The Wasp — 1880 — page 73: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **magazine masthead and subscription information** rather than satirical content. The main text discusses **Chinese immigration and labor competition** with American workers—a major 1880s political issue. The article argues Chinese laborers are "steady, hardworking, willing and reliable" but advocates they should not compete with American workers, asserting Americans have "the right to occupy" the coast. The **lower section advertises the 1880 presidential ticket**: Garfield and Hancock for president/vice-president, with listed electors. Small illustrations appear (a decorative header and what may be a kangaroo or similar animal), but lack clear satirical intent visible in this image. The substantive content reflects **anti-Chinese labor sentiment** common to 1880s American politics.