The Wasp — 1881 — page 414: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains three sections: **Society** gossip, **Political** commentary, and **News of the Week** — all text, no visible cartoons. The **Political** section discusses San Francisco municipal elections pending before the Supreme Court. It mentions the Democratic County Committee's reorganization and competing tickets (notably candidates named Higgins and Gannon), with debate over whether the Republican or Democratic party should control the city. The **News of the Week** section contains brief satirical items mocking various figures and situations — including critiques of a French diplomat's behavior, a Chinaman kicking a woman, and commentary on local scandals and personality conflicts. The overall tone is gossipy and sharply critical of local political figures and scandals.