The Wasp — 1881 — page 452: what you’re looking at

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This appears to be a **society/gossip and dictionary page** rather than a political cartoon page. The content includes: 1. **Society section**: Reports on San Francisco social events—engagements, weddings, and social gatherings among the city's elite families (Tennyson, Hall, Greig, etc.). 2. **"The Devil's Dictionary"**: A satirical glossary defining terms like "Caaba," "Cab," "Cabbage," "Cackle," "Cadet," and "Calumny." These are tongue-in-cheek, cynical definitions mocking human nature and pretension. 3. **"The New Legal Crop"**: A brief article commenting on newly licensed lawyers in the community, expressing skepticism about their qualifications. The page represents *The Wasp's* characteristic approach: mixing society reporting with biting satire of San Francisco's upper classes and institutions, rather than focusing on political cartoons.