The Wasp — 1881 — page 71: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily text-based editorial content rather than political cartoons. The main illustration shows a tall, thin figure in period dress (likely a caricatured politician or public figure), though the specific identity isn't clearly labeled. The content discusses California political and infrastructure issues: the Panama Canal project, railroad monopolies affecting grain shipment, General Miller's election to the State Senate, and various local grievances. Articles critique the "Sand-Lot movement" (labor unrest), railroad commissioners' salaries, and governance failures. The satirical tone targets government inefficiency, monopolistic practices, and what the editors view as misguided civic movements. Without clearer labels, the specific caricature's target remains unclear, though the overall thrust critiques California's political and economic establishment of the era.