The Wasp — 1896 — page 164: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements and entertainment notices** rather than political satire or comics. The masthead "Glimpses from the Stage" indicates theatrical content. The page features: - Theater advertisements for venues like the Baldwin Theatre, California Theatre, and Tivoli Opera House - Performer announcements (Frederick Warde, Jolly Nellie Nehemey) - Performance listings and opening dates - Social venue notices (California Jockey Club races, Mechanics' Pavilion masquerade ball) - Business advertisements (restaurants, wig makers, music teachers) **No political cartoons or satirical commentary appear on this page.** The content reflects San Francisco's late-19th-century entertainment culture, showing what theatrical productions and social events were available to readers during this period.