The Wasp — 1896 — page 585: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* (a San Francisco satirical magazine) contains **theater reviews and promotional photographs**, not political cartoons. The content focuses on entertainment commentary rather than satire. The page discusses several theatrical productions: "Glimpses of the Stage" reviews Carmen, Frank Hatch in *Unknown*, and mentions upcoming shows at the Columbia Theatre featuring Miss Massine Elliott in "The Two Escutcheons." Additional sections cover *Monsieur* with Emmett Sheridan, Fred and Lydia Veamans-Titus at the Orpheum, and grand opera productions including *Mignon* and *Faust*. The accompanying photographs show performers including Miss Jennie Barton and Louise Kissing. This appears to be an entertainment/arts section rather than satirical commentary on politics or social issues.