The Wasp — 1896 — page 84: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and entertainment listings** for San Francisco theaters and businesses, dated around January 1897. The left column contains brief theatrical reviews mentioning productions like "In Old Kentucky" and "Hendrick Hudson Jr." The only substantial cartoon appears at the top left: **"Glimpses of the Stage,"** showing theatrical figures in a decorative frame, likely illustrating the entertainment commentary below it. The bulk of the page lists theater advertisements (California Theatre, Columbia Theatre, Tivoli Opera House, Orpheum) with show titles and performance details. Lower sections advertise music lessons, hair dressing, restaurants, and a novelty item called "Shot the Chutes." This is essentially **a theater and entertainment guide page** rather than political satire—typical of how satirical magazines supplemented content with practical local advertising.