The Wasp — 1876 — page 216: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements and notices** for San Francisco entertainment venues and musical groups (California Theatre, Baldwin's Academy of Music, German Military Band, etc.), rather than political cartoons. The editorial content titled "WORTH FIVE MILLION ON PAPER" discusses California's bonanza mines and criticizes speculation around mining stocks. It argues that while mines have genuine value, their paper valuations are inflated, and that Mr. Flood (likely James Flood, a prominent mining magnate) has profited enormously from these investments—suggesting the wealth is somewhat illusory compared to the paper claims. The "SQUIBS" section contains brief satirical commentary on various local topics, including church matters and political excitement. **No identifiable political cartoons appear on this page.**