The Wasp — 1877 — page 130: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertisements and theater listings** rather than political satire. The visible content includes: **Theater promotions** for California Theatre, Grand Opera House, and Maguire's Opera House, advertising performances like "Juliet" and "An Array of Minstrel Talent." **The main article**, "What a Republican Thinks of Sherman as Secretary of the Treasury," appears to be political commentary criticizing Secretary of the Treasury William Sherman's financial policies, likely regarding currency and monetary management during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. **The "New Matrimonial Creed"** section discusses women's subservience in marriage from a religious perspective. **Commercial advertisements** for cigars, carriages, and hats occupy significant space. The page reflects 1877 concerns about fiscal policy and traditional gender roles rather than featuring prominent political cartoons.