The Wasp — 1877 — page 58: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains **no political cartoons**—it's primarily text articles and advertisements for San Francisco entertainments. The main content includes: 1. **Amusements section**: Advertisements for California Theatre productions and Grand Opera House performances 2. **"Hints to the Grand Jury"**: A substantial article criticizing San Francisco's gambling establishments, lottery operations, and police corruption. It argues the Grand Jury should investigate crooked games being run openly in the city, particularly on Kearny and Pacific streets, and questions why officers tolerate this vice. 3. **"Thespian Notes"**: Theater reviews and announcements 4. **"An Unparalleled Outrage"**: Discusses police department mismanagement and Chief Ellis's record The satire targets civic corruption and institutional failure rather than depicting specific political figures through caricature.