The Wasp — 1877 — page 70: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **theatrical advertisements and society notes** rather than political cartoons. The content includes: - Theater listings (California Theatre, Grand Opera House, Baldwin's Academy of Music) - Notices about performances and entertainers - A gossip column about San Francisco society figures The only substantive article is "Governor Wells and His Million of Dollars," criticizing Louisiana Governor Wells for allegedly embezzling public funds and offering bribes. The piece suggests Wells would "sell out to a King or an Emperor" as readily as to the Democratic party, attacking his corruption and character. The page demonstrates **The Wasp's** mix of theatrical promotion, local gossip, and political critique of contemporary corruption—typical of 1870s American satirical journalism. No specific cartoons are visible on this portion of the page.