The Wasp — 1878 — page 35: what you’re looking at

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This page is primarily **advertising and business notices** rather than political satire. The masthead shows "The Illustrated Wasp" is a San Francisco publication from 1877. The only significant illustration is the **"Dramatic Critic" logo** (top left)—a theatrical figure in exaggerated pose—which appears to be the magazine's recurring mascot rather than commentary on a specific person or event. The bulk of the page contains **advertisements** for San Francisco businesses: petroleum land dealers, book binders, breweries, banks, saw manufacturers, and educational institutions. There are also **dividend notices** from savings societies. The theatrical references in the text discuss plays like "Three Millions of Money" and "Chow-Chow," suggesting the magazine covered entertainment alongside satire and business news.