The Wasp — 1888 — page 120: what you’re looking at

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This page contains **literary and humorous content rather than political cartoons**. The main illustration shows a wasp (the magazine's mascot) among theatrical items, accompanying an article about the Bush Street Theater's upcoming production of the romantic comedy "Fire!" The right column features "Thrift and Humor"—brief satirical anecdotes poking fun at middle-class domestic life, including jokes about wives monitoring husbands' spending, cocktails, and marital negotiations over money. Below is a poem titled "Kneading the Dough," a sentimental piece about a woman preparing food while reminiscing about love. The page concludes with descriptions of San Francisco hotels and local real estate, presented with light satirical commentary on their pretensions and charms. This appears to be **general entertainment and lifestyle content** rather than political satire.