The Wasp — 1889 — page 374: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and commercial content** rather than political satire. The dominant features are: 1. **Product advertisements** for Pond's Extract, Epps's Cocoa, a New Home Sewing Machine, and Liebig's Extract of Meat 2. **Theater listings** for San Francisco venues (New Bush-street Theater, Pavilion Theater, etc.) 3. **Small humorous anecdotes** at the top involving domestic disputes and a lawyer's interaction—these appear to be brief comic sketches rather than political cartoons 4. **Two illustrations** at bottom labeled "He Shrieks!" and "She Speaks!"—these appear to be advertisements for "Ideals" corsets and gum, presenting stereotypical gender humor The page reflects *The Wasp's* format as a general satirical magazine mixing humor, social commentary, and commercial advertising typical of 1890s American periodicals. No significant political figures or events are visibly referenced.