The Wasp — 1889 — page 63: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **theater reviews and advertisements**, not political cartoons. The single illustration shows "The Bijou Opera House," depicting a classical building facade. The content reviews San Francisco theatrical productions from what appears to be the 1880s-90s, including: - The Bijou Opera House's production of "Nanon" and upcoming "Mikado" performance - The Alcazar Theatre's "Kate Mayhew" reappearance - The New Baldwin Theatre's Carleton Opera Company engagement - Various other local theatrical performances The reviews discuss performers, production quality, and audience reception. One notable piece is "Chicago Maiden's Meditation," a humorous poem about a woman's romantic and financial anxieties. **This is primarily theater journalism**, not satirical political commentary. The "Wasp" appears here in its role as a cultural/entertainment publication rather than showcasing its satirical purpose.