The Wasp — 1889 — page 88: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and theater listings** rather than political satire. The main content includes: **Left side:** "Casey's Table D'Hote" — a sentimental poem about Red Hoss Mountain and Casey's famous tavern meal, followed by "A Strange World," a brief humorous dialogue between Smith and Jones about lending money to someone who doesn't know them well enough. **Right side:** Predominantly **commercial advertisements** for San Francisco establishments (Pacific Bank, Epps's Cocoa, theaters including Bush-street Theater and Alcazar Theater) and various business services (patent covers, a doctor's practice advertisement). The page reflects 1880s San Francisco commercial culture rather than containing political cartoons or social satire.