The Wasp — 1890 — page 14: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **text content** with three small illustrated headers rather than political cartoons. The illustrations show: 1. **Left**: A theatrical/operatic figure (decorative) 2. **Center**: A nocturnal landscape scene 3. **Right**: A San Diego scene with palms The text consists of **theatrical reviews and gossip** about San Francisco's entertainment scene—discussing opera singers, theater closures, and performances. A notable satirical section titled "A Good Forgery" mocks business ethics through dialogue about dishonest accounting. Another section, "Uncle Sam to the Solid South," addresses **post-Civil War tensions**, discussing national harmony and whether "the war had been fought in vain." The page reflects late-19th-century San Francisco cultural life and political commentary, though the specific cartoons offering sharp political satire are minimal here.