The Wasp — 1890 — page 386: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and announcements** rather than political satire. The main content includes: 1. **Photography Contest**: The Wasp announces a $75 prize for amateur photographers, with detailed rules for submissions. The accompanying sketch shows someone with photography equipment. 2. **Theater Reviews**: Brief mentions of current theatrical engagements (Vaudeville, California Theater productions). 3. **Midsummer Holiday Edition Announcement**: Promotes an upcoming special issue with 60,000 copies, featuring California-focused political content and illustrations. 4. **Advertising Rates**: Information about classified and display advertising costs. The cartoons are minimal and functional—illustrating the photography contest rather than providing political commentary. This appears to be a standard magazine page mixing editorial announcements with business information rather than satirical content.