The Wasp — 1890 — page 466: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theater reviews and advertisements rather than political satire. The illustrated cartoons show: 1. **Top illustration**: A policeman chasing boys smoking in the street—captioned as addressing a New York law against minors smoking publicly. This reflects Progressive Era concerns about youth behavior and public health. 2. **Bottom illustrations**: Street scenes with figures in hats, including one captioned "He does not catch a tartar, but a Japanese"—likely referencing anti-Japanese sentiment common in early 1900s California. The page primarily reviews theatrical productions at San Francisco venues (the Bush, Alcazar, Baldwin theaters) and announces a photography competition. The satire is minimal; the content is mostly entertainment coverage typical of period satirical magazines.