The Wasp — 1887 — page 298: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and entertainment listings** rather than political satire. It contains: - Theater advertisements (Bush-street Theater, Alcazar Theater, Tivoli Opera House) - Performance reviews and announcements - Classified ads for various products and services - Some satirical poetry in the left column ("On the Veranda," "On the Death of a Kow," "Our Little Ragamuffin") The poems use humorous, vernacular language typical of period satire—mocking pretension and social affectation—but target no specific political figures or current events. The page also advertises **Dr. McNulty's medical services**, **Dr. Salfield's medical practice**, and various commercial products (Liebig's Extract, optical goods, panoramic paintings). This represents The Wasp's mixed format: satirical journalism combined with entertainment and commercial advertising to sustain the publication.