The Wasp — 1887 — page 350: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertising and entertainment listings** rather than political satire. The left column contains poetry ("She Couldn't Know Everything"), while the bulk of the page features: - Theater advertisements (Bush Street Theater, Baldwin Theater, Alcazar Theater) - Play listings (Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Margaret Mather performances) - Patent medicine ads (Dr. McNulty, Sarsaparilla, Pennyroyal Pills) - Meat extract advertisements (Liebig Company) - A portrait advertisement for Dr. Gibbon's Dispensary The only notable satirical element is a small section titled "To the Unfortunate" advertising Dr. Gibbon's medical services with an engraved portrait. This appears typical of late 19th-century magazine layout, mixing editorial content with commercial announcements.