The Wasp — 1887 — page 495: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **literary and advertising content rather than political cartoons**. The main visual element is an engraving titled "At the Bush-street the Boston Howard Athenaeum Company has proven itself the strongest combination that has visited this coast this season," accompanying text about theatrical performances. The page features: - A poem titled "THE NEW YEAR" - Articles about Napa Soda Springs (tourism/health resort advertising) - "GOT THEIR MONEY" - discussing a Louisiana State Lottery scandal involving Jim Baker and Sam McArthur - Advertisements for pianos and photography services The lottery piece appears to be the sharpest social commentary, exposing the lottery as unreliable despite claims of legitimacy. The overall page prioritizes **entertainment, tourism promotion, and consumer advertising** over political satire.