The Wasp — 1888 — page 135: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains **no political cartoon**—it's primarily text articles with one decorative illustration (a ballot box). The main content includes: 1. **"Bijou Theater and Opera House"** article describing San Francisco's architectural development and a new theater design 2. **"A Very Lucky Man"** anecdote about Jacob Pohley winning $30,000 in a Louisiana State Lottery, describing his sudden wealth and life changes 3. **Political briefs** mentioning Republican mayoral candidates and local officeholders (A.P. Williams, William Black, Judge Sullivan, etc.) 4. **"How Sublime the Contemplation"** - a humorous dialogue between a father and son observing young women from a boat The page represents typical late 19th-century satirical magazine content: mixing theater criticism, human interest stories, local political gossip, and comedic dialogues. No specific satire or cartoon commentary is evident on this particular page.