The Wasp — 1888 — page 244: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and theater listings** rather than political satire. The bulk consists of: - Commercial ads (Liebig's Extract of Meat, Epps's Cocoa, Dr. Gibbon's Dispensary) - Theater announcements (Alcazar, Bijou, Tivoli Opera House) - Investment and real estate notices - A registration notice for a General Election The left column contains **"The Miners Catch On,"** a poem about Irish laborers and British land issues, suggesting labor-focused social commentary typical of *The Wasp's* satirical content. The page lacks prominent political cartoons or caricatures identifying specific contemporary figures. It represents the magazine's mixed format of advertising revenue alongside editorial content aimed at working-class readers interested in labor issues and local entertainment.