The Wasp — 1888 — page 535: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains theater reviews and entertainment gossip rather than political cartoons. The illustration shows **The Baldwin** — described as Sara Bernhardt's "distinguished rival" — whose success is attributed to her ability to inspire actors and actresses. The text reviews several theatrical productions and notes on performers, including references to Alice J. Shaw (a famous whistler coming to San Francisco) and various stage productions like "A Night in Venice" and "Mazini." The bottom section shifts to medical advertising: **"For Abuse of Alcohol"** promoting Dr. W. E. Crane's treatment using Horsford's Acid Phosphate, claiming it can help heavy drinkers. This appears to be a standard theatrical/entertainment trade publication page mixing reviews with period medical advertisements.