The Wasp — 1893 — page 513: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and theatrical announcements** rather than political satire. The main content features: **"Through the Opera Glass"** — a column about San Francisco theatrical productions, with a portrait of **Mr. Ferris Hartman**, described as "extremely popular with the San Francisco public." The text reviews upcoming performances at various theaters (the Tivoli, California, National Theatre, Midway) and mentions performers like Eddie Foy and the Baldwin stock company. The right side contains **commercial advertisements** for Beecham's Pills, holiday books, oil heaters, and musical supplies. **No political cartoons are visible** on this page. It represents The Wasp's theatrical and commercial content rather than its satirical editorial function.