The Wasp, 1894 · page 216 of 524
The Wasp — 1894 — page 216: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising and entertainment listings** for San Francisco theaters and businesses, rather than political cartoons. The main image shows **Miss Gracie Plaisted**, a performer, in what appears to be a theatrical photograph. The page advertises various theatrical productions including "Friends," "Living Pictures," "Charley's Aunt," and vaudeville performances at venues like the New California Theatre, Baldwin Theatre, and Tivoli Opera House. The only satirical content is a small cartoon at the bottom of the previous page (referenced in text) about "The Great Meat War," depicting Eastern monopolies controlling butchers in San Francisco—a commentary on **meat industry consolidation and pricing** affecting the city. The page primarily serves as an **entertainment guide** rather than political satire.