The Wasp — 1878 — page 67: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and notices** rather than satirical content. The masthead illustration at top-left shows classical objects (books, laurel wreath, theatrical masks), representing the magazine's cultural focus. The page features business advertisements for San Francisco establishments including breweries, a tailor, theaters, and various services. Notable ads include Baldwin's Arcade Market, the Chicago Brewery, and Donnolly's Yeast Powder. Text references local theatrical performances at the California Theatre and Bush Street Theatre, plus mentions of Woodward's Gardens, a San Francisco amusement park. The only identifiable public figure mentioned is **Mons. Alexander S. De Wolowski**, a pianist and vocal instructor advertising music lessons. Rather than satire, this represents typical 1878 San Francisco commercial content.