The Wasp — 1879 — page 273: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page contains primarily **theatrical reviews and entertainment notices** rather than political cartoons. The text discusses performances at various San Francisco venues including the Tivoli, Vienna Gardens, and the California theater. The only illustrated element is a small decorative engraving labeled "His Name is love" with accompanying sentimental poetry about birds and divine love. The page includes a section titled "The Frequency of Suicide" discussing suicide rates in California versus Massachusetts, attributing the phenomenon to "high-pressure principle" in American life and discussing educational systems. There are also brief notices about upcoming performances and theatrical gossip. **This is not a satirical or political page**—it's a society/entertainment section typical of 19th-century American magazines.