The Wasp — 1881 — page 180: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and notices** rather than political satire or editorial cartoons. The main content includes: 1. **"To the Public"** — a legal notice warning against counterfeit "Boker's Stomach Bitters" products, emphasizing the authentic trade mark 2. **"To the Ladies"** — advertisements for fine goods, including a "Great Liquidation Sale" at "The White House" store, listing silks, velvets, dress goods, and other textiles 3. Various smaller advertisements for Peruvian Bitters, candies, caramels, and brewing equipment 4. A brief theatrical review mentioning performances at "The Miñatello" theater The decorative header features a classical male bust (likely a generic publisher's mark rather than a specific political figure). This is a typical 19th-century magazine page blending editorial content with commercial advertisements.