The Wasp — 1881 — page 21: what you’re looking at

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This page is primarily **advertising and editorial content** announcing *The Wasp*'s 1881 volume, rather than satirical cartoons. The small illustration labeled "AMUSEMENTS" shows theatrical scenes, referencing performances at the **Baldwin** theater. The text discusses productions like *A Nice Way to Pay Old Debts* and mentions actors including Miss Don and Mr. Sheridan. The main editorial section outlines *The Wasp*'s planned content for 1881: colored political cartoons, sketches of local events, photo-lithographic engravings, Pacific Coast scenery, portraits of notable figures, original stories, and humorous articles. The magazine positions itself as an independent, unbiased Pacific Coast journal. The remainder comprises advertisements for local San Francisco businesses, tobacco, oyster houses, and printing services.