The Wasp — 1888 — page 346: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **directory of hotels and lodging establishments** across the Pacific Coast, organized alphabetically by location (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, Portland, etc.). The text includes hotel names, proprietors, amenities, and rates. There is **no visible political cartoon or satirical content** on this page—it functions as a commercial advertisement section typical of late 19th-century periodicals. The header "THE WASP" and page number indicate this appeared in the magazine, but the content itself is straightforward business directory rather than satirical commentary. Hotels range from luxury establishments to modest lodgings, reflecting the economic diversity of Pacific Coast tourism during this era.