The Wasp — 1889 — page 178: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily advertisements** for hotels, resorts, and businesses across California and the Pacific Coast, with a masthead reading "THE WASP" at the top. The layout includes notices for establishments in Sacramento, Stockton, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and various California springs and resort towns. There are **no visible political cartoons or satirical illustrations** on this page. The content is dominated by commercial listings—hotel advertisements emphasizing amenities like hot springs, modern facilities, and tourist accommodations typical of the late 19th century. This appears to be a **revenue page** where The Wasp magazine published paid advertisements rather than editorial or satirical content, which was common for period publications to offset printing costs.