The Wasp — 1889 — page 191: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **transportation and commercial advertising** rather than political satire. It contains schedules and promotions for various California railroad, steamship, and ferry companies operating in the late 1880s, including the Southern Pacific Company, Pacific Coast Steamship Company, and Oceanic Steamship Company. The only significant non-advertising content is a notice for a **"Grand Special Excursion" and credit auction sale** at Milbrae, San Mateo County, conducted by Bovee, Toy & Co. This advertises land available for auction. The page reflects late 19th-century California commerce and transportation infrastructure rather than containing political commentary or satirical cartoons typical of The Wasp's editorial content.