The Wasp — 1890 — page 428: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is **primarily a hotel directory and advertisements** for California establishments, with minimal satirical content. The only humorous pieces are brief comedic dialogues: 1. **"At the Ball"** — A short exchange where a woman claims she doesn't play piano, sing, or paint, yet has "influence, either," suggesting she's useless or socially parasitic. 2. **"That Tourist Again"** — A conductor and elderly passenger banter about train seating, with the humor centered on the old woman's confusion and complaints. 3. **"Not Exactly What She Meant"** — A brief misunderstanding between Horace and a housekeeper about getting home before rain. The page's main content consists of **hotel advertisements** featuring establishments throughout California and Nevada, ranging from luxury resorts to modest boarding houses. This reflects The Wasp's mixed editorial-advertising model typical of 19th-century magazines.