The Wasp — 1890 — page 508: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **hotel and business directory** for the Pacific Coast, with advertising for establishments in San Francisco, Sacramento, and other locations. It includes a prominent advertisement for the "Hotel del Monte" in Monterey, California, described as "America's Famous Summer and Winter Resort." The page contains **no political cartoons or satirical illustrations** of note. The only image is a scenic engraving of the Hotel del Monte itself, promoting the resort's amenities and attractions for the summer season of 1890. The bulk of the content consists of **commercial listings and promotional text** rather than satirical commentary. This appears to be a straightforward advertising section rather than satirical editorial content typical of *The Wasp*.