The Wasp — 1892 — page 431: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *The Wasp* appears to be primarily **travel and resort advertising** rather than political satire or comics. The content consists of promotional articles describing California destinations: - **Pacific Grove** is praised as an accessible retreat offering beauty, rest, and nature communion - **Carmel** is marketed as an ocean gem and bathing resort - **Castle Crag** is promoted as a newly opened mountain hotel The text emphasizes these locations' natural attractions, modern amenities, and appeal to educated, refined people seeking escape from urban life. There are no visible cartoons, caricatures, or political satire on this page—just descriptive promotional copy typical of late 19th/early 20th-century travel journalism designed to attract tourists to Northern California resorts.