The Wasp — 1887 — page 208: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a lengthy prose article rather than a cartoon page. The text discusses real estate and business development in Woodland, California, praising the town's growth, prosperity, and commercial advantages. The article celebrates local businessmen and entrepreneurs, including specific mention of Judge A.C. Ruggles and various business ventures. It describes Woodland's qualities—infrastructure, markets, climate—to promote investment and settlement. Rather than satire, this reads as promotional journalism or boosterism typical of 19th-century regional publications. The "Wasp" may have included such advocacy pieces alongside its satirical content. Without visible illustrations, the page's specific satirical point (if any) remains unclear from the image alone.