The Wasp — 1887 — page 382: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **directory of hotels and lodgings** rather than satirical content. The page lists establishments across California (Los Angeles, San Francisco area, Sacramento, etc.) with brief descriptions of amenities, rates, and proprietor names. The header reads "THE WASP" with page number 15, identifying this as from the satirical magazine, but the actual content is commercial advertising—a hotel and boarding house guide typical of period publications that mixed editorial content with paid listings. There are no visible cartoons, caricatures, or political commentary on this page. It appears to be filler or revenue-generating advertising space rather than the satirical journalism The Wasp was known for.