The Wasp — 1887 — page 40: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists almost entirely of hotel and business advertisements organized in three columns. There are no visible political cartoons or satirical illustrations on this page. The listings advertise hotels and lodging establishments across California and the American West (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Portland, Salt Lake City, etc.), along with some restaurants. Each entry provides the establishment's name, location, a brief description of amenities, and proprietor information. As *The Wasp* was a satirical magazine known for political commentary, this appears to be a standard advertising section rather than editorial content. Without visible cartoons or illustrations to analyze, no satirical commentary or social critique can be identified on this particular page.