The Wasp — 1887 — page 78: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a directory of hotels and lodgings across California, organized alphabetically by city (Highland Springs, Ivermore, Los Angeles, Oakland, etc.). It contains no visible cartoons or satirical illustrations. The page appears to be from *The Wasp*'s advertising section rather than its editorial content. While *The Wasp* was known for political satire and commentary, this particular page functions as a commercial listing, providing hotel names, addresses, room rates, and proprietor information for travelers throughout the state. Without visible cartoon imagery or satirical text on this specific page, there is no political commentary or social satire to analyze.