The Wasp — 1887 — page 98: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a directory of hotel and lodging advertisements rather than satirical content. The listings span California locations from Ivermore to Woodland, detailing accommodations with rates, amenities, and proprietor names. While *The Wasp* was indeed a satirical publication known for political cartoons, this particular page serves as a commercial directory—likely a revenue source for the magazine. The text is densely packed with factual business information: room prices (typically 50¢-$2.50 per night), meal costs, and specific features like "free baths" or "first-class in every respect." No cartoon illustrations or political satire are visible on this page. It represents the practical, non-editorial content that supported satirical magazines financially during this era.