The Wasp — 1888 — page 444: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily a **directory of hotels and boarding houses** with wholesale pricing for teas and coffees. It's essentially a **classified advertising section** from The Wasp magazine, listing establishments throughout California and the Pacific Coast region (San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Oakland, etc.). The advertisements emphasize amenities like "first class" accommodations, "European plan" rates, hot springs, and special services for families and tourists. There are **no visible cartoons or satirical illustrations** on this page—it's purely commercial content designed to generate revenue for the publication. This represents the practical business side of 19th-century satirical magazines, which relied heavily on paid advertising to offset production costs.