The Wasp — 1891 — page 204: what you’re looking at

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This page is primarily **advertising and biographical content**, not satire or political cartoons. The main text discusses Senator Daniel Webster and Captain ___'s anecdote about Webster's coldness and duty-bound nature. The advertisements feature: - **The Palace Hotel, San Francisco** - a luxury hotel advertisement - **W. & J. Sloane & Co.** - furniture and home furnishings - **California Insurance Co.** - fire and marine insurance (organized 1851) - **Building plans** - affordable house designs at 25 cents each The Webster anecdote illustrates his stern personality through a story about refusing a carriage ride, emphasizing his dedication to senatorial duties over personal comfort. The page reflects 1850s San Francisco commerce and services rather than political satire.