The Wasp — 1891 — page 466: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **literary criticism and advertising**, not political satire. The text discusses California women writers of the late 19th century, including Alice Kingsbury, Mrs. Anna M. Fitch, and Mrs. Mary Watson—evaluating their contributions to literature and journalism. The only illustration is **The Palace Hotel in San Francisco**—a straightforward architectural drawing promoting the hotel's modern amenities (fireproofing, electric lighting, interior court). The advertisements below promote San Francisco businesses: W. & J. Sloane & Co. (furniture), a hat/flower store, and Ely's Cream Balm (a patent medicine). This is a **cultural/commercial page** with no apparent political cartoons or satirical commentary—just period advertising and literary discussion.