The Wasp — 1892 — page 240: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising content**, not satirical cartoons. It features promotional material for "The Celebrated Hotel Del Monte" in Monterey, California, described as "the queen of summer resorts," along with numerous hotel and restaurant advertisements for San Francisco and surrounding areas. The left side displays architectural photographs and drawings of Hotel Del Monte, showcasing its elegant Victorian-era design with verandas and custom houses. The right side contains a directory-style listing of hotels, restaurants, and establishments throughout California. There are **no political cartoons or satirical commentary visible** on this page. It represents typical late-19th-century magazine advertising, highlighting the tourism and hospitality industry of Northern California during that period.