The Wasp — 1893 — page 154: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising**, not satirical content. It features promotional material for luxury hotels and restaurants on the Pacific Coast, circa 1893. The left side showcases the **Hotel Del Monte** in Monterey, California—presented as "The Queen of Summer Resorts"—with photographs of its gardens, architecture, and grounds. The advertisement emphasizes amenities like fire/earthquake-proof construction, elevators, and fine dining. The right side contains a directory listing various San Francisco and Pacific Coast establishments, including restaurants, hotels, and watering holes. The bottom promotes **The Palace Hotel** in San Francisco, describing its grand scale and amenities. This appears to be a travel/hospitality advertising section rather than satirical commentary. No political cartoons or social satire is visible on this page.