The Wasp — 1893 — page 280: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising and directory**, not satire or political commentary. The left side features photographs of the Hotel Del Monte in Monterey, California—showcasing its gardens, grounds, and architecture. The large advertisement promotes it as "The Queen of Summer Resorts" for the 1893 season, managed by Geo. Schonewald. The right side contains a directory of "Best Hotels and Watering Places on the Pacific Coast," listing San Francisco establishments like Nevada Restaurant, Bergez's Restaurant, and the Burlington Hotel. Additional advertisements include printing services (Brunt Commercial Printing), restaurant/bakery listings, and saloon-related notices. **There are no political cartoons or satirical content visible on this page**—it functions as a commercial directory and hospitality guide for the Pacific Coast region.