The Wasp — 1895 — page 362: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising with two small cartoons**. The main cartoons appear satirical but lack clear context clues about specific figures or events. **Top cartoon** ("ANOTHER MURDER, SEE!"): Shows two figures discussing a "terrible murder" involving "Chimmie" and "Shorty." The dialogue suggests wordplay or misunderstanding about English versus non-English speakers, possibly satirizing immigrant communication or detective incompetence. **Bottom cartoon** ("IT'S DIFFERENT NOW."): Depicts two men, one claiming his son makes money in Australia while police keep "docking" him. This likely satirizes either labor disputes, police corruption, or Australian economic opportunities—though the specific reference remains unclear. The cartoons appear to mock crime reporting, policing, or immigrant experiences, but without dates or additional context, precise identification of the satirical targets is difficult.