The Wasp — December 13, 1879 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

I can see this is a measurement reference page from *The Wasp* magazine, featuring an Oregon Rule Co. ruler (marked 0-5 inches) and a standard U.S.A. ruler at the bottom, placed against a black background with a checkerboard pattern of grayscale squares to the right. However, this appears to be a **technical documentation page rather than a satirical cartoon**. The checkerboard pattern likely served as a photographic reference guide for image reproduction or printing purposes—common in early-to-mid 20th century publishing. Without visible caricatures, political figures, or satirical text on this particular page, I cannot identify specific cartoon content or its satirical message. This may be a filler page or technical apparatus page from the magazine's production.