The Wasp — February 14, 1880 — page 15: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising content** rather than satirical cartoons. The main illustrated article, "Human Trash and their Deserts," features a woodcut showing a man striking a woman and child. The accompanying text argues that men who abuse their families and animals deserve severe punishment, including execution. It cites Thomas Farley as an example of someone sentenced to death for ill-treating animals. The remainder of the page consists of period advertisements for San Francisco businesses: musical performances, costume rentals, optical services, glove makers, breweries, coffee suppliers, and tobacco products. The social message criticizes domestic violence and animal cruelty as indicators of moral degeneracy deserving capital punishment—reflecting Victorian-era attitudes about crime and punishment.