The Wasp — May 1, 1880 — page 1: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

I can see this is a measurement/scale reference page from The Wasp magazine, showing an Oregon Rule Co. ruler positioned against a black background with a checkerboard pattern of gray and white squares to its right. However, I cannot make out any cartoon imagery, satirical figures, or legible text content that would allow me to identify specific political or social references, caricatures, or the intended satire. The checkerboard pattern appears to be a color reference chart rather than editorial content. Without being able to read accompanying text or identify clear cartoon elements, I cannot reliably explain what this page means to a modern reader. This may be a technical/production page rather than a content page from the magazine.