The Wasp — June 5, 1880 — page 13: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **advertising** with one illustrated cartoon. The main cartoon depicts two figures in exaggerated physical distress—appearing disheveled and contorted. The caption reads "Human Trash and their Deserts," suggesting social commentary on poverty or moral degradation. The accompanying article discusses crime and punishment, referencing specific individuals involved in court cases. It mentions "Judge Rix," various defendants, and legal outcomes, indicating the cartoon likely satirizes criminals receiving their "just deserts" (punishments). The satirical point appears to be mocking both criminal defendants and the justice system's handling of them, though without clearer identification of the specific figures or cases referenced, the precise social critique remains **unclear to modern readers**.