Judge, 1910-09-10 · page 16 of 16
Judge — September 10, 1910 — page 16: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page showcases **Judge's Amateur Art Contest**, featuring reader submissions and humorous captions. The content includes: **Main Elements:** - A "Prize Grapefruit" joke (top) mocking something small or inadequate - An exchange between an old gentleman and boy about why dogs hang their tongues out—a simple children's joke setup with a practical punchline ("to balance his tail") - A "Stop That Racket!" scene (labeled Third Prize), apparently depicting noise complaints or domestic disruption - Various cartoon submissions from amateur artists competing in the contest **The Satire:** Judge frequently published reader-submitted amateur artwork and jokes to mock the quality of public contributions while entertaining audiences with their earnest but often crude attempts at humor. This format allowed the magazine to simultaneously engage readers and gently ridicule their creative efforts—a form of gentle, participatory satire typical of Judge's editorial strategy. The page reflects early 20th-century American magazine culture and public taste in humor.
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‘some prize grape fruit)—‘ Look e’ thim. Twouldn't take many of thim to make a dozen, I'll bet ye."" JUDGE JUDGE'S AMATEUR ART CONTEST. (For conditions governing this contest, see inside page.) ” a Reg- jJular Gene f) jeributer teliy, 4 Fud ge’s—_> Old gentleman—'* Boy, why does your dog hang THIRD PRIZE. out his tongue ?"” Willie" To balance his tail, of course.”* “STOP THAT RACKET!"