Judge — January 15, 1921 — page 25: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from Judge magazine (January 15, 1921) announces the **final issue of a cartoon contest called "Wiggle-Wobbles,"** with prizes totaling $25 for the top entries. The page displays winning and honorable-mention cartoons submitted by readers nationwide. The cartoons themselves are simple humorous drawings—mostly depicting exaggerated human or animal figures in absurd situations (a woman with a large head, a character riding an oversized motorcycle, whimsical creatures). They lack sophisticated political commentary; instead, they represent amateur comic submissions showcasing early 20th-century American cartooning styles. The "Wiggle-Wobbles" contest appears to be a lighthearted reader-participation feature, with the magazine promoting a new cartoon series launching the following week. This was typical of Judge's interactive content during the 1920s, offering ordinary Americans an outlet for amateur artistic expression and modest cash prizes—making this essentially a historical precursor to modern online art contests.