Judge, 1924-03-15 · page 2 of 36
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# Judge Magazine Contest Page No. 11 This page features a "50-50 Contest" inviting readers to complete a joke. The cartoon shows three women in 1920s attire in what appears to be a boutique or dressing room setting. The setup line reads: **"Shopper—Have you something for an evening affair? Salesgirl—..."** The joke's humor likely plays on double entendre—"evening affair" could mean either formal clothing or a romantic encounter. Readers were challenged to supply a clever second line, with the winner receiving $25. The cartoon reflects 1920s fashion concerns and the era's interest in sophisticated, flirtatious humor aimed at urban audiences. The page is dated March 13, 1924, with contest deadline March 25, 1924.
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JUDGE'S 50-50 CONTEST No. 11 7; it \ Wal ’ All Shopper—Have you something for an \ \ evening affair? Salesgirl— You can originate a clever second line for this joke! UDGE will award a prize of $25 for the cleverest second line in the above conversation. In case two or more persons submit the same winning line, $25 will be awarded to each. Any reader of Judge may compete. Any number of lines may be submitted but none will be returned. No. 11 Contest closes March 25, 1924. The winning answer will appear in the April 26, 1924, issue of Judge, and check will be mailed to the Prize Winner on that day. In the meantime, No. 12 will appear next week. Write one line on a postcard, sign your name and mail to Fifty-fifty Editor of Judge, 627 West 43d Street, New York City. All answers, to be considered, must be received not later than March 25, 1924. comicbooks.com