Judge, 1924-06-07 · page 2 of 37
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# Judge Magazine Contest Page No. 23 This is a **contest page**, not a political cartoon. It presents a domestic scene where a woman sits reading while a man stands nearby, with the caption: "Nan—Reading improves the mind. Dan—[blank line]" Readers are invited to complete Dan's response with a clever second line, competing for a $25 prize. The humor format suggests Dan should provide a witty or sarcastic comeback—likely poking fun at women's reading habits or intelligence in a way typical of 1920s humor. The cartoon itself makes no specific political or social reference beyond general gender dynamics of the era. This is primarily a **reader participation contest** rather than editorial satire, representing Judge's popular interactive features for engaging its audience.
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JUDGE’S 50-50 CONTEST—No. Nan—Reading improves the mind. Dan— 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. Study the situation, the characters, and their ex- pressions, and then write the funniest, snappiest second line you can think of. 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. 23 Contest closes June 17, 1924. The winning answer will appear in the July 19, 1924, issue of Judge. Check will be mailed to the Prize Winner on that date. In the meantime, No. 24 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 June 17. JUBGE., Volume 86, No, Jun Entered at Second-Clam Matter, October 21. 1881, at the Post-Office at New York City,.N. Vx. under Act of March 3, 1870. $500.8 year. ISc,a ¢ Diaibed Weekly and copyriahied 1924 by Lei Judge Co Douslas He Cooke: Brstaent BF: Prov Pres. W. Rows 7 West 434 St, New York, NeW. comicbooks.com