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# Judge Magazine Contest Page #41 (October 1924) This page presents a "Fifty-Fifty Contest" where readers submit clever punchlines. The cartoon shows a minister addressing children in what appears to be a Sunday school setting, with the setup: "Minister—Why did Noah build the ark?" and a blank line for readers to complete with Betty's answer. The joke likely plays on children's biblical knowledge or common misconceptions about Noah's ark. The contest offered $25 for the cleverest response, with submissions due October 21, 1924. This reflects Judge magazine's interactive format—inviting reader participation in humor creation was a common feature of early 20th-century magazines, combining editorial content with audience engagement and modest monetary prizes to boost circulation and reader involvement.
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Can you originate a clever second line for this joke? ot > Mlinister—Why did Noah build the ark? Betty— JUDGE'S FIFTY-FIFTY CONTEST No. 41 UDGE will award a. prize of $25 for the cleverest second line in the above conversation. Study the situation, the characters, and their expressions, and then write the funniest, snappiest 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. 41 Contest closes October 21, 1924. The winning answer will appear in the November 22, 1924, issue of Judge. Check will be mailed to the Prize Winner on that date. In the meantime, No. 42 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 October 21. comicbooks.com