Judge — December 6, 1924 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features **Judge's crossword puzzle contest**, not political satire. The content shows: **Main Elements:** - Two crossword puzzles (labeled "No. 6" and numbered grids) - An answer key to the previous week's puzzle - A cartoon titled "Before Reading Judge—and After" depicting a man's transformation, suggesting Judge magazine improves readers' appearance or wit **The Contest:** Judge offered $25 per puzzle (a modest but notable sum in this era) for reader-submitted crosswords, with the stipulation that puzzles "must be funny." This reflects the magazine's comedic purpose—even utility features needed humor. **Visual Joke:** The "Before and After" cartoon uses physical transformation to advertise Judge itself, implying the magazine enhances readers. **Historical Context:** This appears to be mid-20th century, when crosswords were popular entertainments and Judge still published its traditional satirical magazine format alongside puzzles and reader contests.