Judge — January 17, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features a crossword puzzle contributed by a reader from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The cartoon header shows children enthusiastically gathered around puzzles, reflecting the era's puzzle craze. The key content is the **announcement that Judge magazine will regularly run crossword puzzles**, paying $25 per puzzle used. This was significant because crossword puzzles were a relatively new phenomenon in the 1920s-30s, having recently become a widespread cultural fad. The magazine positioned itself as capitalizing on this popular trend while also crowdsourcing content from readers. The stipulations—that puzzles "must be funny," won't be returned without postage, and will be paid at "regular rates"—show Judge's editorial standards while managing submission logistics. The "Answer to Puzzle No. 11" grid displayed confirms this was an ongoing series. The whimsical cartoon elements reinforce the lighthearted, family-friendly nature of the puzzle feature.