Judge, 1925-04-11 · page 35 of 36
Judge — April 11, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents **Puzzle No. 24**, a standard crossword puzzle submitted by a contributor from Arkansas. The cartoon header features playful characters around a cauldron, establishing a whimsical tone. The significant content is the **announcement** that Judge magazine will now publish crossword puzzles weekly, paying $25 for accepted funny puzzles and lesser rates for others. This reflects the **1920s-30s crossword craze**, when these puzzles became a national phenomenon and major competitive draw for publications. The page also shows the **answer key to Puzzle No. 23**, demonstrating Judge's format of running these as recurring features. The note about requiring postage for returns suggests a high submission volume. This represents how American magazines competed for readers by offering reader-submitted content and prizes—an early form of audience engagement that made crosswords both entertainment and participatory experience.
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pee ee 0 ee 2 6 8 6 6 6 ss 8 8 ee aa — The above Puzzle was contributed by M. W. Gisler, 2105 Maple street, North Little Rock, Ark. For eaten ee ee ive . * Srotword, . pariles? S =) Judge will run a Cross word Puzzle every week and will pay $25 for each one used on this page but they must be funny Others accepted will be paid for at regular rates Puzzles will not be re- turned unless postage is enclosed comicbooks.com