Judge, 1925-05-16 · page 35 of 36
Judge — May 16, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **crossword puzzle feature**, not a political cartoon. The page shows "Judge's Crossword Puzzles" No. 29, contributed by W.E. Backus from Louisville, Kentucky. The decorative header features cartoon children enthusiastically engaged with puzzles and learning materials—typical vintage illustration style celebrating intellectual pursuits. Key content includes: - An empty crossword grid (numbered 1-76) for solvers to complete - The **answer key to Puzzle No. 28** (shown filled in) - **Submission information**: Judge offered $25 weekly for acceptable puzzle contributions, with payment for others at "regular rates" - A note that puzzles won't be returned without postage The cartoon mascots (bottom left and right) are generic Judge magazine characters, not specific political figures. This represents Judge's popular early-20th-century puzzle section—entertainment content rather than satire or social commentary.
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