Judge, 1925-05-30 · page 35 of 36
Judge — May 30, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily a **crossword puzzle submission feature**, not political satire. The cartoon header shows children excitedly engaged with puzzles, with one asking "But I don't want a crossword puzzle!"—a humorous contradiction. The content announces Judge's weekly crossword puzzle contest, offering $25 payment for funny puzzles published on this page, with regular rates for accepted non-funny submissions. A completed sample puzzle ("Answer to Puzzle No. 30") is displayed as reference. The submission credit goes to E.S. Pirtle of Chicago. Small cartoon illustrations of puzzle-solvers appear in the margins—typical Judge decoration emphasizing the playful nature of the feature. This represents how early 20th-century magazines used crosswords as interactive reader engagement, paying contributors while building audience participation. No specific political or social satire is evident on this page.
📄 Transcribed text from this page (OCR, searchable)
Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.
JUDGES CROSSWO ED P Nees ye But I dons wt. crostword. persion? |” | eee my Sena The above Puzzle was submitted by E. S. Pirtle, 3034 North Halsted street, Chicago, Ill 2) Pxrit shoct aa 76 Pit 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. ULES ee ee comicbooks.com