Judge — June 6, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is primarily a **crossword puzzle submission page**, not a political cartoon. Judge magazine ran a weekly crossword puzzle contest offering $25 payment for accepted puzzles—a substantial sum in the early 20th century. The page shows: - **Puzzle No. 32**, submitted by R. Sneddon of Wilmington, California - **Answer key to Puzzle No. 31** (displayed as a solved grid) - **Contest rules**: Judge would pay $25 per puzzle used, with lower rates for non-selected submissions, requiring puzzles be "funny" rather than standard The decorative header features cartoon characters celebrating puzzle-solving, reflecting the playful tone Judge cultivated. This represents the magazine's interactive approach—inviting reader participation while maintaining editorial control and monetizing content through competitions. The illustration at bottom left shows a character humorously struggling with puzzle-solving, reinforcing the entertainment value Judge associated with the feature.