Judge, 1925-09-05 · page 35 of 36
Judge — September 5, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a reader participation feature, not a political cartoon. Judge magazine is inviting amateur readers to complete an unfinished comic strip for a $25 prize (substantial money in the era this appears to be from, likely 1920s-1930s based on style). The three completed panels show a furry creature (appears to be an animal character, possibly a dog or similar) climbing on a thatched-roof hut, engaging in increasingly chaotic behavior—juggling bottles and creating mayhem. The fourth panel is blank, awaiting reader submissions. The appeal targets non-professionals: artists are barred from competing, and submissions need only show originality of idea and humor, not drawing skill. This democratized comedy creation, allowing readers to participate in the magazine's humor production. The winning entry would appear in Judge's October issue.
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DRAW YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS! JUDGE will pay $25 for the funniest ending to this Comic Strip You do not have to be an artist. The winning ending will be selected for its originality of idea, humor, and cleverness in drawing. Professional artists are barred. Draw your ending, in ink, on white paper, the same size as Space rou prefer, make your seach ay right on No. 4 if space, cut it out (No. 4 only) and mail to the D. Y. O. C. Editor oF son ! 627 Wes ‘est 43d Street, New York, Send as many "endings" as you wish, but none will be returned. Contest closes September 14. Winning ending appears in the issue of October AWN