Judge, 1925-10-17 · page 41 of 42
Judge — October 17, 1925 — page 41: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page from Judge magazine features Puzzle No. 44, a standard crossword puzzle contributed by a Cleveland reader. The top illustration shows cartoon characters celebrating around a puzzle, with one asking "But I don't want to solve crosswords!"—a humorous acknowledgment that puzzle-solving was a popular but sometimes tedious pastime. The page's main content is the crossword grid itself, printed filled-in as an answer key, along with the answer to the previous week's puzzle (No. 43). The text indicates Judge offered cash prizes (25 dollars) for funny, original puzzles submitted by readers, requiring postage for returns. This reflects the 1920s-30s crossword craze in American popular culture—puzzles were a major entertainment phenomenon. The magazine's playful tone and reader-submission format show how Judge engaged its audience through interactive content beyond satire and commentary.
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