Judge, 1925-12-05 · page 35 of 36
Judge — December 5, 1925 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This is a reader-participation contest where Judge magazine invites non-professional artists to complete an unfinished three-panel comic strip. The prize is $25—substantial money in the early 20th century. The comic strip (labeled "Contest No. 19") shows domestic scenes involving what appear to be servants or household staff and their employers. Panel 1 depicts someone reacting with distress to news from two other figures. Panel 2 shows a person gesturing upward at a basin or tub. Panel 3 shows two figures in conversation near a door or cabinet. Without the final panel, readers must invent a punchline. The humor likely relies on class dynamics, misunderstandings, or household mishaps typical of period comedy—common satirical subjects in Judge. The contest emphasizes originality and humor over artistic skill, democratizing participation.
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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’ peper, the same size as Space No. 4; or if you prefer, make your sketch right on No. 4 space, cut it out (No. 4 only) and mail to the D. Y. O. C. Editor, of Jupce, 627 West 43d Street, New York, N. Y Send as many “endings” as you wish, but none will be returned. Contest closes December 14. Winning ending appears in the issue of January 2. Contest: No. 19 comicbooks.com