Judge — December 19, 1925 — page 9: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This is a contest page, not political satire. Judge magazine offered readers a puzzle: identify what's "right" (correct or proper) in a chaotic street scene depicting various traffic and safety violations. The bird's-eye view shows a streetcar, automobiles, pedestrians, and figures engaged in dangerous or illicit activities—jaywalking, reckless driving, possibly theft or vandalism. The joke is that readers must spot the *one thing* being done correctly amidst widespread lawlessness and chaos. The massive prize pool ($795,000.06 across 10,000 prizes) reflects 1920s-30s advertising excess. The closing date "April 1, 4536" is absurdist humor. This reflects contemporary concerns about urban disorder, traffic safety, and public behavior during early automobile adoption—common themes in period satirical magazines.