Judge — April 10, 1926 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Judge* magazine features a reader-participation contest where viewers submit funny endings to an incomplete comic strip. **The Setup (Top Panel):** The comic shows a carnival or fair scene with people at a "3 Shots for 5" game booth—likely a ball-throwing game. A child is about to throw while adults watch. The strip is deliberately left incomplete, inviting readers to imagine what happens next. **The Contest:** *Judge* offered $25 (substantial money in this era) for the funniest proposed ending. Readers could draw their own conclusions without artistic training required. The winning entry would be published in the May 8 issue. **Bottom Panel:** This appears to be a separate cartoon (Contest No. 37) showing a bear—unclear if it's related or unrelated content. This type of participatory humor was popular in early-to-mid 20th century magazines, engaging readers while generating content.