Judge — April 24, 1926 — page 35: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page from *Judge* magazine presents "Contest No. 39," a reader participation contest. The magazine published an incomplete comic strip featuring a character (appears to be a soldier or military figure with a rifle) and a rabbit in various scenes, then invited readers to submit humorous endings. The contest offered $25 for the funniest conclusion, emphasizing that artistic skill wasn't required—originality, humor, and cleverness in drawing mattered most. Entries were to be submitted to *Judge*'s New York offices, with the winning ending published in the May 23 issue. This type of participatory contest was common in early-to-mid 20th century magazines, engaging readers while generating content and reader loyalty. The comic strip's absurdist humor—a soldier chasing a rabbit with explosions—is typical of *Judge*'s satirical style, though the specific satirical target remains unclear from this page alone.