Judge, 1926-08-28 · page 30 of 36
Judge — August 28, 1926 — page 30: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents an interactive comic-strip contest rather than a completed satirical cartoon. Readers are invited to supply a humorous ending to an incomplete three-panel story. The setup shows: (1) an older man in formal dress discovering "the old swimming hole" and reminiscing; (2) the same man appearing to fall or stumble amid scattered clothing and objects; (3) two young people observing something in the water. The joke appears to hinge on slapstick or embarrassment—likely the man's undignified mishap while attempting to relive his youth. Judge offered $25 for the cleverest reader-submitted conclusion, with the winning entry to appear in the September 25 issue. This was a common engagement strategy for magazines of this era, combining humor with reader participation and modest monetary incentives.
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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 to the D. Y. O. C. Editor, of Jupce, 627 West 43d Street, New for its originality of idea, humor, and cleverness in drawing. York, N. Y. Professional artists are barred. Draw your ending, in ink, on Send as many “endings” as you wish, but none will be returned. white paper, the same size as Space No. 4; or if you prefer, make Contest closes September 6. Winning ending appears in the your sketch right on No. 4 space, cut it out (No. 4 only) and mail issue of September 25. AG as WN § ”" = Contest No. 57 , ~ hey /\ ‘e if Tape wef )/ NN RAR SEES 0 comicbooks.com