Judge, 1926-09-04 · page 35 of 36
Judge — September 4, 1926 — page 35: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents **Contest No. 58**, a reader-participation feature where Judge magazine invites submissions to complete an incomplete comic strip. The prize is $25 for the funniest ending. The three existing panels show a character (appearing to be a clown or circus performer, signed "Milt Gross") experiencing escalating chaos: first juggling while being struck by objects, then getting hit by multiple projectiles, and finally appearing disheveled near a door. The contest explicitly bars professional artists, making this a public participation feature—typical of early-to-mid 20th century magazine engagement strategies. Readers would mail completed fourth panels to Judge's offices by September 13, with winners published in the October 2 issue. This reflects how magazines entertained readers through interactive content before digital media existed.
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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. Edigggg of Jupce, 627 West 43d Street, New for its originality of idea, humor, and cleverness in drawing. York, N. 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 13. Winning ending appears in the your sketch right on No. 4 space, cut it out (No. 4 only) and mail issue of October 2. Contest No. 58 TV rom comicbooks.com