Funny Picture Stories #5

An anthology issue featuring multiple stories. "Jud" by Kermit Ray follows a rural character who attempts to improve his financial situation through various schemes involving credit and neighborly dealings. Another story focuses on detective work, where a protagonist named Reardon investigates a murder by examining an office building, searching for fingerprints, and gathering evidence about the crime's location and circumstances. A third story depicts a high-kicking chorus performer apprehending a burglar with the help of detectives, revealing that the suspect had previously scouted the house layout before committing the robbery.