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Issue: Teen-Age Diary Secrets #4
Publication Date: September 1949
 
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Publisher: FlagSt. John
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Indicia Publisher: St. John Publishing Company
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
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Content Items: 42 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Marion McDermott
Disclose Notes: Combination of comic book and magazine features.
This is an oversize issue measuring 7.5" by 11".
Credits from John Benson in http://www.fantagraphics.com/downloads/stjohnchecklist.pdf
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Four color interiors; full color covers
Dimensions: Standard Golden age U.S.; except #7 & #9 - digest sized
Paper Stock: newsprint interior; glossy cover
Binding: saddle-stitched; except #7 & #9 - squarebound
Publishing Format: Was ongoing series
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Sailors Were My Weakness

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Meg Randall (photo); Richard Long (photo)
For lips men love - and love to kiss - Tangee
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Millers "Pleasant Dreams"

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Young Set Party Pet!

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Sun 'n surf suits
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Glover's 3-way Medicinal Treatment

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Eileen McNeil (photo)
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Contents

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Magic Slacks

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They Called Me Boy Hater

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Joan; Larry; Sheila
To get Larry to notice her Joan pretends to be a boy hater.
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Act Your Age

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Joe; Mr. Winters
A sixteen year-old girl lies about her age to work next to the boy she likes.
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Florida Fashions, Inc.

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A Stranger Stole My Heart

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Dana Dutch
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Johnny; Sally Carter; Clark; Paul Howe; Mrs. Carter; Nan; Jerry Mason; Frank Lewis; Jib Hansen; Mel Jones
Sally is tired of boring Clark and wants to date fun boys.
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FlagWartime Romances #1 published July 1951
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FlagDiary Secrets #25 published September 1954
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FlagTorrid Affairs #5 published August 1989
as I Learned the Secret of Love [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagRomance Without Tears #[nn] published November 2003
as A Stranger Stole My Heart [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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[untitled]

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Pud
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I Was Tired of Being Good

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Dana Dutch
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Ginny Haines; Don Thornton; Mrs. Haines; Mr. Haines; Miss Eames; Jim; Cliff Medford; Rhoda Thornton; Bill; Mr. Medford
Moving to a new town Ginny changes her look and persona to attract boys.
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FlagTeen-Age Romances #18 published October 1951
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Can you find the secret clues to Monark's popularity?
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Breaking Hearts Was My Hobby!

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Dana Dutch
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Marian Winters; Chuck; Polly; Henry Everett; Fran Arnold; Bob Hammond; Aimee Norris; Janet; Wilma; Oscar Harris; Stan; Perry
Marian wants to be the center of attention from the guys, especially when they are interested in other girls.
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FlagPictorial Romances #8 published July 1951
as I Stole Boyfriends [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTeen-Age Romances #39 published September 1954
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FlagLove and Romance Library #43 published January 1960
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A Treasury of Comics

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Sailors Were My Weakness

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Dana Dutch
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Ray Chambers; Dot Harper; Dennis North; Sue Atwood; Mrs. Harper; Rusty Welch
Dot thinks she has been played by a sailor with a girl in another port.
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FlagPictorial Romances #6 published March 1951
as The Navy Was My Target [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagTrue Love Pictorial #11 published August 1954
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How's Your Social Security?

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Coronet Fashions

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Nadine French Fashions

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Captivating Crepe Charmer

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Plaid Blowse and Jockey Cap!

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Low Vee Bra

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4 in 1 Petticoat Wonder!

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Pictorial Confessions

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Name Ring

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The New "Romance" Perfume Dispenser

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Anson Shops, Inc.

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Camisole Capers

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Siren Sandal

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Movies Current Reviews

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Reviews of You're My Everything, The Heiress, Sand, Slattery's Hurricane, and Prince of Foxes.
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Heart Beat Purse

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Double-decker Workbox Kit

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Plaid Pantaloons

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Aids to Beauty

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informational
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Buttons and Bows

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Cabana Charmer

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Tip Top and Terrific!

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Scandalous Scuffs

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Tambolero

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[untitled]

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Win $6000 and songwriter fame in Capital Records contest!
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