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Issue: Popular Comics #5 Public Domain
Publication Date: June 1936
 
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Publisher: FlagDell
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Dell Publishing Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/01/1936
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 70 (63 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date based on the copyright date of May 1, 1936 from the 1936 Catalog of Copyright Entries Part 2 Periodicals.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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humorous, teen
Lillums Lonewell - I'm gonna lay ardent court to your heart...
Reprinting
from Harold Teen Sundays (Chicago Tribune) 1935-xx-xx
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1
inside cover
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[untitled]

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mystery
Dick Tracy; Bookie Joe; Tess Trueheart; Junior Tracy
Following the death of Mark Masters, the gambling bank teller. a renewed war on the underworld..
Reprinting
from Dick Tracy Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-06-30;
from Dick Tracy Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-07-07;
from Dick Tracy Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-07-14;
from Dick Tracy Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-07-21
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[untitled]

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childrens, humorous
Out all day an' I haven't got a single crab.
Reprinting
from Always Belittlin' Sundays (King Features) 1933-12-24
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0.4
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[untitled]

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childrens, humorous
When dogs, cats, canaries, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, lions and tigers die, do they go to heaven?
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from Skippy Sundays (King Features) 1933-12-24
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[untitled]

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childrens, humorous
Do you know anything about ping-pong?
Reprinting
from Reg'lar Fellers Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.6
movie scenes
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childrens, humorous
I'm going out so you girls will have to get your own lunch!
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from Daisybelle Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
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0.4
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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adventure
Annie Warbucks; Daddy Warbucks; Eli Eon; Sandy
C'mon Sandy, they're havin' a meetin'
Reprinting
from Little Orphan Annie Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-06-30;
from Little Orphan Annie Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-07-07;
from Little Orphan Annie Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-07-14;
from Little Orphan Annie Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-07-21
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3.2
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Iccolo Miccolo Plays a Piccolo

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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informational, non-fiction
Reprinting
from Ripley's Believe It or Not Sundays (King Features) 1935-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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adventure, aviation
Smilin' Jack; Professor Sputter
Where'd you say we were goin' Jack?
Reprinting
from Smilin' Jack Sunday (Chicago Tribune, NY News) 1935-04-07
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humorous
Mamie says when you finish bathin' them dishes to scrub th' kitchen floor
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from Moon Mullins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
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0.8
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[untitled]

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childrens, humorous
There - now you'll be more comfortable
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from Kitty Higgins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
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0.2
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Let's Take a Walk

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
nature
Tippie
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from Tippie Sundays (George Matthew Adams Services) xxxx-xx-xx
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1
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[untitled]

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Real Magic
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1
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The Fighting Cowboy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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western
Reprinting
from Big Little Book 1144
Miscellaneous
2
Per info in Michael Barrier's Funnybooks The Improbable Glories of the Best American Comic Books, Gaylord Du Bois likely adapted the Big Little Book story for comics which would have been one of Du Bois' earliest comic book assignments.
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western
No! I ain't bin herdin' sheep an it's none of yer bizness why I got it...
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0.5
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western
Injun country has a real fascination fer me.
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0.5
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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Nugent's Originals
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1
puzzles
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous, teen
Li'l Jelly Doll will be s'prised to see my toilet so complete so early in th' day!
Reprinting
from Harold Teen Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
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humorous
We gotta start gettin' our base ball team together!
Reprinting
from Winnie Winkle Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
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0.8
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[untitled]

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humorous
Uncle Looie, I've decided I don't want to be a lawyer...
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from Looie Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
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0.2
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The Philadelphia Post Office

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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informational, non-fiction
Reprinting
from Ripley's Believe It or Not Sundays (King Features) 1935-07-25
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
adventure
Th' worst thing about bein' the Dragon Lady's prisoner is that you never know whether she's mad or not!
Reprinting
from Terry and the Pirates Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-06-09;
from Terry and the Pirates Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-06-16;
from Terry and the Pirates Sunday (Chicago Tribune-N.Y. News Syndicate, Inc.) 1935-06-23
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
The Popular Stamp Club
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1
hobby
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[untitled]

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humorous
Let's swim out to the raft
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0.8
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[untitled]

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humorous
Beach peach bold cold
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0.2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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childrens, humorous
Just one moment please.
Reprinting
from Always Belittlin' Sundays (King Features) 1934-01-14
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0.4
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[untitled]

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childrens, humorous
And now for the good ice cream company's unique offer
Reprinting
from Skippy Sundays (King Features) 1934-01-14
Miscellaneous
0.6
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The Trials of a Treasurer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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drama
One lone report in all these weeks...
Reprinting
from The Gumps Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
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[untitled]

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humorous
Filler her up, mister I'm going out in the country...
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0.8
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[untitled]

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humorous, western
Can't you see I'm trying to catch this calf, Texas.
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[untitled]

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humorous
Come here! I want to show you what I found today.
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0.8
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Zipper Sees a Dachshund

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous, nature
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0.2
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[untitled]

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drama
All right son -- come ahead
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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childrens, humorous
I got some good news for ya.
Reprinting
from Always Belittlin' Sundays (King Features) 1934-01-07
Miscellaneous
0.4
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Lining Up a Putt

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Skippy
Skippy caddies for a very cautious golfer.
Reprinting
from Skippy Sundays (King Features) 1934-01-07
Miscellaneous
0.6
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Bertie and Bertha's Monkeyshines

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
childrens
Bertie
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2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous
Smokey, I want you to meet the Shott Brothers
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0.7
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[untitled]

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0.3
Puzzle
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[untitled]

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humorous
There's a job for you right away
Reprinting
from A Strain on the Family Tie Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
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1
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[untitled]

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humorous
My stars!
Reprinting
from Moon Mullins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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childrens, humorous
They're going to commence teaching us...
Reprinting
from Kitty Higgins Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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informational, non-fiction
Charley Tanner age 61
Reprinting
from Ripley's Believe It or Not Sundays (King Features) 1935-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
adventure, military
If the Scorpion uses the Fence Rail cipher I'll crack this message in a hurry
Reprinting
from Don Winslow Sunday (The Bell Syndiate, Inc.) 1935-09-22;
from Don Winslow Sunday (The Bell Syndiate, Inc.) 1935-09-29;
from Don Winslow Sunday (The Bell Syndiate, Inc.) 1935-10-06
Miscellaneous
2.1
0.7 x 3
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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?
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military
What's this about gold?
Reprinting
from Bos'n Hal Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.9
0.3 x 3
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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western
Pete ain't here, Uncle Bill
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0.5
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[untitled]

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western
To my recollection there's never been a reason...
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0.5
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[untitled]

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Real Magic
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Miscellaneous
1
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The Man Who Kicked Dogs

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
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1
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The Flying Dagger (conclusion)

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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typeset
Subject Matter
mystery
From the Notes of Maj. Cosmo Strange, D.S.O.
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[untitled]

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western
Bet those bears aren't more'n a mile from here-
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1
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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?
Subject Matter
Nugent's Originals
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Puzzles
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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informational, non-fiction
The human tree
Reprinting
from Ripley's Believe It or Not Sundays (King Features) 1935-09-06
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Buddy Bright had a birthday yesterday
Reprinting
from Little Folks Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous, teen
I mean it Ma! You look tired!
Reprinting
from Harold Teen Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous
Bah! An hour of this and I still can't come anywhere near it
Reprinting
from Streaky Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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childrens
Well, Tim, I just can't wait to see what story book character...
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
Again!
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Miscellaneous
0.8
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Herby Takes Away Dog's Bone

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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?
Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Herby
Herby takes away a dog's bone and gives it to a mother dog and her puppies.
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Miscellaneous
0.2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
I just found out how we can make a lot of easy money.
Reprinting
from Always Belittlin' Sundays (King Features) 1933-12-10
Miscellaneous
0.4
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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?
Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Now that we're thinkin' of takin' ya in...
Reprinting
from Skippy Sundays (King Features) 1933-12-10
Miscellaneous
0.6
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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?
Subject Matter
western
In the very midst of her act, Sylvia Queen of the Circus, has been abducted by mounted outlaws
Reprinting
from White Boy in Skull Valley Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Gee- I gotta get home before Pop does
Reprinting
from Sweeney and Son Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
Blowin' goin' gotcha! Hotcha!
Reprinting
from Jinglet Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
Just as the boy friend gets romantic...
Reprinting
from Life's Little Tragedies Sundays (McClure Syndicate) 1936-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
My uncle sleeps in marble halls!
Reprinting
from Reg'lar Fellers Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.6
Movie scenes
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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?
Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Just look at all the birthday cards I received today!
Reprinting
from Daisybelle Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.4
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
It's a lulu of a day Smokey- Let's take a ride!
Reprinting
from Smokey Stover Sundays (Chicago Tribune) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.5
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