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Co(ne)-Conspirators

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Tom; Jerry; Tuffy

Synopsis: Jerry and Tuffy sneak off with soda-jerk Tom's ice cream cones.

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The Happy Cereal! The Happy Snack!

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Feature(s): General Mills; Trix

Character(s): Three kids with "Trix-eyeballs", and one tossing Trix into a smiling, wide-open mouth.

First Line: New fruit-flavor, fruit-color Trix

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Notes: This ad for General Mills' Trix cereal presumably dates from when the cereal was a new product, predating its decades-tenured spokes-bunny the Trix Rabbit!

The drawn floating heads of four kids are arranged as: Two at the upper portion of the ad with photos of bowls of Trix, and two at the lower portion of the ad with photos of boxes of Trix... with nary a rabbit to be seen.

Per Merlin Haas: "According to the General Mills website, Trix was introduced in 1954 and the Trix rabbit first appeared in a TV commercial in 1959."
https://www.generalmills.com/news/stories/celebrating-60-years-of-the-trix-rabbit

Color ad on inside front cover.

Contest(ed) Winnings

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Subject Matter

Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Tom; Jerry; Tuffy; bill collector; Nifty Nippy Cheese Company representative; puppet vendor; realtor; house-buying couple

First Line: Pussycat, why don't you go to work and pay your bills?

Synopsis: Already at odds over who will pay the bills, Jerry's Nifty Nippy Cheese contest winnings cause additional friction among Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy.

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Tom and Jerry #237 published August 1967
as Contest(ed) Winnings [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 10

Well, Dog My Cats!

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Spike; Tyke; butcher; Mama cat; three kittens; one lost kitten; hen; homeowner; planting lady; old man; crowd of pedestrians

First Line: Taking it all in all, Tyke, we're pretty fortunate - food - a good home --

Synopsis: Resentful of a little black kitten who was accidently carried into Spike and Tyke's yard, makes up the kitten to look like a dog and plans to turn it over to the dogcatcher.

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Pages: 5

Bright Eyes

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Bertie Bird; Billie Bird; Pinky Crossbill; Tabby Cat

First Line: Pinky Crossbill was on his way over to see Bertie Bird, when he suddenly skidded to a stop.

Synopsis: On Halloween, Bertie saves Billie and Pinky from Tabby Cat.

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Tom and Jerry #239 published February 1968
as Bright Eyes [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]

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You Can't Teach a New Dog Old Tricks

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Barney Bear; Fuzzy; Wuzzy; Jerkimer (dog)

First Line: Come on, sit up, Jerkimer.

Synopsis: Barney bets that Fuzzy and Wuzzy can't teach their pup, Jerkimer, any tricks.

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Pages: 5

Notes: Jerkimer is drawn to look like Tyke, of Spike and Tyke fame.

Gold Is Where You Find It... and Sometimes Where You Don't!

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Wuff the Prairie Dog; Sammy Squirrel; Charlie Coyote; gold miner; assayer; two prospectors

First Line: School is out for another day -- Time to run, have fun and play!

Synopsis: Charlie Coyote tries to lure Wuff and Sammy into his clutches by painting a bunch of rocks to look like gold.

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Pages: 5

Life of the Halloween Party

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Character(s): Tom; Jerry; Tuffy; Tom’s mistress; various partygoers

First Line: I'm going out to get my costume for my Halloween party tonight, Tom!

Synopsis: Tom must watch the treats for his mistress’ Halloween costume party.

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Tom and Jerry #313 [Gold Key] published December 1978
as Life of the Halloween Party [Story on Interior Page(s)]

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Pages: 5

It's Free! It's Free! This Handsome Green and Gold Ball Point Pen!

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Genres: anthropomorphic

Feature(s): Dell Comics; Tom and Jerry

Character(s): Tom; Jerry; Tuffy

First Line: Another spectacular FREE offer to new Tom & Jerry subscribers... this official Dell Comics Club Ball Point Pen.

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Notes: Offer to subscribe to Tom and Jerry Comics at the regular rate of $1.20 for twelve issues and receive a free Dell Comics Club Ball Point Pen as a premium. On final interior page of the comic.

The ad includes the "Dell Comics Pledge to Parents", and (repurposed?) figures of Tom, Jerry, and Tuffy which may be penciled by Harvey Eisenberg, but appear to be inked or finished by someone else.

Andy Devine says: "Hey, Kids! Get My Quik Slate Free with Rolls of Scotch Brand Cellophane Tape!"

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Character(s): Andy Devine (painting); Andy Devine (pencil and ink drawing); boy; girl

First Line: ...And look how you can have fun with "Scotch" Brand Cellophane Tape at school!

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Notes: Ad for Scotch Brand Cellophane Tape, hosted by Andy Devine, showing kids having fun with Scotch Tape at school. "Andy Devine's Quik Slate" is included with each roll as a free premium. Per the ad: "Works like magic - write on it with any pointed object. Lift flap and - ZIP! Writing disappears." Color ad on inside back cover.

Most Beautiful Bike in the World! Schwinn Phantom

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Character(s): Roy Rogers; Trigger (both in inset at lower right of page)

First Line: Made in America... So you know it's the best

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Notes: Illustrated ad for Schwinn bicycles. Schwinn "Phantom" model bike is depicted. "Free! A present for you! See your favorite movie and television stars riding Schwinn bicycles in this exciting full-color folder." This premium, with Roy Rogers and Trigger on its cover, is offered by mail. Arnold, Schwinn, & Company, 1730 North Kildare Avenue, Chicago 39, Illinois. Color ad on back cover.