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Issue: The Funnies #4 Public Domain
Publication Date: January 1937
 
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Publisher: FlagDell
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Dell Publishing Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/10/1936
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 60 (56 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On sale date based on a house ad in the previous issue of The Funnies which states that this issue was expected to be on sale Thursday December 10th.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: full color and some black and white
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U. S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Subject Matter
Our Boarding House
Major Hoople [Santa Claus]
Do I get that bicycle?
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The Mysteries of Life

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
The Worry Wart
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from The Worry Wart daily (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
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1
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Subject Matter
adventure
Captain Easy
Hey! What happened to de Buttercup?
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from Captain Easy Sundays (NEA) 1936-02-09 - 1936-03-08
Miscellaneous
4
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humorous
I'm sorry I upset you, lady...
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from Mutt & Jeff Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-01-05
Miscellaneous
0.7
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Hitchhiking

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
Reprinting
from Cicero's Cat Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-01-05
Miscellaneous
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informational
This Curious World
Christmas plants
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from This Curious World Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
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Home Magic
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1
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humorous
The Nut Bros.
Uncle Filbert has invented shoes that have rubber...
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from The Nut Bros. Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
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humorous
By Jove! Brother Jake's old skates!
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from Our Boarding House Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
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0.8
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Subject Matter
mystery
Dan Dunn
Yeah, we'll split up, but we'll meet here Wednesday...
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from Dan Dunn Sundays (Publishers Syndicate) 1936-05-31 - 1936-06-21
Miscellaneous
4
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Reg'lar Fellers
What would you think of a feller who wore red pants?
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from Reg'lar Fellers Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
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0.6
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childrens, humorous
Daisybelle
I'm tough, I am!
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from Daisybelle Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
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adventure, aviation
Tailspin Tommy
Looks like that plane is making a forced landing!
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from Tailspin Tommy Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
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humorous
Otto Honk
I'll introduce you to my partner - Mr. G. Wiss
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from Otto Honk Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
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drama, humorous
Why, you can't get a place to park within 4 miles...
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from Out Our Way Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
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science and technology
Myra North
Myra North
We shall see who'll run this show from now on, little lady!
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from Myra North daily (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
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drama
Ben Webster's Page
We've got a long ride ahead of us, Elmer
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3
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Hal Cochran
typeset
Subject Matter
The Tinymites
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1
text & coloring page
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[untitled]

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?
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Subject Matter
informational
Stranger Than Fiction
The talking dog!
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from Stranger Than Fiction Sundays (Brooklyn Eagle) xxxx-xx-xx
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1
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Reg'lar Fellers
Looka the big ears he has!
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from Reg'lar Fellers Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
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childrens, humorous
Daisybelle
This baby brother of mine is a nuisance, Daisybelle!
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from Daisybelle Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
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0.4
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Merry Christmas Every Body! From Scribbly

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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teen
Scribbly
Scribbly Jibbet; Mrs. Jibbet; Dinky Jibbet; Ving Parker
Ving Parker tells Scribbly that he is an ardent admirer of his cartoons. He invites Scribbly to stay at his house for a while, where he will help Scribbly with his cartoons.
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The Foiled Pursuit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous, teen
Scribbly
Scribbly Jibbet; Ving Parker; Perkins (Ving Parker's butler); Julia Van Grabbe (introduction); Mrs. Van Grabbe (introduction, Julia's mother)
Scribbly arrives at Ving Parker's home. Mrs. Van Grabbe tries to set up her daughter, Julia, with Ving Parker.
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"Why Big Brothers Leave Home" by Scribbly

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humorous, teen
Scribbly
Scribbly Jibbet; Dinky Jibbet
Hey, kids! Have you got a kid-brother, or a kid-sister who's always getting in your hair?
Scribbly invites readers to send in their experiences with their kid-brother or kid-sister.
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Miscellaneous
0.2
This is the beginning of the "Why Big Brothers Leave Home" by Scribbly strip, which runs below the main strip for the remainder of the feature's run in The Funnies.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
adventure
Freckles and His Friends
Gee, I'm glad you came along to pull us out of that canyon!
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from Freckles and His Friends Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1.5
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
humorous
Boots
C'mon
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from Boots Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
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1
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[untitled]

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humorous
But ya oughta see what I did to the other guy!
Reprinting
from Mutt & Jeff Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-01-19
Miscellaneous
0.5
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Statement of Ownership

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Credits
typeset
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0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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?
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Subject Matter
humorous
Alley Oop; Fozzy; King Guzzle
Here comes ol' King Guzzle!
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from Alley Oop Sundays (NEA) 1936-02-09 - 1936-03-08
Miscellaneous
4
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[untitled]

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humorous
Boots
An' there's a hand, my trusty fere!
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from Boots Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
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1
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informational
Stranger Than Fiction
A woman has already run for President of the United States...
Reprinting
from Stranger Than Fiction Sundays (Brooklyn Eagle) xxxx-xx-xx
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1
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Hal Cochran
typeset
Subject Matter
The Tinymites
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Miscellaneous
1
text & coloring page
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
Annibelle
Gee-e-eee! He sure is swell!
Reprinting
from Annibelle Sundays (NEA) 1935-12-15
Miscellaneous
0.5
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At Least, He Doesn't Need Socks

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
humorous
Salesman Sam
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from Salesman Sam Sundays (NEA) 1935-12-15
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0.5
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Formula 101

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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2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Kevin Royt
Kevin Royt
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Subject Matter
historical
Og, Son of Fire
Og; Nada; Ru
If we turned time back 100,000 years
Reprinting
from The Big Little Book - Og, Son of Fire (Whitman Publishing Co.) #1115
Miscellaneous
2
"Copyright 1936, by Stephen Slesinger, Inc."
Crump looks like Grump in the credits.
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[untitled]

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?
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Subject Matter
adventure
Tad of the Tanbark
Who is this guy who gave you the beating?
Reprinting
from Tad of the Tanbark Sundays (Brooklyn Eagle) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1.2
4. x 3 pages
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[untitled]

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?
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Subject Matter
adventure, science fiction
Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire
For centuries, Don, our only entrance to the kingdom of the Yellow People...
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from Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire Sundays (Brooklyn Eagle) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1.8
.6 x 3 pages
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Merry Christmas!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Herky
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from Herky Sundays (NEA) 1935-12-22
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
Otto Honk
There ees much picking of pockets at the exhibition hall...
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from Otto Honk Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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drama, humorous
Never mind taking off your things.
Reprinting
from Out Our Way Sundays (NEA) 1936-01-05
Miscellaneous
0.8
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
western
Bronc Peeler and Coyote Pete
Pete an' Pappy are sure steamed up over a rooster fight - an' it's all my fault.
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Dick Blair
Milt Youngren
Milt Youngren
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Subject Matter
crime
G-Men On The Job
Bill Lee sat at his desk and waited worriedly.
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Miscellaneous
2
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
humorous
Whatcha cuttin' such a big hole in the ice for, Cicero?
Reprinting
from Mutt & Jeff Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-02-02
Miscellaneous
0.7
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Whistling Kettle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
humorous, nature
The cat looks at a whistling kettle and gets a face full of steam.
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from Cicero's Cat Sundays (Bell Syndicate) 1936-02-02
Miscellaneous
0.3
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
Annibelle
What's all this I've been hearing about Bill and Jane?
Reprinting
from Annibelle Sundays (NEA) 1935-12-22
Miscellaneous
0.5
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Anyway, Duzz Got His Hope

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
Salesman Sam
Reprinting
from Salesman Sam Sundays (NEA) 1935-12-22
Miscellaneous
0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
The Nut Bros.
Tell me, if it isn't against your beliefs...
Reprinting
from The Nut Bros. Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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humorous
Lim, I sense a bit of mischief from those scamps in the snow fort!
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from Our Boarding House Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
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Everybody's Playmate

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
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?
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Miscellaneous
1
Puzzles
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
informational
This Curious World
Mushrooms
Reprinting
from This Curious World Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
western
Bronc Peeler and Coyote Pete
Hot-Diggitty!
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Reg'lar Fellers
An' it says here the robber chucked the money out...
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from Reg'lar Fellers Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.6
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Daisybelle
If you had to fight a duel, Raymond...
Reprinting
from Daisybelle Sundays (Famous Features) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.4
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Boots
Well, Poison, have you broken all of your new year resolutions yet?
Reprinting
from Boots Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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Capture of Hill 140

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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typeset
Subject Matter
hobby
Stories in Stamps
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
Flapper Fanny
There's the doorbell.
Reprinting
from Flapper Fanny Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.6
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
childrens, humorous
Herky
Yessiree... I'm turning over a new leaf...
Reprinting
from Herky Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
The Nut Bros.
This is that new car Uncle Filbert invented.
Reprinting
from The Nut Bros. Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.2
inside back cover
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Subject Matter
humorous
The good madam said I was to meet her here...
Reprinting
from Our Boarding House Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx
Miscellaneous
0.8
inside back cover

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