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Illustration on Cover, Front

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Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): S'matter Pop?

First Line: Don't worry, Pop, I'm not superstitious!

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: childrens

Feature(s): Alec and Itchy

Character(s): Alec; Itchy

First Line: Whatta you gonna be when ya get big?

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Pages: 0.5

Notes: from Alec and Itchy daily (Register and Tribune Syndicate)

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Cartoon on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Goofie Gags

First Line: I haven't bumped into the kid all evening!

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Pages: 1

Notes: Four unrelated gag panels.

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Cartoon on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Capt. Roscoe Fawcett

Penciller(s): Bruno Thompson

Inker(s): Bruno Thompson

Colorist(s): ?

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Subject Matter

Genres: non-fiction

Feature(s): Screen Oddities

First Line: Walter King can write with both hands at the same time.

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Pages: 0.7

John Dillinger

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Rex Collier (credited)

Penciller(s): Kemp Starrett ?

Inker(s): Kemp Starrett ?

Colorist(s): ?

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Subject Matter

Genres: crime

Feature(s): War On Crime

Character(s): John Dillinger; Jean Delaney; Tommy Carroll; Mrs. Anna Sage; Sgt Zarrovitch; James J. Probasco; Marie Conforti; Homer Van Meter

First Line: Reassured by his facial and fingerprint alterations...

Synopsis: John Dillinger is shot down outside a movie house and the F.B.I. begin the round up of his criminal associates.

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Pages: 4

Notes: True crime story

from War on Crime daily (The Ledger Syndicate)

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): Napoleon; Uncle Elby

First Line: We've got to pitch our tent before dark...

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Reprint Notes: from Napoleon Sunday (Lafave Newspaper Features)

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Pages: 1

Bored By Work

Cartoon on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: informational

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Pages: 0.7

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Genres: aviation

Character(s): Hurricane Hawk; Skid; Little Jerry

First Line: The little wheeless scout ship roared back to the air-liner...

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Reprint Notes: from Skyroads daily (John F. Dille Co.)

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Pages: 2

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Letters Page on Interior Page(s)

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Letterer(s): typeset

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Feature(s): Let's Get Into a Huddle!

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: childrens

Feature(s): Queenie

Character(s): Queenie

First Line: Gee, it's pourin'!

Synopsis: Queenie climbs into the painting of a rural scene hanging over the mantlepiece.

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: western

Character(s): Harry Hollingsworth; Rudolph Rassendale (villain); Belinda Blinks

First Line: I dropped my fork!

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Reprint Notes: from Hairbreadth Harry Sunday (The Ledger Syndicate)

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Pages: 0.8

Notes: The bottom tier is "High-Gear Homer", by the same creator.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): High-Gear Homer

First Line: That dame has been looking around for an hour!

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Reprint Notes: from Hairbreadth Harry Sunday (The Ledger Syndicate)

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Pages: 0.2

Notes: The bottom tier of the "Hairbreadth Harry" Sunday, by the same creator.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Philip Francis Nowlan

Penciller(s): Rick Yager [as Dick Calkins] (signed)

Inker(s): Rick Yager [as Dick Calkins] (signed)

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: science fiction

Character(s): Buddy Deering; Princess Alura

First Line: On Mura-- Buddy and Alura were rescued from a Muran priestess--

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Reprint Notes: from Buck Rogers Sunday (John F. Dille Co.)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 4

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): John Hix

Penciller(s): John Hix

Inker(s): John Hix

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: informational

Feature(s): Strange As It Seems

First Line: Fireless steam locomotives are used in Wales.

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Pages: 0.7

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Stookie Allen

Penciller(s): Stookie Allen

Inker(s): Stookie Allen

Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: informational

Feature(s): Above the Crowd

First Line: Bumped!

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Ham Fisher

Penciller(s): Al Capp [as Ham Fisher]

Inker(s): Al Capp [as Ham Fisher]

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: sports

Feature(s): Fisher's History of Boxing

Character(s): Gene Tunney

First Line: Gene arrived at the Paris Island marines barracks...

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Reprint Notes: from Joe Palooka Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.2

Notes: The top tier of the “Joe Palooka” Sunday page, by the same creators.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Ham Fisher

Penciller(s): Al Capp [as Ham Fisher]

Inker(s): Al Capp [as Ham Fisher]

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: sports

Character(s): Joe Palooka; Knobby Walsh

First Line: I say, jolly of you chaps to come shootin' you'll find it toppin.

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Reprint Notes: from Joe Palooka Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.8

Notes: The top tier is “Fisher’s History of Boxing”, by the same creators.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: adventure

Character(s): Dickie Dare; Dan Flynn; Lily Lovelle; Cranky

First Line: Stand by to pick up that girl

Synopsis: Dan rescues famous film star Lily Lovelle from drowning.

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Reprint Notes: from Dickie Dare daily (AP Newsfeatures)

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Pages: 2

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ? (adaption); P. C. Wren (original author) (credited)

Colorist(s): ?

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Subject Matter

Genres: adventure

Feature(s): Beau Geste

Character(s): Beau Geste; Adjutant Lejaune; Digby Geste; John Geste; Schwartz; Boldini

First Line: We've got to hand it to Lejaune

Synopsis: Beau and others of the legion detachment are posted to Fort Zinderneuf. When the commandant falls ill, the sadistic Lejaune is laced in command, and makes the legionnaires' lives miserable. Several factions of men plan to kill Lejaune.

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Reprint Notes: from Beau Geste daily (The Register and Tribune Syndicate)

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Pages: 2

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: adventure

Character(s): Scorchy Smith; Warburton; Gus; Brook

First Line: We sure had you wrong in this case, Warburton, I'm very sorry!

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Reprint Notes: from Scorchy Smith daily (AP Newsfeatures) 1935-01-10 - 1935-01-21

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Pages: 2

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: adventure

Feature(s): Adventures of Patsy

Character(s): Patsy; Phantom Magician; Thimble

First Line: The Phantom Magician's feat demands that a wild rhinoceros be turned loose in the big arena!

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Reprint Notes: from The Adventures of Patsy daily (AP Newsfeatures) 1935-04-26 - 1935-05-07

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Pages: 2

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: childrens, humorous

Feature(s): "Good Deed" Dotty

Character(s): "Good Deed" Dotty

First Line: Those awful bullfrogs down in the marsh...

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Reprint Notes: from Dixie Dugan Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

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Pages: 0.2

Notes: The top tier of the "Dixie Dugan" Sunday page, by the same creators.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): Dixie Dugan

First Line: Oh - aren't you all going to the bridge party?

Synopsis: Dixie and three of her friends heap scorn on those who are off to play bridge on such a gorgeous summer day. Unfortunately, various natural features and posters remind them of the game, and when they come to a bridge they succumb to the inevitable, sit down and deal the cards.

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Reprint Notes: from Dixie Dugan Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

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Pages: 0.8

Notes: The top tier is "Good Deed" Dotty, by the same creators.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous

Feature(s): The Frog Pond Ferry

Character(s): The Skipper; Gorgonzola Mouse

First Line: There won't be any more passengers...

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): Napoleon; Uncle Elby

First Line: So you liked that ice cream, did you!

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Reprint Notes: from Napoleon Sunday (Lafave Newspaper Features)

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): "Holly" of Hollywood

Character(s): Holly; her father; McFooey

First Line: Is that Mr. McFooey calling tonight?

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Reprint Notes: from Keeping Up With the Joneses Sunday (Associated Newspapers)

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Pages: 0.2

Notes: The top tier of the "Keeping Up With the Joneses" Sunday page, by the same creator.

Something Practical

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Keeping Up With the Joneses

Character(s): Aloysius P. McGinis; Clarice McGinis; Eddie

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Reprint Notes: from Keeping Up With the Joneses Sunday (Associated Newspapers)

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Pages: 0.8

Notes: The top tier is ""Holly" of Hollywood", by the same creator.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: childrens, humorous

Feature(s): Butty and Fatty

Character(s): Butty; Fatty; Grandpop

First Line: Yessir! I'm going to stay in the house...

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: childrens, humorous

Feature(s): Little Brother

Character(s): Little Brother

First Line: Oh-h Eddie!

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Reprint Notes: from The Bungle Family Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.2

Notes: The top tier of "The Bungle Family" Sunday page, by the same creator.

Another Friendly Trick

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): The Bungle Family

Character(s): George Bungle; Josephine Bungle; Louis Slinker; Emma Slinker

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Reprint Notes: from The Bungle Family Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

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Pages: 0.8

Notes: The top tier is "Little Brother", by the same creator.

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Genres: sports

Feature(s): Ned Brant of Carter

Character(s): Ned Brant; Coach Dave Meegan; Depta; Gary

First Line: I'm going to let you proceed in your own way!

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Reprint Notes: from Ned Brant daily (The Register and Tribune Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 2

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: adventure

Character(s): Sir Oaky Doaks; Princess Mercedes; King Cedric

First Line: I want to see Princess Mercedes please.

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Reprint Notes: from Oaky Doaks daily (AP Newsfeatures)

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Pages: 2

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Activity on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): A. W. Nugent

Penciller(s): A. W. Nugent

Inker(s): A. W. Nugent

Colorist(s): ?

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Subject Matter

Feature(s): Funland

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Pages: 1

Notes: Puzzle page

Oracles

Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: historical

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Reprint Notes: from Highights of History Sunday (The Bell Syndicate)

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Colorist(s): ?

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Subject Matter

Genres: adventure

Feature(s): Olly of the Movies

Character(s): Olive Lane; Abe "A.G." Ginsberg; Lala Palooza; Buddy; Skip Allen

First Line: Olly and Lala find that their money will last them...

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Reprint Notes: from Olly of the Movies daily (The McNaught Syndicate)

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Pages: 2

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: science fiction

Character(s): Connie Kurridge; The Impersonator

First Line: Letter for you, Miss Connie...

Synopsis: Connie is confronted by the villainous Impersonator, who ties her to a chair. A bomb will explode in one minute, but her chair falls sideways. In true "Little Nemo" fashion she wakes up on the floor.

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Reprint Notes: from Connie Sunday (The Ledger Syndicate)

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Pages: 0.8

Notes: The bottom tier is "The Wet Blanket", by the same creator.

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Genres: humorous

First Line: I've just finished my lecture and I'd like to read it to you!

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Reprint Notes: from Connie Sunday (The Ledger Syndicate)

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Pages: 0.2

Notes: The bottom tier of the "Connie" Sunday page, by the same creator.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: childrens, humorous

Feature(s): Bobby

Character(s): Bobby

First Line: No, you can't have any more cookies tonight...

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: childrens, humorous

Feature(s): Nippie

Character(s): Nippie

First Line: Gee, Nippie you'd better not pick them water lilies -

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Reprint Notes: from Mickey Finn Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.2

Notes: The top tier of the "Mickey Finn" Sunday page, by the same creator.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Mickey Finn

Character(s): Mickey Finn

First Line: You've been buyin' a lot of this lump sugar lately, Mickey...

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Reprint Notes: from Mickey Finn Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

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Pages: 0.8

Notes: The top tier is "Nippie", by the same creator.

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Genres: humorous

Character(s): Mescal Ike; Pa Piffle; Miss Sally

First Line: Now who can that be?

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Reprint Notes: from Mescal Ike daily (Associated Newspapers)

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Genres: adventure

Feature(s): Jane Arden / Lena Pry

Character(s): Jane Arden; Princess Tania; Count Moritz

First Line: Jane is stunned by news of a revolution in Anderia

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Reprint Notes: from Jane Arden Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 4

Notes: Four Sunday pages, each consisting of a "Jane Arden" continuity (0.5), a "Lena Pry" stand alone story (0.33) and a "Jane Arden's Wardrobe" fashion page (0.17).

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Genres: childrens, humorous

Feature(s): Butty and Fatty

Character(s): Butty; Fatty; Grandpop

First Line: Hi Fatty, old sockerino!

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): W. D. Tipton

Penciller(s): J. H. Mason

Inker(s): J. H. Mason

Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: informational

Feature(s): Flight

First Line: Retractable power plants

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: adventure

Character(s): Dorothy "Babe" Bunting; Mrs. Crumpet; Roger Weston

First Line: Babe and Roger Weston return to find Mrs.Crumpet anxiously awaiting them...

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Reprint Notes: from Babe Bunting daily (The Ledger Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 2

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): John Hix

Penciller(s): John Hix

Inker(s): John Hix

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: informational

Feature(s): Strange As It Seems

First Line: A shoe shop in Portland Ore

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

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Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: childrens, humorous

Feature(s): Toddy

Character(s): Toddy; Miss Brown; Mr. Stan; Dinney

First Line: I'm gettin' a nickel for this!

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Reprint Notes: from Toddy daily (The McNaught Syndicate)

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Pages: 1

The Boy Who Was Afraid

Text Story on Interior Page(s)

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Penciller(s): ?

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Letterer(s): typeset

Subject Matter

Genres: adventure

Character(s): Skipper Alf Grimm; First Mate Perkins; Billy Rogers

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Pages: 2

Notes: The illustration is signed but the surname is impossible to read - "Barney H....".

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Genres: adventure

Character(s): Homer Hoopee; Hector

First Line: I'm gonna be in the movies- Ain't I Aunt Helen?

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Reprint Notes: from Homer Hoopee daily (The Associated Press)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 2

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Activity on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): ?

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Feature(s): Magic Made Easy

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Pages: 1

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Colorist(s): ?

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Genres: humorous

Feature(s): Seaweed Sam the Rhyming Rover

Character(s): Seaweed Sam

First Line: Well, Sam is still on the island inhabited by cavemen and monsters!

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Pages: 1

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Ham Fisher

Penciller(s): Al Capp [as Ham Fisher]

Inker(s): Al Capp [as Ham Fisher]

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: sports

Feature(s): Fisher's History of Boxing

Character(s): Gene Tunney

First Line: Gene was matched to fight a Frenchman named Marchand...

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Reprint Notes: from Joe Palooka Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.2

Notes: The top tier of the “Joe Palooka” Sunday page, by the same creators.

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Story on Interior Page(s)

Credits

Writer(s): Ham Fisher

Penciller(s): Al Capp [as Ham Fisher]

Inker(s): Al Capp [as Ham Fisher]

Colorist(s): ?

Letterer(s): ?

Subject Matter

Genres: sports

Character(s): Joe Palooka; Knobby Walsh

First Line: I'm out at the Permoter's in Surrey.

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Reprint Notes: from Joe Palooka Sunday (The McNaught Syndicate)

Miscellaneous

Pages: 0.8

Notes: The top tier is “Fisher’s History of Boxing”, by the same creators.