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I Stole My Sister's Man

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Kevin Daley

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Darling Romance #1 published October 1949
as I Stole My Sister's Man [Illustration on Cover, Front]

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Notes: Contents page says "Cover Girl - Kevin Daley (Miss Army Day 1949)"

Darling Romance

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Synopsis: Table of contents, including writers' names for most of the issue. Page numbers have a number of errors.

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Notes: Inside front cover. Includes indicia.

...Gossip!

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Liz Ames; Professor Art Reach; Ma Ferguson; Dan Henderson; Professor Jones; Sharon

First Line: There is an ugly voice, which reaches into the deepest corners...

Synopsis: Art accepts a teaching job in a small town. He falls in love with Liz and they decide to get married, but she asks him to take a job at a college elsewhere and he agrees. In their new town, gossip spreads about a romance between Liz and student Dan. Art finally hears the rumors and angrily confronts Dan and Liz; the gossip was all started by several jealous people. Art apologizes and reconciles with his wife.

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Pages: 8.66

Notes: Writer credit from table of contents page.

Two Loves

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Genres: romantic

First Line: One is very close; I think at times he's slipping.

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Pages: 0.34

Notes: A poem.

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Genres: non-fiction, opinion

Feature(s): Personality... and You from Your Handwriting

First Line: Your handwriting shows that you are often hasty...

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Pages: 1

Notes: Ellyn Lee analyses handwriting from two submitted samples.

I Stole My Sister's Man

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Nancy Kent; Sue Kent; Jim Holden; Bob Blake

First Line: I am Nancy Kent. Many men have thought me...

Synopsis: Nancy was raised by her older sister Sue after their parents are killed. Home from college on vacation, Nancy meets Sue’s boyfriend Jim and sets her cap for him: "I want that man, he’s just my type!” When her efforts to romance him fail, Nancy lies and tells Sue that Jim made a pass at her. Sue, upset, runs outside and is struck by a car. Sue is blinded and Nancy offers to donate one of her corneas. However, before the operation begins, a doctor discovers Sue’s eyesight can be saved. A repentant Nancy can now find romance with her longtime admirer Bob.

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Notes: Writer credit from table of contents page.

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Genres: non-fiction, opinion

First Line: In each issue of this magazine you will be shown that...

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Pages: 0.34

Notes: Writer credit from table of contents page says Phyllis Poole, credit on story says Phyllis Pool. Table of contents incorrectly says this is on page 11 but appears on page 21.

Take a Chance with Romance

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Pamela Kingsley; Doug; Henry King

First Line: Later, I was to realize that it was all my fault.

Synopsis: Pam is angry with husband Doug for his extravagant gifts of flowers instead of paying household bills.

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Pages: 2

Notes: Writer credit from table of contents page.

No Time For Love

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Abby Turcot; Mrs. Turcot; Jed Marston; Mr. Fish; Jeanie; Jake Burns

First Line: All my life I had waited for the right man to...

Synopsis: Abby’s mother raises her daughter to become a star as a way to escape poverty. Abby goes along with the program, but she doesn’t dislike the residents of their slum neighborhood as her mother does. Abby falls in love with bus driver Jed. Abby’s mother insists Abby accept a role in a musical and Jed breaks up with her. Abby is a success but hates her life; she runs away. Her mother tracks her down and compels her to return to the stage, but Abby breaks her ankle and can no longer perform. Abby and Jed are reunited and Abby’s mother apologizes for her dominating ways.

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Pages: 9

Notes: Writer credit from table of contents page.

Two Loves Have I

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Steve Gregory; Dean Gregory; Ellen Thomas

First Line: Here is a story you'll never forget...

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Pages: 1

Notes: Promo for a story that will appear in Darling Love (1949, Archie series) issue number one.

She Played With Love

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Jean Carter; Lon Walker; Buck Edwards

First Line: The love story of how the wrong man almost wrecked...

Synopsis: Jean loves steel worker Lon and they plan to marry. Buck, an old Army buddy of Lon, arrives in town and takes Jean out while Lon is on the night shift. Buck frames Lon for infidelity so he can have Jean for himself. Lon and Buck fight in the steel plant and Buck falls into a huge vat of molten metal. Lon is cleared of wrongdoing and he and Jean can wed.

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Pages: 6.66

Notes: Writer credit from table of contents page. Table of contents gives title as "I Played..."

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Genres: informational, non-fiction, romantic

Feature(s): Thrill of a Lifetime

Character(s): Alice Hedersonn; Dora (cousin); Bill

First Line: The most thrilling moment of my life happened just last week.

Synopsis: Bill chose to dance with Alice instead of the more attractive cousin Dora.

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Pages: 0.34

Notes: This feature awards a $5.00 prize for the winning letter describing an exciting or memorable experience. Alice Hedersonn of New York, New York was chosen even though the letter appears in the first issue.

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Genres: non-fiction, opinion

Feature(s): The Answer Woman

First Line: My fingernails are so brittle...

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Notes: Questions and answers on various topics of interest.

I Was a Heart-Breaker

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Hilda Haines; Mac; Marianne Gale; Roger Benson; Mr. Jarvis

First Line: I am Hilda Haines! I played at love as though...

Synopsis: Hilda steals Mac from his girlfriend Marianne, although she doesn’t really love him. Marianne commits suicide as a result. Hilda falls in love with Roger and they decide to get married, but Mac shows up and reveals Hilda’s past. Roger doesn’t believe Hilda really loves him and dumps her. A depressed Hilda quits her job--“I’m no good to you or even myself”--and plans to kill herself by jumping into the river, but Roger shows up and they reconcile.

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Pages: 9

Notes: Writer credit from table of contents page.

Reduce Fat!

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Feature(s): American Healthaids Co.

Character(s): Joan Fleming of New York City; unnamed woman

First Line: Don't be denied a beautiful, attractive figure.

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Notes: Inside back cover mail order ad for weight loss plan from American Healthaids Co., Dept. 134, 871 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.

Have a Slimmer Youthful Feminine Appearance Instantly!

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Feature(s): Adjust-O-Belt

Character(s): two unnamed women

First Line: Don't look old before your time!

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Notes: Back cover mail order ad for Adjust-O-Belt girdle from Adjust-O-Belt Co., Dept. 26, 1025 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey.