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One Disenchanted Evening!

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Alice Morrell; Raoul Dufour

First Line: Perhaps it's all just a dream...

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Pages: 1

Flashing Simulated Diamond Rings

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Feature(s): The Jewelry King

First Line: These imported beauties must be seen to be...

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Pages: 1

Notes: Inside front cover mail order advertisement for inexpensive rings from The Jewelry King, Dept. FC-10, 31 West 47th St., New York 36, New York.

Deepest of Loves!

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Bonnie Rutherford; Larry Peabody; Robert Endicott; Cynthia Endicott; Cheryl Henshaw

First Line: I really believed I was doing the right thing when I...

Synopsis: Fashion model Bonnie doesn't want to marry Larry, a young new doctor. They part ways and she has a fling with socialite Robert Endicott until he leaves her to marry another woman. Bonnie is devastated and regrets letting Larry leave her.

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Pages: 6

Notes: Possible reprint? This story has the look of a late 1940s Fox romance production, very heavy with dialogue and text lettering.

A Whole House-full of Doll Furniture

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Feature(s): House of Dolls

First Line: Well, talk about a little girl being busy...

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Pages: 0.55

Notes: Mail order advertisement for doll house furniture from House of Dolls, Dept. 10, 31 West 47th St., New York 36, New York. The ad states 26 pieces, but the box in photo has 28 pieces stated on the package. Appears between pages 1 and 2 of the first comic story.

Skin Problems?

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Genres: science and technology

Feature(s): Lobex

Character(s): sad woman and man with acne

First Line: No need to suffer the embarrassment and misery of pimples...

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Pages: 0.45

Notes: Mail order advertisement for new improved LobeX from LobeX Products, Dept. TE-10, 31 West 47th St., New York 36, New York. Appears between pages 1 and 2 of the first comic story.

Charms for Your Jewelry

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Feature(s): 100 Charms Company

First Line: Expensively vacuum plated in gorgeous finishes-

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Pages: 1

Notes: Mail order ad for 100 charms for only $1 from 100 Charms Co., Dept. 1007, 114 East 32nd St., New York 16, New York. Ad appears between pages 4 and 5 of the first comic story.

One Disenchanted Evening!

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Alice Morrell; George Brown; Raoul Dufour

First Line: Paris in the Spring! Songs are written about it...

Synopsis: Alice is on a vacation in Paris with her parents, her fiancé George and his parents. Raoul, a charming street entertainer offers to guide them but is really only interested in Alice.

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Pages: 6

Notes: A reprinting of the comic story "I Found My Love in Paris" from All True Romance (Comic Media, 1951 series) #17. Story and art have had several modifications made in order to gain approval from the Comics Code Authority. Marty Elkin's signature has also been removed.

She Once Had Thin Legs!

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Feature(s): Modern Methods

First Line: The most encouraging news for women with thin...

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Notes: Mail order ad with testimonials for Shapely Legs Home Method from Modern Methods, Dept. SL-231, 296 Broadway, New York 7, New York. Ad appears between pages 2 and 3 of the second comic story.

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Writer(s): Edith Wood

Penciller(s): ? (illustrations)

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Genres: romantic

Feature(s): Edith Wood Lovelorn Editor

First Line: I'm engaged to a man who is twenty.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Advice column with letters from four anonymous readers. Appears between pages 5 and 6 of the second comic story.

I'm So Proud You're Mine!

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Genres: romantic

Character(s): Stella Lawson; Ralph Lawson; Joan; Charlie; George; David

First Line: I'm a country bride and my new husband's job...

Synopsis: Stella learns to adjust as a country girl living in the city with her new husband.

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Pages: 6

Fan Clubs for the Two Fastest Rising Recording Stars

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Feature(s): Cinema Fan Club

Character(s): Tab Hunter; Pat Boone

First Line: When you are a registered member of these two great...

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Pages: 1

Notes: Mail order advertisement to recruit people to join two fan clubs offered by Cinema Fan Club, Dept. FC-10, 31 West 47th St., New York 36, New York. Ad appears between pages 1 and 2 of the third comic story.

Do You Wear Specs?

Letters Page on Interior Page(s)

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Writer(s): Edith Wood

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Letterer(s): ? (feature logo); typeset

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Genres: non-fiction, romantic

Feature(s): Edith Wood

First Line: Nothing is farther from the truth than the saying...

Synopsis: Edith Wood writes an article urging women to get glasses if they need them and that glasses are no longer considered ugly.

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Pages: 1

Notes: Text article with two love-lorn letters. Appears between pages 4 and 5 of the third comic story.

The Heart of the Matter

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Genres: romantic, western

Character(s): Priscilla Atwater; Hank Liddel; Judge Jonah Taylor; Tim Taylor; Mrs. Taylor

First Line: It seems that all I've worked for so long has...

Synopsis: Miss Atwater is the new school teacher who has Hank, a returning World War II veteran in the same class with the young children. He kisses her after school and the news gets back to Judge Taylor who wants to fire her. Priscilla gets a reprieve but after a lesson in democracy, the whole town gets in an uproar over women's rights and their being the equal of men.

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Pages: 6

Notes: Appears to be a reprinting of an earlier story from the late 1940s. Word balloons and captions overcrowd the panels with tiny artwork of people's heads. Story is filled with western slang and a few spelling and grammar mistakes. The last panel has "For the Finest in Comics" with the Ajax logo and the Comics Code Authority seal.

Real Dolls

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Genres: childrens

Feature(s): 100 Dolls Company

First Line: Don't shake your head in disbelief!

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Pages: 1

Notes: Mail order ad for 100 dolls for only $1 from 100 Dolls Co., Dept. 2507, 228 Lexington Ave., New York 16, New York. Ad appears between pages 2 and 3 of the fourth comic story.

First Reducing Wonder Drug

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Genres: science and technology

Feature(s): Practical Research Company

Character(s): woman on scale

First Line: Here's fabulous, electrifying news you've been waiting for!

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Notes: Mail order advertisement for K-12, a reducing diet pill, from Practical Research Company, Dept. 10, 31 West 47th St., New York 36, New York. Appears between pages 5 and 6 of the fourth comic story.

Gain More Weight

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Genres: science and technology

Feature(s): More-Wate Company

First Line: Amazing new way developed

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Notes: Inside back cover mail order advertisement for More-Wate, a weight gain pill, from More-Wate Company, Dept. FC-10, 31 West 47th St., New York 36, New York.

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Genres: informational

Feature(s): Skylark Originals

Character(s): six female models

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Pages: 1

Notes: Back cover mail order ad from Skylark Originals, Dept. 99-08, Asbury Park, New Jersey. No title, no blurbs, just six pictures of models in dresses and very small text with sizes and pricing information. The mail-order coupon itself is an oval only measuring 1.5 x 1.25 inches.