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The Funnies, #14

Published: November 1937

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1 page humor
Story 1 1 page humor

"Hey, gang, ol' Phineas Punkshot's leavin' fer Africa ta hunt lions!"

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from Salesman Sam daily (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx

Story 2 3 pages humor

"Seizing the opportunity to profit by the split-up between Alley Oop and Foozy..."

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from Alley Oop Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Story 3 3 pages humor; children

"Sure is a swell evening for a stroll eh, Lois?"

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from Herky Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Story 4 4 pages detective-mystery

"Tell his highness we accept his invitation to the celebration with pleasure."

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from Dan Dunn Sundays (Publishers Syndicate) 1937-03-07 - 1937-03-28

Story 5 2 pages non-fiction

"Sam Houston the Texas hero..."

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from Stranger Than Fiction daily (Watkins Syndicate) 1931-05-21, 1936-05-18

Story 6 3 pages humor

"They're th' the skis Aunt Martha gave me for helping her!"

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from Our Boarding House Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Fun with a Pencil
Story 7 2 pages
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Story 8 1 page humor; children

"But do I have to mail it now?"

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from Freckles and His Friends Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx

Featuring Everybody's Playmate

Story 9 1 page
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Story 10 2 pages western-frontier

"Coyote Pete is all smiles because Bronc Peeler sent word..."

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from Bronc Peeler Sundays (Consolidated News) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Featuring The Tiny Mites

Story 11 2 pages humor
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Story 12 3 pages humor

"I forgot t'duck in scrimmage yesterday..."

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from Boots Sundays (NEA) 1936-xx-xx - 1936-xx-xx

Story 13 2 pages science fiction

"A triumphal procession winds its way..."

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from Don Dixon and the Hidden Empire Sundays (Daily Eagle) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Story 14 1 page adventure

"Following the captain's directions, Ted and Slim seek out..."

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from Tad of the Tanbark Sundays (Daily Eagle) xxxx-xx-xx

Hero of 200 Battles

Featuring Stories in Stamps

Story 15 1 page non-fiction
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Story 16 4 pages adventure

"Frankly, Miss Belfry, we don't know where to turn."

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from Captain Easy Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Ben's Plan!
Story 17 3 pages adventure
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from Ben Webster's Page Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Story 18 1 page humor; teen

"Hey - Scwibbly! This kid hit me!"

Storyline

When Scribbly's kid brother complains to him that another kid hit him, Scribbly tells him to fight back. It turns out the boy is the younger brother of Daphne Dimples. Unaware of the turn of events, Scribbly is confused when Daphne becomes furious with him and storms off.

Characters
  • Scribbly Jibbet
  • Dinky Jibbet
  • Daphne Dimples
  • Daphne's little brother (introduction, unnamed)
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Why Big Brothers Leave Home by Scribbly
Story 19 0 pages humor; teen

"Scwibbly - build me a house!!!!"

Storyline

Scribbly's mother forces him to help his kid brother build a house with blocks.

Characters
  • Scribbly Jibbet
  • Mrs. Jibbet
  • Dinky Jibbet
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Based on an idea sent in by W. Angie Smith.

Story 20 1 page humor; teen

"Gee whiz!!"

Storyline

Scribbly can't figure out why Daphne Dimples is mad at him, but he is determined to make her like him again.

Characters
  • Scribbly Jibbet
  • Dinky Jibbet
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Why Big Brothers Leave Home by Scribbly
Story 21 0 pages humor; teen

"Well, how do you like this for a nick-name for my kid brother?"

Storyline

Scribbly nick-names his kid brother "Pesty".

Characters
  • Scribbly Jibbet
  • Dinky Jibbet
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Story Notes

This is the first of many nickname suggestions for Scribbly's unnamed kid brother.

Story 22 2 pages humor

"I've got to press this dress -"

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from Out Our Way Sundays (NEA) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Story 23 3 pages adventure; aviation

"We left the yacht, Nina, with Guilford and his cuthroat crew in charge."

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from Tailspin Tommy Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Story 24 1 page adventure; aviation

"We left June driving her roadster along a rough and seldom used road..."

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from Four Aces Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx

Story 25 2 pages adventure

"The Flat Heads, pounding on hollow logs..."

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from The Big Little Book - Og, Son of Fire (Whitman Publishing Co.) #1115

Featuring The Funnies Crossword Puzzle Page

Story 26 1 page
Story 27 2 pages crime

"Scar Lester and his gang came out of the bank..."

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Featuring Home Magic

Story 28 1 page
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Story 29 1 page humor

"Athough Harry Hihatt, a retired subway guard..."

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Sandy Ferguson - Sourdough
Story 30 2 pages adventure
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Story 31 3 pages humor

"You only paid $20 for it?"

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from Mutt and Jeff Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Story 32 3 pages humor; children

"Whatcha training for, Jimmy?"

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from Reg'lar Fellers Sundays (Bell Syndicate) xxxx-xx-xx - xxxx-xx-xx

Fine Points of Football

Featuring Be a Big Leaguer

Story 33 1 page non-fiction; sports
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Alan Villiers
Story 34 1 page non-fiction
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Story 35 1 page humor; children

"You think I'm rushin' th' season..."

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