Life, 1925-06-18 · page 33 of 43
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This is a humorous parody of the *Rover Boys* series, immensely popular adventure novels for young readers in the early 1900s. The joke mocks how formulaic these books were: the text describes characters accidentally stumbling into a theatrical production of their own story, complete with mandatory romantic subplot ("the love scene") and climactic action that always concludes at exactly "nine forty-five." The satire peaks when Dick protests this isn't a musical play—it's a *Rover Boys* book—prompting the audience to cheer wildly. The humor lies in exposing the series' predictable structure: love interest, dramatic exit, promise of the next installment (here: "The Rover Boys in the Sahara; or, How Tom Found a Place to Park His Car"), repeat. The "Place to Park His Car" reference is a modern touch, gently mocking how these supposedly timeless adventure tales were already becoming dated as automobiles proliferated.
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The Rover and Over Boys (Continued from page 13) the seats for their hats, “but we've got to part, Though the reason I do not know. But it’s always this way In a musical play At nine forty-five or so.” “But this isn’t a musical pla; Dick suddenly, while the audience paused in the aisles in amazement. “This is a Rover Boys’ Book!” “Hurray for the Rover Boys’ Serics !” shouted the enthusiastic audience, toss- ing their programs in the air and cheer- ing lustily, while the orchestra crashed in a rousing chord and the confetti flowed like water; then cheers mingled with applause as the walls buckled and collapsed and the climax brought down the house, and the Rover Boys and their girl friends found themselves driving home quietly in the moonlight. “The love scene threw us out,” ex- plained Tom reproachfully, as the party gazed about them in bewilderment. “We were simply planning to start a new Rover Boys’ Series,” began Dick apologetically ; but Dora blushed like a violet and called for a short cheer to change the subject. The cheer was given with a will; and the contents of that will, and how it led the Rover Boys a thrilling search among the Aztecs for the Lost City of the Incas, will all be related in the next volume of this series, to be entitled: “The Rover Boys in the Sahara; or, How Tom Found a Place to Park His Car.” And here let us say Good-by. © What a whale of a difference Justa few cents make Goop-By. % A Sure Way to End Dandruff There is one sure way that never fails to remove dandruff completely, and that is to dissolve it. Then you destroy it entirely. To do this, just apply a little Liquid Arvon at night before retiring; use enough to moisten the scalp and rub it in gently with tho finger ti By morning, most if not all, of your dandruff will be gone, and two or three Just the Place hii 10 i letel, di Seer ore aes for a Coupon sign and trace of it, no matter how much WA star wil Gnd. too, thavall itching of the and incidentally, cow is the LIFE sealp will stop instantly, and your hair will be lustrous, glossy, silky and soft, and look and fcel a hundred times better. ‘You can get Liquid Arron at any drug store and a four ounce bottle is all you will peed. This tiple remedy bas never been known to fail. |, LIQUID ARVON ,. time to subscribe (10 weeks for one dollar). We have some mar- velous specials on schedule, in- cluding the Economy, Oxo Howe Weex, Go-Gettens’, Movie, Fiction, Feminine AND Buntesque Nup: 598 Madison Axe. New York, N. Y. I accept this pelden opportunity to become @ subscriber. Herewith Dollar for Ten Issues. adian, $1.20; Foreign, “antrHorlick’s _s Safe The ORIGINAL Milk \s Malted Milk 4 and Diet For INFANTS, Children, Invalids, Nursing Mothers, etc. Avoid Imitations comicbooks.com