Pulp Fiction, 1939 · page 5 of 116
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This page is primarily an advertisement masquerading as educational comic narrative. It depicts a fictional character named Bill who becomes discouraged about his job prospects, then is encouraged by friends to pursue radio training. The comic shows Bill's supposed rapid success, with testimonials from supposed trainees claiming $3,500-yearly incomes and $10-$75 weekly earnings. The bulk of the page is dominated by a large advertisement from the National Radio Institute, promising spare-time and full-time radio work opportunities, offering training manuals, equipment, and job placement assistance. The advertisement includes a tear-out coupon for interested readers seeking more information.
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MWastecocwen A TIP GOT BILL A GOOD JOB! MY RAISE DIDN'T COME THROUGH MARY-1 MIGHT AS WELL GIVE UP, IT ALL LOOKS SO HOPELESS, ~~ If ISN'T HOPELESS EITHER _ BILL, WHY DON'T You TRY A NEW FIELD (LIKE RADIO? TOM'S RIGHT = AN-'UNTRAINED MAN HASN'T A CHANCE, I'M GOING TO TRAIN FOR RADIO TOO; IT’S TODAY'S FIELD * OF GOOD PAY OPPORTUNITIES JOB NOW--AND A BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD IN RADIO OH BILL, (7's WONDERFUL <a YOU'VE GONE AHEAD SO FAST IN RADIO. cast to $25 ee a Week gay Fee in Spare '2% —- Time §& Lessons “When I had com- pleted the first twenty lessons L had obtained my license ag Radio Broadcast Operator and immediately “T am making from $10 to $25 a week in spare timo while still holding my regular job as a machinist. joined tho staff of iI owe my success to YMPC, where I am N. R. I.’’°—WM. F. now chief operator.’’— RUPP, 203 W. Front HOLLIS FF. HAYES, St., West Consho- 85 Madison 8t., Lapeer, Mich, hocken, Pa. $3,500 a Year in Own Business “‘After completing the N. R. I. Course I became Radio Editor of the Buffalo Courier. Later I started a Radio Service business of my own, and have averaged over $3,500 a year.’’ tT. J. TRLAAK, 657 Broadway, Buffalo, N. Y. TRAINING FOR RADIO IS EASY AND I'M GETTING ALONG FAST~- THERE'S NO END TO THE GOOD JOBS FOR THE TRAINED RADIO MAN “TOM GREEN WENT INTO RADIO ANO HE'S MAKING GOOD MONEY, TOO: I'LL SEE HIM RIGHT AWAY, ET A JOB SERVICING Sets _ , CAN © BETTER D Sig, Many Radio Experts Make $30, $50, $75 a Week | Radio broadcasting stations employ engineers, operators, station managers and pay well for trained men. Wixing Radio sets in spare time pays many $200 to $500 a year—full time jobs with Radio jobbers, manufacturers and dealers as much as $30, $50, $75 a week. Many Radio Experts open full or part time Radio sales and repair businesses. Radio manufacturers and jobbers employ testers, inspectors, foremen, engineers, servicemen, in good-pay jobs with opportunities for advancement. Automobile, police, aviation, com- mercial Radio, loudspeaker systems are newer fields offering good opportunities now and for the future. Television promises to open many good jobs soon. Mon I trained have good jobs in these branches of Radio. Read how they got their jobs. Mail coupon. Many Make $5, $10, $15 a Week Extra im Spare Time While Learning The day you enroll I start sending Extra Money Job Sheets; show you how to do Radio repair jobs. Throughout your training I send plans and directions that made good spare time money—$200 to $500—for hundreds, while learning, I send you special Radio equip- ment to conduct experiments and build circuits. This 50-50 method of training makes learning at home interesting, fascinating, prac- tical. I ALSO GIVE YOU A MODERN, PROFESSIONAL ALL- WAVE, ALL-PURPOSE RADIO SET SBPRVICING INSTRU- MENT to help you make good money fixing Radios while learning and equip you for full time jobs after graduation. Find Out What Radio Offers You Act Today. Mail the coupon now for ‘‘Rich Rewards in Radio.’’ It's freo to any fellow over 16 years old, It points out Radio’s spare time and full time opportunities and those coming in Television; tells about my training in Radio and Television; shows you letters from meu I trained, telling what they are doing and earning. Find out what Radio offers YOU! MAIL COUPON in an envelope, or paste on a postcard—NOW!|! J. E. SMITH, President, Dept. SGAs8 National Radio institute, Washington, D.C, J. E. SMITH, President, Dept. 9GA8 National Radio Institute, Washington, D. C. of training men at home to become Radio Experts, Please mention Aca Fiction Group when answering advertisements ? (COLA BILL, JUST MAILING THAT COUPON GAVE ME A QUICK START TO SUCCESS IN RADIO, MAIL THIS ONE TONIGHT TYou SURE KNOW ES ann ek oak THATS $15 IVE NEVER SOUNDED Dear Mr. Smith: Without obligating me, send ‘‘Rich Rewards in Radio,”’ which points out the opportunities in Radio and explains your 50-50 method (Please Write Plainly.) MADE THIS WEEK IN SPARE TIME ALL TRAIN YOU AT HOME “In: Your Spare Time For A : ‘GOOD RADIO JOB J. E. SMITH, President National Radio Institute Established 25 years He has directed the training of more men = Radio than anyone else. IWABMED. 00000so000000es60ensocecesccccseed000nencesbecesesseccescesedGlulc eeeeeee ADDRESS. POSSESSES HEHEHE ESSE EEE EHEEH ESOS SHOE HOSHOC FEES RE HEHE HEEB EEE EE CLUES ciwancdbbebdat toes ceasnest sob ne dovecesictecdéemetenseot tL Allivssasesel BESS SR SMASH ST SSSSSSCSSSRLSOSSSCSCSSHscs IelOOOKKS, COR