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# Page 129: Story Conclusion with Vintage Advertisements This page contains the conclusion of "Pigskin Patsy," a crime or detective story serialized from page 72. The prose depicts the climactic resolution where characters Barry, Laura, and others confront a corrupt ex-Commissioner. The story ends with Barry and Laura leaving a newspaper office together, with Barry expressing his hardened cynicism about trust following their dangerous ordeal. The right side of the page features period advertisements for mail-order business opportunities (Bostonian shirts/shoes, Kendex hosiery), Sahara soap, and Cat's Paw rubber heels—typical of pulp magazine monetization practices from the early-to-mid 20th century.

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Pigskin Patsy (Continued from page 72) little Stackie knew, it seemed easier to kill Sit. McBride came in at the wrong time. The Commissioner hired me.” “Rot!” the gaunt white-haired man said. “Dream stuff! It’s absurd.” “1 cover myself,’’ Leeds said. ‘Every time. They made the deal in Si’s car. You'll find a complete record of the con- someplace among Sis stuff. were going to use it to shake He gulped for All the versation Later we down the Commissioner.” air. “I can give you a lot of stuff. names of the big shots.” Then, without warning the gaunt white- haired man was running for the windows. He had to pass Barry. Barry came off his chair in a full professional rolling block. The ex-Commissioner fell and then got up slowly. Every bit of fight was gone. “Thanks, McBride,” DeWitt — said. “Take the hardware off him, Ed.” They came out of the newspaper office arm in arm. “How many peo- “get a chance to help at eleven, ple,” Laura said, write the article that turns them from a bum back into a hero?” “And I don’t even get space rates.” “No. All you get is me.” “That sounds like I’m being overpaid.” She stopped and faced him, her expres- sien pleading. “Tell me everything is all right now, Barry.’ “Between us, darling, they’ re better than they used to be. But me and the rest of the world will never. be on quite the same hasis again. I'll bow for the big cheers and the speeches and all the rest of it, but T won’t believe that stuff the way T used to. Now when a guy pats my back, I look for the knife in his other hand. No, not that strong. Just say that from now en my guard is up.” “With me, too?” He: pulled her close. “Hell, growled. “Tt know I can lick yous’ THE END ’ io, he Thousands Tread earn big, steady profits selling fa- mous Bostonian shirts, rainwear, hosiery, underwear and other everyday needs for men, women and chil- dren. Also new line of Hamilton shoes. No selling experience needed — if you're keen and really want to assure yourself of a steady income, Bostonian will back you and set you up in business. You get big profits, imme- diate cash and big selling kit. Our Com- pany has tripled its business in the last year. Write now — big Spring season ahead. Bostonian Mfg. Co., Dept. 401, 89 Bickford Street, -Bostoa 30, Mass. SAHARA WATERLESS SOAP CO., Gr MONEY-MAKING OUTFITS WITH ACTUAL SAMPLES Man or woman—young or earn steady income in. full a ag | you noed Is taralened REE aaa prepaid t mply write ordece fot dationaft advertised Kendox. nylon “posi sold wi amazing guarantea that gives free replace- ment if hose runs or. cause) within period upete Bde . refund of money If not as advertised thérein. Also 3 additional lines (I) bheautif lingerie (2) wonderful robes at amazing re te wearer prices (3) complete tine hese guaranteed ene full yoar er rep ~“y free. Ne money or ex- Oo agete needed t@ build your awa buslnoess @ deliver and” tolect, Ativatiée Gash plac huge bonus, provides replacemont samptoe of Alngerlo- rate fabrics: outhts, thing to pay now or tater. KEN D COMPANY ° (C@ & .(regardiore. of . o 3 monthe. Com- plete tine including eheerest 60 gauge. Car- § ries Good HousskeonlngiGuaranto Seal, whiok ole VOU Py € BABYLON money -m £ Michigan aking Stop using Harsh Abrasive Soaps, Sahafa will Remove Without Water — Paint, TarGrease, Grime, Printers’ Ink, etc. QUICKLY # EASILY — SAFELY. Contains Lanolin, Prevents Chapping and Rough Rid Hands. At Vout Dealer or Sond $1.00 for two 60c Tuber —’ Postpaid — Money-Back Guarantee — Agents Wanted Postcard wit! bring you sample nylon stocklap, and complete No obligation. Write: 99, N.Y. =} (E©)