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Real Life Comics #52 (1950)

Pines · 1950 · 36 pages

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Contains 10 stories
Jim Bridger Western Trail Blazer
5 pp · non-fiction; biography; western-frontier
Jim BridgerBrigham Young

Jim Bridger, a seasoned explorer and guide, earns respect across the American West through his firsthand knowledge of the frontier, from discovering Salt Lake and Yellowstone to helping negotiate peace with Native American tribes. When Mormon leader Brigham Young seeks guidance for his people’s westward journey, Bridger offers his expertise, proving his value despite widespread skepticism back East. As his reputation grows, so does his influence—trusted by both settlers and tribes, though his past remains a subject of ridicule among those who never ventured into the wilderness he mastered.

Dick Oliver Boys' Club Hero!
1 pp · non-fiction; biography; sports
Dick Oliver

Dick Oliver, a Fair-Haven Boys' Club member, recounts his quick thinking during a 1949 rescue when he saved a ten-year-old boy who was drowning in the Acushnet River. With calm guidance and a steady hand, he helped the boy stay afloat until he could be pulled to safety, earning recognition from both his Boys' Club and the American Legion.

Funny Facts
0.5 pp · non-fiction
The Story of the Shoe
5 pp · non-fiction; history
Lyman BlakeJan Matzeliger

In a whimsical legend, a king orders his kingdom carpeted to protect his feet, until a humble leather-worker presents the first shoe—though history reveals shoes have existed for millennia, from ancient Egypt to Roman society. The story then shifts to the industrial evolution of footwear, highlighting the pivotal role of Jan Matzeliger and Lyman Blake in revolutionizing shoe production through mechanized innovation.

Untitled story
0.5 pp · non-fiction; sports
The Days of Chivalry
4 pp · fantasy; historical
JerryJillMr. Noah

Jerry, Jill, and their museum-attendant friend Mr. Noah use the magic meteor to travel back to the year 1,000 A.D., where they find themselves mistaken for enemy squires during a battle. As they try to flee from a pursuing knight, Mr. Noah uses an abandoned bow and arrow to distract the enemy, allowing them to escape back to their own time through imagination.

Leif the Lucky
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Leif EricssonTyrker the GermanBiarni HeriulfssonHakiHekya

Leif Ericsson sets out on a voyage westward, guided by tales of Vinland, a fertile land of vines, accompanied by Tyrker the German and his crew. After surviving storms and encountering peaceful islanders, Leif is tempted to stay but ultimately continues his journey, driven by his promise to find a new home for his people.

Quaint Customs
0.67 pp · non-fiction
Cooperstown 'Cradle of Sock'
4 pp · non-fiction; history; sports
Cadet DoubledayDaffy DeanDizzy DeanJanHenry

In a nostalgic journey through baseball’s history, a young boy and his father explore the National Baseball Museum in Cooperstown, where a mysterious trunk sparks a story spanning decades. From Cadet Doubleday’s early innovations on a rocky field to the rise of legendary players like Dizzy Dean and Daffy Dean, the tale traces baseball’s evolution from a local pastime to America’s beloved national sport. The visit culminates in awe at the museum’s treasures, including Babe Ruth’s retired number, deepening the boy’s understanding of why Cooperstown is known as the "cradle of sock."

Hidalgo
4 pp · non-fiction; biography
Miguel HidalgoGeneral Callego

Miguel Hidalgo, a priest who dedicated his life to improving the lives of poor Indian peasants in Dolores, is drawn into rebellion when he learns of Spanish plans to exploit Mexico’s instability. As he rallies his people with the ringing bell of Dolores, a movement for independence begins—but with General Callego leading a powerful Spanish force, the fight for freedom becomes a dangerous struggle against overwhelming odds.

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