True: The Man’s Magazine – September 1948 – “Oxen Pull at County Fair” (No Label)
This September 1948 issue of True: The Man’s Magazine features Warren Baumgartner’s lively County Fair cover, highlighting the traditional ox-pull event, and offers a broad range of adventure stories, investigative journalism, humor, science, and practical features. A quintessential example of True’s postwar variety and style, this issue is in good condition; the exact copy shown in the photos is the one you will receive. Please review images for a full sense of its condition.
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Table of Contents
Book-Length Feature
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Gentleman King of Cards — Michael MacDougall – p.118
The story of Richard Canfield, a master gambler whose wit and luck made him a legend.
Adventure
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The Paragon of Train Robbers — Cameron Shipp – p.28
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Match This, You Men — Robert E. Pinkerton – p.32
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Old Man ’Roo — Albert Richard Wetjen – p.36
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How Low-Down Is the Mangy Coyote? — J. Frank Dobie – p.38
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Lulo Was No Lady — Wilmon Menard – p.56
In the News
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Big Kissin’ Jim — Robert C. Ruark – p.25
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Strange People — Daniel P. Mannix – p.34
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Deep Horizons — George Scullin – p.52
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Double Life of Mr. Hobby – p.98
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What’s New in Casual Wear? – p.98
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What’s New in Men’s Apparel? – p.101
Personalities
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TRUE’s Who—A Horse’s Best Friend Is Connors — Tom O’Reilly – p.46
Sports
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Please Pass the Spoons — Robert Page Lincoln – p.40
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Arlie’s Known Them All — Charles Dexter – p.61
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Toller Dog — David M. Newell – p.62
Science
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What the Bullet Does — Lucian Cary – p.48
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The Light That Took 10 Years — Norman Carlisle – p.58
Fact Mystery
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The Case of the Scrambled Sleepers — Alan Hynd – p.44
Short Features
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Truely Yours – p.4
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The Editor Speaking – p.8
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Next Month – p.11
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TRUE Goes Shopping – p.12
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Books for Men – p.14
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County Fair – p.16
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Man to Man Answers – p.20
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The Batsmen and the Touring Car – p.43
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Pluvius vs. the People – p.51
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This Funny Life – p.55
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Strange But True – p.60
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Build It Yourself – p.68
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Twists – p.84
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The Reckless Voyage of Solomon Sweatland – p.90
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Your Handyman I.Q. – p.104
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Number One Pilot – p.117
A colorful and engaging mid-century issue, this edition of True combines practical tips, frontier tales, humor, and reportage—an excellent addition to any vintage magazine collection.