Spank Levi

This newspaper cut-out is from May 27, 1911. Help Mrs. Spanker give Levi the tanning he deserves.

The Twins are Growing Up - 1913 by Raye Dryer

A Child's Garden Of Relatives

"A Child's Garden of Relatives" by Seymour Barnard and illustrated by Edna Eicke. I bought this little book at a library book sale a couple of years ago. The book has 34 brightly colored illustrations.

Baby Jack Paper Doll by Raye Dryer

Here is the baby Jack paper doll from the "Jack and Jill" newspaper paper doll series by Raye Dryer. Baby Jack appeared in an Indianapolis paper on November 16, 1913.

Flora McFlimsey's Wig - 1903

I found this cut-out in two different newspapers from 1903. Flora McFlimsey lost her hair from a fever and now she must choose a wig.

Fay's Kewpie Dolly Paper Doll from 1919

Fay's Kewpie Dolly paper doll appeared in the Aunt Elsie section of the Oakland Tribune on October 11, 1919.

Baby Jill Paper Doll from 1913

Raye Dryer created a newspaper paper doll series about twins, Jack and Jill. This paper doll of baby Jill appeared in an Indianapolis newspaper on November 23, 1913.

Aunt Jemima Coloring Contest

This newspaper coloring contest appeared in newspapers on February 05, 1958. Children ages 6 to 13 were to color Aunt Jemima to win prizes.

SAMMY Paper Doll from 1924

SAMMY in Sailor Suit and Overcoat gets all set for school. This newspaper paper doll is from November 16, 1924.

America Gives Thanks

I hope they did not serve green-bean casserole.

BOOTS and the Turkey

Boots celebrates Thanksgiving, from November 18, 1951. My thanks to Edgar Martin.

The Mayflower

Bobby and I at the Mayflower replica the summer of 1972. I loved visiting New England when I was a kid. The Junior Editor was a newspaper cut-out series for children and was very educational. This Mayflower Junior Editor cut-out ran in newspaper in the early or mid-1950's (I forgot to write the date on the page).

Happy Thanksgiving Coloring Contest

A Happy Thanksgiving coloring contest that ran in various newspapers in November of 1989.

ANNA BELLE'S Society's Thanksgiving Work

Anna Belle and her friend Marjorie doing their good deed for Thanksgiving. The Anna Belle paper doll series ran in newspaper from as early as 1909 and as late as 1927. This Anna Belle paper doll ran in newspapers in November of 1912.

Lucille Paper Doll - A Twinkle Tot

Lucille is a newspaper paper doll from "The Twinkle Tots From Cutout Town" paper doll series. The earliest Twinkle Tot that I have is from 1923 and Lucille is from 1929.

Georgia, a Paper Doll

Dolly-Doo Playtoy Cutouts appear to be another version of "The Twinkle-Tots from Cutout Town" newspaper paper doll series. Georgia is a Dolly-Doo paper doll that appeared in newspapers in 1926.

The Private Life of Helen of Troy - A Coloring Contest

Kids could win tickets to see the movie "The Private Life of Helen of Troy" starring Lewis Stone and Maria Corda by entering the newspaper coloring contest. This contest appeared in a Pennsylvania newspaper on February 08, 1928.

Priscilla Paper Doll from Aunt Elsie, 1920

A Thanksgiving paper doll from the Aunt Elsie section of the Oakland Tribune. Priscilla paper doll was published in November of 1920.

The Toyland Twins Coloring Page, 1927

Tess and Ted, the Toyland Twins, had a weekly coloring page in newspapers from 1927. In this coloring page, Tess and Ted are in Circus Toyland.

Cut-Outs For Children - 1909

This paper doll looks very sassy. Hands on hip and a look that says "You can't tell me what to do." - not my favorite look, I have seen it too often. This paper doll is from the Cut-Outs For Children series that appeared in newspapers in 1909 and 1910. Sassy girl is from November of 1909.

Valentino e-card from TCM

Turkey Coloring Contest - 1997

This Thanksgiving coloring contest appeared in some newspapers in 1997. I think it is a very attractive turkey.

BOOTS

Happy BOOTSDAY! Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

Crisco Coloring Contest - 1923

A pretty coloring contest that appeared in newspapers in January of 1923. The coloring contest was held by "Crisco" and consisted of several scenes like the one above.

Grandma Jennifer Paper Doll by Laura R. Brock

Grandma Jennifer, another member of the paper doll family by Laura R. Brock. This paper doll appeared in newspapers in 1933.

Horn of Plenty Coloring Contest, 1977

A nice "Horn of Plenty" newspaper coloring contest from 1977. We are so blessed with the abundance of food that we have in the U.S.A. and we should remember to give thanks for this blessing.

Wilhelminia Paper Doll, 1909

Another paper doll from the newspaper paper doll series "Around The World With Dorothy Dot". This is the second paper doll in the series - Little Wilhelminia of Holland. Wilhelminia appeared in newspapers on April 11, 1909.

SALLY Paper Doll from Aunt Elsie, 1920

This newspaper paper doll appeared in the Oakland Tribune in October 1920. "Sally" is from the Aunt Elsie page for children.

MOD MOMMA Coloring Contest

"Color the NEW Mod Momma" a coloring contest held by MDU and appeared in newspapers in 1972. The contest was to promote the advantages of gas appliances. What was Mod Momma doing with Elvis' jumpsuit?

BOOTSDAY

These BOOTS paper dolls appeared in the Sunday comics of 1951. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

Happy 40th Anniversary to Sesame Street

Happy 40th Anniversary to Sesame Street. The Sesame Street coloring contest appeared in newspapers on October 07, 1982 - the winners received JCPenney gift certificates. The paper doll greeting card is from Gibson Greetings, Inc in 1986.

SUE Paper Doll by Laura R. Brock, 1933

Another newspaper paper doll by Laura R. Brock. Sue is part of the paper doll family series that ran in newspapers in 1933 and 1934.

Williams CAMP FIRE SYRUP - Coloring Contest, 1925

This is my favorite coloring contest. This ad for Williams CAMP FIRE SYRUP appeared in newspapers on October 23, 1925. "Strictly Pure made of 75% Cane Granulated Sugar Syrup, 25% Maple Sugar Syrup, Scientifically Blended, A Deliciously Wholesome Product" by the Bliss Syrup Refining Co., Geo. R. Williams, Pres., Kansas City. The coloring contest was open to all boys and girls 4 to 15 years old.

British Library - ecards

The website for the British Library offers a selection of beautiful free e-cards. It is a very interesting site.