Miss Elsie Paper Doll, 1913

Here is Miss Elsie and some of her smart, new winter clothes. Cut out Miss Elsie, her dresses and hats. Dress her by bending back tabs at shoulders and feet. Cut along dotted lines of hats to fit them on her head.

This Miss Elsie paper doll appeared in a California newspaper on February 09, 1913.

Miss Boots Paper Doll, 1938

From the Boots newspaper comic strip of March 27, 1938. Many thanks to Edgar Martin.

7 Faces Of Dr. Lao

Great artistry for the coloring contest for the movie "7 Faces of Dr. Lao". There were only a few movies that all of us kids (my 3 brothers and I) would sit down together and watch. I can think of three at this moment - 1) Father Goose with Cary Grant , 2) The Bridge On The River Kwai, and 3) 7 Faces of Dr. Lao. Tony Randall is terrific in this movie. From Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide - 7 FACES OF DR. LAO (1964) Directed by George Pal. Starring Tony Randall, Barbara Eden, Arthur O'Connell, John Ericson, Kevin Tate, Argentina Brunetti, Noah Beery, Jr., Minerva Urecal, John Qualen and Lee Patrick. Engaging fantasy of Western town brought to its senses by parables performed by mysterious traveling circus; tour de force for Randall, who plays six roles. William Tuttle won special Oscar for makeup creations. Based on Charles G. Finney's novel, The Circus of Dr. Lao.

If you only know Tony Randall for his comedic work, then you must see this movie - he is so good in the many roles that he plays. It is clear why the makeup artist won an Academy Award for his work in this very strange movie. Also, I have always liked Barbara Eden.

The Turr'ble Tales of Kaptin Kiddo Ad, 1909

THE TURR'BLE TALES OF KAPTIN KIDDO - Told by the Boswell of childish romancers, Margaret G. Hays, and pictured by childhood's cleverest caricaturist, Grace G. Wiederseim.

If you don't laugh, you can't laugh, when you see the pictures and read the first story in the Sunday Oakland Tribune for August 29.

THIS IS KAPTIN KIDDO - He's a "heap sight" funnier than he looks here, and, land knows, he looks funny enough!

This newspaper Ad for the new comic strip "The Turr'ble Tales of Kaptin Kiddo" appeared in the newspaper in August of 1909. The artist, after her divorce from Mr. Wiederseim, became the very well known artist, Grace G. Drayton, of Dolly Dingle fame.

Paper Doll by Lorraine Kramer, age 12

This paper doll by Aunt Elsie Paper Doll Club member, Lorraine Kramer, age 12, appeared in the Tribune on June 22, 1941.

MISS BETTY And Her Clothes, 1913

"Here is Miss Betty and her pretty clothes for you to cut out. You fit on her dresses by bending back the tabs at the shoulders. By cutting her hats along the dotted lines you can fit them nicely on her head." This paper doll appeared in a California newspaper on February 16, 1913.

HAPPY GO TEXAN DAY!

I have seen lots of cowboys and horses on the streets of Houston today. Boy Howdy, it must be Rodeo time again. I loved dressing up as a cowgirl on Go Texan Day when I was little. I am with my parents and two of my brothers in the other photo, my oldest brother was behind the camera. I love Texas and I really enjoy seeing the trail riders coming into town.