The Gem Theater

The Gem Theater, about 1915. Thanks to Larry Weldman for sharing this old picture of the Gem Theater from Ohio Street, one the magic palaces I called home every Saturday morning.

Cowgirls Romances

Cowgirl Romances #4: Westerns and comic books weren’t just for boys back in the Golden Age. As you can see, Oulhoot Cowgirl Romances were definitely for the girls.

Nick Carter

Nick Carter pulp magazine: Here’s an old black & white photo of a gentleman reading the May 1936 issue of the Nick Carter pulp magazine. I own many of the Nick Carter magazines.

Pilgrim Theater

PILGRIM Theater, featuring The She Creature and It Conquered The World. Ah, for the days when such theaters in towns showed great movies (LOL).  I wish everyone would share pictures of their local theaters, if you have them. They are such a delight. More, please.

Yet Another Old Newsstand

Here’s yet another old newsstand. Two young boys are reading Mutt & Jeff comic books. To the left is a stack of pulps, but I can’t make out the titles.

Another Old Newsstand

Here's another old newsstand that shows a youngster reading a magazine from the rack. Ah, those were the day, my friends.

Old Newsstand

Old Newsstand: Here’s another old newsstand. The young boy is reading a Golden Age Captain America. I see some pulps to his right: Clues, Ten Detective Aces, Black Mask, and others. There’s a Blue Book to his left. I remember reading comic books at Kress’s on Indiana Street in Wichita Falls at a rack like this.