Measures 8-7/32" X 11-1/2", 44 pp including covers, b&w photos and illustrations, Volume XV, Number 8 (August 1933), published by The Open Road Publishing Co. (IL).

THE OPEN ROAD FOR BOYS was a "slick" magazine (as opposed to a "pulp"), designed to appeal to  primarily a boy teen audience, and concentrated on adventure fiction and outdoor sports activities, with some movie reviews and indoor hobby news, as well.  Contents:

Front Cover Art -- RAYMOND LUFKIN

The Duke Comes Through (short story) -- written by J. AUSTELL SMALL, illustrated by SIDNEY KING

The Test Of Tony Taylor (short story) -- written by PERCY S. LUCAS, illustrated by RAYMOND LUFKIN

The Open Road For Boys National Rifle Match -- written & illustrated by unknown

Dombo (short story) -- written by E. WALDO LONG, illustrated by CROSBY SMITH

Tan-Ta-Ka -- Chapter XI (serial fiction) -- written by HUBERT V. COTYELL, illustrated by HEMAN FAY Jr.

Movies (movie reviews of THE DEVIL'S BROTHER; BELOW THE SEA; THE LIFE OF JIMMY DOLAN; FROM DARK TO DAWN; and SUNDOWN RIDER

TIGER BRIDGE - Chapter One (serial fiction) -- written by WARREN HASTINGS MILLER, illustrated by PAGE TROTTER

Read 'Em And Grin! (jokes)

My Friend Abroad (Overseas Pen Pals)

The Open Road Pioneers Club (Outdoor Camping Tips) -- written by Deep-River Jim

Letters From Members

Members Who Wish To Correspond

Cartoon Contest

Stamps 


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