Measures 8-5/16" X 11-9/16", 44 pp including covers, b&w photos and illustrations, Volume XVII, Number 2 (February 1935), 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 -- CHARLES HARGENS

The Word Of Fouche (short story) -- written by J. WINCHCOMBE-TAYLOR, illustrated by CHARLES HARGENS

The Pay-Off (short story) -- written by FRED M. TIBBOTT, illustrated by GEORGE AVISON

Barton's Coldest Fire (short story) -- written by C. W. WHITTEMORE, illustrated by WALTER J. HEFFRON

Lost In The Wilds : Part Four (true story of International Balloon Race & WARD T. VAN VOOREN) -- written by H. S. WATERHOUSE

Pirates Of Keu Shan (short story) -- written by Lt. D. N. GOLDENSON, illustrated by PAGE TROTTER

Frozen Furs -- Chapter Two (serial fiction) -- written by RICHARD M. NANCE, illustrated by WESLEY WILLIAMS

DAVID COPPERFIELD In Pictures (with photo of W. C. FIELDS)

Read 'Em And Grin (jokes)

My Friend Abroad (Overseas Pen Pals, featuring ITALY) -- conducted by SVEN V. KNUDSEN

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

Letters From Members

Members Who Wish To Correspond

Stamps -- written by C. A. HOWES

The Cartoon Contest


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