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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