Life Magazine, December 13, 1937 - U.S. railroads

Original Life Magazine from December 13, 1937 - U.S. railroads, train, locomotive

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Excellent Condition Out of stock	$46.95	Out of stock
These issues are extremely nice. These are in amazing condition and are great for framing or giving as a cherished gift. Some may have very minor defects and address labels.
Good Condition Out of stock	$34.95	Out of stock
These issues are in pretty good shape. These are great for those who want a complete, original, average condition issue to read and enjoy. They may have some light to moderate flaws like small tears, spots, library stamps etc. but would make a great piece of history for the budget minded to mark any occasion.

Some of the contents in this issue

ICC considers an increase in freight rates, article of interest to train history buffs. Nice letter to editor likening captions to photos, "as important as a bridegroom is to a bride." Actually interesting two page Bell Telephone System ad with all the presidents of the company, photos, first jobs, first pay rate. The palm prints of famous people, palm reading. President Roosevelt calls for 3,000,000 Dream Houses (cost $3,000 to $6,000 each), great floor plan of one, exterior photos of many, some interior photos, these are reasonably sized homes unlike what it built today in 2007.Dr. Gustav Eckstein and his canaries, birds. California's oldest native son - ancient native American grave in Sacramento valley. British army buys U.S. mules. Los Angeles landslide in Elysian park. Biggest toy train maker has biggest year - Lionel. Should High Schools become Trade schools? Black Haiti, Voodoo - photo essay. Movie - Snow White, two pages are in delightful color. Science and Industry - Antiaircraft guns, great photos. Very nice full page color International Trucks ad with yellow Kingan's Reliable Hams and Bacon truck. A brutal stage murder in "Of Men and Men" with Claire Luce, Broderick Crawford, Wallace Ford and more. Full page color DeSoto car ad with Alice Faye in a red car. Very nice full page color Fisher car body ad (Unisteel turret top) with ski theme, well done. Party with New York socialite Cynthia (a mannequin). Full page Grippers gold ad with Ralph Buldahl and Sam Snead. Small photos and letter on the coolest car! - the cabin sedan by Arthur S. Thompson, top lifts up