True: The Man’s Magazine – July 1948 – “Warning: The Danger of Male Sex Hormones” (No Label)
This July 1948 issue of True: The Man’s Magazine presents Albert Q. Maisel’s provocative report, “Warning: The Danger of Male Sex Hormones,” alongside an impressive mix of adventure, investigative features, humor, sports, and science. With its lively postwar style and Fred Ludekens’ vibrant “Chuck-Wagon” cover, this issue is an excellent collectible for fans of vintage men’s magazines. The item is in good condition; the copy pictured is the exact one you will receive. Please review all images for condition details.
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Table of Contents
Book-Length Feature
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Devil in Parson’s Boots — Tom Bailey – p.108
The tale of Reverend Dodd, who masked thievery and murder behind a preacher’s guise.
Adventure
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The Buttered Bride — Paul Gallico – p.24
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“Injun Devil” — Russell Annabel – p.28
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How to Shoot Elephants Tactfully — Armand Denis – p.32
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Aleutian Nightmare — Lt. R. G. Allett, USNR – p.56
In the News
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Warning—The Danger of Male Sex Hormones — Albert Q. Maisel – p.21
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Honest-to-Chuck Grub — Allan Gould & Emile C. Schurmacher – p.34
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Double Life of Mr. Hobby – p.94
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What’s New in Casual Wear? – p.94
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What’s New in Men’s Apparel? – p.97
Personalities
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The Awful Teratogeny of Homer Tate — Carlton Brown – p.54
Humor
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A Croquet Ball in Every Pot — H. Allen Smith – p.48
Sports
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The Kid Ring Lardner Missed — Milton Gross – p.30
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Golf Inside Your Noggin — Stanley Frank – p.46
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Lightning in the Sun — Ted Trueblood – p.51
Science
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What’s All This Stuff About Television? — Harland F. Manchester – p.42
Fact Mystery
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The Case of the Painted Lady — Alan Hynd – p.40
Pictorial
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Hardie Gramatky’s Harbor Voyage – p.87
Short Features
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Truely Yours – p.3
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The Editor Speaking – p.6
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Man to Man Answers – p.8
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Next Month – p.11
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TRUE Goes Shopping – p.12
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Books for Men – p.16
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This Funny Life – p.45
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Strange But True – p.50
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Rain Bank for a Sunny Day – p.57
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Monsters of Maybe Land – p.59
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The Shifting Teeth of Mr. Brown – p.61
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What Do You Know About Dogs? – p.64
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Build It Yourself – p.68
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Ride ’Em, Cowboy! – p.78
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Barleycorn’s the Name – p.102
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Mr. Beadle’s Baseball – p.105
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He Talks With Animals – p.107
A dynamic issue full of investigative reporting, sporting insight, and lighthearted pieces, this edition of True provides a fascinating window into postwar men’s interests and mid-century publishing.