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Humour v29 #39
Humour v29 #39 is a humor anthology magazine dated September 30, 1949, featuring "The Finest Selection of the World's Wit." The issue contains several humorous short stories and anecdotes, including "The Treatment: Knitting for Comfort," in which a man hilariously attempts to learn knitting to ease his aching back, only to be tormented by his wife's well-meaning instructions; "Tough Spot: The Dog Who Changed," about a family dog that returns from boarding appearing as a different breed; and various single-panel cartoons and brief jokes contributed from international publications such as The Saturday Evening Post, Toronto Globe, and others. The magazine combines illustrated stories with short witty observations and comic vignettes throughout.