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Illustrated Chips #1673
Illustrated Chips #1673 (September 23, 1922) This anthology issue contains "The Merry Adventures of Weary Willie and Tired Tim," in which the two tramps stop at a farmhouse seeking shelter; after being chased up and down stairs and through various mishaps involving a rope and a barn, they narrowly escape with their lives. The issue also features "So Lonely," a serial story about a convict's child named Edwin Mansfield who is orphaned and alone, struggling to survive and ultimately seeking refuge at Thorley Station. Additionally, "Chasing the Ghost," a mystery tale, follows characters investigating ghostly occurrences involving spectral figures and supernatural events. The issue contains multiple other comic strips and stories typical of the weekly publication's variety format.