Li'l Genius #42

Li'l Genius proudly demonstrates his ability to write his own name to his father, who takes him to a fair where the child becomes separated from his parents. A kindly doctor helps reunite Li'l Genius with his family, and his grateful father acknowledges his debt to the physician. Later, Li'l Genius's parents attempt to return him to the fair after learning he has no pet, but when they try to give him a snake, he protests the arrangement, leading his mother to reconsider her approach to disciplining the child. The issue includes back matter advertising various prizes and products available to readers.