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19. Grandpa(s). 1914–1924. In the earliest strips there are at least two
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The Teenie Weenies Book: the Life and Art of William Donahey
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Down The River With The Teenie Weenies , Rand-McNally (1940)
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296:--. Danny Dunce: see "the Dunce."
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357:--. the Lover. see "Mr. Lover."
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397:35. the Policeman: 1914–1970.
806:"The SF Site: In Memoriam 2009"
375:--. Mr. Turk: see "the Turk."
206:The Teenie Weenies: Their Book.
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