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Dick Tracy “Mystery Contest” Chicago Tribune Serial. Chicago: Jan. 17-Feb. 26, 1949. Complete run of clippings from the Chicago Daily Tribune for the mystery contest, which asked participants to answer “What Became of the Black Bag with One Million Dollars.” Neatly mounted in a cloth-backed binder by one Dan Howard, who at the conclusion types out his solution to the mystery. Laid inside are a number of related clippings, for example listing cash winners of the contest (a total of $25,000 was offered in prizes). 4to. In a paper envelope with ink design and copy of Chester Gould’s signature. Light rippling to some pages from scrapbook adhesive, otherwise fine.