1928 advertisement from The Kansas City Call for ...
The Battle of the Century!
The text at the top identifies the combatants:
George Lee and his Novelty Singing Orchestra vs.Walter Page and his Famous Blue Devils
The text in the center poses these questions:
? Can George Lee Outplay The "Blue Devils?" Can He Outsing Jimmy Rushing? ?
The caption on the left reads:
Geo. Lee's Undefeated Novelty Singing Orchestra Has Never Met Defeat. -- Real Entertainment -- Songs -- Yes Lots.
The caption on the right reads:
Walter Page's Blue Devils -- Champions of the South. They Have Never Run From a Contest.
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