“The Tearoom Diners” (Among Us Mortals, 10/8/1950)
by W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962)
18.5 x 15 in., ink on board
Coppola Collection

W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962) was known for his masterful black and white Sunday page, “Among Us Mortals,” sometimes referred to as the Hill Page. Please see the Gallery description for more about Hill.

From this October 8, 1950 edition, titled “The Tearoom Diner” some quotes:

“ “Is ten cents enough to tip? You know she never did bring us the extra butter we asked for.” “

“This is one of those intimate tearooms where the tables are so close that every nearby conversation can be overheard distinctly, and enjoyed by all. The stylish stout in the center is telling about poor Uncle Pete, who went to the refrigerator for some beer, and drank a bottle of benzine that happened to be there my mistake. The boys at the left are entranced.”

“Dog Owner Blues” (Among Us Mortals, 05/18/1950)
by W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962)
18.5 x 15 in., ink on board
Coppola Collection

W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962) was known for his masterful black and white Sunday page, “Among Us Mortals,” sometimes referred to as the Hill Page. Please see the Gallery description for more about Hill.

From this May 18, 1950 edition, titled “Dog Owner Blues” some quotes:

“ ”Your dog Tags has such beautiful eyes.” This is always a safe remark when something pleasant has to be said about a pet dog. (The owners are flattered, but not Tags. He knows these people don’t mean it.”

“ ‘The only person Margot seems to dislike is our laundryman, and she’s nipped him twice. I tell him it’s his own fault. If he wouldn’t let her see that he’s afraid of her, she wouldn’t bite him.” Dog-walkers have lots to talk over.’

“They’re Engaged!” (Among Us Mortals, 01/29/1950)
by W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962)
18.5 x 15 in., ink on board
Coppola Collection

W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962) was known for his masterful black and white Sunday page, “Among Us Mortals,” sometimes referred to as the Hill Page. Please see the Gallery description for more about Hill.

From this January 29, 1950 edition, titled “They’re Engaged!” some quotes:

“Bachelor friends of the bridegroom-to-be, acting too funny for words. The fat tease is telling the bride-to-be about “a girl Arthur used to be crazy about, a red-head named Ruby who wore a thumb ring.”

“Honey has brought Sweetie to call on his parents. He’s hoping there will be a good impression made on all parties and his watching first one and then another. Sweetie is working feverishly to seem sweet and naïve without appearing simple.’

“Monday Breakfast” (Among Us Mortals, 03/02/1949)
by W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962)
18.5 x 15 in., ink on board
Coppola Collection

W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962) was known for his masterful black and white Sunday page, “Among Us Mortals,” sometimes referred to as the Hill Page. Please see the Gallery description for more about Hill.

From this March 2, 1949 edition, titled “Monday Breakfast,” some quotes:

“These two lovelies room together and are breakfasting in the bathroom. They both have office jobs and are very introspective on Monday mornings. Each is thinking, “Oh, dear! Another week ahead at that office.” ”

“After breakfast. With husband out of the way and the children off to school the little wife takes time out to tune in her favorite soap opera. The Saturday episode was thrilling and she doesn’t want to miss anything.“

“Know them By Their Hats” (Among Us Mortals, 09/17/1944)
by W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962)
18.5 x 15 in., ink on board

W.E. (William Ely) Hill (1887-1962) was known for his masterful black and white Sunday page, “Among Us Mortals,” sometimes referred to as the Hill Page. Please see the Gallery description for more about Hill.

From this September 17, 1944 edition, titled “The Liquor Drought,” some quotes:

“The Cutie. This headgear is a favorite with the girl who is almost too cute to let live. The kind who says, “Don’t I say the CRAZIEST things!”

“The rakish angle. Watch out girls, this means “Wolf!” “