Manic Monday--Things Were Different in 1949

From Police Comics #90 (1949):

Well, that deserves a closer look:





Lessons we've learned:

A) In 1949, it was considered cool for children to use toy guns to stop armed robbers named "Killer."

B) In 1949, armed robbers would surrender to children.

C) In 1949, police encouraged children to capture violent criminals that they weren't able to.

D) In 1949, children could get reward money for using toy guns to capture criminals.

Once again, proof I was born too late...

BONUS:

Gives a new meaning to eating hot lead...