Murphy creates Toots Casper comic strip family
The article profiles Jimmy Murphy creator of Toots and Casper, tracing his Chicago birth in 1892, Omaha and Spokane beginnings, Portland and San Francisco work, then New York Journal and King Features Syndicate. Buttercup the baby may become a president. Casper and Toots provide fashion and humor as the strip grows.
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Alexander Samalman
James HE. Murphy
Toots
Casper
Buttercup
Jimmy” Murphy
Chicago
Omaha
Murphy
Spokane
Spokane Inland Herald
The
Portland, Ore
Journal
San Francisco Call-Post
Portland
New York
New York Journal
King Features Syndicate
United States
California
Jimmy
Washington University Magazine termed indecent and unpatriotic
The Lash editor John R. Bromell was dismissed by President William Mather Lewis for indecent content and unpatriotic attack on George Washington. University officials seek discipline for other participants while Bromell threatens court action to reinstate and print a bolder issue. Bobby Jones Hagen golf row ends with no match.
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Associated Press
Washington
Washington University
The
Lash
School Aid
John R. Bromell
Bromell
the Lash
William Mather Lewis
New York
Lewis
George Washington University
Railroad News And Folks By John Moore
The column reflects on death and loss amid social change and personal tragedy. It notes the saloon’s decline and fewer New Year resolutions, praises local players, and mourns B F Moore’s wife, describing a young couple’s recent union and the grim reaper’s reach.
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Methuselah
Deandi
B. F. Moore
Grim Reaper
Comrade Death Message and Local Courthouse Notes
Telegram expresses sorrow and divine comfort in Tulsa. Chattanooga items report Evelyn Faris obtaining divorce and a marriage license the same day. the involved man is Raymond Bennett.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Evelyn Faris
Raymond Bennett
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Fla
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