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02 Jun 1922

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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1922

Page

18

Baby Hippo fund raise lights up Boston crowds

The Boston Post reports a lively Baby Hippo fundraising campaign in Newspaper Row. Citizens from city hall officials to Dorchester students donate as crowds gather for shows by Hank Sylow’s troupe and Girl volunteers. Donations flood in from Ludlow VT to Roslindale, with plans for cinema hippo shows and a final drive before June 17.

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Boston Hank Sylow Herman Josephs Paul Jerome City Hall Francis X. Mahoney David J. Johnson Thomas P. Glynn Frank P. Rock Rupert 8. Carven Atherton Dorchester Venota Girls’ Club Novell Splendid Idea America Baby Hippo Washington Street ABY Hippo Fund POST Boston Post Walter A. Jordan, Jr Ferrets Saterclean Lawrence Jack Grits Newaboy State House Lettees Paula Arthurrington Suffolk Marie Illiam Toots Phyllis Virginia Jusan Davi Gras G.mahoney Brighton Rom Milne Mang Colem Ee Widge B. L.ene Malden Carleton Wentworth Coeneths Crawshaw Grawshaw Howara Inc Robbins H. Nor “ Miley Ebbins Iiver Wea Ydia Han Levitan Sonda Helen Cohen Rebecca Trager To Be Yowan Esceee Twin Pavia Om Ome Ibara Doe Main St Clausen Bistis Scott Ross Cambriage N. Paulina St Chicago Pitteneld N. EH A. Ineelis Delano Malcolm I. Ruddoc Hibart P. Fletcher Eugene H. Fletcher Verndale Rd Milton Bobbie Fred Manning Kenneth Smith Melrose Barbara Smith Dorothy Crandall East Braintree Eleanor Crandall Parr Ina Chadick Califor Office Harvey Carrie Alice Brome Richard Mary John Helen Alice Fitzgerald Rawson Rd Aper Row Circus Colon Harriet Lilley Edna Lilley Tata Beverly Jane Fitzsimumons Orville Escvees Acsurphy Whathee George Schroom Bills Court Roxbury Roslindale Margaret Conlon von James Monater Jack Conlon Lilla Conlon Alice Conlon Agnes Conlon Thos. Conlon Babsey Conlon David Conlon Thomas Murrayo Frances Murray Rt Robert Murray Florence Murray Allen Paneer Billy Gertrude Barreray Ay Aweey Ors Anna Wat- We Mary Wat Ators Jack Foote Draper At Olfford H. Blanchard Harrison Ave No. Abington Father Nelligan 4Th St Bostom Walter Duffy Freddie Arlington Ralph, Arattag Norman ‘En Elisabeth Ruth Preble Highland Brockton Eleanor Charles Florence Davison Melrose Kiddies Batchelder At Sonny” Mellen A Little Pup Winnin Hbl City Room Hi Club Boaon Post Firet Centribe Robert Kiitos Mystepae Eo Eeerccensees Father McMahon St. Mary's Church Charles Cowm
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How to Wiggle Ears Like Baby Hippo

A reminder to read tomorrow's Hippo History offering on how to wiggle ears. The feature promises full instructions for children and adults to imitate Baby Hippo, with steps for right, left, or both ears, plus a note that the editors aim to educate Boston readers about hippos.

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Hippo Boston
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Patrolman Harvey B. Yates Dismissed over Bribe Allegation

Patrolman Harvey B. Yates a colored officer from Roxbury Crossing station was dismissed from the police force by Comepeenes Herbert 3 yesterday. He was alleged to have accepted a bribe from a Roxbury proprietress.

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Harvey B.yates Roxbury Crossing Comepeenes Herbert 3 Yates Roxbury
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Baby Hippo’s Health Myth Busting at Franklin Park

A playful feature about Baby Hippo at Franklin Park Zoo who never gets sick. Despite mumps like appearance and frequent blood red rashes, the keeper says he remains healthy, eats plenty, and dodges bubbles in his ears and headaches. The piece urges caretakers to keep his tank clean and portions modest.

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Baby Hippo Brother Louie Franklin Park Boston Hippo Sy Ag Ba Hippo Hippo Haitor
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Little Folk Plea for Baby Hippo Seen in Boston Post

Letters from young readers request a glimpse of the Baby Hippo, detailing contributions to the Baby Hippo Fund. One boy offers 50 cents raised for a school recital, while another child from Cambridge asks for naming ideas and funds.

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Howard Athenaeum Gay If Sond Cock Life Insurance Company the Hancock Alicé Kitzgerald Sabre Seale Gertrude Bohling Madge Gately Baby Hippo Fund Boston Post Baby Hippo Peter Zocchi Framingham Centre Iass
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Baby Hippo Fund Donation Letter to Boston Zoo

Helen M Rhodes of Lynn sends 25 cents to the Editor Hippo Fund asking the baby hippo come to Boston and join the Franklin Park Zoo animals and birds. She expresses a desire to visit and view them.

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Hippo Baby Hippo Boston Franklin Park Helen M. Rhodes Arlington Street Lynn
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Baby Hippo fund appeal from Reading Mass cat

A reader cat in Reading Mass named BEAUTIFUL K K KATY sends a quarter to aid the Baby Hippo fund, urging other cats to contribute. The note frames the appeal as a personal gesture from a family pet addressing Hindy in The Post.

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Hindy K-K-Katy Reading Mass
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Baby Hippo Fund Donation Note

Card from Carlton G. Parmenter of Marlboro enclosing one dollar to help buy the Baby Hippo. Mention of support from his brother and sister for the elephant fund.

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Hippo Carlton G. Parmenter Newton Street Marlboro
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Baby Hippo Phil Hippo name for Boston exhibit

A reader in Brighton Massachusetts suggests naming Boston's forthcoming baby hippo Phil Hippo to reflect Philadelphia origins. Enclosed is one dollar toward the purchase price. Christening may follow with celebrations hoped across New England.

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Boston Hippo Philhippo Phil Hippo Philadelphia New England Brighton Mass
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Child's Dollar Plea Aids Baby Hippo Fund

A letter from an 11 year old donor requests support for a baby hippo. The writer expresses hope that contributions will help secure the animal, mentioning a one dollar donation.

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Hippo
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Roxbury Aristocrat Cat Seeks Freckle From Baby Hippo

A letter from the Roxbury Aristocrat, signed Waddy Nawn, chides an assistant editor Hindy for conceit and touts the writer as the handsomest Maltese cat in Roxbury. He claims dignity and culture and requests a freckle on Baby Hippo, from 2 Quingy Street.

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Hippo Hindy Roxbury Baby Hippo
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Hippo History Readers Send Pennies in Age Count

A reader from Tecumseh writes to the Boston Post with sister Hortense Sherman, aged seven, and herself twelve, requesting to donate as many pennies as their ages in years. They praise the Baby Hippo and Hippo History features.

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An-Will Ag Boston Ludlow Hortense Shermer Tecumseh Sherman Rapid Service Atlantis” Avenue Margaret Conlon Roslindale Boston Post
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Young Reader Seeks Hippo Addition at Franklin Park

Eight year old Kenneth Gerard Currier from 84 Roseclair Street Dorchester writes to request adding a hippo to Franklin Park’s animal collection. He explains he saved pennies earned from errands to help fund the addition.

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Hippo Franklin Park Kenneth Gerard Currier Roseclair Street Dorchester
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Naming a Tiny Hippo Sparks Local Fund Drive

A reader suggests naming the newborn hippo "Tootsie" and sends 30 cents toward the purchase, promising more later. The note from FRANGES LOUISE HICKEY of 1422 Tremont Street Roxbury asks for thoughts on the proposed name.

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Franges Louise Hickey Tremont Street Roxbury
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Mass Held for Mrs. Mary Landrigan in Boston Cathedral

More than a score of prominent clergymen attended a high mass of requiem at the Cathedral for Mrs. Mary Landrigan a long time parishioner of the diocese. She was mother of Rev. James Tadrian of St Patrick's Natick and was buried at Calvary Cemetery.

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Mary Landrigan Boston James Tadrigan St. Patrick’s Church Natick Calvary Cemetery
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Frankin Park Eleanor Guyon Marguerite Gass Ruth Yule Anna Bendroth Isabel Axtell Fred Doherty Dolly Nelson Billie Brewer Maxie Newhall June Newhall Jackie Williams Kitty Morrissey Bebe Cressey Helen Dillon Alice Armstrong Charlotte Turner Ruth Garner Bertha Lloyd Fanny Lippus Mabel Cooper Nan Bassett Claire Porette Wolf Voile Chevy Chase Motley Repp Madras Yale Nainsock Union Victor Brand Master Tex” Union Lisle Hanover and Portland Sts Ba Tory Baby Hippo Little Folk Jack Wilhelmina Crowley Norman Street Cambridge Little Black Cat Carlton Wilhelmina Tecumseh and Hortense Tecumseh and Hortense Sherman Ludlow, Vt Kenneth Aids Fund Tootsie Fornfelds Temple Summer St Office of the Post
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