This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
7
The baby hippo named the greatest performer in the world will headline in more than 30 Greater Boston motion picture houses today. Concerted publicity aims to attract audiences with the unusual act across multiple venues.
The Boston Post promotes a citywide Baby Hippo fundraiser with matinees at major theatres. Children attend to fund a baby hippo’s purchase, while managers pledge matching coins or donate portions of proceeds. Notable efforts include the National Theatre Tremont street doubling child donations and events across Roxbury Dorchester Malden and Chelsea.
Mrs. C H Kidder of 1176 High Street Bath Maine reports nerves calmer after a week on Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes better sleep, restored energy, and refreshed mornings and recommends the tonic for anyone needing nerve support. Price 60 cents sold by druggists.
Advice on skin treatment using mercorized wax to remove freckles blotches and rough skin. Instructions suggest applying before bed and washing off in the morning to peel the outer cuticle. The article promotes this method as an easy cosmetic remedy.
Dancers led by Mme Isabella M Kay present a Cambridge recital at the Elks Lodge in Central Square. At 2 pm the show features 100 pupils in dances and songs with proceeds benefiting the Baby Hippo Fund aiming to send the Hippo to Boston. Expected large audience.
Twenty one steamers moved from this port to the James River base in Norfolk Virginia. The Poughkeepsie and West Zula led the convoy leaving the Army Base at South Boston under tow by Ballenas and Barrenfork respectively. The Poughkeepsie has been idle since April 1921 and the West Zula since December 1920.
Mrs Sally Tiffany Stevens of Tennessee, spending the summer at Gloucester, received a divorce from Herbert Ainsworth Stevens for cruel treatment. Judge Hall granted custody of their 10 year old son Hillary and ordered $60 monthly for education and support.
The Hippo Fund resumes matinee collections at multiple theatres on June 10 led by theatre managers including B H Green Albert J Locatelli William P Kelley Jules E Francke E H Mixer Gilman George A Haley Harry Wasserman Isadore Greenberg C R Black George A Haley William T Burns and others with penny matches and proceeds. Special matinees run June 12 13 14 at Somerville Broadway Orpheum Regent. Proceeds go to the baby hippo fund.
Judge Morton presided over a Volstead act session with about 60 defendants arraigned. Most pleaded not guilty, some admitted guilt and paid fines totaling 65 dollars with additional fines promised in the fall.
A group called Hurdy Gurdy Girls will march through Boston’s business section at noon to raise funds for the Boston Post Baby Hippo Fund. Priscilla Gallen and eight peers perform on a white hurdy gurdy in bright costumes, starting from Newspaper Row for an hour or more to boost the zoo appeal.
Edward Foster former president of Winchester National Bank and Edward Grosvenor formerly cashier with Joseph Adams Foster’s son in law pleaded not guilty to indictments charging misapplication of 76000 and aiding in the crime. They posted 15000 bail each and asked for time to qualify. Others pleading not guilty included Milton Stone Clyde Colt Benjamin Greenberg and Henry F Lynch.
Automobile owners are urged by John F. Dowd secretary of Mayor Curley’s Committee for Americanism to transport 200 disabled veterans to a circus Monday afternoon. At least eight cars are needed to shuttle veterans from Parker Hill West Roxbury and Chelsea naval hospitals.
An advertisement touts Noonan’s Hair Petrole as a cure for dry scalp and brittle hair. It claims a seven day trial will show a cleaner scalp and glossy hair, available from barbers or a $1 bottle from drug stores or the manufacturer T Noonan & Sons Boston.
The baby hippo at Philadelphia prepares for a long trip to Boston in a custom crate and coach. Workers position a small cage at the hippo’s door to acclimate him to confinement before the journey.
The article describes Louie raising funds to buy Baby Hippo and guiding him into a new cage before a trip to Boston. Baby Hippo enjoys the cage yet seems puzzled by the idea of travel, sights, and the forthcoming farewell party in Philadelphia.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.