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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1922
Page
7
A yellow angora kitten and a brother kitten called Lucky forgo pet treats to donate to the Baby Hippo fund. Their neighbor Prince Hattstadt the black and tan dog, along with his mistress, arrive with a dollar to join the effort.
Boston readers are urged to donate to the Baby Hippo Fund to bring a hippo to Franklin Park. Mayor Curley and officials back the plan, with children and schools asked to contribute pennies to dollars. Messages from supporters across Massachusetts note unique gifts and name suggestions for the eventual pet hippo.
A Philadelphia singing teacher visits Feirmount Park to give a lesson to Baby Hippo. The hippo responds with a surprised grin and laughter, ending the attempt to teach him to sing. The tale ends with plans for more guidance as the keeper recalls a tapir’s tune.
A letter from Charlotte Howland of 112 Brayton Road Brighton offers to buy a small pink ear from Baby Hippo for one dollar. The note presents a playful request and an addressed signoff.
A modest couple of collies named Bessid and Flossie from East Braintree announce their generous plan to contribute to the Baby Hippo fund. They offer tricks and a handshake to help bring happiness to children.
A Boston reader sends 20 cents to help buy the Baby Hippo and praises hippo stories. The note mentions helping buy elephants at the zoo and sacred cows, signed by Stanledy FB and Ruth BH Anderson of 2681 Washington Street.
A letter from a Harding resident describes a cat named Julius and a puppy named Midget who were not on deck in time to help buy Mollie and Waddy, hinting at a local tale or proceeding.
Post editor shares letters from children hoping to ransom the Baby Hippo and bring it to Boston. Voices ask if the animal sweats blood and plead for donations, with addresses like Herbert Kenney of Roxbury and Francis Schildig of Mattapan sending quarters and teeth-related curiosity.
A letter from Teddy of Brooklife expresses affection for a poodle and mentions a contribution for Baby Hip Po, describing a loving family moment and a small, thoughtful gesture toward a sibling.
In Rome on May 21 Signor Modigliani a Socialist introduced in the Chamber of Deputies a bill for full women suffrage on equal terms with men.
Miss Julia S. O Conn or, president of the telephone operators department, International Brotherhood Electrical Workers, will in six weeks study labor conditions in foreign fields. She was a passenger on the Samaria from Boston. Mrs Elizina M Towne aged 91 mother of Judge Omar A Towne died this morning in Franklin New Hampshire.
An advertisement explains rupture treatment, warning that improper supports worsen damage. It claims a rupture can be held in place with two fingertips if positioned correctly, then promotes a book and trial offer from Clutch Sons at 125 East 23rd Street, New York.
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