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The image appears to be a sepia-toned photograph from the "Rotogravure Section" of a newspaper titled "The Boston Herald," dated March 17, 1929. The photograph depicts two lions lying down in a grassy area, seemingly resting. The text at the bottom of the image identifies them as "Prowlers of the Plains" and provides context that they were photographed while making a meal out of a wildbeest they had caught on the plains of Tanganyika, Africa. The caption also mentions that other remarkable pictures from the Colorado African expedition, headed by Paul L. Hoefer, were featured on another page of the section. The image has a vintage look, indicative of the era it was published.
This image is a page from the "Rotogravure Section" of "The Boston Herald," dated March 17, 1929. The page features a photograph of two lions in the wild, surrounded by tall grass. The caption below the photograph reads:
"PROWLERS OF THE PLAINS. These big cats were photographed while making a meal out of a wildbeeste they had caught on the plains of Tanganyika, Africa. Other remarkable pictures covering the Colorado African expedition, headed by Paul L. Hoefler, will be found on another page of this section."
The photograph is credited to Paul Hoefler, and it is noted that the images are from the Colorado African Expedition, provided by Wide World. The page has a vintage appearance, with a sepia tone and slightly aged paper. The text is neatly arranged, and the photograph is the central focus of the page.
This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping from The Boston Herald, dated Sunday, March 17, 1929, mounted on a page inside what appears to be a scrapbook or photo album. The clipping is from the “Rotogravure Section,” a high-quality photo section common in newspapers of that era.
The central feature is a large, sepia-toned photograph showing two large cats—likely lions or lionesses—resting amid tall, dry grass on the African plains. One cat is lying down with its head raised, while the other is positioned slightly behind, also in repose. Their posture suggests they are satiated, having just fed, as confirmed by the caption.
Below the image, the caption reads:
PROWLERS OF THE PLAINS. These big cats were photographed while making a meal out of a wildebeeste they had caught on the plains of Tanganyika, Africa. Other remarkable pictures covering the Colorado African expedition, headed by Paul L. Hoefler, will be found on another page of this section.
(Copyright Paul Hoefler, Colorado African Expedition, from Wide World)
This indicates the photo was taken during the Colorado African Expedition (1928–1929), led by Paul L. Hoefler, and distributed by Wide World Photos, a major international news agency at the time.
The scrapbook’s black binding and aged, yellowed paper, along with handwritten notation (“Boston Herald March 17, 1929”) at the top of the page, suggest this is part of a carefully preserved collection of historical press clippings or personal memorabilia.
In summary, the image is a historical archival piece: a newspaper feature from 1929 depicting lions feeding on the African plains, captured by explorer Paul L. Hoefler during a major expedition. It evokes a sense of early 20th-century adventure journalism and wildlife photography.
An old book is open to a page with a black-and-white photo of lions lying in tall grass. The photo has a watermark with the words "The Boston Herald" and "March 17, 1929" at the top. The lions are lying down, and one of them is eating something. The photo has a caption that reads "Prowlers of the Plains." The book is placed on a gray surface.
The image shows a newspaper clipping from "The Boston Herald," dated March 17, 1929. The clipping features a black-and-white photograph of two lions lying in tall grass. The photograph is accompanied by a caption that reads, "PROWLERS OF THE PLAINS. These big cats were photographed while making a meal out of a wildebeeste they had caught on the plains of Tanganyika, Africa. Other remarkable pictures covering the Colorado African expedition, headed by Paul L. Hoefer, will be found on another page of this section." The clipping is bound into a scrapbook with a black cover, and the edges of the pages are slightly curled, indicating that it has been preserved for a long time.
The image depicts a page from a historical newspaper titled The Boston Herald, dated March 17, 1929. The page is part of the Rotogravure Section, as indicated at the top left. The headline reads "THE BOSTON HERALD", and it specifies that this is the Sunday edition from Boston.
The central feature of the page is a black-and-white photograph showing two large wild animals, likely wildebeest, lying in a grassy, open field. The animals appear to be resting or feeding on the grass. The photograph is captioned at the bottom, stating:
"PROWLERS OF THE PLAINS. These big cats were photographed while making a meal out of a wildebeest they had caught on the plains of Tanganyika, Africa. Other remarkable pictures covering the Colorado African expedition, headed by Paul L. Hoefer, will be found on another page of this section."
The caption also includes a copyright notice:
"(Copyright Paul L. Hoefer, Colorado African Expedition, from Wide World)"
The photograph and accompanying text suggest that the image is part of a series of articles or photographs documenting an African expedition, likely highlighting wildlife and natural scenes from Tanganyika (now Tanzania). The overall presentation reflects the style and format of early 20th-century newspapers, with clear typography and a focus on visual storytelling.
The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from "THE BOSTON" dated March 17, 1929, featuring a captivating photograph of two large cats in a field.
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The image presents a fascinating glimpse into the natural world of Africa during the early 20th century, showcasing the majesty and power of these large felines in their natural habitat. The vintage newspaper clipping adds a sense of nostalgia and historical context to the image, highlighting the significance of this photograph as a piece of cultural and scientific documentation.
The image shows a sepia-toned newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated March 17, 1929. The headline reads "THE BOSTON" in large letters, with "BOSTON, SUNDAY" written below it.
Below the headline is a photograph of two large cats lying in tall grass. The caption below the photo reads "PROWLERS OF THE PLAINS." It describes the cats as being photographed while making a meal out of a wildebeest they had caught on the plains of Tanganyika, Africa. The caption also mentions that other remarkable pictures covering the Colorado African expedition, headed by Paul L. Hoefler, will be found on another page of this section.
The clipping is attached to a page in a scrapbook or photo album, with the date "March 17, 1929" handwritten at the top of the page.
The image depicts a vintage newspaper clipping from "THE BOSTON" dated Sunday, March 17, 1929, featuring a sepia-toned photograph of two lions resting in a grassy field.
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The image presents a vintage newspaper clipping from "THE BOSTON HERALD" dated Sunday, March 17, 1929. The clipping is sepia-toned and features a photograph of two large cats, likely lions, in a grassy field, with one appearing to feed on a wildebeest.
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