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The image is a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald, dated March 17, 1929. It features a photograph in the "Rotogravure Section" of the newspaper. The photo depicts two large wild cats, likely lions, in a grassy plain, presumably in Tanganyika (now part of Tanzania). The caption reads:

"PROWLERS OF THE PLAINS. These big cats were photographed while making a meal out of a wildbeest they had caught on the plains of Tanganyika. This is one of the remarkable pictures taken by Paul L. Hoefler, while on his African expedition. Another picture by Paul L. Hoefler will be found on another page of this section. (Copyright Paul Hoefler, Colorado African Expedition. From Wide World)"

The photograph captures the cats in a natural setting, likely feeding on a wildbeest. The scene is set in an open grassland, typical of the African savannah. The newspaper section highlights the work of photographer Paul L. Hoefler, who documented his African expedition.

The image is a page from a newspaper titled "The Boston Herald" dated March 17, 1929. The page is from the rotogravure section, which featured photographs that were printed in relief, often used for high-quality images.

The front page photograph shows two large cats, likely lions, resting or lying in a grassy, somewhat arid environment. The caption beneath the image reads:

"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 cover the Colorado African expedition, headed by Paul L. Hartman, in the rotogravure section of this issue."

The caption suggests that this photograph was part of a series from an expedition to Africa, likely documenting wildlife and expeditions. The term "Tanganyika" refers to an area that is now part of modern-day Tanzania. The caption also mentions a photographer named Paul L. Hartman, who led the expedition.

The image is of a page from a vintage newspaper, specifically the "Boston Herald" dated March 17, 1929. The page is part of the rotogravure section, which typically contains illustrations and photographs. The main photograph on the page depicts several lions resting on the plains, with a caption that reads: "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. Hoefler, appear in this section." The photograph and caption provide a glimpse into early 20th-century wildlife photography and the documentation of African expeditions.

The image shows a page from the rotogravure section of the "Boston Herald" newspaper, dated March 17, 1929. The rotogravure section typically features photographic prints.

The headline of the featured image is "PROWLERS OF THE PLAINS." Below the headline, there is a photograph of several lions feeding on a wildebeest they have hunted on the plains of Tanganyika, Africa (now part of Tanzania). The caption explains that these big cats were captured in the photograph while making a meal out of the wildebeest. It also mentions that other remarkable pictures from the Colorado African Expedition can be found on another page of this section.

The photograph appears to be a sepia-toned image, which was common in newspapers of that era. The image provides a glimpse into wildlife behavior on the African plains during that time.

This image shows a vintage newspaper page from the Boston Herald, dated March 17, 1929. The section is labeled "Rotogravure Section," which typically features high-quality photographs.

The main image on the page depicts a group of lions resting on the plains, with a caption underneath that reads:
"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. Head, appear in this section."

The caption also includes a credit line indicating that the photograph was taken by Paul Head, Colorado African Expedition, from Wide World.

The page appears to be yellowed, which is typical for old newspapers, and is part of a bound collection of newspapers. The image gives a glimpse into historical wildlife photography and early expeditionary journalism.

The image is a page from an old newspaper titled "The Boston Herald," dated March 17, 1929. The section is labeled as the "Rotogravure Section," which typically features illustrated or photographic content.

The main visual on the page is a sepia-toned photograph showing two large cats, likely lions, lying down in a grassy, dry area. The caption beneath the photo reads:

"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. Harrison, appear on the following pages of this section."

The photo is credited to Paul Henderson, Colorado African Expedition, from Wide World.

The page is bound within a book or scrapbook, as evidenced by the black binding visible on the left side of the image. The newspaper page has some signs of aging and wear.

The image is a scanned page from a newspaper titled "THE BOSTON HERALD" and is dated Sunday, March 17, 1929. The top of the page has "ROTOGRAVURE SECTION" printed below the name of the newspaper, indicating that the section contains printed images or photographs.

The main subject of the photograph on the page is a group of two big cats, which are identified as lions in the caption. They appear to be in the wild, lying down in tall grass and seem to be engaged in eating or resting after a meal, suggested from the caption that refers to them having been photographed "while making a meal out of a wildbeest."

The caption below the photo reads:

"PROWLERS OF THE PLAINS: These big cats were photographed while making a meal out of a wildebeest. 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. (Two Words))"

This caption provides context to the image, mentioning that it was taken during the Colorado African Expedition led by Paul L. Hoefler. The note in parentheses at the end of the caption likely refers to a credit dispute or copyright notice regarding the text or image provided. The two words in the parentheses are likely an instruction or note for the newspaper staff related to the layout or editing of the page.

This image shows a page from an old book or scrapbook featuring a newspaper clipping from the Boston Herald dated March 17, 1929. The clipping is part of the "ROTOGRAVURE SECTION" of the newspaper. The photograph in the clipping depicts three large cats, likely lions, lying in tall grass on the plains.

The caption beneath the photograph 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 photo credit is given to Paul Hoefer and the Colorado African Expedition, sourced from Wide World.

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.

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.