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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 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.

A vintage scrapbook page with a sepia newspaper clipping. At the top is a handwritten note: “Boston Herald March 17, 1929.” The clipping features a large photo of tall grass on the African plains, with two big cats lying in the grass, apparently feeding on prey. The caption beneath reads something like “Prowlers of the Plains,” describing the scene on the Tanganyika plains. The page is bound in a dark album.

This is a sepia-toned newspaper image from "The Boston Herald," dated March 17, 1929. It features a photograph titled "Prowlers of the Plains," depicting a group of big cats (lions) eating a wildebeest in tall grass on the plains of Tanganyika, Africa. The text underneath describes the scene and credits Paul L. Hoefler, the Colorado African Expedition, and mentions that additional expedition photos are available in the publication. The image appears to be part of a rotogravure section in the newspaper.