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Hershberger, Ralph A., 1890-1970 "The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!"

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09953.024 Author/Creator: Hershberger, Ralph A., 1890-1970 Place Written: s.l. Type: Newspaper clipping Date: 12 May 1943 Pagination: 1 p. Order a Copy

One newspaper clipping of a cartoon with a caption that reads, "The snake's got more zip since I sold him that radio!" Depicts a snake and snake charmer. Two American naval officers watch as the snake performs with a radio. Illustrated by Ralph A. Hershberger.

Hershberger, Ralph A., 1890-1970

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