The Whippo-Wil [3 issues]

Detroit, MI: Laurence Labadie, 1912. Three issues of the publication, Vol. 1 Nos. 1, 3, and 4; a near complete run missing only No. 2. Each consisting of a single sheet folded to make a four-panel newsletter, 5.5x7 inches, Nos. 1 and 3 evenly toned, No. 1 with stained front wrap, Nos. 1 with a few small rust stains on front wrap else generally good condition. Boys' newspaper published by the 13-14 year old Labadie and friends. Contents are short adventure stories, jokes, and limericks, plus ads for local businesses, including his father's printing shop. Labadie, the son of anarchist printer and writer Jo Labadie, would grow up to be an anarchist writer (truncated) in his own right. Only 3 copies in OCLC as of 1/2021. (Inventory #: 261461)