Newton Newkirk Explained

Clyde C. Newkirk (August 29, 1870 - May 15, 1938), who published under the pseudonym, Newton "Newt" Newkirk was an American humorist.[1] He produced a comic strip and various humorous publications.[2]

Newkirk was hired by the Boston Post in 1901. His Bingville Bugle comic strip inspired Bing Crosby's nickname during Crosby's childhood.[3] [4] In the comic strip, Bingo was pear-shaped with protruding ears.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Newton Newkirk (writer and lecturer): Copy portrait of Newkirk holding two fish, ca. 1935. Credo. University of Massachusetts. 2019-10-17.
  2. Web site: Newton Newkirk (Newkirk, Newton, 1870-1938) The Online Books Page. onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu. en. 2018-06-04.
  3. News:
    1. TBT: The satirical Boston newspaper column that gave Bing Crosby his name
    . 2015-12-24. Boston.com. 2018-06-04. en-US.
  4. News: Bill Caldwell: The Bingville Bugle poked fun at life in a rural community. Caldwell. Bill. Joplin Globe. 2018-06-04. en.
  5. Web site: Bingville Bugle. leonardodesa.interdinamica.net. 2018-06-04.

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