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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1927

Page

3

Circus Attractions Promote Fire Eater and Giant Eli Ride

The program features the grown together girls and As besto along with Annette the girl with the thousand eyes. The management guarantees audience pleasure with a Ferris Wheel ride on the Giant Eli for a real Lindy sensation.

Asbesto Fire Eater Annette Eli Lindy

Illusion Palace Thrills at St. Louis Expo

Prof Japs showcases twenty two new and mystifying illusions at the Illusion Palace feature in the St. Louis Exposition, drawing crowds as the Master of his craft delivers thrills across the country.

St. Louis Exposition

Mystery at the Fair A Deep Riddle Tour

Branch A invites guests to a mystery show that challenges from entry to exit. Merry-Go-Round remains a timeless midway staple providing a dependable ride amid a bustling fair atmosphere.

Special Kiddie Midway Rentals for Safe Child Fun

A youth amusement area offers riding devices like the Metro-go-round and Ferris Wheel built for children. Adults may leave youngsters in care while enjoying nearby attractions, ensuring supervision and safety.

Local fairground offers wild rides and a quirky house

A short notice describes a carnival with a high thrill ride and a unique fun house. It promises more excitement than a typical ride and hints at a mysterious build, inviting visitors to experience the novelty and danger of the attractions.

Circus Side Show Features From World Attractions

Circus side show highlights include John Francis and his outstanding feature acts from around the globe. The bill lists Prof Gonzalas with a lion act, Prince George the educated horse, Capt Lamont’s knife and ax throwing, Madam Louise and trained dogs, The Pin Head Family, Electro the electric girl, Dynamite the Filipino midget, Meroda the diving girl, Miss Ann Fey the lightning escape artist, and more.

Gonzalas Prince George Lamont Madam Louise Pin Head Electro Dynamite Philippines Meroda Ann Fey

Wall of Death Thrills Riders on Lightning Fast Wall Ride

Report describes racing motorcycle riders flirting with danger as they speed along a straight wall in a dangerous wall of death act.

Minstrel Show Gibson's Big Chocolate Review

A galaxy of high class colored performers present a show with band and orchestra. A high class attraction noted for regular attendance and broad appeal.

Gibson’s Big Chocolate Review

Chas Carpenter's Big Girl Revue Comes to Kansas City

Kansas City presents Chas Carpenter's Big Girl Revue and Style Show featuring Miss Jean Watson and the Sweet Sixteen Chorus. The show includes funny comedians and a balanced cast for the whole family.

Chas. Carpenter Kansas City Jean Watson

The Show With A Thousand Mirrors

A vivid description of a premiere style attraction billed as the greatest fun show. It promises audience immersion with guided entry and exit, claiming to illuminate the path for those who wander inside.

Laughland Phrase Plays With Shape and Size Motif

A quirky line explores how bodies change form as you visit Laughland, a place where the stout grow thin the tall grow short and the short grow stout, inviting visitors to leave cares behind and enjoy a playful paradox.

The Whip A Ride of Thrills and Quivering Ford Quips

A vivid description compares a ride named The Whip to a Ford with added shivers and thrills. The line mixes playful car metaphors with energetic amusement park imagery.

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