Ringling Brothers Begin as Showmen in Perry Era
The Ringling brothers started as modest showmen about six years ago with a small outfit and a goat and an old horse. They later joined Yankee Robinson, created a clean, improving show, and grew into a major circus operation. The Limner recalls Bryan’s rising prominence during the 1896 campaign and notes Alf Ringling’s recollection of that era. The article details show logistics, dining, wintering in Burraboo Wisconsin, and costly operations including annual $60,000 to $70,000 for provisions and salaries. It mentions plans for an animal farm in Florida, halted two years ago by the Spanish-American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Ringling
Wankee” Robinson
Jefferson
Iowa
Limner
Perry
Alf
Otto Ringling
William J. Bryan
Ringlings
Bryan
Alf Ringling
World Herald
Ask
Carriboo
Chicago 15
Barrakoo
Florida keys
Bee Hive Grand Opening Delayed to September 23
The Bee Hive postpones its grand opening by one week due to delays with the cash carrier system and other minor matters. The store invites the public to visit Saturday, September 23 for opening day with courteous service, low prices, and reliable merchandise across all lines.
Finally Appreciated Exposition At Omaha Draws World Visitors
The Greater America Exposition at Omaha draws living people to see its merits. Residents of Omaha and Council Bluffs praise the event as thousands from surrounding states enjoy the displays. Visitors include Filipinos and Chinese from Henan, a band of Cuban natives, a Royal quartet, and performers. A notorious figure named Valentine is linked to violence, but the show promises to be unmatched in the west for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Aguimaldo
Henan
Royal double quartette
Garrette
Valentine
iis
west
Letter List for Perry Iowa Advertised Letters
List of letters remaining unclaimed at Perry Iowa post office for the week ending September 12. Names include Mrs Etta Blusdell Curistendem Dragiumond Willis Goodwin John Hull D Newman Mrs Dave Rhoades Alf Thornburn Mrs Ailie Wood Miss Buryi Persons must say advertised when calling for letters. M Horre P.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. O
Perry
Blusdell
Etta
Dragiumond Willis
Goodwin John
Hull & D
Newman
Dave
Rhoades Alf
Thornburn
Ailie Wood
Buryi
M. Horre
P.M
Popular Music Offer and Democratic Senatorial Meet
An Indianapolis notice advertises a mail offer for full sheet music including The Flower that won my Heart and Mamie D Rourke plus six other pages, asking five cents in silver or postage. In Peery the Seventeenth senatorial district holds a delegate convention on September 16 to nominate a state senator and conduct party business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie D ° Rourke
Manila
Dewuss
T. S . Marine Band
Washington, D. C
Popular Music Co
Indian‘apolis
Seventeenth senatorial district
Peery
stair
E. L. NESSELROAD
Chasman
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F. J. RAVEN, M.D
A. L. BROWN
L. C. BARNARD
Gr Kellogsr
CIL Kerns
PERRY, LOWA
JONES
CROFT
PERRY, IOWA
SHORTLEY & HARPEE
John Snortley
LY Harper
Attorneys - at- Law
CARDELL & GIDDINGS
Attorneys - at - Law
Edmund Nichols
Geni Koperlik
CITIZENS BANK
P. STEPHEN HARRIS
W. G. BIRDSALL
Clements Block
H. A. ROUSE
Desuariy Farm
is property to deed
Second street
S.S. Diventecs
L. D. GANELE
B.C. DILENBECK
THE
CITIZENS STATE BANK
G. Dutton S
Ditenteck
L.D. Gamtic
Marc Heaness
C Ditenbeck
ELE
Miller
Paul
A. Thornley
Levi Bolwles
Kansasimi
Wichita
Wim. McLuen
Che
Ringling Bros
Cheir Circus
AW Ringling
Burraboo
Wis
Barreboo
Ringhog
the Star Clothing house
Star Clothing House
W. B. Ie Cammon
Ringheim
Cash Dry Goods
WM. kh. DeCammon
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