Circus funds sink as salaries paid in name order
The circus near collapse posts a notice that salaries will be paid as funds permit and artists will be paid in alphabetical order. The next day Zero the strongman announces a name change to Achilles amid alcohol-fueled confusion. A drunk man is found unconscious and the policeman notes he has been drugged.
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Persecuted Comedian in Barnstorming Troupe Remains Silent
Irrepressible comic Wille Collier, a member of a late 20th century barnstorming group, recalls tough weeks as the troupe pitches through midwest towns. He jokes about the house being mostly in the majority as he surveys the Illinois crowd before curtain.
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Echo Prank Across Seatch Mountains Stirred By Accent
An American and a Scot walked near Seatch mountains where a tame echo amused the Scotsman. The echo answered after several minutes prompting a boastful retort about sounding strong. The gag ends with a playful test of waking calls across a camp, as the echo delivers later reminders in rhythm.
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Seatch Mountains
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