Barnes Circus Arrives for Two Big Performances Today
Early dawn crowds in town greet the Barnes circus arriving by train with Lotus the blood sweating hippo and a host of elephants and exotic animals. Joe Martin stars among film actors and a corps de equestrienne troupe. Two shows set for 2 and 8 pm feature Pocahontas at the Court of Queen Anne with a 100 rider corps and 100 dancing horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnes Circus
Extravi Za
Queen Anne
Terra Firma
Corps de Equestrienne
Indiana
Nevada
Arizona
New Mexico
Beef Pot Roasts and Pork Specials Advertised
A newspaper ad lists meat prices including Beef Pot Roasts at 12%4c per lb and Fancy Pork Shoulder Roasts at 15¢ per lb. It also mentions Fancy T-Bone or Sirloin Steaks and Veal Stew at low per pound rates, with Pork Steaks and Pork Chops likewise priced. The text is partially garbled but conveys a grocery store meat sale.
Who Said Evolution Not Joe Martin From Barnes Circus
Joe Martin the film star traveling with the Al G Barnes circus this season attracts attention for his intellect and public scrutiny. Scientists and psychologists across the United States study his mental tests while Norman Kerry and George Fawcett visited Pendleton Oregon to see their old friend. Joe remains with the circus today and tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Martin
al G. Barnes
Joe
United States
Pendleton
Oregon
Norman Kerry
George Fawcett
Kerry
Spectacle of Lions Tigers and One Hundred Girl Riders
A grand show features the Captain Smith tale with Pocahontas and Queen Elizabeth presented against a colonial backdrop. Wild and domestic animals perform thrilling feats in a three-venue arena with a royal Bengal tiger, polar bears, elephants, and a featured star Joe Martin. Doors open 7 pm show at 8 pm with tryouts planned for the Y pool as Sunday schools prepare youth swimmers for upcoming regional competition.
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Captain Smith
John Rolfe
England
Big Avenue
al G. Barney
Lotus
Samson
Royal Bengal Tigers
Joe Martin
Herbine advertised as liver tonic for working people
An advertisement touts Herbine as the cure for sluggish liver symptoms that dampen effort and ambition. It claims the medicine purifies the system and restores health, urging a dose or two for vague sick spells at Watson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Drug Co
Chamber Plans Meetings on Permanent Merchant Marine Policy
Washington reports the Chamber of Commerce in the United States will start sectional meetings of businessmen to study and propose a permanent merchant marine policy. Washington notes Japan objects to migration restrictions but not to the restraint itself, via Motosada Zumoto. New York mentions Indiana Governor James P. Goodrich and colleagues heading unofficial talks with Soviet Russia. Paris reports the death of Madame Ribot, widow of former French premier Alexander Ribot.
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Associated Press
Washington
Chamber of Commerce of the United
New York
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
William Haskell
A. F. Golder
Leland Stanford University
Soviet Russia
Sunday School Teams to Swim at YMCA Events
The YMCA announces two weeks of distance swimming to crown junior and senior champions, followed by inaugural inter Sunday school girls meet September 4. Sept 9 hosts junior boys, Sept 11 senior meet features 12 events including dashes, swims, medleys, under water feats, and relays.
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Seattle
San Francisco
John Weissmuller
Bob Skelton
Harold Kruger
Illinois Athletic Club
Chicago
Lois Murfin
Multnomah A. C
Portland
YMCA
Bannock
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Animal World
al G. Barnes Circus
Butchers
Pocatello
Market No. 1
West Center
North Main
East Center
Veal
Hanne
Wachington
Japan
America
Motosada Zumoto
Paris
Ribot
Alexander Ribot
Ellen M. Boyenger
Frank M. Sprague
Charles H. Sprague
Kane Bldg
Qur
Yellowstone Cleaning CO
Caro Tema
Studebaker
Bannock Motor Co
N. Arthur
E. H. McCune & CO
Portland, Ore
Rusk-Simson & CO
North Main ST
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