Circus veteran now leads big cats at the zoo
A man who joined a circus 61 years ago now oversees 19 lions tigers pumas and leopards at the city zoo AP Wirephoto notes his long career and current caretaker role.
Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1969
Page
3
Lion Tamer at St. Louis Zoo Defies Foreign Legion
Jules Jacot, 79, long time lion tamer at the St. Louis Zoo, once fled the French Foreign Legion and later joined a circus. He works daily with 19 big cats and speaks Spanish to them, claiming the legion could still be after him but he stays in the cage six days a week.
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Jules Jacot
St. Louis Zoo
Jacot
French Foreign Legion
Zoo
ST. Louis, Mo
Circus
New York City
Leipzig
Ger
United States
John H.sparks
Lily showroom dazzles with vibrant lilies and new bulb strains
A garden feature highlights lilies from deep purple to pure white with bulbs that bloom for years with minimal care. New 1969 bulbs Midnight and Auratum Virginale promise bold colors and large blooms, while a practical composting guide and shrub fertilization tips help readers garden efficiently. The piece ends noting a projected $100 annual benefit to automobile owners from the interstate highway system.
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