09 Sep 1880
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1880
Page
1
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Lulu Lula Lula wheels a child across a 60 foot high wire as bouquets rain down on the crowd. The daring feat showcases nerve and dexterity with further acts praised as equally remarkable.
The Great Forepaugh Show opens in Wooster on Thursday September 16 with a grand procession led by Prof Rurceli’s military band. A royal retinue, ornate carriages, exotic animals, and majestic chariots parade the route amid ornate pageantry and theater-like spectacle.
Achim Forepaugh Jr leads a herd of fifteen elephants in daring wild beast performances. The spectacle is among the most amusing public entertainments, drawing unbounded applause at each exhibition. The elephants formerly featured in grand displays in lands such as Burmal, Shiva and Vish.
The article describes a daring performer crossing a 60 foot high wire with a rider on a quack and blindfolded, then tackling a sack bound Mizk wire walk. It notes her prowess in these feats and mentions she has astonished audiences worldwide.
R Ropaugh presents a vast exhibit featuring a circus museum and trained animals to accommodate 10 090 spectators under illuminated pavilions. The show car uses a 60 horse power high pressure engine to generate electricity and will be at Voster on September 16.
The Hare Padgh circus features bareback riding and 100 performers led by Cleveland Leader. Horses leap through hoops of fire as a main attraction drawing crowds.
Forepaugh's big troupe performs in two distinct rings with two separate companies appearing simultaneously in friendly competition. The show is claimed to be unmatched in scale by any other circus.
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