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thecircusblog | January 30, 2009

Fin: Slang for $5.00

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thecircusblog | January 30, 2009

Sawbuck:  slang for $10.00

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thecircusblog | January 30, 2009

Double: monetary expression for $20.00

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thecircusblog | January 30, 2009

1/2 a yard: monetary expression for $50.00

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thecircusblog | January 30, 2009

A Yard:  monetary expression for $100.00

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thecircusblog | January 27, 2009

I believe this is young Keller, but I’m not sure. Perhaps someone can verify this…….This person has been verified by Mr. Bill Strong…..SEE COMMENTS  BLOW. A must read comment from Lisa Scam horn Palmer 

Category: The Big Cat Trainers | 4 Comments »
Tags: jungle killers, lion trainers

thecircusblog | January 27, 2009

This person looks familiar to me. I think he was one of the trainers at Jungleland, Thousand Oakes, CA. but I’m not certain. READ  COMMENT BLOW…………. Josip Marcan, seems to be the trainer above.

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thecircusblog | January 27, 2009

This brochure letterhead explains their act better than words.

Category: Penny Parker, Vaudeville & Theatrical | 1 Comment »
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thecircusblog | January 27, 2009

Notice that the wardrobe was very reserved in those days….unlike the flash and revealing wardrobe of today. Times have changed!

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thecircusblog | January 27, 2009

This is a picture of Viola, Penny Parker’s wife and partner in their act.

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