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Nelliephant: 1925
Submitted by Dave on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 6:34pm.
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April 22, 1925. Washington, D.C. "Nellie, pet of Johnny J. Jones Circus." National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
And a song!
Submitted by aging punk on Sat, 06/28/2008 - 3:02pm.
Nellie the Elephant by the Toy Dolls from a 1950s song is now going to be worming in my ear all day, thanks!
J.J. Jones Exposition
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Thu, 06/26/2008 - 10:13pm.
I recall Johnny J. Jones Exposition Shows. It was a railroad carnival show, not a circus, and had many Canadian playdates with Winnipeg as one of their favorite spots. J.J. Jones Shows were still going strong well into the 1950's ... thanks from an ex-carny.
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