The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-11

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 This Is to let Birmingham, Jefferson county and all Alabama known that the Johnny J. Jones exposition is at the fair, and that there isn't show in the 20 or more to which a preacher may \ not go.
 l am not particularly anxious to boost any show game, but having for years been trying to convince the men who put on fairs that 1t was not only pr5per to cut out the improper exhibitions, but that 1t paid in dollars and cents to fea- ture decent performance, I, therefore lcongratulate Buster Brown and the directors and hail Johnny Jones as a pioneer.
 There are no gambling games with the Johnny Jones aggregation, nor are there any disreputable dizzy blonde exhibitions, nor are there any of the disgusting oriental dances which so long shamed many state fairs. A man can take his on the Midway without any fear what soever of having them embarrassed by a display of masculine or feminine vul- garity.
 Now, just because the shows ara clean do not get 1t into your head that they arc dull and not worth seeing, for there | isn't poor one in the score or more It's a big, up-to-date affair, which travels on the Jones Flyer. on which tons of l paraphernalia, scores of circus wagons dozens of cages with wild animals, droves of horses and 300 people connect ed with the exposition are transported | It takes nine Pullrnans for the chief actors The day and box cars are of steel and 70 feet in length.
 l Tho Jones aggregation Is by far the I largest outdoor amusement institution in the United States. No less than 20 separate attractions are presented, and ] of these but three familiar names will be noted in the lineup. Seventeen en- tertainment features never before seen here are assembled on tho Midway. and half dozen of these are patented and cannot be secured by other carni- val organizations Johnny J. Jones l has spared neither labor, time nor ex l pense in bringing his attractions up to hitherto undreamed of standard as regards outdoor amusements.
 One of the principal features Is the trained wild animal arena, combined with Curtis complete one-ring circus. Tn addition to the thrilling acts in which ferocious lions and fearless girl 1 trainers appear, the7e Is programme of funny educated bears which tango, fox-trot and cut comical capers; a 1 troupe of intelligent ponies, trained monkeys and dogs which prove a never-endins source of delight to the little folks. The idol of young America, his excellency, the clown. Is also on hand. and Baby Sue. the cute perform ing elephant, adds much to the pleas ure of Birmingham children, remind ing them of Miss Fancy.
 1 Over tho Falls, the very latest me- l chanical fun device. invented by the l famous show originator, H. F. Haynes, who personally directs tho intricate mechanism of this mirth provoking in stitution, Is thriller. It Is absolutely brand new, and Is already tho talk of l the town. Over the Falls Is sensa- tionally funny. went through 1t with little Edward Barr stt and both of us had the time of our lives.
 1 America, . brand >new spectacle. Is another headliner According to re- 1 port, the new electrical show is even more stupendous than was tho miracle. America, 1t is said. cost Johnny J. Jones s1o.ooo to construct It Is prov \ ing to be one of tho biggest drawing cards of the exposition Midway.
 Tho fighting navies of tho world is typified in new exhibit of this title. which consists of perfect working models of various types of war vessels and sub marines. complete in every detail. A demonstration of actual warfare is made and the defective points in the United 1 States defensive system shown. Capt. George w. Simpson, in charge of the I fighting navies of the world, Is 8 former naval constructor, and is handling a sub ject with which he is thoroughly acc quainted. It is highly educational. Miss Margaret Cast, America's orig inal lady motorcycle racer, will furnish thrills on the perpendicular track at the autodrome, which is said to be the most dangerous of these Cages of death ever constructed. Three speed demons assist Miss Cast in the performance, during I which automobiles of high power are used in addition to the racing motor cycles. This performance seems to defy tho laws of nature.
 MT. Jones has had constructed the most expensive portable carousal in America. It Is magnificent in design. gorgeous in coloring and electric orna- mentAtion and massive In size. And children never yet have failed to enjoy a ride on flying jenny
 The giant Eli Ferris wheel Is also new, with special decorations. and Is said to be the highest pleasure device now op- erated in the world. A view from the top Is well worth seeing. It Is re- hinder of the Chicago fair.
 Johnny J. Jones' world of living won- ders will exhibit quota of curiosities without an equal in America. Dakota Max's Wild West show. with 25 veteran trough riders. cowboy band and even Indians. is high-class attraction, a troup of tiny midget performers appear In the Midget theatre. the monkey speed way with real monkeys driving miniature automobiles Is decided novelty. and the human chicken family and congress ol fat girls will provide something new.