The first large (three-ring) circus to come to North Dakota was Barnum & Bailey's "Greatest Show on Earth," when they entertained the citizens of Fargo Aug. 18, 1888.

THE GREAT CIRCUS'S ATTRACTIONS. Share ... See the article in its original context from April 8, 1888, Page 11 Buy ... as on April 23 the entire aggregation will begin their tent exhibitions in ...

Joseph English, familiarly known as "Joe," an ex-circus clown and a temperance speaker of some renown, is in charge of the work. The Prohibitionists say that the tent method is effective. They ...

While the Circus World museum will still pay tribute to ... Elephants have been coming to Baraboo since 1888. After August ... When we stopped exclusively performing under big top tents, ...