thecircusblog | August 30, 2008
All of the un-caged animals were rounded up to herd to the next town. The trail sometimes was long and hard. The water wagon was pulled by a team of horses that followed behind. This is a wonderful old picture but much of it has been destroyed by time. If you look closely you can see an elephant and beyond that […]
Category: JE Henry Circus 1800 - 1900 |
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thecircusblog | August 29, 2008
In the old days, there wasn’t any water on the lots. J.E. had large tanks on a wagon which were filled at a river, well or at the fire department pumper. They would often bucket water to the tanks. If there was a stream nearby, they could herd the animals to the stream for drinking.
Category: JE Henry Circus 1800 - 1900 |
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Tags: water wagon, well water
