Jasper County Democrat, Volume 18, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1915 — Troubles of a Fire Eater. [ARTICLE]

Troubles of a Fire Eater.

It developed that Haba-Haba, the fire eater and “wild man” with the circus now touring in southern Kansas, is named Harry Blitz, and he lived in Parsons 30 years ago. He was identified by several old acquaintances in Parsons this week. “The nerves of my tongue are dead,” Blitz explained, “and it never bothers me to do my act except when I accidently swallow some of the gasoline. Then I usually have a bad stomach ache, but that is all. Pie, meat and beer all taste alike. I don’t get any satisfaction from a cold beer until it gets down. That’s one of the real regrets of my life. You know it s tough not to be able to enjoy a cold glass or two on a hot night after doing your stunts.” Haba-Haba is 5 4 years old. He’s paid SSO a week for his work.—Kansas City, Star;

Another new supply of Ideal Account files received in The Democrat’s stationery department. These are much cheaper and more convenient for keeping moderate-sized accounts than a cumbersome ledger.

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