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COVER: Our cover photo is of Rodolpho and Jesus DeHoyes. The Hattiesburg, Miss. American of December 10,1940 reported:

"Even though they must walk sideways, use one chair and two tables to eat a meal and can never be separated, Rodolpho and Jesus DeHoyes seem to be just two normal, squirming eight-year-olds.

The boys came from Riobonda about three months ago, so their English is, to put it mildly, scant

They were oblivious to the crowds watching them at the Marine Hippodrome Show, located near the Southern railroad depot, with which they are appearing in Hattiesburg. "My sons don't know they are any different from other boys," Mr. DeHoyes explained cheerfully.

They will remain in Hattiesburg until Saturday night, appearing daily with the Marine Hippodrome."

This was the Mutton show that featured sideshow acts and other exhibits along with a whale. At this time, the OeHoyes Siamese twins, were featured as well as Mimi Garneau, "Lady of the blades", and Jumbo, the largest pig in the world, tipping the scales at 1500 pounds.

The show played Hattiesburg through Saturday, then opened the following Monday, December 16, 1940 in Laurel, Miss. For four days.

Above photos taken by Mimi Garneau while with this show. Auto in tower photo belonged to show owner.