Theatrical Figures and a tale of actors charity
A survey of stage stars and birthplaces lists Frank Mayo, Emma Abbott, Edwin Booth and others, tracing origins across Boston, Philadelphia, New York, and Europe. It also recounts actor charity as E A Sothern helps Mrs. Vincent's poor with yearly gifts continuing after his death.
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Frank Mayo
Boston
Neil Burgess
Emma Abbott
Peoria
J. K. Emmet
St. Louis
Annie Louise Cary
Maine
Effie Ellsler
Philadelphia
Rose Eytinge
William J. Florence
Albany
Clara Morris
Cleveland, O
Minnie Hauk
New Orleans
Kate Claxton
New York
Campanini
Parma
Italy
Milton Nobles
Cincinnati
Maggie Mitchell
Fannie Davenport
London
Maude Granger
Connecticut
Charles W. Couldock
Rose Coghlan
Peterboro
England
Etelka Gerster
Sumpterville
S. C
Lawrence Barrett
Paterson
N. J
John Lester Wallack
McKee Rankin
Sandwich
Canada
William Warren, Jr
Edwin Booth
Belair
Baltimore
Joseph Jefferson
Sothern fund memorialized by Mrs. Vincent in his memory
Mrs. Vincent maintains the Sothern fund as a tribute to the late actor, citing his generosity that kept the good work alive. Rev. Delaney Townsend of New York cites Richard Mansfield in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, arguing that one cannot serve both masters or allow Mr. Hyde to prevail.
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Sothern
Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll
Heaven
Hell
Beast
Miss Sara Jewett Wrecked by Opium Addiction
Miss Sara Jewett once lead ling lady of Union Square Theater seeks help from actors charity fund for life basics. Her manager blames opium for her fall, saying it dulls senses and wrecks her intellect. Critics note a rapid decline after leaving the Union Square engagement and strained personal ties.
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Sara Jewett
Union Square Theater
Actors’ Charity Fund
Miss Jewett
New York
Palmer
Death of Mlle Aimee Ends Her Paris Opera Era
The singer Marie Aimee died in Paris following a surgical operation. She was a famed figure in French opera bouffe and later enchanted American audiences in Mam’selle Divor cens and other works. Her lively stage presence and comic verve made her a standout performer on both sides of the Atlantic.
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Mlle. Aimee
Paris
Marie Aimee
France
America
Offenbach
A Big Salary On Paper
A leading man questions salary arrangements with the manager. He learns he is listed at 30 a week, but posters show 300 a week. He protests and suggests 25 a week with 500 on the bills, highlighting pay discrepancy and reputational concerns.
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Merchant Traveler
Filthy Habits of Swine and Buckwheat’s Value in Farming
This section discusses hog cleanliness, cow condition during milk flow, and safe use of paris green on potatoes. It then defends buckwheat as a valuable, historic crop once used for soil improvement and feed, arguing against its modern neglect and noting its nutritional benefits for both people and animals.
Feeding Calves Shows Mixed Diets Yield Higher Gain
Experiments at Munster Agricultural and Dairy School compare eight feeding regimes for calves from May to August. Best daily gain and low cost came from a bean and linseed meal mix, while skimmed milk and separated milk produced lower gains per day. Butter yield from Danish separator vs standing skimmed milk trials shows separator benefits in most trials.
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Munster
England
Stock Notes and Experience
More than 14 million dollars worth of hides were handled in Chicago last year. If you want to get the full capacity out of your horses without injury use moderation at the beginning of every task you impose upon them. A handful of linseed meal fed to each.
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Chicago
Dairy and livestock notes from a rural period piece
A rural miscellany discusses goats and sheep in New Mexico, dairy feeding with beans and grains, a horse halter training method, and a section on water free butter storage. It notes goats as herd protectors yet nuisances near towns, and shares practical tips for bean feeding and a rope restraint technique.
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John Gould
Philadelphia Weekly Press
Jersey cows transform butter dairy in a decade
The Jersey breed rose from a luxury asset for the wealthy to a dominant force in dairy farming. Its impact spurred fancy butter-making, winter dairying, and new equipment, reshaping pastures, farm buildings, and overall agricultural methods as noted by American Agriculturist.
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Jersey
Ayrshire
Scotland
Holland
Bee Keeping A Profitable Path For Women In 1883
A writer recounts starting with a single bee colony in 1883 and expanding to eighteen colonies plus surplus honey by 1885. He urges would be beekeepers to study local flora, consult experienced keepers, obtain good books and magazines, and overcome fear of stings with proper gear. He praises movable frame hives and queen traps to manage swarms and ease beginners into a lucrative, instructive pursuit.
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Massachusetts
Bees and Swarming Explained by Eva R. Dunham
A passage explaining how swarming works and why bees rarely sting during natural swarms. It notes a bee leaves the parent colony with honey she can carry and emphasizes solo capability to place in position on the ground or guard an empty hive for entry.
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Eva R. Dunham
Mineral manures boost orchard crops and codlin moth control
The article explains fruit components and mineral needs for seeds, stressing pear and grape trees. It warns thrifty orchards may delay bearing but grow long lived, then advises mineral fertilizers and salt if needed. It details codlin moth control by parts green spray and kerosene emulsion for apple trees.
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Wicks Magazine
Household Economy Tips From The Past
A series of practical household hints covers cleaning vessels with lye water and soapsuds, sharpening knives, preserving silver, impractical housework tasks, budgeting advice, choosing durable clothing, and tips for improving kitchen and dining room upkeep including carpet moth control with alum water and waxed oilcloth finishing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Actors’ Charity
Boston Record
E. A. Sothern
David Garrick
Park Theater
Mrs. Vincent
Aimee
Paris Green
New Mexico
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