Sothern Created Dundreary For Our American Cousin
The Theater Magazine details how E A Sothern transformed Lord Dundreary from a minor role into a beloved star part from 1858. He rewrote the character adding absurd gait quirks and brokered a long stage life, first in the United States then a landmark London run of over 100 nights.
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Not a Financial Success
Mrs. Munro reads items of interest from the weekly paper and exclaims at a man who ages furniture to look antique. She notes it is a paying business, while Mr. Munro doubts its appeal and mentions their son Tommy could imitate aged looks with a new table.
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Tommy
Yaouth
Very Like a Bull: Seedcraft's Maiden Speech Cited
A transcription notes Congressman Seedcraft as green on entering Congress and recalls his maiden speech. He began with a claim he could not sit still and remain silent, stating he would rise and add a few words. The item captures his early rhetoric and ceremonial gesture.
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Congressman Seedcraft
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Cannibal Trout and Saving Money Jokes
A London Chronicle note says cannibal trout over two pounds feast on smaller fish and won’t rise to a fly. The Philadelphia Press reports a quip about saving money, arguing that any saved amount would be borrowed away, ruining the plan.
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London Chronicle
Cassidy
Shure
Casey
Philadelphia Press
Hair removing quip from Houston Post
A witty line from the Houston Post features a question about removing superfluous hair and a humorous reply naming the mother in law as the solution. The quip plays on family banter and sets a light tone.
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Houston Post
The Other Side Miss Mildred Dialogues
A brief dialogue exchange shows Mrs Neighbor scolding Mildred while Mildred retorts that her mother worries more about her. The scene hints at family tension and social critique in a domestic setting.
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Mildred
How a Bill Becomes Law in Congress
Edwin Tarrisse explains the step by step process from committee of the whole to engrossment, conference, enrollment, and presidential approval. The house and senate debate amendments, form a conference, and when agreement is reached the bill becomes law after signature by the speaker, vice president, and president.
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Senate
Finance Committee
Congress
Department of State
Edwin Tarrisse
Harper’s Weekly
Reminiscence lore at western army posts
An old soldier's tale recounts officers selling possessions when posting changes. Mrs. Eien Biddle relays a garrison widow's auction memory featuring a jeweled chain with a pendulum. A sobbing bidder protests selling silver knives once saying they had been in dear John’s mouth too often.
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Eien Biddle
Dei John
Snow as moisture storage saves crops in dry regions
The article argues that condensed atmospheric moisture stored as snow preserves summer irrigation by feeding rivers, contrasting snow’s value with rain. It notes regional misunderstandings about snow’s fertility role and cites the Salt Lake Valley and western arid areas, while noting soil protection from wind erosion.
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Nature
Great Feehouse
Salt Lake Valley
West
New Jersey
Ohio
Chienco Tribune
Paste and glass imitate precious stones says London Telegraph
The London Telegraph notes glass and paste can closely resemble diamonds to all but experts. Emeralds cat's eye and opal resist exact imitation, while real value rests on durability and edge. Modern artificers have perfected decorative stones, leaving natural gems with no superiority for show purposes.
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London Telegraph
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