Fever Ends Play Child Star Marie in Silent Country Dream
A young performer collapses backstage with pneumonia after a feverish performance. Her mother explains her understudy will cover, and the girl longs to return to the country and grandparents, while resting to recover. Marie imagines fairies and distant playtime as doctors warn of a long recovery.
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Marie
Anderson Dramatic Company
Charles Anderson
Little Marie
Europe
America
Litle Marte
Altho
Marle
Mamma
Playlaau
Grandma
Grandpa
Young Rubinstein Born in Podolsk Sessarabia Frontier
Little Anton Rubinstein emerges as a musical prodigy in Russia. Born November 16 1829 in Vichvatimnetz near Podolsk Sessarabia he learns piano under Alexander Villoiing who offers free lessons. By age 10 he debuts in Moscow and at 11 tours Europe before royal audiences.
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Vichvatimnetz
Doiester
Podolsk
Sessarabia
Anton Grigorievitch Rubinstein
Rubinstein
Anton
Plano
Moscow
Alexander Villoing
Villoiing
Villoing
Europe
Mary Graham
The House Spider Description in Simple Terms
The house spider is harmless but unwanted in homes and outbuildings. It lives in sheltered places and builds large webs to trap small insects. Its web shows intricate design and skilled construction, reflecting the spider as an artist in its craft.
When Grandpa Left Home for the Far West
In this reminiscence William Wallace Jr narrates a youth leaving his uncle after a quarrel. He travels toward Texas on a horse with little money, is hosted by a generous farmer, and offered winter work to reach his goal. The farmer proposes employment and a companion to learn independence.
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Texas
Grandpa
Far West
Galveston
New Orleans
San Antonio
Laura
Grandpa’s Texas Adventure and the Long Road Home
A grandson and family recounts an elderly storyteller’s reminiscence of wintering as a wood chopper, riding to Texas, and working for a mail route in San Antonio and Austin. The tale ends with return to Galveston, renewed courtship, and a warm family circle as grandparents steer the night.
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San Antonio
Alamo
United States
Austin
United States Mail
Within Hills and Dales We Hunt a Bunny
A whimsical verse narrates a hunting journey for a rabbit. The speaker pledges not to kill the animal but to let it run free, emphasizing a playful, nonlethal pursuit. Maud Walker is referenced as the hunter.
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Maud Walker
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Anton Hubinstein
House Spider
William Wallace, JR
Piggie
Memphis
Mississippi River
Gulf
Texzag
Gulf of Mexico
Ting
Little Show
Sefe End
Eald
Geome
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