Mary Anderson to Retire from the Stage
Notes from Mitchell Capital discuss Mary Anderson planning a season end retirement from the stage with a rest lasting one to two years. Health concerns and overwork are cited, with hopes she may spend part of the leave in Louisville among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anderson
Hamilton Kiffin
Louisville
Pechter
Monte Cristo
Fechter
Boucicault
Booth
Derrett
Salvini
Adelaide Neilson
Morijeska
Modjeska
Hannah
Fanny Davenport
Fedora
Jansuschek
New York Mail and Express
St. Doris
Edwin Forrest
Eton Terry
Henry Irving
Reminiscences of Public Men and Stage Life
A compilation of anecdotes on Bronson Howard and theatrical figures, noting Howard's methodical writing process and original works. The piece shifts to 19th century theatrical finance and salaries for stars like Bernhardt, Fechter, Boucicault, and others, with anecdotes from tours and hotel habits. It also includes General Grant era political fallout with Sumner over San Domingo and a brief survey of historical bedding and housing practices across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronson Howard
Sone Day
Rudolph
The
Knights
Salsbury Troubadours
New York Star
Amd Aerie
Abbey
Maurice Gran
Sarah Bernhardt
America
M. Pierre Berton
Bernhardt
Mme. Bernhardt
Wilson Barrett
Mrs. Bernhardt
St. Jance
Gazelle
Grant
Military Academy
Washington
Georgetown Heights
Cincinnatus
Second Cross Street
Gen. Grant
Station House
Sumner
Senate
Fish
Motley
San Domingo
Col. Forney
Gen. Babcock
Jeff
Babcock
Senator Sumer
Ulysses St. Grant
United States
Dominican Republic
Congress
Sinmmner
Samana
Mgr
Gen
Many Motives Drive a Robbery Under Fake News
Report notes a Chinese theft method where men pose as winners bearing leaflets with candidates’ names to gain entry, then rob Ho family of money and clothes amid celebratory gunfire. The piece ends with a jab about the Ho family lacking any degree recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North China Mail
Horseflesh as Food and Indian Word Adoboggin
The piece notes France fattens and slaughters old horses for meat, contrasting with humane handling of aging horses. It also mentions the Indian word towoaas as adoboggin meaning sled. The tone analyzes humane treatment and cultural terms.
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Towoaaas
Ten Little Boys and a Lesson in Perseverance
A poem about ten little boys, each meeting a step or misstep as the tale counts down to one noble survivor. It contrasts reckless behavior with growth and ends with a moral from a later anecdote about a dull boy who becomes a celebrated writer through encouragement.
Three Wrong Steps and Ant Facts for Young Readers
A Sunday School tale follows Bert disobeying his mother by eating six almonds before.finding Louise. He faces three wrong steps, gets caught, and endures punishment while reflecting on obedience. An adjacent Harpers Young People section explains ant life from worker roles to nest building and care by nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Louise
Bert
Sir John Lubbock
Harpers
Iit ‘S
Odd Doings in Science and Public Life, A Rambly Riff
A satirical column mocks scientific boasts and political ironies, citing a German claim on color blindness, a smel dometer for fusion, mugwumps with desocrats, and tales of copper electroplating a Chicago lawyer. It ends with a quip on brain size and editors surviving longest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
March
Yale College
C. J. Walls
California
Maverick
Missionary’s Dutch Courage Ends in Royal Matrimony
An American missionary in Krinkal schemes to marry his daughter Pauline to the King to secure his cause. Pauline agrees and marries the monarch but the plan backfires as the King later consumes the missionary’s wife, prompting the King’s recall after the chaotic episode.
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Crutcher
Krinkal
Nancy
Pauline
Humph
Sam
Acorn storing woodpecker and other odds and ends
California woodpeckers store acorns in pine trees for a winter harvest showing foresight beyond instinct. The note discusses acorn decay, snaggots, and questions why red wood cedar or sugar pine are favored. It adds observations on a Boston postal stamp for reproachful literary notices and quips from the Philadelphia Call and Chicago Ledger about fame and profanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Calaveras
Mariposa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Capital
Mitchell, Dak
MA Anderson
Futorpros
Boston Courier
Mariét Prescort
Lawrence Barrett
Mrs. Baker
Ben. Perley Poor
Henry Wilson
Gen Grant
Republican Party
Persia
Far East
Turkey
Sublime Porte
Italy
England
Ethel
George
Philadelphia Press
France
Shen
H. C. Dodge
Republic
Slanver
Malica
Krinkaloo
Bird's Savings Bank
Boston
Boston Post Office
Mr. Blinks
Bill Stokes
Philadelphia
Chicago Ledger
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