The Silver Shell and American Drama Critique
A long critical discussion of The Silver Shell and American playwriting. The author compares Sardou and Dam, notes mixed reception in New York, comments on unemployment among actors, drama schools, and the evolving theater scene. Mentions Shore Acres and works by Probman and Carleton, plus Nancy McIntosh’s rising opera career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dam
Buse
Letdowy
Fauntleroy
England
Sardou
Sardou Om Woes
Jost
Mr. Kendal
Nancy McIotosh
Gilbert and Sullivan
Utopia, Limited
London
Gilbert
Henschel
McIntosh
Arthur Sullivan
Mr. D'Oyly Carte
Nanny MclIntosh
The Expert on Ballet Dancing and Its Demands
Clara Qualitz, a leading American ballet dancer, explains that ballet requires early start and intense training. She details grueling toeing methods, strict discipline, and constant practice to build the arch, strength, and grace, noting that fame and high salaries are far from guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Qualitz
America
Iptensa
Delsarte
Iri
My First Case. A Detective Story of Hartlepool Murder
Old man John Hartlepool dies from a pistol shot in a sealed room and a found revolver. The nephew Jobs Hartlepool Jr. stands as sole heir, with a threatened will change over his romance with a chorus girl. Nellie Eltham begs help as a case narrator and journalist focus on motive, timing, and stolen alibis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Lugain
Conyright
John Hartlepool
Ekair
Jobs Hartlepool, Jr
John Hartlepool, Jr
Nelile
Jack
John Hartlo
Tan
Nellie
Neille
Liverpool
Tam
Brooklyn
Mystery of the Knobbed Mantel Leads to Hidden Cabinet
Nellie, held in a city flat, recalls a strangling mystery as a knobbed mantel conceals a hidden cabinet. A pistol misfired, revealing keys and funds that explain the crime and clear Jack Hartlepool of guilt. The tale shifts to harp lore and technique by Joux Darsntne, with tips on posture, tunings, and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhea
Cellence
Culver Lytton
H. Rt. H
Duke of Edinburgh
Saxe-Coburg-Gatha
How to Play the Harp and Its Royal Allure
A historical piece extols the harp as a fascinating instrument valued by royalty from Marie Antoinette to the Belgian queen. It notes Stradivarius violins overshadowed by the harp, cites dealers pricing harps around twenty five thousand dollars, and highlights noble patrons and famous admirers while warning of scarce composers and fading popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Philadelpia
James Aerne
Shore Acres
New York
T. Ho
Thin City
Charles Probwas
Jobo Drew
Teeston
Nest Mouth
Theogea
Bronson Howard
William Gileas
David Belesco
Augustus ‘Tooma i
United States
Mare Win
Messrs. Brard
Europe
Moana
Padua
Marie Antoinette
Baron D'Orzy
Countess d’ Esterhazy
Lady Love- Jace
Lord Byron
Sim
Bargain Bulletin from E B Potts Big Store
The Potts Bargain Bulletin advertises the Greatest Sale at Main and Tenth Streets with heavy discounts across coats suits shoes hats shirts and more. Notable items include overcoats underprices, men and boys garments, millinery, dress goods, notions and groceries with prices aimed at drawing crowds to the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cord
E. B. Potts
Local Retailers Promote Savings Amid Historic Stores
A fragmented note claims bays saved customers thousands in 194s and outlines department stores at 1006 Main Street and Market Street addresses. It mentions entrances and design notes, with varied department areas and potential promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Market Street
Ejeres
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Reatater
New Youk
Bilver Shell
Sod
Ken
Star Theater
Harry Demn
San Francisco
Loudos
New York City
Watsons
Evan
David Hoinsco
Charles Probman
Henry Guy Carleton
Mpose
Shenandoah
Mies
Reat Polks
Seidl
Aacareere
Guarastess Torent Cxty Teroud McLain Brothers
Boutkwes
Corer Twelfth
Market Strerte
Wheesoe
Wee
Seria Ead
E.b.potts
Bargain
Wheeling, W. VA
Ucalast
Anery
Arbuckiv
Ander
E.B. Potts
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