Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 179, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 July 1913 — "The Missouri Girl” Coining Soon. [ARTICLE]

"The Missouri Girl” Coining Soon.

The character of “Zeke Dobson,” the country boy in 'The Missouri Girl,” is one of unique conception. Among the many impersonations of the rural types offered to the theatregoing public, there are but few limited cases where the author has even attempted to portray this interesting character as he is seen in real life. The stage character of the farmer is so thoroughly Impressed on our minds that it is almost impossible for us to imagine a rural play without the usual impossible characters, that are, in many eases, a serious drawback to an otherwise good Play. “ZekV as played by the droll comedian, Mr. Ed Mack, Is a true portrayal of an honest, bright, intelligent country boy; his dialect and actions are both peculiar and droll and he says and does what is AaturaL When in the city he makes ludicrous mistakes and his idea of “city folks” and the remarks he makes about them are extremely comical, but at the same time true to life. ‘The Missouri Girl” will be seen at the Ellis Theatre on August 5, 1913, .