Mother Machree Author and the Real Mother
In New York the famed writer Ernest Bull introduced his long-suffering mother figure as Mother Machree. Mrs Ball, a small white-haired widow, listened as the author recalled their humble life, and a touching New Year’s Eve moment on stage.
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Ernest Bull
Ala Tdulher
Machree
Mre
Nannie Betl
New York
Wu Erie
lMrnie
Ernie
Jimmy
Mother Muchree
Macree
The Babes in the Woods in Thetford area
A historical note links the nursery tale to real events in Woyland Wood near Thetford and Griston in the Walsingham estate. It mentions the De Grey family possession since the sixteenth century, 1562 transfers to Attle Thomas de Grey, and a series of legal papers showing turmoil, custody, and a tragic end that fed early ballad narratives.
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Robin Redbreast
Griston
de Gray
Thomas de Grey
Robert de Grey
Mary and Her Lamb Story Origins Clarified in Historic Claim
The article reviews competing claims on who inspired the Mary had a little lamb tale. It points to Mary Elizabeth Bowyer born Charleston 1806 as the likely original, with Mary Wilard Lovestitutiong and Frances Town, N H, offering alternate English settings. It notes John Houlstone’s early account and Sara Josepha Hale’s later publication in 1840.
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Mary
Henry Ford
Franciatown
N. H
Mary Wilard
Charleston
Mace
X Welling
Revite Vieikting School
John Houlstone
Barvard
Jecal Pantor
Jobo
Lil
Sara Josepha Bale
Flavoring herbs listed for kitchen use and order
A garbled note outlines herbs for flavoring foods in this country. Parsley sage thyme savory marjoram spearmint fennel tarragon balm and basil are named, with Burnley mentioned as leading. The text suggests herbs serve as both general flavoring and savoring, though the passage is unclear and partly corrupted.
California Climates and Regional Differences
Readers learn that California's climate varies widely from north to south, with a vast inland expanse and notable contrasts similar to diverse U.S. regions. The discussion highlights broad climatic features and the influence of deserts and heat on the state's weather patterns.
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California
New York
Florida
Green poultry greens for hens in winter food tips
An early 20th century note on hardy winter feeding for laying hens. It recommends alfalfa greens as superior poultry feed, with walnuts, beet tops, and cabbage as supplementary options. Mention is made of keeping alfalfa racks in each laying section to provide bulk and vitamins.
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HULL
Watt
Flocks Find Profit With Proper Feed and Care
Agriculture extension partners with Minnesota universities to study hog profitability. From November 1990 to August 1931, only two of seven hogs failed to cover feed and costs, with each flock averaging over 8 500 in receipts and about 1 400 in feed and misc expenses. Care and quality feed drove outcomes, says project lead Cara Cooke, who notes past gains support continued profitability.
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Unniversitis of
Minnesota
Migs Cara Cooke
Hockownere
Poultry Pest Control Tactics From Nebraska Farmer
A Nebraska Farmer excerpt notes treating poultry houses with nicotine sulfate solutions before roosting can reduce lice and boost egg production. The method uses a 40 percent nicotine solution and roost painting, with repeat applications about ten days apart. Sodium fluoride is suggested as an alternative surface sedative.
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Gaya
Giro State University
Nebraska
Poultry Nutrition and Industry Notes from Wisconsin to Connecticut
The text discusses vitamin A deficiency in poultry and feeding practices to prevent it, mentions poultry and farm labor terms, and notes a Wisconsin figure of over 24 million chickens’ egg output in 1930. It cites Connecticut poultry industry size and egg production, and comments on leg weakness in young chicks and brooder conditions.
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Wisconsin
Studio Visits With Twinkling Stars In Radio Firmament
A long, chaotic recital lists radio talent and performers connected to a studio visit program. It names Edwin Whettes, Den Carnes, Tick Malone, Pat Paget, Virginia Guriier, Edith Spencer, Harry Sutter, Makarep, and others, describing performances, impersonations, and the blend of show business figures with veterans and musicians. The piece sketches guests, acts, and improvised moments from a chaotic broadcast context.
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den Carnes
Tick Malone
Pat Paget
Virginia Guriier
Edith Spencer
Harry Sutter
Makarep
Geenes
Blore
Academy of Nis
Parace
Peiups Meepest
Lenn Quttes
Frank Luther
Vm Oetye
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