Whistler and Other Surnames: Irish Roots to American Fame
The article traces the Whistler lineage from Maj John Whistler born in Ireland in 1738 through George Washington Whistler to James Abbott McNeill Whistler, noting his birth in Russia and that he married late at fifty four. It also briefly explains Weston LaVille and Catt as surname origins with Norman roots and French Le Chat evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Siler
Whistler
Maj
John Whistler
Ireland
Hagerstown
Mad
George Washington Whistler
Sir Edward
Eagland
United States Military College
Mary Wisher
Anna Matilda McNeill
James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Russia
Weston
England
Laville
la Ville
Catt
le Chat
le Cat
Kett
McClure
Something to Think About by F A Walker
A reflection on envy and resilience, noting that steady confidence born of faith helps a person endure snags and gossip. The author urges readers to trust inner strength rather than assume luck governs success and invites companionship with this steadfast mindset.
Juvenal the Latin Satirist and His Exile to Egypt
The passage discusses Decimus Junius Juvenalis, the Roman satirist known as Juvenal. It notes his obscure birth details, adoption by a wealthy freedman, and his career as a pleader. It adds that he was exiled from Rome and lived in Egypt, with the exile seen as a fate that allowed sharp criticism of Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decimus Junius Juvenalis
Christ
Juvenal
Rome
Egypt
Tost
Exiled god and mortal hope in twilight garden visions
A poetic meditation on mortal reach and divine glimpses as humans glimpse heavenly and earthly gardens. The speaker questions how much mortals may dare hope or dream, recounting moonlit rivers, fragrant blooms, and a transient sense of godlike ascent. The poem hints at an eventual immortality through ethereal experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McChure
Juvenal the Satirist and His Times
Juvenal led a cohort of infantry in Egypt and died in duty. His sole surviving works are 16 satires in hexameters revealing a grim view of Roman society. His exile may have stemmed from his fierce indictments. Translations by Gifford and Dryden are noted.
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Juvenal
Egypt
Gifford
Dryden
Wayne D. McMurray
George Matthew Adams
Recipes From a 1925 Mother's Cook Book For Children
A typed fragment presents playful kitchen guidance on child friendly foods and basic prep. It describes ham mousse a fruit glazes and gelatina based dishes and notes seasonable ideas to reduce meat in hot weather. It also covers popovers vegetable salad cottage cheese salad and serving tips with simple measurements and steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesas
The Young Lady Across the Way
A fragment notes a young lady across the way believing Socrates is the most quoted figure among Old Testament characters. The item appears to be a brief syndicated quip or columnist guess attributed to McClare Newspaper Syndicate.
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Socrates
McClare
German cook plans emigration to America after sleep wishes
A German cook, fond of morning sleep, tells her scolding mistress she intends to move to America. She imagines later sunrises and delays to rest, hoping to sleep a couple more hours once there.
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America
Impossibility in Happer household question of daily duties
In a dialogue from the American Legion Weekly a mother and daughter discuss balance between religion and daily routines. The Happpers mock the minister and question the preacher's demand, arguing that even a learned man could not set 48 Nora tasks in a day.
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Happers
Happer
American Legion Weekly
The Last Speaker At Health Congress Draws Cheers
The chairman quotes that the final speaker embodies the efficacy of his doctrines. An eighty year old figure declares vigor while the audience member adds a brief reply, reflecting the lively exchange at the event.
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Health Congress
Pat and Mike Jokes Recast as Luther and Cromwell
A wordplay dialog shows a comic renaming of Pat and Mike to Martin Luther and Oliver Cromwell. The humor hinges on swapping familiar characters for historic figures to create a punchline.
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Swith
Pat
Mike
Tve
Martin Lather
Oliver- Cromwell
Sympathetic dentist nearby brings gentle care and humor
A light verse noting affection for a kind dentist who never grumbles and, when pricking or hurting, playfully says Ouch conveying steady, friendly care.
Irregular Club Speech On Principles Amid Laughs
A club session features a speaker insisting on firm principles when faced with a choice of evils. He warns peers against mockery and stresses consistent conduct, declaring that, given two evils, one should always choose the lesser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzi
Cabout
Always Obeying When Jack Threatened Tit Tike
A fragmented dialogue described Jack repeatedly trying to do what Tike directs. The quotes show tension with implied coercion and insistence on obedience. The content preserves names and a sense of control dynamics without graphic detail.
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Jack
Why Not Landford Youve Been Living In The House
A terse exchange questions a month's occupancy in a wrecked house. The tenant argues the rent should be reduced this month, implying ongoing damage and dispute over rental terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landford
Mystery Bird Eyes in Advertising Paradox
A quirky snippet ponders a bird with green eyes and the human mind chasing topics. It notes impatience with custom ads and humorously recalls a repairman promising "shoes repaired while you wait" yet adds the caveat that waiting times rarely extend beyond four days.
Misprint Confusion Over Railroad Heir Quote
A misprint rumor centers on a railroad man’s heir and a newspaper claim. The reporter questions a grandfatherly remark about “the public” and the editor suggests the line may have been garbled, hinting the elder may have said The Public Be Jammed instead.
His Only Chance Fred-Why was Adam made first
The fragment discusses why Adam was created first, suggesting it was to give him a second chance or options, though the text is unclear and resembles incomplete dialogue. It reads as a speculative or informal note rather than a complete news item.
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Fred
Adam
Dad
Iim
Calf Feeding Guidelines From Colorado Dairy Commission
Field man H R Lascelles advises on calf nutrition from birth to four months. Start with whole milk at body temperature for two weeks, then transition to skim over about a week, avoiding digestive issues. Limit skim milk to 18 pounds daily until four months, then introduce grain and alfalfa ensilage, ensure fresh water, and keep calves' quarters clean and dry to prevent pneumonia.
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H. R. Lascelles
Colorado
State Dairy Commission
Sprays for Flies Prove Cost Effective in Summer Tests
Purdue entomology department reports spraying a herd of ten cows for 90 days during fly season costs about 2 dollars per test. Spray No 1 Chlorozone and odorizing formulas were tested in Indiana dairy herds in 1924. Immediate after morning milking applications to all body parts yielded best results. sprayed cows were calmer, grazed peacefully, and milking was quieter.
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Entomology Department
Purdue, University
Indiana
Dairy Industry Faces Core Cost Problem in Production
Purdue experts claim the main dairy issue is reducing production costs. Canon notes few cows are officially registered, with under 3 percent of U S dairy cattle kept in breed registries. Improving dairy breeding is seen as a key initial step to cut costs.
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Canon of
Purdue
Canan
United States
Dairy Facts On Calf Care And Dairy Breeding
Good care before a cow freshens is as necessary as after. Prices for dairy products look solid for years. Calves should stay isolated ten days in a clean stall with ample bedding before joining others. Twin heifers with a bull form a free martin and are typically sterile, while the bull is fertile. Proper feed must provide digestible nutrients to sustain milk flow and cow condition.
Recovery From influenza Hastened by Pe-ru-Na
Mr. CA Allen of Bondurant Iowa testifies to Pe-ru-Na aiding his influenza recovery. He suffered catarrh, nasal and throat issues, chronic tubes, and asthma attacks, then gained strength after six bottles, increasing weight from 155 to 175 pounds, noting Pe-ru-Na as the remedy he trusted for catarrhal conditions.
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CA. Allen
R. R. Na
Bondurant
Idwa
Fragmented sales line and quirky quotes in a paste
A garbled snippet shows phrases about tablets or liquid sold everywhere, a masterful makeup remark, a clown quote about copying from a flapper, and a closing line about blood and seeing things clearly while urging to enjoy the day.
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Heaven
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We Rouen
Wadove
Denist
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