Shane ONeill and the Ulster Clash of 16th Century Power
The article recounts Shane O’Neill’s rise as the leading O’Neill, clashes with Sussex and English policy, and his bold stand against rival septs. It covers his London visit, execution of Gaelic and English aims, and his ultimate defeat and death at the hands of MacDonnells after a brutal campaign across Ulster.
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Hen Elizabeth
England
Shane O'Neill
Ulster
Ireland
Mathew
Earl of Tyrone
O'Reilly
O'Kane
O’neill
Shane
Sidney
Dungannon
Ardglans
Sussex
Mathew O'Neill
Mexico
O’reilly
O’donnell
O'Neill
Annals of the Four Masters
Drogheda
Erne
Elizabeth
London
Bard
Brehon
Gallowglass
Hilizabeth
St. Patrick
Foreign Ministry
Tirconnell
O'Donnell
MacDonnells
Antrim
Glenflesh
Angus
Shemus MacDonnell
Earl of Kildare
Dundrum
Bagenal
Newry
Shane An Diamas
Kildare
Carty
Earl of Sussex
Turlough O'Neill
Ordnance Survey
Shane O’nial
Proper Hall Furnishings for Modern Homes
An article argues for a compact hall setup with a mirror, small table, chairs, clock, and writing materials. It notes hat racks and wardrobes fall out of style, praises tidy unseen storage, and recommends a drawer with pen and ink to handle deliveries without search delays.
Education Not Worth While Said By A Fox Trotting Winner
A humorous exchange features a two medalist fox trotter and a girl debating college education. The judge weighs in noting office jargon like whom and notwithstanding. The humor centers on language, pride, and practicality over higher learning.
Greece to Exploit Historic Petroleum Springs
A historian notes petroleum springs in Greece once seen as curiosities since antiquity and now slated for exploitation by local capitalists, signaling a shift from scholarly interest to commercial development.
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Greece
Christ
Reelected Leader Reflects on History and Effort
The quote frames judgment by character and actions, urging perseverance beyond appearances. It emphasizes that history will judge individuals by what they are and what they have attempted.
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Tribunal of Justice
Work Toward Desired End
Observation on life path urges daily effort toward a goal to gain happiness and zest. It argues that without an end guiding each day, life becomes empty and unfulfilling. The quote stresses purposeful work as essential to contentment.
Beating the Undertaker off the job
A Pea Ridge Pod commenter mocks rivals who claim life while removing undertaker work. The piece voices disdain for those who pretend to be alive while diminishing honest labor.
Calling the Children With Bell or Whistle
Advice on calling children indoors without shouting. A small bell or whistle carries farther than voice and spares vocal cords.
Ohio poet hits ten thousandth parody on Lamb
An Ohio poet celebrated his ten thousandth parody on Mary Had a Little Lamb the other day. He has produced a vast body of work but admits little else to celebrate this milestone.
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Ohio
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Dinner fails and uncle dies after wealthy relative visit
Mrs Newmarrie laments a failed dinner while her husband notes the dinner hastened his rich uncle’s death by a year, implying a deadly outcome to a domestic dispute. The exchange underscores a grim backstory hinted in a single, clipped conversation.
Shaftesbury on Love of Public Good and Universal Good
The quote praises loving the public universal good and studying it, aiming to promote world-wide interests as far as in our power. It frames such benevolence as the height of goodness and as shaping a divine temper.
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Shaftesbury
Reclining Aids Digestion According To French Scientist
A French scientist claims digestion proceeds faster when people lie down rather than stand. He argues that evolution favored other organs over the stomach, leaving it relatively slower to develop.
Top speaks on room at the top in games
The Washington Star quotes a sagacious man saying there is room at the top and Broncho Bob counters that many games show the best cards at the bottom of the pack.
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Broncho Bob
Washington, Star
Dainty Home Made Blouse from Filipino Patterns
A Baltimore American piece by Mia A M describes making a dainty blouse for a busy office worker using Filipino hand embroidered patterns priced at 3.50 to 5.50 with mercerized batiste and lace details. The project totals 6.75 with a five hour labor span, featuring a sailor collar, box plaits, a belt, and smoked pearl buttons.
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A, M
Baltimore
Made dress from old coat for my little girl
I describe making a dress for my child from a suit coat. I ripped washed and pressed fabric then cut a fitted lining from an old flannel nightgown. The coat’s center back seam created multiple panels shaping the dress.
Rosettes for the girdle designs in 1830 fashion
In a 1830 fashion note marines use large cartwheel rosettes made of spiral plaited silk or satin to fasten a soft girdle at one side. Describes two girdles at the waist, with a ball dress featuring silver lace and taffeta, a twisted silk front, panniered outer skirt, crystal bead lace edges, and malines shoulder straps with puffed sleeves.
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Jess
Fashion Hints Borrow From Bygone Styles For New Season
The piece notes a trend toward retro silhouettes with pom padour silks and pockets reappearing in skirts. It highlights hat trims featuring large black insects, lingerie with Chinese embroidery, and rich quillings and ruffles on taffeta gowns. Black silk stockings with white polka dot embroidery are fashionable, while ready made plain linen blouses can be embroidered.
Lice Control for Swine Aids From Agricultural Bulletin
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines lice as common swine pests requiring vigorous treatment. Regular inspection of ears flanks and legs is advised with frequent dipping using Cresol compound to coat hogs and kill lice eggs. Dipping vats should be durable cement, properly drained, and hogs fully immersed. Alternative measures include crude oil sacks, pasture rotation, and careful wallow management to reduce infestation and disease risk.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers
Dipping Sheep to Fight Pests and Profit Loss
This article explains whether dipping sheep pays by reducing parasitic pests. It advises timing around shearing, recommends coal tar dips like kresol and zonoleum, and suggests a second dip about ten days later to kill hatched ticks for best results.
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D. A. Sphncer
Department of Animal Husbandry
Oklahoma
A. & M. College
Stillwater
Sheen
Guard Against Accidents With Turkeys For Breeders
A tip warns poultry keepers to trim spurs and hind toe hooks on a large matured tom before breeding. This simple remedy prevents the tom from injuring hens and saves hundreds of hens each season.
Avoid Sore Necks Harden the Horse Shoulders Gradually
Guidance urges gradual hardening of a horse's shoulders to prevent sore necks and protect earnings from strain. Stresses steady conditioning to avoid setbacks and ensure durable performance.
Self-Feeders Good for All Livestock
At California university farm a dairy cow has used a self-feeder since lactation as a test of the concept. A halfa hay and beet pulp mixed with rolled barley provide a balanced ration with alfalfa hay. The cow’s weight remains steady and milk flow is excellent, though barley intake skews feed balance and raises cost.
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California University
Care for Turkey Poults in Brooding
Care for turkey poults demands exclusive brooding away from other fowls and cautious feeding. To prevent blackhead, dilute piue vitriol in drinking water as a protective measure, noted as highly profitable for turkey growers.
Early Chicks Warned to Care for Young Poultry
A note urges keeping the early chicks healthy with proper care and feeding. It warns that mismanagement could lead to loss, while proper treatment promises good returns for poultry owners.
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Shane O’ Neill
Lecale
Redshanks
Poland
China Low
California University Farm
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