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Origin of the word Boycott.
The word boycott entered the English language during the Irish “Land War” and is derived from the name of Captain Charles Boycott, the land agent of an absentee landlord, Lord Erne, who lived in Lough Mask House, in County Mayo, … Continue reading
Posted in Belfast Social History, family
Tagged Army, boycott, crops, Irish, orangemen, police
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Water Conservation
The latest development by the City of Charlottetown in their water conservation measures. You can now hire a garden water boy through city hall for a nominal fee. Must provide your own watering cans and have them measured for proper … Continue reading
Posted in Just Fooling
Tagged conservation, crops, drought, fees, gardens, HST, save water, water boys, water can
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Farmers in Debt??
Perhaps its just me, maybe I’m naive or don’t fully understand modern day farm practices. But I have to tell you the mind boggles when I hear the amount of some farm debts. For instance the farmer just released from … Continue reading
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Tagged credit, crops, debts, farmers, henk, luxury tractors, mansions on the hill, New Brunswick, PEI, potato, tepper
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