The parody must have been written promptly. National Police Gazette (NYC), June 18, 1887, among ads for "spicy books," "fancy pictures for gents," etc.:

"Old Time Songs. Boring for Oil, Winding up her Little Ball of Yarn, and 33 others....Box 57, Detroit, Mich."

Similarly, Jan. 6, 1894:

"Winding Up Her Little Ball of Yarn, and Boring for Oil, these two grand old songs sent sealed for 10c. B. DIX, Box 207, Canaan, Conn."