2015holyfamilypenguin 4,32069 Jul 12, 2018#741 I have always believed in the slavery/paddle connection.  The lash left tell taling marks that would prove a disincentive for buyers at slave auctions to buy at a higher price inspite of superior brawn.  Who would want an incorrigible slave?  The paddle marks faded in time for auction day.  The […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Jun 22, 2018#721 A further example of informative artwork Kept in by Scottish artist Eskine Nicol, circa 1871. Note the taws. Quote Like Share Jun 22, 2018#722 Yet another example dating from about 1874 Irish schoolmaster Quote Like Share Jun 24, 2018#723 Religious beliefs and affiliations One matter I have previously largely overlooked […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Dec 02, 2017#711 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

2015holyfamilypenguin 4,32069 Jul 05, 2017#701 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

2015holyfamilypenguin 4,32069 Jun 27, 2017#691 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Jun 23, 2017#681 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Jun 05, 2017#671 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

2015holyfamilypenguin 4,32069 Mar 04, 2017#661 http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/ … d-1/seq-4/ The Climax, December 24, 1890, Supplement, page 4, col. 6. OLD STYLE SPANKINGThe Head of Reformatory Introduces an Effectual Remedy for Insubordination As is well known, Major Robert W McClaughry recently warden of the State penitentiary at Joliet is now the successful warden of the State reformatory […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Sep 18, 2016#651 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Jun 28, 2016#641 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]