KKxyz 3,59957 Jul 17, 2018#751 Did American football help establish or continue the use of the paddle in US high schools? Many schools in the US South that still use the paddle have both football teams and rules that make it clear that the school’s athletes are expect to opt for the paddle in place […]

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? […]