Public Punishment in Courthouse Grounds of Raleigh Area
A Raleigh correspondent recalls the final use of whippings stocks and branding irons near the courthouse and post office in January 1865. The whipping post drew federal scrutiny yet the sheriff followed the old court mandate. Boys enjoyed mockery from the stocks while the branding irons were once displayed as relics.
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Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Charlotte
Raleigh
Raleigh Cor
Charlotte Observer
Vanity of Convicts in Prison Fashion Sense
The Columbus Dispatch notes inmates in the penitentiary prize cleanliness and grooming. Convicts polish shaving and attire, keep mirrors and calendars in cells, press trousers, save collars for Sundays, and even request hats to improve appearance while serving time.
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Columbus Dispatch
Blankets From Andean Bark Spread Warmth in Ecuador
In Ecuador the bark of the blanket or demajagua tree yields a six foot by five foot blanket six inches thick. Workers soak the trunk, peel the rough exterior, and pound it to loosen the fibers. The inner fibers are closely joined to form a soft warm cover suitable as a blanket or mattress.
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Ecuador
Andes
Clock case made of pennies in Yorkshire clock
A novelty clock uses ninety six English pennies dated 1797 for its case, each coin beaten larger and riveted together while copper strips form the dial. Standing fourteen inches high and eight inches wide at the base, the timepiece carries the adage time is money, with ownership by a Laurel Bank resident in Ilkley, Yorkshire.
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Laurel Bank
Ilkley
Yorkshire
England
The Family Dog in Edinburgh Clergyman’s Pup Vision
An Edinburgh clergyman says every family should have a dog describing the pet as a perpetual puppy that betrays no sulks, asks no troublesome questions, never gets into debt, never comes down late to breakfast and is always ready for a bit of fun.
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Edinburgh
An Exception in a Moral Exchange at the Church
A minister tells a friend that deeds matter more than words while a woman questions the value of telegrams and actions. The fragment hints at moral testing through communication and intent, set within a quiet church scene.
The Pretzel Its Simple Figure Scheme and Infinite Variety
The pretzel stands as a remarkable human creation with endless variation born from a simple figure scheme. Described in sailor terms a bight is twisted to form a heart shaped loop, unique among baked goods. It is an appetizer not a dessert or medicine and a mighty thirst quencher, originating in Germany where it is Bretzel.
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Sahara
Germany
America
North America
South America
Brett
Washington Post
Reading the Stars Mastery of Navigation in Harpers Weekly
Jack London describes teaching himself navigation by observing the North Star and Alpha Crucis. He records adjusting for errors, matching latitude from noon and dead reckoning, and using the Southern Cross to confirm his readings. He notes pride in mastering celestial guidance and the stars as his language.
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Jack London
Harper’s Weekly
Charmian
Weight of Lion and Tiger Compare in Size
A discussion of big cats notes common weight estimates for lions range 300 to 850 pounds with a full grown lion at least 500 pounds and a record of 540 pounds for an African lion. It also compares a 520 pound Bengal tiger, stating the tiger shows stronger muscular strength than the largest lion.
Fragmented Text About Style and Expression
A garbled passage discusses styles and expression with stray phrases about going to mug and diction. It mentions Professor and Rene, noting how expression can appear surprising and essential to literary editing.
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