TAKE MY WORD FOR IT Origins of Southpaw term and slang queries
A dated readers feet of letters discusses the origin of the term southpaw for a left handed pitcher. It also covers puzzled readers about labels for married women and the word pickaninny. The exchange includes explanations tracing pickaninny to a Cuban diminutive and Eskimo names.
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J. M
America
West Indies
Fragmentary text hints at a household collection and daily displays
The fragment describes a child and outdoor play, daily routines, and a display of household items. It mentions palat stamps, shelves, and a collection of cups, plates, rugs, and pitchery used as a visual delight for the owner and visitors.
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