Tuesday, November 18, 2003 :::
Freak Show Story of the Day
SUDDEN DEATH OF A MAMMOTH BOY. The giant infant eighteen years of age, of foreign birth, weighing over 400 pounds, who for some weeks past has been on exhibition in New York at the Bowery, died suddenly on Friday evening.
It appears that it has been almost impossible to satiate his thirst, he having drank several gallons of water per day. Medical aid was obtained; soon after which death followed, and, as many suppose, from maltreatment.
--- North Carolina Standard, January 8, 1851.
Found Runaway Slave Ad of the Day
COMMITTED TO JAIL. Was committed to the Jail of Wake County, on the 20th instant, a negro girl named Mima, She says she belongs to William Smith, of Johnston County. The owner is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges, and take her away; otherwise she will be dealt with as the law directs.
William H. High, Sheriff.
--- North Carolina Standard, November 27, 1850.
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