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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1906
Page
1
A discussion of how environments shape the sporting class and individual destinies. Professor I W Thomas contrasts the gambler with other educated bookmakers and adventurers, noting differing psyches and high intelligence among some, while others show ordinary intellect under the right social stimuli.
The article argues that distinctions among classes like arts, business, and sports arise from environment and choice rather than fixed traits. It notes instincts shape careers, with college and professional paths influenced by opportunity, habit, and social context, and cites gambling and golf to illustrate how recreation can blur Occupation boundaries.
Pat Parson's Puzzie Charlie Planger wagered on four races risking $432 first, $96 second, $48 third, and $144 on a four to one shot. He lost half the initial stake, then a third of the remainder, then a quarter of the rest before winning 3576 to recover all money and end even. Charlie started with 8720.
In Chelan County Washington the FE F Sprague company a Washington corporation filed a petition in the Superior Court for dissolution as provided by law. The notice states the company’s principal place of business and seeks an order dissolving the corporation.
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