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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1894
Page
2
A reflective, antiquarian piece recalls veterans and pivotal battles from the American Revolution to the Civil War. It contemplates age, memory, and the distant anniversaries that shape a county’s historical identity, envisioning a future where the last veterans fade yet remain emblematic in local lore.
Fragmentary text discusses how Lords gain seats by royal summons or favor rather than English origins. It notes that only the queen can summon or ignore a lord’s claim, shaping who may sit in the house and who is cast aside.
A vivid portrait of 19th century bookmakers at racing tracks. It explains why bookmaking demands nerve under pressure and how dope books and percentage bets shape wagers. It cites historical figures, English roots, and notable events while detailing the shift from simple odds to calculated form and modern gambling books.
The article profiles Jerome racing rings and betting culture, naming Harry Reed, Southside, Canterbury, Red Top, and Billy Mackin, detailing odds, commissions, and the tactics of big and small bookmakers. It explains how public money sets odds, outlines the roles of Branner, Dwyer, Lichtenstein, and Ed Burke, and describes the dynamics between plungers and steady bookmakers amid risk, memory of pedigrees, and the betting crowd.
The excerpt traces sugar and related substances through ancient sources. It mentions Beladispanisbin, saccharum in Latin, nudar terms, and honey in reeds. It cites Galen and Discorigone's Materia Medica, noting early medicinal uses and descriptions of energy balled frag Elusian roots and other plant-based substances in early Cartesian era scholarship.
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