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Hay, John Milton

(Encyclopedia) Hay, John Milton, 1838–1905, American author and statesman who was an important political figure from the mid-19th cent. into the early 20th cent.; b. Salem, Ind., grad. Brown. He…

Brewer's: Luce

Flower de Luce. A corruption of fleur-de-lis (q.v.), more anciently written “floure delices, ” a corruption of fiordilisa, the white iris. The French messenger says to the Regent Bedford-…

IRL Race Locations

August—TRUE VALUE 200 at New Hampshire International Speedway in Louden, NH. September—LAS VEGAS 500K at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor Speedway. January— INDY 200 presented by Aurora at Walt Disney…

2000 IRL Race Locations

January— DELPHI INDY 200 at Walt Disney World Speedway in Orlando, Fla. March— MCI WORLDCOM INDY 200 at Phoenix (Ari.) International Raceway. April— LAS VEGAS INDY 300 at Las Vegas (Nev.) Motor…

Walter Johnson Biography

Walter JohnsonAge: 56 three-time All-Pro defensive tackle with the Cleveland Browns; recognized as one of the best at his position in team history; played from 1965-76. Died of a heart attack…

1998 IRL Race Locations

January— INDY 200 presented by Aurora at Walt Disney World, Orlando, Fla. March—DURA-LUBE 200 at Phoenix (Ari.) International Raceway. May—INDIANAPOLIS 500 at Indianapolis (Ind.) Motor Speedway.…

American the Beautiful

The Question: Where was "America the Beautiful" written? My understanding is that it was written in Andover, Mass. A Phillips Academy dormitory is named "…

fishing

(Encyclopedia) fishing, act of catching fish for consumption or display. Fishing—usually by hand, club, spear, net, and (at least as early as 23,000 years ago) by hook—was known to prehistoric people…

2002 IRL Race Locations

March—20TH ANNIVERSARY GRAND PRIX OF MIAMI at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway; BOMBARDIER ATV COPPER WORLD INDY 200 at Phoenix (Ari.) International Raceway; YAMAHA 400 at California Speedway in…

Guy Loren SHAW, Congress, IL (1881-1950)

SHAW Guy Loren , a Representative from Illinois; born on a farm near Summer Hill, Pike County, Ill., May 16, 1881; attended the public schools and the College of Agriculture of the University of…