Monthly Archives: July 2006

Beer, the Health Drink

Posted on July 5, 2006 by lmharnisch

July 5, 1907Los AngelesSee here, you pesky temperance workers, beer is “liquid bread.” It’s good for you. Lmharnisch.comLmharnisch.blogspot.com

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Can This Be the Fourth of July?

Posted on July 4, 2006 by lmharnisch

July 4, 1907Los AngelesAnd how does Los Angeles celebrate Independence Day? With cricket matches and bagpipe contests. “The Times said: Oratory and music are to replace firewater and fireworks in this year’s celebration of Independence Day. The official program as … Continue reading →

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They Weren’t Fakes

Posted on July 3, 2006 by lmharnisch

July 3, 1907Los AngelesRobert T. Hall, head of the Los Angeles Anti-Fakers League (or Anti-Fakers Society), says shots were fired at him as he returned from an outing to a friend’s summer camp, and he blames local spiritualists and mediums.He … Continue reading →

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Number-Crunching the Horseless Carriage

Posted on July 1, 2006 by lmharnisch

July 1, 1907Los AngelesIf you ever wondered if the Locomobile or Pope-Hartford got great gas mileage, the answer is no, as shown in the results of the 185-mile Lakeside Endurance Race. In cost and fuel efficiency, the 1907 automobiles were … Continue reading →

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