Category Archives: 1912

Uh-Oh

Posted on December 10, 2006 by lmharnisch

Dec. 10,1907Los AngelesMayor Arthur C. Harper happens to be in all sorts of trouble. He’s telling the newspapers that he has had enough of politics and won’t seek another term. The district attorney is trying to shut down the local … Continue reading →

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A Page From Dickens

Posted on March 23, 2006 by lmharnisch

For some time, the teachers at the Casco Street School had been concerned about the pupils from the nearby Christian Orphanage. But finally the problems became too great to ignore.“One small boy, an especial pet and a delicate child, was … Continue reading →

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Bright Young Faces

Posted on March 18, 2006 by lmharnisch

“Who was the first man?” asked the teacher of an American boy.“Washington,” was the reply. He was reminded of Adam and observed: “Yes, if you count foreigners.”Henrietta B. Freeman paid a call on a schoolroom somewhere in Los Angeles in … Continue reading →

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