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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on December 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

“You who desire to live 100 years and retain the characteristics of youth must not allow your head to become bald…. Refuse to make yourself a slave to a hat. A hat should be worn only when absolutely necessary, and … Continue reading →

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on November 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

“It is best to have two sets of underwear and alternate them, wearing them one day at a time, allowing the other set to air for 24 hours. If possible hang them in the sunshine for it will purify them … Continue reading →

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on November 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

“Undergarments worn during the day should never be worn at night. Remove your undergarments and hang them where they will become thoroughly aired before morning. Do not allow them to remain in the room you sleep in for you must … Continue reading →

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on November 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

"The proper selection of underwear is of great importance. Some people advocate the use of woolen the year round while others think only cotton should be worn. In my experience I have found that there are objections to both." –A. … Continue reading →

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on November 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

How to Live 100 Years, by A. Victor Segno, Los Angeles, 1903: Heavy skirts and long trains worn on the streets are especially unhealthful. Continue reading →

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on November 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

"Tight vests and suspenders worn by men are contrary to hygienic principles. These articles should be loose enough to permit free exercise of the lungs and heart. No article of clothing that fits tightly should be worn. Among this list … Continue reading →

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How to live 100 years — A. Victor Segno

Posted on October 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

"Hair that is naturally oily should be washed every two weeks but hair that is dry and brittle should not be washed so often, a daily massage being much better for it." –A. Victor Segno, "How to Live 100 Years,"Los … Continue reading →

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How to Live 100 Years — A. Victor Segno

Posted on October 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Professor A. Victor Segno sends out a "success wave" (artist’s conception). Take a cool sponge bath every morning immediately following the regular physical and breathing exercises. A warm bath should also be taken once or twice a week in the … Continue reading →

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Councilman seeks to regulate tattoo shops, September 3, 1943

Posted on October 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Councilman Ira McDonald’s attempt to regulate tattoo shops brought this anonymous response, which I unearthed in the city archives. Los Angeles City Council File 15670 September 2, 1943 Dear Sir, I recently made an investigation of the tattoo shops here … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — A. Victor Segno, man of mystery

Posted on October 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

I am beginning to suspect that among his many other talents (seer, mentalist and author of a book about how to have beautiful hair) A. Victor Segno was a philatelist. EBay has provided yet another entry in the collection of … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Orthopaedic Hospital, 2400 S. Flower St., and below, the area as shown in Google maps’ street view feature.

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July 8, 1908

Posted on July 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

arion Jones died with a secret–and a lot of medical bills ($2,308.64 for doctors’ visits in 2007 dollars). She died owing $29.45 ($647.52 USD 2007), so she was turned over to the medical school at USC to be dissected by … Continue reading →

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June 14, 1958

Posted on June 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

  eople sometimes ask me if I’m related to the Rev. J. Lester Harnish, above. The answer is no, but here he is. Folks tell me he was quite a good preacher. At left, the country is in a terrible … Continue reading →

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June 6-7, 1908

Posted on June 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the U.S. Navy Four men are scalded to death and 10 are badly burned when a steam pipe bursts on  the Navy cruiser Tennessee during tests of ship’s top speed off Port Hueneme. The most seriously injured are … Continue reading →

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April 22, 1908: Beer Is a Health Drink

Posted on April 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

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April 21, 1908: Dispute Over Black and White Children Playing Together Turns Deadly

Posted on April 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

Below, an update in the saga of some “Hearstlings” who stole pictures of the Great White Fleet to be published in the Examiner … Note the story about the 1906 Brownsville, Texas, incident in which African American troops of the … Continue reading →

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April 14, 1908

Posted on April 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, stock up at Jevne’s. Below, Alexander Parquett, a plasterer from Maine, wasn’t expected to live after he fractured his skull in a two-story fall at the Masonic Temple under construction at Figueroa and Pico. But he pulled through, at … Continue reading →

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April 13, 1908: Dr. Hoffman’s Nerve Syrup Cures ‘Fits’

Posted on April 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, wouldn’t it be fun to know what exactly is in Dr. Hoffman’s Nerve Syrup? Below, the sad tale of a woman believed to be Mrs. W.I. Roberts, who died after collapsing in line at the Pacific Electric Depot, 6th … Continue reading →

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April 12, 1908

Posted on April 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Who do you suppose is lounging in this hammock? Certainly not the poor lady doing the housework, below. This article isn't terribly legible, but the housekeeping tips are worth the eyestrain. I'm not sure I'll be hanging my Kasmhiri Kashans … Continue reading →

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March 26, 1958

Posted on March 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, one movie that is not on Netflix (although "Bitter Victory" is available) … Below, The Times’ editorial page pays tribute to attorney Joseph Scott … and notes the fifth anniversary of Jonas Salk’s announcement that he had discovered a polio … Continue reading →

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