Mr. Lanham Revisited: Nov. 1, 1926

He enjoys a glorious fall day and a cozy evening

It was a clear and cold fall day “with heavy frost,” Mr. Lanham wrote. Some of his roses were budding. “Chrysanthemums are getting lovely, and the leaves of the trees are taking on their autumn color.”

He was grateful for the clear weather, because he spent a good part of the day collecting on overdue accounts at Lanham & Sons, and also held court. “Not …