Mr. Lanham Revisited: Nov. 17, 1926

'Coolidge Prosperity' had a dark side

It was a clear and cold day with heavy frost when Mr. Lanham woke, with the day growing warmer but rainy later on. “Trade fairly good. Busy getting papers signed up for offer in compromise of income tax liability,” he wrote. Typically, he played volleyball at the Y that afternoon, then went home to read to Julia Anne and give her a bath before bedtime.

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