Mr. Lanham's Diary: July 2, 1926

A bit about politics in the 1920s

It was very hot during the day, with “business still dull,” Mr. Lanham wrote, adding, “No change in our financial condition and I see little prospect of change.”

On a happier note, his garden was brimming with phlox, roses and gladioli. He cut a few fine flowers to display indoors.

Wife Anne was still troubled by the poison oak rash on her face and neck, …