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Tag Archives: King Alfonso XIII of Spain

A CARRIAGE FOR THE KING

HERE’S A TALE of transportation fit for a king; indeed, named for one. Yet, in the last decade, this 1911 Hispano-Suiza Alfonso XIII Double Berline twice went begging at auction, … Continue reading

August 28, 2020 · Leave a comment

THE 1918–1919 FLU PANDEMIC

IT’S FLU season. Wife Dottie and I have got our shots. I recommend the same to SimanaitisSays readers, even those who may be shot-challenged for whatever reason. By way of … Continue reading

October 16, 2017 · 1 Comment

HOLD ON TIGHT!

IT WAS four years before the earliest pilots of heavier-than-air craft invited anyone else aboard—more properly, atop—their flying contraptions. Once passengers tried it, a good number took up flying on their … Continue reading

January 28, 2015 · 1 Comment