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Show Won't Reveal Edison's Rubber Secret rj: . k U i These three youthful berry pickers came upon Thomas A. Edison In a Held rear Brookslde, N. J where be waa gathering wild flowers which ha told them were to be used In cultivation for his rubber exploitations. Doting the coorsa of bis conversation Mr. Edison told the youths the secret of his process, but they refuse to disclose It to Interviewers. The boys are, left to right: Lawrence Horner, twelve; Grant Thorburn, Jr twelve; and Jack Horner, seven. |