Monthly Archives: January 2009

Found on EBay — Batchelder Tile

Posted on January 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

I haven’t noticed too many Batchelder figures on EBay, but here’s one. (Yes, it’s stamped "Batchelder Los Angeles" on the base). Bidding starts at $199.

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Matt Weinstock — January 21, 1959

Posted on January 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Cagey Mr. Mikoyan Now that Anastas Mikoyan has returned whence he came, a lady named Natasha Smith would like a few unkind words. She was born and reared in Russia and barely escaped with her life during the revolution. She … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 21, 1959

Posted on January 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Smut Purveyor Reaps Harvest In the smut business, the biggest losers are the customers. They shell out something (more than 1 million dollars a year) for nothing. But they’re not the only ones who come out on the … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, February 9, 1932

Posted on January 21, 2009 by lmharnisch
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De Mille Dies! January 21, 1959

Posted on January 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

"The greatest showman on earth." This trailer for "The Ten Commandments" calls it "the greatest motion picture of all time." Hedda Hopper described the film’s director, Cecil B. De Mille, "the greatest creator and showman of our industry." But what … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Earl Carroll’s

Posted on January 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s what appears to be an original snapshot of Earl Carroll’s, listed on EBay. Bidding starts at 99 cents.

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Matt Weinstock — January 20, 1959

Posted on January 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Worried Ad Men Some earnest men in the advertising business are concerned about the derogatory image of their profession that has been created in the public mind and quietly are running it up on the flagpole to see who salutes. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 20, 1959

Posted on January 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE U.S. ‘Big Stick’ Attitude Deplored Fidel Castro, the bearded boy wonder of Cuba, has been sassing his kindly, benevolent, slightly wealthy Uncle Sam lately. Young Fidel has taken it as a personal insult that a few of our … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, February 2, 1932

Posted on January 20, 2009 by lmharnisch
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President takes oath of office, 1909

Posted on January 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Bain News Service via Library of Congress President Taft visits Los Angeles, c. Oct. 11, 1909. "No inaugural address of recent years has won such great success." Someone at The Times had a sense of humor to talk about putting … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on January 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

These shoes (Julianelli for Bullock’s Wilshire) have been listed on EBay. Bids start at $9.99. I don’t normally pay that much attention to women’s shoes, but these did the trick.

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Matt Weinstock — January 19, 1959

Posted on January 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Life in Beverly Hills During a lavish party in a Beverly Hills home the host guided a group of guests to a huge shelfful of glassware in the trophy room. "Of course you know about Bruges glass," he said proudly. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 19, 1959

Posted on January 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

  CONFIDENTIAL FILE Way Out Back, a Head of Hair See that picture down the column a few lines? The one of the smiling, bushy-haired boy? That’s me. I’ll concede that it wasn’t taken yesterday. But if you want to … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, December 24, 1931

Posted on January 19, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Historic Images of Los Angeles on Flickr

Posted on January 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

This is my new favorite thing: The Library of Congress’ Flickr account with thousands of photos such as the panorama of flying officers at Love Field, Texas, Aug. 20, 1918. And this is the first all-woman jury in Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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We’re looking for Butch Harris

Posted on January 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Many people have written to the Daily Mirror asking "What happened to Butch Harris?" or "Did he finally get into the Cub Scouts?" At this point, we don’t know. Here’s the background. Recently, the Daily Mirror got a UCLA intern … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Batchelder tile

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s a Batchelder tile of two birds, listed on EBay. Bids start at $120. Note: Before you spend any serious money on EBay, always check the item and the vendor carefully.

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December 14, 1931: Voices — Christine Collins

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

  “I have tried real hard to secure some kind of employment for my husband…”

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Jerry Lewis Plays First Base for Dodgers, January 18, 1959

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

I’m sure there’s a joke here someplace. The Times’ political power broker Kyle Palmer writes a glowing piece about biographies of Eisenhower and Nixon.    On the comics page, Stephen F. Austin straightens out some pesky Indians and Delilah gets … Continue reading →

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A. Victor Segno — “How to Live 100 Years”

Posted on January 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

“I have in mind a man who is now legally 55 years old who has used olive oil and distilled water internally and externally for a few years and has so far regained youth and vigor that he looks not … Continue reading →

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