Category Archives: Animals

Found on EBay – Alligator Farm

Posted on June 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Although the ostrich farms get more attention, Los Angeles also had alligator farms, shown above in an image from USC’s digital archive. The postcard at left showing alligators at play has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $5.95.

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Unions, Employers ‘Ready for War’ in Metalworkers’ Strike

Posted on June 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Kilflea Dog Soap does the job! June 5, 1910: The battle lines are becoming increasingly firm in the metalworkers’ strike and the attempt to unionize Los Angeles’ foundries, rolling mills and machine shops. The Times says: "There is no … Continue reading →

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Man Hospitalized After Shooting Himself

Posted on June 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

Not one, but two ostrich farms in the Los Angeles area! June 1, 1910: "The next thing I knew, I heard a shot and I ran to where he was. I saw him, blood all over, and his shirt … Continue reading →

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Man Saves Life by Killing Runaway Horse

Posted on May 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

Arlington Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. via Google maps’ street view. May 22, 1910: In a century-old version of “flipping,” a developer says speculators can make money on lots in Arlington Square, at Santa Barbara Avenue (Martin … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Giant Turtle

Posted on May 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

I came across an EBay listing of a postcard showing a leatherback turtle that was caught off Santa Catalina Island. According to a May 9, 1906, story, the turtle was netted by Jerry Marincovich and died trying to free … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, May 5, 1960

Posted on May 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

May 5, 1960: Ruth and Betty Lawrence are looking for a good man to marry one of them and take on their 13 cats.

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Blessing of the Animals at the Old Plaza

Posted on April 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Someone’s Trying to Blow Up the Eliza Ann!” April 17, 1960: In a 19th century Holy Week custom revived in New Mexico in 1930, a group of animals led by a Holstein cow is blessed at the Old Plaza. The … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, April 16, 1940

Posted on April 16, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 16, 1940: Jimmie Fidler says, If Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman are still blushing, here's why: The other eve, they emerged from a preview theater to find the usual swarm of sidewalk gapers choking the lobby. "Autograph hunters!" … Continue reading →

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Mule Driver Doesn’t Swear – Even When Kicked in the Head

Posted on April 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 12, 1910: The geometry of the eternal triangle is particularly complicated in the case of David Perry Doak, who kept a home in Los Angeles with Jessie May Doak – and a ranch at Klamath Falls, Ore., with … Continue reading →

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Air Force Studied Antimissile Ray Gun

Posted on April 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 4, 1960: A little boy, a dog, an ice cream cone … and an ice bag? Very cute. No, we don’t do this anymore. On the jump, the Air Force discontinues work on a light ray that would … Continue reading →

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Dog Show Stages Bloodhounds’ Chase of African American Boy

Posted on April 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

April 1, 1910: The Mississippi Valley Kennel Club dog show concludes with a demonstration of bloodhounds chasing an African American boy through the streets of St. Louis and trapping him in the coliseum. “The hounds, Fanney and Queen, are the … Continue reading →

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From the Vaults: ‘The Wasp Woman’ (1960*)

Posted on March 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

Note: Larry is posting items from 1920 and 1960 this year, and I will be watching movies from those years and writing about them, alternating weeks. This week is 1960's turn. And I owe you people something of an apology, … Continue reading →

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Texas Politician Opposes the Automobile

Posted on March 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 12, 1920: Former Texas Sen. Joe Bailey wants to abolish autos except for businesses, according to his opponents in the governor’s race. Bailey says, “I believe that next to the dog, the horse is man's best friend." More … Continue reading →

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Police Kill Unmuzzled Dogs Under New Rabies Law

Posted on March 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 8, 1910: In response to concerns about rabies, city officials give police permission to kill any dog that isn’t wearing a muzzle as required by a new law. The Times describes thousands of loose dogs that will soon … Continue reading →

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Rabies Epidemic

Posted on March 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 7, 1910: Mad dogs roam the streets of Los Angeles, terrifying people until police officers shoot the rabid animals. Remind me again about the past being a kinder, simpler time. The Broadway tunnel used to be just north of … Continue reading →

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Lummis Quits Library Job

Posted on March 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

March 5, 1910: This was one of those days when there were too many good stories to focus on one: Charles Lummis resigns as city librarian … a veterinarian's assistant dies a horrible death after being bitten by a … Continue reading →

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Strongheart, Dog Sheik of the Movies

Posted on February 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 2, 1925, Strongheart, the dog sheik of the movies.

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Raiders Trying to Move to Los Angeles

Posted on February 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

Feb. 5, 1980: The Los Angeles Coliseum Commission has been saying that the Raiders are coming to L.A. The team has asked a federal judge to bar the NFL from preventing the move. And Jim Murray writes about Spectacular Bid, … Continue reading →

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Horses vs. Streetcar

Posted on January 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Imagination Is the Only Real Thing in the World.” A wagon drawn by runaway horses crashes into a streetcar, sending the wagon tongue through the side of the trolley and injuring passenger Howard Siebold. The horses, which were … Continue reading →

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Crowd Cheers Paulhan, Curtiss

Posted on January 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

A Times photo shows the huge crowd at the Aviation Meet. Jan. 17, 1910: “One of the largest crowds ever assembled in one inclosure in Southern California saw the Sunday flights of the airships. “Over 50,000 people braved the … Continue reading →

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