Category Archives: art and artists

Stocks Dive in Frenzy, 1929

Posted on October 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale notes the role of politics in criticism of Police Chief James Davis.   Oct. 30, 1929: “An incredible stock market tumbled toward chaos today despite heroic measures adopted by the nation's greatest bankers.” What do … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on October 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 1, 1938: Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens visit Griffith Park and discover an old lime kiln left from mission days. Note: I posted most of the Nuestro Pueblo features when I was going through 1938-39, but I’m picking … Continue reading →

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A Warning About Smoking

Posted on October 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

“Industrial Independence” is a code phrase for “no unions.” Oct. 24, 1909: The Times recommends “The Tyrant in White,” promising: "There are no long rambling lectures or sermons in its pages. The characters do their own talking. They are boys … Continue reading →

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Hula Dance Craze Sweeps New York

Posted on October 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Clare Briggs, “When a Feller Needs a Friend.” Oct. 23, 1919: Harry Carr, one of The Times' best-known writers, files a series of vignettes from New York. He says that prohibition is lightly enforced and that it’s still easy to … Continue reading →

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Jealousy Leads to Murder and Suicide

Posted on October 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

“Somebody Is Always Taking the Joy Out of Life” by Clare Briggs. Oct. 22, 1919: Mrs. Zola Schmidt was  killed as she slept … while holding a letter from another man. 916 W. 9th, the scene of the crime. “I … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo, Pasadena

Posted on October 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 27, 1938: Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens visit Pasadena for Nuestro Pueblo. Here’s a map of Japanese-owned businesses in Pasadena before World War II.  Note: The original run of Nuestro Pueblo concluded in 1939. I’m going back and … Continue reading →

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Artist’s Notebook: ‘Chocolate Factory’

Posted on October 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

“Chocolate Factory,” Marion Eisenmann, March 28, 2009 Marion Eisenmann writes of this week’s sketch: "When I  first came here, I didn't know what kind of factory this is, the Gold  Line is traveling through it close to the 110 Freeway. … Continue reading →

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Labor Activists Target Main Street Theater

Posted on October 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 16, 1909: Union demonstrators target the Regal Theater, 323 S. Main St. In less than a year, labor activists will bomb the Los Angeles Times Building, killing 20 employees … And architect Cass Gilbert visits Los Angeles as a … Continue reading →

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October 14, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Red Wine Man This is wine week and while I am not knocking the old fashioned (with plain water, without the fruit salad) or minimizing the fiery Martini (I’m crazy about big green olives, with pimiento) or even bourbon and … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo — Pasadena

Posted on October 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 17, 1938: The original run of Nuestro Pueblo is over, but I’m posting the ones I missed the first time around. For this installment, Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens visited Pasadena.

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Coming Attractions – Edwards Air Force Base Open House

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 16, 1929: An artist’s concept of John K. Northrop’s Flying Wing. Alas, the 1929 version of Northrop’s Flying Wing will not be on display during the open house at Edwards Air Force Base on Saturday from 7 a.m. to … Continue reading →

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Writers Guild Strikes Over TV Residuals

Posted on October 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  So here’s how Times cartoonist Bruce Russell shows that an eagle represents Mexico. He gives it a cute little sombrero. The Writers Guild goes on strike over residuals on TV broadcasts of films released after 1948. The Knights of … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Batchelder Tiles

Posted on October 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

  These Batchelder tiles of lions have been listed on EBay. Although I’ve seen quite a few animals, like this tiger at left, I don’t recall seeing lions before. Bidding starts at $25.49.

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President Visits L.A.!

Posted on October 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Over the years, Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale drew many variations on “Miss Los Angeles” before adopting the best known version, a Latina. Above, here she is in 1909, welcoming President Taft. At right, Miss Los Angeles, Feb. 26, 1920 l … Continue reading →

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Crowd Roars Welcome to Dodgers

Posted on October 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 10, 1959: L.A. welcomes Dodgers. NBC game show producer Howard Felsher says 75% of "Tic Tac Dough" was rigged. Hey, it’s “The Crawling Eye” with Forrest Tucker! That would make a nice double-feature with “Fiend Without a Face.” And … Continue reading →

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Reds Take Black Sox Series

Posted on October 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on the Reds taking the 1919 World Series.   “Mutt and Jeff” on the pronunciation of “Cicotte.”  Oct. 10, 1919: Rath up. Strike one. Foul, strike two. Rath opened the contest with a pop fly that … Continue reading →

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Artist’s Notebook – Brookside Golf Course

Posted on October 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 2, 2009, Brookside Golf Course, Marion Eisenmann This week, Marion visited a place in Pasadena. She writes: It is a section of the golf course, viewed from the north side of the  Rose Bowl. I walked inside, and sat … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on October 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 15, 1938: The original Nuestro Pueblo features have ended, so I’m going back to pick up the ones I missed previously. For this drawing, Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens visited 6162 N. Figueroa. Here’s the house!

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October 8, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on October 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Hollywood Intellectual Eugene Vale, author of “The Thirteenth Apostle,” lives and works a few blocks from Sunset and Laurel Canyon Blvds., rendezvous of actors, entertainers, agents and horse players, and fountainhead of glib, superficial wisecracks about Hollywood. Yet out of … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions – Fourth Annual Archives Bazaar

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

  William Dotson of USC sends along a reminder of the fourth annual Archives Bazaar, which will be held Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5  p.m. at USC’s Davidson Conference Center. Admission is free. The bazaar, presented by L.A. … Continue reading →

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