Category Archives: Comics

‘A Certain Infection’ in ‘Borax King’ Divorce Trial

Posted on February 10, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Ain’t It a Grand and Glorious Feelin’?” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 10, 1920: More revelations in the divorce trial of “Borax King” Thomas Thorkildsen. Notice how daintily The Times treats this issue: "…the woman was the donor and the man … Continue reading →

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A Bungalow Above Broadway

Posted on February 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Wonder What a Candidate for the Third Degree Thinks About?” by Clare Briggs. [Briggs is referring to the Masons, in case you’re wondering].      Feb. 9, 1920: Walter P. Story has built a bungalow on top of his building … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 8, 1960

Posted on February 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

Economics and Justice     Eunice Carlisle happened to be in the courthouse on another matter a few days ago when Dr. R. Bernard Finch told all and she was unavoidably caught in the crush and excitement.  She also was appalled … Continue reading →

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The Complicated Geometry of the Eternal Triangle

Posted on February 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “That Guiltiest Feeling,” by Clare Briggs.   Feb. 7, 1920: Talk about complicated. Schoolteacher Frieda C. Boehncke was in love with Phillip Eicholz but discovered he was married. Eicholz's wife sued Boehncke for $2,500 that her husband evidently gave … Continue reading →

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Stuntman Dies in Fall From Plane

Posted on February 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “The Days of Real Sport,” by Clare Briggs. Feb. 6, 1920: A ghastly story. Stuntman Earle (or Earl) Burgess  dies after performing stunts on the wing of a plane. He was clinging to the left landing skid when he … Continue reading →

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Mother of Six Denies Using ‘Anti-Love Potion’ on Husband

Posted on February 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “It Happens in the Best-Regulated Families,” by Clare Briggs.   Feb. 5, 1920: Mary A. Briggs denies dosing her husband’s coffee with “anti-love potions.” The “considerable discord in their married life was the fact that she bore him six … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 4, 1960

Posted on February 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

"Never Be Catty When Boys Are Around!" Token Trouble     An angry lady who rides the buses left five tokens on my desk with this note:  "The drivers won't take these old tokens and I am unable to get to … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 3, 1960

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

“Crash!” The Foundry     Almost everyone at one time or another aspires to be a writer and perhaps reshape the world with a literary effort so filled with truth and wisdom that fame and riches are inevitable.     When they … Continue reading →

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Women and Politics

Posted on February 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Don’t Forget a Pair of Pliers,” by Frank King. We’re not quite brave enough to make “Savory Nut Roast” in the Daily Mirror test kitchens. I think the tomato sauce is the deal-breaker.  Anybody care to try it and … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 2, 1960

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

Mystery of Missiles       One of the problems of those who guide our missile program is making it understandable to earth-bounders.  In other words, translating complex scientific data into ordinary terms.       Toward this end former newspaperman Chris … Continue reading →

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February 8, 1920: Police Arrest Men in Girls’ Garb

Posted on February 2, 2010 by lmharnisch

  February 1, 1920: The purity squad raids a party at the home of former Mayor Arthur Harper.

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Matt Weinstock, Feb. 1, 1960

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

Different Way to Lose     Those who have learned the hard way will stipulate that race track betting is a snare and a delusion.  Today we have with us reader G.S., who has a dynamic idea to unsnare and undelude … Continue reading →

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Nixon, the ‘Indispensible Man’

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

“You Remember Her?”     NBC used to have an opera company. Amazing, no? Although I can’t say I’ve ever heard of Virginia Copeland (Gordoni), David Poleri or Chester Ludgin. “Goliath and the Barbarians” in Colorscope!  Paul Zimmerman takes a … Continue reading →

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Woman Attempts Suicide Rather Than Return to Prison

Posted on February 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Fire Is a Good and Blessed Thing, but if You Put Your Hand in It You’ll Get Burnt.” Feb. 1, 1920: Police respond to a call at 5032 Hollywood Blvd. and arrest Alice Lowry, a burglar who scouted apartment … Continue reading →

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A Symposium of Drinking

Posted on January 31, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “Oh, Man!” by Clare Briggs.   Jan. 31, 1920: “Mr. Thorkildsen was a lavish host. When pressed to state how much was drunk at the Thorkildsen home, one witness put it at 24 quarts of Champagne and numerous glasses … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 30, 1960

Posted on January 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

Rewarding Experience     Ad executive Henry Mayers and his wife came home from a trip to southeast Asia about a year ago appalled by the deluge of printed propaganda they saw extolling communism and attacking this country.     To help … Continue reading →

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The People and Their Troubles

Posted on January 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 30, 1920: I often wonder who came up with the headline “The People and Their Troubles.” Folks sure had them, though. Like Mrs. Beulah P. Porter, who was seeking a divorce and said her husband had bruised her … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 29, 1960

Posted on January 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Monetary Crisis     An armored truck, the kind that picks up and delivers large sums of cash for banks and stores, stopped a few days ago at 1st and Main Sts.  The armed attendants got out and grimly … Continue reading →

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President Visits L.A.!

Posted on January 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

“It’s a Letter From Washington.” Jan. 28, 1960: ALGIERS (UPI) “Police and troops opened fire today on hundreds of Moslems who surged into the streets of the western Algerian city of Mostaganem shouting 'long live De Gaulle.' “The shooting was … Continue reading →

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School for Shoplifters

Posted on January 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

  “When a Feller Needs a Friend,” by Clare Briggs.   Jan. 28, 1920: George Sutton is charged with teaching his wife and daughters how to shoplift. According to The Times, Sutton’s wife, Elsie, and daughters Dessie and Doretta would enter … Continue reading →

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