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October 3, 1907: The Mystery of Felt Lake

Posted on May 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

October 3, 1907 Stanford University Chester Silent was among the most promising young men of Delta Tau Delta at Stanford. The son of Judge Charles Silent and prominent in Los Angeles social circles, Silent, 22, had excelled in his studies … Continue reading →

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The comics

Posted on May 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 1, 1938   Dick Tracy cautions angry Chinese against vigilante justice. He agrees to let them see the arch-criminal one more time if they put down their weapons. Alas, Tracy is outwitted by someone with a miniature blowgun. Who … Continue reading →

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Hollywood fire

Posted on April 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Callbox Sam sends this postcard of Hollywood and Vine, showing the site of today’s fire.  The picture was taken about 1957, judging by the billboard for the Oldsmobile Golden Rocket 88. Hody’s also had a restaurant in Lakewood and another … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay

Posted on April 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s another souvenir postcard from the Great White Fleet’s visit to Los Angeles in 1908, for sale on EBay. It was mailed April 20, 1908, in Los Angeles.

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Mystery photo

Posted on April 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Phil Bath / Los Angeles Times OK, who are they? Karl Malden (Alexa Foreman). Right. He’s the easy one. Sally Forrest and Milo Frank (Steven Bibb). Absolutely right! Email me

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Boy Genius

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Nov. 8, 1907Los AngelesMars F. Baumgardt is an interesting young man with an even more interesting project: a radio-controlled boat. Although many students’ projects are on display at the 30th Street School, including those of Mars’ brother Howard, it is … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo–answered!

Posted on April 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

OK, here’s another picture of our mystery woman. Surely someone will recognize her sooner or later. Patricia Blair? (Rotter). Absolutely right. This is Patricia Blake (a.k.a. Patricia Blair). She was photographed with Marlon Brando in November 1955 at the Ambassador, … Continue reading →

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April 23, 1908

Posted on April 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

You may remember yesterday that Schlitz declared beer a health drink. And I’ve noted elsewhere that brewers marketed beer as "liquid bread" (a mere 3 1/2 percent alcohol). But calling whiskey a health tonic is new to me. Do you … Continue reading →

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Random shots

Posted on April 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s a couple of links Daily Mirror readers might find interesting: Howard Decker, a regular correspondent to the Daily Mirror, has begun his own blog, named Hollywood Gone By. Howard is posting Hollywood photos he has taken over the years, … Continue reading →

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April 20, 1908

Posted on April 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Recall from yesterday that crowds hoping to see the Great White Fleet overwhelmed the city’s transportation systems. Those who managed to get to the wharves at Long Beach, San Pedro, Redondo Beach and Venice overtaxed the ability of boats to … Continue reading →

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April 19, 1908

Posted on April 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Great White Fleet arrives and the hills along the coast are blackened with people who have come to view the ships. Along the crumbling cliffs near Point Fermin, 40 people plunged 20 feet down a hillside when it gave … Continue reading →

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Mobsters, Molls and Mayhem

Posted on April 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Examiner Negatives Collection in the the Regional History Collection of USC Libraries Dodgers and the Giants, opening day at the Coliseum. William Dotson at USC’s Doheny Library sent the Daily Mirror an invitation to a reception for the … Continue reading →

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Mystery pet photo

Posted on April 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

OK, cat lovers, who likes Siamese? Marlon Brando? Alas, no. John Wayne? Sorry, no. Clark Gable and Carole Lombard (Alexa Foreman). Absolutely right!   Los Angeles Times file photo Clark Gable and Carole Lombard at their home in Encino, March … Continue reading →

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April 15, 1958

Posted on April 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Stone Age etiquette: Married women have no first names.  And I love the line about the proper way to address "trades people." Gosh, Louise Davis’ etiquette columns are turning into a guilty pleasure. Check out her advice from 1961. Husband … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo

Posted on April 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

OK, who are they? Jean Gabin is the guy. (Alexa Foreman) Right. He’s the easy one. Frances Fisher? Sorry, no. Paulette Goddard? Alas, not. Marlene Dietrich? Unfortunately, no. Frances Farmer? Sorry, no. Gloria Grahame? Alas, not. Jane Greer? Sorry, no. … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates

Posted on April 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 11, 1958

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Flag salute

Posted on April 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

In an earlier post, I noted that these youngsters were giving an unusual salute and asked if anyone could shed some light on the issue. David Knox of Fuquay-Varina, N.C., writes: In your April 10 posting, you note that the … Continue reading →

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The comics

Posted on April 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 10, 1938 Meet Connie the Coolie, apparently the forebear of Short Round in "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," in a panel from Milton Caniff’s "Terry and the Pirates. Email me

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Home of the week

Posted on April 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 10, 1938   And you can build it for $57,198.15 USD 2007. Email me

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Missing!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Here’s a new and unexpected vexation of research: Apparently the April 9, 1908-April 11, 1908, issues of The Times aren’t on ProQuest. I’ll check the microfilm later today and see what’s up. As an alternative, I present this Paint … Continue reading →

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