Mission San Luis Rey
October 18, 2009
The first three photos are in the gardens of the Self Realization Fellowship in Encinitas. Don’t worry, we didn’t have to join in order to see the gardens. The rest are at the historic mission in Oceanside. Really, really cool.
Diversify in a Down Economy
February 6, 2009
Scavenger AND chimney sweep. Now that’s maximizing your skill set, and your profit. Not only could he afford an ad in a magazine, he has two telephones, and an office, apparently. Advertisement from 1899.
Holiday Gift Ideas
December 16, 2008
The Chicago Tribune has posted a gallery of Depression-era Christmas advertisements, including these two wonders. Ah, the glamorous days of yore. Of course you’ll give cigarettes for Christmas!
And what says Merry Christmas better than a 12-pack of whiskey? But wait, that’s only a bottle a month until next Christmas! Better give two…
Election Day
November 4, 2008
In 1860, a farmer named Philemon Stout of Sangamon County, Illinois, went to the polls and voted for Stephen Douglas over Abraham Lincoln. He made the following entry in his diary.
November 6: Went to Chatham for the election. They had some liquor and hard fighting but so far as voting was concerned all was peaceable.
Good times.
