Found on EBay – Bullock’s Wilshire

This dress from the Collegienne department at Bullock’s Wilshire has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $54.89. ALSO Bullock’s Wilshire Collegienne department

Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

 

A matchbook cover from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. And yes, if you have a good memory, you’ll recall a similar matchbook cover was listed in May. Most Oviatt’s items tend to be expensive, but here’s something with bidding that starts at 99 cents. Other Daily Mirror posts on Oviatt’s

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Nov. 19, 1940

Nov. 19, 1940: CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNIQUE to Vivien Leigh: Be smart and quit giving out interviews about your great love. Three are people who disapprove, Jimmie Fidler says.

Found on EBay -- Silverwoods

This shirt from Silverwoods, one of the more upscale menswear shops in Los Angeles, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $24.99.

Found on EBay – Bullock’s Pasadena

A coat from the Collegienne department at Bullock’s Pasadena has been listed on EBay. The vendor says this was purchased for her junior prom in 1960. Bidding starts at $9.99 or Buy It Now for $75.00.

Found on EBay – Bullock’s Collegienne

This sweater from Bullock’s Collegienne department has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $12.99.

Found on EBay – B.H. Dyas

A pair of boots from the B.H. Dyas sporting goods store in Los Angeles has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $50.

Death Threats Sent to Grand Jury Investigating Times Bombing

 

 

Oct. 27-28, 1910: Threatening letters are sent to five members of the Los Angeles County Grand Jury investigating The Times bombing – or were they? The foreman of the grand jury tells the Herald that the story is utterly untrue.  Although the foreman said he planned to demand a correction from the paper in question, nothing further was ever published in The Times.

Victor the Flower Vendor

Oct. 22, 1910: The LAPD cracks down on sidewalk peddlers and beggars outside the Merchants’ National Bank at 3rd and Spring streets. But what to do with Victor, the poor flower vendor?

Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

A vendor has listed three “beater” hats on EBay, including one from Oviatt’s. Given the condition, bidding starts at $9.99.

Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

This silk scarf from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $3.99.

Found on EBay – Oviatt’s

 

This hat from Oviatt’s has been listed on EBay. You may recall another hat, which was listed in August at $375.  Bidding on this item starts at $33.97.