The Funnies: Pogology (1922)

Pogology

Life Magazine, 1922

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the invention of the Pogo Stick. Though a "Spring Jumping Stilt" was patented by George H. Herrington of Wichita, KS in 1891 the Pogo Stick as we recognize it was invented by Hans Pohlig and Ernst Gottschall of Hanover, Germany in 1920.

Happy Valentine's Day!

If you're spent any time reading this blog, you'll know I and a cat guy. So, a cat Valentine only seemed appropriate! Happy Valentine's Day!

The Funnies - The Prohibition Machine (1920)

Life Magazine, January 1920

"It's the upkeep of the darn machine that worries me."

The Funnies - Special Edition: 100th Anniversary of the Beginning of Prohibition (1922)

"Did you hear of the latest horrible effects of prohibition?"

"No, what are they?"

"Mrs. Boston Terrier's new pups were born without corkscrew tails."

Life Magazine, 1922

The Funnies - The Up-to-date Investigators (1922)

The Up-to-date Investigators

"What are you looking for, boys?"

"Someone said there was a blind pig in the cellar."

Life Magazine, 1922

100 Years Ago - the 1919 Indy 500

I thought I'd start the month of May off with a look at the Indy 500 from 100 years ago.

The Funnies: Another Sufferer (1920)

Another Sufferer

Cupid - Can't I interest you?

Bachelor - Not to-day.

The Judge Magazine, July 1920