Old Ed, 1979
“In 1979, Old Ed came from Oregon to the Netherlands. He brought us his knowledge of ‘Sinsemilla’ horticulture and his seeds. For 5 years he lived in my house and I felt blessed in his presence. For me he was Read More …
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First Prize, 1973
“In youth, it was a way I had, To do my best to please. And change, with every passing lad To suit his theories. But now I know the things I know And do the things I do, And if Read More …
Poppies of Oz, 1900
The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman carry a sleeping Dorothy and Toto out from the field of Deadly poppies. By W. W. Denslow circa 1900 “All across the meadows, many poppies blossomed, and that were so hypnotic and brilliant Read More …
Turn on LBJ, Send a Joint Today, 1970
“All Madness…. Until the day Mr. Zip delivers to the White House the seductive little paper cylinders of cannabis sativa to haunt LBJ with their temptation: Smoke Me. Then to render him harmless, kindly, loving and happy….” “Mr. Zip says: Read More …
Hollyweed, 1976
“I want people to be able to see it from Wilshire.” -Harry Chandler, describing his vision of the Hollywoodland sign A publicity photo for the Hollywoodland subdivision’s groundbreaking includes a plow, mule and surveyors. 1923 Hollyweed In 1923, wanting Read More …
Keep Washington Green, 1970
“Take care; Cannabis Sativa can be a fire hazard! Thus the leaves (starting from the bottom of your plant) should be harvested, dried and incinerated in small quantities in the form of cigarettes or pipes, providing a sweet and aromatic Read More …
Tell Your Children, 1936
Newspaper Movie ad (Ada Ok. Oct 10, 1939) Tell Your Children Following the Victor Licata murder case in 1933, a church group decided to finance a film showing the dangers of ‘marihuana’ to parents… 1933 Victor Licata mug shot Read More …
Hemp: The Prison Pounding, 1798
“Poor pilgrims blithe and jolly, in penance for past folly.” -Seceders in limbo -Vagabonds made useful. 1798 etching Hemp: The Prison Pounding As I’ve discussed in my earlier story ‘The Poor House’ (link to the story here ), many institutions Read More …
The Marihuana Story, 1950
The Marihuana Story, movie poster from 1950 (Spain / Argentina)
Marijuana is Wholesome, 1960’s
“Marijuana is Wholesome” Pro-cannabis protestors in the 1960s