tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post1913134891628448828..comments2024-03-22T14:59:09.847-07:00Comments on O.C. History Roundup: Smoking at the beach and drinking at the helmChris Jepsenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00207321906121901004noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-53884949893143123692011-08-18T07:50:18.682-07:002011-08-18T07:50:18.682-07:00When you see old ads, they often claim that smokin...When you see old ads, they often claim that smoking is "healthful"! Some brands even touted the fact that they were doctor-recommended.Major Pepperidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-84708812026791077832011-08-16T11:40:57.016-07:002011-08-16T11:40:57.016-07:00The current price of bronze is about (being an all...The current price of bronze is about (being an alloy, it varies) $9.00 a pound. It's a shame that history is lost for less than a $1000.CoxPilothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284076551547506117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31835367.post-63654324635781699042011-08-15T06:34:50.154-07:002011-08-15T06:34:50.154-07:00The smoking contrast (then vs.now) is pretty huge ...The smoking contrast (then vs.now) is pretty huge for sure - I'm always struck by that when watching classic movies. And yes, the Helm may have been around a while, but sadly it was not kept in good condition. It would be nice if owners of historic buildings would keep them in at least minimally well-maintained condition, which might prompt sales to new owners, vs. destrution -HAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com