Plant Wizards fight Wartime Drug Peril, 1943

Popular Science, Magazine September 1943 Titled: Can we have rope without dope?   Plant Wizards fight Wartime Drug Peril In this 1943 article, Uncle Sam gives some interesting points including how to breed cannabis…    

THE PROPER TREATMENT FOR MARY, 1937

“THE PROPER TREATMENT FOR MARY” prohibition cartoon from Pacific Drug Review – November 1937  

Ode to Batman

Ode to Batman Many people walk past history everyday not skipping a step at once was. Down a historic street like Fillmore in San Francisco, I’m guessing the Starbucks at 2222 Fillmore seldom gets a second glance.   Once home Read More …

Wake and Bake at Dawn, 1869-1872

The grand tradition of the wake and bake. Something magical occurs breathing in the sweet lingering smoke with the light drizzling into the cracks while still comprehending the day ahead. While I’m not sure if anyone can trace the origins Read More …

Charas Officer, 1929

Why post this guys picture you ask? In 1929 this guy had an amazing job even by today’s standards. His Job title? “Charas-Officer”, Quality control if you will, for the charas (hashish) imported to India from Badakhshan and Kashmir. Growing Read More …

A Cure For Blindness, 1890

‘The Puppy Show’, illustration from the book ‘Dogs: How to care for them in health and treat them when ill” by E. P. Anshutz 1903 A Cure For Blindness During a desperate attempt to save his best friends vision, a Read More …

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