a snapshot of the 60’s

so for this class i’m taking, we have to do some research into underground newspapers of the 60’s. we’ve each been put into small groups and assigned a specific newspaper to do some research on. (the classes before us for the last few years have had to do research on “dead dictators” so this topic is much better.) the paper i’m working on was called “the helix” and it was written in seattle. on tuesday i got myself into the historical society to do some microform research. my first impression of the paper is that it was pretty groovy. the early issues are heavily illustrated with pretty nifty artwork. my favorite little bit from a 1967 issue was in a section labelled, “unclassifieds” where we find the following items:

“capable jug player wants job with jugband. also plays washboard and slide whistle.”
“kittens: 50 cents”
“trade: a ’63 honda with flat tire and about $10 of other repairs–will trade for turntable and amplifier. will consider turntable alone if it’s really good.”

wow. what a different era–where one might be willing to trade a four year old vehicle for a stereo.