Cartoon by illustrator Edward Northridge
This cartoon was drawn by Ed Northridge, a San Diego artist for The Marston Company, in connection with the store's Golden Anniversary celebration and published in the San Diego Union. It suggests some of the reactions which might have occurred if changes such as those indicated here had come suddenly instead of gradually. First—The effect upon an old-time buggy ride if Lindbergh had suddenly swooped into view. Second—The demoralizing effect upon a lady-like game of croquet at the sight of a modern Helen of California in full flight. Third—The amazement among a group of pioneer San Diegans of 1878-1880 if the present Marston Store without warning had sprung full-orbed to its full proportions and prominence instead of growing slowly the way it has grown during the 50-year period. Moral (if any) will suggest itself to the individual reader.

Courtesy Marston Family Collection