Monthly Archives: February 2014

Thoughts on a Snowy Day

February 27, 2014 | by Rose Mary Clarke

When Jean called this morning I said, “Guess what I had for breakfast.” “What?” “I’ve eaten three of the Fannie May chocolates that Bill gave me for Valentine’s Day.” “Rose Mary! Chocolates at this time of day?” “Certainly!” Chocolate is suitable at any time — breakfast, morning break, lunch, mid-afternoon … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Feb. 28-March 7

February 27, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Sun, Sunday, March 1, 1914:  The Union Co-operative Department Store Co, 342-58 Massachusetts Av, threw open its doors yesterday morning following a long campaign to get the project started. A representative of the Woman’s Label League made the first purchase. Ernest S. Phillips, store manager, estimated nearly … Read More

Horse Sense

February 27, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

One of the most charming of all folk art pieces, the rocking horse, can be traced back as far as the Middle Ages when they were mounted on wheels and used by young would-be knights for jousting practice. Made in both Europe and the United States for over 150 years, … Read More

Mailing May, Part 2

February 27, 2014 | by Al Hunter

Some stories just seem to have their own serendipitous rhythm. This is one of those stories. Last week I told you about the development of the United States Parcel Post service and how it changed the face of rural America and created mail order empires along the way. In between … Read More

Local Students Win Kiwanis Scholarships

February 20, 2014 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — The Kiwanis (Downtown) Club of Indianapolis honored 25 area high school seniors who have overcome significant obstacles in their lives and presented $41,000 in scholarships to four candidates at its 39th annual Abe Lincoln Scholarship Awards banquet. The four scholarship recipients are: • First-place recipient – Holly Cox, … Read More