Monthly Archives: July 2015

100 Years Ago: July 17-24

July 16, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, July 23, 1915: The city health board announced this afternoon that as soon as arrangements can be completed six children’s welfare dispensaries will be established in the city. The dispensaries are to be placed in the congested districts with a view to reducing infant mortality … Read More

A Sign of the Times

July 16, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

The back roads of America once served as the platform for one of the most successful advertising campaigns of the 20th century. The idea was simple, the results incredible. Four red signs were placed at 50 foot intervals, three with a portion of a clever saying and the fourth with … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: July 17-24

July 16, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Thursday, July 22, 1915: Pro-German activities in Indianapolis continue. One of the strongest pro-German documents yet put forth is that issued by Hugo Wuelfing, of the realty firm Hugo Wuelfing & Son of this city. In a letter accompanying his remarkable pamphlet Danger, Wuelfing declares it … Read More

Two Small-Town Girls Encounter Life in the City, Part 1

July 16, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

You’ve got to be taught/To hate and fear, You’ve got to be taught/From year to year, It’s got to be drummed/In your dear little ear You’ve got to be carefully taught. You’ve got to be taught to be afraid/ Of people whose eyes are oddly made, And people whose skin … Read More

The Weekly View Cavalcade of Sports

July 16, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

Who is the Most Dominant Athlete of the 21st Century? There has been a great deal of talk about who is the greatest athlete of the current century. The talking heads at ESPN always scream that it’s LaBron James. James has two NBA titles and four NBA MVP awards. He … Read More