Monthly Archives: August 2015

Living Simply or Simply Living?

August 20, 2015 | by Rose Mary Clarke

The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers: Little we see in Nature that is ours; We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon! This Sea that bares her bosom to the moon; The winds that will be howling … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Aug. 21-28

August 20, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, August 25, 1915: The death knell of the old familiar bushel basket was sounded today by the city inspector of weights and measures, when he ordered all dealers to destroy, hide or ship away this measure by Saturday morning. That’s when the new city ordinance … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Aug. 21-28

August 20, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, August 27, 1915: An invitation has been issued to Indiana civilians to participate in the training camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison of the 1st Separate Battalion, Indiana National Guard. The cost is nominal and it would give all who cared to attend an opportunity to … Read More

Star Wars

August 20, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

It happens to all of us from time to time. We are certain that we are right, only to find out we were SO wrong! When the Kenner Toy Company bought the rights to produce action figures based on George Lucas’ upcoming space saga Star Wars early in 1977, they … Read More

The Angel of Oak Ridge Cemetery, Part 4

August 20, 2015 | by Al Hunter

Abraham Lincoln tomb custodian Herbert Wells Fay’s grand vision for the 1931 reconstruction of the tomb from an anecdotal historical footnote into a state-of-the-art museum was dashed by state officials. He suggested that the state did not “appreciate its Lincoln advantage.” Contrarily, the rededicated tomb turned out to be even … Read More