Monthly Archives: September 2015

World War I 100 Years Ago: Sept. 18-24

September 17, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From the Indianapolis Star, Sunday, September 19, 1915: The German-American Democratic Club sent a long telegram to President Wilson yesterday in which it registered a vigorous protest against the United States government giving approval to the billion dollar loan of money now being negotiated in behalf of the allied nations … Read More

The “Hidden Mother” Photo

September 17, 2015 | by Al Hunter

If you like haunting antique shops and shows like me, I’m about to give you a new hobby, or at the very least blow your mind a little. Next time you find yourself walking by a table with a shoebox full of old CDV’s, tintypes and cabinet photos (they seem … Read More

Colts Lose Opener, U.S. Open and More

September 17, 2015 | by Steve Nicewanger

The first weekend of the regular season in the NFL is now in the books and there were the usual amount of surprises during the weekend. New England hammered the Pittsburgh Steelers. Green Bay had few problems with the Bears. The Bengals popped the Raiders. Carolina had a fairly easy … Read More

Bar Ware: For the Hostess with the Mostess

September 17, 2015 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

There was a time, not so long ago, when the category of collectible glass known as “Bar Ware” conjured up images of beer mugs and shot glasses displayed against a mirrored wall in a basement Man Cave. But no longer. Bar ware has become one of the fastest selling forms … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 18-24

September 17, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday September 19, 1915: A motor car class offering instructions in the mechanism and the driving of automobiles is the latest course addition to the Young Women’s Christian Association curriculum. The class will meet in the basement of the YWCA building, 329 N. Pennsylvania, where the … Read More