Monthly Archives: February 2020

The Bird’s The Word

February 20, 2020 | by CJ Woods III

A bird called out as I strode north on Arlington Avenue toward Washington Street; I paused to listen to it, and looking at the bare branches of the trees that line the street, said softly, “Who are you?” I do this whether I am on city streets or city trails, … Read More

Never Underestimate the Tin Can

February 20, 2020 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

In an age where food was offered to the masses in communal barrels and bins, canned food, teas and coffee were a luxury afforded to the affluent. Cleanliness was one of the ways the wealthy of the early 1800s set themselves aside from the less fortunate and food in cans … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 21-27

February 20, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, February 27, 1920: The Women’s Franchise League of Indiana has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state as the Indiana League of Women Voters in order to guarantee the use of the name and to give the new organization a more stable position. … Read More

Big Ben Parker: “one quick shift of his clenched fist…”

February 20, 2020 | by Al Hunter

Recently, I wrote a two-part series on Carnation Day, the little known holiday created to honor our third assassinated President, William McKinley. While researching that story, I came across a man whose name should rightly echo through the halls of American heroism. Instead, his name is forgotten, his place in … Read More

Daytona 500 Fiasco

February 20, 2020 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Daytona 500 marks the beginning of the competitive year not just for NASCAR, but for North America automobile racing in general. It has become one of the Big Four rac es in international motorsports along with LeMans, the Indianapolis 500, and the Monaco Gran Prix. It’s a chance for … Read More