Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: Sept. 26-Oct. 3

September 25, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, October 2, 1914: Indianapolis marked state-wide observance of “Disease Prevention Day” this afternoon with a parade through downtown streets seen by thousands of people. Armies of rats, cockroaches, bedbugs, fleas and other vermin laying siege on city households and the flies, mosquitoes, and millions of … Read More

100 Years Ago this Week: Sept. 19-25

September 18, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, September 23, 1914:  Indianapolis housewives and businessmen who have been accustomed to receiving mail from obliging postmen at the rear or side doors must arrange to have the carriers call only at the front entrances. Indianapolis Postmaster Robert E. Springsteen has issued circulars to the … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 12-18

September 11, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, September 16, 1914: The Indiana Section of the Society of Automobile Engineers met at the Hoosier Motor Club last night concerning headlight dimmers for automobiles. A committee with automotive executives John W. Esterline, George A. Weidley, and Howard Marmon was formed to seek cooperation with … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 5-11

September 4, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, September 7, 1914: Today marks the opening of “Made in Indianapolis Week,” under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce. Exhibitors will have their products on display in the windows of downtown stores to acquaint people of the city and state with the diversity of … Read More

100 Years Ago this Week: Aug. 29-Sept. 4

August 28, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, August 30, 1914: Physicians and social workers from many states have visited the City Hospital within the last few days to view the novel decorative scheme in the new children’s ward of the recently constructed Burdsall wings. Twenty-four oil paintings on canvas of boys and … Read More