Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: Jan. 25-31

January 24, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, January 25, 1919:  Indianapolis Boy Scout troops will hold their annual indoor track meet at Tomlinson Hall tonight and a large entry in readiness assures keen competition at the starting gun.  In addition to the track meet, several special events, including twenty and forty-yard dashes, … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 18-24

January 17, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, January 23, 1919: Two wolves have been attacking animals belonging to farmers in the vicinity of Allisonville. The wolves are running wild in the White River bottoms and a hunt is being organized to capture them. An area farmer has discovered the wolves’ lair and … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 11-18

January 10, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, January 12: A recreation and club center will open for the city’s African American girls at 541 Indiana Ave. under the direction of the National Y.W.C.A. War Council. Miss Z. Otey Stratton will work with older women and Indianapolis welfare providers to create a facility … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Jan. 4-10

January 3, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, January 9: “The city should provide, at a cost which would be within the reach of even the humblest, the best things in music, art, and drama. The [parks] department is coming to feel that there is incumbent upon the city a responsibility for public … Read More

100 Years Ago: Dec. 21-Jan. 3

December 20, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, December 26: The heavy demand for candy this Christmas has exceeded any preceding holiday season in Indiana. Because of this desire to satisfy the sweet tooth, some Indianapolis candy makers were unable to supply retailers with all the stock they requested, and some manufacturers were … Read More