Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: Aug. 22-28

August 21, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, August 27, 1925: The official count in the Better Babies Contest has found 1,120 babies eligible for participation in the event to name the best baby boy and the best baby girl in Indiana. This year’s number of eligible entrants is more than 200 babies … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 15-21

August 14, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, August 19, 1925: The main spectacle of Greater Indianapolis Week was this afternoon’s parade witnessed by thousands of residents and visitors. The largest parade in the city’s history included approximately 18,000 participants riding or marching along behind 1,400 elaborately decorated floats, and hundreds of automobiles, … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Aug. 8-14

August 7, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, August 14, 1925: Hog calling and fiddling were the most popular contests at the Marion County Old Settlers’ Association picnic in Broad Ripple Park yesterday afternoon. Not all the 1,000 picknickers were old settlers, but they included many members of their families and friends. Following … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 1-7

July 31, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, August 1, 1925: More than $15,000 (2024: $273,986) worth of liquor was destroyed yesterday afternoon in the basement of the county jail. Under the direction of Marion County sheriff Omer Hawkins, more than fifty people interested in the enforcement of the liquor law uncorked bottles … Read More

100 Years Ago: July 25-31

July 24, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, July 25, 1925: Beginning tomorrow, Indianapolis will host the seventh annual National Association of Negro Musicians convention. The Indianapolis Music Promoters, a branch of the national association, will provide entertainment. Colored musicians, artists, and instructors from across the country will gather Sunday afternoon for a … Read More