Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago: March 2-8

March 1, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, March 2: A military recital to benefit the African American band of the 317th Engineer Regiment, of Camp Sherman, Ohio will be given at Caleb Mills Hall, southeast corner of Pennsylvania and North Streets, Monday evening under the auspices of the choir of Allen Chapel, … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Feb. 23-March 1

February 22, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, February 25: The War Department will send 500 men to Indianapolis high schools Emmerich Manual Training and Arsenal Technical April 1 for specialty training in blacksmithing, automobile repair, and gunsmithing. Purdue University will provide instruction on airplane making, and students will be taught in the … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Feb. 16-22

February 15, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, February 20: The Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce war contract bureau has been so successful in obtaining war contracts for Indiana businesses that in many parts of the United States it is known as the “Indianapolis Plan.” Through its Washington, DC office, the Chamber of Commerce … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Feb. 9-15

February 8, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, February 12: The Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association offered its services and cars to Gov. Goodrich and the State Council of Defense for a new militant guard battalion of the Liberty Guards called the Gasoline Rangers. Capt. George Harney said the automobile equipment of the Gasoline … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 26-Feb. 1

January 25, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, January 28: Dr. Harry Barnard Federal food administrator for Indiana, announced a new daily “eatless” program for Indiana. The New Weekly Food Calendar is: Monday – Wheatless; Tuesday – Meatless; Wednesday – Wheatless; Thursday – Fat-Saving Day; Friday – Meatless; Saturday – Porkless; Sunday – … Read More