Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago: Aug. 19-25

August 18, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, August 22, 1916: A recruiting squad of seven officers and twenty-one enlisted men, on border duty at Llano Grande, Texas with the Indiana National Guard, arrived in Indianapolis this morning. According to Indiana Adjutant General Franklin L. Bridges, they will be assigned to the six … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Aug. 5-11

August 4, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, August 5, 1916: A. K. Jones, who has been doing special campaign work for the Indianapolis Y.M.C.A., is going to the Mexican border next week where he will represent the “Y” with the Indiana troops camped at Llano Grande, Texas. He carries a personal message … Read More

World War 1 100 Years Ago: July 29-Aug. 4

July 28, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, August 1, 1916: Unless Hoosiers respond generously this week to the appeal for “little luxuries” for Indiana’s National Guard in Texas, the carload to be sent by the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana will be delayed. Club women throughout the state are urged to collect … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: July 22-28

July 21, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 28, 1916: “We need 3,000 men,” said Major Jesse T. Johnson, Indiana National Guard inspector general, who is making arrangements to open a recruiting office in downtown Indianapolis. The recruits will enlist for three years active service and three years as reserves. They will … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: July 15-21

July 14, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 21, 1916: A carload of comfort for the Indiana soldiers on the Mexican border is the goal set by the Women’s Press Club of Indiana. Governor Ralston has designated the Women’s Press Club to take charge of the Soldiers’ Comfort Fund, and the club … Read More