Monthly Archives: December 2014

World War I 100 Years Ago: Dec. 5-12

December 4, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, December 10, 1914: European countries have always manufactured large quantities of surgical instruments, and the fact that one Indianapolis concern is now providing surgical blades and another is providing medical furniture to countries engaged in the European War is taken as proof that the demand … Read More

What’s With the Colts’ Running Backs? and New Palestine Champs

December 4, 2014 | by Steve Nicewanger

If you watched the Indianapolis Colts contest with the Washington Redskins this last Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium, you, of course, were thrilled by the 49 yard touchdown gallop by Daniel “Boom” Herron. Herron has seen more action at the running back spot since Ahmed Bradshaw’s injury, and against the … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Dec. 5-12

December 4, 2014 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, December 9, 1914: The manner in which the city public library branches are meeting the thirst for knowledge and supplying good reading in the humblest homes, was related to the board of school commissioners by Eliza G. Browning, librarian. “There are hundreds of readers in … Read More

Sleigh Bells Ring . . .

December 4, 2014 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

Since early Roman times bells have adorned many a horse, not only adding to the beauty of the steed, but to a more practical purpose, warning pedestrians to step aside. Horse bells have been believed to bring good luck, protect against disease, ward off evil and were often used to … Read More

The Itchy Season

December 4, 2014 | by CJ Woods III

My friend called me early one morning and we caught up on things while she cleaned her four bathrooms. When she got to the one she describes as “your bathroom” — I spend good chunks of time at her house, so the basement bedroom and bath are “mine” — she … Read More