Monthly Archives: July 2017

100 Years Ago: July 28-Aug. 3

July 27, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, July 29: Mars Hill residents have formed a vigilance committee under the auspices of the Patriotic Gardeners Association in response to garden thieves who have been reaping a crisp harvest from the gardens in the area. Potatoes by the bushel have been dug up, beans … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: July 28-Aug. 3

July 27, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, August 2: The drafting of men for the new national army begins in Indianapolis this morning at 8:00 a.m. when the first call of 282 local men appear for their physical test. Examinations will be conducted at School No. 3, 23 N. Rural and at … Read More

Timeless —Vintage Fashion

July 27, 2017 | by Linda Hamer Kennett

From funky to sophisticated, casual to couture, vintage clothing has captured the eye and the imagination of women from 18-80. The American Vintage era, 1930-1980, saw the most prolific and diversified production of women’s fashions in the past 150. Through exposure on the silver screen and later through the medium … Read More

The YouTube Generation

July 27, 2017 | by CJ Woods III

My 8-year-old granddaughter was watching me as I worked on the telescope that I had bought and shipped to her house, ostensibly to use as a way to lure my grandson away from his game console. I was at their home and my grandchildren were at day camp when the … Read More

This Week’s Issue: July 21-27

July 20, 2017 | by Weekly View

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