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MCHS
THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS
1924
news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago
Compiled by Steve Barnett
Ads & Illustrations clipped by Carl Bates
Feb 20, 2019
Colored Troops Honored
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 20, 1919: More than 200 returning colored soldiers were honored last night by Gov....
Aug 21, 2018
City Honors 1,258 Colored Draftees
From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, August 21: Yesterday evening, the city’s downtown streets were filled with cheering, shouting, and...
Aug 6, 2018
Thousands Join Line Viewed by Greater Throng
From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, August 6: Last night a throng of 60,000 lined Meridian St from North St south and around Monument...
Jul 19, 2018
Whistles Din War Message
From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 19: At 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon, tied-down factory whistles shrieked and church bells rang...
Jun 13, 2018
Pupils in 65 Parades Today
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, June 13: The spirit of loyalty in the fight for freedom and democracy will dominate today as more...
Jun 9, 2018
Flag Day Plans Include Double Program Friday
From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 9: Flag Day in Indianapolis will be observed with two events. Following a parade from the Elks...
Jun 3, 2018
Seeking Eighty Nurses for Red Cross Service
From The Indianapolis News, Monday, June 3: The nation-wide Red Cross nursing drive opened today. U. S. Army Surgeon-General William...
May 4, 2018
Police to Give Gardens Care
From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 4: In response to the depredations by dogs, cats, chickens, cattle, horses, hogs, and other...
Apr 27, 2018
Women Aiding U.S. at Indianapolis Plant
From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, April 27: Clad in blue and white checked bloomer suits and sporting the sauciest kind of cap to...
Feb 12, 2018
Motor Rangers, New Battalion
From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, February 12: The Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association offered its services and cars to Gov....
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