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MCHS
THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS
1925
news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago
Compiled by Steve Barnett
Ads & Illustrations clipped by Carl Bates


Find 127,928 Homes Here
From The Indianapolis Star , Saturday, August 2, 1924:Â There are 42,481 more homes in Indianapolis today than there were in 1921...
Aug 2, 2024


Wearers of Blue United at Picnic
From The Indianapolis Star , Thursday, July 31, 1924: The Federated Patriotic Societies gave their annual picnic today in Brookside ...
Jul 31, 2024


New Movie House for North Side
From The Indianapolis Star , Sunday, July 20, 1924:Â Amzi C. Zaring, proprietor of the North Star Theater and the Garrick Theater,...
Jul 20, 2024


1,000 Attend Opening of Annual Irvington Legion French Fete
From The Indianapolis News , Thursday, July 17, 1924:Â The annual French fete sponsored by the Irvington American Legion Post to raise...
Jul 17, 2024


Married Woman May Be Teacher in Schools Here
From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, July 9, 1924:Â Last night after lengthy discussion, the Indianapolis board of school...
Jul 9, 2024
Butler Welcomed by Mapleton Civic Body
From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, June 28, 1924: Butler College received a hearty welcome to its new Fairview Park site this...
Jun 28, 2024
Drivers' Licenses Urged by Mayor
From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, June 21, 1924:Â Mayor Lew Shank announced today he will ask the next Indiana legislature to enact a...
Jun 21, 2024
Camp Chank-Tun-Un-Gi Sounds Call to Scouts
From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 15, 1924:Â Few places in all Hoosierdom offer the joys awaiting the Boy Scouts of Indianapolis...
Jun 15, 2024
Pupils Receiving Prizes Awarded for Results in the 'Safety First' Campaign
From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, June 10, 1924:Â Safety in school zones from the menace of the speeding motorist has been the theme...
Jun 10, 2024
Indianapolis-Made Car Wins Laurels in Motor Classic
From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 31, 1924: Joe Boyer flashed across the finishing tape yesterday driving Corum’s Deusenberg and...
May 31, 2024
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