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THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

1925

news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago

Compiled by Steve Barnett
Ads & Illustrations clipped by Carl Bates

Drivers' Licenses Urged by Mayor

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, June 21, 1924: Mayor Lew Shank announced today he will ask the next Indiana legislature to enact a...

Jun 21, 2024

Pupils Receiving Prizes Awarded for Results in the 'Safety First' Campaign

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, June 10, 1924: 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

Automobiles Raise Rating of Alley as Thoroughfare

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, March 13, 1924: The increasing use of automobiles has seen the demand for paving alleys account...

Mar 13, 2024

Auto Saleswoman

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 4, 1924: Laura E. Alexander is the only automobile saleswoman in Indianapolis. She is...

Mar 4, 2024

Special Warning Signs Placed Near Portable School Building

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, January 12, 1924: “SCHOOL ZONE – DON’T KILL A CHILD” proclaims special warning signs placed by the...

Jan 12, 2024

Only 75 Brakes of 1,700 Autos Tested are Found Faulty

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, October 5, 1923: Only 75 automobiles out of 1,700 cars tested by traffic police officers this week...

Oct 5, 2023

State Farm Sentences Promised Second-Time Speeders by City Judge

From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, August 27, 1923: Beginning today, speeders convicted a second time will be sentenced to the Indiana...

Aug 27, 2023

City Wrecking Buildings to Eliminate Jogs at Street Corners Where Accidents May Occur

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, August 23, 1923: Work on eliminating or at least reducing several of the more prominent city...

Aug 23, 2023

Mayor Threatens Ride Behind Mules for All Offenders

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, December 7, 1922: There has been a noticeable decrease in motor car accidents as a result of the...

Dec 7, 2022