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THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS
1924
news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago
Compiled by Steve Barnett
Ads & Illustrations clipped by Carl Bates
Nov 3, 2021
Foch Given Real Hoosier Welcome
From The Indianapolis Times, Friday, November 4, 1921: A great parade with long lines of marching men, regular soldiers, national...
Jul 26, 2021
Assert Entire Plaza Project is Endangered
From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, July 27, 1921: The proposed World War memorial plaza project is endangered unless Indianapolis...
Jul 13, 2021
Bastille Day to Be Legion Post Feature
From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, July 14, 1921: A French fete honoring Bastille Day will be given at Ellenberger Park by Irvington...
May 11, 2021
Indianapolis Institutions Keep 'Open House' in Celebration of National Hospital Day
From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, May 12, 1921: The first National Hospital Day was observed today throughout the United States and...
Mar 7, 2021
Works Board Acts on Propaganda Meetings
From The Indianapolis News, Friday, March 7, 1921: The Indianapolis board of public works announced today that no group would be...
Jun 4, 2020
Community Chest Plan is Approved
From The Indianapolis News, Friday, June 4, 1920: The plan for the Community Chest of Indianapolis was approved by delegates from...
Mar 29, 2020
Indiana Offers Welcome Hand to Legionaries
From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 30, 1920: An enthusiastic gathering last night at Tomlinson Hall of legionaries and citizens...
Feb 19, 2020
382 On County Gold Star Roll
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 19, 1920: The Gold Star Roll of Honor for Marion County has been compiled for the...
Feb 5, 2020
Americanism Will Be New School Subject
From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, February 5, 1920: Courses in Americanism will begin on Lincoln’s birthday in the Indianapolis...
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