Radio Exposition Ends, Pronounced Complete Success

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, September 27, 1925:  The first Indianapolis radio exposition signed off last night after a successful week.  More than 45,000 visitors ambled about the exhibit booths at Cadle Tabernacle since the doors opened Monday evening.  Herbert Luckey, president of the Broadcast Listeners Association, said exhibitors transacted over $100,000 (2024:  $1,826,571) in radio business during the show.  While Jerry Peter, a representative of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), said, “It was one of the most successful radio shows we have ever seen,” a radio fan declared this first exposition was “staticless” and harmonious” from start to finish.  Management, exhibitors, and entertainers expressed satisfaction, and plans are underway for next year’s which will be known as the Mississippi Valley radio exposition which will be enlarged with many more national concerns engaged in radio manufacturing expected to attend.

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“Radio Exposition Ends; Pronounced Complete Success,” The Indianapolis Star, 27 September 1925, p. 1:5

1,120 Infants Found Eligible for Better Babies Contest

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, August 27, 1925:  The official count in the Better Babies Contest has found 1,120 babies eligible for participation in the event to name the best baby boy and the best baby girl in Indiana.  This year’s number of eligible entrants is more than 200 babies over last year’s which shows a growing interest among Indiana parents in the better babies’ competition.  Dr. Ada Schweitzer, director, state board of health division of child hygiene, is conducting the contest in conjunction with the state board of agriculture and The Indianapolis News.  Letters are being sent to the babies’ mothers informing them on what day and hour they may bring their babies to the state fairground Better Babies Building for examination.  Twelve sets of twins have entered the contest, but the space reserved for triplets is conspicuously empty.

“1,120 Infants Found Eligible for Better Babies Contest,” The Indianapolis News, 27 August 1925, p. 19:4

Thousands Witness Great Industrial Parade

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, August 19, 1925:  The main spectacle of Greater Indianapolis Week was this afternoon’s parade witnessed by thousands of residents and visitors.  The largest parade in the city’s history included approximately 18,000 participants riding or marching along behind 1,400 elaborately decorated floats, and hundreds of automobiles, trucks, and wagons representing the city’s business firms, industries, and civic organizations.  Music from twelve bands and the rhythmic beat of seven drum corps kept the miles of pageantry moving without pause. Cheers went up along the parade route for the Red Cross and American Legion floats.  Shrieks from Broad Ripple Park’s calliope accompanied the roaring engines of three airplanes flying in formation over the parade route.  Five other aviators performed thrilling aerial stunts over downtown.  The festivities concluded at Broad Ripple Park with a barbecue, swimming, and athletic events.

“Thousands Witness Great Industrial Parade,” The Indianapolis News, 19 August 1925, p. 1:1

Photographs from The Indianapolis Star, 20 August 1925, p. 10