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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
Jul 8
Married Woman May Be Teacher in Schools Here
From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, July 9, 1924: Last night after lengthy discussion, the Indianapolis board of school...
Jun 9
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...
Mar 31
Vaccination Order is Given to Pupils
From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, April 1, 1924: The Indiana Society for Medical Freedom met last night and passed a resolution...
Jan 12
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...
Oct 31, 2023
Goblins, Black Cats and Fun-Seekers Rule Tonight
From The Indianapolis Times, Wednesday, October 31, 1923: Tonight, goblins, black cats, ghosts, witches, and fun-seekers will rule for...
Oct 25, 2021
City's Schools Taboo Politics
From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, October 26, 1921: The Indianapolis board of school commissioners announced last night it will...
Mar 4, 2021
Step to Acquire Property Taken
From The Indianapolis Times, Friday, March 4, 1921: Yesterday, the board of park commissioners took the first legal step in the program...
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