Grit and PersistenceIn the past few years, education researchers have started talking about "grit and persistence" as being two necessary character traits...
A Thimble PartyThe Pantagraph seemingly announced every event that occurred within a 75 mile radius of Bloomington. One event that was reported...
Nothing New Under the SunIt was a slow news day at the Pantagraph but one curious advertisement caught my eye: When no-line bifocals came to my attention I...
Labor Day ParadeThe Labor Day Parade was a huge success in Bloomington in 1915. Representatives of the unions of the city all marched in the parade and...
Law & Order: Bootleggers BewareMuch of the court's time was taken up with illegal alcohol activities once Bloomington illegalized alcohol under the local option. The...
Hobo Girl in McLean County JailOn this date 100 years ago a young woman threw herself upon the mercy of the County Sheriff for a place to stay. Gertie St. Leece was...