Moment of Indiana History

Archive for June 2010

June 7, 2010

 

A Historic Landmark That Saves Lives

Recently recognized as a National Historic Chemical Landmark, Clinistix diagnostic strips were developed at Elkhart's Miles Laboratories in 1956.

June 14, 2010

 

Special Delivery, By Jupiter

The Lafayette postmaster took a leap of faith when he gave balloonist John Wise a mailbag containing 123 letters addressed to postal patrons in New York.

June 21, 2010

 

Out of the Clear Blue Sky

The annals of air travel in the Hoosier State would not be complete without mention of an unlikely episode from the summer of 1972.

June 28, 2010

 

For Indiana Amish, Living Simply Looks Good Again

Although exceptionally self-sufficient as a community, even Northern Indiana's Amish population has felt the effects of recession.

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