10 tweets from the mayor of Indianapolis in 1865

10 tweets from the mayor of Indianapolis in 1865.

1. “Just tried on a top hat for the first time. Felt dapper, might delete later. #FashionForward1865”
2. “Horse-drawn carriages causing traffic on Main St. again. Considering a ‘Horsepool’ lane. Thoughts? 🐎 #IndyTraffic”
3. “Attended a ball last night. Danced the waltz. Twisted my ankle. Note to self: Leave the dancing to the professionals. #TwoLeftFeet”
4. “Thinking of starting a ‘Telegraph Tuesday’ where I answer citizen concerns via Morse code. Efficient or just plain silly? #TechSavvyMayor”
5. “Tried to grow a beard to fit in with the times. Ended up looking like a disheveled raccoon. Shaving tomorrow. #FacialHairFails”
6. “Heard about this new thing called ‘baseball’. Might start a league here in Indy. But first, need to figure out what a ‘home run’ is. ⚾️ #SportyMayor”
7. “Met with city council today. Discussed building a new park. Someone suggested a slide made of ice. Winter fun or lawsuit waiting to happen? ❄️ #IndyIdeas”
8. “Visited the local bakery. Ate five donuts. Now considering a city-wide donut day. Who’s with me? 🍩 #DonutDiplomacy”
9. “Heard rumors of a ‘flying machine’ invention. If it’s true, Indianapolis International Airfield coming soon? 😉 #DreamBig”
10. “Attending a lantern show tonight. If I don’t tweet tomorrow, it means I’ve been abducted by fairies. Or I just overslept. #MagicalMayor”