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September 1, 1999

IN 1899

On Sept. 1, 1899, the Lawrence World commented: "Salina ought to be arrested. She claims to be the Athens of Kansas. Any probate judge in the state would declare her insane for thus attempting to usurp what by divine right belongs to Lawrence."

-- Courtesy Watkins Community Museum

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