From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Mar. 13, 1911:

• “The ‘sling shot’ season is on in full blast in Lawrence among the small boys. This is one of the reliable signs of approaching spring and its early arrival this year indicates that winter is about over. The ammunition most commonly used in these weapons is shot of various sizes, peas, beans, and small pebbles. Mothers have already begun to phone the school teachers telling of black and blue spots which their young hopeful brings home on his legs. Each year it is necessary to issue an order prohibiting the deadly ‘sling shot’ on the school grounds.”
• “SCHOOL TROUBLES. Because she used profane and abusive language to two Lawrence teachers on February 23, Mrs. Mamie Dimery, 832 New Jersey, was arrested this morning. Mrs. Dimery is colored and has children attending the local schools. She objected to the treatment being accorded them by the teachers so called and expressed her idea in an emphatic but uncomplimentary manner.”
• “Dr. Hankins, the Baldwin physician charged with violating the prohibitory laws, was brought to Lawrence yesterday afternoon and was released on a $2,000 bond this morning. The bond was signed by his wife and son. Dr. Hankins is one of the oldest and best known practicing physicians in the Methodist town, and has always been a great church worker. His arrest on a charge of selling liquor came as a great shock to the little college town. The exact nature of his violation is not known, but it is supposed he prescribed whiskey and then supplied the commodity himself. A very interesting development in this case is expected to be made public next week.”