From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for April 13, 1914:

• “Ideal weather prevailed yesterday. Just such weather as the fashion dictator would prescribe for Easter day, if the jurisdiction of the style creators extended to the elements. With such weather prevailing the works of the fashion makers were everywhere in evidence…. The parade yesterday morning led to the churches where the city went to worship on Easter morn. In the afternoon the line of march included the entire city. Beautiful weather brought out the strollers who, garbed in the spring newness and spring color, decorated the sidewalks until late in the evening. The day dawned bright and clear, and the warm rays of the sun soon warmed up the atmosphere until the most delicate spring gown was most comfortable. And the new Easter bonnet was taken out without fear of mishap.”
• “By selling votes at one cent each, the promoters of the Merchants’ Spring Carnival, which will be held in this city during the week of April 20th, intend to submit the choice of a queen to preside over the festivities in connection with the event to the decision of the people. The contest is not confined to Lawrence so that the daughters of Douglas county farmers may have an equal chance with the city maidens. The honors for the successful candidate will be countless. In addition to being declared the most popular young lady in Douglas county the lucky candidate will be presented with a beautiful diamond ring valued at $140. The ring is now on exhibition in the window of Gustafson the Jeweler…. At least a score of young ladies have announced their intention of competing for the honor.”
• “Saturday evening about eight-thirty o’clock fire broke out in the home of Mrs. Lillian McGill, 1319 Tennessee. The house was owned by Mrs. Bingler. The fire had been smouldering along for probably an hour before it was discovered as there was no one in the house during the evening. The efficient work of the fire department soon had the fire under control and it did not get to the second floor.”
• “Last night was another season of thievery in Lawrence. The loss of two bicycles, a horse and buggy and a set of harness and a number of tools was reported to the police this morning. The thefts were committed in various sections of the city indicating that the perpetrators of each were different persons…. A horse stolen from in front of the Congregational church last night was found this morning hitched at 1146 Kentucky street. The horse belonged to Oscar York of Sibley. Mr. York drove to Lawrence last night to attend services. The horse was apparently taken and driven and left hitched at another place when the joy ride had concluded…. A set of harness valued at $65 was stolen from the barn at the home of L. L. McCann, 133 Maple street, last night. The officers have a meager clue and hope to recover the lost property and catch the thief…. A tool chest at the new United Brethren church, corner of Seventeenth and Vermont streets, was broken into last night and a number of tools taken… The police report the theft of two bicycles last night. One was stolen from H. W. Sherman, 1313 Connecticut, and the other was taken from Mr. Coe, who lives at 127 East Ontario. No trace of the missing property has been found.”
• “The county commissioners are out in Grant township to see the demonstration of a new road grader this afternoon. This is a new machine and is propelled by a four cylinder gasoline tractor. The commissioners want to get the best machinery for the upkeep of the roads and if this proves to be better or faster they may provide such a machine for the county.”