From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for June 25, 1914:

• “The longest session since they took office was held by the city commissioners this morning. For nearly three hours the commissioners were in session and most of the time they were listening to pleas on the part of citizens…. A representative of the Standard Oil company again appeared before the commission asking for permission to put in a filling station for automobiles at the corner of New Hampshire and Ninth street. He explained that such stations are common in all cities the size of Lawrence and larger. Gasoline is sold at the wholesale price and is a big saving to motorists. It is understood that the station will supply free air and water. No action was taken on the petition this morning.”
• “The city authorities are trying to make Lawrence look as neat and clean as possible this summer. Toward this end they are asking the cooperation of all citizens in seeing that the weeds are cut on their property. The police have had to request a good many people to cut their weeds. It is one of the city laws and they are going to see that it is enforced. As a rule people have been very good about complying with the request.”
• “The Past 75 Picnic given by the newspapers at Woodland Park yesterday afternoon was the great social success of the year. It was attended by 131 registered guests and by a number of friends who came along to look after the old people. In all there were over 150 present. The afternoon was spent in an informal manner. It was good just to see the crowd. The greetings were many and the talks were inspiring. Many had not seen each other in years although living in the same town.”
• “The police last night picked up a bogus check man giving the name of George Todd. He tried to pass a $10 check at a half dozen places, but did not have any success and after the parties had notified the police the man was finally caught.”
• “Howard Lee, a lad of about seven years, has a garden just like his mother’s and takes care of it all by himself. He has sweet corn that is big enough to eat now. He takes a great deal of pride in his garden and keeps it free from weeds. His example would be good for other small boys to follow.”