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

• “‘Indian Legends and Superstitions’ just published by the Haskell printing department is one of the most unique books ever printed. Many volumes of Indian legends have been written and published by members of the white race, but this is the first time the Indians themselves have put into type the legends and traditions of their forefathers…. Haskell Institute has enrolled Indian young men and women from 28 different states, embracing all those having Indian inhabitants, from New York and North Carolina on the east to California and Alaska on the west. More than 80 different tribes and bands have been presented, and practically every Indian locality and reservation. These students, in their early childhood days, heard the stories of their parents and grandparents as they were related about the campfires or in the homes. They have been encouraged by their teachers here to put these into written form, and as a result the best and most unique of their efforts have been put into book form…. The volume is beautifully printed on antique paper, deckle edge, leaves untrimmed. Every operation in its mechanical construction was performed by Indian student printers under the direction of the instructor of printing…. A limited edition has been printed and no doubt a number will find a place in the libraries of Lawrence homes.”
• “J. B. Chapman of Atchison has written the Journal-World to say that he wants to start a farm and stock journal or an independent weekly. Mr. Chapman has the material on hand and all he needs is a young man with ability enough to get out a good paper. He is engaged in the job printing business and it takes all his time. Any one interested would do well to write Mr. Chapman at Atchison.”
• “W. C. Pile of the Protection Post had the misfortune to fall coming down the hill yesterday and sprained his ankle quite severely. Mr. Pile is attending the newspaper meeting and this has interfered sadly with his happiness.”
• “Are the people of Lawrence at last going to take the water question seriously? Petitions said to be in circulation indicate that this is true although the petitions are under some suspicions. The city must own its plant. There is all the legislation that is needed to this end and the thing to do is to apply it.”
• “The police picked up a stray bicycle in front of Hess’ butcher shop this morning.”