From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for June 28, 1916:

“Although there is plenty of work going on at the bridge, it does not draw quite such a gallery of spectators as it did in the early stages. Workmen are now busy on both of the spans that have been erected, the principal job being to put in place the reinforced concrete cross beams that are to support the roadway and sidewalk. There is also a considerable force occupied with the approach to the north span…. Paving has been begun between the rails that have been laid for the interurban line on Massachusetts street between Sixth and Seventh. The work is more than half done at present.”

“Russell Phillips, the 12-year-old grandson of Dr. E. D. F. Phillips, made a bicycle trip from Kansas City to Lawrence yesterday alone. He left Kansas City at 10 o’clock and got into Lawrence at 8:30, having had a very enjoyable trip. His mother, Mrs. E. F. Russell, and his sister, Ruth, came up on the interurban yesterday and all three will visit at the Phillips home.”

“Mike Lucas, an employe of the Busy Bee ice cream parlor, is in receipt of a letter from his sister in England in which she says that the talk there is that peace is not far distant, the general impression being that the European war will end in August.”

“Seven warrants for the arrest of persons failing to pay dog tax were served this morning and the parties named were released on payment of the dog tax. The court has decided, however, that it is time that every dog owner knows that he is responsible for the tax and hereafter those who are brought into court will have to pay a fine and costs as well as the dog tax.”

“The George Hackman house at the corner of Eleventh and Tennessee is being moved to the Fair Grounds addition. A commodious new residence will be erected on the site now being cleared.”

“The Bowersock Theatre is naturally cooler than most buildings owing to its being built of concrete, but now with all new electric fans you will find it one of the coolest places in town. Tonight: The star who introduced a new personality to the screen: Marie Doro, in a dramatic romance of the Orient, ‘The White Pearl.’ First show 7:45, second show 9:00. Tomorrow, Blanche Sweet in ‘The Ragamuffin.’ Also Goldberg Cartoon.”

“The Varsity. The Best in Photo Plays. Tonight’s Fine Program: Mae Marsh with Robert Harron in ‘A Child of the Paris Streets.’ ALSO one of those Hilarious Keystone Comedies.”

“The End of June Sale will be closing Saturday Eve. It’s your opportunity to secure Summer goods and Summer Clothes at Month End bargain prices. Fancy Silk Parasols, just 30 in the lot. They are every one worth $3.50 to $4.00. Month End Price $1.98. Innes, Bullene & Hackman.”

“Ruth Standish Cady announces summer term in voice culture. Private and class lessons for adults and the unusual feature, real singing lessons for children. Special rates till Sept. 1. Bell phone 2383J. 1732 Kentucky.”

“Your vacation will be incomplete without a Kodak bought at Squires Studio.”