From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for May 2, 1916:

“Judge Smart told the jurymen for the May term of court that the Supreme Court had looked with approval upon the custom practiced in some of the courts in Kansas where the judge outlined the duty of jurors so that their functions might be clearly understood. The bad juror, the judge told them, was the man who stood out, right or wrong, for his point of view. The poor juror was the man who changed opinions to conform always with the greatest number. The good juror is the man that listens to reason but will judge according to what he considers right or wrong, regardless of the penalty attached to certain crimes if the man is found guilty.”

“With a few exceptions the teachers, officers, clerks and janitors for the coming school year were appointed by the board of education for the Lawrence schools. The recommendations of the committee on teachers and salaries was unanimously accepted by the board and the clerk ordered to contract with teachers recommended.”

“A contract entered into between A. R. Young & Co., and the Kaw Construction Co., for the paving of the railroad track on Locust street was approved by the city commission. The ties are to be laid on a sand cushion, and cement is to be placed within the ties. An asphalt filler will be used between the brick laid between the rails…. Commissioner Cleland reported on a petition filed by residents of south Lawrence asking for the paving of Louisiana street from the north line of Sixteenth street to the south line of Eighteenth street. In Mr. Cleland’s opinion a majority of the property owners had signed the petition and he recommended that it be granted. The recommendation was adopted. Sixteenth street between Louisiana and Indiana also was ordered graded, curbed and paved. A parcel of land to comprise this street was recently deeded to the city by E. W. Murray and J. B. Watkins.”

“About 115 Lawrence boys and girls will complete the High school course this year. Principal Olney is expecting this number to compose the graduating exercises to be held as usual in the Bowersock Theatre June 2.”

“The friends of Roy Lawrence will be glad to know that he has opened a meat market of his own at 906 Massachusetts street. He has a nice modern shop complete in every detail.”

“If Congress doesn’t hurry up on the defense bills, it may present the spectacle of wrangling over the size the army is to be in peace time after peace has been supplanted by another state of affairs.”

“A Bank Account is indeed one of the very best checks on extravagance. The man or woman who has a bank account graphically and forcibly has economical habits which build character as well as financial independence. The management of this bank is always pleased to open an account, no matter how small, for they realize how quickly an account grows. We offer helpful service to both individual and business houses, and your account need not be a large one to be welcome. Merchants National Bank, Established 1877.”

“Look before you leap. Don’t go off half-cocked. Don’t jump at conclusions. Remember you don’t know all there is to know about Lumber and until you do, you’re not too old to take advice. We make no bones about it, but say positively that you will make a great mistake if you buy Lumber without first seeing our stock and getting our prices…. We welcome the smallest order. C. E. FRIEND. ‘The Yard that Saves and Satisfies.’ 1046 Mass St. Phones 42.”