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100 years ago: KU Glee Club leaves on western tour: By Sarah St. John; February 14, 2012; “Stare if you wish for there will be a sight worth seeing….”
40 years ago: State legislation and Valentine ads: By Sarah St. John; February 14, 2012; “Some motorbikes are red, some horses are blue….”
25 years ago: Two city commissioners in favor of putting mall on ballot: By Sarah St. John; February 14, 2012; “There’s so much flip-flopping, we need a vote.”
100 years ago: Young Lecompton girl walks 12 miles to elope with Lawrence man: By Sarah St. John; February 13, 2012; “That is the story of the elopement of Effie Fowler and Roy Pennington, who left Lawrence in a wagon Saturday afternoon….”
40 years ago: A peek at Lawrence’s movie offerings, burger stands: By Sarah St. John; February 13, 2012; Advertisements proclaimed the quality of the “Hi-Lo” cheeseburger.
25 years ago: Mall opponents present petition to city: By Sarah St. John; February 13, 2012; Group members had been collecting signatures for the past nine days.
100 years ago: Lawrence woman treasures Lincoln’s letter to her father: By Sarah St. John; February 12, 2012; “Miss Sarah C. White of 1032 Ohio street is in possession of a rare relic of the days of Abraham Lincoln.”
40 years ago: Judge rules gay student group can’t access KU funds: By Sarah St. John; February 12, 2012; “U.S. District Court Judge George Templar recently had ruled against the Lawrence Gay Liberation Front in its effort to gain recognition.”
25 years ago: Kansas planning state task force on AIDS: By Sarah St. John; February 12, 2012; Lt. Gov. Jack Walker today announced plans for a task force to study the risk of AIDS in Kansas.
100 years ago: Lawrence women meet to discuss ‘standards’ of city: By Sarah St. John; February 11, 2012; “The general welfare and social purity of Lawrence were discussed.”
40 years ago: Will daycare center at KU become a reality?: By Sarah St. John; February 11, 2012; Kansas University was in the process of planning a day care center.
25 years ago: DLA considers changing official mall policy: By Sarah St. John; February 11, 2012; Since 1984, the group had officially been in support of the planned development.
100 years ago: KU women bring story-time to Lawrence youngsters: By Sarah St. John; February 10, 2012; “Only the best English will be permitted.”
40 years ago: Drinking age proposal, billboard regulations keep state legislators busy: By Sarah St. John; February 10, 2012; The House had been considering a bill to reduce the age of majority.
25 years ago: Legal confusion causes roller-coaster ride for liquor prices: By Sarah St. John; February 10, 2012; Many state retailers had begun marking down their prices.

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