From the Lawrence Daily World for Jan. 31, 1908: “The Lawrence Committee is looking for industries for Lawrence and believes some company might find it profitable to build automobiles here. The city has a number of mechanics who could assemble cars. The committee is considering a $100,000 ‘nest egg’ fund to have to help aspiring new industries locate here. : The legislature is about to end its special session and seems to have accomplished a fair amount of work in its 16-day get-together. Main item was the primary election issue, changed from May to August. : Sen. George Hodges of Johnson County is to be ‘drafted’ as a Democratic candidate for governor. He has not commented on whether he will accept.”