From the Lawrence Daily World for March 11, 1908: “The marshal has announced stern action against people who allow their chickens to roam, cackle during the night and cause trouble in gardens and yards. Fences are being required in many instances. : Efforts are being made to make the new $40,000 Manual Training High School here as fireproof as humanly possible since there are many combustibles used and stored there for student use. The Commercial Club is studying the matter.”