From the Lawrence Daily World for April 22, 1909: “It appears the Union Pacific has agreed to all the requests locally for improved flood control help. … There is growing evidence that the post office is endeavoring to curtail rural routes and the out-of-the way boxes might not be served in the future. … An election to determine whether Tonganoxie will have a new $10,000 high school will be held April 29. In all, 237 taxpayers have signed a petition calling for the election.”