From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Jan. 10, 1912:

• “Everyone is rejoicing over the fine snow for sleighing. We are having the coldest weather we have had for seventeen years. It looks like the snow will stay on the ground for a long time.”
• “Every hotel in the state must be inspected by the county health officers before the first of March and every hotel must have a certificate issued by the Board of Health or cease to operate. Special orders are given by the department to see that the orders of the board abolishing the common drinking cup and the roller towel are complied with. Attention is also invited to the requirements that rope fire escapes and notices telling how they shall be used, be placed in each sleeping room in all hotels, above the ground floor.”
• “I. A. Williams arrived in Lawrence this morning and is here to make arrangements for the opening of his Coca Cola factory. The works will be opened up at 7 East Henry [currently Eighth] street in time for the opening of the summer trade. The machine will arrive soon and will be installed.”
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