From the Lawrence Daily Journal-World for Dec. 6, 1914:

• “A number of Lawrence men who are interested in oil have been talking of forming a company and prospecting for oil in Douglas county. This company, that is to be organized, will make their prospections along the Wakarusa south and east of Lawrence. It is their impression that there are rich deposits of oil accessible if the attempt is made to develop the resources. Various companies have been in Douglas county prospecting for oil and several wells have been put down. In all cases these wells have been put down but a short way or were plugged up when they were almost completed. Several of the farms in Douglas county are now leased to oil companies and the leases will run out in a few years. Some action will probably be taken by these companies in the near future so that they can hold their leases.”
• “With the arranging of the new lights on Massachusetts street the main street of Lawrence puts on an entirely different appearance. A stranger would scarcely recognize it as the same street. In place of the many dark places along the street everything now is bright, and puts on a cheerful appearance. The merchants have co-operated to put up the extra lights on the street and let them remain there during the holiday season.”
• “In preparation of the coming cold weather that is expected during the months of December and January the Gas company are repairing their mains in the alley between Massachusetts and New Hampshire streets. This is one of the hardest drawn mains in the city and the Gas company are anxious that there be no leaks in these mains. The supply of natural gas in Kansas is not greater than the needs of the people and the companies are taking steps to protect against waste.”
• “Sheriff Cummings has about sixteen regular boarders in the county jail at the present. Six of these will be taken to the state penitentiary some time next week. One prisoner will be taken to the reformatory at Hutchinson. Part of the remainder will be sent to work out fines. The rest are awaiting trial in the next term of court. While the number confined at the expense of the county is large no one will be turned away says Sheriff Cummings.”
• “Lone Star is again going to have a cheese factory as Roy Metsker has made arrangements to open one in the building occupied by W. J. Glanville with a cheese factory ten years ago. Mr. Metsker was employed by Mr. Glanville at that time and understands the business. He will start the factory in about a week and will make guaranteed full cream cheese.”