====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0714_2 from reel: L 764 (1977-10-14 to 1978-08-03) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/104389 Title: Experience Best for Melon Test Summary: Article about Earl Van Meter's expertise in determining watermelon ripeness through experience rather than traditional methods like thumping or squeezing. Category: local news Subjects: agriculture; watermelon farming; local produce Named Entities: Van Meter, Earl [Douglas County extension agent]; Tipton, Lionel [Staff Writer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Restoring Historic Building Slow Summary: Article about the slow progress in restoring Lane University in Lecompton, Kansas, with details about funding challenges and historical significance. Category: local news Subjects: historic preservation; university history; local landmarks Named Entities: Diebolt, Terry [Staff Writer]; Springer, Mrs. Julius [president, Lecompton Historical Society] Confidence: 0.8 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Castle Tea Room; Admiral Leasing and Rental Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.