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University Courier
Page 0495_2 from reel: L 723 (1887-09-09 to 1893-06-07)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/130231

Title: Sidewalk Conditions in Lawrence
Summary: Editorial criticizing the poor condition of sidewalks leading to the University of Kansas, describing them as muddy and unsafe, and calling for municipal action to improve infrastructure.
Category: editorial
Subjects: university infrastructure; municipal services; student concerns
Named Entities: Lawrence, Kans.; University of Kansas
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Student Tax Burden
Summary: Editorial discussing how students must pay a three-dollar poll tax or work to pay their indebtedness, suggesting the money could be better used for improving university infrastructure like sidewalks.
Category: editorial
Subjects: student finances; poll tax; university funding
Confidence: 0.8

Title: University Oratory Needs
Summary: Editorial arguing for the establishment of a chair of oratory at the University of Kansas, noting the university's connection with the State Oratorical Association and the importance of maintaining this relationship.
Category: editorial
Subjects: academic programs; oratory; university development
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Seminary of Historical and Political Science Meeting
Summary: Brief note about a meeting of the Seminary of Historical and Political Science where officers were absent, students proceeded with discussion of the Hawaiian question, and plans to address professorial tardiness at the next meeting.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; academic meetings; professorial attendance
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Publication Information
Summary: Information about The University Courier publication including frequency, subscription rates, editorial board members, and business management structure.
Category: informational content
Subjects: newspaper operations; subscription details; editorial structure
Confidence: 0.9

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