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University Courier
Page 0020_2 from reel: L 722 (1878-10-10 to 1887-06-10)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/133539

Title: Survivors of the Princess Alice Wreck
Summary: Article about Mr. Thorpe and his siblings who survived the Princess Alice wreck by swimming to safety, emphasizing the importance of swimming education.
Category: campus news
Subjects: maritime disasters; swimming safety; student life
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Professor Tyndall's Scientific Position
Summary: Analysis of Professor Tyndall's approach to science as presented in the Saturday Magazine, outlining his views on materialism and scientific boundaries.
Category: features/profiles
Subjects: science philosophy; scientific methodology; higher education
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Sea Shell Acoustics Explanation
Summary: Explanation of why sea shells produce sound when held to the ear, comparing it to violin string vibrations and acoustic nerve reception.
Category: informational content
Subjects: acoustics; physics education; scientific phenomena
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Iceland Earthquake and Volcanic Activity
Summary: Report on an earthquake felt in Reykjavik, Iceland, accompanied by what appeared to be volcanic submarine eruptions and subsequent bad weather conditions.
Category: local news
Subjects: natural disasters; geology; international news
Confidence: 0.8

Title: University Library Additions
Summary: Notice about new books added to the University library, including Wright's 'History of Scotland' and Stanley's 'Through the Dark Continent'.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic libraries; university resources; book acquisitions
Confidence: 0.85

Title: World Population Statistics
Summary: Presentation of world population figures showing 1,423,917,000 people, or 28 persons per square mile, with additional information about kaleidoscope variations.
Category: informational content
Subjects: demographics; statistics; global population
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Querist Paper System at Harvard
Summary: Description of Harvard's querist paper system where individuals can submit questions to be answered by competent persons in the library.
Category: campus news
Subjects: academic traditions; higher education; library services
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Exchange Publications Review
Summary: Review of various college publications received by the University Courier, including The Journal of Speculative Philosophy, The Southern Collegian, The Vidette, and others.
Category: informational content
Subjects: academic exchanges; college publications; higher education
Confidence: 0.8

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