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University Daily Kansan
Friday, Oct. 7, 1955.
KU Student Of 1912 Spent Only $360 A Year On School
By LARRY STROUP
What was life like here on Mt. Oread many years ago? Well, a glance at several aging University Daily Kansans revealed some startling facts of those bygone days.
In spite of the stern rules of "old" KU back in 1868, there were some rare advantages. If an undergraduate student was an orphan of a soldier or of one of those killed in Quantrill's raid on Lawrence, he was exempt from the entrance fee of $10.
According to statistics given out by the University in 1912, the average annual expense of a student attending KU was $360. This amount varied considerably with the students, however. Some got through the year with an expenditure of only $275, while others spent $400 and up during the year.
The cost generally was greater to those enrolled in the professional school because of the high cost of the books which had to be purchased during the year, the Kansan reported.
Books Were Expensive
Board in Lawrence at that time ranged from $3 to $4.50 a week and a room was obtainable at almost any "reasonable price," the Kansan said.
Cannon Balls Found
While excavating at the site of Miller Hall in 1937, evidence was uncovered that indicates that pre-Civil War men enjoyed hot cakes for breakfast. A cast-iron griddle was dug up by workmen.
The Kansan added that two cannon balls, about $1\frac{1}{2}$ inches in diameter, had been uncovered in the same vicinity a short time earlier. Crumbling mortar and stones found on the site pointed to the probable location of an old stone wall.
The cannon balls, mortar, and stones were believed to have been relics of the Old Free State barracks which protected Lawrence during the troublesome years before the Civil War.
These were the "good old days" when expenses were low and history could be found in your own backyard.
Lutheran Students Slate Supper Sunday
Gamma Delta, Lutheran student group, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 17th and Vermont. There will be a cost supper and a movie entitled "Marriage Today," after which there will be a discussion.
Lutheran students and their parents are invited for refreshments in the church after the KU-Iowa game Saturday.
Kansas City Plant Toured
Dr. Robert Q. Brewster, professor of chemistry, is touring the Proctor and Gamble soap company plant in Kansas City today with several other members of the University faculty.
Harzfelds
Corduroy Fancy Pants
Avocado, Flamingo Aster Blue, Senna or Black
Sizes 10 to 16 $7.95
Store Hours
9:30 to 5:30
Thursday 9:30 to 8:00
Student Teachers Confer Tomorrow
The 36 students who are practice teaching will return to the University tomorrow for their mid-term conference. After a group meeting at 9 a.m. the students will talk with their supervisors.
Since Sept. 19 they have been teaching in the 27 cooperating schools of northeast Kansas. The teaching assignments are eight weeks long.
The purpose of the conference is to give students the opportunity to ask questions about their practice teaching and to compare their teaching experiences with other student teachers.
Chinese Club Elects Officers
Edmund V. M. Chan, Hong Kong senior, has been elected president of the Chinese Club. Alfred Fim, Hong Kong special student, is secretary-treasurer. The club is planning a picnic for Sunday, Oct. 16. Chan said that the club was organized to promote better international relations and to introduce Chinese culture to American students.
Air ROTC Group Pledges 20
Arnold Air Society, honorary Air Force ROTC group, pledged 20 members at a club smoker Wednesday.
The new members are John Boerger of Sedgwick, Chris Divich of Doland, S.D., Neil Hart of Liberal, Donald Landauer of Fresh Meadows, N.Y., and Leo Williams of Lawrence, all seniors.
Robert Boyd of Overland Park, Roger Edwards of McPherson, Weston George of Wichita, Gary Griffiths of Clay Center, Harold Hill of Beloit, John Lembke of Prairie Village, Arthur Leonard of Leawood, Gary Miller of Wichita, Willis Mog of Mankato, Robert Reck of Hutchinson, Phillip Rein of Shawnee, Gary Rohrer of Wichita, Elmore Snyder of Leavenworth, Charles Stroup of Pittsburg, and John Eriksen of Hutchinson, uniors.
Yellowstone National Park was called "Coulter's Hell" by early settlers in the West.
should be examined today. Call for appointment. Any lens or Prescription duplicated.
LAWRENCE OPTICAL CO.
VI 3-2966    1025. Mass
Congregational Church Services Will be at Haskell Auditorium 11 a.m. Sunday
Students are Cordially invited.
For free transportation Call VI 3-3220 Sunday morning from 10:00 to 10:30.
Sermon Topic Oct.9 "FINDING YOUR WAY IN LIFE" By Mr. Turner
PLYMOUTH Congregational-Christian CHURCH
William B. Bryant
Ministers— Dale Turner
When You're In Doubt, Try It Out—Kansan Classified Section
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