====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0570 from reel: L 2327 (1928-10-23 to 1929-10-22) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/169335 Title: Encyclopedia Printed in 1751 Purchased by Watson Library Summary: The Watson Library has acquired a first edition encyclopedia printed in 1751, containing 35 volumes of knowledge edited by French philosopher Denis Diderot. Category: campus news Subjects: library acquisitions; historical documents; academic resources Confidence: 0.85 Title: Homer Charles Publishes Shale Gas Wells Article Summary: Homer Charles, B.S.'22, M.S.'27, has published an article on shale gas wells in the Oil and Gas Journal, discussing the increasing importance of shale gas in Kansas. Category: campus news Subjects: academic research; energy resources; geology Confidence: 0.8 Title: Trophy Presented to Segrave Summary: Vice-President Charles Curtis presents Major H.O.D. Segrave with a trophy recognizing his world's record for speed in an automobile. Category: campus news Subjects: awards; honors; aviation achievements Confidence: 0.8 Title: Journalists Hear Higgins Summary: Sigma Delta Chi will entertain Kansas editors on May 3 with a talk by Don Higgins, A.B.'24, professional journalist and managing editor of the Kansas City Star. Category: campus news Subjects: journalism; professional development; media events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Oread High Dramatists to Present Play May 3 Summary: The Oread High School dramatic club will present the play 'The Gossips' by Elgin on May 3 in the cafeteria, with tickets available at the door. Category: campus news Subjects: theater; high school drama; community events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Phi Delta Kappa Initiates Educational Society Takes Nine New Members Summary: Phi Delta Kappa, national honorary educational fraternity, initiated nine new members including Dr. U.G. Mitchell and several graduate students. Category: campus news Subjects: professional organizations; education; membership Confidence: 0.8 Title: Delta Upsilon House Is Rapidly Going Up Summary: The new Delta Upsilon fraternity house is under construction with the foundation laid and structure going up rapidly in the West Hills district. Category: campus news Subjects: fraternity housing; construction; campus development Confidence: 0.8 Title: 200 Delegates Expected at Norman Convention Summary: More than 200 delegates are expected to attend the national convention of the Women's Self Government Association to be held at the University of Oklahoma April 16-20. Category: announcement Subjects: conferences; student organizations; gatherings Confidence: 0.8 Title: Varsity Saturday Night Summary: Tommy Johnson will perform at the Union Building on Saturday, April 6 at 9:00 o'clock. Regular prices apply. Category: announcement Subjects: campus events; entertainment; student activities Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Varsity; The Book Nook; Rankin's Drug Store; Houk and Green Clothing Co.; Gustafson; Electric Shoe Shops; F. B. McColloch, Druggist; Omaha Hat Shop; Rent-a-Ford; Hour and Green; Home Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning; Lawrence Optical Company Category: advertisements 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.