====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0743 from reel: L 2325 (1926-09-20 to 1927-10-11) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/171176 Title: Chancellor Honors Preyer's 37 Years of Influence Here Summary: Chancellor E. H. Lindley honors Professor Carl Preyer for 37 years of influence at the University of Kansas, highlighting his contributions to music education and campus life. Category: campus news Subjects: university faculty; music education; academic recognition Named Entities: Preyer, Carl [music professor]; Lindley, E. H. [chancellor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Department of English Announces Contests for Poetry and Prose Summary: The University of Kansas Department of English announces poetry and prose contests with prizes from national magazines and universities, with submissions due by May 16. Category: campus news Subjects: academic competitions; literary contests; university events Named Entities: Swarthout, Dean D. M. [English department]; Carruth, William Herbert [poet] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Blackmar Chosen to Aid in Alcohol Investigation Summary: Dr. F. W. Blackmar of the sociology department has been chosen to assist in an alcohol investigation under the direction of Irving Fisher of Yale University. Category: campus news Subjects: academic research; alcohol studies; university faculty Named Entities: Blackmar, F. W. [sociology professor]; Fisher, Irving [Yale professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Purdue Dean Will Speak Summary: Dean A. A. Potter of Purdue University's College of Engineering will speak at KU on May 4 about engineering education and developments. Category: campus news Subjects: university speakers; academic lectures; engineering education Named Entities: Potter, A. A. [Purdue dean of engineering] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Concrete Pouring Begun Summary: Concrete pouring has begun for the new stadium, with work starting Thursday on the first section of the structure. Category: campus news Subjects: university construction; stadium building; campus development Confidence: 0.75 Title: Drama Society Installed Summary: The installation of a chapter of the National Collegiate Players at the University of Kansas is announced, with Paul A. Johnson elected chairman. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; theater groups; university clubs Named Entities: Johnson, Paul A. [A.S.M.E. chairman] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Kangaroo Who Would Take Part in Symphony Orchestra Work Must Live a Circumspect Life Summary: A kangaroo that will participate in symphony orchestra work must maintain a circumspect lifestyle, as detailed in this humorous article. Category: campus news Subjects: university events; music performances; animal participation Confidence: 0.75 Title: Co-Operative Book Store Proposition Wins in Election Summary: A proposition to establish a cooperative book store at the University of Kansas has won in a student election, with details about the store's plans. Category: campus news Subjects: university governance; student organizations; book store Named Entities: Potter, A. A. [Purdue dean] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Two Miles of Test Tubes Used in K.U. Laboratories Annually; Chemists Are Chief Consumers Summary: University of Kansas chemistry laboratories use approximately two miles of test tubes annually, with professors and students being the main consumers. Category: campus news Subjects: university research; chemistry labs; scientific equipment Named Entities: White, Professor [chemistry] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Entomology Club to Hold Annual Picnic Tomorrow Summary: The Entomology Club will hold its annual picnic at Lakeview tomorrow, with details about the event and activities planned. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; club events; university activities Confidence: 0.75 Title: Beta Chi Sigma Elects 14 to Associate and Nine to Active Ranks Summary: Beta Chi Sigma fraternity has elected 14 members to associate ranks and nine to active ranks, with details about the initiation process. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; fraternity elections; university clubs Named Entities: Wheeler, Doctor [psychology professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Scholarship Offered Men on Travel Subjects Summary: A scholarship valued at $2500 has been offered for men to write essays on travel subjects, with details about the competition and requirements. Category: campus news Subjects: academic scholarships; university funding; student opportunities Named Entities: Potter, A. A. [Purdue dean] Confidence: 0.8 Title: McCurdy to Marry New York Girl Summary: Mr. McCurdy, a University of Kansas student, is engaged to Miss Whitney of New York, with details about their upcoming marriage. Category: campus news Subjects: university events; student news; personal announcements Named Entities: McCurdy, Mr. [KU student]; Whitney, Miss [New York] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Lardner Speaks Tonight Summary: Rice Lardner, Kansas representative, will speak tonight at the university about his experiences and current events. Category: campus news Subjects: university speakers; lectures; academic events Named Entities: Lardner, Rice [Kansas representative] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Louisiana Parish Deserted as Land Waits for Flood Summary: A parish in Louisiana has been deserted as residents wait for flooding, with the Red Cross preparing to receive refugees from the affected area. Category: local news Subjects: natural disasters; flood preparedness; regional news Named Entities: Red Cross [organization] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Authorized Parties Summary: A list of authorized parties and events scheduled for various campus organizations and groups, including dates and times. Category: informational content Subjects: university events; campus activities; scheduled gatherings Confidence: 0.7 Title: Changes Made in Tryouts Summary: Updates on changes made to tryouts for various student organizations, including Pen and Scroll and other campus groups. Category: informational content Subjects: university activities; student organizations; membership changes Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] 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.