====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0979 from reel: L 2318 (1916-11-08 to 1918-04-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/174700 Title: Huns, Leaving Wounded in Hasty Retreat, Stop to Wreck French Homes Summary: Report on German forces retreating from France during World War I, leaving wounded soldiers and destroying French homes. Category: national news Subjects: world war i; german military; french civilians; war casualties Named Entities: Richer, Lieutenant [military officer] Confidence: 0.85 Title: First Home Nursing Class to Meet Tuesday Summary: Announcement of first meeting for home nursing class sponsored by Red Cross, to be held at Westminster Hall. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; nursing education; red cross; campus activities Named Entities: Mary Haight [instructor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Carol Martin to Head Tentative Organization of Woman's Land Army Summary: Carol Martin appointed to organize University of Kansas Woman's Land Army to prepare women for farm work during wartime. Category: campus news Subjects: student leadership; women's organizations; agricultural work; campus groups Named Entities: Martin, Carol [student leader]; Gaskill, Gussie [student] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Candidates Appearing for W.S.G.A. Offices; Election Is on April 5 Summary: Listing of candidates running for Women's Student Government Association offices with election scheduled for April 5. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; elections; campus politics; university governance Named Entities: Spencer, Lucene [candidate]; Smith, Mary [candidate]; Fulkerson, Katherine [candidate]; Tichenor, Irene [candidate]; Martin, Carol [candidate]; Peffer, Helen [candidate]; Flynn, Dorothy [candidate]; Engle, Katherine [candidate]; Glendenning, Katherine [candidate] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Make 1700 Surgical Dressings Last Week Summary: Report on University women making 1700 surgical dressings for Red Cross during the previous week. Category: campus news Subjects: red cross; volunteer work; medical supplies; wartime service Confidence: 0.75 Title: Arkansas City Quintet Wins Basketball Meet in Finals With Newton Summary: Arkansas City basketball team defeats Newton 38-35 in finals of basketball tournament. Category: sports Subjects: college basketball; tournament play; sports competitions Named Entities: Arkansas City [team]; Newton [team] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Chanute Takes Girls' Honor Summary: Chanute girls basketball team defeats Rosedale 35-32 in high school basketball tournament. Category: sports Subjects: high school basketball; girls sports; tournament results Named Entities: Chanute [team]; Rosedale [team] Confidence: 0.75 Title: His Regiment at Verdun Summary: Personal account from Lieutenant Richer about his experiences with his regiment at the Battle of Verdun during World War I. Category: campus news Subjects: world war i; military service; student soldiers; Verdun battle Named Entities: Richer, Lieutenant [military officer] Confidence: 0.75 Title: The War Here and Over There Summary: Editorial column analyzing the current state of World War I, focusing on German military movements and American reserves. Category: editorial Subjects: world war i; military analysis; war reporting; german forces Confidence: 0.8 Title: Kansas and Missouri Debating Teams Meet Next Thursday Night Summary: Announcement of upcoming debate match between University of Kansas and University of Missouri debate teams. Category: campus news Subjects: academic competitions; debate tournaments; intercollegiate sports Named Entities: Kansas [team]; Missouri [team] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Leave Books for Army at City or K.U. Library Summary: Call for students to donate books to Army camps through University or city libraries. Category: campus news Subjects: wartime service; library donations; military support; student contributions Confidence: 0.75 Title: Camps Send Out Call for More Reading Matter—Wanted at Once Summary: Urgent request for more reading materials for soldiers in camps, with books to be sent to Red Cross. Category: campus news Subjects: wartime service; library donations; military support; student contributions Confidence: 0.75 Title: Argonia Wins Trophy in Debating League, Defeating Meriden Summary: Argonia high school debate team wins trophy by defeating Meriden in debating league competition. Category: campus news Subjects: academic competitions; debate tournaments; high school debate Named Entities: Argonia [team]; Meriden [team] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Subjects Suggested for Next Year's Series of Debates Summary: List of suggested debate topics for upcoming academic year, compiled by Kansas High School Debating League. Category: campus news Subjects: academic planning; debate topics; campus activities; student organizations Confidence: 0.75 Title: Prof. W.S. Hunter Wins Promotion to Captaincy Summary: Professor W.S. Hunter promoted to captain while serving in military psychological testing at Chickamauga, Georgia. Category: campus news Subjects: military service; academic faculty; world war i; officer promotion Named Entities: Hunter, W.S. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: University Psychologist Is Making Tests of Soldiers at Chickamauga, Ga. Summary: Report on University psychologist W.S. Hunter conducting psychological tests on soldiers at Chickamauga, Georgia military camp. Category: campus news Subjects: military service; academic research; psychological testing; world war i Named Entities: Hunter, W.S. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Eight More Drawings Sent to Art Contest Summary: Report on eight additional student drawings being sent to art contest sponsored by the University. Category: campus news Subjects: student competitions; art contests; campus activities; academic achievements Confidence: 0.75 Title: Eliza Is Nearly Here Tickets Go on Sale Summary: Announcement that tickets are now on sale for upcoming theatrical production 'Eliza Comes To Stay'. Category: campus news Subjects: theater productions; campus events; student performances; arts Confidence: 0.75 Title: Dr. Strong Speaks on War Summary: Report on Dr. Strong's comments regarding the war and its impact on the University community. Category: editorial Subjects: world war i; academic perspectives; military analysis; university commentary Named Entities: Strong, Dr. [university official] Confidence: 0.75 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.