====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0779 from reel: L 2318 (1916-11-08 to 1918-04-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/174900 Title: Junior Prom, Social Event of Week, to Be Big Wartime Party Summary: Article about the upcoming Junior Prom being organized as a wartime party with patriotic decorations and economic considerations. Category: campus news Subjects: student events; wartime activities; social gatherings Confidence: 0.85 Title: Kansans Will Speak at State War Meeting in Topeka Next Week Summary: University officials will speak at a state war meeting in Topeka next week as part of the Council of Defense program. Category: campus news Subjects: war efforts; university representation; state meetings Named Entities: Strong, Frank [chancellor]; Kelly, Dean [university official] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Date for Senior Prints Extended to January 19 Work Must Be Pushed Summary: Deadline for senior prints has been extended to January 19, with editors emphasizing the need for students to submit their work promptly. Category: campus news Subjects: academic deadlines; student publications; printing processes Confidence: 0.8 Title: Frozen Experiment Causes Near Panic in Laboratory Summary: A frozen experiment in the chemistry building caused concern when water and phosphorus reacted, though no serious damage occurred. Category: local news Subjects: scientific accidents; laboratory safety; chemical experiments Confidence: 0.8 Title: University Students Not Required to Take Smallpox Vaccination Summary: University Health Service announces that students are not required to take smallpox vaccinations, though strongly urged to do so. Category: campus news Subjects: health policies; university requirements; disease prevention Named Entities: Crum, S. J. [health official]; Rudolph, J. C. [health officer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: American Flags Will Wave With Those of Allied Nations Summary: Article about plans for displaying American flags alongside those of Allied nations during upcoming university events. Category: campus news Subjects: wartime patriotism; flag display; university events Confidence: 0.75 Title: Kansas School Heads to Meet in Topeka Summary: Association of Kansas Colleges presidents will meet in Topeka to discuss wartime educational matters and curriculum changes. Category: campus news Subjects: education administration; state meetings; academic leadership Confidence: 0.75 Title: K. U. Band Displays New Service Flag at Concert Summary: The KU Military Band displayed a new service flag with thirty-two stars during their recent concert, representing military service members. Category: campus news Subjects: university bands; military recognition; musical performances Confidence: 0.8 Title: Phi Alpha Delta Has Thirty-One in Service Summary: Law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta reports that thirty-one of their members are in military service, with details about their various roles. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; military service; fraternities Confidence: 0.75 Title: Sprinkle Leads Cavalry Fight With Bandits Summary: Former KU student A. Sprinkle, now a captain, led cavalry troops in fighting bandits along the Mexican border. Category: features/profiles Subjects: military service; student veterans; border patrol Named Entities: Sprinkle, A. [military officer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Sprague Called to Capital for Food Work Summary: University official Elizabeth Sprague has been called to Washington for work related to food conservation efforts during wartime. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; food conservation; wartime efforts Named Entities: Sprague, Elizabeth [university official] Confidence: 0.75 Title: The War Here and Over There Summary: Editorial column discussing various aspects of the war, including food shortages, military actions, and the university's role in the conflict. Category: editorial Subjects: wartime commentary; global conflict; university perspective Confidence: 0.75 Title: K. U. Graduate Speaks to Electrical Engineers Summary: KU graduate Martin K. Thomen spoke to electrical engineering students about career opportunities and professional development. Category: campus news Subjects: alumni relations; professional development; engineering Named Entities: Thomen, Martin K. [KU graduate] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Lieut. Sam Pickard Home on Leave From Ft. Worth Summary: Former KU student Lieutenant Sam Pickard is home on leave from Fort Worth, sharing his experiences from military service. Category: campus news Subjects: military service; alumni news; student veterans Named Entities: Pickard, Sam [military officer] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Sororities to Have Bible Study Classes Summary: Sororities on campus will begin offering Bible study classes, with details about the organization and meeting schedules. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; religious activities; sororities Confidence: 0.75 Title: Committee Announces Subject of Bryan Essay Summary: Committee announces that the subject for this year's Bryan essay contest will be 'Freedom of Speech and Press'. Category: announcement Subjects: academic competitions; essay contests; freedom of speech Confidence: 0.8 Title: Red Cross "Home Service" Being Organized Summary: Information about the organization of Red Cross 'Home Service' to aid in relief work during wartime, with details about volunteer opportunities. Category: informational content Subjects: community service; wartime relief; Red Cross Confidence: 0.75 Title: Precautions Are Urged Summary: Health officials urge students to take precautions against disease, particularly emphasizing the importance of smallpox vaccination. Category: informational content Subjects: health safety; disease prevention; university health Confidence: 0.75 Title: Engineering Students Eligible for Temporary Exemption Summary: Information about temporary exemptions available for engineering students related to military service requirements. Category: informational content Subjects: academic policies; engineering students; military service Confidence: 0.75 Title: Send Candy to Co. M Summary: Notice about sending candy to Company M of the 89th Infantry, with details about collection points and deadlines. Category: informational content Subjects: military support; community efforts; soldier care packages Confidence: 0.75 Title: Club Pictures in Annual Summary: Information about club pictures for the annual, with details about scheduling and participation requirements. Category: informational content Subjects: student organizations; yearbook photos; club activities Confidence: 0.75 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds 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. 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