====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0458 from reel: L 2318 (1916-11-08 to 1918-04-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/175221 Title: Putnam Drafts Plans for Gov. Food Control Summary: Economics Professor Putnam discusses plans for government food control, suggesting Uncle Sam begin farming and utilize all land not in use to address food production issues during wartime. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; food policy; academic governance Named Entities: Putnam, Geo. E. [professor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: U. S. Course Still in Air Summary: Discussion of the status of U.S. military training courses at the university, with Professor Putnam expressing concerns about the course's implementation and effectiveness. Category: campus news Subjects: university curriculum; military training; academic programs Confidence: 0.75 Title: Play Nevin's Operas Next Season in U.S. Summary: Announcement that the Chicago Grand Opera Company plans to perform Arthur Nevin's operas 'Poia' and 'Daughter of the Forest' in the U.S. next season. Category: campus news Subjects: arts; music; opera performances Named Entities: Nevin, Arthur [composer]; Chicago Grand Opera Company Confidence: 0.8 Title: If Too Fat for Army, Worry, Says Harrison Summary: Department of Physical Education head C.B. Harrison discusses military weight requirements, noting that students should be concerned if they are too heavy for military service. Category: campus news Subjects: military recruitment; physical fitness; war efforts Named Entities: Harrison, C. B. [department head] Confidence: 0.8 Title: War Calls Faculty of Medical School Summary: Seven members of the graduating class in medicine at Rosedale have been called to service, with details about their military assignments and training. Category: campus news Subjects: medical education; war efforts; military service Confidence: 0.8 Title: Bull Frogs Fight for Life in Potter's Lake Summary: Students engaging in bull frog hunting in Potter's Lake, with descriptions of their methods and the lake environment. Category: campus news Subjects: campus life; student activities; natural environment Confidence: 0.75 Title: Typhoid to Be Excluded Summary: Plans by Dr. John Sundwall to inspect all boarding houses next year to prevent spread of typhoid and other diseases among students. Category: campus news Subjects: public health; university sanitation; disease prevention Named Entities: Sundwall, Dr. John [medical professional] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Students in Journalism Will Give Smoker May 22 Summary: Announcement of a smoker event to be held by journalism students on May 22, with details about the event and participants. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; journalism; campus events Confidence: 0.8 Title: Prof. C. A. Buckner Back From a Year's Absence Summary: Professor C.A. Buckner returns to the university after a year's absence, with details about his work and future plans. Category: campus news Subjects: faculty; university personnel; academic appointments Named Entities: Buckner, C. A. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Former Student Made Munition for Allies Summary: Story about former KU student Joe Howard who has been working in Canada manufacturing munitions for the Allies during the war. Category: features/profiles Subjects: alumni; wartime contributions; military production Named Entities: Howard, Joe [former student] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Final Exam Summary: Cartoon depicting a student facing a final exam, with humorous elements related to exam stress and preparation. Category: editorial cartoon Subjects: student life; academic pressure; humor Confidence: 0.9 Title: Polity Club Conference Postponed to September Summary: Announcement that the Polity Club conference has been postponed to September, with details about the event and participants. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; conference scheduling; academic events Confidence: 0.8 Title: May Use Mailing List in Emergency Service Summary: Information about the extension division offering equipment for emergency service and teaching soldiers by mail during wartime. Category: campus news Subjects: university services; emergency preparedness; communication Confidence: 0.75 Title: Celebrates 39th Year as Czar Over K. U. Library Summary: Celebration of Carrie M. Watson's 39th year as librarian at KU, with details about her service and the library's history. Category: campus news Subjects: library administration; university history; academic services Named Entities: Watson, Carrie M. [librarian] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Van Der Vries to Speak at Red Cross Meeting Summary: Announcement that Professor John N. Van der Vries will speak at a Red Cross meeting, with details about the event and his role. Category: campus news Subjects: campus events; Red Cross; community service Named Entities: Van der Vries, John N. [professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Plain Tales From the Hill Summary: Collection of brief humorous and observational pieces about campus life, student activities, and everyday experiences. Category: informational content Subjects: campus life; student experiences; humor 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.