====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0245 from reel: L 2319 (1918-04-30 to 1920-02-13) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/181288 Title: University to Exceed Its Red Cross Quota, Says Prof. Mitchell Summary: Professor Mitchell announces that the University of Kansas will exceed its Red Cross quota by 25 to 50 percent, with nearly one hundred names added to the subscription list. Category: campus news Subjects: university fundraising; Red Cross; student participation Named Entities: Mitchell, Prof. [faculty]; University of Kansas Confidence: 0.9 Title: Pipe Down, Veterans, Until Blanks Arrive Summary: Article about veterans waiting for blank forms to complete their military service paperwork, with information about the Student Army Training Corps headquarters. Category: campus news Subjects: military service; student veterans; war effort Named Entities: S.A.T.C. [Student Army Training Corps] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Major C. W. Ballinger Can Put Out Nothing About Investigation Summary: Major C.W. Ballinger states he can provide no information about an investigation into military conditions, despite being interviewed by the War Department. Category: campus news Subjects: military investigation; officer statements; war department Named Entities: Ballinger, C. W. [major] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Committee of Senate Divides on R.O.T.C. At Today's Meeting Summary: Senate committee discusses the feasibility of establishing a Reserve Officers' Training Corps at the University of Kansas, with divided opinions on the proposal. Category: campus news Subjects: ROTC; university governance; military training Confidence: 0.85 Title: Coat Tail Surplus Makes Overseas Cap Summary: Article about the Student Army Training Corps using surplus materials to create overseas caps for military personnel. Category: campus news Subjects: military supplies; student army training corps; war effort Named Entities: S.A.T.C. [Student Army Training Corps] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Word Received That Navy Pay Checks Are on Way From Chicago Summary: Notification that pay checks for naval reservists are being sent from Chicago, with eight naval reservists from the Lakes region expected to receive payment. Category: campus news Subjects: military pay; military personnel; naval reserves Named Entities: Naval Reservists Confidence: 0.85 Title: Senior Play Contest Is Open to Aspirants Summary: Announcement of the Senior Play Contest open to University of Kansas students, with a prize of fifty dollars for the best play, directed by Prof. Arthur MacMurray. Category: campus news Subjects: theater; student activities; campus events Named Entities: MacMurray, Prof. Arthur [faculty] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Men Back From O.T.C. Receive College Credit Summary: Article about men returning from Officers' Training Corps receiving college credit for their military service and training. Category: campus news Subjects: military training; college credit; student soldiers Named Entities: O.T.C. [Officers' Training Corps] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Two Lectures Are Given to Men of Student Army Summary: Two lectures on vibrations and first aid are given to members of the Student Army Training Corps by Prof. M.E. Rice and Prof. A.C. Terrill. Category: campus news Subjects: military training; first aid; student army Named Entities: Rice, Prof. M. E. [faculty]; Terrill, Prof. A. C. [faculty] Confidence: 0.8 Title: New Courses Approved for College by Faculty Summary: Faculty committee approves new courses for college credit, including courses in history, economics, and botany, with recommendations from Dean D.L. Patterson. Category: campus news Subjects: academic curriculum; faculty governance; course approval Named Entities: Patterson, Dean D. L. [faculty] Confidence: 0.85 Title: S.A.T.C. Veterans Plan to Impress Home Folks Summary: Student Army Training Corps veterans plan activities to impress their families during the holiday season, including purchasing new clothing and accessories. Category: campus news Subjects: military veterans; student army training corps; holiday plans Named Entities: S.A.T.C. [Student Army Training Corps] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Campaign for French Orphans Brings in $31 Summary: Fundraising campaign for French war orphans raises $31 through the sale of Christmas cards and donations from University of Kansas students and faculty. Category: campus news Subjects: fundraising; war orphans; student philanthropy Confidence: 0.85 Title: Chemists of K. U. To Mix With Chemists of K. C. Summary: Announcement of a meeting between University of Kansas chemistry students and the Kansas City Section of the American Chemical Society to discuss chemistry applications. Category: campus news Subjects: chemistry; professional organizations; student groups Named Entities: University of Kansas; Kansas City Section Confidence: 0.9 Title: Plain Tales From the Hill Summary: Regular column featuring humorous anecdotes and observations about student life and campus culture at the University of Kansas. Category: features/profiles Subjects: student life; campus culture; humor Confidence: 0.8 Title: Precautions Prescribed for Christmas Vacation Summary: Article providing health precautions for students during Christmas vacation, including advice on preventing influenza and staying safe during holiday travels. Category: features/profiles Subjects: health; influenza prevention; holiday safety Confidence: 0.85 Title: Early Student of K. U. Dies at Her Home Here Summary: Obituary notice for Mrs. Abbie Noyes Raymond, an early student of the University of Kansas who recently passed away at her home in Lawrence. Category: features/profiles Subjects: alumni; obituaries; university history Named Entities: Raymond, Mrs. Abbie Noyes [alumna] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Professor Smith Back From Capital Summary: Professor T.T. Smith returns to the University of Kansas after serving in the government's Department of Standards in Washington D.C. Category: features/profiles Subjects: faculty travel; government service; mathematics Named Entities: Smith, Prof. T. T. [faculty] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Plays to Be Given Next Quarter Summary: Announcement of upcoming theater productions at the University of Kansas, including a popular play series scheduled for the second week of next quarter. Category: features/profiles Subjects: theater; campus events; performance arts Named Entities: McMurray, Prof. Arthur [faculty] Confidence: 0.9 Title: The American Red Cross Is an Emergency Organization by Nature Summary: Article highlighting the emergency nature of the American Red Cross organization and its role in providing humanitarian aid during times of crisis. Category: features/profiles Subjects: Red Cross; emergency services; humanitarian aid Confidence: 0.85 Title: The University Cafeteria Summary: Information about the University Cafeteria, including its operating hours and services available to students during the holiday season. Category: features/profiles Subjects: campus facilities; dining services; student life Confidence: 0.8 Title: Final Acknowledgements Will Be Made in Kansas After the Holidays Summary: Editorial note about final acknowledgements from the University of Kansas being delayed until after the holiday season. Category: editorial Subjects: university administration; acknowledgements; holiday schedule Confidence: 0.85 Title: Copy Is Being Prepared for Next Year's Catalog Summary: Editorial about the preparation of next year's University of Kansas catalog, with information about the catalog committee and submission deadlines. Category: editorial Subjects: university catalog; academic planning; administration Named Entities: Patterson, Dean D. L. [faculty]; Mitchell, Prof. U. G. [faculty] Confidence: 0.8 Title: The Red Cross Is Efficient Summary: Editorial praising the efficiency of the American Red Cross in its humanitarian efforts and emergency response work. Category: editorial Subjects: Red Cross; organizational efficiency; humanitarian work Confidence: 0.85 Title: The Red Cross Means Mercy Summary: Editorial emphasizing the merciful nature of the American Red Cross and its commitment to providing aid to those in need. Category: editorial Subjects: Red Cross; humanitarian aid; mercy Confidence: 0.8 Title: Fraser Blanks Still Out Summary: Informational notice about vacant faculty positions in the Fraser department at the University of Kansas. Category: informational content Subjects: university administration; faculty positions; hiring Named Entities: Fraser, [faculty position] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Kansan Board Changes Summary: Announcement of changes to the editorial board of The University Daily Kansan, including new editors and their roles. Category: informational content Subjects: student newspaper; editorial board; campus media Named Entities: Gottlieb, Ferdinand [editor]; Hangan, Luther [editor]; Wyatt, Jessie [editor]; Samson, Mary [editor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: War History Courses Offered Summary: Information about war history courses being offered at the University of Kansas, including courses on the Great War and national defense. Category: informational content Subjects: academic courses; war history; military studies Named Entities: Hodder, Prof. H. [faculty]; Pease, Prof. F. [faculty]; Willard, Jesse [faculty] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Navy Men to Have Smoker Summary: Announcement of a smoker event for Navy men, hosted by Alpha Xi Delta, with details about the event location and time. Category: informational content Subjects: military personnel; student activities; social events Named Entities: Alpha Xi Delta [student organization] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Alpha Xi Delta Dinner Summary: Information about an upcoming dinner event hosted by Alpha Xi Delta, including details about the menu and decorations. Category: informational content Subjects: student organizations; social events; campus life Named Entities: Alpha Xi Delta [student organization] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Latest Reports From the Rumor Bureau Summary: Column featuring the latest campus rumors and news from the Rumor Bureau, including updates on university operations and student activities. Category: informational content Subjects: campus rumors; student life; university news Confidence: 0.8 Title: Answer the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call for Universal Membership Summary: Call to action for universal membership in the American Red Cross Christmas roll call, encouraging community participation in the holiday fundraising campaign. Category: informational content Subjects: Red Cross; membership drive; holiday campaign Confidence: 0.85 Title: Chemistry as Applied to Flour Milling and Future of Technical Work in This Section Will Be Topic for General Discussion Summary: Information about an upcoming discussion on the application of chemistry to flour milling and the future of technical work in the chemistry department, featuring Dr. F.B. Danes and Prof. O. Foster Patterson. Category: informational content Subjects: chemistry applications; technical education; academic discussions Named Entities: Danes, Dr. F. B. [faculty]; Patterson, Prof. O. Foster [faculty] Confidence: 0.8 Title: May Be Out This Week Summary: Informational notice that pay checks for naval reservists may be distributed this week, with details about the payment process. Category: informational content Subjects: military pay; military personnel; naval reserves Named Entities: Naval Reservists Confidence: 0.85 Title: Sailors Can Have Government Sell Their Liberty Bonds Summary: Information about government programs allowing sailors to sell their Liberty Bonds, with details about the process and benefits. Category: informational content Subjects: Liberty Bonds; military personnel; government programs Named Entities: Liberty Bonds Confidence: 0.8 Title: Pessimism Abounds Concerning Pay Summary: Information about concerns regarding military pay, with details about the Liberty Loan Committee and payment processing. Category: informational content Subjects: military pay; military personnel; financial concerns Named Entities: Liberty Loan Committee Confidence: 0.85 Title: Some Fair One in the Jayhawker Beauty Contest Has Been Gained Some Votes by a Pair of Dice, However, Didn't Do So by Gam... Summary: Humorous note about a beauty contest where a contestant gained votes through a dice trade rather than gambling, as reported in the Jayhawker student publication. Category: informational content Subjects: student activities; beauty contest; campus events Named Entities: Jayhawker [student publication] Confidence: 0.8 Title: An S. A. T. C. Man Who Alotted Half His Pay and Has Taken Out Insurance and Other Things, Has Figured Up and Concluded T... Summary: Informational calculation showing that a Student Army Training Corps member will owe the government three dollars after accounting for pay allotments and insurance deductions. Category: informational content Subjects: military finance; military personnel; pay calculations Named Entities: S.A.T.C. [Student Army Training Corps] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Provisions for War Risk Insurance May Be Carried for Five Years More, the Owners of the Company Are Considering the Matt... Summary: Information about provisions for war risk insurance, including potential extensions and policy conversions after a five-year period. Category: informational content Subjects: war risk insurance; military benefits; insurance policies Named Entities: War Risk Insurance Confidence: 0.85 Title: To Keep Out the Influenza Epidemic From Breaking Out Again When Students Return to the University After the Christmas Ho... Summary: Health advisory from University Hospital staff member Miss Mary Haight recommending rest during Christmas vacation to prevent influenza outbreaks when students return to campus. Category: informational content Subjects: health; influenza prevention; holiday safety Named Entities: Haight, Miss Mary [university hospital staff] Confidence: 0.85 Title: The Past Five Weeks Have Been Strenuous Ones, Said Miss Haight, "And Every One Should Take Christmas Week Off for a Good... Summary: Health advice from University Hospital staff member Miss Mary Haight on preventing influenza during the holiday season, including recommendations on diet, crowd avoidance, and appropriate clothing. Category: informational content Subjects: health; influenza prevention; holiday safety Named Entities: Haight, Miss Mary [university hospital staff] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Officers Report Themselves More Eager to Get Out of the Army Than the Men. Summary: Observation that officers in the Student Army Training Corps report being more eager to leave the army than the enlisted men. Category: informational content Subjects: military morale; military personnel; officer attitudes Named Entities: S.A.T.C. [Student Army Training Corps] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Discharge Papers Lost in Wreck on Way From Chicago Summary: Information about discharge papers for Student Army Training Corps members being lost in a wreck while en route from Chicago. Category: informational content Subjects: military discharge; military paperwork; logistical issues Named Entities: S.A.T.C. [Student Army Training Corps] Confidence: 0.85 Title: All Physical Examinations Must Be Taken Again Before S. A. T. C. Men Are Discharged Summary: Requirement that all physical examinations must be retaken before Student Army Training Corps members can be discharged from service. Category: informational content Subjects: military discharge; health examinations; military requirements Named Entities: S.A.T.C. [Student Army Training Corps] Confidence: 0.85 Title: No Christmas Boxes May Be Sent to Parents Summary: Military regulation prohibiting Christmas boxes from being sent to parents of Student Army Training Corps members. Category: informational content Subjects: holiday packages; military regulations; S.A.T.C. rules Named Entities: S.A.T.C. [Student Army Training Corps] Confidence: 0.85 Title: All Cases of Plain, Ordinary Colds Will Be Sent to the Base Hospital at Funston Summary: Medical protocol stating that all cases of plain, ordinary colds will be sent to the base hospital at Funston for treatment. Category: informational content Subjects: health; military medical care; cold treatment Named Entities: Funston [military base] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Wear Clothing That Is Suitable to the Weather Summary: Health advisory recommending appropriate clothing for weather conditions to prevent illness during the holiday season. Category: informational content Subjects: health; cold prevention; holiday safety Confidence: 0.85 Title: Professor T. T. Smith Will Return to the University of Kansas Next Quarter Summary: Information about Professor T.T. Smith returning to the University of Kansas for the next academic quarter after serving in Washington D.C. Category: informational content Subjects: faculty travel; academic schedule; university administration Named Entities: Smith, Prof. T. T. [faculty] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Professor Arthur McMurray Announces That the Second Number of the Popular Play Series Will Probably Be Given the Second... Summary: Announcement by Professor Arthur McMurray about the scheduling of the second number in the popular play series for the second week of next quarter. Category: informational content Subjects: theater; campus events; performance arts Named Entities: McMurray, Prof. Arthur [faculty] Confidence: 0.85 Title: The University Cafeteria Will Not Be Open Friday, December 20. It Will Reopen After Christmas Vacation Summary: Notice about the University Cafeteria being closed on Friday, December 20, and reopening after Christmas vacation. Category: informational content Subjects: campus facilities; dining services; holiday schedule Confidence: 0.9 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Subjects: commercial ads; display advertising; promotional content Confidence: 0.9 Title: [classifieds] Summary: Aggregate entry for all classified advertisements on the page, including job postings, housing listings, and personal announcements. Category: classifieds Subjects: small ads; personal notices; commercial listings Confidence: 0.9 Title: [comic strips] Summary: Aggregate entry for all comic strips appearing on the page, including serialized entertainment comics with recurring characters. Category: comic strips Subjects: serialized comics; entertainment; humor Confidence: 0.9 Title: [puzzles/games] Summary: Aggregate entry for all puzzles and games on the page, including crosswords, word games, and other recreational content. Category: puzzles/games Subjects: crosswords; word games; puzzles 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.