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Page 0427_1 from reel: L 646 (1904-09-17 to 1909-05-29)
https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/2137

Title: Engineering Contract Let
Summary: University regents awarded engineering building contract to Manhattan Construction Co. for $84,000, including plumbing, heating, and electrical work. New building will be 186 feet long and 63-92 feet wide.
Category: campus news
Subjects: university construction; engineering; campus development
Named Entities: Manhattan Construction Co.; Professor Bushong
Confidence: 0.85

Title: Cottonwood Tree Is Gas Plant
Summary: Professor Bushong discovered cottonwood trees produce high-grade natural gas when tubes are driven into the tree and gas is ignited, burning with a bluish flame richer in hydrogen than ordinary natural gas.
Category: campus news
Subjects: scientific research; chemistry; alternative energy
Named Entities: Professor Bushong
Confidence: 0.8

Title: K. U. Pie at the Oread Cafe
Category: campus news
Subjects: student life; campus dining; social events
Confidence: 0.7

Title: Arthur J. Carruth Editor of Washburn Review
Summary: Arthur J. Carruth, nephew of Professor Carruth, is serving as editor of the Washburn Review this year.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student publications; journalism; student leadership
Named Entities: Arthur J. Carruth; Professor Carruth
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Sigma Xi Meeting at Professor Hoard's Home
Summary: Sigma Xi will hold a meeting at the home of Professor Hoard on Thursday evening, September 26.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student organizations; academic societies; campus events
Named Entities: Professor Hoard
Confidence: 0.8

Title: J. B. Rieman Returns to School
Summary: J. B. Rieman, who has been doing construction work in Arkansas for one year, has returned to school.
Category: campus news
Subjects: student life; academic progress
Named Entities: J. B. Rieman
Confidence: 0.75

Title: Professor Barber and Dr. Crumbine Take River Water Samples
Summary: Professor Barber and Dr. Crumbine of the state board of health collected river water samples for analysis while traveling from Topeka by boat.
Category: campus news
Subjects: public health; water quality; scientific research
Named Entities: Professor Barber; Dr. Crumbine
Confidence: 0.8

Title: Photo: Gustafson the College Jeweler, 911 Mass. St.
Category: photos/graphics
Subjects: campus businesses; retail; student services
Confidence: 0.75

Title: [advertisements]
Advertisers include: Union Pacific; J. House & Son; Innes, Bullene & Hackman; Squires Studio; Dr. Reding, Ocusist; Gustafson The College Jeweler
Category: advertisements
Confidence: 0.9

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