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AIDS FARMERS.
Entomological Department Developes Alfalfa.
The entomological department especially attracted the attention of some of the legislators because of the educative work begun by it more than ten years since by which the alfalfa growers were taught how to largely increase the productivity of their fields. The problem was how to destroy the eggs of the grasshoppers which were almost destroying the alfalfa, and yet maintain the life of the plant. As it was known that the long tap-root of the alfalfa plant could be chopped and split at the top without killing the plant, the farmers were urged to disturb the soil of their alfalfa fields with the disc harrow. Many were influenced to do this with favorable results. Not only were the grasshopper eggs destroyed but the cultivation itself very materially increased the yield of the alfalfa.
In these experiments Professor Hunter and advanced students in his department operated in the field of the farmer and entered into active cooperation with him. This is only one example of the working of the plan inaugurated many years since by the University by which the entomological department has definitely contributed its information for the benefit of the farmer and worked with him on the problems which confronted them. This plan has come to be recognized as one of the most successful ways of introducing such work to the farmers.
Studying Road Conditions.
W. E. Emmett, a civil engineer student of Lawrence, is conducting a careful investigation of road conditions in Douglas county in preparation for a senior thesis. He travels over all the county to secure the knowledge necessary for making a complete topographical map. In each township Mr. Emmett ascertains not only the present appearance of the roads but the amount of money being used in maintenance. He compares the results in different parts of the county and thus learns how and to what extent one township is superior to another. He will secure information useful not only to Douglas county, but suggestive to other counties which may join in the state-wide zeal for improved roads.
Moral Victories.
The University Missouriian in a recent number takes the following gentle whack at Dr. Hetherington, the Tiger purist in matters athletic: "Not only has the doctor won fame as an athletic expert but he has advanced athletics at the University to such a height that a moral victory is now the crowning glory sought after by his superb athletes."
--of Kansas.
John Bradley, of Wellington has entered the Law school for the second term.
BASEBALL OUTLOOK IS ENCOURAGING
With the opening of the second term the baseball squad is getting down to hard work again. With quiz week gone by, those fortunate enough to pass the ordeal without losing their eligibility will work out daily from now until warm weather in Robinson gymnasium. With the first breaking of spring, Coach Ebright will lead his pupils out to the golf links to harden them up for the opening of the season.
"Dick" Kaufman, former pitcher and coach of the 'Varsity, will be back in a couple of weeks to help instruct the men. "Dick" is signed up for Louisville this year and he is anxious to get in condition for the league race early, so he will train on the Jayhawkers' ball lot and at the same time teach the swatters some of the inside tricks of big league baseball.
Coach Ebright, when asked what he thought of the chances of Kansas in the national game said: "It is my belief that the material on hand insures Kansas the best team that has represented her for some time. There is plenty of timber for nearly every place on the diamond and if the men remain eligible I can't see who will have it over us."
Captain Carlson said, "While of course an ever victorious team in baseball is practically impossible I feel sure that we will win a third championship for Kansas. Six old men will probably be eligible for their places and from thirty new candidates of experience we will be able to complete a great team."
"No Snobs Here," said Ziefle.
A "concentrated snob" according to Professor Adolph Ziefl in his Y. M. C. A. talk Thursday evening is one who looks down upon a student who is working his way through school. From his experience and observation Prof. Ziefl was sure that the task took grit and perseverance but the result was worth the effort. He paid tribute to the democratic spirit and absence of snobbishness in the University of Kansas. He closed by listing methods which he had seen used by boys working their way through college.
The freshmen basket ball team defeated the sophomores at the skating rink Thursday night by the score of 59 to 8. The sophomores who were not used to playing together, were completely outclassed. Van der Vries with nine and Larson with seven goals, starred for the freshmen. The line up was, freshmen: Van der Vries and Watson, forwards, Larson and Stuckey, guards, Mallice center. Sophomores: Young and McCune, forwards, Hinkson and Nesbit, guards, Johnson, center.
Freshmen Defeated Sophomores.
--of Kansas.
Ray Tripp is visiting in Herington.
IT WAS A GALA DAY
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The wives, daughters and mayhap the sweethearts of the legislators had seats in the front balcony. The G. A. R. was given places in the front of the hall and as the veterans, grey headed and bent, entered the hall, the vast assemblage arose and a silence, more impressive than acclamation, prevailed.
Col. J. K. Rankin, local commander of the grand army, took charge of the services. Chancellor Strong was the first speaker of the day and in a short, forceful address he explained the growth of nationality in the world and showed how Abraham Lincoln, more than any other man stood for a national unity. The chancellor closed by reading the Gettysburg address.
The main speech of the day was delivered by Regent Willis Gleed, '79, of Topeka. Mr. Gleed gave his classic oration on Abraham Lincoln. In preparation for this work the speaker read all that Lincoln ever wrote and studied a great part of the contemporary criticisms of Lincoln's life. Mr. Gleed has a wonderful grasp of the character of the martyred president and understands completely the salient features of his wonderful career.
The memorial exercises finished, the visitors were conducted to the dining hall below. There sixteen large tables seated the 400 diners. One hundred University girls served at the tables. Toasts were given during the banquet and Speaker Dolley and Lieutenant-Governor Fitzgerald were among the speakers. These gentlemen, presiding officers of the house and senate respectively, promised to do what they could toward getting a large appropriation.
During the afternoon the visitors were conducted over the campus and into the various buildings by members of the faculty and the student body. The engineers worked in the shops all afternoon and the art exhibit was thrown open to the guests. Green Hall was turned into a rest room for gentlemen and the women refreshed themselves in Spooner library, where tea was served all afternoon.
The carriages took the Topeka crowd to the depot before six o'clock and the special pulled them back to Topeka.
Rare Specimen to Museum.
A very rare specimen has been received at the museum. It is an armadillo, caught by a farmer near Osage City. The animal is a hybrid, a cross between a mud turtle and a possum. The animal has no teeth. Its body is covered by a hard carapace. When in danger, the armadillo rolls up in a ball, and thus protects himself. The animal is being mounted in the museum.
AMUSEMENTS.
THIS WEEK
AURORA THEATRE
Students' Favorite
Double Vaudeville Bill,
Ernest Walburn, "the Messenger Boy," and
Richard Hultz, Comedian,
Not a liar—a story teller
THE NICKEL 708 Mass. St.
PICTURES:
An Excellent Program.
A Bachelor's Supper—A Ragged Hero—Love Germs—Which Was the Happiest Day of Your Life.
See CURNEY
THE
Educated Dog
AT THE
LYRIC
Thursday, Friday and Saturday
50 unique and comic acts.
VALENTINES
AND
Valentine Post Cards
AT
BOUGHTON'S
1025 Mass. St.
The Peerless will be open always.
Buntes and chocolates at Vic's.
Every picture perfect and upto-date.—Squires.
Hot and cold sandwiches at Vic's.
Try the walnut taffy at Wiedemann's.
MOFFETT, PHOTOGRAPHER, in 800 block, where satisfaction is guaranteed and work finished when promised.
Bananas and cream at Vic's. Try our salted almonds.— Wiedemann.
Brown still sticks to it that the Hand-Made Cigar sold at McColloch's Drug Store is the best yet for a nickel.
Buy a commutation ticket at the Peerless.
Fresh marshmallows 20 cents per pound at Wiedemann's.
The new Cold Cream is Palmer's. It's delightfully perfumed with Garland of Violets and is on sale at McColloch's Drug Store.
If you want the best of everything go to Vic's.
The Peerless is now in its new location at 1009 Mass. St. Don't forget the number.
A suitable valentine for either lady or gentleman—a box of Wiedemann's fine chocolates. Leave the order and we will see to the delivery.
Lost—Yesterday during the memorial services, a lady's watch. Finder return to office of the University.