Wednesday, December 20.1911.
THE . UNIVERSITY KANSAN.
Page Nine
INDUSTRIAL CHEMICAL FELLOWSHIPS
By Robert Sellers
The first Fellowship in Industrial Chemical research was established here five years ago through the efforts of Doctor Robert Kennedy Duncan, who was then head of the department of Organic Chemistry. F.W. Faragher was paid five hundred dollars a year to investigate the "Chemistry of Laundering" for two years.
This enterprise met with success and at the close of its time, the salary was doubled and the time extended several months.
Of the fourteen fellowships established at the University since the first, eight have been completed.
The work that Professor Duncan has done in years past toward the co-relation of learning and commercial industries is being fully appreciated now. The student and producer are working together and entirely for their mutual benefit. After business men and the large producing firms had been shown how the student in his laboratory, in the midst of his books, and tutored by near sighted professors could aid them, they were ready to invest their money in the work at the University.
What are some of the concrete ways in which the student helps the producer? He discovers new and cheap materials that may be used in the manufacture of his product. Best of all he closes all channels of waste minimizing loss in that direction.
Professor Duncan meets the manufacturer for whom he wishes to establish a fellowship, not as a professor looking for a job, but as a man prepared to deliver a certain valuable commodity—the services of one of his students. He says that the
American manufacturer or producer will not be able to compete successfully with the foreigner simply on account of the factor of waste that enters into the work done by the American. This will have to be eliminated by the Chemical Research Fellow.
Only men who are well prepared for the work are made the beneficiaries of these Industrial Fellowships and then the recompense is such as will permit them to devote all their time to investigation. Ofen a bonus is offered upon the favorable outcome of the subject under investigation. The fellowships that are held at the present time are:
The relation between the optical properties of glass and its chemical constitution," by Dr. E. Ward Tillotson. It is based on the fact that nearly every kind of glass has a different refraction. If a certain refraction can be obtained, the glass can be used to great advantages in the making a special reflector for electric lights.
"An Investigation into the Extractive Principles of the Glands of Deep-sea Mammals" by E. R. Woidlein is the search for the medicinal properties which might be found in the ductless glands of whales.
“An Investigation into Adhesives, Bindets and Preservative for Woods and Metals” by Dr. L V. Redman, Frank P. Brock and Archie J. Weith. This fellowship is an extension of and an evolution out of the fellowship held last year by Dr. Redman for the purpose of determining the preservatives of wood.
"Imp improvements in the Dyeing of Vegetable Ivory and the Utilization of Vegetable Ivory Waste" by J. P. Trickey is a
search for a better process of coloring and shaping the substance found in the nut of a species of nut. When young, this nut contains a whitish, albuminous material which gradually hardens into a close grained substance resembling the finest ivory. It is now used for buttons, chessmen, billiard balls, etc.
"The Utilization of Petroleum" by F. W. Bushong and J. W. Humphrey. The principal feature in this is the manufacture of soap from the by-products of the refinery. A soap of good quality and high cleansing properties has already been discovered. The problem which remains is the elimination of the offensive odor which it contains.
"The Utulization of Gilsonite" by W. E. Vawter, seeks new properties and uses for a variety of asphalt. It is the most recent fellowship established here.
The field has broadened to such an extent that it was necessary to locate a number of fellowships at the University of Pittsburg, where there are now twenty-three. Several old K. U. men are at work there among whom are the following:
Dr. H. A. Kohman and Dr.
Charles Huffman are working on
"The Chemistry of Bread."
Walter Hobbs, "The Chemistry of Baking."
R. C. Shuicy, "The Manufacture of Glue."
Paul Parmalee, "The Utilizaion of Waste Grease."
Dr. J. F. MacKey, "Improvements in the Manufacture of Cement."
Doctor Duncan says that the range of activity of industrial chemistry is rapidly widening and it will not be long before new fellowships will be granted of vastly more importance than any now.
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1027 Mass. Both 228.
Send your cleaning work to the K. U. Pantatorium. Phone 1400.
Kansan Won Chicago Prize
Kansan Won Chicago Prize
A Kansas Aggie boy recently won a $400 prize in stock judging at the Chicago Dairy Show. The winner is working his way through school and now manages the college shop.
Received a shipment of Benedicte Allegretti Chocolates at Wiedemann's.
Leave your Xmas orders for ice cream at Soxman & Co., as they carry all the late designs in ice cream and ices. Notice the designs in the windows. Quick delivery to any part of the city. Call Bell 645. Home 358.
Large K. books, only $1.25 at Boyles, 725 Mass.
Always good, no matter how many other presents have been received, it takes a box of Lowney's chocolates to complete the list, at Wiedemann's.
K. U. view books at Boyles.
Side Lights of K. U. at Boyles,
725 Mass.
A WORD TO YOU
Owing to the late date school closes this year, it will be very inconvenient and in some cases almost impossible to defer your Christmas shopping until you get home. You can do just as well here in Lawrence, and some of you a great deal better, than at home, and it is worth something to you to pick out your presents at leisure, with a wide field to choose from, and avoid the wild scramble of the last day or two,
If you haven't got the money, send home and get it now. You are going to spend just so much anyway.
SOME SUGGESTIONS FOR HIM:
A box of Cigars,
Pipe,
Pipe Rack,
Cigar Jar,
Tobacco Jar
Humidor,
Ash Tray,
Smoker Set,
Match Box,
Razor.
Anife,
Pennant,
Picture Posters,
Smoking tobacco in jars
Cigar or Cigarette Case
Bill Books,
Purse,
Card Case,
Tobacco Pouch
FOR HER:
Jes. Candy
Pennant, Picture Posters, Douglas Candy, Hand Painted China.
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Xmas Candies
Every piece absolutely pure
Every piece absolutely pure
Cream Fudge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10c a lb
Peanut Brittle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15c a lb
Cream Mixture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15c a lb
Lipp's 100% Pure Chocolates 25c a lb
½lb Xmas box mixed Choc...15c Bx
1lb Xmas Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25c Bx
2lb Xmas Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50c Bx
3lb Xmas Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75c Bx
4lb Xmas Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.00 Bx
Silk Hose for Men
Five Pair of Pure Silk Hose in a Holly Box For
$1.00
THIS TOY STORE THE CENTER OF JOY
Extra special value. We secured a job lot of 125 dozen of high grade silk hose at a big concession.
The holiday spirit pervades the entire store. Staple merchandise has been relegated to the back-ground and our entire space is given up to the sale of articles suitable for gifts. Popular prices rule in each department. Never before have our plans been so well laid for giving good SERVICE to our partons. The Christmas store is calling you, extending the arms of its service to you, beckoning with overflowing stocks of beautiful, inexpensive holiday supplies. Let us be your host while you are doing your Christmas shopping.
Imported China
China novelties and tableware from England, Germany, Austria, Japan, and Holland are shown in large quantities on our china counter. You will be surprised at the big values we offer at 10, 15 and 25c.
Xmas Stickers,Tags Cards, Seals,
Xmas Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c pkg
Xmas Seals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c pkg
Xmas Tags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5c pkg
Holly Ribbon, a bolt of 5 yds. . . 10c
Tissue Papep, 18 large sheets. . . 5c
Holy Paper, 3 large sheets. . . 5c
Tinsel Cord. . . . . . . . . . . 10c a spool
Holly Boxes, all sizes. . . . . . . 5c each
Ever Welcome as Xmas Gifts.
Handkerchiefs
Ever Welcome as Xmas Gifts.
Handkerchiefs as gifts stand on the borderland between the sentimental and practical. They may be either or they may be both. Either way you figure them, they are sure of a welcome. Dainty novelties for HER. Suitable styles for HIM.
5 and 10c Each
Xmas Books
Our Most Popular Department
Almost every variety of books suitable for gifts is shown here.
Linen Books for Baby...5 and 10c
Toy Books, colored pictures.5 and 10c
Gift Books. ...10c
Cloth Bound Poetry. ...25c
Popular Fiction. ...25c
Boys Books, Alger. ...10 and 25c
Girls Books. ...25c