Romance of the Osages and Oil
Elmo Scott Watson outlines the Osage Nation from early homeland and warlike past to later wealth from oil nearly wiping out the tragedy of the Osage murders. He notes treaties from 1808 to 1865, the Oklahoma reservation, then huge oil wealth after 1912, and the ensuing murders and scams as outsiders target Osage riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
Alexander Pope
Oklahoma
Ohio River
Father Marquette
Kansas
Missouri
Iberville
Arkansas River
Detroit
du Tisne
Osage
Great River
Lewis and Clark
Big Track
Osage River
Vermilion River
Arkansas
Fort Clark
Kansas City
St. Louis
Fort Gibson
Danville
Kan
Southwest
Santa Fe
John Mix Stanley
United States
Hle
Congress
Saat Telintahte
Beliefs, Humor, and Opinions Echo in Town Text
A string of wry observations on belief bias criticism demagoguery and daily life. The writer mocks self reliance political stances and media editorialism while poking fun at social norms and customer behavior.
Tip Stealing and Employer Ethics Questioned
A fragment argues against tips as a sole living source and condemns employers who expect tips to boost earnings, labeling such practices un-American and unethical. The text critiques tip reliance for workers and managers alike.
Editorial Skits and Times Talk at Hastings Meeting
The passage recounts a Hastings editorial convention where Ase Wood Hank Leggett and Art Brown sparred over looks and integrity. It notes a view that real business demands honesty and service and ends with Art and Hank aligning with others after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Ase Wood
Hank Leggett
Art Brown
Art
Hank
Businessman Criticizes Local Paper for Boosting Home Enterprises
A businessman voices dissatisfaction with local coverage of home enterprises and drafts his complaint on a paper donated by an axle grease manufacturer, highlighting friction between commerce and press advocacy.
Bee Value Versus Gold Quip Sparks Pocket Pain Talk
A humorous remark contrasts bee value with gold saying carrying gold in a pocket is less painful than carrying a bee. The quip highlights surprising comparisons between wealth and natural life.
Humble Thoughts or Hidden Confidence Revealed
A fragment reflects on self view and humility versus belief in superior intellect. The speaker notes a quiet confidence, suggesting calm self assurance amid self deprecation.
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Joly Poe
Post Office Department
George Hades Cage
Fin
Ruby Brandon
Srey Peat Preck
Kate Claxton
Johnston McCulley
Frederick Adal
Selma Lagerhof
Midwest Screen Bureau
Tanlac
Dr. Scholl
Droguiet
Schull Mig. Co
Zinopads
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