Tulsa Mothers Lead Fight to Alter School Laundry Policy
Tulsa mothers protested the compulsory laundering of clothing for girls at the colored high school. Superintendent Oberholtzer agreed to end the outside laundry with the PTA forming to support in school washing and factory avoidant. The meeting, led by J H Goodwin, resulted in an organized PTA with officers and plans to meet at the high school.
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Dementie Velende
Star
Woods
Oberholmer
J. H. Goodwin
Oberholtzer
Woek
The
Colored Witch School
Kirk
Wehool
Oberhaltzer
Oklahoma Negro Women's Clubs Leader Urges Action
Mitt Horton, president of the Oklahoma State Federation Negro Women's Clubs, writes from Dnubel Oklahoma urging school leaders to oppose race prejudice and supporting protests against discriminatory practices. She calls on colored citizens to back a campaign to end unjust policies and offers "womanhood strength" for the effort.
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Dnubel
Okla
Ntor Tula Star
Tulea
State Federation of Negro Women
Chaba
Tom
Mia
Judith C. Horton
Oklahoma State Federation Negro Women's Clubs
Local Negro taxpayers protest school laundry policy
In a citizen protest dated April 18, 1918, black taxpayers admonish the city school superintendent over outside laundry work done by Negro high school girls for cheaper pay than by regular washerwomen. They claim funds go to the school board and ask elimination of the practice and provision of proper drinking water and appropriate lab work opportunities for their children.
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Ky Oberholttzer
OkIn
Lear
Wacheewomen
Woode
Health Week Prayer Campaign Set For April 21st
A movement led by the Nile Negro Health Week organizers plans a Day of Prayers for better health on April 21st with a health talk by a physician and community health activities. The effort aims to mobilize Colored churches and communities for a broader health awareness campaign lasting beyond one week.
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Tarketer Institute
Aleta
Bationel Negro
Bondy
Nile
Addtosal Ag
Rimiett
Scott
Tale
Alabama
Alle Wo Cher
National Paint-lp
Bt. Lewis, Missomtt
Nichols Hardware Company Hires Colarig C1108
Fragment from a city report notes Nichols Hardware Company employing Colarig C1108 and mentions the Nichole Martware Store serving the Colored community in Tulas. The piece highlights perceived discrimination as workers request promotion and recognition, citing Cherry and others in the local Scott-fallurcea department.
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Nichole Martware
Tulas
Wai
Cherry
Weld
Bow
Tle
Scott-falliurcea Departmentatore
Remember Your Duty and Buy War Savings Stamps
A wartime exhortation urges citizens to support the war effort by buying War Savings Stamps and Thrift Stamps to fund the army and navy. It emphasizes civilian sacrifice as essential and explains stamps redeemable at face value in gold.
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Germany
United States
Reeve
Omnious Tulans Active in Liberty Loan Drive
A public notice describes robust participation in the Liberty Loan drive with teams and leaders listed. It notes community effort, city involvement, and an organized event with multiple teams and organizers driving fund collection.
County Officials Appoint New County Attorney and Judge
The county commissioners designated Hon. Woo Wil lame as county attorney and Hon. 2. Le Brauddven as county judge to develop his path for public service. The appointees, described as trusted by the public, include Retired Representative Midge Willemes who previously served Tutka County and recently held roles in governance.
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Woo Willame
le Brauddven
Coumey
Pirtiater
Judee Standawen
Avie Willan
Midge Willeme
Tutka County
Yokre
Canney Ataris Het
Goon Reaves
Comupee Part Consistory Hopes for Fraternal Tuk City Future
The group predicts a real fraternal future for Tuk city and nearby areas through their institution's planned work. W Webber notes December 1987 fan involvement and a tour buildup as part of the rite's modernization.
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Jf Sothern
W. Webber Oi
Colered Metropolis Responds 10 Gall
Fragmented OCR text mentions wartime efforts, government communications, and Liberty loans. It references ANH service, cautions on obstructions, and figures like Holden and Lane. Specifics are unclear due to garbled lines but indicates a local wartime record on mobilization and materials.
Lincoln Hote Phage o FC in Maal Felnfield Barracks
200 soldiers of the 25th and officers viewed a week of entertainment showing photoplays “The Realtartion,” “Troopers Troop K,” and “The Law of Nature.” Capt. J. Malina arranged shipboard films from Hamha Nolte for the Cavalry unit’s viewing.
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Felnfield
J. Malina
Hamha
Acton
Notice to Teachers on Quarterly Examination Schedule
Incomplete OCR indicates a notice to teachers about a quarterly examination for county students. Examiners or the county superintendent will hold the exam in the office, with dates likely in April and a start time noted, though text is garbled.
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Thunelay
Uridar
Teo Wom Minnatte Wedoes
Fragmentary OCR Note on Student Movements and Diplomas
Fragmentary text references students and army service with scattered names and actions. Mentions SH Krantwethin and diploma items, but details are unclear and names are fragmented across the OCR. No clear event, date, or location is readable to establish a full report.
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Atudente
Hai Gore
Tie SH Krantwethin
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Nichols Hardware Company
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American Musiter College
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