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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1914
Page
6
A Star writer asserts independence from external guidance in funding and running the newspaper. He denounces hypocrisy, urges friends to support the paper and refrain from criticism, and calls for action as the new year begins, while criticizing others for exploiting others’ work.
Mrs. Smith and Mr. Smith intend a clever hoax by gifting a borrowed book to the Snivelys but a messenger boy and a pursuing crowd complicate the plan. Police intercede as Mr. Smith, realizing the mix up, confronts Mr. Snively about the misdirected package.
A tense exchange unfolds as Mr. Smith tries to stop a boy from taking a package. The policeman suspects deception, while Solvely insists the package is destined for the right person and plans to take it home.
A Salvation Army officer, described in a red sweater, recounts General Booth's temperance stories. One tale follows a boy who asks for beer at a saloon, claiming it is for his teetotaler father and that his mother must stay unaware.
The note asks for help with a postponed or delayed college payment matter. It mentions a lien and seeks assistance to obtain a price or amount due. It appears as a fragmented request from a person named Hardupp related to a tardy payment or collection action.
Mr and Mrs J J Byrd return home after a three month visit at Labor Oklahoma. L J Cover a grandson of this city was called to Little Rock Arkansas last Sunday night due to the illness of his brother Bloyd Gaver in that city.
Employment notice inviting agents to represent The Tulsa Star race paper across the United States. Promises good salary and asks applicants to write to The Tulsa Star at 115 North Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
A rambling dialect note recalls a child’s vivid memory of Sandy Claus climbing the stovepipe and bringing a red drum along with a stash of toys as the speaker imagines Santa’s careful hands and gifts.
Seventeenth century Puritans rejected Christmas as a Celtic Yule remnant and barred its celebration. The 1644 act forced observance in solemn repentance, while some secretly cooked turkey and plum pudding, facing searches and clashes as authorities pursued festive foods.
A fragment discusses whether asking a girl before kissing offloads responsibility and frames a kiss as an end justifying any means. The note contrasts viewpoints on consent and social behavior with a flippant reference to a bad deal and a smiling gesture.
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