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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1921
Page
8
An editorial promotes religious awakening through Richard J Hut’s writings and his Bible study program at 825 East Easton. It argues against hellfire dogma and urges readers to pursue independent thought and learning about God’s plan of salvation without charge.
A historic Tulsa piece praises the Y Movement for encouraging colored youth, praising Gregg’s YMCA effort as uplifting many young people toward useful citizenship. It argues the Y’s influence surpasses churches and calls all residents to support omens and proper youth environments. It also critiques Jim Crow school law and urges equal treatment of district schools.
A pungent editorial denounces selfish ambition as ruinous to nations and lives. It condemns city spending on street improvements as misdirected, favoring the needs of a neglected section despite prior promises. A letter to the editor hints at widespread voter dissatisfaction with the Republican city act.
Community voices accuse the City Administration of forgetting preaction promises to the Colored section, warning that a day of reckoning approaches as expectations remain unmet.
Mr J William Clifford complains that no action motion pictures show the 15th Infantry and other Black units in France. He aims to release a reel highlighting their bravery, while other provided footage shows labor and support roles.
Historic case on oil field land ownership with claims against the government. The dispute centers on a casing title worth an estimate around 33 000. Joe Ralph Coupe won in two courts, overturning a government and Indigenous land transfer claim. The original allotment to a Tommy Atkins figure is cited as causing the land to revert to Indigenous ownership.
Miss Josie Blackmon of Fort Smith passed away January 9 1921. The obituary notes she was beloved by all who knew her and mentions the funeral.
Mrs. Willie Paterson demanded her child at the Howard School at 9 am on a Wednesday. The child, under Mrs. Franklin’s care, was taken in a car to the Union station and boarded a train to Oklahoma where Constable Williams captured her and brought her back to Fort Smith for trial. Clarence Johns of Tulsa is visiting Fort Smith relatives briefly.
The Atkins case advances to the highest court as the Wolfe States set a likely reach for government action. A recent order and filings indicate major questions about legality and state authority are before the court.
A Colored man attempting to rob a street car was shot and killed when conductor Linn fired after the gunman surged toward him. Police were nearby as two men pursued the suspect, who tried to strike again in the same car earlier, according to witnesses.
War veterans and the Alumni Association present a car to the college president in a ceremony at Menta Georgia. Dr Hope speaks about postwar support and campus ties as members recall years of service and association activity.
Promotes do it yourself cosmetics with items like face powder talcum powder cold cream complexion lotion ecreme salve shampoo hair oil and hair tonic. Claims profits of 100 to 300 percent and directs inquiries to L. L. Mfg. Co St. Louis Argus.
Miss Mary Amanda Hoard advertises hair straightening services for men and offers hard goods for sale. The brief notice notes available treatments and products.
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