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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
4
The paper lists a yearly price of $1.00 and invites readers to subscribe to support continued coverage of the race and ongoing work. It emphasizes reader support as essential to sustaining the publication.
A historical polemic argues that the American Negro has contributed to the republic and continent, felling forests and rebuilding cities, yet faced ingratitude. It recounts wartime roles, claims Confederates depended on enslaved labor, and condemns race prejudice while urging recognition of Black contributions.
In Winnemucca Nevada a settlement ends a $123000 claim over proceeds from the sale of 11 000 sheep. John G Taylor Jr alleged his father promised him one half of the bond sale earnings after reaching his majority. The sheep sold for 143000 with upkeep costs around 20000, leaving 123000 in dispute.
Mrs is on the sick list this week. Messrs Wm Emerson and It of Little Rock Arkansas are guests of the Midway novel this week.
Local items report visits by Mra Josie Davis and Wm Ragsdale, a child Mamie Virgie Moss dies at 3, prayers and revival meetings with Rev Whitaker, lessons offered by Hustina and J P Netherland, a Lincoln Park property for sale, and library need for Bibles and books plus calls for help.
The wife, sister and brothers of Mother McRuffin thank friends for kindness after the death of husband and brother Chas Nunley. Mea Reson of N Frankfort remains ill, Ed Neely of Fairview Addition is sick with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Wa Cherry were in Muskogee to file suit against the MK and T railroad for damages of 1,950. Katie Cherry is on the sick list.
The Tulsa Star invites applications for representatives nationwide. Advert asks for individuals to work without tying to leading race papers and provides address at 115 N. Greenwood, Tulsa Oklahoma.
Mr G W Harrison leaves The Tulsa Star to pursue insurance. Mr John Stradford is employed as City Circulator. City subscribers are notified to pay subscriptions to John Stradford in advance and take receipts for sale.
A notice offers a ten dollar reward for the return of stolen insurance papers from the home at 1R3 N. Greenwood along with a gala ring a valuable watch and thirty dollars. The finder will be paid upon return. the owner hopes the papers are recovered though money and jewelry may not be. M W Wood 123 N Greenwood
The Business will meet Monday ele to elect officers. All members are requested to be present.
Wesly Loupe aged 27 died at his home after a three week illness. He was born in Dordenelle Arkansas and leaves a wife and two small children. Funeral services were held at A. Mt church with Mr. Wm. Ragsdale of Muskogee assisting. His brother is E. A. Loupe of this city.
An 18th century anecdote recalls Charles Lamb on Hampstead Heath as Howe describes a moment of snuff abstinence. The tale notes their philosophical shift, the snuffbox discarded, and Lamb later searching the bush for snuff wax amid a humorous misadventure.
Real estate notice offers vacant lots in Fairview Addition Garland with contact at phone 4280 and address 114 North Greenwood. Details indicate affordable housing opportunities and local property listings.
Letter from Carrie Wesley Farris of Tulsa dated December 28 1914 thanks Exchange Insurance Association Muskogee for prompt sick claim payment after paying five premiums. She praises agents Moreland and Williams and plans to recommend the company.
A fragmented message requests help finding work and mentions a 90 WG Uke item. It references Beatie Mink and a helper scenario with a need for price or payment details. The text is garbled but implies seeking employment support and possible sale or loan of equipment.
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