Bryan resigns for peace census reveals key facts
The census bulletin reports 5.1 million Negroes aged 1 year and over, 68.7 percent gainfully employed, with 87.4 percent of men and 64.7 percent of women. Among Negro men 39 percent were farmers or farm laborers, and 25 percent in other trades. female roles include farm laborers 48.1 percent and laundresses 17.95. The bulletin notes rising home ownership, higher school attendance, and a shift in occupations. It also highlights the Negro musician Melvin’s national competition success and growing audience interest.
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Oenous
Atoria
Walters
Promoted: Officer Smither Becomes Plainclothes Officer
John J. Smitherman, a patrolman for over a year on the city police force, was promoted to plain clothes duty. He is regarded as capable by city officials and is the first Colored man to reach the plainclothes rank in Burne. Citizens generally hold him in good regard as he nears retirement in the city service.
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John J. Smitherman
Thin City
Vas
Smitherman Tia
Burne of
Nervicas
Captain Jackson Speech Sparks Racial Pride Debate
Capt Jackson delivers another address to local Masons and Bantern Kiar amid praises of his oratory. Carl Diton, noted Negro pianist, to perform at Mt Triumph on June first, touted as a top black performer skilled in both American and German training.
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T. D. Jackson
Jackson Tech
Carl Diton
Mt ‘Triumph
Diton Iu
Khem
Amear
Fon
Germany
Baseball and the public love for the game
A nostalgic column extols baseball as America’s national sport, praising its dramatic risks and the allure for men to display prowess and wit before crowds. It notes women enjoy the game too, often appreciating the players and the spectacle, while humorously warning that dating a ballpark can reveal the difference between pitchers and catchers.
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Stathi Uolane
Germans in the East Prussian Snows
Fragmentary note on health happiness and success quoted as a judge’s remark. The readable text mentions German actions in East Prussia and hints at a discussion or commentary about daily life and personal improvement amid harsh winter conditions. The source is garbled but preserves the setting and a sense of judgment.
Oklahoma City Frhy May 28 to Firly Juned events
Oklahoma City social and church notices describe May 28 events at Dougin High School under Mr Jack, musical programs under Madam Patterson, and a large charity collection. Several clubs and churches report meetings, entertainments, and fundraisers with community leaders and local families named. notes on rallies, baptisms, and school board actions accompany a long roster of local society happenings.
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Dougine High School
Jack
Canelelad
Beatty Rove
Spencer
Madam Paterson
Childre
Douston School
Federation of Women's Clubs
Eivery
Caruthary
Mes Edwards
Tabornmete
A MK
Oklahoma City
Mine Lanore
Wil
Imperial Band
Shrop
Ladies of Court
Calanthe
Clu
Cal
Etter
Masota
Oklahome City
Keyktone Lodge
Key Stone Lodge
Masonic Order
Thin
Muda Hatcher
Ew Porla
Lruner
Crane
Seminol County
Cruner
Celuhotin City
Wi Keno
Mre
Edward
W. F. Edwards
Oklahoms
Little Page
Ming
Okmul
Spetnefeld
Colorado
Hynderson
Wilturforce
Olle
Bovie Williame
Springfield
Gueeple
Katana Fey
Mpkin
Oklahoma City Wehool Board
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Rancementh
Sone
America
Smitherman
Capt. Jackson
Diton
Mcalester
East
General von Malow
Gnow
Preasnyar
Drow Wilson
Oklahoma City News
MB Progrand
3. B
Bo Oluty
Taternoel
Benton Club
Henry Winslet
Btar
Nekta
Okintonn
McAlewter
Edwards
Tklahoma City
Hirminitutn
Tuskegee
Hapitat
Corrie Walton Chandler
Ines
Calvary
Uutolad
Calvary Church
Lot Hey
MS J. Lewis
Westbrook
Jacobson
Pontinos
Vie Aiaptoen
Odd Pollows Lodge
Don Ab. Me
Businoen Tan
Avery Chappel A. M. H
Tucker
Winnient
Janieon
Western Kannay
Potate I
Hoffman
Meo Jacobson
Guthrie Wriday
Great Mantelan
Mr Dunder
Walnut St
William Jennings Bryan
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