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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1920
Page
2
A chaotic Muskogee at home victory over Tulsa in a tense game cited late fouls and disputed calls. The Muskogee team surged with a 10 point run, then endured a last minute controversy over a go-ahead shot and overtime tie.
Fragmented text notes state actions involving the Deaf School for Negroes in Tulsa and a visit by Prof. Johnson en route to Oklahoma City. Mention of costly property, a state tastitar, and prospects for the cropping season hints at broader improvements and investigations tied to wartime or agricultural concerns.
A reader letter praises Tulsa for pecan gathering and community spirit, claiming generous supply to residents over the past three weeks. The writer argues against judging a town by its worst actions and urges readers to see Tulsa’s merits despite color bias.
People's Exchange proclaims belief in constitutional protections for citizens and the right to honest work and fair pay. It denounces dictating others actions and invites patrons to shop with equal treatment, promising honest goods and special bargains at the Exchange.
Tulsa report recalls General John J. Pershing’s February visit with local pride as Mr. H. G. B. Taylor presents a carved wood relief portrait of the General at Convention Hall. Taylor, a noted Tulsa wood carver, is highlighted for crafting the tribute during the reception.
Mrs do Mo Buc ler advertises plain and neat sewing at 405 Wort Bryant St Lyon. Offers sewing for lilies and children work guaranteed and well experienced. Also ready made garments for sale.
Suits made to measure priced at 45.00 and pants at 12.50 offered by The Satisfactory Tailoring Company located in Tulsa Oklahoma. Phone usage code S771 appears in the listing.
Local notices report Reverend J J Pershing’s courtesy card and praise for wood carving from Mr HL Taylor in Tulsa. Evangelist from South Florida invites Tulsa churches to services at Progressive Baptist Church with sermons planned by Revs Whittaker Bryant Yucker Abernathy Whitington and Johnson. A late Sunday street corner incident at Archer and Cincinnati involved two black women and a white car conductor named Lam. gun threats occurred at Thompson Drug Store before they dispersed.
A local merchant invites shoppers to visit and be surprised by exceptionally low prices on clothing, shoes, hats, and gents furnishings. The notice emphasizes bargains and urges immediate store entry.
Me. Taylor produced a bas relief portrait of General Pershing from a two inch plank, painted to match skin tone and military uniform details, and presented the piece to the General in Memphis after Tulsa crowds cheered. The event highlighted Taylor as a skilled carver and the note from Pershing accompanied the gift. Attorney W.H. Spears had notable court appearances last week. Brown's Cafe owner Brown spent part of the week in Muskogee on business. The Satisfactory Tailors expanded their line at reasonable prices drawing spring shoppers. I. Lewis, Velva Grocery’s head clerk, announced strong spring trade and stocked fresh groceries. Mrs. M. C. Walker traveled to Virgil Oklahoma to visit her sister.
Fragmentary OCR shows McMinn Jewelry and The Square Deal Store near The Hotel Tulsa across from the area. A diamond sighting is mentioned with a surprised remark, amid noisy Thursday records and outdoor chases referenced with blixaird occurrences.
Tulsa citizens oppose using the East Archer street hall for dancing near an undertaker. A speaker asks Christian residents to urge youths to relocate dances to spare grieving families and the deceased.
Mrs. ams, a popular teacher lipper Key Davis, was in the city Saturday and Sunday visiting her mother Mrs. Johns OG i Easton.
Dr AL Ry Lewis, Oklahoma Health Commissioner, tours Tulsa promoting modern disease prevention methods. He urges public education to cut doctor and undertaker costs and cites his prohibition on using public glasses and towels in colored hotels and restaurants. The piece notes community reaction and a local chicken theft tale at Henry's pool hall.
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