Mob rule and the law in Oklahoma
An article condemns a Chandler to Shawnee mob that sought to abduct a prisoner and lynch him after a swift trial. It praises the Shawnee Colored men who defended law and order, warns against mob violence, urges strict enforcement, and endorses a clean political campaign while urging racial pride and responsibility.
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Oklahoma
Chandler J
Shawnee
Chandler
McAlester
Oklahunyy
Moreason
Muskogee Observes National Song Week Events
Muskogee marks National Song Week with school and church programs. A public sing at Presmbod Theatre drew attendees from grade schools and churches, raising funds for school needs. Mrs J Clark promoted the observance and led theatre exercises. local residents and a visiting guest shared in the events.
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Muskogee
Star News Service
Maret
Natural Singh
Presmbod
Rade
CU Wight
J. €. Clark
Dervamuind
Exemptions in Tax Time Warnings and Advice
A wary view on income tax urges filing Form 1040A with care and timely payments. It warns penalties for late or false returns, notes that many income streams including interest and dividends are taxable, and stresses accurate, complete reporting to determine liability.
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Goesnes
Sand Springs Civic Club Organized by Colored Citizens
In Sand Springs on March 5 a civic club was formed by colored men and women to pursue civic improvements. The group aims to boost voter registration and participation, with speeches by several leaders and unanimous support. Officers elected include president Win Lowe secretary Mrs Wo Lowe treasurer Dr Lowe and registration chair Mrs PLS Carneal.
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Ident
Win
Lowe
Wo Lowe
Pls. Carneal
Sick List and Local Visits Highlight Nfield News
Local notes report several residents on the sick list including Mr W A Wright and Mrs John Saunders. Visitors from Wichita and Ashton stop by, while Mrs Jerry Miles dies after a long illness. Lawrence Foust shows improvement and others travel to Manhattan for college or visits.
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W. A. Wright
Oscar Brown
John Saunders
Ambrose Woodard
Jut- Jesen Price
Flossie Work
Ashton
W. H. FM
Andy Charles
Aaron Dickensin
Guy Achins
Oxford
Andy Cherles
Bert Brown
Robt
Arkansas City
Jerry Miles
Sixth Street
Lawrence Foust
Starrett Werk
Manhattan
Agricuture College
Aurthur Palmer
Negro composer song hits publisher acceptance in Boston recital
Boston music scene accepts J Gerald Tyler songs for children based on Mother Goose rhymes. The work, including Ships That Piss in the Night, was praised after Roland Hayes performed at a recital in March. Tyler, director of Sumner High School in St. Louis, sees his music picked up by an eastern publisher.
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Star News Service
Boston
Mass
Dunbar
J. Gerald Tyler
Sumner High School
St. Louis
Roland Hayes
Tyler
Bristow Oil Boom Notes New Yards and Shops
Bristow Oklahoma reports a brisk oil field boom with three lumber yards a railroad shop and supply house new activity. Building both business and residences continues while reports say several residents have fallen to the Spanish flu and Ada Williams dies. G W Harrison of Aviston assists and receives payment via the Improved Industrial Order of Wikemen.
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Star News Service
Bristow
Okla
Mies
Ada Williams
Luties’ Department
Improved Industrial Order of
Harrison
School for Janitors Organized at St. Louis
Training in engineering and hiring for janitors has been established in StLouis high schools for both races. At Sumner High School for Colored youths instruction is given by E L Stamme, assistant engineer for the City School Board. The training is open to the public and to landlords seeking special instruction.
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Star News Service
ST. Louis
Sumner High School
E. L. Stamme
City School Board
Oklahoma’s Separate School Law Shortens Negro Term In May
Muskogee observers condemn Oklahoma Separate School law as it shortens the term for Negro students by a full month each year. The May vacation deprives over a thousand children of school training while white students attend nine months. Activists like Emmett Stewart and HW Walker pushed back similar cuts, but the policy persists amid protests from Black communities and advocates.
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Star News Service
Muskogeer
Muskogee
Oklahoma
Damocles
Excise Board
Emmett Stewart
T. Walker
Horoscope advertisement promises yearly reading and fortune
A 1920 era horoscope pitch urges readers to send 22.00 for a full annual forecast detailing business, travel, love, health, and risks. The item also notes local social updates including Mrs. Clark’s recovery, the Ladies Art Club gathering at Mrs. Hughes, and visits by Mrs. Lou Kyle to Taft, Oklahoma.
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P.O
F. D
Stark
P. O
Hot Springs
Ark
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Tulsa
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A Corporation
Bach
Arthur McHunt
AL Fiayd
James & Son
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Tres
Ream L1
Red Wing Hotel
Orlatioma
T. Larue the Jeweler
Greenwood Street
Dreamland Theatre
Mixs Delle Mieka
Texas
BJ. Chirk
Tuck
Tien
U.S
Sand Springs
Nfield
Kan
THE
Star Hair Grower
the Star Hair Grower
MFR
Greensboro, N. C
Aldren
R. J. Clark
Ladies Art Club
J. W. Hughes
N. Detroit
Lou Kyle
Taft, Okla
Kale
Red Wing
Spears
Greenwood
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