The Turk in Tulsa and the Tulsa Massacre
Opinion piece condemns the Tulsa race massacre of 1921, comparing it to a Turkish atrocity and urging accountability. It argues that African Americans faced destruction of dwellings and lives while demanding damages and enforceable equal protection under the law for all citizens. It also references historical riots and calls for immediate, direct responsibility and reparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
United States
Congress
War's End Saddles Prices With Profiteers Still Active
In a reflective piece Walt Maso laments postwar highs as inflation persists. He notes profiteers skim savings, prices rose during war and terror, wages dwindle while essentials soar, and cheerful progress gives way to slow recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Race prejudice treason to humanity and call to federal action
The piece denounces racial prejudice as treason to humanity and argues it exposes failures of city police, National Guard, and state forces to maintain peace. It warns that if states neglect their duty, the federal government must assume the task, citing a hopeful, quoted line about the poor and meek.
Odds on Dempsey Carpentier and westward tramp migration
The piece notes boxing odds favoring Dempsey with Carpentier as hopeful, and mentions tramps moving to Kansas and Oklahoma wheat fields after harvest. A light rain drove crowds away from Saturday shopping, while Robert Quillen quips about vines and street glare. County supervisors face many road crews and opinions to hear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Oklahoma
Robert Quillen
The Hopeful Bottom Is The Dark Before The Dawn
The Newton Daily News urges patience as deflation in stocks bonds and prices nears an end. Experts say interest rates wages and prices will adjust soon, bringing forthcoming industry expansion and a need for national cooperation to climb out of the low point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Daily News
Massena Pond Tragedy Brings Drowning Toll to Thirty-Nine
In Massena Iowa 16 year old Burl Pierson drowned while swimming in a deep pond near the town outskirts. His body was recovered by 14 year old Handley Stanley. Pierson was the son of farmers John Pierson and his wife. This marks the thirty ninth drowning in the town since May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Pierson
Massena
Handley Stanley
John Pierson
Valuable Bead Collections of Borneo Natives
The choicest beads in the world are among Borneo natives treasured for generations. Old beads pass through families, with rich chiefs owning collections worth thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Equality of Races Debate at Muscatine Speech
Ex congressman George W. Murray spoke at Bethel A. M. E. church in Muscatine urging the destruction of dual or slavish personalities in descendants of masters and slaves. He argued for single, free personalities and equal treatment of black and white people across all relations and regions.
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Muscatine
George W. Murray
Bethel A. M. E
East Seventh Street
George Bragg
First Methodist Church
Mr. Murray
Free States
South
Fife
Corning Votes for Municipal Lighting
Corning residents approve a municipal electric light plant with a $60,000 bond issue by 560 to 48. Women voters organized and mobilized, aiding passage. Morris of Ohio once with the local electric light company may return to the same post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corning, In
Co. K. Morris
Ohio
Electric Light Company
Be It Enacted May Speed Up Development Says Globe Democrat
A clipped quote from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes in wary, humorous terms that progress has taken trillions of years and lawmakers might push it faster through legislation. The caustic line plays on government speed versus natural evolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
How to read the Bible sermon excerpt lesson
Washington pulpit excerpt discusses approaching the Bible as a unified book, its 34 authors, absence of contradictions, and the need to read it as a whole. It links biblical facts to loyalty to Jesus Christ, cites historical reminders, and ends with a call to observe Christ’s commandments and remember him.
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W. H. Hampton
The
Christian Church
Moses
John
Isle of
Patmos
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Commodore Perry
Japan
Madame Currie
Lincoln
Armstrong
Jesus
All Are Yours Says Paul To Christian Faith Readers
A religious notice quotes a sermon or letter attributed to Rev A R Oates pastor at Presbyterian Church. It references scripture 9:21 23 and emphasizes that all things are yours and ye are Christ's with a focus on Christian humility and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Oates
Presbyterian Church
Lettor
Christ
All are Yours And Life’s Vicissitudes Conquer With Faith
The text contrasts material life with spiritual riches. It cites Paul’s saying All are yours to emphasize that true conquest comes through the spirit, not mere worldly goods. It notes humanity’s creation of music language and writing to preserve history and ideas for future generations.
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Paul
How to Remove Corns with Home Techniques
The text advises soaking feet in warm water 19 to 20 minutes to soften corns, adding a few drops of violet ammonia or benzoin. If ineffective, apply a lemon slice to the toes nightly. After three or four applications the corn should come off with little trouble.
Train schedule notes for Washington BR line
Train timetable fragment lists looping lines No 29 and No 49 Lo Pass and No 89 Lo Frt with express No 11, noting times around 6:96 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. in Washington BR.
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Golden State Limited
Washington BR
Need to Remember to Be Stirred to Christian Action
Rev. Leslie Mountford argues memory fuels faith and action citing ancient and modern examples. He cites Moses reminding Israel of deliverance and Jesus charging disciples to remember him to stir service. The sermon links memory to spiritual advantage and Christian greatness.
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Leslie Mountford
Second United Presbyterian Church
Greece
Muretus
Padua
Ben Johnson
Egypt
Moses
Jesus
Paul
Timothy
Aristotle
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Lark
Walt Maso
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Carpentier
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Belgium
Abraham Lincoln
Jack
Hannah Armstrong
Crail
Golden State
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H.t
H. W. Russel
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Ene
Ound
Lim
Sda
John Park
Ses
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
J. E. Edgington
M. D. Fice
M. Bank Bldg
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Washington, Iowa
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Famers
Union
Washington, IA
Res
S. Hl. Bateman
M. D. Blair
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Washington County
T. A. Michels
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klothing Ko
Red
B. Watson
Austin Sutilerland
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison
North Side
Washington, Lowa
Washington Lodge
A. Pr
A. M
J. Elliot Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
H. P
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K. T
G. 8. Kerr
B. Cc
Recorder
Mary Lavada Kerr
W. M. Mia
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
Lena M. Marble
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
I. B. Mitchell
D. C. Russell
1. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
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Iowa Ave
H. BE. Peck
Noble Grand
Roy Maple
Brighton
Iowa Avenue
Ralph Zeck
Elwer McFadden
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