The Wapanucka Press (Wapanucka, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, July 8, 1921 Page: 4 of 8
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and the infamy of the whole thing.
I did not go to see the fight. What I went to see, in oider that
I might ebune it, was a mob of 90.000 betting, sweating, scram-
bling, swearing, screetching human beings who had thrown every
ideal to the wind, and in the excitement of madness were gloating
and glorying in the humiliation and hurt of a fellowman.
Th war knocked the props from benathour moral idealism, and
like a rocket we have shot down the greased way ways toward hell
We are not merely on the toboggan. We have already landed.
We have hit the bottom with a thud.
Yes. I know there are deeper depths and we will reach them
soon unless the evil influences which are dragging us down are
stayed, and social sanity and old-fashioned righteousness replace
the madness of today,
WAPANUCKA, OKLA., FRIDAY. JULY 8. 1921.
4TH OF JULY CELEBRA-
TION IS A BIG SUCCESS
THE AMERICAN'S CREED.
" I believe in the United States of America and the principles
or freedom, justice, equality and humanity upon which it was
founded and for which American patriots have given their lives
and fortunes. ,
"I believe that it is my duty toward my country to love it; to
support its constitution; to obey its laws, and to defend it against
all enemies."
A MORAL CARBUNCLE.
Occasionally there is some preacher of prominence who has the
moral courage to speak boldly of those evils that are sapping the
life of true Americanism. Who like watchmen on the tower,
sound the warning of impending evil. The following article by
Rev. John Roach Stratton, D. D,, pastor of the Calvary Baptist
Church, of New York City, cuts to the quick and rightly portrays
what he terms a "Moral Carbuncle" and it does not stop with
New York City. The moral carbuncle is afflicting many smaller
towns and communities. Dr, Stratton says:
"A boil has but one head and one channel for the discharge of
corruption, but a carbuncle has several. It is complex. It gath-
ers corruption from all over the human body, finds the weakesr
spot in the system, breaks down the remaining healthy tissues
there, generates its awful corruption until it heads up in half a
dozen different spots; and unless it is lanced and drained and dis-
infected, it will poison the entire body and finally produce death.
This prize fight was just that sort of a thing. It meant not
simply the presence of one class o? our defective and moral degen-
erates, but it gathexed all the poison elements of our modern so-
ciety.
The gamblers were there, the horse racers, the touts, the "light
houses," the pimps and the prostitutes, the home neglecters, the
baby killers and the pug dog nurses, the burglars, the pickpock-
cts and the strong arm men, the promoters and plutocrats and
profiteers, the liquorites, the smelekites, and the painted amazons,
the double livers, the society divorcees and the polygamous movie
stars, the vaudeville performers, the proprietors of the degraded
theatres and all the other exploiters of women and above all, the J School they led, each float being
Sabbath bre kers, the church scorners and the God defiers—all of j decorated in their own beautiful
those elements whose influences are making :"or the overthrow of colors. Next was the Wapanuc-
our American ideals and custoir.s, were on hand in full force. ka Literary Club float decorated
The poison from all the land drained to tha huge amphitheater, jm ^eir colors, nile green lattice
This moral carbuncle naturally came to a head at the weakest spot j Vv'ork with the white roses, carry-
in our body politic—the state of New Jersey, with its pro-liquor, j *n£ our home string band boys
- anti-constitution, anti-Sabbath Governor .dressed in their jaunty sailor
we know there was seme of the ether classes of people jsuits. playing beautiful music
during the entire parade. This
was followed by the Epworth
League car decorated in their
The mosc important day in
the history of our city was the
grand 4th. of July celebration
promoted by the ladies of the
Wapanucka Literary Club, as-
sisted by each and every citizen
of our community and all possi-
ble was done to make the occas
sion one to be enjoyed and rem-
embered by every one.
This was held in the beautiful
Wade and Brouillard park, which
was donated to the ladies for
this memorial occaasion.
Through the kindness of Auvil
Etter and his father the park
was beautifully lighted through-
out, and many other courtesies
were shown, too numerous to
mention, but we remember ana
thank each and ever} one. •
Our parade which began at
10 o'clock was one of the most
attractive features for the day,
led by our city marshal, Mr.
Mart Miller, on a beautiful horse
decorated with the red white and
blue colors. Then followed the
Bromide brass band boys in
their uniforms, leading the
march. Following were the
Americanization float with Uncle
Sam and Columbia in front, car-
rying an immense Americrn flag
under which were sixteen young
ladies dressed in foreign cos-
tumes, carrying the flag rerpre-
senting their different nations.
Next, were the four Sunday
school floats pulled by a Ford-
son Tractor. The banner being
held by the Baptist Sunday
1 <8,
theie, but this was preeminently the day of the tough elements.
T: e saddest feature of this whole affair was the widely heralded
fact that thousands of women attended. World famous society
leaders were there, giving their sanction and endorsement to the'Co'0rs of yellow and white. Then
whole thing. jthe First National Bank car,
The presence of Christian women at this disgraceful exhibition rePresentint? in full, this solid in-
is the culmination ot that spirit of worldliness which started
in
card-playing, dancing, theater-going and other selfish indulgences
Think of the women whose influence |is world-wide because of
their weal* and position—women who belong to the church of
Christ, who have put Him on in baptism and renunciation of the
■world, and who come to His holy communion table—think of such
■women, 1 say. sitting at a ring-side watching and applauding two
practically naked men, pounding and bruising each other and
struggling in sweat and blood until one was beaten down by cruel
cunning and the sheer weight of brute force.
I take this opportunity, by reason of my position as a minister of
Christ to rebuke these womenfor their presence at this disgraceful
orgy of blood and bestiality.
In studying the psychology of the crowd at the fight, I watched
attentively how great waves of emotion swept over that multitude
when particularly vicious blowB were being struck. All around
there were set faces and clenched teeth with such exclamations as
""go after him, Jack," "finish him up,'< and "that gets him," as a
vicious uppercut was landed. And finally there was an exultant
war whoop wheU the brave Frenchman, bloody, groggy and stag-
gering was finally knocked senseless by a tremendous blow—these
things. I say, illustrate the deepening of the blood lust. And we
are only at the beginning of it in this country.
If these things continae, not only will our men be debauched, but
our women also, as is clearly indicated by the attendance of more
than 1.000 upon the present fight. ,
Our society belles of the coming day-the descendants of the
smart set of today, who atter ded the Dempsey-Carpentier fight,
shorn of all womanly delicacy and gentleness, will gloat with their
.male consorts in the fever of the blood lust and they will turndown
their jeweled thumbs as a sign that the defeated gladiators in the
varena before them must die.
I have seen the big Dempsey-Carpentier mill, I went early to
watch even the preliminaries and to study the psychology of that
j-eat crowd.
1 was invitted by the Universal Service, who asked me to at-
tend the fight and give my impresi-ions of it from the standpoint
of a preacher and one who is interested in conserving the moral
ideals of the nation. I was told that my 9tory would be read Ly
millions of people. I felt therefere, a supreme opportunity to
reach the American ear with a Christian protest against the horror
stitution, it being decorated to
represent Gold and Silver dollars.
The next was Miss Wolverton's
artistically decorated car in
white and yellow. Little Leota
Moss, looking like a little butter-
fly holding the two white satin
lines guiding the two yellow
pigeons, added much to this
scene. Other tastely decorated
cars and in every detail repre-
senting their businesses were:
H. W. Hunt, H. D. Morton, Geo.
C. Houck, Gene Hancock, Mrs.
Guy Fowler, Mrs. Guy Looper,
Mrs. H. J. Smith, Alfred Dunn
and J. P. Crooks, ot Bromide.
Bert Smith and Dub Roberts
in their two wheel cart helped
much in making merriment for
the occassion. The district No.
37 school truck in the school
colors, also added much to the
parade. The Corner Grocery
float was indeed decorated in a
real original way, our every day
Maggie and Jiggs.
In the parade were quite a
number of horse back riders, led
by little Neoma Roberts, looking
beautiful, dressed as Liberty, in
all white and silver, holding the
American flag high. In the pa-
rade were three very amusing
clowns; Willene Hunt, riding the
fenders of cars, Bradly Attaway,
on his decoratedjbicycle cutting
many amusing didoes. Skelly
Wolyerton, with his goat wagon,
representing the Bottling Works,
was one of the most complete
and unique figu res ot the parade.
Mr. Brown, jn Iris truck wagon
representing all the different
farm products, also was beauti-
ful.
The parade judges were Mes
dame W. B. Statler, of Ada.
Ralls and Hughes, of Coalgate,
Channell, of Bromiee and Mr.
Hedrick, of Muskogee. They
were stationed at the First
National Bank and were driven
after the parade to the picnic
grounds where the program be-
gan.
Mrs, L. Fountain, in well
chosen words gave the address
of welcome in behalf or the Club
members. This was followed
by the invitation for each young
man or lady having become of
age this year to come forward
when in concert, led by Messrs
Ramsey and Brouillard, the
American Creed was repeated.
J. M. Dickenson addressed the
crowd on Americanization, be
gining with the Declaration and
following on down to the present
time. "
Music was interspersed thro-
out the entire day by both the
brass and string bands.
The dinner, consisting of every
good thing, was an important
part, and from 12 o'clock to 1
every body was extremely busy.
The program was resumed at
1 o'clock, Judge Linebaugh, of i
Atoka, addressing the crowd'
and his talk was so much enjoyed j
by every one. Following his'
address was the announcement'
by the judges of the parade.
1st. Miss Wolverton.
2nd. Corner Grocery.
3rd. Billie Goat wagon.
1st. Horseback riders-Neoma
Roberts. The two wheel cart1
also got a prize.
After announcements, Judge I
Ralls, of Coalgate, addressed the I
crowd for a short time.
At 3 o'clock the ball game
with free transportation to the
ball ground, compliments of Mr.
Looper, of the Looper Auto com- J
pany. While a part of crowd
were taking in the bail garnejthe:
rest were entertained by the!
elderly ladies and gentlemen I
with the old songs we all love!
best.
The address by Judge Moss, of'
this place, was very much ap- ■
predated In the old fiddlers
contest with 8 contestants, the
judges, Mesdames Ralls, and
Hughes, of Coalgate, and Wol-
verton decided that the first
prize should go to Mr. Joe Tho-
mas, and second to C. C. Harris,
route 1.
The special picture put on by
Mr. Mead, drew quite a crowd
of picture going people.
If the writer of this article has
failed to mention any one taking
part in this grand celebration
it was only an oversight for we
thank you just the same.
The beautiful display of fire-
works closed the program for
the day, all feeling the day had
been indeed and truth a pleasant
Public
Speaking
AT
Coleman, OkEa.,
Wednesday, July 13th,
At 8:30 p. m.
By George Abbott and oth-
ers on the subject of Farm
Labor Union.
All farmers and others in*
terested invited to be present
"THE OIL GAME"
Its Facts and Fallacies.
PRINCES AND PAUPERS
Produced by Oil Ventures.
"WILD=CAT WELLS"
And Wild-Cat Companies.
A History of Gushers.
Promoters' Tricks Exposed.
Geology vs. Experience.
This psmphlet 10c.
The Oil Inspection Company,
2403 Elysian Street,
Houston, Texas.
fjjggpsflniBn mil—nun . izzzmsaBSBasmE
CHAUTAUQUA BRINGS MAGIC & MYSTERY
Becker Gives Thrilling Demonstrations at Big Tent.
event.
Periodic Bilious Attacks.
Persons subject to bilious attacks
at regular intervals know afoou
when to expect an attack. They
find that they have no desire ror
food when an attack is due but
usually eat because it is meal time.
Skip one meal and take three >f
Chaml>erlain'8 Tablets and you
may lie obl to avoid the atsack
Pesons subject to periodic bilious
attacks should not drink tea or
coffee at any time. At druggists,
A<! vertUement.
Beautiful Tropical Plant
The climbing plants which Interlock
the tropical forests have flowers un-
surpassed in beaut/.
WM. F. BECKER.
The big community vacation week
that Americans have come to look
forward to will aoon be hers. The
Chautauqua tent will arrive and the
next thing will be the thrilling enter-
tainment to be given by William F.
Becker, magician. People in the cities
pay from two to four times Chautaa-
qua prices to aee this same entertain-
ment that Mr. Becker will give here.
Becker la one of the real exponents
of black magic now before the public.
He gives all the baffling and myster-
ious experiments shown by other ma-
gicians und has some unique vtuntfc1
of his own; among these are spirit!
painting, rag plrtures, and several |
minutes of slmdovi graphy.
Becker invites the closest aerutlny
during his demonstrations He «tep<-nd<
upon his sutwrior knowledge ot «<• ;
cult phenomena for his sucresn urn!
perforins many seemingly imposxibli
things so openly that his hearers <-.-ui
not believe their own eyes. He Is a
miracle man indeed arid one ol thf
many genuinely b!;; things on tin
Chautnuqua program.
Wapanucka Chautauqua,
Beginning July 11,
The Facts About Rheumatism.
Teak Wood.
Teak wood Is used mostly In India
More than nine out of ten cases | because it lj the only wood that will
of rheumatism arc either chronic jri>sll,t th® attacks ef tha whlto ants
or muscular rheumatism, ne!ll.er|° " a'
of which requires any internal
treatment. All tbat is required is
to massage the affected parts freely
with Chamberlain's Liniment. You
will be surprised at the relief which
it affords. Hold by druggists.
Aflvertuerasnt
A teaspoonfnl of Herbine wl'j
produce n copious and purifying
bowel movement, improve appe-
tite, restore mental activity and a
fine feelinfi of vigor nnd cheerful,
nesi. Price (10c. Hold l>y Citf
Drug Htore.
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