The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14

The symposium of this subject,
opened at the request of NJ. Jarmuth
OF this city and to which he con-
tributed a prize of SO for the best
5O-word definition of the term, has
seen so literally responded to that
1t has been decided to publish some
of the definitions thus far contrib
uted at this time. the purpose being
to further stimulate contributions
during the coming week, and to
make 1t certain that space would be
available to publish all definitions
submittod
Many expressions of qualification
have been received that the sympo-
siun has been undertaken. 1t seems
an easy matter to define American
ism until one really sets about 1t.
| The term is on everybody's lips and
has been for several years. There
are organizations attempting to teach
Americanism; IL is being urged thp.
II be taught in the public schools;
even that congress enact a law pro-
viding for the teaching of Ameri-
canism in the various communities
where n large foreign-born popula-
tion resides and tolls.
But Is II easy to write in so words
n definition? II the definition is
easy ~ AillilN 'uAt lllfll oV MOtuS IL
sufficient. No photographer uses
so words in presenting the definition
of term.
Here are some OF the contributions
received UP to Thursday:
W. \. Bouldin, Bruncr. II. +. u. 4.
Usually an American Is a native
born citizen. AS pertaining to the
commonwealth of the United
States OF America, he who sub
scribes to the constitution Is an
American. The constitution Is the
foundation OF the United States of
American and Is therefore pecu-
liarly American.
Hugh e. Gallagher. 42t T.. Third.
\ political faith based upon the
principles of civil and religious
liberty, The belief that govern
ment IL a creature of the people
organized to protect and support
all individuals In their Just rights.
That the majority has the right TO
rule but not persecute the minor
ity. The antithesis of socialism or
absolutism.
o. 4. Sturm. Tulsa.
Americanism stands for one flag
ms truly as 1t stands for one wife.
The real American will defend his
country as quickly as his own
| ilOlilt1 tNtu liibhSl lt bt u nature
allied citizen, The truest Ameri-
can recognizes that our peace and
prosperity are only safeguarded
by the peace OF the world.
Earl W. Waters, Box 204T, Tulsa.
The word Americanism implies
all that Ia upright and just; means
loyalty and patriotism to the
United States OF America. and
teacher the axiom right makes
might" II embodies courage TO
do right. love for fellowmen, and
respect for Old Glory. American
Ism is n synonym for right liv-
ing--physically mentally. morally
and spiritually
II. l.. Trailklll. Pichcr. Okla.
America nism Is the in God
We Trust" common sense OF the
people at work anywhere under
the Stars and stripes. BY the con-
stitution OF the United States OF
America, and for the greatest
good TO the greatest number under
the protection Of that emblem OF
liberty, the United States flag.
\. G. Harris, Box 962, Tulsa.
Americanism is to be 100 per
cent loyal TO the constitution OF
the United states of America.
willingly obeying its laws, up
holding its principles and patrioti-
ca'ly defending its domain to the
sacrifice of everything, even our
lives ~ need be.
jean Wilson. Sapuipa.
Believing in the existence OF n
supreme being and tho tenets of
, the Christian religion; being loyal
to our flag and our country; pat
ronizing American industries where
possible taking part in all COM
! munity work for the betterment