The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-21

ment u tne pest tnat has ever
been or can be devised by man for
the perpetuity of world clviliza.
tion and true christianity. II ls
an unfolding idealism with tbs
federal constitution directing the
process-patriotism In action
George a. jaeger. Tulsa.
Americanism-A love of Amerl.
ca, belief In the principles on
which Its soveTnemn rests. intel.
ligent interest In its citizenshin.
with appreciation OF the civic re-
sponsibilities involved. and pc
session OF those truely Amer.
can" qualities. strength. energy
loyalty. activity. love OF liberty
and tolerance. which lie at ths
base 81 her history.
Mrs. y. Is. ElIistt, Broken Arrow
Believing In America and ia
president. in the right of your fel.
low citizens to protect at homs
and on. the high seas. and in yoty
presidents determination to pro.
vide this protection. Being pre-.
pared TO serve your country AT
home or in the field. Establish
new standards by believing and
teaching that the highest form
OF Americanism is cheerful self
denial.
l.. VI. Ilcmming, TuIs "a
AmeriCanism is a divine trust
and obedIanCe in the constitution
of the United States, the absolute
confidence OF the equality Of an
men before the law, the courage
to stand by our country, through
wrong, unseeing mistakes and sci.
fish pursuits with the untwininR
faith that she will at last he right.
Fred Clarke, oklahoma City.
Live. as well as proclaim the
principles OF our constitution:
serve our country by personal ef.
fort In the election of patriots
instead OF INSCRIPTIONS politicians.
love all honest Americans and
gladly respect their American
liberties; fight all dishonest politi.
cal maneuvOring which might
hurt the honor and stability Of
our government.
Bradford Brown, Tulsa,
Americanism was founded upon
political issues, hense. 1t is not
connected with the doctrine OF
Christ and the Apostles, which
was communism. It is love of and
loyalty TO American principles
and Institutions.
II. +. Tate, Dustin.
The spirit that desires equal
rights TO all. wants law enforcement
unmasked, desires no class favors.
submits willingly TO majorities,
would lend help to save liberty OF
other people, but wants relmburs-
ment. loves our flag and stands
ready to defend American liberty
with its own property and life
o. J.. White. Tulsa.
America niSm-Ii ifp 1ihprty AVA
the pursuit of happiness. Poliu-
cal and religious freedom, Re.
spect and equality under the law.
5. A. Craig, Tulsa.
Americanism loves best and
thinks first of America, knows her
history and is proud OF 1t, be-
heves In the principles which lie
at the foundation of out Constitu-
ton holding them most dear.
Obeying the will OF the majority
clearly ascertained, knowing and
speaking our language, English,
our strongest bond of unity.
c. W. Joshua, Cowcta.
Justice for ones self and the
other fellow. No special privileges,
but equal rights. Rule of majority,
but no oppression OF minority.
Faith In Declaration OF Indepen-
dence. support of the constitution
and readiness to hop OFF, in de-
fence of the flag. Peaceful, or
derly, economical administration
OF government. Reliance on God.
Mrs. Alma Dustman, Bristow.
First. A knowledge that it
means liberty, equality, Justice
and protection: that each one is
part of America and may be-
come the wealthiest. most edu-
Gated, or, the most honored clti-
zen. Second. A love so great one
will obey her laws, stand by her
government and defend her with
his life.
Katherine Hogan, Tulsa.
Americanisin is the soul Of
America. 1t has given this re-
public world leadership among the
nations. II is progressive. patri-
otic, nonpartisap, nonsectarian, 1t
stand for hberality as well as lib
erty. No self-appointed clique or
clan can control It, Americanism
Is naiionalized sanity applied and
in action.
ii. o. Anderson. Tulsa.
Americanism IL that spirit or
feeling that our government, our
institutions are the best, and
worthy of our all. and striving
daily in a tolerant. orderly and
logical way to contribute our mite
in order that true happiness, peace
and prosperity might fall to the
lot of every American.
a. Jacobs, Tulsa.
An American is one who needs
no constitution, for, him as a guide
votes on election day for himself
not for a bribe; needs no preacher
to preach to him, and no police
man TO catch him, needs no mas
ter at the shop to take care. You
can trust him with your key
everywhere. His earnings he Will
take good care. You can trust
him your daughter anywhere. In
friendship he is fair. not diplo-
matte. ono like that Is 100 per
cent American. But not the
fanatic.
Mrs. A. Armstrong, Tulsa:
lAmericanism is the basic prin-
ciple in the government of the
United States, which is the exalta-
tion of the individual TO be the
supreme power In the govern
ment: that is. all have equal
| power in making the laws which
all must alike obey; and grant
ing to each individual freedom in
religion.
Catherine Quinn, Tulsa:
Americanism teaches us that all
men are created equal. endowed
by our Creator. with unalienable
rights OF life, liberty and the pur-