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

This park Is located on east Elev-
enth street, opposite Oaklawn cem-
etery and adjoining Ridgewood ad-
dition on the north. II is l50 feet
wide, and about 900 feet long. II
was our hope some time in the
near future TO construct several
tennis courts and a small field house
here, There are not enough tennis
courts in all Of our parks 10 begin
TO fill the demand, and some effort
should be made soon TO fulfill TINS
necessity Tracy park is a very val
liable and well situated piece or
property, and will make n welcome
addition TO tho park system OF the
city when properly improved with
the above mentioned tennis courts
and play ground equipment, We
would suggest that all tennis courts
be newly screened on all sides to
enable the care taker to close them
in bad weather, as we have found
that the smaller children in running
across tho surface OF the courts in
wet weather cause a great deal OF
extra effort and money in jutting
them In proper shape for play.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
STUTz SPRINGS
GIVE COMFORT
Riding Qualities of New
Series Increased Is
Per Cent

Next to the new "D-H" engine re-
Gently introduced in the present
StutZ series, dealers handling this
line of cars are finding its so-styled'
compensating spring suspension one
of the best selling features. The new
engine has given the present series
n remarkable increase in perform
ance and operating efficiency. To
a like degree, the spring suspension
has brought riding comfort TO n new
level. Based on the actual increase
in spring DETECTION and enlarge
ment in the scope of their action,
due to the longer and flatter springs
employed. the Stutz Motor company
of America, Inc. Indianapolis, es.
timates that the spring resiliency of
its latest product has been increased
rs per cent.
In setting forth the advantages Of
its construction, the Stutz company
points out that the springs are left
free to cushion the car over rough
spots. Fer example, the operating
freedom OF the springs themselves
is not limited as in tho case of d.
rect drive suspension where the
driving strain Is taken up through
the springs, It is further emphasized
that limitations imposed by designs
which have chassis and body
weights placed directly over tho
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14

for each hoy lost, but owing to the
drought during 1921 n great many
OF them died. These trees should be
replaced. and as money is made
available the drive should be COM
pleted II has now been partially
constructed and during the present
year. IL funds are available for the
construction of two or more culverts,
can be opened for public use for a
distance OF II mile and n half. Tho
road could be graded covering that
portion not already improved. which
action would tend To show that
funds should be made available for
the completion OF the entire project.
Much more territory Is available for
boulevard purposes II the proper de-
gree OF improving Is shown by the
city, This Is the start Of boulevard
system completely surrounding the
city, by taking into consideration
the already paved county roads and
several of our more used streets, and
as far as a boulevard system is COM
cerned Tulsa will be second to none
II present plans mature. The Corpor-
alton commission has already ordered
constructed over the Midland Valley
tracks at Woodward boulevard, a
viaduct which will connect River
side addition and Sunset park addi-
tion, This action was made pos
sble by the combined efforts OF the
owners OF the surrounding property,
and the park board.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14

springs. are eliminated. In such Do.
signs, OF course, full fleXibility ia
limited by the amount OF travel or
DETECTION that can be allowed he.
fore spring and frame, or spring
and body or frame and rear axle
clash.
In the Stutz construction the
springs are given the fullest posslbls
play, and due to tho method OF al.
taching them to the frame at the
rear, the frame and major chassis
units are suspended between the
springs. That the springs are per.
mitted to operate unimpeded on the
downward stroke is due to the goose
neck rear frame hanger employed
by means of which the attachment
OF the springs is offset. Thus, instead
OF transmitting a driving force Of
full pressure directly against the
springs when road shocks are en-
oountered. the car is Graded and
the shocks are readily absorbed be.
cause the springs are given full
play.
side sway, 1t Is claimed, is held
in check and a lower gravity center
acquired at the rear, which tends TO
hold the car tenaciously to the road.
The addition of Hartford shock abb
sorbers checks the rebound. thus
enabling springs to cushion the car
completely on the downward stroke,
while retarding its upward move
ment and making the return 10 nor
NAL gradual and joltless. Louis
Fontaine is the local distributor for
the new Stutz
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
Central Park

Not much can be said with refer
ence TO the further improving OF
Central park other than main
tenance. until tho city sewer depart
ment handles the drainage which
comes through this property from
tho east. In fact, there II not much
that can be done TO tho property as
II In In very good shape so far az
improvements. tennis courts and
playground equipment II concerned.
Rowdyism caused us no inconsider-
nhlo amount OF trouble In Central
park. aud steps should bo taken at
once to see that this practice Is
broken up, and that moro lights are
made available. We had hoped to
put officers In all OF our parks in
uniform for night and day service,
hoping that this action on our part
would tend to, In a great measure,
eliminate this handicap.
Tho wading pool in Central park
was given by Lallie Lyons and Is n
source OF pleasure TO that neighbor-
| hood During 1891 we maintained
a man who gave n part of hts time
TO the proper maintenance and enni-
tation of the pool. water being
| changed and tho pool being cleaned
out daily, as well as the services OF
a young lady, who supervised the
conduct OF the children who used
the pool. which service tended 20
create in tho minds OF parents n
feeling OF security that the children
were properly taken care OF IN the
city parks.
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WOOdDdrd Park

This park Is the greatest unIm-
proved asset Of the park board COW
erlng 80 acres on the cdgc Of Tulsa's
finest residential section. IL was
our hope during the present year
to complete the construction Of "A
road through the park. and open
for the use OF the public MS rustic
park and picnic ground. Almost
tho entire tract Is heavily wooded.
which makes unnecessary a great
amount OF planting. Suitable play
ground equipment should be placed
here with benches and other small
improvements for the convenience
OF the public. During 1891 n build
Ing was constructed to bo used Is
tourist park house, but because
OF legal action, we were not per-
mitted to open for this use. The
Kiwanis club donated the funds for
It's construction, which wcro not ac-
copied after the purpose for which
they were given was prohibited.
This building Is OF sufficient size
| ana convenience, when completed
with the addition OF plumbing to
make a. very desirable rest and pic
mic house.
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Locust GOUe Park

Locust park IL in need OF consId-
orablo improving, but which is hard
" advisable Ht this time because Of
the drainage sewer to be constructed
through this part OF the city at once,
1t has been the policy of the past
board 20 make no improvements that
were not permanent and the eXpen-
dituro OF any amount OF money In
this park would TO a great extent be
inadyisable until the drainage prob
lem is handled, However, the park
is not IN bad shape, and needs no
particular Improvement other than
maintenance at this time, except that
suitable walks should be constructed
and some slight improvements made
for the convenience Of those people
who use the well In this park.
The original wading pool was con-
structed here by MIR. Frank II, Reed
and proved so popular and salts
factory that the construction OF
later pools was made possible. Toe
much credit cannot be given TO cit.
liens such as Mn Reed and Mr.
Lyons, who have given these pooh
for the benefit OF the children, and
suitable resolutions have been COM
| piled and delivered to them properly
signed by the officials OF the city
ana the park board in appreciation
OF their generosity. A suitable COZ,
fort stau n was constructed in Lo
lcust park In conjunction with tn,
wading pool.
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Frank II. Reed Park

Because of the public spiritedness
and generosity of Mr.. frank II.
Reed in giving three wading pools
to the children OF Tulsa, the park in
Kendall college territory has been
improved and named in his honor.
Mr.. Reed constructed the wading
pool and rest house in this park.
the balance of this improve
ing bein done by the aprk
department. 4 suitable resolution
was passed by the city commission
authorizing the action Of the park
board in remaining this park. A
visit 10 this park will show that
the available property was handled
as a unit, and every improvement
made was of a permanent nature.
and tended TO complete the entire
project, and not leaving the impress
sion of uncompleted work being car
ried from year TO year. In the next
few years. as soon as the planting
has reached its growth. Reed park
Will be among our prettiest parks.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
Concessions

1t has been the policy OF the past
board to prohibit the sale in any
OF the parks of ice cream. pop, etc,
because OF the inveterate nuisance
caused by its sale. This rule has
been enforced not only against the
itinerant peddler, but covered as
well the parties desiring to con-
struct stands In the parks, or TO come
into the parks from some adjoining
location. The reason for our action
VIII soon be obvious 10 the members
or the new board, as you will find
after n few weeks trial that the
practice would be a very great nui-
sance. II tho board were able to
construct suitable buildings to lease
to reliable parties under strict super
vision and restrictions. II might be
possible that such concessions would
become popular.
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Lincoln Park

This park Is In the colored sec
tion. and has been improved this
year. G. s. Nounkman, water com
missioner, constructed a concrete
pool here during 1921, which proved
Of immense value and pleasure,
There In no Sovereign system In this
part OF the city and practically
no city water. This pool was used
as a public bathing pool, and we
believe was OF immense value in
preventing the spread OF disease
Immediately following the riot. II
would be very fine to construct n
suitable bathhouse here for the use
of the colored population. Plans
for septic tank were made and
will he found In the park board
record. An athletic field Is also
much needed for this part of town.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
Municipal Golf Course

Many requests have been made
upon the park department to con-
struct "A municipal golf course. Many
OF the cities of the country have al
ready made an Improvement of this
nature, and they are proving very
popular, and IN most cases self-sus-
tanning after completion. by charg-
ing nominal fee for use. A plot
OF ground 40 acres or more can be
converted into "A nine-hole course
without a great outlay Of cash. II
would naturally have to be a
straight-away course with most all
bunkers and hazards eliminated as
they tend to slow up the play. A
municipal course must be construc-
ted 10 handle the greatest number
of people at minimum expendi-
ture and upkeep. II a suitable
ground were available the park
board would be making very pop
ular move in starting a municipal
golf course.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14

within tho past two years Tulsn's
park system has been entirely Tcju-
Venatcd and ovcrhaulod, according 20
a report by ~. q. Ilenthornc, chair
man of tho retiring park board,
Henthornos report, which includes
n number of pertinent recommcnda-
tions concerning the parks, was made
at the request of the new board so
II might have the benefit OF tho old
boards experience and ascertain
what II contemplated In tho way OF
future improvements.
The budget for the fiscal year of
192i-22 was $4,000, the report ox-
plains, and during that year all
buildings were repainted. equipment
renewed, grounds ovcrhauled. plumb
ing changed and other improvements
made to bring 'he park system to its
present condition. Tho budget for
the fiscal dear 1920-2l was only
$40.300.
Henthorno's report briefly reoltes
the condition OF each park, and con-
taIns suggestions for the improving
and beautifying OF those In which
city funds should be spent. The
principal attraction In owen park
last year. he states, was tho swim
ming pool. which It In estimated was
used by approximately $4,000 per-
sons.
During the two years OF service by
the retiring board, five attractive
wadins pools have been constructed
in tho parks. Three OF these were
furnished by Frank II. Reed, one by
I.nllis Lyon and one by G. y. Hounk-
man, former water commissioners
These pools are of lasting construc'
tion md last summer BROUGHT thou.
sands OF children to tho parks who
might otherwise have stayed nj
home. Parents accompanied most
OF them--parents who perhaps hao
never before visited and enjoyed
Tulsa's parks.
Members Of tho retiring pari
board are: n. G.. Hcnthorne, chair
man; j. r. Cargylc. Mrs. Lllah ID
Lindsey NJ. j. Glass, and forme
mayor r. II. Evans.
Henthorne's report follows In full
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
HOUdrd Park

This park Is located in West
Tulsa and is unimproved with the
exception OF some playground
equipment. which needs repairing
Practically the entire tract is wood
ed. and with the expenditure there
of some funds for maintenance and
unkoep and suitable planting, viii
FIJI tho desired needs for this part
uf town, Later when drainage and
sewer facilities are available n rest
house ana wading pool would be OF
immense benefit. Guarding is nee
essary here to prohibit the use OF the
park for pasture and camp grounds
for itincrnnt wagon tourists. There
In also sufficient cleared space avail
able for the construction OF junior
athletic field
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
OUen Park

The greatest source OF incouven-
tence and expense 10 the board has
been tho maintenance of u suitable
road in owen park. Several thousand
dollars have been expended in the
past two years, but after a Tow
months use the road pretty well goes
TO pieces. Considering that all OF
the traffic to Irving place must go
though owen park, We think It ad-
visible that at least the south por-
tion OF this road be hard-surfaced.
This part OF the road gets practically
all of the heavy traffic, ana can he
concreted for several thousand dol
lars, and be permanent. The balance
OF the road which runs to the north
ana west can be slightly improved
by the use OF asphalt in repairing,
and will stand for such traffic as
uscs It for an indefinite period. or
until money liz available for It's per-
mancnt improvement. II as much
money is made available for park
board use for the fiscal year starting
July 1, 1922, we believe that this
permanent roadway can be con-
structed.
owen park is the largest improved
park we have, ana ~ in very good
shape with the exception OF some
smaller improvements, which are
moro in the way OF labor and time
than an outlay OF money. The bath
ing pool and bath house last year
handled as close as we can estimate
about $4,000 people. aud was the
greatest attraction maintained in tho
parks during the past TWO years.
It was very popular, and is pruc-
tically solf-sustaiuing, insofar as
upkeep IS concerned, as $3,2l9.75
was collected Tor the use OF the bath
house during the 1921 season, sew
eraI hundred dollars OF which was
reverted TO the city's general fund
after the cost of the upkeep was
deducted, The bath house needs
some slight improvements, but more
particularly as to size and conven-
fence than otherwise, as the manner
Of handling tho patrons appeared TO
oe satisfactory. and very simple a
fee was charged only TO those who
desired 10 use the bath house. but
many thousands dressed at home
would drive to the park and use the
pool free. The water commissioner
and the water board were or grca
assistance TO us In the proper main
tenanoe OF the pool, as two or fou
inch line OF water was available 70
use at all times free or cost, whicI
tended 10 keep the water pure, Grea
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14

provements as were necessary OF a
permanent nature that would keep
us within our budget, and made
such n showing that the city COM
mission appropriated for the 1921
1922 fiscal year the amount OF $685.
900. With this additional fund on
hand a complete overhauling OF the
whole system was made, all build
ings repainted, equipment renewed,
grounds overhauled, and the condi-
tlon OF the parks at the present
time is the result of such effort.
Owing to our having TO use n great
portion of our budget in the over
hauling program, which tho new
board has 10 expend some OF the
improvements contained herein can
be made this year,.i IL as much money
Is available for your use as there
was the past year. However. IL will
be necessary that n small re-appro-
priation OF $1,000 or $4,000 be made
by the new commission to enable
your board to complete the present
fiscal year.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
South Main

The above property is located at
the extreme end OF South Main
street and covers several acres, but
is IN n natural drainage area, which
will he handled soon by the proper
city officials as per n bond voted
some weeks ago. This is a very
valuable property, and with the ac-
QUESTION OF a small amount of sur
rounding territory to make Il even
In size can become a place OF beauty
and service to the citizens. AS yet
no name has been given this prop
erty. Engineers plans and land
scape drawings are in the process OF
prepare alton as 10 its improving.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
WdterUOrks Park

The water commission has placed
at the disposal OF the park board a
little better than 100 acres situated
north OF the waterworks. This prop
erty would mako very fine park II
sufficient funds were available to
properly improve IL and to success
fully handle the drainage conditions
existing there. During the recent
heavy rains the greater portion OF
this property was under water and
any investment OF a permanent ma
ture would he subject to serious
damage If this condition was not
handled. For the past few months
a portion OF the property has been
used as tourists camp,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
Spraying of Trees

For the past two years the park
department has sprayed free OF
charge all trees In the parkways Of
the city to eliminate silk worms. bag
worms, etc, that were fast becom-
ing menace and destroying many
trees. The citizenship generally were
very apprcciatiye OF this service. and
we were advised that by spraying
with a suitable solution early this
spring, hundreds Of trees would be
saved. II was our intention TO fol-
low the recommendation and spray
during the early spring as well as
publish in the press the solution be-
ing used and endeavor TO have the
property owners themselves handle
the trees and shrubs not in the
parking,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
Addition of NeD Properties

The retiring board was unanl-
mously OF the opinion that the small
park idea is applicable TO the Tulsa
situation. In other words, "A great
many smaller parks scattered over
the entire city and reasonably close
to every home. 1t is much easier
and better and more economical to
take smaller parks to the people
than TO attempt to move all the peo-
pie 10 the parks, BY having a series
of parks scattered in all parts OF the
city, and not connected by u desig-
mated boulevard. It will not only
make the parks OF more service to
the people, but increase the beauty
of the city as well. Considering the
very rapid growth OF Tulsa, 1t would
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
NEW CALIFORNIA ROAD
Highway South OF Santa Fc Trail
Has Been Designated by Cow
crnmcnt as Primary Road.

Although the average automobile
tourist has in mind the Santa Fe
Trail when considering the southern
route to California, there is an al
tentative route still farther south
that has been designated n primary
route by the government.
The southermost route is by way
of the Bankhead and Lee highway
which parallels and at some points
touches the international boundary
between the United States and Mex
leo. The principal cities and towns
on the highway from El Paso west.
ward are Mesllla Park, Deming and
Lsordsburg. New Mexico; Douglas
Ariz., Bisbee. Tucson, Ajo, Sentinel
Wellton, Yuma, FL Centro and san
Diego. A road from Mesilla Park 10
Socorro, n. NJ, connects this high
way with the Santa Fe trail Tho
Bankhead and Lee route is open
throughout the entire year.
An extension attachment for
smoothing planes has been invented
that enables them 10 be used as JACK
'lanes or tointers.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14

vlsablc that as soon as is possible
that this property be improved. as
the city street department has no
organization for this purpose. Prop
orly improved the streets mentioned
below could be construed as being
n park of our boulevard system. and
a great factor In improving the looks
of the city, Later on when condi-
tions become better these streets as
well as our boulevards should be
lighted with the proper boulevard
standard. The streets now needing
improving are Madison boulevard,
Terrace drive, Easton boulevard,
Chicago place and possibly one or
two shorter streets.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
Wading Pools Big Feature
MPark System Improvements

care was taken In the supervising OF
conduct In tho pool and bath house.
and at the first scmhlnnco of rowdy-
ism. further use of the pool was pro-
hibited TO those taking part. We
would not advise the expenditure of
n large amount of money on n
bathing pool In this present loca-
tion because OF the pool being In "A
natural drainage area. but our ef-
forts were rather TO produce the
most pleasure and convenience at 10
least expense.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
SpdrindU Water

In the preparation OF plans for
the bringing Of Spavlnaw water TO
Tulsa, the engineers co-operated
greatly with the park board with
reference TO n park site at the re-
tanning basins northeast of Tulsa.
where there will be available an i'm
mense volume Of free water for the
construction OF large lake. We were
advised that these plans would be
available for the use of the board
a tany time in assisting the working
out OF such a project.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1922-05-14
Unimproued Parkuays

Several streets have been con-
structed in town with right and left
drives, leaving in the center long
strips OF ground which is unim-
proved, While this property does
not come under the direct super
vision OF the park department, the
retiring board has thought it ad-
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Admiral Park

This park is not in need OF any
further improvements other than
supervision and maintenance. A
wading pool was constructed here by
Frank II. Reed, and was handled In
the Same manner as at Central park.