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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1923
Page
2
The Union publishes in Cincinnati under WP Dabney, editor. Subscription rates listed for one year, six months, and monthly. The object is to disseminate news and teach loyalty, pride, and cooperative effort for the race in spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political interests.
The quotation argues that silent submission yields cowardice and that humanity advances through protest. Elia Wheeler Wilcox states that without voices for justice, oppression would prevail and rulers would enforce cruel measures. The few who dare must speak repeatedly to correct widespread wrongs.
Jury returns a not guilty verdict for Emma Young colored in a robbery case on March 7 at 03 West Eighth Street. Robert Walker identified her as the revolver-point holder who stole $35 in an alley. defense by attorney R G Brown credited with the outcome.
The Girl Reserve Student Club of the senior high school girls will present The Comical Country Cousins, a farce, on Friday April 27 in the Sunday school rooms of St Andrew's church. A musical program accompanies the play. Proceeds fund conference delegations and contribute to the building fund. The mother and daughter banquet is planned for March 11. Opening week for the new building starts May 20 with a bazaar and program to follow each night.
Lincoln Theatre schedules a sequence of film attractions for April 22 to 28. The program opens with West of Chicago starring Buck Jones, followed by the comedy Sweet and Pretty. Fox Pro production A Fool There Was with Lewis Stone features vamp allure. Also showing Hickory Hick, Tin Broncho, and Half Breed, with dates and cast notes in brief listings.
A local note lists features at the Mo Resco Theatre in New York including a three year run story about a half breed Indian educated and in love with a white girl. The program highlights Nan of the North on April 28 and Fighting Guide with Wm Duncan on April 29 and 30. The Roosevelt Theatre opening is announced, formerly The Lyceum.
The Supreme Lodge United Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World reports rapid death claim payments, with no waiting periods. Certificates show endowment values of one, two, or three hundred dollars and payment within days after proof of death. Appointments listed include W H Cooper, J C Cross, C W Borgi and others across several states.
A woman tells how her husband mistaken a repaired mattress for a new one. The old item, renovated by Hall Sweeney Mattress Co at 735 Richmond Street, cost only six dollars, with a catalog of office and salesroom services and West 6588 phone number.
Employment ad from Hall Sweeney Mattress Co invites twenty salesladies earning seven dollars a day. Applicants are told to write the company or call West 6588. It bills itself as the only Colored Mattress Factory in the United States.
Printed free offer advertising 500 admission tickets for bazaar supper or entertainment for churches lodges or charitable groups delivered to any city address. Offer valid through April. Ebersole Printing Co. 3716 Luedere Ave Cincinnati Ohio.
Two stores in the city report high demand and announce plans to increase supply. Shares are available for cash or installments and interested buyers are invited to talk with the manager. Advertises real estate for sale at 2720 Oakleaf Ave Pleasant Ridge with contact Ridge 465-R. W W Walden is listed as manager.
The East End Investment and Loan Company of Cincinnati Ohio files a detailed fiscal year 1922 statement sworn by Secretary Nicholas Neblett. It lists cash on hand 1079 27 loans on mortgage security 18430 00 and other assets including furniture and fixtures 73 48 deposits accrued interest 4164 64 and reserve funds 99 85. It also shows liabilities and earnings such as interest on deposits 169 43 salaries 118 00 and other expenses 176 70, culminating in a net profit and loss summary and a formal auditing certificate signed by directors M L Ziegler R Schaefer and Jerry Brown.
The Corinthian Lodge Building Commission offers dates for outings and picnics on grounds at 2979 Gilbert Avenue Walnut Hills Norwood Vine Norwood. A shaded, cool site in the county’s prosperous colored community with swings, a kitchen, and dining area for Sunday schools picnics bazaars and civic gatherings. Contact Howard T Greer chairman at 3055 Mathers Street Woodburn 2734 X or Woodburn 2200 L for details.
Tallahassee report says convict leasing in Florida amounts to real slavery, shocking readers nationwide. The piece notes the exposé has stirred broad interest and calls for scrutiny of the system. It also mentions Mr. Wm. Haynes and companions took an auto trip to Indianapolis on Sunday.
An urban funeral home promotes first class seven passenger closed cars for seven dollars and new motor hoist for nine dollars for City and Suburbs funerals. Renfro and Fielding Funeral Service lists 746 Richmond Street and two West telephone numbers. Also seeks a young married couple needing two unfurnished or furnished rooms with strong references and a phone contact at West 1407 R.
A compact storefront blurb advertises Sixtit Avenue Shoe Shining Parlor offering shoe shining, cleaning, pressing and repairing. The note repeats the name, plus mentions soft drinks, Model Laundry Agency, daily papers and FP M. Steele as proprietor.
Visit Madam Seeders hair parlor to learn about a newly discovered hair restorer promising nonedrful and speedy results. Clients report quicker growth and improved scalp health with this treatment claimed to be safety tested and effective.
Ad offers merchandise at $2.50 delivered to any place with no extra charges. It urges readers to see samples first, pay no more, and avoid pay more elsewhere. Mentions samples, phone contact, agent visits, and renting own building space.
Printed advertisement offering delivery for 2.59 with no special price. Mentions phone contact, agent will call, own building with rent to pay. Includes garbled text and a partial address Ridge 3 8718 Losder. Appears to be an old classified ad.
Real estate on 350 by 150 foot lot offered by owner Robt McWhorters who plans to move. Seven rooms with modern conveniences, trees flowers and shrubbery, three garages and a greenhouse. Easy terms. Call 3236 Beresford Avenue Walnut Hills. Won't last long.
Notice announces available home treatments for women at Harper's Studio located at 575 West Sixth Street near Mound. Agrats supplied items.
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