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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1921
Page
2
The Union published by W P Dabney in Cincinnati outlines its aim to spread news while teaching the value of union among people and encouraging wealth, pride, and collective effort in spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political life.
A compact quotation from Seneca stating that what you do to others will be done to you by others. The line reflects a moral cause and effect about reciprocity and conduct toward others.
Ministers across the country urged a National Day of Prayer on April 24 to move white America toward justice for Black Americans. The sermon titled Justice to the Negro The Test of Christianity in America links to Harding’s lynching stance and a proposed racial commission. Jas Weldon Johnson, NAACP secretary, prompted the action, while James H Maurer of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor pledged to oppose peonage in Georgia.
The Walnut Hills Educational Missionary Society celebrated its 17th anniversary at The Friendship Home. Notable guests included Mrs. Rose Strange of Dayton. The president highlighted 17 years of progress and listed efforts from sending a girl to Washington to study missions to supporting a Home for Aged Colored Women and aiding Africa missions.
On Monday night Park Street Church hosted Rev. B F Smith before his conference departure to speak. A fine program featured an admirable oration by Mr Odum and a blaze of glory in the service.
Sunday through Saturday the Lyceum presents a Paramount feature a half hour long then a Select production The Pleasure Seekers The Village Sleuth with Charles Ray Louise Glanm and a moral Associated Producers program Friday Wallace Reid in Always Audacious plus a serial The Woman in Grey Saturday Farnum in The Scuttlers Extra engagement Sandy Burns all star company with Sweetie May Sam Russell Bonnie Bell Drew Georgie Davis Terry Williams and ten chorus members
The Lincoln Theatre celebrates new decorations with a yearn for modern cinema. Doors open 10 AM to 11 PM daily with continuous showings. Sunday features The Old Fashioned Boy and The Screens Greatest Country Rube. weekly listings include The Sins of Rozanne, The Cradle of Courage, Don’t Ever Marry, The Purple Riders, The Frisky Mrs Johnson, and The Avenging Arrow with a five part feature The Bait.
Bert Williams, a leading member of the Broadway Beauties Company at the Lyric, stands out as a bright star. His pantomime and mimicry showcase his famed histrionic personality, continuing a career that once made him internationally known and wealthy.
Edward H. Wright, a Thompson Lundin committeeman from the Second ward, drew 36612 for legal work on Mayor Thompson’s traction plan. Known as Silent id among city hall friends, he was paid 105 a day, higher than seven other lawyers who charged 50 to 150 daily.
The event featured Rev. Fornum in prayer and Rev. Smith criticized for promoting Jim Crow. W. P. Dabney of The Union led the session as crowds praised Dr. Smith and expressed desire for his return. The Ku Klux Klan was denounced, with thousands urging his comeback.
Mrs Louisa Franklin has completed the course of Hair and Scalp Treatment under Madam J H Toran and is now ready to start business at 1610 Tremont St Fairmount. She will handle the Eureka Scalp Food and can be reached at West 249 R by phone.
Carl Johnson, an alleged white man, was arrested in New Albany Ind on a charge of miscegenation after attempting to obtain a marriage license with Grace Henson a Negress. They were refused in Jeffersonville but later married in New Albany. Johnson claims he is a Negro. authorities dispute his race, noting he is a notable exception to light colored classes.
The YMCA provides ideal lodging for men and young men with steam heat electric lights hot and cold water shower baths cafeteria service and a Christian environment. Rooms cost 2.00 per week with daily lodgings available.
The Rev. Thos E Banks of Cincinnati Ohio will deliver a free Bible lecture at the Y M C A Auditorium 630 West Ninth Street ground floor Sunday April 24 at 239 oclock. Meeting opens 3 oclock lecture begins 330. Scriptural prophecy and current events aim to inspire courage and hope for a torn race soon to be liberated from oppression. Ethopia Shall Soon Stretch Out Her…
Delegates elected to State Grand Lodge K of P in Canton Ohio are J.S. Lamb H. J. Ragland J. Austin Wm. Washington and Capt S. T. Sneed. Ohio State Brigade meeting to be in Columbus Ohio on Sunday April 24. Delegates named include Capt S. T. Sneed and Major Ollie Ford.
Detroit officials report a rise in smoking drinking gambling and indecent dress among women of all ages, as stated to the Protestant Episcopal diocese. The commentary condemns materialism and loss of ideal womanhood while noting contrasting behavior among colored ladies.
Frame house with seven rooms, furnace, gas, water, side laundry, fruit and shade lot 34 by 291 at 6156 Ridgeave. Also house and lot at 5212 Revena St Madisonville, lot 32 by b. Inquiries to S. S. Saunders Government Building or 2616 Kemper Lane Walnut Hills. Call Wdobrn 951-Y.
An advertisement proclaims one thousand Carbog printed with any wording for 2.26 delivered anywhere. It touts a regular price, urges not to pay more, offers samples, and invites dropping by or a phone call. The agency claims to own its building with no rent and says an agent will call at once.
A historic notice advertises ownership of multiple lots in Cherry Grove as a path to financial independence. It promotes free development, plantings of trees and berries, and small net profits once developed. Lots measure 30 by 144 feet priced at $59.50 each with $3 monthly payments and no interest.
One thousand cards printed any wording for 1.86 dollars. No special note. See samples first. Drop a card or phone. Agent will call at our own building. Have he rent a pay. K. Ebersole Printing Co. Phone Ridge 592. Y Lueders Ave. Cineranaut.
Federal officers raided the home of Horace Watson a 31 year old Negro at 1015 West Seventh street and found a ten gallon copper still peach and corn mash and a small quantity of moonshine He pleaded not guilty and was arraigned before United States Commissioner Thomas M Gregory Bond was set at 1000 dollars with trial scheduled for April 22.
A compact report notes the phrase Into the valley of death as part of a broader discussion on truth accuracy and efficiency. It references a count approximating six hundred and mentions a historical or literary allusion without detailing events or outcomes.
An advertisement promotes Wonderful Hair Grower by J. Walter and Mrs. bos for scalp treatment and hair growth. It offers wholesale and retail purchases at 652 Kenyon Avenue with claims of effectiveness under all conditions.
Classified notice advertising 1000 business cards for 225 and printing services. Offers letterheads envelopes bill heads dodgers wedding invitations announcements dances parties and church printing. States entertainment tickets 2.25 per 1000 and requests callers to provide samples, Ridge 692.
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