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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1921
Page
2
What Thou To Others Shall Have Done Quote
A brief quotation attribution featuring Seneca’s maxim about moral reciprocity, presented as a compact reference line and framed in a period-appropriate tone. The entry preserves the historic philosopher’s emphasis on ethical behavior and its return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seneca
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Calls for Day of Prayer
Ministers nationwide urged to observe April 24 as a prayer day to move white America toward racial equity. The sermon titled Justice to the Negro tests Christianity in America. Harding’s lynching stance and a proposed racial commission align with NAACP requests. Jas. Weldon Johnson leads the push. James H. Maurer of the Pennsylvania Federation of Labor vows action against peonage in Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Harding
Jas. Weldon Johnson
Jas. H. Maurer
Pennsylvania Federation of Labor
Georgia
Walnut Hills Missionary Society marks 17th anniversary
The Walnut Hills Educational Missionary Society observed its 17th anniversary on Friday April 15 at The Friendship Home 641 West Fourth Street city. Members showcased 1912 actions funding a missionary widow assisting First Baptist Walnut Hills aiding church building and missions in Africa Liberia and Berea Kentucky along with support for aged colored women homes and a mission farm in Dayton Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Hills
First Baptist Church
U. S
Berea
Dayton
Ohio
Lincoln Avenue
Africa
Liberia
West Coast Africa
E. B. Delaney
Clara Walker
Fernandia
Fla
Mary Gains
Park Avenue
Birdie Parker
Ohio Womans Baptist State Convention
Viro Grimes
Monfort Street
J. B. Taylor
Woodburn
The Smith Meeting at Park Street Church
Monday night at Park Street Church a blaze of glory welcomed Rev. B. F. Smith on the eve of his conference departure to speak. An admirable program followed featuring the oration of Mr. Odum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Street
B. F. Smith
Odum
Lyceum Theatre Week at a Glance of Vaudeville and Pictures
The Lyceum Theatre presents a Paramount feature each Sunday, plus a weekly lineup including The Pleasure Seekers production Monday and The Village Sleuth on Tuesday starring Charles Ray. Midweek features Louise Glaum with a moral picture and Friday’s Always Audacious with Wallace Reid in a double role. Also shows The Woman in Grey serial, Saturday’s The Scuttlers with Wm Farnum, and a special Sandy Burns all star engagement with a large cast and lavish stage presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
Pleasure Seekers
Chas. Ray
Rube
Sherlock Holmes
Night Carter
Louise Glaum
Associated Producers
Wm Farnum
Great Fox
Sscuttlers
Sandy Burns
Philadelphia
Standard Theater
Sweetie May
Sam Russell
Fred Hart
Bonnie Bell Drew
Georgie Davis
Terry Williams
The Lincoln Theater Showcases Daily Photoplays
Decorators have finished beautifying the Lincoln with a modern theater layout and continuous shows from 10 AM to 11 PM. Sunday features The Old Fashioned Boy with Matt and Jeff. Monday A Full House and The Double Adventure. Tuesday The Sins of Rozanne and The Cradle of Courage. Thursday Dont Ever Marry. Friday The Frisky Mrs Johnson. Saturday Ruth Roland in The Avenging Arrow and The Bait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Ray
Matt
Jeff
Bryant Washburn
Chas, Hutchinson
Rozanne
Joe Ryan
Purple Riders
Friady
Hands Unto God Community Invitation
A page note invites all readers to a free open gathering titled Hands Unto God at paged location 68:31. The event stresses inclusivity with no collection or fees. All are welcome, including ladies and gentlemen.
Bert Williams shines as Broadway star at Lyric
Bert Williams, star of Broadway Beauties Company now at the Lyric, dazzles with pantomime and mimicry. His histrionic presence, once an international household name, continues to bring fame and fortune, making him a premier figure in real comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Williams
Broadway Beauties
The
Lyric
Wright’s $36 thousand legal work on mayor’s traction plan
Edward H. Wright known as Silent Ed, a Thompson-Lundin committeeman from the Second ward, billed $30,612 for legal work on Mayor Thompson’s traction scheme. The salary details show his rate at $100 per day, higher than seven other lawyers who billed $50 to $150 daily, per Controller Harding’s report. The piece notes Chicago Mayor Thompson’s support for colored men and their willingness to back him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Wright
Thompson- Lundin
Thompson
Harding
Chicago Tribune
Return Meeting Planned After Praise For Dr Smith
A public gathering featured Mrs. Anderson and Rev Fornum with lengthy praise and sermons. Rev Smith criticized Jim Crowism in strong terms while The Union editor W P Dabney presided. Thousands praised Dr Smith and urged his return. the article notes school support for children and strong church loyalty to God and race. The piece signals a planned follow up gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Fornum
W. P. Dabney
the Union
Rev. Smith
Mrs Louisa Franklin Opens At Tremont Street Salon
Mrs Louisa Franklin completes hair and scalp treatment course under Madam J H Toran and launches business at 1610 Tremont St Fairmount with Eureka Scalp Food line. Phone West 2490 R. She will handle Eureka Scalp Food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Franklin
J. H. Toran
Tremont St
Fairmount
Phone
West
Eureka
Says He's Colored. Louisville Man Arrested in Miscegenation Case
Carl Johnson, an alleged white man, was arrested in New Albany Ind on miscegenation charges after he and Grace Henson a Negro woman tried to obtain a license in Jeffersonville but were refused. A license was later issued in New Albany and the couple married. Johnson asserts he is a Negro while authorities assert he is white, a matter debated by local officials and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Carl Johnson
New Albany
Ind
Harvey B. Holmes
Johnson
Grace Henson
Jeffersonville
Holmes
Sellersburg
9th St YMCA Offers Ideal Lodging for Men
The 9th Street YMCA provides lodging for men and young men with steam heat electric lights hot and cold water shower baths cafeteria service and a Christian environment emphasising wholesome surroundings and comfortable accommodations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
9Th St. Y. M. C. A
A Greater Emancipation Than Lincoln's
E Banks V D M of Cincinnati Ohio will give a free Bible lecture at the Y M C A Auditorium 680 West Ninth street ground floor Sunday afternoon April 24 at 3 30 o clock. Meeting opens 3 o'clock lectures begins 3 30. Scriptural prophecy and current events inspire courage and hope for a torn race soon to be liberated from oppression. Ethopia Shall Soon Stretch Out Her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Banks
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Ninth Street
Ethiopia
Delegates Elected to State Grand Lodge in Ohio
Delegates chosen for the K of P State Grand Lodge in Canton Ohio include J S Lamb H J Ragland J R Austin Wm Washington and Capt S T Sneed Ohio State Brigade meeting in Columbus Ohio set for Sunday April 24 Delegates Capt S T Snead and Major Ollie Ford named for the delegation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Grand Lodge
K. of P
Canton
Ohio
J. S. Lamb
H. J. Ragland
J. R Austin
Wm. Washington
Capt
S. T. Sneed
Ohio State Brigade
Columbus
S. T. Snead
Ollie Ford
Detroit Women Decried For Smoking Gambling And Dress
Detroit April 14 reports by the Women s Auxiliary to the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Michigan to the Presiding Bishop describe women in the city as smoking gambling and drinking more than ever and dressing indecently in an era of materialistic epicureanism The statements condemn the decline of traditional womanly ideals and call for revelation and reform within the faith community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Dagoit
Protestant Episcopal Diocese
Michigan
Colored Ladies Reach Higher State of Civilization Remark
A brief remark notes that colored ladies have not yet attained a high state of civilization, reflecting a dated social viewpoint and tone from the era.
House for Sale with Seven Rooms and Yard Across Two Addresses
Frame house with seven rooms, furnace gas water and outside laundry. Lot 34x291 with fruit and shade at 6156 Ridge Ave. Also house and lot at 5312 Revena St Madisonville, Lot 33x55. Inquire S. S. Saunders Government Building or 2616 Kemper Lane Walnut Hills. Call Wolbrn 951-Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge-ave
Revena St
Madisonville
S. S. Saunders
Government Building
Kemper Lane
Walnut Hills
Call
Moonshine Raid Leads to Horace Watson Arraignment
Federal prohibition officers raided the home of Horace Watson at 1015 West Seventh street and found a ten gallon copper still, peach and corn mash, and moonshine. Watson, a Negro aged 31, pleaded not guilty before U S Commissioner Thomas M Gregory. Trial set for April 22 with bond of $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Horace Watson
West Seventh Street
Watson
United States
Thomas M. Gregory
In the Interest of Truth Accuracy and Efficiency
A fragmentary line recalls a historical phrase about truth accuracy and efficiency linked to a marching phrase in a valley of death. The text appears as a misread OCR fragment with approximately six hundred characters implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley of Death
One Thousand Cards Printed for Two Dollars and Twenty Six Cents
Advertising offer promises 1000 cards printed with any wording for 2.26 delivered anywhere. Samples available, agent will call. Company owned building at 8710 Lueders Ave Cincinnati Ohio, no rent.
A Good Investment Cherry Grove Lots For Sale
Investment notice offers ownership of one or more lots in Cherry Grove with plans for trees and strawberry plantings. Development payments asked with no interest, $3 monthly, price $59.50 per lot. Warranty deed and money back guarantee. Descriptive booklet available from Homestead Development Association, Dept. A Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Development Association
Dept. A
West Court Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Printing Ad Placeholder From K Ebersole Co Cincinnati
Small classified notice for printing services by K Ebersole Printing Co featuring contact details Ridge 592 27120 Lueders Ave Cincinnati and pricing note mentioning revive wording for 1.86 dollars with no rent required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Ebersole Printing Co
Ridge
Lueders Ave
Cincinnati
Wonderful Hair Grower advertised by J Walker and Mrs Ros
An advertisement promotes J Walker s Wonderful Hair Grower available from Mrs Ros Easily at 652 Kenyon Avenue. It claims to treat scalps and grow hair under any conditions and offers wholesale and retail purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon Avenue
Printing Ad Offers Cheap Cards and Stationery
Printing done cheap. Business cards 1000 for 2.25. Wording any. Letter heads envelopes bill heads dodgers. Society printing. Wedding invitations announcements dances parties. Church printing specialty. Entertainment tickets 2.26 per 1000. Call Ridge 692 for samples. agent will call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge
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