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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1921
Page
2
The Union announces its address and editor W P Dabney at 420 McAllister Street Cincinnati The publication outlines its purpose to disseminate news and teach moral values quoting Seneca What thou to others shall have done others will do the like to thee with a note on subscription rates for various periods
Mr Morris Stith, brother of Mrs Emma Woodson, died Tuesday morning. Mrs Jas Jones of OBryanville has served on the jury for weeks. The Christian Culture Club at First Baptist Cumminsville drew a large crowd for Pew Sunday with strong spirit and a generous collection. Lieut Gamblee and Dr Vaughan, guests of Attorney Briges, hunted in the northern state region and reportedly killed 147 rabbits.
Second Baptist Church in Madisonville reports a powerful Sunday sermon on Growth Evening and Christian Living. Baptisms follow morning service. Pastor Rev E H Blue left for Atlanta to visit parents and will return for communion Sunday. Missionary Club led by Mrs Mollie Combs held a devotional on A Vile Tongue. Rummage sale planned Friday at Mrs Comb s residence. Visiting Committee led by Mrs Flora Simpson busy with invitations. Church notes prosperity and welcomes visitors.
The Paris sensation Landru, a Frenchman known as the Bluebeard, faced trial for luring and killing numerous women. Described as over 50, he sought middle aged, moneyed companions, believing they would be grateful for his attentions. His bald head and fine black beard were noted as memorable traits. The piece condemns the French press for glorifying the killer.
A historical portrait of No. 10 Downing Street as the long-occupied official home of Britain's prime ministers since 1735. The piece details its modest exterior, interior cabinet room, and garden, noting the seat of power, the prime minister’s presence, and key moments linking No. 10 to the American Revolution and War of 1812, including Pitt and Chatham.
Lyceum Theatre presents House of Good Pictures and Real Vaudeville on Monday featuring Moore and Moore, Berlena Banks, and Thomas Maghan plus Front Tier Star. Tuesday Billie Burke in Away Goes Prudence. Wednesday Anita Stewart in Sowing the Wind. Friday The Old West. Saturday Unseen Forces. Sunday Dorothy Gish in Flying Pat.
Sunday and Monday shows headline Wm Russell in Col orado Pluck. Daily double features and serials including Hurricane Hutch and Hand of Vengeance. Notable Pearl White Know Your Man and A Mother s Heart in December schedule at COUNTRY STORE.
The judge spent four hours detailing alleged crimes by Landru, stressing his magnetism as a lure to women. Jurors heard his eyes described as those of a murderer and a handsome criminal. A fashionably dressed viewer beside the Crown Prince of Persia pressed the crowd’s reactions as Landru smiled.
Marion Ohio November 27 Marion society stirred today over an attack on present day fashions by Harry James evangelist former Columbus theatre owner now conducting a revival here. Women will go to church with scarcely enough on in winter to cover their nakedness and in summer with furs up to their ears and try to make people believe they have real religion. You cannot give card parties attend dances and do other like things during the week and then heartily greet God Sunday morning and bid him good night at the close of the daygo out and perhaps never give a thought to Him during the remainder of the week. Hell will be full of such people.
A fragment quotes an evangelist on hell and women’s dress, remarking clothing was invented by the devil. The odd line suggests men will seek women in hell, with a humorous aside about Adam and Eve and fashion. Local readers note the sensational tone and old time preacher rhetoric.
From cattle ranch life to Harvard graduate and journalist, John W Harris becomes the only Negro member-elect of New York Citys Board of Aldermen, seated January 2. Born in Topeka he built a career from journalism. He founded and runs the New York News, serving the colored community and local city coverage.
A report details last week arrests of a small mixed group of boys in a burglary case. It notes multiple incidents of white and black highwaymen operating together and cites the Proctor house burglary as a major recent theft carried out by two white and two colored men. The piece ponders perceived double standards in moral judgments of races among white thieves versus colored individuals within society.
George W. Hays a Cincinnati district court crier for 50 years is among four Ohio Negroes named by Senator Willis for recorder of deeds in the District of Columbia, per a Washington dispatch. Hays says he is not a candidate, endorses others for Harding posts, and has declined endorsements to President Harding.
An eastern artist debuts a musical machine that uses continuous resistance wire loops with a sliding metal block to vary lift intensity in time with music. Pedal operated pullers move the block, allowing performance with or without a score. A related illuminated phonograph uses a cam controlled light rheostat synchronized with the record.
A Brazilian city once thriving along the Amazon now lies ruined as rubber deflation from Far East plantings in 1911 collapses. Merchants failed, suicides rose, and trade dwindled as rubber exports could not cover loans or freight costs, leaving Manaos near extinction.
Professor W. 8. Cooper studies Alaskan glaciers and notes Muir glacier has receded about 60 miles over 127 years. Findings appear in Scientific American.
Mrs. Thos. Easily has opened headquarters at 652 Kenyon Avenue to treat scalps and promote hair growth under any condition. Goods sold both wholesale and retail under J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower.
Advertisement for low cost printing including 1000 business cards for 2.25 and 1000 entertainment tickets. Also offers letterheads envelopes bill heads dodgers and wedding invitations announcements dances and parties. Church printing specialty with local contact K L Ebersole 710 Luederse Ave Cincinnati Ohio.
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