17 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1921
Page
1
A historical notice commends police and detectives including Procter and Hall for swift recovery of jewels. It highlights colored officers’ courage, recalls past arrests by Charles Payne, and laments limited advancement due to color, urging fair field and no favor despite progress.
A letter to the New York Tribune rebuts its Haiti Santo Domingo piece. It challenges alleged barbarism claims, cites historical exports under different regimes, and argues occupation was a war precaution to protect the Panama Canal. The author calls for recognizing Haiti and Santo Domingo facts and urges truth to resolve world problems.
A collection of quotes on advertising from notable figures emphasizes the necessity and impact of constant promotion. It argues advertising equals essential costs like taxes and rent, and that persistent effort sustains wealth and business growth, urging merchants to wake up and advertise.
A playful note contrasts annual bills with daily duties and the lure of summer. It evokes nostalgia for the Good Old Summertime, hinting at yearly routines and seasonal longing.
Paris reports wide enthusiasm for new dance innovations such as the caterpillar crawl baloncelle polka criolla and snail sneak approved by dancing masters. The piece notes the dances’ varying styles and mentions social reflections on poverty crime and racial prejudice with attributed remarks by Dr. R. R. Wright.
Thomas Forney 74 year old prize paternal champion of Ohio and father of 24 children was sent to Juvenile Court for failure to support his minors. Born a slave in Asheville he served as a body servant to a Confederate officer and later as a private in the Spanish American War. He was married twice and survived by four of his children. Judge Homer Bostwick ordered the children, ages 6 to 14, placed in the Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' Home at Xenia until Forney can provide support I speedily promised.
A wry note contrasts religious admonitions with harsh realities of crime and punishment, suggesting that strict adherence to scripture may clash with secular law as jails and penitentiaries await offenders. The piece hints at social consequences of moral strictness and law.
A brief commentary notes that the last U S census on illiteracy shows far more white individuals without education, challenging prevailing prejudices about literacy and race. The piece argues ignorance spans groups.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People reports a $116.50 donation from colored inmates of Wisconsin State Prison at Waupun. The contribution to aid Tulsa riot victims was sent by prisoner Eddie Ripley.
The first monthly meeting on December 12 featured President Mrs Florence Belle Jones and officers Mrs Mary S. Miles and Mamie Trotter. Guest Sir Fred Schneller spoke on sustaining a permanent club, with remarks on the new gas rate and campaign appreciation. A luncheon, music, and committee formations followed, and attendees reported a cheerful gathering.
A reader praises Clara G. Stillman of Clifton Springs and her letter in The World advocating progress in the race question. The writer cites Dr. James Rowland Angell and Sir William Ferris, arguing for faith in God and humanity to reform society, condemn racism, and warn civilization may decline without moral renewal. The piece urges Stillman to author a book titled Christian Civilization on Trial.
Rev W M Young D D evangelist conducts nightly services at 2823 Preston Street drawing large crowds. Sunday marks last communion and revival finale with sermons from Nehemiah 4 3 and Revelation 22 3. A coven ant meeting and communion are scheduled in the afternoon led by Rev L W Johnson Pastor.
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