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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
4
A concise quotation discusses the struggle for freedom and justice, contrasting tyranny with democracy. It frames the Asiatic submitting to oppression versus the European rising in revolt, urging endurance of rights and truth born from protest.
A short verse urges speaking out against injustice and urges the few who dare to raise their voices to right the wrongs of many. It contrasts silent condemnation with how protest empowers society and prevents tyranny.
A collection of sayings and proverbs from diverse sources including Bunyan Acts 7 48 and a Chinese proverb urging personal responsibility. The compilation also includes lines urging self reliance and inner virtue with reference to George Sand and general counsel on conduct and success.
The Union urges readers to mail personal notes or send via postal card or telephone message, offering free short notes and charging for longer ones or advertising. It notes surprise over Sir J. W. Grey joining a unique party and congratulates the host and participants, remarking that some people are born for good luck.
Madisonville Ohio residents gather for Christmas carols at Walnut Hills and Madisonville led by Miss Bernice Spaulding. Notables include Rev. F Arnold, Mrs. EB Glenn, and J. W. Grey. Report mentions health, weddings, church Cantatas, club events, and holiday generosity at Crawford's Old Men's Home.
At Chapel St a meeting selected nine talented applicants as members of a steadily developing intellectual group.
A brief East and West column notes low attendance at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with six present Monday, one Tuesday, none Wednesday. It mentions Ruth Saunders ill, sermons by Rev Charles King and Rev Lu Glass, Home addresses for J H Botts and Ursula Roley, and Bethlehem Sunday School/B. P. U. convening January 12, 1936. Guests include Fred Yancey Nicholas Neblett Dana Clark at James Brown home last Friday.
The Dillard University Singers, a 60 voice chorus, gave their debut on Sunday afternoon in New Orleans. Performers included soprano Ethel Muse contralto Gladys Jones tenor Traverse Crawford and Ram sey Bridges whose contributions enhanced the program.
A continuation from Page 1 endorses Emergency Conservation Work led by Mr Fechner. It credits the Negro press for public awareness of benefits to about 50,000 young men and veterans facing unemployment. The letter notes wartime conservation advances under Roosevelt and highlights the role of African American citizens supporting roughly 1,000,000 dependents across the U.S. It closes with wishes for a merry Christmas and prosperity in the New Year from Edgar G. Brown.
Col Simmons delivers two themes in a keynote address in Coffeyville Kansas. He portrays the era as a prophetic moment and cites John Brown as shaping Kansas to frame his remarks. The Coffeyville Daily Journal reports on his audience impact and rhetorical impact during the event.
A front page report details a hall filled with white attendees awaiting Mr. Simmons, hailed as one of the three greatest Negroes in modern history for education and service. He spoke nearly two hours, delivering vivid word pictures of Caesar, Hannibal, Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, while the crowd pressed for autographs and his race celebrated his departure.
A San Francisco reader criticizes Charles Bradford's Two Stories from America for using the word Jap and notes a broader pattern of derogatory terms like Chinks Niggers Blackie and Wop in American media. The letter argues Jap promotes race hatred and calls for its withdrawal from future usage by American comrades and sympathizers.
Xmas gift offer from Ebersole's Printing Co promises a free item to churches lodges schools and similar groups. See ad on page six for details and eligibility.
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