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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1922
Page
2
The Union advocates loyalty and pride to uplift the race and urges united effort spiritually, materially, mentally, morally, and politically. Seneca’s maxim frames the call to mutual benevolence as the publication seeks to teach cooperation and communal responsibility.
Mrs Ada Grubbs hosted a candy pulling while Miss Jennie Elders returns from Chicago. Master James Why shows improvement as Rev F C Locust Dr S J Watkins and Mr Lamptins and Covington citizens urge Hon Richard P Ernst to support the Dyer Anti Lynching Bill through influence.
The Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York plans to relocate from Fortieth Street to Harlem. Once a slave-descended congregation, the 4000-member church will dedicate over 300000 dollars to construct the finest Negro church in Harlem with a 2000-seat auditorium and modern amenities, while a Times-Star letter-respondent questions wealthier church building versus aiding the needy.
Richardson and Jackson of Mivalet Co Charleston bought about $16,000 worth of laundry machinery in the city last week. The firm runs multiple branches including tailoring, dry cleaning, shoe repair, and laundry in a main street building. They own a brick plant and conduct extensive yearly business with near unlimited credit at Capital City Bank in Charleston.
W. E. B. DuBois, under St Andrew's Brotherhood, addressed a large audience at St Andrew's Church last Wednesday. An Episcopalian, he presented a thorough talk on The Pan-African Conference and noted related addresses given in Dayton to regional schools.
W P Dabney introduced Dr DuBois in a public address focusing on loyalty to the race and the dangers of segregation in public schools. DuBois is highlighted for his dedication to the African American community.
A poetic portrait describes a gifted talker who dominates every moment from morning to night. She speaks of motion below and flight above, quarrels and rages, love and gentleness, and continues even in sleep with unending chatter.
Matthew Bullock, a Black man sought for return to North Carolina, has been freed in Hamilton Ontario. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People announced the liberation after a Canadian government declined to deport him following a request from the United States State Department.
Last week the Crescent Club in the Sterling Hotel hosted Dr. DuBois during his city stay. Wednesday’s dinner honored DuBois and actor Chas. S. Gilpin, who attended despite infrequent social commitments. Gilpin returned Saturday as host for a memorable late supper. The club, with ten current members, may consider associates.
The article notes rumors that the Mississippi governor faces a lawsuit for destroying the virtue of a young girl, his stenographer, while contrasting prevents on Black men’s supposed violence and white protection of women, suggesting racial double standards in the discourse.
John Marcus testifies in his divorce suit that Mary Alexander Marcus and a son of evangelist Billy Sunday were found together in a Cincinnati hotel room last summer. He files before Judge Charles W. Hoffman, suggesting Sunday’s home life or sermons may lack impact.
Prince Albert Bowler a Tennessee native and music teacher at a famed school of music was indicted by the Hamilton County grand jury on charges he attacked a fourteen year old girl who accompanied him to the music school under the pretense of entering a dancing class. The report notes the attack occurred in a vulnerable context and mentions racial remarks about lynching.
The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs of Cincinnati hosts a Fred Douglass Anniversary and Pew Service at First Baptist Church Lincoln and Park avenues Walnut Hills on Sunday February 12 1922 at 3 p m for Fred Douglass Memorial Home. Each club will participate with members and friends. A fine program is planned and all are invited. By request of City Federation of C W C Mrs J H Branch chairman Mrs M A Williams Mrs Metts.
Chicago January 2 Prohibition and the independent attitude of modern women have caused a scarcity of babies. The Child Welfare League of America reports it cannot meet adoption demand. C L Carstens of New York, director, warns that soon there may be no babes available for adoption. He notes fewer births in better class homes and, while some women seek adoption after marriage, prohibition reduces dependent babies in lower class homes, widening the gap.
The remark notes a historical change in attitudes toward white and colored babies with a provocative line about prewar times. It reflects social views on race and population, implying supply and demand dynamics and shifting value placed on different racial groups.
The excerpt argues that current white resistance to mixed births will fade as independent ideas and birth control theories spread. It predicts white populations will diminish while Black babies become scarce and valued, implying a future racial demographic shift. The quotes reflect alarmist views on race and reproduction.
The Ladies' Republican Club will meet Monday night February 13 at The Hotel Sterling. Miss Adler from the county prosecutor's office and Mr. Leslie Tull are among speakers scheduled.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People met Monday night at St Johns Church with a large crowd. Jas H Robinson spoke on Lincoln and Douglass. R G Brown received thanks for securing witnesses in the Holt murder case and a deputy was named to follow the trial. Edward L Johnson, secretary, praised as capable and diligent.
The Lincoln Theatre schedules a busy run from Sunday February 12 through Sunday February 20 featuring Buck Jones in The Big Punch and Get Your Man, Ruth Roland in White Eagle, Steel Heart, Breaking Through, Rough Neck, Eddie Polo in Secret Four, William S Hart in The Silent Man, Louise Glum in Greater Than Love, and a bonus chance to win a season ticket by leaving a name at the box office.
For Rent notices include a 3 room flat at 3244 East Ridgway Avenue Walnut Hills price 25 dollars monthly for adults, furnished rooms at 2921 Montfort Place Woodburn 4115 L, neat furnished room with modern amenities at 3058 Kerpe, furnished room for gentlemen at 2150 Florence Avenue, boarder wanted with meals at 706 Mound Street through Mrs Tolles, and a room for board or light housekeeping with Welbin 2080 R.
Mrs P F Townsend of 1204 Chapel Street Walnut Hills provides Woodburn 860 L as contact details.
The article describes the traditional Japanese practice of Hari-kiri, detailing ritual steps from insult to seppuku. It outlines family involvement, the lotus ritual, sword and cloth setup, and the ceremonial decapitation followed by a restorative message to the aggressor. It concludes with a provocative remark praising Japanese people.
A fragment from a Jane Taylor poem titled My Mother recalls a mother feeding rocking and comforting a sleeping child. The readable lines evoke maternal care with references to gentle breast kisses and lullabies. The text ends with unclear garbled letters after the stanza.
Visit Madam Reeder's hair parlor to see nonedrfal and speedy results from a newly discovered hair restorer made of combiags. Phone Wood burn 5452. 3702 Alms Piece Walnut Hilla.
Printed for two dollars and twenty six cents delivered anywhere. Our regular price is lower than competitors. Do not pay more. See samples first. Drop postal or phone. agent will call at once. We own our building and pay no rent. K Ebersole Printing Co.
An advertised deal offers one thousand cards printed for 1.85 delivered anywhere with regular pricing and no extra charges. The offer includes sea samples and directs inquiries to Ridge 592 and Lueders Ave in Cincinnati Ohio.
Mrs Thos Easily operates scalp treatment headquarters offering J Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower for growth under all conditions. Available wholesale and retail at 652 Kenyon Avenue with purchases possible locally.
Printing ads promote cheap business cards 1100 for 2.25 and other items like envelopes bill heads dodgers and society printing. Wedding invitations and announcements, dances and parties offered. Church printing specialty. Entertainment leaflets priced 2.26 per 1000. Call Ridge 532. K L SBERSOLE at 719 Lueders Ave Cincinnati.
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