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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1919
Page
2
The Union publishes the election of officers for the ensuing term led by Noble Frank Brown as Illustrious Potentate and includes a ceremonial session planned for Thursday February 27 1919. The notice invites Nobles of Sister Temples in good standing to attend.
Dr J B Ford a Howard University graduate and twenty eight year old man has become the first Black doctor to take out a Bellevue Hospital ambulance. He answered his first call Wednesday morning and will serve in wards as part of the ambulance district covering much of the city’s middle east and west sides. He received his degree last October after several years of study in surgery and medicine.
The speaker defines Americanization as using a common language, uniting citizens under one flag, opposing anti American propaganda, and ending racial prejudice and immigrant divides. With the war ending, the hope is that the U S government will advance these aims and promote national unity.
Reverend W B Fleming of 720 West 8th Street in Sherman says his two children were sent to Stowe School outside his district by Principal Strickland. He insists Sherman School is crowded and accuses Stowe of housing children in cottages built for that purpose, removing his kids at noon. The N A A C P meeting and Pickens address are planned for next week.
In December 1918 from the wartime column Over There the letter writer Henry Allen of Co. H, 813th Pioneer Infantry, tells his father John H. Allen that he is well after going over the top on the 10th night and 11th day and plans to explain the experience soon. Henry notes his parents and others are well and mentions the barber shop background of the family on 514 John Street.
One of the most enthusiastic and harmonious annual sessions held by the Sinai Temple No 59 Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at the Masonic Hall Central Ave and Tennessee St Timreiny Night December 26 1918.
A December 27 reception hosted by the Antioch Baptist Church chair honored Director Andrew J. Johnson at his 946 West Seventh Street home. The event featured ornate parlor displays by Johnson, elegant gowns for attendees, formal dress, and Cassidy’s string band, with about 60 guests served four-course tea by four attendants.
The Palace Cabaret shines with Artie Matthews praised for lively singing and extra snap. Patron N Michelson, genial proprietor, draws growing crowds making the Palace a standout amusement resort in its class.
Lincoln Theatre presents a busy week with Pearl White in The Lightning Raider and Warner Oland. Herbert Brennan’s New York Life play starring Bert Lyttell. Clara Williams in Carmen of the Klondike. Antonio Merino in The Iron Test. Charlie Chaplin and Shoulder Arms. The Brass Bullet and Fatty Arbuckle. Virginia Pearson in Queen of Hearts. Bruce & Bruce jazz acts. a Friday country store.
London Answers notes the war era enriches English with military French and American phrases. Phrases such as going west and according to plan gain significance while ils ne passeront pas embodies grit. Decimated meaning one in ten, from Latin decimus, is clarified. fly versus flee usage in war reporting is discussed as well as Blighty among familiar terms.
The passage discusses the origin of camouflage tracing to the Hindoo word bilati meaning home and notes soldiers brought it from overseas. It explains camouflage as a French term meaning to blow smoke into another's eyes, defining it as an effective temporary blind.
A wartime cook book note presents patriotic dessert ideas using pantry staples. It includes a baked rice custard with optional meringue, a peanut butter spice cake with molasses and sour milk, and guidance on using leftover cereals in muffins, gems, and bread while beating batter well when eggs are scarce.
The text argues that education starts with careful observation, yielding facts and data. From facts we deduce general principles and apply them universally, elevating both reason and imagination through disciplined observation.
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