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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1920
Page
2
The Union published by W P Dabney in Cincinnati outlines its mission to promote true royalty and pride among the people, urging collective work for spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political advancement.
A quoted maxim appears in a short, moralizing note. The line echoes the Golden Rule with literary phrasing, reflecting a didactic tone common in period newspapers. The fragment lacks identifiable names, dates, or places.
Mr Albert Johnson suffered a painful at work accident. Mrs Julia Harloway was buried last Wednesday. Mrs Wilkerson sustained internal injuries in an automobile incident. Mrs Julia Linsley hosted a five course dinner Sunday honoring Dr A B Snowden. Mrs Fannie Coleman is listed as sick.
Mrs E Cook entertained the Tri angle Club Friday. The Lincoln Club hosted Mrs D Ferris Monday evening. Mrs Meade fell and broke three ribs. Mrs Debring improves. Capt C Armstrong leads a Bible class. The Union subscription drive targets new readers. Local residents include Mrs Hughes's son who died suddenly and Mrs Culpher returning from Steubenville Ohio. Mr George of Dayton visited, Mrs Houstons City Hospital visit. Hibbigs went to Nashville. Reverend Ross' wife remains poorly.
The Cincinnati Post comments on the year 1919 lynchings showing 82 people lynched in the United States, up 18 from the previous year, arguing against celebrating such records and urging restraint in 1920.
The holiday season wedding joined Miss Lelia B Dabney a prominent Richmond social figure and Dr W S Wilder a Newark dentist. The December 27 ceremony at the Dabney home conducted by Rev Dr W T Johnson of the First African Baptist Church featured Yuletide decorations and colored light displays.
An ornate arch and hanging wedding bell framed a formal midsize parlor wedding at 7 35 p m. Curtis Jordans orchestra played Mendelssohn as the bridal party entered. Miss Laura Vestry bore the ring, the gown and accessories described, and the bride and groom received many gifts including items from the Philippines. The couple departed by train to Atlantic City and New York with plans for a Newark reception.
Mr William J Mill, a local contractor, bought a large well furnished Mt Washington farm with an eight room dwelling and modern conveniences. He faced possession difficulties and left his Linwood Road home after many years. Mrs Hattie McClung of Pittsburg visited, and Mrs Armstrong hosted a yuletide gathering for Mr and Mrs Battle. John Carroll, age 94, died at his daughter's home. Lannia Clay is ill, Lizzie Branch ill with pneumonia, prayer services held at Bethel Church. The Morgans spent a week in Madisonville with relatives. Little Geneva Olymph remains ill.
A collection of worldly sayings with origins in German Italian Hebrew and English. The quotes emphasize hidden truths, faith leading to heresy, a hero revealed by hardship, business through meals and balance between fear and rashness.
Dr William T Hornaday notes most Alaskan browns and grizzlies resemble each other yet show group characteristics. He lists eight six species in current zoo collections from Admiralty to Kobuk, and mentions Dr Merriam’s 86 species study sparked by skulls.
In Springfield county records the martyred president's wealth at death is listed as $110,206.80 in bonds and cash. Lincoln left no will, and the estate was divided among Mrs. Lincoln, Robert T. Lincoln, and Thomas Lincoln, each receiving $36,765.60. Notes for money loaned totaling about $5,000 are listed as worthless.
The New York Medical Journal proposes a theory that fever may stem from dehydration of the blood. Studies suggest a rapid rise in body temperature, potentially reaching extreme levels, contrary to earlier beliefs that such highs were impossible.
The article clarifies that a tidal wave is not caused by tides but by events such as hurricanes, wind, underwater earthquakes, submarine volcanic eruptions, or seabed shifts. It notes that seismic disturbances can trigger a sudden water surge when seabed blocks move, producing a tidal wave.
A brief dialogue about borrowing silverware and dishes from new neighbors. Wife notes she has everything she needs but wants to compare theirs to theirs, prompting curiosity about home finery. The exchange carries a light, domestic mood.
A colorful quip-laden passage describes a magician who claimed versatile poker hands and a dangerous wit. The speaker notes the con artist barely escaped with his life as a wild animal hunt rumor swirls about him and a supposed blind tiger gesture.
A young man asks for approval to marry, but a wary Mr. Camrox warns that the son in law may not fit the family after getting acquainted. A detective notes the suspect is ill, catching him off guard due to spotted fever, and questions how he was found sick.
Madame C J Walker hair goods available at 106 Milton Street residence of Mrs. Gaither Styles with wholesale and retail access for all agents. Contact Canal 4982 Y. Also millinery by Miss Carrie Mason at 13135 Foraker Avenue Walnut Hills with Woodburn 744 L.
Advertises one thousand cherds for sale at 1.85 with no rent thanks to owning the building. Reader urged to drop postal or phone for samples and agent will call immediately. Descriptive details minimal and phrasing abrupt, reflecting an old classified style.
Mrs Hassie Hamilton completed the Poro System Course under Mrs Mattie Brooks and remains at 2822 Alms Place.
Kemper Lane Eberson Printing Co offers cheap printing of entertainment tickets for churches and societies, including dances picnics lectures and suppers. Also wedding and business printing with letterheads envelopes and cards at 1.85 per 1000, call Ridge 395 R for samples.
A satirical exchange notes belief in plain people’s wisdom when they share the same views as Senator Sorghum. A profiteer claims never to act against conscience, while a bystander retorts that not all possess such easy consciences.
A fragmentary dialogue evokes a period invitation to the dance with lively banter. A young man invites a girl, using colloquial phrasing that echoes a Chesterfield style and hints at an informal social scene.
Tea requires rainfall of 60 inches and irrigation not feasible. A humid atmosphere is needed for optimal growth and production.
Mrs Edden Markum completes study of Pore Hair System under Mrs E H Young and sets up business at 525 West Sth Street, ready to operate.
Classified notice for property or lot sale listing under G4LZ at North College Hill with contact numbers Ganal 3333 and Woodburn 1187 R. W. B. Bush is listed as attorney.
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