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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1921
Page
2
The Union aims to teach loyalty and pride, urging readers to work together for spiritual, material, mental, moral and political betterment. It quotes Seneca and stresses joint effort, urging support for communal advancement and unity.
The annual N A A C P gathering in Cleveland featured President Smith and Secretary Ines from the city. The report highlighted growth and good accomplished with future betterment prospects. Debates over lynching and Jim Crow policies drew strong interest while Chas Gilpin received the Spingarn medal and praise was given to Dr. DuBois, Secretary Johnson and others.
Varner a leading white citizen was paid $20 to settle a sensational case accusing Baxter McCrary of alienating his wife. McCrary was ordered out of the state last year but the dispute hinged on color rather than crime.
Hundreds of colored graduates from high schools and colleges prepare to enter the world to compete with white classmates. The article notes that opportunity favors the ambitious, diligent, and honest, and that success is possible for everyone. It urges readiness and persistence.
Population totals for the TU show 105 710 624 persons with 94 822 431 white, 14 462 012 Negro, 242 959 Indians, 11 925 Japanese, 61 646 Chinese, 5 603 Filipinos, 2 505 Hindus, 1 230 Koreans and 147 others. 1910 figures listed: 81 721 957 white, 9 827 762 Negro, 265 683 Indians, 72 157 Japanese, 71 521 Chinese, 160 Filipinos, 2 545 Hindus, 462 Koreans and others Maoris. Rates of increase for principal races during the period are noted.
The Lyceum presents a week of film and stage offerings from July 10 to 17. Featured acts include CHAS RAY in The Old Swimmin Hole, CHAS High Towers Dreamland Girls Do, Norma Talmage in Passion Flower, Country Store, Restless Sex with Marion Davis, Candy Night, Thunder Bolt Jack with Jack Hoxie and The Heart of Texas Ryan, Prairie Trail with Tom Mix, and Fatty Arbuckle in The Round Up.
An article argues that over a decade total population fell while the Negro population declined and prejudice rose. It cites emigration, ambition, and assimilation as factors, noting Mullatoes moving North and whites increasingly intermixing, warning of a future America too colored to draw a color line.
Horace Sudduth reports multiple Walnut Hills home sales to local buyers. Wallace and Pearl Brown acquire Mary Donlan s five room modern house at 3254 Leresford avenue and occupy it. Henry MacQuery and Carrie McQuery buy Elia Stanton s eight room home at 2718 Ashland avenue and move in. Woodson S Anderson and Daisy E Anderson purchase Albert E Smith and Georgine K Smith s eight room house at 1111 Myrtle avenue and reside there.
The dealer sold to John Wilson and Malisa Wilson for John W. Goode two houses at 2469 11 May Street Walnut Hills, one for living and one as an investment. He also sold to Mr and Mrs Chas L Sanders the six room house at 102 Cutter Street for the Twelfth Street Building and Loan Association, with the Sanders moving into their new home.
The records show transfers to Mr and Mrs Leroy Johnson for Mrs Fannie Lewis five room house at 103 Mound Street and to Carl Harrison for Sarah Wides eleven room modern house at 725 West Seventh Street. Mr and Mrs Harrison plan to use the property as an investment and buyers expect to move into their new homes within thirty days.
The seller transferred the eight room modern house at 731 Richmond street to Eesie Williams and Lula Williams for Mrs. Bertha Turner. The Williamses plan to move into the new home within thirty days.
Mrs Lucille Blackburn of Madisonville has completed the course in Poro hair and scalp treatment instructed by Mrs Ollie M Sanders.
In a New York Sun brief, apartment neighbors learn the Newlyweds use dice to settle daily rules. Mrs Newlywed proposes casting to decide who rules the household for a day, with the five natural points determining daily authority, hoping to curb quarrels and avoid divorce courts.
A wave of man eating wolves has killed over a dozen people in San Pedro and Cuatro Cienegas, Mexico. Packs roam roads attacking travelers as five Mexicans were slain on a highway near Cuatro Cienegas and a night watchman at Tabuca ranch near San Pedro was killed. Dozens of further attacks are reported with victims left skeletal remains.
The French government conducts experiments to test resistance and durability of colonial woods. Contrary to belief, colony timber is not the cabinet-grade hardwood but common varieties suited for ordinary construction. A uniform commercial name groups related species by botanical likeness and usage. The timber is categorized by character and end use.
The National Geographic Society highlights Admirals Peary qualities in a bulletin based on Donald B. MacMillan's account from the successful polar expedition. MacMillan recalls Peary's care for his men, hands on aid, leadership during extreme cold, and inspiring enthusiasm that drove the crew toward victory in the Arctic quest.
The New York Association for the Blind reports many blind men become expert piano tuners. The Blind Tuners' Guild of New York has been chartered and holds monthly meetings as business steadily grows with increased skill and recognition.
The Scientific American notes a five ton cascara bark shipment from British Columbia showing the sole large provincial supply remains there as Washington and Oregon forests are exhausted. It warns against Japanese loggers who ship to Western drug firms and urges protection and cultivation to establish a future British Columbia industry.
Valuable material from waste, Keltona, produced from vegetable waste, with 264 potential uses for sawdust. Promoted for veneers, wall panels, chair backs, furniture parts, and many other applications. Claimed to imitate marble, nails readily, easy to saw and shape, can be polished with sandpaper.
Sunday and Monday showings feature Pearl White in The Tiger's Cub and Sky Ranger with Geo Seitz and June Caprice. Tuesday presents Love Honor and Obey with Mystery Mind. Thursday offers The Hawks Trail and While New York Sleeps. Friday Palace of Darken Windows, Saturday Ruth Roland in Avenging Arrow and Helen Holmes in The Manager of the Band. Sunday July 17 Small Town Idol.
A quoted exchange contrasts appearances and income as a husband’s wealth is questioned. One speaker notes fine clothes and a car imply money, while the other cautions that extravagance does not prove earnings. The dialogue centers on perception versus financial reality.
A seven room house at 833 Laurel St is offered for sale. See the owner after 3 p.m. The listing promises a fine chance for a comfortable home.
Mrs Mary Cartwright has completed the course of Poro hair and scalp treatment instructed by Mrs Onie M Sanders in this local professional training record.
Mrs Wright operates a confectionery at 1326 John Street offering cream sodas and a variety of candies. Visit for refreshments and a friendly stop in the neighborhood.
Two five room bungalows with bath laundry furnace and electric lights offered at best Lincoln Avenue square. Properties at 1230 and 1224 Lincoln Ave amenable to small cash and balance as rent plus phone Woodburn 2029.
Neatly furnished rooms available by the week at 520 Clinton Street. Call West 1047 L for details and availability.
Four room flat available for rent at 5317 Whetsil Avenue Madisonville offering modern conveniences. Contact for details and pricing.
Public notice of a rental listing at 2058 Kerper Ave West Hazel phone Wollen 2086 L. The ad states a neatly furnished room with modern conveniences available for rent and provides contact details for inquiry.
Mrs J C Hughes lists herself as agent for thol Soap at 1010 Lincoln Ave and promotes Hot Springs men’s soap products.
The notice promotes a direct purchase plan offering a price of 2.26 dollars with delivery to any location and no rent by owning the building. It urges samples first and invites readers to drop a payment or call, with an agent to call back.
Advertisement offers one thousand printed cards for 1.81 delivered anywhere with no rent due. No special requirements. Samples available. Drop a postal or phone. Agent will call. K Ebersole Printing Co addresses and Ridge 592 in Cincinnati Ohio provided.
Mrs Thos Easily has opened headquarters for treating scalps and growing hair with C J Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower. Goods available here at wholesale and retail at 653 Kenyon Avenue.
Printing done cheap offering business cards and stationery bundles. 1000 business cards and entertainment tickets priced at 2.25. Also includes letter heads envelopes bill heads dodgers and dance party notices. Invites church printing and delivery by agent samples. Ridge 692 K L Ebersole 3710 Lueders Ave Cincinnati 0.
Mes Fannie L Brown scalp specialist promotes Mme D L Butler hair grower at 1654 Elmore Street in Camminsville with contact Park 1911 X.
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