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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1919
Page
2
The Union urges solidarity among its audience and stresses spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political cooperation. It appeals for collective effort and discourages debt by urging readers to subscribe, offering ten cents a month.
J Aubrey Lane a sophomore in Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine was elected vice-president of Kappa Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Lane led the Negro Student Body fight against segregation in the S A T C and chaired Sorority Affairs aiding Delta Sigma Theta chapter formation. He attended Douglass School and Walnut Hills High School.
A regional plea from The Union urges readers to support the paper through subscriptions. It condemns nonpayers as traitors to the race while praising those who cannot pay and offering free copies to some. The message asks readers to reflect on their own loyalty and role in supporting the newspaper.
Dr. Rockwell Clancy of the Methodist Episcopal Church voices concern over what he terms a menace of Mohammedanism and Buddhism in America. He cites estimates of 8,000 Muslims praying facing Mecca daily and 340,000 in territories under American flag as followers of Islam, noting Buddhism has raised its cross as well.
The Appeal quotes Dr Clancy on plans for Christian ministers to meet Japanese brides at ports and perform ceremonies. It condemns the centenary program as neutralizing other faiths while accusing the Methodist Episcopal Centenary Committee of discrimination. It contrasts Christianity with Islam and Buddhism, arguing Mohammedanism or Buddhism fosters manhood.
The Field Illustrated notes that both cow breeds show occasional black noses, indicating ancestral color predominance. The article asks why such color shifts cannot occur in people, arguing on the common animal roots of all humans and other animals.
Distinguished guests at the Hotel Astor New York included Hon. Fiorella H. La Guardia and Hon. Chas. W. Anderson with wife on Saturday May 24th. The note lauds New York’s vastness and prominence.
Langston Co. F. U. R. E. of P. launches a Cincinnati area popularity contest. Votes cost 1 cent with two top votegetters winning a 150 diamond ring and a 50 round trip ticket to Atlantic City. Contest lists numerous named ladies including Mrs. Nellie Toran and Miss Rosey Brookes with entries and biweekly publication.
A concise remark argues that talent surpasses race, stating there is no time to consider color when a person shows the requisite skill and capability. The source emphasizes merit over race in judging an individual’s worth.
In Virginia a number of funeral processions were used to smuggle liquor. Authorities opened a casket, uncovering illicit alcohol hidden during prohibited era activities.
A sharp remark notes a corpse joke tied to Ohio's prohibition era sentiment. The quip suggests fake funerals as a satirical response to dry times and state alcohol policy.
A splendid audience greeted Dr. Du Bois at Union Baptist Church Tuesday evening. His address drew earnest attention, serious consideration and enthusiastic response from attendees.
The Lincoln Theatre lists a week of features with Wallace Reid in Alias Mike Moran on Sunday, Francis Ford in The Silent Mystery on Monday, an Artcraft Paramount Romance of Happy Valley on Tuesday, Wm. Farnum in The Bad Man on Wednesday, the Gaumont all star cast in The Hand of Vengeance and a Sennett comedy on Thursday, and Peggy Hyland in The Rebellious Bride on Friday plus all new vaudeville and a big country store every Friday.
T J Monroe presided with grace at a Cincinnati NAACP Branch event. Dr Roberts of Allen Temple gave the invocation and Dr Smith from Park Street Church introduced speakers. Prof Trotter played organ, Mr Reeves sang tenor. the executive committee organized a large crowd, many turned away for lack of tickets.
Local beauty services listing announces a scalp specialist acting as agent for Mme D L Butler, located at 1654 Elmore Street and Cumminsville area address details.
The World’s Work notes that the Russian socialists split into two groups called the Liensheviki and the Bolsheviki meaning Minority and Majority. It defines Menshevik as a moderate revolutionary and Bolshevik as a zealot seeking immediate utopia.
Eight room house built five years ago with four sinks two toilets gas heat side yard and rear yard listed at 3500 dollars with terms 500 dollars down and balance like rent. Contact J. S. Glassmeyer 2719 Hackberry St Woodburn 3039 or view at 1728 Hughes St.
Style and economy meet good fit as MISS BESSIE KELLER, a dressmaker, moves to 1297 CHAPEL STREET near Alms Place in Walnut Hills. Phone Woodburn 3438-Y.
For sale two story frame house with seven rooms. Terms available. See H. M. Higgins at 2715 Park Ave for details.
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