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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1921
Page
2
The Union promotes loyalty and pride among the people, urging cooperation for spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political advancement. It cites Seneca on reciprocity and outlines subscription rates and publication aims from Cincinnati Ohio.
A white supremacist appeal urges Wyoming residents to financially support and record racial property restrictions to bar Black residents from white areas. The letter promises legal, peaceful relocation of African Americans and includes pledge cards for property restriction and donations. It notes displays at the Wyoming club rooms and ends with a racially charged comment.
The Twenty first Biennial Session of the Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge met in Topeka Kansas from August 16 to 20 1921 and was among the most successful in recent years. Officers for the Supreme Lodge were elected for the next term, with several named individuals taking posts.
Washington reports President Harding's Birmingham address on race drew rebukes from Democrats and praise from Republicans. Democratic senators Harrison Watson Hefflin and McKellar condemned the speech, urging caution on racial equality policies. Republicans Calder Spencer Willis backed the President, praising his stance as courageous and truthful.
Law suits against the Order end as the Grand Lodge of Virginia has its fraternal charter revoked and relations severed. The Calanthe order grows rapidly under E G Tidrington, Supreme Worthy Councillor, with optimistic financial prospects.
At the Lyceum Lincoln Theatre Sunday through the week, Clarence Brooks stars in the Lincoln all star colored picture By Right Of Birth about an Indian fostered by white parents and an allottee of oil lands pursued for wealth. A colorful program includes Hurricane Hutch, Dust Of Desert, A Kick In High Life and Hand Of Vengeance with a double show and a $10000 reward episode.
The Lyceum Theater offers a week of new features starting Sunday November 13 with Girl From Nowhere starring Elaine Ham merstein as a select special. Monday and Tuesday November 14 15 present The Kentuckian a Paramount all star feature. Wednesday and Thursday November 16 17 show The Woman In His House a First National Super Feature. Thursday hosts Amateur Night. Friday November 18 Eugene O'Brien in The Last Door. Saturday November 18 Remorseless Love a pretty love story. Sunday and Monday November 19 20 Cinderella's Twin a Metro all star Country Store. Tuesday concludes with adjusters.
The Southern Workman reports progress in Negro education with 87 percent of Oklahoma's 50 570 colored children enrolled in 2020 21 and 1161 colored teachers employed. Schoolhouse spending exceeded 854 000, while Rosenwald funds supported building projects totaling two million dollars. State and private contributions across West Virginia Texas North Carolina and Louisiana funded salaries and summer schools for thousands of teachers, signaling growing educational investment and professional development.
President Millerand famed as the sanitary leader ordered baths in the Elysee but found Rambouillet limited to one tin Henri IV tub for the entire presidential suite. Plumbers arrived and Rambouillet now resembles a hotel with private baths, prompting Parisian psychologists to ponder how earlier presidents endured the lack.
For centuries people bathed little yet lived happily, accepting dirt as normal. The text argues that ancient church leaders equated sin with cleanliness and held holiness over sanitary practices, suggesting moral concerns outweighed hygiene concerns.
For rent two flats at Dabney Building 420 McAllister Street. Only reputable people need apply. Wanted a hairdresser for space in a beauty shop with modern equipment at Miracle Beauty Shop Temple Court Building Eighth and Plum Streets second floor.
Rent for a neatly furnished room with modern conveniences at 3058 Kerper. Board or light housekeeping offered. call Webern 2080-8 for details.
Joseph Schmidt of Prather-Allen Advertising argues newspapers drive success and warns that 84 percent of 1920 business failures occurred in firms that did not advertise. He notes few colored people recognize advertising value yet some succeed, and cautions against peanut policy thinking in big business.
The Calvary Baptist Church held the installation service for the newly elected pastor Rev W J Jackson on Sunday November six at 3 pm. Rev W A Page delivered the sermon, with charge by Rev Edison and Rev H L Page, and solo and duet performances added to the ceremony. Tributes from friends and well wishers were many.
Monday night after the Urban League Annual Conference in Chicago a testimonial dinner was hosted at City Club in honor of L Hollingsworth Wood Eugene Kinckle Jones and Charles S Johnson representing the National Urban League. Hosted by the City Club organizations with 266 guests including Julius Rosenwald and Jane Addams. Mary McDowell arranged the dinner and Mrs Joseph Bowne was toastmaster.
Edward H. L. Haefner, president of Alms & Doepke Co., urged YMCA advertising class members that opportunities in advertising grow daily and that big department stores succeed when public focus is tailored to value. He stressed cooperation between public-facing departments and sales. Fred Harries of the Cincinnati Retail Merchants Association added that future advertising should emphasize service over low prices.
Dr Basil L Gildersleeve Johns Hopkins oldest professor and Greek teacher marked his ninetieth birthday by condemning prohibition laws as a frightful mistake He also voiced concern over fashions showing knees and waists while asserting admiration for feminine beauty in discussing women’s styles.
Sir James Crichton-Brown told Bath’s Sanitary Inspectors that the English race was once the cleanest on earth but now the honor belongs to the Japanese. He spoke during an address emphasizing sanitation progress and hygiene standards.
A historical note praises Japanese people for cleanliness and quietness, claiming a long tradition of wisdom from restraint. It contrasts past perceptions of Japan as rude and barbarous with modern views of cultural achievement and openness to civilization.
Advertising blurb offering card printing for 1.55 delivered anywhere with samples available. Mentions no special pricing, Dent pa as a location cue, postal or phone contact for agent call back. Claims ownership of its own building with no rent to pay.
An advertisement offers Wonderful Hair Grower from Mrs Thos Easily at 652 Kenyon Avenue. It claims scalp treatment and hair growth services with wholesale and mail purchase options.
Printing done cheap with 1600 cards for 2.25 and similar pricing on wordings letter heads envelopes bill heads and edgers Society printing also handles wedding invitations announcements dances and party printing Church printing a specialty Entertainment tickets priced at 2.25 per 1000. Call and agent will visit with samples Ridge 692 2710 Lueders Ave Cincinnati Ohio
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