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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1920
Page
2
The text outlines subscription price of 1.50 per month and the publication’s object to teach unity among the people. It emphasizes loyalty pride and working together for the race’s spiritual material mental moral and political advancement.
A public reading of a moral maxim passes through the town, urging visitors and residents to treat others as they wish to be treated. The line sparks discussion about fairness, charity, and shared responsibility in community life.
Editorial calls former subscribers to notify the mail carrier and newsroom if papers are not received and to pay debts promptly before their names are listed. Mention of a surprise party for Mr. J. E. Lewis at his home on Wednesday November 16 and subsequent entertaining at the Gorton with many gifts.
The listing previews Tom Mix in Desert Love and Ruth Roland in Ruth of the Rockies, with four big days beginning Monday plus Frida Polly of the Storm Country and a Saturday lineup including Arms and the Man. Also notes a country store and ongoing chapter plays with All Colored Artists.
A large assembly of Sunday-school officers and teachers gathered at First Baptist Church in Cumminsville on Sunday November 14 for a spirited meeting. The program featured sales papers addresses and recitals showcasing improved Baptist school efficiency and the newly formed Unity male chorus contributed music.
The Lyceum Theatre lists May Allison in The Cheaters and Alice Joyce in The Vice of Fools on consecutive days with other offerings. A sensational program includes The Whip racehorse conspiracy and dramatic auto crash scenes set to grandstand Saratoga imagery. Friday features Sapho with Pauline Frederick, plus The Hornets Nest. Saturday introduces Laura Bailey in musical tabloids with a country store showcase of novelties and a broad cast of players.
Rev S C Smith complimented the workers and chorus of St Paul school as the best in the precinct. President L E Brown urged united effort of fourteen schools to conquer all foes while praising attendance from 100 to 200 and noting Delhi Mt Carmel Pilgrim St Paul as leading contenders for the prize banner and pennant. Mt Carmel holds officers pennant Cumminsville the attendance banner.
L. E. Brown serves as president with R. Everett Benjamin as vice president and J. A. Horse as another vice president. Mrs. Jos. Graves is listed as recording secretary in the organization’s annual roster.
Columbus Ohio November 16 Announcement from Cleveland that Harry E Davis a Cleveland Negro lawyer won a legislative seat shocked Republican leaders They hoped all six black candidates were defeated and a 100 per cent white General Assembly would result Secret orders to unite black candidates were issued and tickets flagged some as black In Cleveland the victory is blamed on name confusion with Governor elect Harry L Davis The controversy signals a revived Negro issue and potential push for a public place equality bill feared last year by Republicans
The article outlines rival Negro factions on the Beaty bill, Republican leaders wary of alienating black voters, and a looming shift in Indiana politics. It notes Carl Kimball’s past opposition, Davis’s potential race loyalty pressure, and possible moves to revise the Federal school code and school board elections.
The Times-Star lauds Raymond Garfield Dandridge and his new collection The Poet and Other Poems also titled Songs of Sunshine From a Bed of Pain. The Post likens him to Paul Laurence Dunbar of Cincinnati while tributes from Venable and Morrow are noted. Our citizens must buy a copy of his poems.
John Ransom reports a trip to Cherry Grove with pastors Edison and Locust. He praises the town’s beauty and abundant fruit, noting drinking water and air delight him, and claims residents let visitors pick peaches and apples for 15 to 25 cents per bushel. He plans to move there next spring.
Miss Nina Danson of Union Kentucky visited her sister Mrs L Turner of Wyoming. Miss Jewell Landrum of Milford will reside with Mrs James Palmer for the Winter. Mrs Alice West has returned from Atlanta. Mrs Alice Barlow of Dayton spent Thursday and Friday with her son Mr Hvereit Jackson.
advertisement notes C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower offered by Mrs Thos. Easily who has opened headquarters for scalp treatment and hair growth under any conditions. Goods available wholesale and retail at 653 Kenyon Avenue.
Mrs Florence Curtis 3078 Mel bon Terrace has completed Madam Walker's Hair Dressing and manicuring and is now ready for business. Instruction from Mrs Lizzie Thomas 104 Washington Terrace. For rent two furnished rooms men only by Mrs Jas Blanton 937 Churchill Ave. For rent furnished room flat modern conveniences private telephone call after 8 PM Woodburn 4494 Y.
The Red Cross unit No. 4 earns praise for its Poppy Day efforts led by Mrs. H. Coleman of Wyoming. Rev. B. F. Smith addressed a large audience at Maple St. Presbyterian Church on “What We May Expect from the Present Administration.”
ENIA Bland of unknown address is notified that John Bland filed for divorce against her for wilful absence on September 28 in the Domestic Relations Division of the Common Pleas Court, Hamilton County Ohio. Case number 175917. Respond or answer by November 15, 1920. Attorney for Plaintiff 730 W Sixth St Cincinnati Ohio.
Five room cottage with gas and indoor water. Large jet listed at 3725 Dirt Street Cumminsville. Contact Park 1367 X for details.
Evelyna Watts announces a limited time price cut for the Dermis Cura System Course. For the first ten applicants, the next 90 days reduce the course price from 35 to 25 dollars. Located at 41 W Seventh St.
Visit Madam Heeder's hair part and be convinced of the wonderful and speedy effects of her newly discovered hair restorer. Agents wanted to handle Reid a Air Restorer. Graid and switche made of combings. Phen North 34S X 2702 Alms Place. Waiset Hillis.
Advertising notice from K Ebersole Printing Co offering one thousand cards printed any wording for $2.26 with delivery to any place. Sample brochures available by dropping a postal or calling. Company claims possession of its own building and ten tents. Ridge 592 listed as contact.
A promotional notice offers ownership of one or more lots in Cherry Grove as a path to financial independence. It describes planting trees on each lot, free development during payment, and potential net profits. Lots are priced at $6456 with $3 monthly payments, no interest, backed by a money back guarantee and warranty deed. Homefield Development Association, Dept. A, 222 West Court Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Fragmentary classified notice from Ebersole Printing Co. provides a phone contact and address at Ridge 692 and 8720 Laedese Ave Cineis. Mentions printing services and possible rental or relocation context.
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