The Union editorial aims at unity and advancement
The Union explains its mission to teach the value of loyalty and pride among our people and to urge working together for spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political progress.
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1920
Page
2
The Union explains its mission to teach the value of loyalty and pride among our people and to urge working together for spiritual, material, mental, moral, and political progress.
A fragmentary quote appears in OCR style, noting a moral injunction about reciprocity. The text emphasizes that actions toward others reflect back on the actor, suggesting universal ethical reciprocity.
Statement of the Ownership Management and Circulation for Union a Cincinnati Ohio weekly dated October 1 1920 sworn by W P Dabney publisher editor and business manager. Details include publisher Legal Publishing Co 213 East Pearl Street editor and managing editor W P Dabney 420 McAllister Street. Ownership listed as W P Dabney 420 McAllister Street with no bondholders or security holders over 1 percent. Sworn before Notary Bernard J Gilday October 9 1920.
A moral exhortation decries women chasing fashion at the cost of virtue. It argues that dress and money temptations corrupt character, labeling such behavior as prostitution whether named or not. The piece warns of irreversible consequences and urges girls to pause before sin.
Patrolman Martin Gill battled a Santo Domingo suspect for 26 minutes atop a five story building in New York. A former sailor leaped up to seize Gill by a leg to prevent a fall to the street as the suspect Rafael Co. was cornered.
A tribute praising Congressman Longworth as an authority on tariff and international affairs. The message lauds his stance on the color question and endorses him as a vote for peace, progress, and prosperity in the nation.
Auto patrols race to a scene where two white boys fight two Negro boys using stones as weapons. The clash centers on a marble ring in front of a business, who called police to prevent damage to his car windshield. Sergeant Walter Fricke observes the tense confrontation.
Richard Brown, 35, trapped fifteen feet underground while digging a drainage tunnel beneath the Rialto Theatre Building at Seventh and Vine Streets. Rescued after two hours by Fire Department Lift Saving Squad No. 52. he stayed conscious, exchanged phrases with rescuers, and drank liquor as air returned.
Garfield Kirksey president of the Boss Barbers' Association traveled to Canada to view the great race between Man o'War and Sir Barton then visited New York and Washington. He is described as a progressive young man with a fine business and wide circle of friends.
A nostalgic verse describes crossing the tressle to the union depot where a train arrives and the Superintendent greets weary pilgrims with a joyous welcome. The piece advertises printing services by K. Ebersole Printing Co. in Cincinnati offering samples and drop mail options.
Mrs Thos. Easily has opened headquarters at 652 Kenyon Avenue to treat scalps and stimulate hair growth. The Wonderful Hair Grower by C. J. Walker is offered for wholesale and retail purchases at the new location.
A two acre campus eight miles from Nicholasville on the Lexington Danville pike offers a non sectarian girls school under Northern Presbyterian care. Board and tuition are nine dollars monthly with scholarships for needy students. Fair term begins October 6 and winter term January 1. Addresses H W McNair and Mrs M E McNair, principals.
Gill a World War veteran tried to arrest Colin after a complaint of insult to a woman. Tin had obtained Gill's pistol and fired at a patrolman wounding him. The sailor struck Colin with wood. Gill regained his weapon and fired twice during the rush. Medical Examiner Norris deemed Colin insane, suggesting superhuman strength.
A prominent speaker avoided singing the well known song Somebody Lied and spoke softly instead. The private remarks drew disapproval from the President, leaving the speaker in a worsened standing as critics note that faults are unpleasant reminders.
The text recalls President Wilson promising to treat Colored people as Christian gentlemen to win votes. After the election the committee pressed him again about the broken pledge, illustrating political bargaining over race.
During the Peace Congress era, Trotter of The Equal Rights League faced passport hurdles. He disguised as a cook, boarded a steamer, and sailed toward Paris. Reports say he washed dishes on the journey, and Paris soon learned of the alleged mistreatment of Colored People in America.
An elderly witness praises Trotter for his steadfast fight against oppression and segregation. She says she would not miss hearing him for ten dollars, noting his honesty and the impact of his long years of struggle for civil rights.
A distress call over a police line described a riot near Tennessee and Plum streets with four people involved. Detectives and uniformed officers rushed to the scene yesterday afternoon to restore order and secure the area.
The Negro Civic Welfare Committee offers homes to Colored People. See Miss Julia Dawson, Homes Registry Secretary, West 2654. Temporary office: 2nd Floor, South Street, M.C.A.
Printing done cheap. Business cards 1000 for $2.25. Wording letter heads envelopes bill heads dodgers etc. Society printing wedding invitations and announcements. Church printing a specialty. Entertainment tickets $2.25 per 1000. Call Ridge 592, 3710 Lueders Ave, Cincinnati. agent will call with samples.
Mrs Bell Scott has completed the Course of Pore Scalp Treatment and Hair Culture and is now ready to begin business.
Mrs Mary B Saulter relocates from 925 West Eighth Street to the Sterling Hotel at Sixth and Mound Streets, joining the M B S System of Hair Dressing.
Announcement that E. W. Smith undertaker establishment formerly Smith and Hogean operates at 635 Richmond with West 2212 for 24 hour care. Offers first class automobile service and attentive night and day calls.
Visit Madam Reeder's hair park and be convinced of the wonderfu and speedy results of her newly discovered hair restorer. Agents wanted to handle Reedja Hair Restorer. U raid and switch made of comings. Phen Nort' 946-X. 2702 Alms Place, Walnuw Hills.
An old Cumminsville business listing shows Mrs Fannie L Brown offering hair grower products. Contact details include Mme D L Butler and a Park 1911-X phone number from Elmore Street 1654.
Homestead Development Association offers 30 by 144 foot lots in Cherry Grove with a promise of steady income through development. Each lot funds plantings including a shade tree and fruit trees, with free development and small profits later. Price $54.50 per lot, terms $3 monthly, no interest, warranty deed, money back guarantee. Dept A Cincinnati Ohio contact Canal 4339.
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