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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1918
Page
4
Mrs. Thos. Easily has opened headquarters for treating scalps and growing hair. Co. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower can be purchased here both wholesale and retail. Address 653 Kenyon Avenue.
War news from Washington reports fifty colored chaplains in the U S Army and a September draft call listing 29,016 colored men. General Pershing commends colored soldiers for coolness under fire as 400,000 colored troops serve on both sides of the ocean. Local efforts include a New York canteen for colored soldiers and a California federation meeting with an inspiring governor address.
A hostess house has been opened through the War Camp Community Service at Augusta Georgia where Camp Hancock is located. Money has been raised to support a colored worker for girls in connection with this useful center.
Mrs Frances Berry Coston, a public school teacher and Indianapolis News wartime correspondent on colored people, is named by the War Department as a reporter on colored women in national war work. The YWCA Hostess House for colored women at Camp Dodge Iowa should be ready for occupancy this month with a full staff of hostesses and secretaries to be sent by the National YWCA.
Miss Jennie Porter principal of Stowe School announced the sale of bonds totaling $15,000. The Cincinnati Post confirms the school sold the bonds and praises the effort. Dabney claims no sale while Tolbert assists. observers laud the deed and credit the sellers.
Horace W Bivens, a retired regular army veteran from Billings, Montana, re enlisted last summer and has been commissioned as a captain. A 25 year regular, he rose to top sergeant and served with a colored artillery unit credited with aiding Roosevelt’s Rough Riders at San Juan Hill. He holds multiple marksmanship medals and set several shooting championships during his service.
Catherine Taylor says a white man about 26 entered her room at 924 Elm Street by posing as a health officer to check for influenza. She states the intruder died after she screamed. Parents were at work. Police investigating.
Mrs. Victoria Clay Haley of St. Louis serves as State Organizer for the Col ored Women's War Savings Commission of Missouri coordinating local drives and community outreach to promote war savings stamps and bonds during wartime mobilization.
Mrs Rippin of the War Community Service plans to station colored protective workers in Chillicothe Ohio and Kockport IL as salaries become available. Camps Sherman and Grant are located near these cities. Lieutenant-Colonel Benjamin Oliver Davis, born in Washington DC, is the highest ranking African American in the Regular Army, stationed with the Ninth Cavalry in the Philippines. He served in Mexico and Liberia as military attache and rose from the ranks. The Tenth United States Cavalry has been effective in repulsing Mexican aggression on the southwest border.
New York the health commissioner appealed to business and professional men to volunteer for hospital night shifts to relieve overworked nurses during the influenza epidemic. The call was issued in New York on October 18 by Commissioner Copeland to address the severe nurse shortage.
Col Denison notes that Allied troops have earned a reputation for bayonet fighting, allowing them to approach German trenches on patrol with less risk as the Germans avoid provoking them. This reflects on combat conduct and morale in the field.
Aall has been issued for 1000 Negroes for limited service in the Navy. The notice outlines training and assignment within restricted roles as part of wartime manpower measures.
John Jackson a resident of Cahokia Illinois is reported to be 108 years old. The notice notes his long life and records his age in years.
Steve Roseborough, a Texas farmer described as a Negro darmer, is noted as the father of twenty four children, most of them his own.
Miss Jeannette Carter has been appointed director of a major branch in the National Department of Labor. She is described as a splendid lawyer and brings notable qualifications to the role.
A brief note reports Spanish influenza spreading through Africa, impacting travelers and local populations as the pandemic continues to unfold with concerns over public health and containment measures.
Mrs W L Preston of Seattle runs on the Republican primary line for State Senator. In Montana women will vote to defeat Thos J Walsh noted as a Negro hater, reflecting political tensions ahead of the election.
K Ebersiole Printing Co based in Cincinnati Ohio lists phone Ridge 395 R and street address 3710 Smeders Ave as its contact details for business inquiries.
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