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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1919
Page
10
The publication states its goal to foster loyalty and pride among the people, urging unity to advance spiritually, materially, mentally, morally, and politically, and to work together for the community's best interests.
A fragmentary line mentions Dover and Geneea in a unclear context. It appears as a partial quotation or scribble with no clear event, date, or identifiable action. No concrete facts or relationships are established by the readable text.
A brief ad urging readers to purchase THE UNION rather than borrow. It promotes subscribing at a cost of ten cents a month and urges readers to send in their payment. The wording emphasizes immediate action and continued access to the newspaper.
Last Friday night Antioch Baptist Church staged a vivid Othello with all male cast members. Performances were praised as finely im personated and in demand for a repeat showing. A grand five course supper and smoker followed the play, with the banquet table described as beautifully decorated.
The Colored Men's Northside Business Club staged an Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary banquet and celebration. Mrs J H Cook of Clarkesville Tennessee delivered a stirring address on the Race and the Flag. Rev David Irvin spoke strongly, and Eugene Young recounted the Proclamation’s history.
The piece notes increased class-war activity around Negroes after Chicago riots. It cites Detroit railroad workers denying equal representation, Socialist Party resolutions to organize Negroes, and Adolph Germer's remarks on party work and rising Negro labor competition.
Washington, D. C. Sept 30 moving day approaches for the Colored Men's Department of the International Committee of the YMCA. The office has long operated from the national capital as a center of the era's religious and social activity during formative years.
The advance guard of delegates from across the country arrives in Washington D C for the fourth annual National Race Congress session dated October 2. The gathering aims to advance work among un reached youth and progress on civil rights.
Henry Thomas, 24, of 424 Smith Street, swallowed four poison tablets early Thursday and was taken to General Hospital. The report includes a racial lament about changing stereotypes and white perceptions, noting a shift to modern self harm methods.
Cincinnati society notices list Mr. Robert Pattengall departing for Howard University and Miss Victoryne Yates returning from Paris. Mrs. Essie Spencer convalesces. Mrs. Eric Anderson of Chicago visits. Mr. Joe Stewart leaves for New Hampshire. Marie Tilford visits the city. Nadina Humphrey returns from Cleveland. Ruth Penn hosts the Blue Birds. Gertrude Allen and Elijah Reynolds wed. Mrs. John Lalark returns from Lexington after burying her mother.
Lockland society reports a Sunday gathering by Mr Chas Poston and family from California and New York. Various local visits continue as Rosa Brown from Cincinnati and families from Lebanon Oxford Cleveland Dayton Ripley visit or host. A play at Hamilton is praised, sermons given, anniversaries observed, a resident dies, and moves and visits noted.
A fragmented list outlines fourteen steps for poultry raising focusing on breed vigor early hatching avoiding crowding shade and ventilation, growing feed, balanced rations with fresh water, clean housing and nests, pest control, egg handling and storage, and culling cockbirds.
Mr. Greene of Detroit Michigan visits his aunt Mrs. Carrie Reeder at Alms Place during a family visit.
Mrs Nancy Coleman of Washington Kentucky traveled from Canton Ohio and spent Friday and Saturday visiting her son William L Coleman and wife on Preston Street in the city. details unclear but indicates family gathering during a short trip.
The piece recalls Belgium before the war as crowded, comfortable, and industrious, notes its four years of calamity and captivity, and asserts Belgium will rebound with greater strength after enduring invasion. It frames Belgium as a model of prosperous revival and national resolve.
The words of the song Kathleen Mavourneen were written by Mrs. Julia M Crawford born in County Cavan near the close of the eighteenth century. She lived in Wiltshire England for many years, wrote over a hundred Irish songs with composer F N Crouch, and contributed verse to Metropolitan Magazine between 1830 and 1840 where the title first appeared.
Three trees yield tallow for candles and candy making. The Chinese stillingia sebifera provides waxlike seeds from its fruit. Valeria indica grows in India's Western Ghats at about 4000 feet, evergreen to 60 feet, with seeds yielding a yellow fat used for candy soap or lamp fuel. The African Shea tree also offers a yellow greasy juice suitable for similar uses.
Elephants are right handed or left handed in using their tusks, with one tusk favored for digging salt, earth, uprooting, or tearing roots. If the working tusk breaks, the elephant switches to the other, similar to a person using the other hand after an injury. The worn working tusk becomes smoother and shorter, then regains a pointed edge, but remains blunter than the other tusk.
Emma L Edwards of Washington Terrace successfully underwent a minor operation at the hospital on Monday and is recovering.
Miss Madeline Stewart spent three weeks pleasantly at Terre Haute visiting friends and sightseeing. The trip featured local attractions and a warm welcome from residents.
Mr and Mrs Stewart of Alms Place spent four days away in Springfield Ohio enjoying local sites and rest during their trip.
Mr Raymond Hampton's father was buried Monday at Burlington. Phoebie Allen Union of W C T U will meet Monday evening at Allen Temple. The Porch Party benefit of Aged Colored women was very successful. Mrs Zack Shotwell moved to Richmond St. Mr and Mrs Goodrich Giles of Piqua Ohio and Miss Guesie Mason of Washington DC spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs H Ward of Yale Ave. Mrs Emily Murray of Preston St has been ill for several days. Mrs Marie Fisher formerly of this city but now of Richmond Indiana visited friends here this week. Mrs Grace Jones Brooks keeps quite weak at home of Aunt Mrs Kate Samples. Mrs Elmira West Anderson has suffered severely this week with tob silitis. Her mother also is affected. Mr Chester Anderson and a cousin attended the World's series.
Sunday offers Wm. S Hart in Square Deal Sanderson with Sunday afternoon avoided due to World Series telecasts. Evening show, then Little Brother of the Rich on Monday and Shocks of Doom on Tuesday. Theda Bara Salome on Wednesday, The Trap with Olive Tell on Thursday, One of Many on Friday, Island of Intrigue on Saturday, plus Byrd & Ewing Samb0 Co in Parle vous Francaise and a country store Tuesday night.
Lincoln Theatre presents Jack Pickford in Burglar by Proxy on Sunday, Hitting the Trail and Houdini in The Master Mystery on Monday. Special Tuesday and Wednesday showcase ALL COLORED STAR CAST in A Man's Duty with Clarence Brooks appearing in person. Thursday features Lieutenant Danny U S A. daily big feature line and Friday country store. Admission 15 and 25 cents.
An old advertisement touts Madam Ditler's Grower and Treatments promising soft straight glossy hair. Names of four women who completed scalp treatment and hairdressing courses list Mrs J. Laine Ivanona Berry Hannah Smith Marjorid Anderson Mrs Thompson under instructor Madame D L Sutler. Also notes a modern 3 room flat for rent at 1231 Lincoln Ave.
A quirky dialogue centers on Dustin Stax and his son, mixing jokes about education and business. Characters debate the value of training before wealth, while witty exchanges reveal misunderstandings and paths to influence through law and dialogue.
A readable notice lists a three room flat with buffet kitchen at 1119 Myrtle Ave available to rent at reasonable rates. Contact Woodburn 2402 L. Phone numbers and a furnished room option at 1150 Foraker Ave with hot and cold water are also given, Woodburn 1328 L.
L B Holmes reports in Boys Life on a snake that swallowed a glass nest egg after a string of missing eggs. He found a six foot black snake with a knot in its middle resembling an egg and killed it to recover the egg, noting the egg likely blocked its entry.
Mrs Fannie L Brown scalp specialist offers service courtesy quality at 1664 Elmore Street Cumminsville. Julia Perkins listed with Armory Pore System Hair Work under Mrs B H Young now ready for business. Coupons with teas and coffees, delivery city wide, phone South 4826 L.
A collection of short maxims on fate love cruelty and obstinacy. Includes quotations attributed to Lan dor Cruelty Barton and commentary on how yielding to fate can still bring greater results. The notes present brief reflections on human nature and vice.
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