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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1922

Page

5

Patrick Henry Birth Anniversary and Virginia Resolutions

Richmond May 30 AP notes tomorrow marks the 136th anniversary of Patrick Henry birth in Studley Hanover County and his Virginia house resolutions against the Stamp Act that fueled colonial opposition. Henry, born 1736, helped push westward expansion and advocated navigation rights on the Mississippi. He predicted slavery’s abolition before the 1788 ratifying convention and spoke against its evils. Apples should be kept on straw in the same place as your coke.

Richmond Cassociated Press Patrick Henry Studley Hanover Coun Va Virginia House Henry Thomas Jefferson Houry Jon Randyson Roanoke Shakespeare and Garrick Bor John Henry Sarah Winston William Robertson Lord Brougham Virginia George Rogers Clarke Ohio River Mississippi

Vaudeville and film bill caps final Poll showings

The Poll Theater closes its final shows with Universal Jewel acts led by Priscilla Death, Lon Chaney in Ace of Hearts, and a seven act vaudeville bill. Screenings include Dar D. W. Griffiths Orphans of the Storm and May Murray in Peacock Alley at the Hippodrome, plus Empire’s The Net and other features.

Beery Hanlon Citten Que Lon Chaney Poli Norma Talmange Uncle Sam Karke Stanley Mary Flckford Universal

Radio to become common in homes within five years

In Atlanta on May 30 F R Wilson Laurenson president of the Civitan Club of New York predicted that within five years radio receiving sets will be as common in American homes as phonographs are today. He noted radio’s growth despite financial constraints, with 75 percent of business in New York and New Jersey, and he is touring the South to assess the industry’s progress.

Atlanta FR. Wilson-Laurenson Civtan Club of New York Atlanta Civitans New Jersey le Sala Lawrenson South

Face-Painting Schools Show Dramatic Styles in Makeup

Marion Hale surveys leading schools of face painting from old master to futurist, poster, impressionist, pastel, and realist. Highlights methods, tones, and stage effects for each approach, noting distinctive colors, techniques, and the dramatic aims of each school.

Marion Hale Pariy

German security market nears panic stage as stocks drop

In Berimn May 30 Katy J von Wiegan reports rising pessimism in banking and brokerage circles as liquidations loom on the German stock exchange. Prices have tumbled from 1000 to 50, with fears of ongoing forced selling despite hopes of bank intervention. Hugo Stinnes notes gradual improvement needed to boost employment, not abrupt shifts.

Berimin Paris Stock Exchange Hugo Stinnes

Lost Dog Reward Offered by Terrier Owner

A fragmentary exchange shows a dog owner offering ten dollars as a reward for news of a missing terrier. The dialogue includes a request for a little bit on account and a brief inquiry about the dog's whereabouts.

Soviet Looks for Increase in Exports This Summer

Moscow reports no definite export list yet but expects 1922 trade to outpace last year. Petroleum from Baku, waste lumber, flax, and furs valued in millions are ready for shipment. Ten thousand tons of oil already sent to England. Archangel plans larger lumber exports, with last year’s Archangel figure near four million dollars.

Moscow Russia Baku England Leonid Krassin Tad Archangel

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