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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
Secretary Mills Gives
Estimate OF Revenue In
Proposed Beer Measure
Says 1t viii Not Produce
Enough Toward BaIanc-
ing Budget; Reports To
House Committee

WASHINGTON, Dec. ID.
Secretary Mills gave the
house ways and means coma
mittee today an estimate of
what the revenue beer bill
might bring in, but left it to
draw its own conclusions as
to whether the president
would give his signature
that would start beer flow
ing.
He said legalization of
beer would not produce
enough revenue by itself to
balance the budget. He esti-
mated it will bring in be-
tween SIPS. 900. 900 and
$4,000, 900 yearly.
Beer provisions Of the Col
lier bill were described as
practicable of administra-
sion--wine section ''impos-
sible."
MiIls urged . non-partisan
program to balance the
budget by the adoption Of .
senaraI manufacturers sales
tax.
Mills declined to answer
directly, questions by Rep
resentative Rainey, commit
tee chairman, as 10 whether
the president would sign the
beer bill or whether the adj
ministration favors II.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
French Insist On Holding Off
Relative To War Debt Payment
Belgian Government Not
In Favor OF Paying Up
Now; England Proposes
To Meet Debt
any Ansociated Preasl

tBy Associated FfeAet
Two governments have
fallen after decisions ON
American debts, and al
though payment will be
forthcoming from others, of
ficials at Washington today
agreed the situation was
still badly tangled.
Premier Herriot of France
was defeated by q vote in
the chamber of deputies. He
advocated payment of the
debt installment tomorrow
with reservations.
The chamber insisted pay
ment be withheld until the
United States should com
sent to revision of the debt
structure.
The Belgian government
resigned after voting unani-
mously to withhold payment
of $2,250, 900 installment
due tomorrow.
. In both France and Bel
gium there was talk of re-
turning the same govern
ments to power.
England's problem vas de-
feated in parliament today,
but regardless of what may
happen there, the govern
inent already has decided to
pay the $s5.0Oo. 900 due To-
morrow, with reservations
which had been made in .
series of diplomatic notes.
The Italian government
announced its payment Of
81. soo,o 900 had already been
made.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14

ers. World history it is called,
but the largest part of the teach
er's work is little else than a
minute, detailed recitation COM
pressed into wearisome table"
"As soon as the pupil learns a
little of the gray past, he is spared
Cyrus and Artaxerxes and given
a smattering of Archimedes, of in
ventions and discoveries in order
to avoid winding up the course as
a sequence of bloody adventures, 7,
the professor sums up history in
structions.
Prof. Einstein recommends obli-
gatory vocational instruction in
some practical vocation, the pupil
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
RETURN OF STORM
PREVENTS FROSTS
TEMPERATURES RISE IN SOME
PARTS OF CALIFORNIA
BUT DROP IN OTHERS
On, Associated Prr..l

Los ANGELES. Dec. IL, =
Threatened heavy frosts today in
the citrus belt were prevented by
return of the storm which recently
had been soaking lowlands with
rain and carpeting mountains with
snow.
Temperatures were gradually
rising in northern California but
dropping in the Southern part Of
the state.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14

to be free to choose which trade
he wishes to follow.
This hand work would bring
to the pupil a preparation for the
higher training and it is not meant
to be a golden goal. Rather it
would broaden and solidify the
fundamentals upon which he must
stand as mortal personality, .
the savant believes.
The Einstkin theory of school
procedure, Moszkowski says,
would not be directed at turning
out future lawyers, teachers. book
writer's or officials.
Men. he believes, should be the
schools goal, not skull existences.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
GEORGE B. HILLS
DISAPPOINTMENT
HE WAS GOVERNOR RoosE-
vELTs PRE-coNvENTIoN
CAMPAIGN MANAGER
fny a...es.ses rY...s

NEW YORK. Dec. I4.-Demo-
cratic headquarters announced co.
day the appointment Of George B.
Hills. Of Jacksonville. ~ director
for Fiorida 10 national committees
campaign TO clean ID II deficit
Hills was Governor R0oseyeIs'n
rre-renTsnsicn campaign msnagsr.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
LONELY OUT or JAIL

CHESTNUT RIDGE. W. va.
Because he got lonely IN the crest
outside world after three Of his kin
had been reeaptured ~ iailbreak-
ers. Dorsey Parsons. coIored. Of
this city, rsfuTned 70 the county
jMil voluntarily.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
OLD LETTER SHOWS UP

DELTA, Colo.--A letter post
marked June 80, 1909. rose from
the dead letter office recently TO
end a 23-year argument in this
city. as TO whether or not q certain
bin vas paid.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
CHAS. HOGEBOOM
MADE COMMANDER
OF LECEION POST
COMMITTEE WORKING ON Or
GANIzATIoN OF SCHOOL
BOY PATROL REPORTS Ex-
cELLENT PROGRESS MADE

Charles P. Hogeboom was cleo
ted post commander for 1888 at
the regular meeting Of the local
American Legion Post last night,
defeating E. F. Phillips, the only
other candidate for that office.
p. B. Roberts, the retiring COM
mander, declined the nomination
for next year, stating that he had
served in that capacity in 1927,
1928 and the present year and he
thought that some other post of
ficer who had worked through the
chairs should be accorded that
honor.
Other officers elected to serve
with Mr.. Hogeboom are: ]. ],
Kirschcnbaum, first vice-com-
mander; H. E. Day, second vice
commander; R. E. Faulkner, adj
jutant and finance officer; w. D,
Evans, chaplain; Miss Flossie E,
Baker, historian; Will Gomez, SER
|geant-at-arms, and U. ]. Delgado,
|P. B. Roberts and e. F. Phillips,
executive committeeman. The new
Officers will be installed at the
next regular meeting of the post,
which IL scheduled for Tuesday,
December %.
M. e. Berkowitz, chief phar-
macist at the Marine hospital,
who had been requested by Com
mander Roberts to work with the
Legion committee in organizing
the School Boy Patrol and Junior
Safety Council, was present and
reported that good progress was
being made. The committee from
the post reported that they had
gone into the matter with Messrs.
Berkowitz, Boza api Simpson,
representing Troop 5, Boy Scouts,
and that they were taking the
matter up with the city authorities
and school faculty and would, in
IAN likelihood, have something tan
|gible to report at the next meet
ing.
BY unanimous vote, it was de-
cided to extend the membership
drive, now in effect, to January
81, 1888, instead of having it ter
inmate at the end of the present
year. This was considered much
more convenient for those who
had gone in arrears, especially in
view Of the nearness of the Christ
was holiday.
A vote Of thanks was given f.
Al. Strunk, manager of the South
Florida Contracting and Engineer
ing Company, for the coconut
trees donated to the post, also to
w. w. Demeritt, w. ]. Schoneck
and Captain Peterson of the light
house department. and the work
crews assistance in transplanting
these trees and mounting and
painting the two large cannon on
the grounds.
The privilege of using the hall
on Friday. December 23rd, for
their annual Christmas festivities,
was accorded the employees Of the
Key West Electric Company. The
Christmas tree to be used will be
given to the post, which viii, in
turn, give it to the Marine hospital
and II will be erected on the
grounds on the morning of the
gath and lighted by the Electric
Company's employees.
Chairman Kirschenhaum OF
the entertainment committee
reported that he had arranged
for concert to be given
on Christmas morning by the
Municipal Band at the Marine hos
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
Mayor Curry Shows
Slight Improvement

According to reports received
this afternoon from the home,
Mayor Leslie A. Curry. who has
been quite III fer the past week
or more. shows a slight improve
ment in his condition.
II was stated THAT he rested
well last night aud today -
well.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
RELATE STATUS
OFLAW DEALING
With AVOCADOS
RATIFICATION BY CONGRESS
OF RECIPROCITY TREATY
ESTABLISHED RULING ON
COMMODITY

"When congress ratified the
Cuban Reciprocity treaty, and en-
acted therein specific provisions
for the admission of certain COM
modities free and for 20 per
centum reduction on other commo-
dities, it established by law the
status of such commodities.
"Avocados or alligator pears
having been declared by competent
authority to be entitled to admis-
/ sion prior to the time of the con-
Ifirmation of the Cuban reciprocity
treaty, they are entitled to free adj
mission both by the terms of Sec
ton SIG of the Tariff Act of 1880
and the provisions of the Act Of
Congress of December II, 1903. "
These two paragraphs begin the
lengthy findings of the United
States Customs Court, Third di-
vision which rendered the decision
in the case of the Florida Avocado
Growers Exchange versus United
States (Reedy Forwarding Com
pany appearing as a party in in
terest), defendants.
Francis M. Dolan and Julian s.
Eaton represented the plaintiffs.
Charles d. Lawrence, assistant at
torney general, Lyman Ward,
special attorney, for the United
States. VIM. H. Malone and j.
Lancelot Lester.
Long Analysis
Follow eight and one half pages
of the analysis Of all questions in
volved in the matter, citing the
protest of the growers filed with
L. T. Bragassa. deputy collector in
charge at Key West, and a COM
Iprehensiye critique of the protest
ants case.
In this it is shown that the COM
mon pear, Pyrus communis, be-
longs to an entirely different or
tder from the avocado. The former
being what is scientifically known
as the Pomacease, and the avocado
lis of the order of Lauraceaae, or
True Laurel. Its scientific name
| is Pefsea gratissima.
The only similarity between the
common pear and the avocado is
that each may be called drupe,
that is fruit having soft, fleshy
exterior which covers nur, or
stone or seeds.
This court has therefore, rs we
believe, correctly decided that
these two fruits may not be inciud-
cd under the same generic term.
The testimony taken in It's most
favorable light could only estab-
lish that in u limited area. to wit
the state of Florida the term
pears" was used to designate all
ligator pears or avocados. "
announcer summary
Then comes another analytical
summary of the questions inyolveds
the tariff acts and decisions, and
concludes with the statement that
$50 far as the record discloses no
one has deprived the plaintiff of
any of its property either by due
or any other process. Clearly the
relief 1t seeks must come by leg
islative action and not by judicial
decision.
II il our opinion that the pro-
test is without merit. Judgment
for the defendant. Lei judgment
be entered accordingly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
oDD-sHAPED POTATO

RICHM0ND.A sweet potato
closely resembling a small dog in
shape was found recently by Mrs
d. Holm, Of this city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1932-12-14
NO PROH LAW
IN CALIFORNIA
STATE WILL BE WITHOUT RE-
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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Suggestions That May
Help Farmers Finances

To aid farmers in meeting the pres
ent economic situation, w. L. Cavert,
extension economist, University farm,
st. Paul, recently issued a series of
suggestions. Among these suggestions
are the following:
Overhaul old machinery, automo-
biles, and harness to a greater extent
than usual. ~
Cooperate with neighbors in the use
of machinery. 4aaf
Avoid installment buying, as INSTALL
ment purchases usually involve a
high interest rate. Defer purchases,
especially of articles that have shown
little or no drop in prices.
Live from the farm as fully as pos
sible. Get closer to the consumer, if
possible, for the marketing of such
products as eggs, cream and potatoes.
Economic wisely; don't try to save
a dollar at the cost of losing three
dollars.
Give more attention to producing
what the market wants.
Farm better than usual Good
farming will bring in a few extra
dollars even if prices are low.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
How to Make Effective
War on the Groundhog

GrOundhogs cause damage both by
eating the crop and by the piles of
stones and gravel which spoil the
mower blades.
Readers are asking how this pest
may be destroyed. Guns and traps
are most in use. Carbide gas may be
used, but is not effective unless all
the holes are we'll sealed. One of the
cheapest and easiest methods, If one
has car. is to use carbon monoxide
gas. This gas, which is very danger
Gus, is made in the motor and is re-
leased through the exhaust pipe.
First block all the holes so that they
are as alright as possible and pre-
vent the animals from escaping. Drive
the car up to the. main hole, and in
this place the end of rubber tube,
the other end of which is attached to
the exhaust of the motor. Leave the
motor running for about twenty min
utes. which should supply enough to
kill the pests. Readers who have had
experiences in this or other methods
of eradication are invited to report on
results.-Montreal Family Herald.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Sets High Standard
for Pig Marketing
Record of Illinois Farmer
Cited as Example.

Whereas few farmers raise more
than 20 per cent of the pigs narrowed,
Charles B. Shuman, graduate Of the
college of agriculture, University of
Illinois, has hung a record during the
past three years Of raising and selling
"a per cent of the pigs farrowed on
his Moultrie county farm.
His rate of marketing has run SO
high that during the three years his
sales have averaged almost eight pigs
a litter. Out of 56S pigs narrowed in
62 filters, he has sold ATS. He is Co
operating with the extension service
of the college in demonstrating swine
sanitation and other approved prac-
tees.
Last summer Shuman fed SO head
and sold them September %, when
they. were six and a half months of
age, averaging 2O4 pounds each. They
pafS well for their feed. They were
fed corn, wheat, oats, tankage and
soy bean oil meal. They used 391
pounds of feed for each 100 pounds
gain, according to the report which
Shuman made on them to E. T. Rob-
bins, live stock extension specialist of
the college.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Minerals in Food
Easy to Supply
Dependable Calcium Salts
Not Expensive and
Satisfying.
(By DR. H. H. MITCHELL, College Of
Agriculture. University of Illinois.)
(WNU Service)

(By DR. H. H. MITCHELL. College Of
Agriculture. University of Illinois.)
(WNU Service)
In spite of all the mystery and dis
cussion about the feeding of minerals
to live stock, the whole thing SINNERS
down In most cases to the simple lit
tie matter of supplying lime salts and
common salt in the rations for swine
and poultry. Other classes Of live
stock SO seldom need minerals, except
for common salt, that they need not
be considered.
For pigs and poultry, two, or even
one, of the dependable calcium min
erals mixed with salt in the proper
ton Of three or four parts of the min
eral to one part of the salt makes a
simple, cheap and effective mineral
mixture. Even this mixture is an ex-
travagance when the ration contains
calcium-rich feeds, such as milk prod
ucts, tankage, alfalfa, or the like. If
pigs do not eat. minerals when getting
such rations, in all probability they
do not need them.
There are several calcium salts that
are readily available, relatively cheap
and of proven worth. Bone meal has
no superior as source both Of cal
cium and phosphorus. Dicalcium phos-
plate is more soluble than bone meal,
1t is true, but in extensive expert
ments on growing swine at this sta
ton 1t has not proved superior to bone
meal, notwithstanding it's Citrate SOL
utility" "Citrate solubility" means
little or nothing in animal feeding,
since animals can digest and absorb
extremely insoluble minerals, such as
calcium silicate. Dicalcium phosphate
also is more expensive than bone meal.
Cheaper than either of these two
minerals are rock phosphate and lime
stone. OF these two, limestone is
much to be preferred. AS calcium
mineral it is but little inferior to bone
meal, and If the ration contains liberal
amounts of heterogeneous concentrates,
which are high in phosphorus, it is for
all practical purposes as good as bone
meal. DolOmitic limestones are dis
tinctly less valuable than high-cal-
cium limestones. Rock phosphate has
not proved to be a good supplement
in all cases and unless used in re-
stricted amounts is distinctly toxic to
farm animals. In the self-feeding Of
a mineral mixture, it would be safer
to omit this mineral entirely.
Wood ashes are sometimes good, but
are always uncertain sources of cal
cium, because of their variable com
position.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Hot-Weather Pests

Warm weather arouses the repro
ductive instinct of flies. By midsum-
mer it would seem as if nature has
overdone the job of guaranteeing the
perpetuation of the species. Certain
ly it doesn't take so many to be as
sured of breeding stock from year to
year. considering their prolific ten
denotes.
Warm weather also arouses the ac-
tivity of harmful bacteria. We are
thinking now of those that cause milk
to sour, making it unfit for food. Care
less handling of milk in warm weather
is just as certain to invite trouble as
the certainty that sunset will follow
sunrise. Clean cows, clean milking,
clean utensils, and prompt cooling pre-
vent these bacteria from doing their
dirty work.
But flies? How shall we keep their
filthy feet from communicating our
food and from torturing our cows?
Make it tough for them to find suitable
breeding places. Coax them into fly
traps. Knock them stiff with fly
spray.-Hoard's Dairyman.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22

lovely urene-embroidered organdie,
with an open-work effect between,
slightly starched and infinitely femi
nine. Here we see the squarish wide
shoulder line which is characteristic
of the newer models broadened by
means Of coy little three-inch sleeves.
The camelia patterning of the organ
die is beautifully delineated and ac
complishes a decidedly hand embroid
cred look. II hand-embroidered, how
ever, it would cost a fortune. AS it Is,
it may be bought. without bankruptcy.
by the yard, while comparatively mex.
pensive and charming frocks made OF
it may be purchased where pretty
ready -mades are available
Dotted organdie, red embroidered on
a white background, is chosen for the
other dress By the way, you might
like to know about the new organizes
which are embroidered after the man
ner of dotted swiss. They are show
ing them in the newer fabric displays.
Ii is not needed to call attention to the
butterfly SiecNSS WuiCh give SUI"
sprightly lines to this chic model. for
they are so out-of-the-ordinary they
are sure to be noted at first glance.
The butterfly silhouette, as ii is re-
ferred to in the parlance of fashion.
is very new and designers are playing
it up in various ways.
The wide sash Of red taffeta is
crossed at the back and the streamers
are brought around to the front where
they are tied in big bow as you see.
This model would also be effective In
organdie dotted with black as the lat
est Paris news is to the effect that
black white is gaining in favor for
formal modes.
&C. 1882. Western Newspaper Union.)
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Agricultural SQuibs

Where the growth of sweet clover
IS short. the deficiency of organic
matter can be made up by applying
oarnyard manure before the ground is
plowed for potatoes
Be sure of the ration you use to rear
chicks. If in doubt about one that will
carry them along at the right speed Of
growth. consult those who have been
successful.
sss
A 1O-by-12 house will rear enough
chicks and house enough layers to
supply household Of six persons with
4 fair amount Of chicken meat and
ample egg supply.
A bird that does not present an alert,
snappy appearance and great deal Of
aggressiveness will not be apt to trans
nit the high constitutional vigor neces-
sary In highly productive flock.
A proper use Of the silo will prevent
an over-production Of corn. It will
also prevent a great waste in corn
fodder. Forty per cent Of the nutri-
tive value Of the corn plant is found
in the stalks and leaves.
Late dent corn planted in the bean
row has been used as substitute for
poles in growing pole beans. This sys-
TEN makes it unnecessary to use sticks
or fence for the beans to climb upon.
-
Young ducks must have access to
sharp sand, either mixed with the food
or in a separate vessel. At least 8 per
cent of the foods weight should be
the sand.
Animals failing to receive enough
phosphorus develop poorly. fail to gain
weight, and have soft bones.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
White Indians Found

A Harvard museum explorer has
confirmed the long reported exist
ence of white Indians in South Amer,
lea. Returning from an expedition
during which he penetrated the al
ternate arid and jungle country of
northeastern Paraguay, DR.. Donald
S. Wees, of that institution, reports
the finding of white Indians with
blond hair living in both the jungle
and Grand desert like wild animals.
He says they do not have clothes,
shelters or traps of any kind. The
bow and arrow is their chief weapon
They were so shy and wild he
couldn't even get picture of them.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22

INTERPRETING formality through
means of sheerest lovely cottons is
fashions way of doing 1t this summer.
Designers are sparing no effort to i'm.
press upon their clientele that cottons
have gone formal The handsomest
''dress-up" gowns which will apparel
s0ciety's elite this summer as shown
In recent couturier collections, are be-
ing made Of such naive and prettily
feminine cottons as crisp and sheer or.
candle, especially the embroidered
types. dotted nets and voiles and sim
liar weaves.
Going to wear big. picture brims,
too! Milliners say so. Top these
Winsome sheer cotton fr0cks with fiat.
Hering wide picture brims and what
ave you-enchanting costumes such
\ a. inspire artists to get out canvas
and brush, and poets to put fashions
into verse.
It makes it the more interesting in
that while these beguiling fashions
are tuning to festive nights and for
NAL afternoons when it comes to sports
clothes and dress for the informal
hours of the day, the mood of the
mode changes completely in that
the rule of smart tailored simplicity
is being rigidly enforced. All of which
goes to show that milady's wardrobe
must be extremely versatile to meet
the dress requirements Of the 1882
summer season.
A dress that bespeaks summer eve
nings, garden parties, moonlight
dances, graduations, weddings and
summer festivities in general, is shown
In the foreground of the accompanying
illustration. 1t is seductively made.
In the simplest possible lines. of a
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1932-07-22
Sowing Millet

It would not be advisable to seed
millet. alfalfa, timothy and clover to-
gether. Millet is calculated for hay
and the plants grow very thick. requir-
ing good deal Of available fertility.
All of this would be detrimental to
seeding out with the clovers and grass.
The same objection may be given for
not seeding down with sudan grass.
The earlier the grass and clover seed
can be sown the better for a good
catch and stand. Barley is a good
nurse crop. Sometimes land is seeded
out about the time millet and sudan
grass is sown but the clover and grass
seed is sown alone and gets off to q
sufficient start to be all right for en-
tering the winter conditions safely.