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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
THINGS Is they ARE
(Daytona News-Journal)

Those sticklers for blind support of the
president in ANYTHING he may attempt to
relieve the country from depression might
well consider Mr. Roosevelt's recent state
ment to group of newspapermen quoted
in Time magazine as follows:
There is fly in the ointment, gentle
men. Where is your criticism? You know
the government can make mistakes and
this undertaking is too vast program for
any one man or set of men to be sure Of.
We are certain to make Ilunders rely
on you newspapermen to check US. There
is no kindness in flatterir:l wrong cause.
want your criticism as we'll as your sup
port It is the best kind of backing and
the only request / make is that you be
prompt aEcut it.
It IS good to note that one man at least,
end he the president of the United States,
has come boldly in support of the news
papers CHIEF metier-recognizin things as
they are.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Industrial activity, in spite OF
the appearance of some downward
tendencies, is continuing at COM.
paratively high rate. In August,
production was more than 80 per-
cent greater than in August, 1882.
In July, production reached its
peak, when it was equal to the
1923-25 average.
Price advances, which started
with the first manifestations of
recovery, continued through Sep
TENDER. The cost of living has
accordingly risen. An exception to
the general trend is farm prices,
which have declined One of
the best of recent signs is that
the wide discrepancy between pro-
duction and consumption, which
confused the outlook a short time
ago, is narrowing.
Latest information concerning
| basic industries shows:
DOMESTIC TRADE - Both
wholesale and retail increased in
August, in both volume and value.
Department store sales were
well above the August, 1882, level.
EMPLOYMENT Though pro-
duction declined somewhat in Au-
gust as compared with July, pay
rolls and employment continued to
improve-the advances being car
ried in to September. 1t is esti-
mated that 100000 persons found
work in August, and the Septem-
Der experience, when detailed. may
be stih more favorable.
/ COMMODITY PRICES - The
advance in prices, with the excep-
ton of retail, slackened in August
and September. Retail prices
rose 8 percent between August /
and September the greatest
monthly advance in decade.
| CREDIF-The most significant
Irecent change in the credit situa-
ton is that open-market purchase
lof U. S. Government securities by
1.-THE Federal Reserve has increased.
Purchases rose to weekly rate of
| $35, 900, as compared with
| Sic, 100000 previously. The fed
eral credit expansion drive, which
includes liberating of assets in
closed banks, is apt to work sud-
| den and unexpected changes.
| SECURITIES-Marlset action
has been confusing and unpredict-
able. Generally speaking, stock
tprices have fluctaated with ex-
change quotations on the dollar.
4 Among bonds, high-grade domestic
issues have stood up well, and is
sues of foreign gold standard
4 countries have advanced.
4 FOREIGN TRADE - Exports
have declined and imports increas-
ed. The outlook for increased ex-
| porting is not bright at the mo-
ment.
/ CONSTRUCTION - Contracts
Jumped % percent in August, due
| principally to public works and
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
ECONOMIC HICHLIGHTS
Happenings That Affect the Dinner Pals, Dividend
Checks and Tax Bills of Every Individual; National
and international Problems Are Inseparable

utility undertakings. Building ac-
tivity, however, is lower than it
was last year or the year before
TRANSPORTATION = There
was a contrasseasonal decline of 6
percent in freight traffic in Au-
gust, and the decline continued
through September. However,
comparison with the months pre-
ceding July, and with 1882, are
still favorable.
AUTOMOBILES - Production
schedules dropped in September.
but less than was anticipated. The
decline in retail sales has been less
than seasonal trends would have
indicated. Demand at end of Sep
TENDER was holding up well. Tire
output in August, while smallest
in five months, was at the high
est August level since 1929.
POWER-Steady and continued
advances in electric consumption
have been registered in practically
all parts of the country.
CHEMICALS - Activity has
been affected by declining produc-
ton in the major productive lines
which constitute the market for
chemicals. Demand was dull so
far as paints and varnishes were
concerned, with a seasonal in
NO. TWo--EC0N0MIC HIGH -.
crease in alcohol orders. Prices
have been firm.
FARMING August wheat
movement, because of the short
crop, was comparatively slight,
The months receipts we're down
I27 percent as compared with July,
and wholesale wheat prices de-
clined. Corn prospects were
slightly better. Hog receipts were
much higher than before, and
sheep and lamb receipts likewise
showed improvement. Butter re-
ceipts showd the usual seasonal
decline.
F0OD--Produetion in the food
processing industry declined s per-
cent in August. with allowance
made for the customary seasonal
change. However, activity was {
percent above a year ago, and EN-.
ployment and pay roll levels were
encouraging.
LUMBER.Curtailment in re.
ceipts of new orders has caused
an increase in stocks on hand and
lessening Of production. Prices
continue to advance, as do pay.
rolls and employment.
IRON AND STEEL-Steel pro.
duction declined during August
and still sharper drop followed
during first half of September
Orders have come in slowly. I'm
filled orders of u. S. Steel at END
of August were lowest since April
| TEXTILES-Though production
has sIackened, August production
was the best for that month sinc'
1929. The textile code has pro
duced substantial gains in payroll
and employment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

The Smart Eight Bridge Club
was entertained last evening At
the home If Miss Elizabeth Sharp
ley on William street. Miss Mar
garet Curtis and knight John-
son were winners Of the first
prizes with the consolation Eosng
to II. Hicks. Those as tables
were Misses Euphemia Bed. Mar
garea Curtis. MeSy CARTS WI
hams. and Elizabeth SharpIey. I.
y. Meltxer. Knight Johns0n. II.
Hicks, sna G. W. Bri1e.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
Today's Horoscope


The powerful will continues in
those born today and in some
ways the indications are better
than in the past two days. The
nature is generous, the inspirations
are scientific, and while not at all
pessinistic, the mind is developed
in solitude, but with a true per-
spective of life and affairs. For
tune should follow this degree,
unless there are exceedingly bad
aspects.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
Il some one were called nnol

II some one were called upon to count
the SO, 100000 which it will cost to build
the proposed bridges and had to count
each dollar separately, it would take SIS
days to accomplish the feat. counting I'M
interruptedIy orc each second without q
moments rest day and night and no sine
out fer lunch.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Laurie Roberts yesterday re-
signed as deputy sheriff with
Sheriff Roland Curry. Mr.. Rob
erts said he has served for four
years as deputy and his service
has been above reproach. Il
heard that Sheriff Curry was GO
ing to ask my resignation because
I was supporting Chief Gardner
for chief of police, 50 I resigned
before he had the opportunity to
ask me to do "a"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
While under the Pecora probe

While under tlie Pecora probe, Banker
Wiggin admitted that The exeea-ive beard
voted kiu 100000 year for ffe on his
retirement Previously he hae; been draw
ing more than desele that sum and Willie
being paid this fabulous SIR. he ives issu-
ing adviaes through the f,ress 10 BANKING
and other Institution employees that they
ought no be willing to accept wage cuts. and
IN that way help their employers to emerge
from the depression. Fortunately. not all
bankers are ike his fellow Wiggin, whose
Tx breeds anarchisn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Miss Clara Mai Slaughter enter
tanned a number of her friends
last evening at the home Of Cap
tain ard Mrs. Fred Deneritt.
1926 James street with a birthday
party celebrating her 10th ami
versary. Dancing and other forms
of pleasing amusement were in
dulged iii and delicious refresh
ments were served during the eve
ming.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Government agencies with unwieldy
names are referred to by their initials
RFC. NRA. CCC. AAA, etc. Now we
have the Smokeless Coal Authority Bu-
reau, which unfortunately must function
under the designation of SCAB.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Miami at last is On the right track when
it, decided to start collecting taxes instead
Of sittsSg BY and hoping that good citizen
ship and civic pride" would bring in the
cash. IS the Herald states. II is the same
ia Key West where there are many prop
erty holders who on one pretext Or another
dodge their taxes. IF these tax dodgers
knew positively that they would lose their
property. the money would be quickly
Forthcoming. That the taxes are TOO high
is true. but the evil of over-taxatica cam
not be cured by tax lodging The one evil
viii not cure the other.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

The penalty of being conspicuous is
that your mistakes are also conspicuous.
When you become candidate for office
you become conspicuous, and believe it or
not, it is then your sins will find you out
and tell the world.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

to President Alfredo Zayas, of
Cuba, to visit Arthur Sawyer
Post Amistice Day. A request
that Cuban gunboat be sent to
Key West to participate in the
celebration has also been for
warded to the Cuban secretary of
the navy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

lss5--Sydney Rosenfeid. first
editor Of "Puckg. among the coun-
try's greatest pIaywrights Of bis
age. bora ut Richmond. Va. Died
in New York. june ID, 1881
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

1833--Adelaide Phillips, the
most famous American contralto
singer of her generation, born in
England. Died in Germany, Oct.
g, 1882.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

1S35-Thomas NJ. Bowen, law
yer, iurist and miner, Arkansas
judge, Idaho governor. Colorado
u. S. Senator. born in Iowa. Died
in Colorado, Dec. 30, 1906.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

With home beautifully decorated
with pennants and palms, Mr.. and
Mrs. William w. Demeritt enter
tanned members Of the Robert w.
Perry Chapter DeMolay last eve
ming. Dancing was enjoyed on
the tennis. court and refreshments
served on the spacious lawn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Everybody wants money very bad
right now, but not so bad as to be counter
felt So keep your eyes peeled because
more than 1000 in spurious money is be
ing circulated in Florida cities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

1856 Edward HarrigaR, noted
New York City actor, playwright
and producer. born there. Died
June 6, 1911
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

1S50-The Northwest Passage,
a waterway between the Atlantic
and Pacific, sought after by the
world for more than three CEN
turtles, discovered by Sir Robert j.
Mcclure of England-of little
value when found because always
blocked by ice.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
Today's
Anniversaries
ssssssssssssssssessessss

1900 Count Hellmuth Won
Moltke, reorganizer of the Prus-
sian Army and its great guiding
genius in Franco-Prussian War,
born. Died April "a, 1891.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Artists acclaimed Mile. Helen
Vandromme ''the most beautiful
blonde in Europe" in recent
continent-wide contest.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Dried vegetables in which vita
min content Is preserved are be-
ing produced in Sweden By new
vacuum process.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

For Sale By all leading retailers,
2 for Sc. Octagon Soap Powder.
Oct. 25-sf.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

1840--Thomas W. Keene, not
ed actor Of his day. born in New
York. Died there. June /, 1898.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

1902-Elizabeth Cady Stanton
famed American reformer, died in
New York, aged SO.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

is5s--Arthur L. Sifton. Cana
dian iurist and statesman, born in
ST. Johns. Ont. Died In Ottawa.
Jan. 81, 1921.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
Today In History

1774-First Continental Con-
gress adjourned, after So days
session.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

The once despised shark is now bring.
ing into Florida fishermen's pockets some
thing like $S,OO0.ooO annually Times
Union.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

That politics, economies and morals
are in no proper relation to one another has
been demonstrated very forcibly in Miami
last week.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

At . meeting OF the board OF
county commissioners last NIGHT
= resolution on the valuation of
the bond issue Of $500 900 was
passed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

The boys are in Switzerland hit-
ing a guide.
To lead them up mountains and
cook on the side.
They get one named "BroodeE
somberfaced lad.
Who frowns as If always q little
bit mad.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Mrs. Frances Victoria Campbell
is the champion husband-caIler Of
Brooklyn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Poison Oak or Ivy IS relieved
quickly with Imperial Eczema
Remedy. Druggists are authorized
to refund money II II fails,--Advt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
KEY WEST IN
GONE BY.
happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today As Taken From
The Files OF The Citizen

A forty foot sail boat sunk in
the harbor about 400 yards from
the P. and o. dock. William De-
Voc, colored, who was on the yes
sci, climbed to the truck of the
mast where he was seen by men,
bers of the crew of the Tugboat
Skipper. He was later rescued.
DeVoe is engaged in transporting
charcoal and was on his way to
the keys. A plank fell from the
bottom of his vessel and it sank
in few minutes.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Fight fans in Key West are
awaiting with interest the return
boxing match between Kid VIII
liams Of West Palm Beach and
Tommy Reyes. Of this city. The
match Is scheduled for Tuesday
night and the advance ticket sale
indicates an extraordinarily large
attendance. Fer the serni-final
Fighting Bobby Lee. Of Miami, i
10 meet Filipino Delgado.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

The district meeting Of Knights
of Pythias which was held last
night was one of the most bril-
liant affairs of the kind held here
in a long time. Mayor Frank H.
Ladd gave remarkably interest
ing talk on the good Of the order
and was followed by Wesley r.
Archer, of the Key West Box
Factory. who delivered the adj
dress of welcome to the visiting
brothers. Five new members were
initiated.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

The local post Of the American
Legion his extended an invitation
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Rifle competitions between the
Marine Corps and the American
Legion will be one of the features
of Navy Day which will be cele-
brated in Key West tomorrow.
This match and field events will
take place in the morning. In
the afternoon and evening ella
borate musical programs have
been prepared and these will con-
tinue until late in the evening.
01her events are boat races be-
TWEEN tAe naval station and coast
guard. Boy and Girl Scout drills.
ID Demonstration Of deep sea diving
and a baseball game. The days
events win end with an informal
dance at the Athletic Club.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED ~ IKE CITIZEN

/. Wster and Sewerage.
2. Bridges to complete Road to Main
land
8. Free Pore.
A. Hotels ard Apartments
5. bathing Pavilion.
8. Aquarium.
Z. Airports- Land and Sea.
8. Consolidation Of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1933-10-26

Editorial comment: "A wise
nlan changes his mind; a fool
never" Try q want ad for q
change. They get the business.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
Attention, Golfers

Attention, Golfers
Friends 1t spelt put" or
"p-u-t-t"7
Golfer-aP-u-t-t." "Put" means to
place a thing where you want 1t;
putt mean a vain attempt to do the
same.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28

NOT SO POLITICAL.

Owen was a poet, and, like poets
of the younger school, was In arrears
with his rent However, he had prom
1sed- to pay up as soon az his mas
terpiece was completed.
A week after he had been threat
ened with eviction the masterpiece
was ready to send to the publishers.
He showed 1t to his landlady.
There's the great work. he told
her. IAN Ode to a Fisherman by
Poet Owen"
The landlady shifted contemptu-
ously.
And this, Mr.. Owen" she said,
tapping bundle Of bills, as called
Owed to Landlady,' by the same
author"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
Wary Hubby

Wary Hubby
WIfe-Dear, IL you had 1t to do all
over again, would you still marry
met
Husband-I certainly would. You'll
have to find better excuse than that
for starting an argument with me.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
CAP ~
AND 4<gER9E
BELLS II "a
------ f.
FORGOT THE EXCUSE

On little James first day at school
he was given a card on which his
mother was to write the date of his
birth. The following day he arrived
late, and without the card.
James, said the teacher, ayou
must bring an excuse for being late,
and don't forget the card about when
you were born.r
All out of breath the next day,
James rushed In holding note from
his mother. Teacher" he gasped,
Il brought the one about being late
but / forgot the excuse for being
born"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
Crockcry Forms Sidewalk

Crockery bottoms form the queer
sidewalk at the home of Mrs. A. B.
Pitts near Tyler, Texas. Necks of the
crockery are turned down. leaving the
smooth surface OF the bottoms for the
walk. Mrs. Pitts doesn't know who
made the strange walk. II was there
when she acquired the property.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
Courtcsy

Poet-I desire no remuneration for
this poem. / merely submit 1t as a
compliment.
EdItor-Then, my dear sir. allow
me to return the compliment.-Lon
don Passing Show.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
His Destination

Spectator shall be very sur
prlsed IL that referee doesn't get into
hot water after the match.
Ardent Supporter-Then you'll be
surprised. 'E's goin' In the 'orse-
trough.-London Answers.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
FINANCIAL COUP

II saved twenty dollars this after
noon."
How was that?p
Zones wanted to borrow twenty
| five and / lent him only five"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
Critical

"That musical young mans voice Is
remarkable for Its volume, isn't it?''
remarked Mrs. BlykIns.
Volume" echoed her husband !:
@when he gets to telling you what he
knows It's whole library
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
New Train With Speed of 10 Miles Per Hou

lie OF he system, h nounedh
h hd Designed
T. hapeaof
Of of
a o H n h
dee
aa a
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-09-28
Synthetic Meat"

A chemical process just discovered
In London Is claimed to produce syn
thetic meat" Although only tiny por-
lions have been made so far they con-
tlnue to grow In size even after slices
have been cut off. 1t Is stated that
any type of meat-beef. mutton, pork,
or chlcken-can be produced.
Evening star., 1933-10-19
ANALYSIS CONFIRMS
DROWNING FINDINGS
Acting Coroner Announces Blood
Tests Substantiate Verdict
in Long Case.

Analysis OF specimens Of the blood Of
Francis Long confirmed the autopsy
finding that the 13-year-old newspaper
carrier boy died of asphyxia, caused by
drowning, Acting Coroner Christopher
j. Murphy announced today.
''The analysis, made by the District
chemist, proved the youngster was alive
when he fell, jumped or was thrown into
Washington Channel said DR.. Murphy.
There isn't the slightest possibility the
boy was drugged and thrown into the
water while unconscious
Detective Sergts. Jerry Flaherty and
John w. Wise are checking up on re-
port that the green canoe heretofore
linked with the case was seen floating
bottom upward in the channel the day
before Francis disappeared from his
home, 1913 Tenth street.
Francis left home the night of October
10, telling his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John ]. Long. he was going to collect
on his newspaper rotue. The canoe was
found later that night, but Francis body
was not discovered until nearly week
later
Evening star., 1933-10-19
ANNULMENT ASKED
BY CAPITAL WOMAN
Miss Allen, Naval Officers
Daughter, One of Two Wed
to New York Man.
BY the Associated Press.

WHITE PLAINS, N. Y, October 19.-
Two women sought anulments of their
marriages yesterday in a Westchester
courtroom the same man.
They were Miss Edith I. Allen of
Washington, D. c., and Charlotte Kohn,
81, of Long Island City The man was
named by both as James Clinton Mat
thews, 38, Of Sennett, N. Y.
1t also developed that Miss Edna
Byrd received an interlocutory decree
of annulment from Matthews on Feb
ruary 2. 1927. The decree would have
been final in three months.
But on February % of that year. Miss
Kohn charged, Matthews married her.
Miss Allen charged Matthews married
her on May 20. 1888, in Yonkers, N Y,
later by church wedding in Washing
ton.
Justice Bleakley commented, on hear
ing the charges brought by the women:
"All three of those young women ap-
pear to be the victims of a gay Lothario.
They probably all would be better off
If they do not see him again."
Decision was reserved.
Matthews is salesman.
Edith Isadora Allen is the daughter
OF Capt Walter H. Allen. Civil En-
glneers Corp, U. S. NJ, on duty here in
the Bureau of Yards and Docks, Navy
Department. Prior to her marriage to
Matthews, she made her home here with
her parents at 2230 California street.
Miss Allen was married to Matthews
here on May "a, last, following a civil
ceremony in New York, the local mar
rage records showing her age as 26 at
the time of the ceremony,