davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1934-06-22
TOMORROW.

Picnic, Thespian Society Of the
Covenant-First Presbyterian Church,
picnic ground. No. 20, Rock Greek
Park 3 to pm.
Evening star., 1934-06-22

Meeting. District Chapter, Ameri-
can War Mothers, Ambassador Hotel
pm.
Evening star., 1934-06-22

Card party, Commodore John Barry
Division, A. o. H., Thomas Circle
Club, 8 pm.
Evening star., 1934-06-22

Meeting. Southern Hotel Associa-
ton, Mayf1ower Hotel, $50 am,
banquet at Z pm.
Evening star., 1934-06-22

Dance, Kappa Phi Delta National
Sorority, zeta Chapter, Potomac Boat
Club, $50 pm.
Evening star., 1934-06-22

Meeting, Kappa Beta Phi Sorority
Shoreham Hotel, pm.
Evening star., 1934-06-22

Dinner, Educational Committee.
knights of Columbus, Mayf1ower
Hotel, $50 pm.
Evening star., 1934-06-22
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF.

Meeting, Columbia Wholesalers
Mayf1ower Hotel, 1880 pm.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
HOGS GO LOWER.
CATTLE STEADY
Top Hogs $3.20-MOSt 100 to $50
Pounds $3.15 to $500; Best Steers
Here Bring $685.; Lamb Trade Slow
to Open.
(By u. S. Bureau of Agricultural Eco
nomics and Minnesota Department =
Agriculture.)

(By U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Eco.
Monies and Minnesota Department IT
Agriculture.)
South st. Paul, Mimi, Jan. s, 1894:
Most cattle sold at steady prices to-
day, some strength developing for
cutter to common cows which sold
10c to 25c higher. Most slaughter
steers and yearlings were common
to medium kinds going at $500 to
$4.50 good to choice 500 to 1850
pounds selling at $500 to $5.65. Few
good heifers sold up to $500, cutter
to medium grades $500 to $500, most
beef cows 1925 to $2.75, cutters and
low cutters $1.25 to $500 or more,
medium to good bulls, $3.50 to 1928
common to medium yearling stockers
1925 to $40, medium to choice veal
ers $500 to $3.50, few $500.
Better 100 to $50 pound hogs sold
at S3.15 to $500, heavier weights
down to $500 or below, better 140
to $50 pounds $2.75 to $500, desir-
able 1870 to 14O pounds $3.50 to $2.75,
killer pigs 1925 to $3.50, stock pigs
mostly around $2.25, bulk packing
sows 1928 to $3.50.
Lamb trade was slow to open.
Packers bid $500 to $3.50 on good to
choice lambs with best fed kinds held
above $3.50. A few feeding lambs
sold at $3.50 to $500.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

Since December Is, 1888, the fol-
lowing games have been played in
the district: Askov VS.. Brook Park. -
to 4 Pine City VS.. Finlayson, 20 to 9:
Hinckley VS.. Fnlayson, 20 to 10; Rusn
City VS.. Moose Lake, 10 to 9; Willow
River VS.. Bruno, 26 to II; Willow
River VS.. Finlayson. % to 8; Rush
City VS.. Hinckley. 25 to %; Sandstone
VS.. Moose Lake, 26 to II. Three non
district games have been played:
North Branch winning against Tay-
lOrs Falls, % to %, and against Chi
Hi, 81 to 1S; Brook Park defeated
Isle 10 to 1. In the only girls game
played Willow River defeated Bruno
81 to 16.
Friday, Jan. ~, the Askov boys meet
the Sandstone cagers on the D. B. s.
floor. The dates have been switched
around. The schedule stated that
Askov was to play in Sandstone Jan.
IL. and Sandstone here at later date.
The Sandstone boys are team of
fast breaking sharpshooters who sink
their shots from all parts of the floor.
They have. amazing defensive strength
and a deceptive offense which may
prove hard for the local boys to break
through.
THE DOPESTER.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
PROCEEDINGS OF
ASKOV COUNCIL

The village council of the village
of Askov met in said village January
4, 1884. All members were present.
The minutes of the last two meet
ings were read and approved as read.
On motions duly made, seconded
and carried the following appointments
were made for 1884: DIR. A. L. Arends.
health officer at salary of $500;
Hans Mosb@k and Conrad Christen-
sen as members of the board of
health; John H. SOrensen as fire
chief; Werner johnson as assist
ant fire chief; and j. r. Petersen as
street commissioner.
Motion made, seconded and carried
to offer the American Publishing Co.
$500 for publishing the minutes of
Council meetings for 1884.
Motion made. seconded and carried
to hold the regular meeting of the
Village Council on the first Thursday
in every month.
The clerk read a letter from the
Assistant Attorney General of Mime
sofa giving his opinion that the As
sembly hall, being church property
was exempt from taxation in the vii
lage.
An application was received from
Otto Madsen for license to sell nom
Intoxicating malt liquors for 1884.
Motion made, seconded and carried
to grant same.
Motion made, seconded and carried
to allow the following bills:
Askov Dray line, street work. .S27.25
Otto's Cafe, lunches for tran
S1entS .bU
Arthur Olesen, repairing and
erecting Christmas tree lights 4.5O
American Publishing Co., pub
fishing minutes and storing
fire equipment ............. 5000
Minnesota Power & Light Co.,
street lighting ......... $3.50
DIR. A. L. Arends, salary, health
officer for 1888 ........... 1900
Motion made, seconded and car
ried to allow $1,000 to the women's
relief work to buy material for sew
ing.
Motion made, seconded and car
ried that no complaints be consid
cred by the council unless the per-
son making complaint appears before
the council.
There being no further business the
council adjourned.
CHRIS ERIKSEN. President.
THORVALD L. SORENSEN, Clerk
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
ASKOV

Geo. M. Christilaw, head of the local
highway department. and Svend Pc
tersen were business callers in Du-
luth Tuesday.
Many friends. neighbors and rela-
tives called on Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Ole
sen Saturday to help them celebrate
their 49th wedding anniversary.
Ecklund's bunk-house in Glover
township burned down Wednesday
evening of last week; tools, records
and other supplies also went up in
smoke, all a total loss. The horse
barn adjoining the one end was saved
Harry Mortensen, Niels Peter Mel
sen (northeasD, Wilhelm Nielsen.
Hans Koed and Peter Linn left yes
terday morning in the formers car
for a visit to Granly, Miss. During
their absence Arthur Andersen is in
charge of Mr.. Koeds oil station and
Geo. Lindegaard is looking after Mr..
MortenSens oil truck business.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

On motion seconded and carried, the
bill of Eldron Prichett amounting to
to $35 for labor was allowed also.
A motion was made, seconded. and
carried that we approve the assign
ments of Eldron Prichett to Bergquist
Bros. Anderson Bros, and Albert
Johnson.
On motion, seconded and carried,
the following resolution was adopted:
Whereas: Our District No. 81 en-
ploys the Smith-Hughes system of
agriculture and
Whereas: We need ground for en-
perimenting
Therefore be it resolved: That we
use the old school ground as expert
ment plot"
A committee of the village council
appeared before the board. stating
that the village council of Willow
River had adopted the following reso-
luton:
Whereas: The Public Works Adj
ministration has offered for relief
work in the rebuilding of certain
necessary buildings.
Therefore be it resolved: That the
Willow River council arrange with
the Willow River Board of Education
for the use of material in the old
school building. this material to be
used in the rebuilding of a village
hall.
BE it further resolved: That for
this material the village council
agrees to build a bus and storage
shed (20x6O) on the school ground.
at is understood that the school
district No. 81 retains the balance of
the lumber and material not needed
for said two buildings, after enough
lumber is sold to pay for all new ma
terial needed
A motion was made and seconded
that the school board approves the
resolution of the village council. Car
ried.
On motion carried the board adj
journed.
H. NORTRUP, Clerk.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
POKEGAMA

Mrs. L. G. Reed visited at the Sey-
mour home Tuesday afternoon of last
week.
Ed Guiding spent Saturday evening
at the Joe Pitka home.
Paul Revier called at the Chas.
Jewell home Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Breckenbury
and family, and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Revier and daughter, Marion, visited
at the VIM. Breckenbury home Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Hedin and son,
Robert, spent Sunday evening at the
Paul Revier home.
Harold Tapp went to the Veterans
hospital Sunday.
Leo Novak returned to his home
Sunday at the Joe FELTON, place, after
few days visit with his brother,
Fred, at the Joe Pitka home.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
Interpretation of the views of Ger
many.
Disarmament.

Interpretation of the views of Ger
many.
Disarmament.
1t is true, as Sir John discovered
in Rome, that the disarmament prob
lem is one of highest Importance be-
cause-as he says himself" condi-
tions in Europe have reached point
where it is absolutely impossible to
get away from this question"
1t is equally true that nothing def
mite promises to be done about it.
The international disarmament con-
ference, adjourning temporarily" in
June, 1888, has never been recon-
voked. 1t was planned to revive it
Tin the middle of January, 1884," but
now word comes that the conference
steering committee schedules meet
ing for January % to decide whether
or not the conference shall ever meet
again.
Prime Condition.
With Germany out of the League
of Nations and the disarmament con-
ference, nothing effective can be ac-
compliShed by a new session of the
international gathering; with Ger
many and France at odds about the
ornaments situation, nothing can be
done.
For that reason Italy is trying to
so readjust the League so as to make
it possible for Germany to enter it
again, and Great Britain is trying
to solve the conflict between Germany
and France. For it is recognized ev
erywhere that without FrancO-Ger-
man friendship disarmament is unat-
tainable, and that smouldering hostil-
ity between the two erstwhile actual
enemies presents danger of war as
long as it remains. 1t is real
menace to not only the peace of Eu-
rope, but to the peace of the entire
earth.
1t is not an impossible thought,
that the new RussO-American consteI-
lation will exert a great deal of in
fluence upon the situation, for the
Soviet republics and the United
States, taken together, even without
the formal bond of alliance, set up a
power which may be designed to be-
come one of the most tremendous ex-
isting-one which even continental
Europe will have to reckon with.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
Askov High Lights
Edith Hansen Walter Krogh
Editor Asst Editor
Debates Approaching.

The high school debate teams are
busy preparing for the approaching
debates. The first debates will, most
likely, be held in the first part of the
week after next. This will be in the
form of a triangular debate with
Brook Park, Sandstone, and Askov
competing for the county champion
ship.
High School Defeats Alumni.
Both the boys and girls alumni
school, The boys game was hard
fought battle. The lineup was as
follows: High school Erwin Eriksen,
Harry Jensen. Russell Jensen, Nor
man Degerstrom. Andy Degerstrom,
Robert Christensen, Dennis FeldtmOse,
Harry Sorensen, George Lindegaard,
and Leroy Eriksen; the alumni
Edwin Sorensen, Axel Andersen, Wig
go Jensen, Esbern Kilstofte. and Ar
thur Clausen. The final score was
10 to IA.
The girls game was a more sweep
ing victory. Since only a few of the
alumni girls showed up, they had to
look to the freshmen for extra play
ers. The high school players were as
follows: Sylvia Degerstrom. Phyllis
Petersen, Alice Johnson, Thyra Hen
riksen. Agnes Degerstrom, Gudrun
Larsen, Irene Nedegaard, Wanda ia
cobsen, and Valborg Jensen. Those
on the alumni team were Dagmar
Gravesen, Mrs. Hans Nielsen (Astrid)
Elsie Kilstofte, Helen Gravesen, Har-
riet Sorensen, and June Kilstofte. The
final score was 20 to 4.
The nnnn nm tho RocEn<hoII Nnur<c
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

BACK TO FUNDAMENTALS
We search the world for Truth, we
Gull
The pure. the good, the beautiful;
From craven stone and written scroll,
From all old flower fields of the soul;
And weary seekers of the best;
We come back laden from the quest,
To find that all the sages said.
Is in the book, our mothers read.
John Greenleaf Whittier.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
CLOVERDALE

Dinner guests Sunday at the George
Steen home were Mr.. and Mrs. Wal
fred Nelson and June, and Mr.. and
community.
There will be church services Sun
day at the usual time. Everyone is
cordially invited.
Gerald Gray is enjoying visit in
and around Pine City with old friends.
He is expected home soon.
The Cloverdale schools re-opened
Monday, Jan. 8, after a two weeks
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Glen Voss, and son,
Jimmie, and Mr.. and Mrs. James Kel-
roy were Sunday dinner guests at the
Joseph Voss home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Christensen, Sr.,
and William, were Sunday visitors at
the Will Brommerich home.
Harold Chollett and Miss lola
Thomas were callers at the Pearson
home Sunday.
Mrs: C. H. Gray was a visitor at
the Redeem home last Thursday aft
ernOOn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Brommerich and
Ella and Arnold, were Sunday after
noon visitors at Edwin Rodeen's.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Orr, and son,
Leroy, left Friday to visit their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Orr in
Crosby township.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Steinborn WISH
ted at the home of Mrs. Olaf Pearson
Wednesday.
Oscar Gilmore of Pine City, spent
the weekend with his family here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walfred Abrahamson
and Dorothy, were weekend visitors
in Almelund.
Mr.. Daman, who has been employed
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

The first regular meeting of the
Pre-School Child Study group will be
held Thursday, Jan. Is, 2 o'clock. at
the home of Mrs. Manford Nelson. The
topics of study and discussion are the
young child; the physical growth and
development of the child; general
care, including diet and clothing; and
children's diseases. These topics in
clude the child of school age as we'll.
All those who are interested are
urged to attend.-Com.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

FOR SALE-Fine big roam gelding.
years old. weight 1900; one set OF
heavy harness.-W. H. Nichols,
Moose Lake. 25w1S-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

FOR SALE-Good used pianos and
player pianos, $25 and up. Can be
seen at |. A. Ecklund home. Call
or write |. A. Ecklund, Askov.-lr-
wing w. Ecklund. 27Wl7-2t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
FOR SALE

FOR SALE+One small sleigh with
shafts.-J. X. Larsen, Askov village.
25w1S-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

FOR SALE-House. lots, barn, ga
rage, and nice orchard located in
the village of Sturgeon Lake. This
property is in good shape and will
sell it cheap.-Martin ROmanowski.
Sturgeon Lake. 33w18-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

Sleigh ride party at the regular Y.
P. S. meeting Sunday evening, Jan. IA,
d. m. sharp. Ladies please bring
cake or cream.-Pres.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

DANCE AT RIVERVIEW Pavilion
Saturday night, Jan. 10. Music by
Mello-Blue. orchestra. Admission.
gents 35c, ladies 15c. 25w1S-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
Sizahle BILL.

did you ever see little bird with
a big bill?"
"Yes, l once ordered a quail on
toast at a fashionable restaurant"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

WANTED-Offers for the job of filling
my ice house with next summers
supply of ice.-JOhn Wyttenbach,
FinlaysOn. 25w18-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

FOR SALE-GOod set bob sleighs,
reasonable: Willis Knight coach,
1928 model, good condition. clean,
priced right.-Hi-Way Garage. Rut-
ledge. 25w1S-lt
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

by D. H. Keefe during the winter.
left last week for his home in Min
neapolis.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

Dansk Folkesamfunds Mode hos
Martin Sorensens Torsdag den lite
Januar.-Sekr.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
MISCELLANEOUS

WE ARE BUYING poultry of all kinds.
Prices always the highest.-Halvor-
sons Poultry Ranch, Sandstone.
25W17-tf.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

WANTED-Rough lumber, some di-
mansions, also some second hand
lumber. State what you have, also
price.-Emil Swanson, Sandstone.
25w1S-1t
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
PROCEEDINGS OF
SCHOOL BOARD
Dist. No. 81.

School board meeting December Fl.
1888. All members were present.
The minutes of the last two meet
ings were read and approved as read.
On motion, seconded and carried,
the following bills were allowed:
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

FOR THE WEEK

This column is for free use by
churches, schools. societies. lodges
ETC., for the purpose of announcing
meetings where no admission is to
be charged. such meetings as are
held for social or educational pur-
poses and not for pecuniary gain
Gudstjeneste Sondag den IA. Januar,
1920 a. ma. E. Frost.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11
WANTED

WANT TO BUY-One or hundred
pound cream SEPARATOR. K. Lar
sen, Askov village. 25w18-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

IF HAUL your livestock you get all
anyone can get. l haul at least
twice a week and now charge only
soc per cwt. from your place. Phone
SF12.-Axel Brus, Askov. 33w52-tf
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

WANTED TO EXCHANGE-Holst
COW coming fresh last part of month
for good sized two year old colt
Jes Larsen, Finlayson, mile east
Finlayson school house. 25w1S-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

FOR SALE OR TRADE Bunch of six
weeks old pigs; will trade for oats,
corn, or hay.-Anton Okronglis. 8
miles east of Sturgeon Lake.
25W18-1t#
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

THE NOVELTY ORCHESTRA will
play at the dance Saturday night at
the village hall, Finlayson. Every
one is assured a good time. Men
35c, ladies free. 25w1S-1t*
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1934-01-11

ASKOV SHIPPING ASSN will ship
Tuesday, Jan. 16. Stock will be
called for if you want it. Room for
more. Have stock in by p. m.
List your stock with Viggo Jensen
or ]. P. Madsen, shipper. 37w1S-1t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-23
LIEUT.. CAMBRIDGE
HEARD in TALK AT.
ROTARY LUNCHEON
CLASSIFICATION COMMITTEE
PUTS ON PROGRAM WITH
w. w. DEMERITT AS CHAIR
MAN

The Classification Committee,
with w. w. Demeritt as chairman.
had charge of tOdays program at
the regular Rotary luncheon,
which began at the noon hour. +.
A. Strunk, Jr.. president of the
organization, presided over the
general session, which was attend
ed by a large number of members
and few guests.
Lieutenant Bainbridge. who Is
in charge of the coast and geo
detic survey being conducted By
the United States government ia
these waters i'm connection with
the inland waterway along The
bay waters as far as Miami. was
a guest at the meeting.
Lieut.. cambridge gave a talk
dealing with the activities that
are now being carried on in this
connection, giving an outline of
what the government proposes 10
do in the survey as being conduct
ed.
The regular songs were render
ed. with routine affairs carried
on, and the luncheon proved To be-
an enjoyable one throughout.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-23
DEMERITTS TO
ARRIVE TODAY

Mr.. aud Mrs. William w. De-
merritt. Jr., are expected TO ar
rive over the Overseas Highway
this afternoon from Tuscaloosa.
Alabama. where Mr.. Demeritt has
been attending the summer ses-
sion Of the University of Ala
hama.
Miss Mary Lightbourne, sister
II Mrs. Demeritt, will accompany
them here.
After leaving Tuscaloosa, Mr..
aud Mrs. Demeritt motored
through the mountains and vaca-
toned in several other cities.
They will spend while here
with Superintendent of Light
houses and Mrs. William w. De-
merritt and expect to leave the lat
ter part of September for Atlanta
where Mr.. Demeritt will enter
the Atlanta Southern Dental Col
legc.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-23
BRUSSELS TO GET
LIBRARY OF BOOKS
WRITTEN BY WOMEN
~, N..sriatsd Ffss.l

PARIS. Aug. % Tl.
library composed eNciu8tsIe
books written by women tH .
estahlis he'd uczt gear at FlH
by the International tYuH.
Women.
NJ. Grace Thompson Nr...
Greenwich. Conn. Am,urar
gate to the annual s.u......
here. suggested the hbaf. f..
thousand book by Wom,h uIf.
already have been collected
Will be- turned over tY Bra
the councils 1855 ,.u.,at.I
that city
At present thc DHuu.I ..a. .F
donate 81 uilar Volume Geo
city In which ~ iutsrnsfIsua. .aH
ventions are held. snd .t ,,r..
each city 90 build a. largo
library Of feminine uufrr- a.
sible around the gift collection
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-23
TWELVE BUILDING
PERMITS ISSUED

The following is list of the
building permits issued by Harry
Baker. building Inspector, since
last Thursday:
C. A. Smith, 1920 Georgia
street, building screen porch, $50.
B. D. Trevor, 1909 Division
street, building screen porch,
$3.50.
NJ. Fleitas, Peacon Lane, re-
pairing roof, $50.
Florida Forsberg. 500 White
head street, repairs to building,
$35.
c. Martiaez, 1913 William
street. building garage, 500.
F. B. Quito. 1926 Duval street,
repairs to building. $40.
Pierce Bros. Fleming street, re-
pairs to floor, $35.
Louisa S. Baker. sos White
head street, repairs to floor, $3.50
BERTHE Higgs, 713 Southland
street, addition to bath room,
$3.50.
Frank Rivero. Duval street,
new building. $4,000.
T. A. Thompson estate, Flem-
ing street. general repairs, $3.50
Chas. Albury. South street, re-
pairs to floor, $50.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-08-23
PRODUCTION OF
COCONUTS new
STATE SUBJECT
ALL FLORIDA COMMITTEE
SENDS OUT BULLETIN PER-
TANNING TO coNsERvA-
TIVE PLANTING

The commercial possibilities of
coconut production are described
in bulletin issued by the All
Florida Committee this week. Es-
timating that coconut trees could
be cultivated on 100000 acres
of land in South Florida, the COM
mittee states that conservative
planting would yield over four
billion nuts annually with a value
of more than $1OO,0OO,O00.
The number of coeonut trees
now bearing fruit in Florida is es-
timated at $1,000, about one
fifth the total planting, yielding
an annual supply of nuts valued
at 100000 at the commercial
rate of three cents each. Most of
Florida's coconut trees, however.
are used for ornamental planting
and landscaping. A very small
percentage of Florida nuts actual
ly reach consumer markets. Most
of the yield is used for souvenir
sales to tourists.
The coconut tree is transplant
ed native" the committee says.
but grows rapidly and prolifically
in Florida soil because of ideal
climatic conditions,
The All Florida Committee be-
lieves large scale coconut indus
try could be developed in Florida,
if more people understood the pcs
sibilities. The coconut is the
worlds most important tree fruit.
most of the present supply coming
from islands of the Pacific, Cey-
lon, Africa, India and South
America. Oils, buffers, sugar
and alcohol is obtained from the
meat and the wood fiber is used
for making clothing, furniture,
rope and hnoleum. Candy max
ers absorb a large part of the
fresh nut supply each year.
Development of Florida's little
known resources is being urged by
the All Florida Committee in a
series of advertisements publish,
ed in Florida newspapers. Flo
ridians are being asked to support
a movement to advertise Florida's
advantages through national
program of advertising.