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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
LIGHTNING RODS oK'D

Some 80 years ago practically every
farmer who could afford it had his home
and barn equipped with lightning rods, at
least in some sections of the country. In
fact. the use of lightning rods was quite
common for many years.
But the lightning rod business came to
be exploited by slick-tongued and often
unscrupul0us agents, some Of whom
swindled their farmer customers outright
while others installed the rods in such a
faulty manner as to make them worthless.
AS result a strong prejudice against
lightning rods developed and their use was
almost discontinued. The idea became
widespread that the rods were only fakes,
anyway, and of no practical protective
value.
In recent years, however, it has been
scientifically demonstrated that lightning
rods, properly installed, are really effec-
tive. A leading electrical expert, who
specializes in the study of lightning and
means for combating it, recently declared
that good lightning rod will afford pro-
lection in 80 cases out of 100.
Most lightning damage occurs in the
country, and of about so deaths from
lightning each year nine out of 10 are
among the rural population. Lightning
damage is almost unknown in cities, where
the steel frames of skyscrapers carry the
bolts harmlessly into the ground.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
WEATHER coEDlTlons

Tie Gulf disturbance meFee
westward and i central isis mefa-
inc about I0o miles south 81 Me-
gan City. Ia. II IL Of moderate
intensity attended ~ squails aua
strong winds near the eeniee
Pressure Is highest over The pafiil
ern Rocky Mountains and -
north Atlantis states.
Rains were general during ~
last "a hours in Gull coast zee
tions and IN central and souih
Florida. There were aiso ahowels
and thunderstorm IN the ~
kotas. Elsewhere the weaihg
was fair.
Temperature change since go
terday morning have been ueet
gible. However. very hiah tciH
peratures continue throuzhoai
the Ohio. upper and middie 80
sissippi and Missouri Valley -
the upper Lake seaiou. a. ali -
region Just mentioned thermF.
conditions are 10 % rs degrees
above the normal. s. Leuis 20
a temperature 81 80 deFrees af {
o'clock this morning and me I've
est reached during the uishi -
50 degrees. Yesterday a. a
time high mark 81 JOS deEre
was recorded. Other hiEh tela
peratures reported we're; Laun
vile and Huron, l0f degrees
Little Rock. t02 degreesi So
Orleans. % degrees. Isl
:. ~. GOLDSMITH.
Temporarily in Charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
uNGRoUNDED FEARS
Miami Herald)

A few state papers affect concern
over the results of the federal govern
ment's movement to assist Key West in
getting back to normal prosperity
They fear that when the government
makes Key West the Bermuda of the
United States other cities in Florida
which are attempting to establish them
selves as resort communities will suffer and
that tourists will be DETECTED from the
mainland to the island city.
And some of those papers are quite
cross about it. They blame Key West for
getting into trouble. They blame the gov
eminent for attempting to help Key West
at the expense of the rest of the state.
They blame those towns that are now we'll
stabilized resorts for not making more fuss
about it.
OF course, they are wrong. In the
first place, the United States government
does not propose to create new Bermuda
in Key West. It's sole object under the re-
construction act is to assist Key West in
decentralization That's all.
They are wrong about another thing.
Even if the government should glorify Key
West and create there most attractive
winter resort that would not injure the
other resort towns of Florida.
That was an old superstition that the
creation of new winter resort would in
jure or destroy those already well estab-
1ished
But the years of experience and COM
mon sense have shown that nothing like
that occurs when new tourist town'is es-
tablished. eT go. HI.
Miami learned, long ago, that what
ever helped any other town in the state, es-
pRcialy of south Florida, helped Miami
Every town and city on the East Coast of
Florida has been benefited by the splendid
achievements of this city. Towns in the
center of the state and on the West Coast
have been helped, not injured, by Miami's
popularity as tourist city, and, con-
yerselg, all those cities on the East Coast
and ON the West Coast have contributed
largely to Miami's growth and prosperity
Some there were who thought that
Havana would prove q strong competitor to
Miami in securing winter visitor business
Time has demonstrated that the nearness
of Havana and the city's undoubted attrac-
tons have drawn people to Miami in ever
increasing numbers.
So those newspaper writer's who are
predicting dire things for the winter visi-
tor business of some towns in south Flor
ida might as well fold their apprehensions
away in moth balls, because nothing is GO
ing to happen even if lot of new winter
resorts are opened in the state The more
the merrier.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

WILL alvaya ssek The truth and print u
wltneul fear aud without favor; never be
Afrsla 10 attack wFeng o. to applaud right,
always fight Coz progress meyer be the or
sac o. shs meuthpiees Of aay person. clique.
iasslon a. class; alvayn do Its utmOst for the
public wsliarsl never tolerate corruption %
lni tlsai dsnounee vice and praise virtue;
soramsud good done BY individual or pEgan-
ilalionl tolsEenl Of eshsra' rights. views and
splnians; prIas Only news that win elevate
anu aos eonsamlnats the reader; never eep-
pFamlss vlsA principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

tonight and Wednesday; moderate
southeast winds.
Florida: Generally fair tonight
and Wednesday.
jacksonville to Florida Straits
Gentle variable winds becoming
easterly and partly overcast
weather tonight and Wednesday.
East Gulf: Moderate southeast
winds over east and south portions
and fresh southeast winds dimin-
ishing over northwest portion.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

There was a large number of
Rotarians from different parts of
the east coast arriving over the
East Coast this morning to hold a
Joint meeting with the Key West
organization. The visitors were
met at the station by many local
Rotes in automobiles and were
taken for ride around the city
before the business session COM
menced.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

The Naval Station team added
another victory to their string by
defeating the team from the U. S
S. Galveston yesterday. The game
was lively from start to finish but
The shore team of the navy had
the edge on the boys from the ship
by reason of having had more
and consistent practice than the
crew of the Galveston. The score
was 8 to 2.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

However, it did not take the
three-way committee long to
start the ball rolling and now
everything will be ready when the
time comes to start the advertis-
ing campaign.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

4 counterfeit gang has been dis
covered IN New York printing $40 bills
identical with those of the government ex-
eepi Ia the numbering system. Genius in
tile wrong direction
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
STREET BRICKS STOLEN

MARION, N. Y.-Bricks re-
moved from the streets of this
city, and piled along the sides to
be re-laid, have been stolen by
thieves.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

westward about "a miles per hapI
attended by fresh % stronF shifi.
inc winds. p0ssihly reaching gale
force near center.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

- III the recent cleanup" of some of the
s-filihy movies coming ont one of Mae Vests
-.piriuFes vas sent back 10 have few scenes
1-slsoi oseF. Somebody is going to lose lot
s-sl box office appeal,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

There is big movement in New York
cts % teach people how to swim. One
lesson taught by the recent depression,
where We got in up 10 our neeks and didn't
knDH our way 0ut
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just 10 Years
Ago Today Az Taken From
The Files Of The Citizen

At a special meeting of the
board Of public works last night
held for the purpose of opening
bids for the sale Of $4,000 bonds
approved at a recent election, the
highest bidder was shown to be
the r. N. Grant Company of New
York City. The amount offered
by this company was $63,49S,
making the selling price of the
bonds 1858, which is one of the
best figures ever received in a
matter of this kind. There were
10 bond companies bidding, the
highest being the Grant company,
and the lowest the Stranahan,
Harris and Oates company of To-
lcdo, Ohio, with an offer of $780,
552.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Editorial comment: The people
of Key West are urged to pnt
their best foot forward but are
urged to do something besides
kicking with it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

The United States is bird sanctuary
t-fer che Blue Eagle, but there are lot of
-Asfseoncibles who are taking surreptitious
shols "A General Johnson's beloved bird.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

- Hitler claims to have saved Europe by
his pnrging of the Storm Troopers. In this
statement he seems to have taken in lit
tle Too much territory.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Jefferson b. Browne, of the
State Supreme Court. expects to
arrive in Key West early in Aug
ust. Justice Browne will remain
for a month visiting with rela-
tives and friends.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
Don't envy :he rich. Pity the poor.

The end crowns ali--when coming
home AZ ; a. m.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Look ahead-otherwise you'll see the
competition catching up in back of you.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

An honest confession may he good for
The soul. bui II doesn't help One's reputa-
tom
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Lord Dunsany, Irish poet and
dlamatist, born So years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Modern strikes have developed into a
system resembling open warfare. Two of
kind I
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

You haven't much left to bank on
when your last dollar has been drawn and
chartered ,-Philadelph Bulletin.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Battery b, National Guard, will
leave Key West next Wednesday
1870 O'clock in the evening over
the Florida East Coast Railway
en- route to Fortress Monroe, Va,
for annual encampment. There
will be approximately so men and
officers leaving. The personnel
of the company represents the
highest type of young Key West
ers and the certainty is that the
battery will make a perfect show
ing. They have been undergoing
strenuous training in artillery
practice for the past several
months. Several young men have
recently been entered on the roster
Of the organization and it is un-
defstood others will join before
the date for leaving for camp ar
rives.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
spsseeesss.see..eae-sSss
'rodsly's Birthdays

ss1es~epe -e-= -.
William Gillette Of New York,
actor, born at Hartford, Conn, 70
years ago.
Charles v. Vickrey, founder
president of the Golden Rule
Foundation. New York, born at
lola, H., 58 years ago.
Amelia Earhart (Putnam) !,
aviatrix, born at Atchison, Kans..
SO years ago.
Col. H. Edmund Bulls, travel
er, lecturer, executive officer of
the Natl. Committee for Mental
Hygiene, New York, born at Man
Illus, N. ", 46 years ago.
Rt. Rev. James E. Freeman of
Washington, d. c., P. E. bishop,
born in New York, 68 years ago.
DR.. Edward Ellery, chemist and
acting president of Union College,
Schenectady, N. Y, born at AL
bany, N. Y, 66 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

A disturbance Of slight 10 mod
crate intensity is conferred about
100 miles southwest of the mouth
Of the Mississippi River moving
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

The United States has decided to build
another baltleship. Alarm is spreading in
Europe.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

The pessimst knows that everything
= wrong but doesn't know what to do
about a.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Butchers Weigh Strike" New York
headline. Keeping the thumb off the
scale, we hope and trust Detroit News.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

1933-President's appeal by ra-
dio to sign up individually on
emergency code.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
WEATHER FORECAST

Till 8 p. M, Wednesday
Key West and Vicinity; Fair
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Frederick Law Olmstead of
Boston, noted landscape architect,
born in New York, GA years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

1847-Founding of Salt Lake
City by Brigham Young and his
140-odd Mormons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
IMPROVEMENTS PoR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED ~ THE CITIZEN

1. Water ena Sewerage.
2. nrldees 10 complete Road to Main
land,
3. Free Port
4. Hotels and Apartments
9. Bathing Pavilion.
6. Aquarium.
=. Airports-Land and Sea.
= Consolidation Of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

1794-Climax of the so-called
Whiskey Rebellion in Western
Pennsylvania-Protest of Govern
ment's tax on liquor suppressed
by militia sent by President Wask-
ington.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

One of the most pleasing
pieces of news published in The
Citizen in many days was, the
story about the three-way commit
tee having been assured that it
will be given sufficient funds to
carry on the advertising campaign
and maintain booths during the
coming tourist season. The delay
caused by the inactivity of the for
mer central committee led many
residents to believe that the cam
paign would not be conducted.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

F. w. Roberts of Olivia street
and Windsor Lane has been par
ty to three important realty
transactions recently. Boca Chica
Point was sold to an outsider by
Mr.. Roberts and the estate of the
late George w. Allen. The buyer
intends to develop the tract. A
first payment was made on 1875
acres at Sugar Loaf. This tract
was owned by Mr.. Roberts and H.
B. Haskins and was sold to T. A..
Lumley and Curtis Pinder. Mr..
Roberts sold 1853 acres On Big
Pine Key to Mrs. f. B. Emerson
of the Emerson Realty company
of Miami. A binder has been put
up for another deal which means
the sale of 80 acres on Boca Chica.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
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Today In History

1701-First settlement made in
Detroit by Cadillac and his French
company. 4o oi.s So,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24

Barometer at 3 a. M, today
Sea level, 1901.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-07-24
Temperature
Rainfall'

Yesterdays Precipitation 80 ms;
Normal Precipitation J ms.
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Tomorrow's AImanae

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Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
SHUTDOWN THREATENED

GAINESVILLE. O, (UP)-UnIe5S
teachers of this city of 10000 agree
to serve without pay the remainder
OF the year, GAINESVILLE schools will
close until January l for lack Of
cnerating funds.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
Ts)CASS
SpOgTnPAR,AC
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NSTR& LM11LZW
By HENRY McLEMORE


United Press Staff Correspondent
NEW YORK, Nov. 27.--Putting
the sport shot here and there; Re
/ ports that Henry Ford will pur-
chase the Detroit Tigers continue
10 makethe rounds Not so long
ago there was a hot rumor that
Ford planned to buy the ST. Louis
Cards and transfer them to Detroit
where, we suppose, they would play
under the name of the Detroit ST.
Louis Cardinals
Olin Dutra, national open golf
champion. was a clerk in a hard.
ware store when Gene Sarazen first
won the title in 1922 Jackson
SQlolz, Olympic 2OO-neter cham
pion of 1924, recently lost the sight
Of his left eye while on hunting
trip A shot from his own rifle
ricocheted off a rock and struck
him d. Curt Davis, Phillies pitch
ing ace, started life as a lumber
jack Luck must play a pretty
big part in building a baseball
championship team, for Judge Emil
Fuchs, who has spent more than
100000 for players, has yet to see
his Boston Braves finish better than
fourth
Another long legged Schwartz boy
will soon be running at Notre Dame,
for Billy Schwartz, brother Of the
famed Marchy, is a star Of the Irish
frosh outfit Jack Dempsey IS a
nut on pro football, and wants to
buy in a club Alabama's unde-
feated football team has no train
ing rules, competition for varsity
jobs being SO keen only the fit sur
vive
If you want TO take the trouble
and believe in such things, you can
prove-on paper-that the little
Tufts team IS l3 points better than
Minnesota, % better than Stanford,
and three touchdowns stronger
than Alabama Notre Dame be
ieyes in the old-fashioned things
The Irish licked Army with pass
Is Saturday, the same way they did
when the two teams met for the
first time In 1918 The Army
combination Of Bucklcr and Stan
cook should be dangerous-both the
boys are expert pistolmen e. Chris
Christofferson, crack Washington
State back, is the most graceful fall.
er Of all the football players ..
Chris prepared for football with a.
course in acrobatics Young
Jackie Westrope is scheduled tc
succeed Mack Garner as top rider
for Mrs. Dodge Sloane's BroOkmead
stable Harry Dublinsky, Chica-
go's ace Welterweight, has bought
a barbership to keep him busy when
his ring days end o..
Art (Whattaman) Shires is look
ing fer d job as an umpire .. Ten
years ago football uniforms weighed
% pounds To-Day they weigh in
shade under nine pounds d. Uni
versity Of Iowa scientists have dis.
covered that the better golfers hold
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
BY STUART CAMERON
Ifnifeh prrSS SnnrtS Editor

lhASh EANSs CpolAc LNAtoA
Copyright. 1884, by United Press
NEW YORK. Nov. 27.-One OF
the greatest mythical teams of all
time is presented today by the Uni.
ted Press in announcing its foot
ball All-America for 1884.
It's team that boasts super
speed and power in the backfield,
brilhance at the ends, and the JOY
of every football coach, two Of the
greatest guards the game has ever
known.
Five players we're listed almost
automatically: the guards, Captain
Regis Monahan of Ohio State, and
Bill Bevan of Minnesota; Jim
Monk MoScrip OF Stanford at end,
and Bobby Grayson of Stanford,
and Millard Howell Of Alabama in
the backfield.
Closest study OF reports turned in
by coaches and fellow writes in all
parts of the country could not bring
a decision to drop even one Of these
men from the select list.
Fred BUZZ Berries of Navy, and
Francis pug Lund of Minnesota,
are the other backs. Other choices
were Don Hutson of Alabama at
end, Jim (Big Six Steen of SYRIA
cuse and Clyde Carter of Southern
Methodist at tackles, and George
ShotWell of Pitt at center.
The strength is found squarely
in the lines center. Shotwell is
termed by Or. Jock Sutherland, his
coach, as the most valuable center
I have ever coached.
Bevan and Monahan throughout
heavy schedules showed themselves
standouts on offense and defense.
Both boys were able to stay in there
for 60 minutes if needed.
In a season which produced few
outstanding tackles Steen and Car
ter stood out. Steen as the keystone
of the Orange line, which for sey-
en- CONSECUTIVE games did not yield
two successive first downs. Carter,
202 pounds and more than six feet,
loves the game, can go four quarters
without tagging and is a powerful
blocker and deadly tackler.
Moscrip and Hutson are ends
without a weakness. Both are versa
tile. Moscrip kicks field goals from
40 to Is yards. while Hutson is out
standingly Shifty on nd-around
rlays. makes the kick offs. and is
rated the fastest punt coverer in the
south.
Grayson is termed the greatest
football player in the country today.
Coast experts rate him the greatest
back since Ernie Nevers. He can hit
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
B
SQUAD TRIMS
SUBSTITUTES

Tearing into the varsity substi-
tutes like regular first string play
ers, the undefeated Spartan B
squad yesterday gave their betters a
severe 1910 trouncing in a game
played on the local gridiron.
This is the second time these lit.
tie fellows have shown their stuff
against A squad payers and the sec
ond time they have come out victor
ious from the tangle. The A squad
team was composed of all players
who did not have an opportunity to
play in last Fridays league game.
Most of the time yesterday was
spent in taking pictures. Those who
did not participate in the fracaS
with the B gridsters enjoyed we'll
earned rest. This afternoon, the var
sity will have a light workout, run
ming through plays against a dunn
my defense No new plays will be
added, Coach Taylor said, but the
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
ORIOIRON
BRIEFS
Bv United Press

SEATTLE. Wash, Nov. 27.-The
University Of Washington Huskies
set out today on their last football
trip of the season. the invasion Of
Les Angeles for the annual game
against the U. S. c. Trojans. Frank
WinduSt. regular guard, appeared
an unlikely starter in Saturdays
game because of injuries received in
the scoreless Washington State bat
te Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
BASKETBALL SEASON ON

)CS ANGELES, NOV. 27. UD-
/ University Of Southern Cali
hia basketball team opened the
|son today in @ practice game
b the .. s. S. Tennessee squad.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
GERMANS BAN FILM

BERLIN. Nov. 26.-U.R)-The Of
fetal censor today forbade exhibi-
tion Of the American motion pic
ture. Scarface.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
LhBANA To
PLAY IN BOWL

fTANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal.
~ 81. (U.P)-Stanford vs.. Alaba-
that's the setup for the Rose
| vi game at Pasadena next New
ars Gay IN the opinion Of almost
fry one on the Stanford campus.
The Stanford Cardinals. mbeat-
but tied once this year. already
i in, having been the unanimous
|ection Of the Pacific Coast con
|ence as the western representa-
r.
Alabama must get by Vanderbilt
Thanksgiving day to get the bid
| ich the western choice is privi-
led to extend TO an eastern team
| its own choosing.
Stanford players would prefer to
" Minnesota because, as quarter
FIX Frank Alustiza put it, If we
ht Minnesota we'd really 90 some
ng."
But Big Ten conference rules
IKE the unbeaten, united Goph-
unavailable, and leave the un-
hten, united Alabamans as the
It choice.
Other teams under consideration
Ilude Colgate and Temple univer-
both coached by men who for
| rly coached football at Stanford.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-11-27
ish Preparing
For Trojar, Game

BOUTH BENZ, Ind, Nov. 81.
|hch Elmer Layden Of Notre
me today opened preparations for
Ramblers' last game Of the sea
t-the December 8 engagement
h Southern California at Los
'geles.
.ayden excused his regulars from
lctice yesterday, giving them a
hnce to recuperate from the bruis-
army battle Of Saturday.
Four Of the irish mainstays-Me-
kovich, Robinson, Michuta and
ari-were shaken badly and it is
red that they might be unable to
| e the Trojans.
Indy Pilney and Bill Shake
are, halfbacks. and Smith, guard,
re also injured but are expected
be ready for the Pacific Coast
ken.