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Evening star., 1934-02-25
5000 Letters a Day to ~ r. 4.
Include Many Odd Requests
One Writer Asks Gen. johnson to AUTO
graph a $40 Check-Another
Proposes Penny Collections.

many letters. They ask for assistance
in preparing class room and debating
society programs. Many send essays
and poems on N. r. A. One little boy
wrote to tell of his foot ball team,
which he called the IN. r. A. Eagles. /"
And n number of children have writ
ten headquarters asking for code for
school children, claiming their hours
are too long, and pointing out they
receive no wages.
Code Requests Numerous.
But requests for codes have come in
by the thousands. Many of them
originated with labor or workers or
ganizations, and many are from
preachers, nurses, teachers, dancing
masters, magicians. midgets, hod car
riers, horseradish pickers, fowl slaugh-
terers, household servants, chorus
girls, dime-a-dance girls and even
travelling statesmen and gigolos.
Requests for codes, however, have
not by any means been confined to
the groups just described, but many
legitimate but infrequently mentioned
industries have sought the same as
sistance. For example, some of the
subdivisions Of the waste material in
dustry include the manure gatherers,
mattress renovation, reclaimed pho
tographers' films, scavengers and dis
pensers of dead animals. Some of the
other less familiar industries are the
sump pump industry, the pyrometric
cone industry. the chuck industry, the
hog ring industry, the metallic fur
ring industry, the bee and bird breed
ers' industries, the Russian and Turk
iSh bath industry, the comfortable
Evening star., 1934-02-25
PRODUCTION PLANNED
FOR 3 WINNING PLAYS
Drama Guild of Washington to
Hold Tryouts March Is at
Thomson Center.

The Drama Guild of Washington
Is planning production April 10 of
the three original one-act plays which
recently won the ls33-34 play-writ-
ing contest of the guild. The plays
are What Makes Woman Happy"
by Mrs. Leslie Carl Frank; "A Deed
Of Trust" by Mrs. James Gallagher,
and THE House of Stars" by Miss
Anne Darlington.
The committee in charge Of the
production is headed by Mrs. Jane
Plummer Rice. Tryouts for the plays
will be held March Is at Thomson
Community Center, Twelfth and L
streets. at pm.
A contest in scenery designing will
be held in connection with the pro-
duCtion under supervision of Miss
Edith Allen, art director of the guild.
Evening star., 1934-02-25

sAAe SS@ ~t~@ -
These oddities,
while well in
tended and per-
haps deeply seri-
Gus to the sender,
react to break
the monotony Of
q hard and driv-
ing task for the
80-odd employees
in the mails and
records section.
Also, for the
range of subjects
ver d, the
W o r k e RS are
forced at times
Evening star., 1934-02-25

In mail averaging close to 5000 let
ters daily the National Recovery Ad-
ministration receives an odd assort-
ment of requests and suggestions, in
addition to communications Of first
Evening star., 1934-02-25

(the petltloner a
penny. His claim
was to use the
$3.50, thu S
donated to pur-
C has Sc Govern
lnent bonds, OF
course, he point
ed out, the Gov
ernment W oul d
reap the benefit
of the invest
ment;; b u t, h e
also indicated he
might be able to
get a ong all
right himself on
the interest the
investment would
Claildren are
Evening star., 1934-02-25
Coal Near Surface.

Coal seams having been found near
the surface, mining on large scale is
to be started In the Farce Islands.
Evening star., 1934-02-25
WEATHER DELAYS
P. ". A. PROJECTS
Deputy Administrator Re-
ports Progress Being
Made in 23 States.

Only Winter weather stands in the
way of actual construction in %
Northern States and the employment
OF thousands on public works projects,
Col. H. M. Waite, deputy admins
traitor, reported to Secretary Ickes, ad-
ministrator, yesterday.
Col. Waite is heading headquarters
delegation that left Washington more
than q week ago to cooperate with
field forces in speeding the awards
of contracts and other preliminary
steps toward actual construction. Col.
Waite and his party were in San
Francisco yesterday and today are to
hold a meeting In Los Angeles.
Covers % Northern States.
After covering % Northern States,
extending from New York and New
England TO the Pacific Coast, Col.
Waite reported to Secretary Ickes that
definite reports have been made on
1922 non-Federal projects out of 2,0ol
allotments made throughout the en-
tire country, calling for an expenditure
Of $500 100000.
Direct contacts made with local
officials and P. w. A. field forces re-
veal that an overwhelming majority
OF projects will be under construction
by May !, or earlier, in the Northern
section Of the country, weather per-
mitting," Col. Waite reported. Many
already are under construction and a
number have been completed.
Engineers Clearing Projects.
'-The field expediting system is
bringing results. In every State new
excellent public works projects are be-
ing offered in hope more funds will
be available. P. w A State engineers,
in accordance with instructions, are
nO receiving any more aPPAcaE0n'
and are trying to clear all projects
already in their Offices to Washington
by March 1.
we have found progress of P. w. A.
program in the Northern States most
impressive and I am greatly encour-
aged
After leaving Los Angeles, the p.
W. A. headquarters party will hold
meetings at Little Rock tomorrow,
Fort Worth Tuesday and Atlanta
Wednesday. The group will return to
Washington March /.
Accompanying Col. Waite are Ed
ward Foley, jr.. assistant general coun--
sci; Philip M. Benton, director OF
finance, and Michael w. Straus, pup
Lie relations director.
Evening star., 1934-02-25
perhsus one q tht most eItTaOT'

dinary communications to reach N.
r. a. headquarters was a meu1oran-
dunn, written in German script, and
called IN. r. "A Conversation in
Heaven" 1t purported to be report
Of a monthly meeting Of former PreSi-
dents Of the United States, now In
Heaven. George Washington pre-
sided, but asked Theodore Roosevelt
to take the chair in honor Of his
seventy-fifth birthday. Lincoln, Will
son. Hayes, Garfield, Taft, Cleveland.
Jackson, Coolidge all took part in the
conversation"
Perhaps the least appreciated let
ters come from those asking favors.
Requests for autographs are legion,
but one such petitioner asked Gen.
Johnson to autograph letter which
would enclose $40. Another called
upon the general to ask every citi-
zen in the United States to give him
Evening star., 1934-02-25

III 6SlIIItIII WOUIU OuI II
Children are another source OF
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
MANY FUR FARMS

It may be surprising to many to be
told that there are now nearly 5000 fur
farms in the United States and Canada,
most of which have been established dur
ing the last Is years.
These farms represent an investment
of around $25, 100000 and from them are
now produced and marketed about 10000
skins each year.
Thus it will be seen that a new and
important industry is being developed,
which embraces practical conservation
plan as well, just as the commercial raising
of cattle and hogs has preserved these
animals from extinction
Another point in favor of fur farming
is its humane aspect. Instead of being tor
tllred for hours and even days in cruel
traps, the fur farm animals may be m
simultaneously put to death when their pelts
are needed for the market.
Women of the future may wear hand
some furs without the feeling that they do
so at the expense of frightful suffering on
the part of the beautiful animals which
contribute to their comfort and adorn-
ment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
TRUTHFUL ADVERTISING

Usually the argument is made than
every business concern should advertise
but there are exceptions. In fact, some
concerns hardly dare to advertise, because
they can not make good according to the
requirements of modern business practice.
When advertising is untruthful or mis-
leading it does more harm than good Only
an enterprise which falfills the promises
made in its advertising can stand the spot
light OF publicity. Hence, when We find
store or other business establishment
boldly advertising is wares or service.
month after month and year after year, we
may generally conclude that it can and
does give real values
Observing the advertised business OF
any community, large or small. VIII enable
one to identity the most dependable con-
Germs in that community Only efficient
and reputable establishments dare to adj
vertise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
"A sHIRT-TAIL OF TYPE"
editor & Publisher)

They ten us it is improper to slant
news to the advantage of any interest, but
nevertheless it sometimes happens. have
just been reading column story in the
Adams wis., County Times, edited by
Ethel E. Kampfer, which violates the rule,
yet is so human that do not feel outraged.
The headline proclaims rur1ors in town
that new newspaper will be started by
William H. Ward, local business man, and
Kenneth Thompson, former employe of the
Times.
The Times sets forth the known facts
and then comments as follows:
~ The Times makes no claim to
exclusive rights in the local newspaper
field, but
GU Adams county has two news
papers, the Times being in its 18th year.
and "the writer inclines to the belief that
the promoters could purchase one of the
existing papers with less investment of cash
than to start new one,' and
(3) The days when one can start
newspaper with shirt-tail Of type and a
hand press are gone forever, and
(4) In these days linotype and
electrically driven cylinder press are neces-
.sary and
(5) For at least two years a new
paper, under the law, could not get any
legal advertising, which is a considerable
part Of the revenue of the existing papers,
and
CO.. No newspaper can exist in the
U. S. if it does not receive second-class
mailing privileges, requiring fee of 500,
and
ca "This expense is only one of
hundreds Of expense items that the pro-
jectors of the proposed Adams County
News will be humping up against" and
go "The Times gives fair warning
that it win. fight to hold it's subscription
list, its advertising and job patronage. and
its legal publications, by all honorable
means."
All of which, as see life, is one of
the most discouraging news stories ever
printed about new industry, and if Will
liam Ward and Kenneth Thompson are de-
termined to enter Adams county they
might well consider the purchase of one of
the existing papers. Ethel Kampfer knows
her business and have bet down on her
survival
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

And from the bottom OF the we'll
came the voice OF Jupiter:
"oh. what a bump! oh, feel 80
sore"
aohly sore? It's nothing more
than that?" asked Willy Nilly as he
looked down.
That's enough" groaned Jupiter.
sim very sore"
"You don't think any bones are
broken. my precious?" cried Honey
Bear. ~
al don't think So" he answered.
WELL" said Willy Nilly. we've
got to do something else. Maybe
we'd better send down some food
to Jupiter before We plan anything
'Would you like something to eat.
my darlIng7" asked Honey Bear
leaning over tho we'll again.
Eyes" answered the weak little
voice OF Jupiter.
There's q honey comb In the
right-hand corner OF the pantry"
Willy Nflly said to Rip. ITS in a
pan and has bowl over It. Fetch II
for Jupiter"
Rip was back, carrying the honey
comb In his mouth. In very short
time.
"oh." said Jupiter. as he caught
It. this is good"
Tomoryo,v--ssNs,e Rogxs
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
rHE KEY wksr CITIZEN

VILE always ssek the truth and print i
without fear ana without favor; never be-
afraid to attack wrong or to applaud right;
always fight for progress; never be- the OK
gan or the mouthpiecs Of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
mi tice; denounce vice and praise virtue:
commend good done BY individual or organ
Ization; tolerant Of Others rights. views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminats the reader; never com
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
General johnson and his

General Johnson and his chief lieu
tenants continue their passionate love for
the NRA. despite the criticisms Of Clarence
barrow and his special committee. who do
not profess very much love for the pro-
cesses of codes and the control Of indus
trial relations under them by the United
States government. This latest chapter
furnishes some interesting reading.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

George washington's father was re-
ported as having been peeved at his son
because of some sort of affair about =
tree. Another tree went down in the presi-
Dental lot this month when lightning
struck inside the White House grounds
More than a thousaid guests were attend
ing a reception IN the Mansion at the time.
Lightning apparently is no respeeter of per-
sons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
KEY WEST IN
DAYS GONE BY


There is renewed talk in Key
West about the development of
the eastern part of the island. One
report is that the entire tract of
beach frontage from the foot of
White street to the head of the
island. except government proper
ty. will be developed. Many resi-
dents are of the opinion that this
development project will start
within a short time, were there
available ocean front lots on the
market. AS matters now stand it
requires a man with lots of money
or the organization of a company
with large capital to buy this
ocean front and abutting acreage
Dredging the salt ponds and Great
ing yacht basins are among the
projects thought of. and would be
novel and attractive. Whenever
or however the development
starts, it is the consensus of opin-
ion il win be at the eastern end
of the island.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

. Are y o n
killed. my darl-
ing?" H o n g y
Bear cried. "oh.
speak to me.
5 peak to me.
Are you alive?
oh. Jupiter, my
dear. sweet lit
tie cub baby.
Speak to me-"
Give him q
c b a n c e to
speak," cackled
Top Notch. the
rooster, kindly.
but in his usual
practical, sensi-
- A,-Af14
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Today's
Anniversaries


1746-John Henry Livingston.
Reformed Dutch Church clergy
man, leader of the Reformed
Church in his day, born near
Poughkeepsie. N. Y. Died Jan.
20. 1925.
f826-William A. H. Loveland,
pioneer Colorado merchant and
railroad promoter. born at Chat
ham, Mass. Died Dec. II. 1894.
1835-Alfred Austin, Britain,s
poet-laureate, born. Died June 2.
1918.
1S48-Edward L. Borlingame.
New York magazine editor, son of
the noted diplomat. born in Bos-
ton. Died Nov. Is, 1922.
1850 Frederick d. Grant. eld-
est son of the General and Presi-
dent, soldier. born in st. Louis.
Died in New York, April IL. 1912.
1S86-Randolph Bourne, bril-
liant essayist and thinker, born at
Bloomfield. N. Y. Died in the in
fluenza epidemic. Dec. %, 1913.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

gentle to moderate winds, mostly
southwest.
Jacksonville to Florida Straits
Moderate south or southwest
winds and partly overcast weather
tonight and Thursday.
East Gulf: Gentle to moderate
west or southwest winds.
G. S. KENNEDY,
Official in Charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

The thermometer has recently been
hitting around leo degrees in Washington,
which is sure sign that Congress will
wind up the session as fast as possible. Old
Sol must be obeyed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
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Today In History

eeeeeeeeseesasesaeadssee
14s1-Joan of Arc burned at
the stake, aged 10.
-
1640-Peter Paul Rubcns.
Flemish painter, died, aged 62.
78-voltaire, French phil
osopher, died aged S3.
l868-Decoration or Memorial
Day established by Gen. John Al.
Logan, G. A. R., commander-in-
chief.
- .9f2 Wilbur Wright. co-in-
ventor of the airplane, died of ty-
phoid fever, at Dayton. Ohio. aged
45.
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Reversing the old ORDER what we
need now is labor creating, not labor saw
ing devices.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

The world is a ladder for some to 60
mp and some down, and it is also true that
few remain up while the many stay down.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Poverty wants some things, luxury
many things, and avarice all things
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
Jupiter Speaks
Nv MARY GRAHAM BONNER

"The rope brokei" exclaimed VIII
~ Nilly In horror. Jupiter was too
great a load. Is he hurt?"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Too many cars on the road again.
Prosperity always was nuisance that
way.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Blessed is the telephone girl who
never expects the subscribers to be polite.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Aniericanisni Thinking recovery can
be brought about by proponndlng and
answering ,qnestioniaires.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Today is National Memorial
Day and the event is being OBJ
served in Key West with suitable
exercises at the cemetery by the
American Legion Post and other
organizations. Graves Of the
world war dead sweEe decorated
with flags and peoples, other
mounds were decorated with flow
ers and green branches. Stores
in the city, responding to a pro.
elamati0n issued by Mayor Frank
Ladd, win close at 4 o'clock This
afternoon affording an opportnni-
ty for the clerks and others tn ut.
tend the exercises.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Editorial comment: When you
see an editor who pleases every
body. he will be under glass and
he won't be standing up.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

it would be foolish for any one to
offer himself in opposition. They
are both excellent in their respec-
tive offices and it would be a
waste of time and money for any
person to enter the race against
either"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

/. Water and Sewerage.
2. Bridges to complete Road to Main
land
Q. Free Port.
4. Hotels and Apartments
S. Bathing Pavilion.
g. Aquarium.
4. Airports and Sea.
8. Consolidation Of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
WEATHER FORECAST

Till 8 p. M, Thursday
Key West and Vicinity: Partly
cloudy tonight and Thursday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Rosa Raisa of New York,
soprano, born in Poland. 81 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Justice seems to be lame as we'll as
blind.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Even the most ardent politician
can find no reason TO complain of
any luck of political activity at
this time. Within the past few
days the candidates and their ad-
herents have started the move
ncnt Of getting behind the voters
and al this time there il no lack
OF zeal on the part Of any Of them
apparent - the observer. No cam
.didate with opposition feels SUI.
ficiently sure OF the outcome of
the election. hence the aecelera-
ton Of speed and the hurry and
hustle Of the last moments artivi-
ty. Everybody il on the iunp and
from now until election day there
will be lots Of pep in Key West.
Elections come and elections 20
and County Judge Hugh Gum
and Supervisor Of Registration
Joseph Roberts never have any OPP
pOnents. OF course practically ali
residents Of Key West know why
Judge Gum is never opposed nor
Is there eveF any Offered against
Supervisor Roberts. One friend
10 hath nien Said Each Of these
men are fuIly eonveFsans with
their work ard each has aa Gained
the confidence 81 the pubic tis
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

T0day's Horoscope
'eseeessssees.se.sssssSs


This is a day of Importance,
often giving high position. There
is indication of mind fit to gov
ern, and a wide knowledge of af-
fairs. With good gift of express
sion and seeming broadness of
opinion there may be traits of self
ishness. which are largely counter
balanced by the natural dignity
and conscientiousness which il in
dicative of this degree.
The Montgolfier brothers were
the first to experiment. with bal
looms and made their first attempt
on June 5, 1888.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Jane d. Rippin of New York.
social worker, Girl Scout leader,
born at Harrisburg, Pa. SO years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30
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Today's Birthdays

James A. Farley of New York,
Postmaster General, chairman of
the Democratic National Com
niittee, born at Grassy Point, N.
Y, as years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Troop i. Girl Scouts, win give
a dance this evening in the Ath-
letic Club. II is the intention of
the girls to take the money clear
ed at the dance and add it TO a
fund being raised to defray the
expenses of two weeks outing
in Havana. Consul Domingo Mi
lord is assisting girls in making
arrangements for the trip.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

DR.. Frank NJ. Casio of Cleve-
land. president-elect of the Amer
lean Dental Association. born at
Manchester, Ohio, 50 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

The beautiful and sympathetic
play, "Anne OF Old Salem. viii
sc the attraction tonight at the
Garden Theafer. The curtain will
be raised promptly At 8 o'clock.
The performance is being given
BY the Senior Glass Of Monroe
High School.
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Subscribe to The Citizen.
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barometer at 3 u. al. today:
Sea level. 29.88.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Rt. Rev. William Lawrence, re-
tired P. E. bishop of Massachu-
sets, born in Boston, "a years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

DIR. Rupert Blue. noted sani-
tartan of the U. S. Public Health
Service, born in Richmond Co., N.
c., 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

William Phillips of Boston, u.
S. Undersecretary of State, born
at Beverly. Mass, So years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1934-05-30

Tom0rrOs5-'Nss0 Rope"