The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1936-07-10
Served with Joyce Kilmer and
dian Seegar During World Var

Carlyle Straub, veteran ambulance
driver and aviator with the Royal
Air Force during what was COM
monty called at that time 1.-The Big
Show" is endeavOring to publish a
show" of his own in the form of
an anthology that will present as an
elaborate and artistic volume some
1900 contemporary poets whom an
able editorial staff consider worthy
Of reaching a reading audience,
though heretofore their work is lit
de known.
Straub's life has been one that is
aOt void of cOlOrful experiences. He
attended Columbia University for
period of two years and in 1916 de-
serted his studies in literary arts in
favor of driving an ambulance for
the French army. 1t was during his
experience in the same unit with
Gilmer and Seegar that he started
writing serious poetry through the
encouragement of his illustriouS
comrades. Kilmer is familiar to the
world for having glOritied the tree
and Alan Seegar is memorable for
which unfortunately this brilliant
poet was obliged to keep. During
the period Straub served in the
Royal Air Force following his activ-
lty as an ambulance driver, he as
sisted Jack Kimberley, noted Amer
'can detective, in the service of the
British Military Intelligence in
bringing Malta Hari to task for her
escapades as spy for the central
powers.
No longer does the venturesome
soldier of fortune seek thrills in the
theatre of war. Straub apparently
aas settled down to. a more placid
routine and endeav0rs to publish a
book such as has never been pub
liShed before. in view of trying to
help contemporary poets and elimi-
nate racketeering publication
schemes that have proved upon gull
lible student writer's who have been
seeking channels that would serve
to have their efforts recognized or
criticized by worthy editors in the
various departments of literature.
Il lis apparent every university of
any note. and the press as well, has
endorsed the premise on which this
volume he intends publishing is
oaseii. TO date hundreds of students,
professors, columnists and editors
have sent him their verses in view
of their acceptance for publication
In the forthcoming edition of this
book.
Briefly, this is the story of the
volume he proposes:
1t is a prize edition offering three
prize awards. Rules governing the
awarding of prizes will be as fol-
lows:
Two hundred and fifty dollars for
the most original verse.
One hundred and fifty dollars for
the most original sonnet.
One hundred dollars for the most
original quatrain.
The purpose of the volume is as
follows:
To assist unknown writer's of
verse in finding more responsive
and remunerative channels for the
publication of their work.
hAAON II
and unknown, an opportunity of for
warding manuscripts for considera-
ton and fair criticism in regard
their publication in MUSE.
To replace the rejection slip in
favor of the letter of acceptance by
rendering a service to unknown
authors in advising them as to the
publication to which their work Is
best suited.
To render such service GRATIS
10 all contributors and readers Of
MUSE. In no instance will any fet
or gratuity be paid the publisher OF
members of the editorial staff b,
writer's whose work has been &C
cepted for publication in this vol
ume or those to follow.
You are invited 10 send Carlyl'
Straub your offerings as a poet II
manuscript form clearly typed wit
self-addressed stamped envelop'
for consideration. You are obligatei
In no way to purchase book or b
pay any fee In entering your worl
for consideration or publication b
this anthology.
Amy further information In regar
this book may be secured by writin
Carlyle Straub. Publisher. 20 Eas
Jackson Boulevard. Chicago.