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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
ITALY TAKES TEN PER CENT

Some idea of the financial condition
of the Italian government may be gained
from its extraordinary levy on the capital
value of stock companies, which will be
required to pay ten per cent of their value
into the national treasury next Spring.
American admirers of Dictator Mus
solini and those who shoot off their mouths
about dictatorship coming to this coun-
try might make note of the manner in
which the II Duce gets his funds He
doesn't bother to borrow from the banks
and pay them interest!
This is not the first time that the
Italians have adopted novel methods fl
nancing their campaign of aggrandize-
ment. A year or so ago the government
placed levy against all real estate, which
was required to subscribe to loan up to a
fixed per cent of the value of the prop
erty. This was loan, it is true, but the
loan is to be repaid from special taxes
levied against the real estate owners, who
thus loan the money, get bond and then
repay their own bond as4aass
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

absurdities of politics aid overthrows
them and often their sponsors. Ii IS
largely with such devices as artificial
demagogic economics that the game
of politics in government is played.
A peculiar mixture of so-called as
tute politics and So-called New Deal
economics has provided a fantastic
interlude for our people since March.
1888. The ''astute politics" has been
largely an appeal to the emotions OF
the unframed masses. The New Deal
Economics" has consisted largely OF
attempts torlegislate wlshful thinking
into reality.
Efforts by the government TO con-
troll and raise prices and wages are
cases in point. Prices are the refec-
ton of the operation of the forces of
supply and demand. Sometimes these
forces are freely competitive; some
times they are monopoliStic in nature
A rise in the price ola commodity
invites an increase in the supply Of
that commodity or the use of a substi-
tute for it and it is brake on demand
if all other things remain the same.
This is likewise true of the price paid
for labor. Therefore is 1t not pecu-
liar thing for the government to sup
pose that, if there is great unemploy-
ment. the way to increase the demand
for labor is to raise the price of labor?
Would any producer who finds it diff
ficult to sell his product at certain
price be foolisl. enough to suppose he
could sell more if he raised the price?
Has not unemployment been pro-
longed and have not employers been
substituting machinery for high
priced labor?
Then, too, we have seen various at
tempts to bolster the pisces of agri-
cultural products by artificial de-
vices. Do not these higher prices in
vite a greater supply and has not that
been the result? Does not the cotton
situation provide striking example
Of the consequences that can flow
from an attempt to change prices arti-
address questions to the al
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
WEATHER CONDITIONS

A disturbance of considerable
intensity is central this morning
over the Canadian Province of
Ontario, the barometer reading
at Cochrane being 29.34 inches,
and pressure is low southwark
over the Lake region; while strong
high pressure areas, crested over
the northeastern Rocky Noun
tain States. and southern Appa-
lachian region, overspread the re-
mainder of the country, Sheridan.
Wyoming, BOSS inches, and
Asheville, N. c.. 30.40 inches.
Light snow has occurred during
the last "a hours from Montana
eastward into the extreme upper
Mississippi Valley, and light rain
in the Lake region, Ohio Valley,
and from the middle Mississippi
Valley southwestward over Okla
homa into eastern New Mexico.
There have also been light rains
on the east-central Florida coast
and in portions Of the middle
Cuff and north Pacific coasts
There has been a decided fall in
temperature in the northern Rock
les, Plains States and upper Mis-
sissippi Valley; while readings are
generally near or above normal
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
You and Your
Nations Affairs
A Reckoning at Hand
By WALTER E. SPAHR
Professor of Economics, Ne,O York University

ficially? Is it not foolish to suppose
that with change in prices, demand
and supply will not also change, and
perhaps in a direction. not desired?
With respect to cotton, for example,
the foreign demand declined and
much of our foreign market went TO
other nations; at the same time our
supply increased to an unprecedented
extent AS a consequence, cotton
prices have fallen sharply, and, If
these prices are expressed In terms
of the pre-devaluation gold dollar,
present cotton prices are at about the
lowest level of the depression. Cases
could be multiplied.
The point is that prices are natural
reflectors of the forces Of supply and
demand, and should be treated as
such. 1t is an amazing thing to OBJ
serve the extent to which the notion
has spread that result Ca be treated
as a cause, and that economic ills can
be cured by placing the cart before
the horse. The damage to this nation
that has down from the attempts to
convert a natural result into casual
factor, is probably incalculable. 1t
has been supposed, apparently that
business would expand and employ
more people if the costs of labor and
taxes were increased; or that rail-
ways could prosper if their costs were
increased without an adjustment in
rates or income; or that new capital
would flow into industry if the pros
poets for profits were impaired: or
that business would expand in the
face of constant governmental at
tackS and restrictions; or that gen.
eral real purchasing power can be
increased measurably or for any inn
portant period of time without prior
increase in production.
The present Federal government, to
accomplish its various purposes, has
increased the Federal debt from $40
billions to $37 billions, an increase Of
approximately $18 billions. 1t has been
estimated that very close to this
amount has been lost in the drop OF
the prices of stocks since March 1887.
If this estimate is even approximate
ly accurate. it provides sad COM
mentary on the effectiveness of the
governments spending program. This
program was launched to increase
the purchasing power of the public.
Expenditures have often been made
for foolish purposes. The oper-
alton of economic laws, conflicting
government measures and human
reactions, have destroyed the effects
of the spending. A very bad feature Of
it all is that if we are headed down.
ward into another severe business
recession, we win go into It with the
governments huge debt at its peak
and with nothing having been done to
meet the contingency of another de-
preston.
The operation of economic laws APP
parently is catching up on politics,
politicians and the Nation.
thor care of this netoSpGper)
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

When knocked to the ground by a
bull and in imminent danger of being
gored to death, Adams Small of Mara
thon, Wis, saved his life by scratching the
enraged animals head, he says. The bull
liked the scratching and stood still to en-
JOY the sensation for several minutes,
then walked leisurely away. Whether this
method would work in all cases is prob
lematical, but it might be worth trying in
a similar emergency.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

On account of the high cost of news
print, papers all over the land are COM
PEELED to raise the price of their product
American publishers next year will be
obliged to pay $4,000, 900 more for paper
than in 1897 and, of course, the readers
will have to supply the deficiency. Why
not cut down the number of pages or the
size of the sheet much of the stuff with
which the bulky newspapers are loaded
could be dispensed with to the advantage
of the publisher and the satisfaction of
Che readers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
SIDELIGH is
By MARCY B. DARNALL,
Former Editor of The Key West Citizen

In his daily column o. O. Mcintyre
recalls that the famous tune popularity
known as the "Hootchie Kootchic,' which
was first used as an accompaniment for
Oriental dancers during the Chicago
worlds fair in 1898, was composed by Sol
Bloom, now Congressman from New York.
Bloom was for many years once of the
leading composers and music publishers in
Tin Pan Alley.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
WEATHER FORECAST

(Tiil 1880 p. M, Wednesday,
Key West and Vicinity; Cen
orally fair tonight and Wednes.
day: moderate northeast winds.
Florida: Generally fair to-
night and Wednesday.
Jacksonville TO FLORIDA Straits:
Moderate northeast winds, fresh
at times in moderate squalls over
southern Bahamas and partly
overcast weather tonight and
Wednesday.
East Gulf: Moderate northeast
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

When Mrs. Anntal Krammer, 48, a
81 children won the prize offered by the
Hungarian government as the country's
champion mother, news of her victory was
published far and wide. The prize, how
ever, was only 100 pengoes, the equivalent
of about 81 for each child, and Mrs. Kram-
mer doesn't think It was worth all the
trouble.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

In an article giving safety advice to
motorists, Alb jenkins, holder of IA inter-
national speed and endurance records says:
"Above all keep both hands on the wheel
The only two people know who are COM
petent to drive one-handed are Eddie
Rickenbacker and Ralph de Palma-and
both of them use two hands.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

members f the Traffic Officials
of the United States Association
arrive from Havana, the Chamber
of Commerce states that not quite
half the number are required,
have been promised. 1t will re-
quire at least rs cars to handle
the visitors who viii be in the
city for several hours, and it is
earnestly requested that other car
owners join in making their stay
one of pleasure.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

pr Sp ectS Tor
business. M st
of this dis
coura ent
can be traced
t. the bad eco
Monies e m =
ployed by our
present Federal
governme n t.
This again il
illustrates that in
time the steady
march of eco
nomic forces
catches up with
foolish man.
made devices
and ecnnOmic
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
Representative ]. Mark wilcox is !

Representative j. Mark Wilcox is un
hombre de pecho. As congressman he
has made an enviabe record Here is
what man who is on the opposite side o.
The political fence has to say about our
fearless congressman: His courage in
coming out without equivocation for those
principles in which he believes is admired
by friends and enemies alike. While others
side stepped, he came out openly against
prohibition and his stand and ability in
presenting il earned for him seat in
Congress, even though he opposed no less
q parsonage than Ruth Bryan Owen
Again, during the last election. when most
political aspirants were pussyfooting and
lodging the issue, Mark courageously took
his stand against the Townsend Plan at a
time when 10 do so seemed little short Of
political suicide, and again he won" Ii
AIR. Wilcox seeks reelection TO Congress
as representative of the Fourth District.
he will be returned, and deservedly so.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Editorial comment: What about
your auto for the motorcade for
the passenger men?ssIt's for the
good of all KeyIiWestgy6uf know.
Nobody expects to be : benef tied
directly, but the town win get a
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

The Young Sluggers Baseball
Club will tomorrow afternoon at
the army barracks cross bats with
the newly organized Young Tig-
ers. The Sluggers have won five
straight games but the Tigers as
sure the fans that the winning
streak will be broken in tomor-
rows game.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Alan Hale, who for 20 years played
VILLAIN" roles on stage and screen with
marked success. has at last been cast in
more respectable character, much to his
delight He says he has played bad
parts so long that he had got to hiding his
own purse from himself
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

U. S. s. Bagaduee, Captain
Thomas James in command, re-
turned this morning from Miami
The vessel left here last Friday
with the Hollywood football play
ers after their game here Navy
Day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

One of the strangest alibis offered by
a law-breaker lately was that of Floyd
Metcalf of Buffalo. He confessed to boot
logging, but pleaded that he did it to OBJ
tain funds to continue his studies for the
ministry. being ambitious to become mis-
Sionary.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Save little of thy income, and thy hide-bound
; pocket will soon begin to thrive and thou wilt
lne9elscry again with an empty stomach: neither
viii creditors insult thee. nor want oppress., nor
hunger bite. nor viii nakedness freeze thee. The
whole hemisphere will shine brighter. and
pleasure spring up in every corner of thy heart.
Benjamin Franklin.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

II anything be worse than the prov
erhial bull in a china shop II is motor
cycle. Peter Calendar rode his gasoline
propelled steed into u Brooklyn erockery
store. smashing $4,000 worth of merchan-
disc. but was not injured in the crash.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

A Milwaukee jeweler suggests that a
badge be given person when he pays his
taxes. In way the idea has merit, thinks
the Washington Post, but is curious to
know after the taxpayer has paid his taxes
what he would have left on which to pin
the badge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Paul Lamley has sold his hard
ware business to the VIM. Curry's
Sons Co, and viii devote his time
in the future to the business Of
the Monroe Meat Market which
he owns.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Secretary Morgenthau says I'VE are
Weaving pattern and each step is weigh
ed carefully" Perhaps the pattern is for
a stairway carpet
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Lamb Bites Wolf is a recent head
line which would delight the shade of
Charles a. Dana. 1t is the caption of an
item in Milwaukee newspaper. which
records that George Lamb was fined for
biting Morris Wolf during a fight over a
bottle of whiskey.'
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Team captains for the Red
Cross Roll Call drive to be started
in a few days were picked from
the various organizations last
night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

A nine pound daughter was
born this morning to Mr.. and Mrs.
Victor Thompson in their home
$40 SimontOn street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
For every worthwhile possession one
must pay definite price.

We sometimes wonder how nice peo-
pie find out which book ought to be sup
pressed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

There is always an optimistic way of
looking at things. If the fish don't bite,
took what money you save on bait
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

We can't understand why some bright
Individual doesn't volunteer a column of
paragraphs like they ought to be-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

The recession in the stock market
which has been in effect since March,
1937-the :o-called Roosevelt recess
Sion-has grown out of discouraging
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

A campaign for funds to light
the White Way for the next six
months has just been launched by
Frank Lewinsky, Joe Pearlman
and ]. R. Showers representing the
business men of Duval street.
They will make a canvass of Du-
val street and contact every bust
ness man of the street. Funds
are going to be raised, and they
are going to do it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
IFs Easy To ne Mistaken About
STOMACH TROUBLE

Stomach sufferers should learn the
truth about ULCERS, GAS, ACID.
INDIGESTION, belching, heartburn.
constipation, etc. due 10 excess acid
FREE UDGA Booklet contains facts
ofinterest. The9th edition. justoff the
press, mayprove your first step to hap
py stomach comfort Clip this toremind
you to ask for the uDGA Booklet at
a. GARDENERS PHARMACY
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

in eastern and southern districts,
and on the Pacific coast.
G. S. KENNEDY,
Official in Charge
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Although quite few auto
mobile owners have volunteered
to furnish cars for the proposed
ride over the city and portion of
the county road Friday when the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

world of fine publicity from the
trip.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
THE WEATHER

winds and fair weather tonight
and Wednesday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

Barometer reading AT ga. M:
Sea level, 1905.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

The Key West, which is to be
used with the General Machado in
the mail and passenger run be-
tween Key West and Havana, IS
the very last word in airplanes'
The big Fokker Iri-motored mono
plane is a 1928 model instead of a
1887 job like the General Ma
chado. 1t has a wing spread OF
20 feet instead of 63 feet as has
the machine now in use here
boasts and there are nine other
differences making it slightly
larger and more modern. 1t Is
being equipped with both radio
and induction compasses, the last
word in aerial navigation instru-
ments. 1t was an induction conf
pass which kept Colonel Lind
bergh on his course during his IA
nous voyage to Pairs. The Key
West is receiving her final tests
today, Captain c. E. Whitbeck is
informed, and will be in readiness
to start the trip from New York
to Key West in a few days.
The Key West Woman's Club
has bought a home of its own.
The club voted yesterday to ac-
cept an offer made for what is
said to be an ideal building and
lot, and preliminary papers were
signed shortly after. The deal is
expected to be completed within a
short time. Until the deed has
been delivered, officials of the
club decline to make any state
ment as to the property to be pur-
chased. For some time past the
club has been discussing the mat
ter of purchasing a home, and
much enthusiasm was evidenced
yesterday when it was finally de-
cided to make the proposed pur-
chase, and make former plans a
reality.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF KEY WEST
Member of the Federal Reserve
Member of the r ID. |. C.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1937-11-02

address questions author of this neWspaper)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
Well Known Violirlist
 Guest Artist Tonight
Miss Mabel Deegan of New Haven Featured on Con- cOrdas' Spring Concert Program

5. Annie Laurie ............ .. Scott My Love Parker 6. a Wohin Nit Der Freudo, a capella ,...............,.. Siicher b Wiegenlied Oullaby) a capella ...........s...... ..... oAaAAAAo c. Wach Auf. Chorus from the opera: Die MeiStersinger Wagner Concordia mixed chorus and
 orchestra
 2. Air for the c String =. Bach b On Wings of Song Mendelsshon Danse Izogane ...... Nachez Miss Mabel Deegan 8. Sonntags Am Rhein, chorus, solo and orchestra ........... .Samans Mrs. Edward A. Herr, soprano
 stephen Montello, tenor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

Since spring and hitch-hiking 20 hand in hand, Connecticut transit company officials are is- suing their annual appeal to Con- necticut motorists to refrain from giving free rides to those who stand on street corners and who line the state highways, seeking by the traditional jerk of the thumb to take advantage of al- truistic drivers and theeby to avoid payment of motor coach and street car fares for their transportation.
 While the appeal by these of- ficials is naturally one motivated by the ambition to return transit facilities to a paying basis, 1t is pointed out that careful census of hitch mixers lining the high ways at thi sseason would doubt lessly reveal that the large ma iority of them have the where withal to pay legitimate fares for their transportation, but that they have been convinced by experi- ence that kind-hearted motorists will save them that expense. It would further show that many a youngster who resorts to thumb jerking" does it merely for a lark. or for the purpose of boasting to friends how far he or she was able to ride without having to pay a fare. Such a check-up would un- questionably reveal among the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14

A varied program has been ar- ranged for presentation at the al1- nual spring concert and dance of the Concordia Singing society to be held tonight at Buckingham hall, beginning at 8:15 o'clock. Several out of town singing units have been invited and it is expected they will be heard in special features. The program to be given by the local society under the direction of Max Duetzmann, will include selections which will be repeated at the annual state sangerfest to take place in New Haven June 26.. The men and women groups will share the pro- gram, each group singing three German songs with orchestral ac- compartment.
 Guest Artist
 Miss Mabel Deegan of New Haven, one of the outstanding women vio- hnists in the state, will also be heard in several selections. Miss Deegan studied at Yale Music school, and in France, making her debut in New York city in 1927. During tonight's program the solo, ist will be accompanied by Robert Oldham. Other soloists to be heard include Mrs. Edward A. Herr, sopra- no, and Stephen Montello, tenor.
 Joseph F. Hench is chairman of the committee and is assisted by John Borchardt, Hermann Mueller, William Fossbender, Emil Marks,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-14
The Hitch -Hiker!
He May Be Plumbing Ride for the Lark of It He May Be Only Fare-Evader-He May Be Public Enemy Mo- 1-Refuse Elm All Urges
 Transit Companies.

hitch-hikers proportion of peo- pie whose intent is to take crim- inal advantage of the befriending motorist or to escape the talons of the law by resorting to the sub- terfuge of Hitch hiking.
 News stories frequently come from one part of the country or another, telling of motorists who have been victimized by hitch- hikers whom they have befriend- ed. It was only 8 year ago that one motorist was murdered by 8 hitch-hiker in Connecticut, be- cause the driver refused to obey the orders of 8 "thumber" to whom he was giving a free ride. One of the infamous public enemies No. 1 and doubtlessly more, it is recalled by transit ex- ecutives, eluded federal and state authorities for many weeks by hitch-hiking his way from state to state through courtesies ex- tended by friendly auto and truck drivers, because the drivers had no way of distinguishing those really deserving of a free ride from those merely taking advantage of a feeling of good fellowship.
 Transit men further point out that business men who strive to adhere to and expect from their competitors the spirit of fair com- petition should realize that they are really competing unfairly with the transit companies when they pick up strangers along the high ways, enabling the latter to evade transportation fares. Many owners of fleets of trucks have posted their trucks with "No Riders" signs or have ordered their driv- CTS not to give free rides, thereby avoiding chance of a law suit in case of accident.