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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29
Fat Girl
Laughs and
Grows Slim
Wiihsai stsrvasies Diets, Or Bad. Dssakias.
hendiaR and RslllnR Exeseises.


Bssalas end RsllIss Exercises.
Here's . wsy that works hand In hand
With Mature IN getting rid OF ugly fat due IA
IN intsrnai deficiency, just eat seAsibly and
take Marn,ela Prescription Tablets . day.
aeeoedlng 10 the directions. until yeu have
lost enough fat - then stop.
MaFHeia Prescription Tablets have been
eeld 10 the public for more than thirty years.
More than twenty million boxes have been
distributed during that period.
Mar1aela is not Intended as eurs-aii for
all aiiments. This advertisement u intended
sally for fet persons who are normal and
healthy otherwise and whose fatness IL
caused BY hype.thyTeldlsm With accompany
ipg subnoEasi metabolle rates. No other
representation 10 made ~ 10 this treatment
except under these conditions and according
- the dosage a. recommended.
!. We do not make any diagnosis - thst 10
he function Of your physielan, who must
be consulted for that purpose. The complete
sermnia e included IN every package. Get
, hox Of Nasmola today from your dFussisE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29
FraternaI
Neus
Courtfruitful Vine

Chief Ranger Donald Meek pre-
sided at meeting Of Court Fruit.
full Vine, Ancient Order Of For
esters last night In Foresters' hall
on North Main street. n tentative
fall program was outlined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29
Liberty Lodge

Finance were discussed at a
meeting Of Liberty lodge Of Ma
sons In Masonic temple last
night. District Deputy George w.
oliver Of WinSted. who will make
an official visit October 26, was
a guest at last nights meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29
Red Cross Fund Here
Passes So, 600 Mark
mectiCut Leads in Number 81 Families Distressed
American Legion Among lTOday's Contributors Con

Waterbury's Red Cross quota for emergency relief
OF the thousands Of hurricane and flood sufferers past
the midway mark at noon today when total OF
had been tabulated by the Waterbury Chapter American
Red Cross simultaneously with this report, word from
WASHINGTON was received to the effect that the Red Cross
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29
U. s. Senator

Especial 10 The Democrat)
Merlden. Sept. 29-T The physi-
clan Of Senator Francis T. Ma.
loney reported today that the
senator's condition n In no way
alarming but requested friends
Of the senator 10 refrain from
calling his home. The senator, he
said. win be- confined 20 his bed
for at least two weeks because Of
cold. He previously had been III
for q week with an infected foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29
Original Earbenders
Warned About Rivals
Action May Be Taken at Annual Meeting Election Fri
day Night Drum Corps Adopts Vote Of Confidence
WASHINGTON HILL

washington Izill's original Ear
benders will meet in annual session
tomorrow night TO elect officers =
but they win also consider a ques-
ton which looms even more para
mount than the election.
It has been rlm0red that group
Of men In another section Of the
town have taken 1t upon themselves
to become known as the Earbenders.
The new group, composed Of men in
public life, is reported to be plan
ming O baseball game. and will pub.
licize themselves as the Earbenders
President Thomas Reynolds Is ex-
pected to take direct measures TO
combat the existence Of another club
claiming the name OF Earbenders
The entire club Is i1censed by the
report. # ~ @G
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29
No Bowling

Bowling matches for teams OF the
Washington Park Community Club
which were scheduled for tonight at
the Washington Park Community
House, have been postponed because
the alleys are not ready for use.
The alleys are not expected to be
ready until Monday. The mems
league Of the Community Club will
start bowling next Tuesday night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29
LIE SELVA'S CASE
PUT OFF A DAY

Continuation Of the case OF AN
thony Leselva. 10. charged with In
decent assault, Will be held in su-
perior court tomorrow following the
short calendar session. The trial
started yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29

placed the tubeFs IN baskets, which
they emptled into conveniently
placed boxes.
Huinmed the spectators:
"A Tisket. Tasket. They Chuck
I'm n TIE BASKET
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-09-29

bury during the last "A hours are:
Aid Association Of the Pat
Evening star., 1938-03-27
1922 10th ST. NV.
UPPER 18th ST NORTHWEST

UPPER 18th ST. NORTHWEST.
Fine eieht-room brick home. four bed :
rooms, two baths, parauet floors full
basement. extra lavatory gear brick ga
rage: recreation room; laundry: hot-water
automatic gas heat weather-stripped.
foored attic: screened; shown by appoint
mept: call us TODAY
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO..
a25 New York Ave. NV
Natl. 91a7. Natl. a7a7
Evening star., 1938-03-27

- NEAR WALTER REED HOSPITAL
aat 1928 1th ST NV.
z, New detached center -hall brick; large
rooms, tile baths; breakfast nook: 2:car
garage; oil heat reduced. Open. STROUP
kEALTY CO., District O36S.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
lIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIiIIlIIlIIHlIIIIIIIIInIIIIllIu


coLORED-IO ROOMS. BATH, H.-W.H..
18th; S65OO: Easy terms. North 97Oe.-
G21oREDLAH G9,1.os AN 121,p 1op,PoRTuNrNTY OF ~.
home. buying or not. Open today from
to g o m. only. Detached. H.-w.h.. hard
fully E,1 decorated every known imDroysmsnt;
ing and dining rm. suites. Price includes
house. land. furniture. Today. $3.50.
Terms extended. No brokers. II you ever
intend to buy. see this house:
coLORED-IRVING ST. NE; ROOMS,
bath, $4,000 $500 cash. Adams 10000
for INSPECTION.
coIoRED: sAcRIFIcBLREDUcED 81 900
Dacf ne v.rat;pe TaDestrK 5rdE brick
pm Sunday. Republic. OPS.
Sc. $50 TAKES THIs72O PARK RID. NV
Det. brick. 6 rms. yard. garage: modern.
Don't miss. Terms. Georgia 1122.
cOLORED-5 RMS BATH. BUNGALOW;
nice yard; good condition; reasonable.
1898 Hamlin st. ne. Apply OWNER.
COLORED-1227 4sth sT. NE-FIvE-
room BUNGALOW; new: all modern improve
Na6nsf ss Ksy st IFS 4ssS
SoLoREspmsEE 11s our NE NEW ECoNoMY 2srz
aS%e %ooi insal.ien turred wallis etc. sampe Sde
open daily, from Q am. to g pm; interior
monthly; 40 renewals. Decstur 1l60.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
HOUSES FOR SALE.
1St COMMERCIAL.


2327 18th ST. NV.
~ x sHcRRi1hcMsif sHcRiFicE AZ HD'
$9,950.
= rooms. attic divided into 2 separate
apartments, each with equipped Kitchens.
Stores on both sides. This property is 4
p,.g MM doss y THKosskMSsTSs ss1 ia7ss5%.df Ss.
NEARING COMPLETION.
IN WOODBRIDGE GARDENS
NEW b-BEDROOM. 2-BATH HOUSE
Inspect our new, Colonial detached brick
can make 5-bedroom house il desired. See
this home; UP to the minute in ali details.
w 1904 SHEPHERD SINE
PAUL P. STONE, NORTH 7471.
1347 QUEEN ST. NE.
BRAND-NEW.
rms. 2 baths, .arranged for 2 families;
automatic auto heat, farred walls. insulated
So $'7,250-TERMs.
REALTY ASSOCIATES, INC.
Cor, Facing Bladensburg Rd.
Especially Good for Transits or Room
4 1OOnS, n w H. bTlCk 1bEHRes
Only 81, 100.
HoWenstein Realty Corp,
14Is H St. NV. District 1877
GLOVER PARK.
A REAL BARGAIN.
rooms. . baths, recreation room. auto
mafe gas neat HoHse years old sna IN
house, PRICE So $3.50 on very easy terms.
WIN. M. THROCKMORTON, INC,
POI investment Bldg.
Dist. 6092. Eve. Decatur 1850.
NEAR ST. GABRIEL PARISH
semi,detsshed brick rooms; porchss
Mr.. Vanderlip. Col. 4287-J.
ROGER MOSS,
927 18th St. NV. District 1921.
Ais 44th ST. NV.
Now open. Three lovely detached brick
ern to the last word. automatic heat.
furred walls. rock wool insulated, slate
roof, copper cutters and downspouts cop
per screened, caulked and weather stripped
consider small trade. Drive out Wis
consin ave. to Chesapeake ST., left to 44th
ST.. right to houses.b
WAPLE g. JAMES, INC,
1924 l4th st, NV. District 334s.
72l GALLATIN ST. NV; OPEN.
Equipped for two families. Six rooms.
tile bath, two inclosed back porches. cleo
trio refg.; large lot. paved street and alley
detached garage; southern exposure. VIII
TO sell. See MR.. OREM on premises or
call Georgia 4G39.
$3.50.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
HOUSES WANTED TO BUY.

UPPER l4th SECTION, COL. HTS. MT.
Pleasant also downtown. white: quick sales
IL priced reasonable. Call E. w. BAILEY.
Adams 47S6 or mail 1435 Meridian pl. NV.
HAVE SEVERAL PURCHASERS FOR
from to 10 acres with livable house. List
with us for quick sale. WAGGAMAN-
Met. 1880.
70 ROOMS; PREFER OLD HOUSE;
possession within As days; good cash pay
ment; quick action. E. A. GARVEY, Dist.
450S. 1928 VT. ave.
CASH! ROW BRICK HOUSES, QUICK
Sale II Priced to Sell e. w. BAILEY.
Adams 47s6. or mail, 1435 Meridian NV.
GOVT EMPLOYE: SMALL MODERN
home, city or nearby suburbs. without
down payment. Box 2l6-R Star.
Woodside section preferred. Write par
ticulsTs, giving. price. amount OF present
trust. ETC.; no brokers. Box 461-E, star.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
HOUSES FOR SALE.
IN THE HEART OF
OLD GEORGETOWN


OLD GEORGETOWN,
.,,s;.t 1921 Prospect ave- unpsHal house:
rm. and roof EsTden. @ both With fi.; commsnd and.
Old canal pnins rm. opsnins @ .Sas on terr.eed ed
lavatory: fireplace; air-conditlonlng; conr-
plete insulation; automatic heat; garage.
Buyer permitted choiee Of wallpapers and
sANDoz. INC Open Daily. Dec. 4010.
5 NEW BRICK HOMES.
homes: j already sold: 't rms. tile bath; tff
insulated. furred walls: gas heat: corner;
S7.26o. o0n Inside, SO, $3.50; ,n
.o.. ~ WH r. + s4s Ea6sowaSoD. 5si5 q s.. ,,,
UNUSUAL SACRIFICE.
Modern, commodious home. splendid To-
to believe. Cali Mr.. MUMFoRD. Wiscon-
sin 4425; eve, Columbia 7744
THINK,
Payments as low as s37 7.50-5 rooms tile
bath garage. oil heat. Small down pay
Colonial Construction Co..
1000 II St NV District 917o.
1909 WEST VA. AVE. NE.
$4,000.
Open Sunday 2-7 Near Holy Name
School. Colonial brick T rooms and bath,
h.-Wh.. new-house condition: new shades,
llnoleum kitchen range; weather. stripped
screened, caulked; frst-floor rear porch.
built-in garage.
EUGENE A. BARRY.
. 3439 14th st. NV. Columbia $685.
REPOSSESSIONS.
Large list of properties foreclosed by
various owners can now be purchased at
very low prices.
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO.,
925 New York Ave. NV.
National 91a7. National 9797
TAKOMA PARK.
Beautiful Broom bungalow. large ultra
modern kitchen. on wide boulevard street,
large. deep lot. shade trees flowers
shrubs: In perfect condition S475O;
$3.50 down and S42.50 per month. Open
for inspection.
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO.,
,925 New York Ave NV.
National a7a7. National a797
TAKOMA PARK.
Lovely 5-room bungalow. full base
ment bright. ultra-modern kitchen; all
modern improvements: large lot: real
buy $4,000; $3.50 cash and S32.04 per
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO.,
925 New York Ave. NV.
National 9791. National 91a7.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
HOUSES WANTED TO BUY.

WILL PAY CASH FOR HOUSE IN PET.
worth. Brightwood for Investment. Must
oe cheap. Columbia 1882.
WILL PAY CASH FOR TO s RIM. USED
mouse Bee. write or phone Mr. STROUP,
I31 30. Bldg, District 036S.
GOOD CONDITION; MUST BE PRICED
rlght; Will pay immediate cash. COL. r.
Z. CLARKE. District 597a.
CASH PAID FOR USED GROOM BRICK
mouse IN good residential section; must be
reasonable. Col 134S, Emerson O2s9
OR Z ROOM HOUSE NO DOWN PAY
ment. A5 or $40 month; by Government
employe. District 51O4.
THIS OFFICE PAYS CASH FOR D. c.
sdVantage TO call in person or write to
Ed l. STROHECKER.
1910 Vermont Ave. NV.
WE HAVE BUYERS WITH ALL CASH FOR
property priced right.
GoSs REALTY CO.,
LIST YOUR PROPERTY.
For rent or sale. houses. bungalovs.
apartments. stores. garages: city or sub
urban: property MANAGEMENT. o. B ZANT-
FINGER CO. Natl. 5371 945 X st. NV, or
Greenwood 1919. 90S BALTIC. blvd. River
dale. Md.
WILL PAY CASH FOR CoLORED INVEST
ment houses or apartments. H. A. SIMON.
127 NE. LIST ave. Miami. Florida.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
NE. HOME BARGAINS.

Woodbridge bungalow. 2612 ,Hamlin st.
ne-5 r. b.. attic. front porch, southern
exposure. mr. school; $3.50.
1919 Irving St n.e.--Bungalow. r. b.,
h.-w.h:: $3.50, incl. furniture. Open
1927 18th st. n.e.-Modern pungalow.
37x15O; gar: $3.50.
1909 22nd st. n.e---Det. home, r.. b..
fireplace. gar; paved street, alley: nr.
schools, bus: S6.75O.
229 Cromwell terrace n.e.-Attractive
brick home, 6 m and b.: in new-house
condition: h.-w.h.; built-in garage; price,
'''''o' VIM. R. THoRowGooD, o,,
Evening star., 1938-03-27
VIM. r. THOROWGOOD.
oOo4 r. I Ave. NE. Decatur
BY OWNER.

Colonial brick home; 7 spacious rooms,
9 tile baths, h.-w.h.. auto. refrigeration;
elassed-in breakfast porch: perfect con-
dition: quick sale. SO 800: open for inspec-
ton, 2-6 pm. Sunday and daily. 1427
Crittenden st. NV.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
CHEVY CHASE. MD,
4h

This new detached brick home presents
an especial appeal because of its beau
tiful surroundings and controlled environ
ment. 1t readily reflects the careful con-
struction generally found in higher priced
homes. well-lighted and ventilated
bedrooms, cheerful living room with
screened side porch, garage within the
house. The lot is attractively planted
with ample room for rock or border gard
ems. fine neighborhood for young
family. Can be purchased on cash pay
ment of $50 and monthly payments Of
S15 Dist fS3O
Evening star., 1938-03-27
OPEN SUNDAY.

onNOHIN r.
1913 ROSEDALE ST NE
rooms, bath, elec.. gas; price, So $50;
terms. 500 cash. balance S32 80 month
ly 10 include interest E. M, AIKEN.
500 H st. NV. Natl. 3556.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
REFINED COLORED.
1415 MORRIS ROAD Sc.

REFINED COLORED
1415 MORRIS ROAD Sc.
Brick detached rooms and bath; hot
water heat, front and rear porches all
utilities. paved street. concrete foundation
and designed for comfortable living.
$4,000.
Price Just drastically reduced after al
most 500 spent for reconditioning; $500
down payment and S2S4S per month un-
I'll paid for. Here's a grand opportunity
to get out of the rent-paying class into
home OF your own, It's open for your
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO..
Natl. 91a1. 925 N. Y. Ave. NV. Natl 9197.
Line. 3540. 500l E. Capitol ST. Line. 3540
Open to8; 1927 Jackson St. NE.
COLORED.
Desirable detached house. 2
baths, 2 kitchens, porches, fin
ished attic, automatic heat, Scar
garage. Subject to trust of $4,000.
Sacrifice for cash. Make offer. 81
Evening star., 1938-03-27

Attention, Colored People.
With brains. with ambition, with Just
HAVE MUCH MONEY SAVED Up, Stop
paving rent. Right now have LOVELY
YOU CAN BUY WITH RENT MONEY. and
they are modern and cheap. Sold a nice
bungslow in Brookland this past week
Who, Il be the next lucky man or woman?
Better call me now. while YOU think of it,
ANOTHER THING,
II III you haCe UnS some ne, money saved up can
TlONS IN WASHINGTON this week We
are now putting i IN ABSOLUTELY NEW
HOUSE CONDITION from top to bottom
It'll be newly papered and painted inside
and outside. New fences. new modern
electric nxtures, new modern plumbing
All windows. hardware. porches and foors
finished properly. Roof and two-story ga
rsse finished properly LOOK THIS ONE
1900 18th st. NV.
Northwest corner OF 18th and w. Building
and loan f1nanced-NO TRUSTS TO EVER
RENEW. Well sell this house for the
owners this week before the work is An
ished FIRST REASONABLE DEPOSIT
FROM RESPONSIBLE PARTY gets 1t. Get
IN touch with me and DO IT NOW.
L. L. JOHNSON,
a39 New York Ave NV.
REPUBLIC 07O5. North 2945.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
REFINED COLORED.
FOURTEEN ROOMS,
YOU ST. NORTHWEST.
50 ESQ.

Arranged in four complete apartments:
baths, 4 kitchens. separate eas and
electric meters. separate hot-water heat.
Washington's busiest colored thoroughfare
and in the finest possible slp condition ;pI from
me today for details. The, house is. full Of
tenants and ! must sh9g i /, ey appointment
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY Co,
Natl a7a7. 925 n Y. Ave. Natl. 9f97.
1113 OWEN PL. NE.
Day. Sioo cash: Cali II. G. NAYNOA
& Co., North <336.
Evening star., 1938-03-27
9Th AND MASS AVE NE.

9Th AND MASS. AVE. NE.
On Mass ave.-10 r. and 3 baths;
Leased until Sept. /. 1898, at S15 per
month. Present occupant. derives S125
per month from property. besides his own
quarters Cheap at 81. so: on good terms.
Phone Ernersou 2512 for Information.
Evening star., 1938-03-27

SILVER SPRING, MD. 1909 RADNOR RD.,
Highland View-Owner built it: compelled
to sacrifice; Cape Cod brick; slate roof 8
rooms. tiled bath recreation room with
fireplace; built-in garage: lot 75x143; built
1887: take ST.45O. Open today and Sum
day. Out to Silver Spring trafic lisht.
right on Colesville I'd. to Franklin ave,
right on Franklin ave. to Rsdnor rd., risht
to property.
CONTINUED on Next P1gSJ
Evening star., 1938-03-27
=. HARRY B. PITTS CO..
1919 18th St NV Met OIOO

GLEN ECHO-A NEW, DAZZLING WHITE
corner house between the car line and
with its streets named for the great Amer
fcan universities and with its fine Ameri-
can residents. This house is fresh from
the builder. who was lavish with porches.
1t has rooms. bath extra lavatory,
laundry, oil burner modern kitchen, built
electric range and refrigerator. Price.
S7,500.00 Call Mrs. Burgess. Wis. 1858.
LOUIS P. SHOEMAKER,
19la X ST. NV Natl. 1863.
TRADE YOUR OLD HOUSE OR LOT ON
o new detached brick home of Z rooms, 212
baths. finished attic. recreation room large
lot and GARAGE. Sample house. 4422 South
Dakota ave. ne, in Michigan Gardens,
open daily until q.
" :, LOUIS H HALL. POT. 6o21.
Evening star., 1938-03-27

Attractive. detached, brick Colonial Of
the center-haal type: q rms. > baths; also
garage large finished attic. Short distance
TO Lafayette. Alice Deal. Woodrow Wilson
and parochial schools; / u squares to bus
Vacant and in excellent condition Excep-
tional value. Has to be seen to be appre-
ciated: Sll75O.
To inspect: Come to the corner OF Ne
braska ave. and Morrison St. then walk
half square southeast on 3lst ST.
JAMES HOWELL GORDON, CLEV 1885
Evening star., 1938-03-27

Brick house painted white. attractive
yard; neighborhood of detached homes.
beautiful Hillcrest section. You must see
this before you buy. 3640 Bangor ST. sc.
Call Mr.. Stebbin for appointment or in
spect Sunday. 3-6 pm
Directions-Drlve Penn. ave. Sc to
Branch ave, turn right and go to Alabama
ave. turn left, go out Suitland rd. to
Bangor ST.. out Bangor st. blocks to the
Evening star., 1938-03-27
CHEVY CHASE. D.

i, Modern 7,,,room Colonial home. in new
house condition; convenient to stores.
schools and transportation Owner saws
sell. For details call Randolph 1915.
JUST OFF i 9Th STREET HIGH EI,EyA-
ton, convenient to Rock Greek golf course.
6aR in cellar. uptodate % e' kitcSem cIem aod o1
burner new-house condition. About S3OO
under last sale price. Reasonable terms
Price S1O.Q50 S
Evening star., 1938-03-27


Corner; between Lincoln and Stanton
Parks on Massachusetts, avenue: four large
rooms and bath on | st floor. five rooms and
bath on second fl: basement with side
street entrance; nicely arranged for pro-
fesslonal man or could be converted into
TWO large apartments; substantial cash
REQUIRED. Call Mr.. Altman Atlantic 1928.
WAPLE & JAMES. Inc.
- 1224 14th st. NV. District 3346.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-14
donbRf LINE

The CONSENSUS oil 6pihidn of vfsi-
tors to Key West, 4
And the citizens themselves Vas
well,
Is that the negroes of this Old
place
Must have their own quarters to
dwell.
No more to be driven from pillar
TO post,
AS all the old buildings come
down,
But be placed in one section of
the city,
And not scattered all over the
town.
For white is white, and black is
black,
And so it must ever be.
That a union of these two colors
VIII IAa work in harmony.
So it is that the white must rule,
The black must second be,
For we of the South must surely
tosl stand ss-Fst<f
For white supremacy.
30 - s - A-<'
Do not forget they are human
beings,
God placed them here on this
earth,
Segregate them that they may
live happy,
You win soon find out what its
worth.
FRANK c. SCHNEIDER.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-14
WEATHER CONDITIONS

Pressure continues moderately
high over eastern districts; while
the western low pressure area
has moved slowly eastward, be-
ing centered this morning over
the eastern Rocky Mountain
States, and overspreading most
sections between the Pacific
States and the Mississippi Valley.
Light rain has occurred during
the last "a hours from the north
ern Rockies eastward over the
Lake Superior region, and in New
England, and there have been
light showers ln southeastern
lorIua. ..--ss :s-55=; Il
Temperatures have risen lin
most sections from tHe Plains and
West Gulf Statess eastward, and
are considerably iabSve normal
this morning in many localities;
while somewhat colder weather
prevails in the. Plateau aid
southern Rocky Mountain States.
's>se- zFasss&stT Ss4SfNTfeFDN
Official in Charge.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-14
CHURCH AND STATE

We cannot help but view with alarm,
n9 the professional DVl ilpiens say, the ac.
Tive participation of many high church of
ficials in politics. This observation ap
plies to ali church dignitaries, Protestant
as well as Catholic.
The separation of Church and State
is a good American doctrine II works
both ways. The State should not tamper
with religion: the beneficaries of this
aloofness should leave things political to
the laity.
should forego their ballot. We only mean
that they should actively work for the
church and not for political ends. In the
long run such conduct will harm the cause
of religion considerably.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-04-14
THE BEST DEFENSE

Our local merchants and businessmen
are complaining because Of the outside
competition made possible through the
opening of the Overseas Highway. 1t does
seem unjust for the public to support out
of-town merchants when it is remembered
that the Key West business interests have
to- paydaxeS here. audtto support oufsiocal
institutions" While Miami laqRd1fSymsf4l
bakers andzcandlestick makers canocome in
here virtually without taxation and gobble
up large portions of the increaSed ftrade9ii
1t is natural for local businessmen to
expect local support after having carried
their local customers through the long,
thin years when outsiders would not or
could not come here. 1t is likewise natural
for the outsiders to roll in here with their
trucks in the hope of skimmir some of
the cream of our new prosperity. Every
small community experiences somewhat
the same situation when similarly placed.
Three remedies for our local mer-
chants and businessmen suggest them
selves
,,usx=u.1, Tax tbs outset lawn merchandise
ers for the privilege of doing business in
Key West Toe
2. Give better and quicker service
than it is possible for outsiders to give
3. Give your local consumers prices
below the levels the out-of-t0wn merchants
can possibly give.
Unfortunately, the first remedy seems
to have been ruled out by the State
Supreme Court In a recent decision the
court held that Haines City charter pro-
vision allowing tax on out-of-town mer-
chandising was unconstitutional because it
conflicted with the 1887 state occupatiOnal
license law. The court also ruled that
special charter provisions were null if they
conflicted with general state statutes and
declared Unconstitutional a New Smyrna
ordinance provision prohibiting house-to
house peddling. 1t is up to our local legal
lights to determine whether there is any
other way TO place a substantial tax on
outside merchants doing business here.
In general, it is safe to say that Key
West merchants and businessmen have
1ittle.to fear from outside competition if
they call attention to their distinctive serv-
ices and their lower prices. Many in
stances have come to our notice where To-
cally produced and retailed goods are.sOld
below the prices Miami merchants must
charge in order to profit through their
Key West operations. Naturally the cost
of trucking, including the bridge tolls, are
included in the retail price of merchandise
sold our local consumers by out-of-town-
ers
The conclusion is that the best de-
Tense against outside competitive attacks
is strong advertising offense based on
better service and lower prices.