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adequate. It served its purpose ad-
mirably during the pioneering years.
With the restoration in England the
fashion changed from severe simplicity
to a more normal one of admiration
for softer lines, warm colored fabrics
and the first general trend toward COM
fort. 1t was natural that the new
idea should influence the Colonies.
Workmen arriving from Europe in
structed apprentices in the rudiments
OF the new designs. The style of Will
liam and Mary began to spread.
The William and Mary "highboy"
and desk grew up from the chest of
set in a chest, it finally reached four
set up on a bulbous turnpike foot. or
on four turned legs with stretcher
close to the floor.
Chairs had attractive turned posts
with a splat shaped to fit the spine;
rush or leather seats were made broad
enough for comfort.
Beds made their appearance. A
frame set up on short legs had rope
lacing to hold mattress At the head
was a high tester on which curtains
were hung. During the day the whole
bed folded back under the tester
against the wall. In those days there
was never enough room and the bed
was often part Of the living room fur
nishings.
Tables grew from the narrow pine
plank set on the oak trestle of Pilgrim
days. to the tavern table with four
turned legs, straight stretchers, with
o wide, overhanging top.
Then came the gate-leg table and
the butterfly table.
THE first rs years of the eighteenth
century saw widespread develop
nent from the struggling pioneer vii
lage, q place dedicated to hard work
for survival, to thriving small
town" atmosphere with comfortable
homes that were we'll furnished. The
concentration Of the previous gen.
erations on religion and business, with
no time OUT for nonsense, could not
help but produce prosperity in a land
20 rich in natural resources. The
second and third generation found it
less and less difficult to relax, and to
enjoy both comfort and luxury.
From the designs of the William and
Mary period the next step was to
tables and chairs with the gracious
cabriole leg and wide, comfortable
lines Of the Queen Anne style, inter-
preting the new ease and prosperity
which came with wealth and security.
There Is distinct charm to the Amer
3can version Of the Queen Anne. The
gracious flowing lines are particularly
attractive in the pine, maple and
fruitwood which was native, and at
hand, and the combination OF beauty
and utility which was designed for
Evening star., 1938-06-21
EAR MISS DIX-Some years
ago l was left a widower,
since which time I have given
my children undivided deYo.

ago I was left widower,
- since which time have given
nv children undivided devo-
ton. time and all the financial means
at my disposal Now they are all
grown and working except one boy,
who will soon be IS. love my chill
dren dearly and they have well re-
warded all my care and sacrifices.
but now they have gone about the
business OF life for themselves and I
am not selfish enough to wish 1t
otherwise I am nearing so. have
good health and have kept myself
young sharing the joys and problems
of my family. For long time have
been curbing a desire for the associa-
ton and companionship Of some
woman of my own age, but have re-
Trained from marriage fearing to put
a stepmother over my children. Now
that they no longer need me. except
the boy. would you advise me to marry
again and try to fill my last years
with understanding companionship,
or would it be best for me to continue
living with and for my children?
A DEVOTED DADDY.
Answer: I think you would be very
wise to marry, provided you made a
suitable choice of a wife. BY that I
mean If you marry a woman in your
own age class and who has virtually
similar background to yours and one
whom you have known long enough
and we'll enough to be sure Of her
character and disposition. Any such
woman would be q good matrimonial
risk, especially If she was childless
widow or an old maid.
lam strong for the marriage of the
middle-aged because as we grow older
and are less inclined to seek diversion
abroad, the more we are compelled to
find our happiness In our own homes.
the more we need some cheerful and
congenial companion to bear us COM
pany and to whom we can say, Don't
you remember
Evening star., 1938-06-21

Joan Fortune and Norton Huxhes
Jonathan will answer your ques-
tions, help you solve your social
problems. and suggest ideas for
parties-either in their column or
by mail. Be sure to send
stamped. self addressed envelope II
You wish personal reply.
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Crude, Useful Pieces
Gradually Replaced
Bv Beautiful Ones
The Type That Has Survived
Best Expresses Our Way of
Living and Idea of Home.
By MARGARET NOWELL.

E Puritan era in American uniuretat period of struggle and
between
by completely ulaan
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The Development Of Truly American Furniture Came With
A Good COnversationalist
Avoids Certain Pitfalls
To Retain Popularity
Very Easy to Become a Bore
By Developing Annoying
Traits While Speaking.

BY JOAN FORTUNE and NORTON HUGHES JONATHAN
duet not solo performance It's talking
listening 1t takes little cooperation and there
should be no speaker
Use chance putting thoughts words
So speak up and something!
our social popularity Nothing venured, nothing gained
Ana know What think be 4 man
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Ny Neiehbor Soys:

A saucerful Of quicklime placed
in q damp closet or cupboard will
not only absorb all dampness but
will sweeten and disinfect the
closet.
To tell when a cake is done:
1t shrinks from the pan. it springs
back when pressed lightly with
the finger. it leaves a clean, nom
sticky tester of straw.
Machine oil stains may be re.
moved BY rubbing with . little
butter or lard and washed with
warm water and soap.
(copyrisht, 1882 s-.
Evening star., 1938-06-21
BY BARBARA BELL.

By BARBARA BELL.
r YNT to busy housewife-wear
this apron frock If you want
to look charming when you
l. Il fix the breakfast coffee! The
dattering frills and the side belts that
- In q sash bow at the back, making
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01
FACTS ABOUT INSANITY

1t is somewhat surprising to be told
that one of every twenty persons born in
1888 will face the prospect, on the basis
of current statistics, of being committed to
a mental hospital sometime during his life
span.
DR.. Harold F. Dorm, of the U. S. Pub
lie Health Service, says this will result be-
cause of the changing character of the pop
ulation and the fact that larger proportion
of mental patients come from the older
groups. He points out that data kept by
several states over long period of time
do not support the contention that the in
eidents of mental disorders have been in
creasing rapidly
While mental disorders are not yet
thoroughly understood, either by psychia-
trists or the general public, they are now
generally considered physical maladies. In
time, even the general public will begin to
understand that mental disease is closely
related to physical disease and thereby lose
some of the superstitious awe with which
such cases are sometimes regarded.
1t is interesting to report that recent
studies show that violent and delirious suf-
ferers from pellagra are restored dramatic
ally to reason overnight by NICOTINE acid
ard that insulin now used to shock certain
patients back TO sanity. can be used sue
cessfully to treat delirium tremens and
other mild mental disorders. The fact that
NICOTINE acid cures only the mental disease
associated with pellagra may lead to the
discovery of other specifics for different
forms of mental diseases.
1t is estimated that the Government
now spends around $3.50, 900 year to
maintain the institutions in which mentally
diseased and defective individuals are
cared for. If specifics can be found to re-
store dark minds to light, the saving will
be tremendous in money, but, more inn
portant will be the restoration of con-
] seriousness and responsibility to those who
! suffer from mental maladies.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01
A TREASURE HOUSE

In announcing that the u S. Bureau
of Biological Surveys proposed bird and
game refuge on the Gulf Keys from the
Marquesas on the West to Little Pine Key
had finally been approved, E. M. Moore,
Key West Audubon Society conservation
agent, stated that the area involved lis an
almost untouched treasure house and it is
almost certain that the scientists of the
bureau will find much of interest and
value in the refuge"
Mr.. Moore added that there is no rea-
son why Key West should not become a
mecca for the scientific collector and in
vestigator-that is provided the birds,
notably the great white herons, and game
are protected against the depredations OF
hunters and wanton killers. The area in
Guided in the refuge comprises all the wa
ter and land lying between the main keys
to the east to the open waters of the Gulf.
1t was established primarily to protect the
great white herons which are facing ex-
tinction as result of storms and shotguns.
If Key West does become mecca for
collectors and Investigators, as we'll as for
all lovers of wild life, that would be a
source of considerable income to our citi-
GERS 1t would mean the rental of addi-
tional homes and rooms, food, clothing,
supplies and boats. The annual total of
such expenditures by such visitors would
be considerable, so that it behooves every
citizen interested in the welfare OF this
community to lend every aid to the field
agents of the U. S. Biological Survey in
protecting wild life in this area.
F.. w. Shultz, field officer in charge
of the refuge, states there will be no in
reference with fishing and sponging oper-
ations. In fact, he intimated the survey
may cooperate with the State Conservation
Department to protect the sponge beds of
Monroe county against illegal operations
by divers. Fishermen and spongers should,
therefore, give Mr.. Shultz and his aides
every assistance.
Much educational work must be done
in Monroe county before the great white
herons and other birds peculiar to this area
are safe from harm. Many hunters have
been heard to boast they had shot great
white heron and had eaten it. The ma
jority of such hunters do not know what
they are doing. They don't appreciate the
fact the bird is near extinction and that
it's very presence in this area is an attrac-
ton for many visitors. Key Vests main
hope of future prosperity must come from
the tourist trade. One way to help de-
velop that trade is to protect everything
that is interesting to tourists.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Pointing to improved business
conditions the country over,
Ben Wand, editor of the South
ern Lumber Journal, admonishes
us to quit groaning and start
gTunting''.
Which is just another way of
saying quit feeling sorry for
yourself; get down to work..
For quite a spell, we Americans
have been going around with
our hair down, crying on each
others shoulders.
With greater comforts, greater
freedom, greater opportunity and
more advantages than the people
of any other nation on earth, we
have discounted all our blessings
to weep and wall over problems
that our fcrefathers would have
| laughed off or grunted their way
through.
| Like small chiIdfen, we have
been listening to stories of orges,
giants and bugaboos until we
have developed dangers and
fears that are unwarranted. The
knock that our forefathers rcoge-
nized as "Opportunity's", we
cringingly attribute to the
wolf.
Political aspirants, sensing our
changed mental attitude, have at
tempted to turn it to their adj
vantage by simplifying these
| imaginary dangers, painting word
pictures of clouds so black that
we've lost all thought of a pos
sible silver lining.
/ Headline writer's, playing on
our emotions, scream at us
through scareheads that leave us
half paralyzed with fear. Over
/ the radio, business leaders, labor
leaders, political chiefs and ord
mary run-of-the-mill calamity
hoWlerS, warn us or TINS or InaI
terrible something that may hap
pen to us.
On several occasions in the ma
tons history we have faced prob
lens and difficulties far more Sc
rious and trying than anything
we know today. Panics, unem-
ployment, civil war, strikes and
what in every case our
courage, faith, common sense
and industry have enabled us to
overcome them and march on to
greater victory.
In the hearts of millions OF
Americans those same winning
qualities still exist. Only for a
brief period have we allowed
fear and mass hysteria to drive
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

them into the background to
slow the wheels of our progress
and advancement.
This is mighty good time for
every American to stop and
count his change. We today en-
joy advantages and opportuni-
ties so great as to be beyond the
comprehension of countless mil
lions in other lands. We who
burden ourselves with fear and
self-pity, possess blessings that
the rest of the world has long
visioned with envy.
What have we to view with
alarm, in comparison with the
peoples of any other country?
With whom would we consider
changing places? Have we any
problems today that might just
ly be. termed beyond the solu-
ton of avsane, peaceful, determ-
ined, industrious people?
True, we live in a troubled
world; we face certain internal
and international problems. But
worrying, fretting, crying and
groaning won't get us anywhere.
Things are getting better, gray
skies are turning blue. Business
the country over is 'perking up"
and business men are looking
forward confidently to better
days.
Call it what you will-inflation,
artificial prosperity or whatnot-
it's something that has creased
the bearings of industry and is
causing them to move faster.
Workers are being re-employed,
industrial production is approach
ing normal. Rents are getting
higher, deals are going over, sell
ers are getting a better price,
capital is beginning to earn a
profit, pessimists are falling to
the rear and optimsits are begin
ming to crawl out of their holes.
If the nation has much to be
thankful for and much to look
forward to right now. Florida
has MORE, for Florida enjoys
blessings and advantages above
those of her sister states, just as
America holds an enviable posi-
ton among nations.
The coming winter season
should be the greatest in our
history. Florida business and in
dustry should prosper, even if
the citrus outlook is not particu-
larly bright at the moment. Let's
not cry about it. Let's quit
GROANING and start GRUNT-
ING, and see what happens.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

THE truth can be stretched
only so far, and our art lies in
so balling up the prospect that
he can't remember just what
we've told him. OF course he has
the goods, on payments. but he
might back out, even then, on
any Misrepresentation. Our
hardest prospect" was a min
ister who said he was work
ing man" and couldn't afford
such luxuries as new editions.
Ministers are tough, mourned
the sales artist.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

More than two-thirds of the
traffic handled by the Oversee
Highway ferries yesterday was
enroute to Key West. The south
bound boat brought 80 passen-
gers while travellers going north
numbered Is. Total number of
motor vehicles handled was 90,
according to Traffic Officer Ever
EFT Rivas. The report shows that
IL cars and two trucks and 80
passengers arrived at No Name
Key for Key West. Today so
passengers are being transported
by the ferries.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Harbor of Key West is ideal for
the events of the international
regatta to be held here in March
and it offers a course second to
none in America. This is the
gist of a statement made yester-
day by Jean Dagger, supervisor of
the big meet, plans for which are
now being perfected by Will Tray
nor, as anneuAceH yesterday.
William Freelove arrived this
morning from Philadelphia and
will act as assistant to director
Traynor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01
SLAYER

lads hand aimed the cruel sling
That stilled the heart of a lovely thing,
That from tree the winter long
Poured forth melody of song.
A voice that warbled like a rivulet
From down until the sun had set.
Whose treble notes, clear as the dew,
Thrilled happily beneath the blue.
Whose wings had cleft unmeasured miles,
To reach the shores of sunny isles;
Who, to express heartfelt glee,
Filled the winter days with Jubilee
1t was lad with an ugly sling
That muted the song of lively thing
Marie Cappick.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01
T E s T Y 0 u r
X N OW L E ID G E
Can you answer seven Of these
test questions? Turn 30
Page 4 for the answers

/. Name the two principal riv-
ers of Oregon.
2. From which country did the
u. S. purchase the Virgin
Islands?
3. Name the first Secretary of
the Treasury under the
Constitution of the U. S.
4. What was the lowest de-
nomination United States
coin the Government ever
minted?
S. Who was voted the most
valuable player in the
American League for
1888?
6. What name is given to that
part of the earth's surface
surrounding the South
Pole?
Z. Which State borders Ala
bama on the north?
8. How are senior and signor
pronounced?
9. Why is ship lighter when
travelling eastward than
westward?
10. What is the meaning of two
silver stars on the sleeve
of Q Mail Carriers uni
form?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01
Three Days Cough
IsYour Danger Signal

No matter how many medicines
you have tried for your common
cough. chest cold. or bronchial trrt-
tation, you may get relief nov with
CreonfilsioK. Serious trouble may
be brewing and you cannot afford
"a take q chance with any remedy
les potent than Creomulaton, which
goes right 20 the seat o. the trouble
and aids nature 20 Bocthe and heal
the irlf4raed mucous membranes
ard 70 lccsen and expel germ.
laden phlegrn
Fer n other remedies hare failed.
drnt Be discouraged. try CreOmHl.
Scr. your druggfsx ~ authorized 20
refund your money X yOa are ncs
thcrouxhly satisfied with the bene-
fts ohtatned. Cre0xnIliEAcn 10 enc
word. ask for e plainly. &c that tie
rsar1e On the bottle Is Creomula1on,
ard yuuu ret the genuine pruduce
and ttle relief yc1 vxrt. tAdsJ
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Outside papers take delight in pan
ming Key West, thus Willingly or unwit-
tingly, advertising this island city resort.
The latest outburst was printed in the St.
Petersburg Times of recent date, copy of
which has been circulated about town.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

We called on some nice people.
1t is surprising how smooth
approach will open doors to the
house-to-house sellers. in SELL
ing these people you must have
ice-water in your veins, said the
sales artist. But it's easy once
you perfect the approach. One
in twenty will sign up. That
means twenty dollars for my
share of the deal / make So
! 900 a year just repeating the
same talk, but you have to be
careful.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Miss Evelyn Miller and her
mother were hostesses last eve
ming to a group of Key VESTS
younger set at a dance party
given al their home In the bar
racks The ball room was deco
rated for the occasion and the af-
fair was said 70 be one of the
most successful Of the present
season. Mrs Miller received the
guests in a beautiful gown Of yell
low georgette ard Miss Evelyn
was alfred in a dress Of bEocade-
geret. with . lovely pink rose on
her shoulder.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Editorial comment: With the
completion of the governments
radio beacon and control stations,
now under construction in Key
West. this city win have the most
completely equipped radio ad-
vantages in the southeast, with
the latest and most complete ia
cilities for aerial navigation
known at this time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Frank Gannett, New York publisher,
predicts Roosevelt's defeat if he runs for a
third term. We don't think there is any
likelihood of his seeking third term
Sanford Herald. Unless he has lost his
political acumen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01
CAUGHT IN cRusHER

NEW YORK--A moment after
his clothes became caught in a
rock crusher. J. l.. Brooks Of this
city found himself CARRIED only in
a hat. shoes and gloves.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

The Citizen sometimes hears of COM
plants that it is publishing too much news
concerning the government agencies oper-
ating in Key West, but it must be remem-
bered that this city is practically ward
of the government and the various aetivi-
ties make news.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Forecast by The Citizen last June that
portions of the highway to the mainland
would be added TO the federal aid system,
has been confirmed by Chairman Hale of
the state road department in an A. p. dis
patch and printed in The Citizen Wednes-
day.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Here we were all set for getting 80
bucks every Thursday, but the plan fell
through, and now we still have to depend
on the boss every Saturday, and we have to
work for it to boot. Helldam!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

If we ever get one of those new
nickles that we have been reading about,
we will describe them to our readers, and
also hope they will get plenty of 'em. No
harm in hoping.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

1. Water and Sewerage.
2 Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
3. Hotels and Apartments.
4. Bathing Pavilion
5. Airports-Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

The prediction of the Japanese that
they would conquer China in three months
viii go down in history, along with GER
tain Literary Digest poll as another of the
worlds worst guesses.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today AZ Taken
From The Files Of The Citizen

and positive health work by the
Florida Public Health Association
reached 1925 children in Monroe
county. We hope to increase this
number in this years drive.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Miss Mary j. Lechnich, one of
the proprietors of Lechnich's
Flowers of Miami is in the city
calling on customers of the firm.
She made the trip over the high
way yesterday in company with
Mrs. Sam Rounds and her little
son, Jack. Miss Lechnich has
Just returned from a visit north
where she and her sister, Miss
Lena. attended the convention of
Florists at West Baden Springs,
Indiana.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Colonel Robert NJ Thompson
sailed this forenoon on board his
houseboat Everglades TO cruise
the Keys for several days and 60
as far north as Miami.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

Frost Seen For Florida. Miami Herald
headline. That statement takes in too
much territory: it does not exclude this is
land city. Key West is the only frost-free
city in the United States, and that is one
advantage Miami cannot take away from
US
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

The fellow who pays alimony has at
least one advantage-he doesn't have to
give an account of what he did with the
rest of his money.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1938-12-01

FOR SALE lots. each 50xl00'.
Run from Washington to Won
Phister street. Reasonable. APP
ply Rear 1917 Petronia street.
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