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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16
stand Aside. There

However, unreasonable Gus
toners are. business men have
found that it pays to go the
limit to please customer.
A woman entered a grocer's
shop and asked for some good
cheese. The grocer showed her
some which did not please her.
She wanted some particularly
lively.
At least, the grocer, losing pa
tience, called sarcastically TO his
assistant:
John, unchain number seven
and let it in.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16
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PEOPLES FORUM
FAvoRs DEER BILL

FAvoHS DEER BILL
Editor, The Citizen:
/ have just learned that Gov
ernor Cone has signed the bill
which provides for permanent
closed season on the deer of the
southern Florida Keys.
/ consider this an important
conservation measure for the
protection of this interesting spe-
cies of deer and wish to thank
you for your influence in bring
ing about this favorable action.
w. REID BLAIR,
Director
New York, N. Y,
June IL, 1899.
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Announcement OF
Engagement

MIR. and Mrs. Fred Nickerson
made the announcement of the
engagement of their daughter,
Miss Dinorah, to Joseph Perez,
of New York.
The wedding will take place
the latter part of this month.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16
Such Luck

DUCT LUCE
Member of Anti-Gambling
League: 81 will not say ! have
never gambled. ! once bought
a ticket in a rattle for my
wife,.
Member of Audience: $50
that's how you got her, is it,"
/ Second String
| They had quarreled the night
before.
I'm going to return your
ring, said she over the phone.
"Shall / mail it?"
Well, replied the young
man with brutal frankness, IF
| your good-looking sister is home
tonight I'll call for it,.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Last night a burglar attacked
me and robbed me of every
thing.
But you always have a revolt
yer with YOU.
'Yes-than heavens, he did
not find that.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

From the press room window of the
Florida exhibit at the Worlds Fair, one
can reach out and pick cocoanuts off a
cocoanut palm tree. That's better than
can be done from most Florida press
rooms.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

There are many anti-chartists who are
sincerely opposed to the new charter be-
cause they have been misled by propa-
gandists. They will change their attitude
when they become acquainted with the
facts.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files OF The Citizen

A decided Improvement in the
appearance of the court house
grounds has been noticeable
lately due to the amount of work
which has been judiciously car
ried on by the county gang un-
der the supervision of Commits
sioner c. c. Symonette. The
latter as chairman of the grounds
committee has been devoting a
lot of time and interest in the
improvement of the grounds and
now has them presenting such an
appearance as TO feel justified in
These have been all set out and
pecially does he feel gratified
over the fact that the cost to the
county has been only So except
for the small amount spent in
the purchase of some hibiscus
plants. The other plants, which
have been set out, add SO much
to the beauty of the grounds
and were contributed by promin-
ent people of the county. w. r.
Porter. Norberg Thompson, w. H.
Malone Edward Strunk, Jr.,
made contributions Of 100 palm
trees each. Sand box trees were
the gift of Frank H Laid, w. r.
Archer, Charles Curtis and c. o.
Forsberg. The royal poincianas
were donated by Frank Reshore.
These have been all set out anf
are showing signs of vigorous
growth.
Flag Day exercises were held
| by Key West Lodge, B.P.O,
Elks, at the lodge room yester-
day afternoon The impressive
ritual ceremonies were carried
out. j. Lancelot Lester was the
orator of the Gay and made a
talk that was appropriate TO the
occasion. He received many
flattering and congratulatory ex-
pressions on his speech.
Editorial Comment: What
promises to be the most import
ant event of the year in Key
West is the convention of the
Atlantic Coastal Highway Asso-
ciaion. Every one should join in
the movement to make it the big
gest and best yet.
Young Pirates and the Slug
gers were the winning teams at
the Phelan grounds in the rear
of the Legion Hall. SIuggers
and Key West teams played air
tight ball all the way. The sec
ond game was between the Pr
rates and Cardinals. In this game
the Pirates made IL runs and
the Cardinals made /. In the
first game the Sluggers made 8
and the Key West team 4
Well attended was the dance
given last night in the Over Sea
Hotel in honor of Enrique Ber-
enguer Of the Hotel Biscuit in
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Wonder if movie couples ever cele-
brate their golden wedding, but that's ex-
pecting too much; upon second thought
we'll compromise on silver weddings.
What, none either? Well, how about q
tin anniversary? No takers? We give
up.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

When disease attacks a community,
the people are filled with CONSERVATION,
but little thought is given to automobile
accidents which kill thousands of Amer
leans every year.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Havana. AT the conclusion of
the dance the guest of honor
said he wished to thank the peo-
pie of Key West for the many
courtesies shown him during his
stay, and wished to bid his
friends in the city goodbye as
he was sailing for Cuba today.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

When two or three young wives get
together, while their husbands are at
tending lodge meeting, the ears of the
latter are more than apt to burn.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

If you think Key West is the best
place for you in which to live, you might
instigate some improvements. Others are
doing it, why not you?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage
Comprehensive City Plan tzoninO.
g. 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, 1939-06-16

One of the remarkable revelations in
life is the number of excuses woman can
find for not doing what she doesn't want
to do.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

q EARRING THE
1FL a M z OF
FRIENDSHIP" as
q gesture OF good
will from the people
Of Japan 20 the
United States, Miss
AIko Tsukimoto arr
rived here on June
2 to present the
Aaminn torch 60
Grover Whalen at
the N o W v or X
Worlds Fair. The
torch was lighted
q m i'd impressive
ceremonies at ia.
pans revered lxu-
mo Shrine, which,
Japanese tradition
says. 10 the meet.
inc place Of the
Gods.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Many an able man is ready to serve
his community if the people will do what
he tells them to do.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Not all the dead advertisers are in
the cemetery; some are still struggling to
keep going.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Women don't like each other? Then
men are the reason for it.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Senator Ward took no chances; he
passed the buck to the people and that
entails no responsibility.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

In jealousy there is more love of self
than of somebody else.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

William ". Albury, representa-
tive to the state legislature from
Monroe county, was a passenger
returning to the city yesterday,
accompanying his father, Joseph
Albury, who left several days
ago for Jacksonville where he
went to receive treatment in one
of the hospitals.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Well attended was the dance
given last night in the Over Sea
Hotel in honor of Enrique Ber-
englaer Of the Hotel Biscuit in
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-16

Licenses issued from the of
flee of Judge Hugh Gum during
the past week authorized the
wedding of Pedro Z. Figueredo
and Ethel MCGEE: Arthur Lo-
REM Pratchitt to Irene Elizabeth
Middaugh; Alfgred Ellerton Nor
ton to Ideborg Eva Catarina Ry-
beck and John F. Hogsdon to
Sarah A. r. Buchan.
There will be meeting OF
Troop A, Girl Scouts, held tomor-
row evening, beginning at 6
o'clock. All members of the
troop having funds collected
from the sale of flags, should be
present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02

or 20 people had come to look curiously on, some to grin at the butchers discontinue. Only the old woodcutter had not come; minding his own business he had thrown of his firewood, reloaded with garbage and trash, and was riding away behind his snail-like burros. He pulled out of the road to go around the butchers truck, removing his hat respectfully. But nobody noticed him.
 When the truck started of again, everyone drifted back to their respective duties. Another quarter hour passed and the cook ordered his staff to serve the mid- day meal. For 30 minutes or more the women and men helpers were bustling with activity.
 Some time after o'clock the rush was over, and the kitchen staff itself was allowed to eat. Then it was that the cook relaxed, wiped his forehead and sat down before heaping plate of food. He paused first a few seconds to eye his staff.
 "Como!" he suddenly parked. ''That gringo woman - where is She?"
 Nobody answered. Nobody knew.
 (To Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
Just Kangaroo Jump
 Times Square, N. Y, ToTimes Square, WIZ

New York-It's only jump from one Times Square to another-and kangaroo or one of the other ani- mals of Frank C"Bring lem Back Alive'D Buck could make it-almost. That is the leap from Times Square in the great city to Times Square in the great New York Worlds Fair 1889. But we'd rather take the sub- way and land right in the heart of the 280-acre amusement center or fiery, sparkling Fountain Lake which will be entertaining millions of real children and almost as many grown-up children from early morning until the sandman cries "Enough!" and the Malay jungles, and icy wi1derneSSeS and weird shapes of this strange land disap- pear into the realm of shadows.
 But while you're awake see Ad- miral Byrd's Penguin Island" or the contrasting warmth of the South Sea Islands. In the Cuban village you'll find a sugar mill, a cigar factory and reproduction of Morro Castle where the battleship Maine was sunk in Hanava Harbor 40 years ago. Sideshows will in- clude a burlesque bullfight and na- tive dances.
 Tony Sarg, artist and puppeteer, will display an Enchanted Forest. Winter Wonderland will show sports of the Alps in midsummer, while Merrie England will give a glimpse of Shakespeare. Morris Gest will give us Midget City with 125 talented midgets The Giant Coaster will be 5000 feet long and contain eight dips guaranteed to take your breath away. There'll be a Parachute Bump, an Auto Speed way, Boomerang Ride, Bobsled, Ae- rial Joyride, Drive-A-Drome and Turtle Chase among the hundreds of other thrills,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
CHAPTER XXIII

When 10 o'clock and then Il pass ed and the time slipped emphatical- ly on toward noon, Betty Mary be- gan to realize that she had acted foolishly when she had tied three sheets to a scrubby tree hoping res cuers miles away would see them. Surely, if tselp were coming it would have come long since, she reasoned.
 So despair engulfed her, there in the Barro kitchens. She had done more manual labor in the past 18 hours than she had done in a whole year before. She had washed countless pieces of china and silverware after leaving the laundry. She had peeled and chopped onions, had crushed dried peppers that stung her nostrils and eyes, had stirred great vat of greasy chili that became ap- petizing as fatigue assailed her. The fat cook, impersonal slave driver, saw to it that she worked |; but as long as she kept indus trious he let her strictly alone.
 At TAO she stepped to kitch- en window for a breath of fresh air and saw behwhiskered old Mexican man drive up in creaky cart pulled by two burrows. He stopped near the kitchen and be- gan unloading firewood. One of Barros armed guards cursed him for no reason whatever, but the humble old man just bowed his head crossed himself and said nothing. Betty Mary felt sorry for him.
 Presently a dilaploated automobile chugged up to the kitchen door. Ever vigilant for a chance to escape. Betty Mary went out to see it. In the car, a sort of covered truck, was a butchered beef, the great slabs of meat still warm from animal heat. The fat cook stepped to the door.
 What is this?" he demanded of the driver, belligerently.
 AIeb Su1liCb O cNoA bAASS 1ItAS man whined "Is the meat ordered from Portes Gomez. Senor Barro order PorteS to send meat. be- cause he cannot pay his debt in money"
 "Anh!" growled the cook Bring in. You, muchacha, help him." This last command was addressed to Betty Mary, who was standing nearby.
 Instantly, she recoiled from touching pice of raw beef weighing half as much as she. But she dared not refuse. The Mexi- can climbed up under the frayed canvas roof of the truck and turned with hunk of rib meat to face Betty Mary. He saw at once that no one else was near.
 "Ps-S-s-s-S-Stp he suddenly hissed low warning, then whis- pered, Don't be alarmed. Betty Mary! Are you all right?"
 "OH!'
 Betty half screamed the excla-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Franklin. the Diplomat

HE was born the 10th son of a
 A soap boiler in old Boston. At IT he arrived in Philadelphia with one Dutch dollar and set up a publishing business which at A enabled him to retire. Thereafter he was to devote his life to the service of America. He-became one of the greatest of her sons.
 This was the Benjamin Frank lin who was familiar figure in London and Paris through 25 years of residence in those capi- tals. He was an extraordinary person saddled with an extraordi- nary task, the launching of Amer ican diplomacy in the old world. His simple dress was in sharpest contrast to the gallantry of the courts such as Versailles, but his brilliance of mind matched the best in Europe.
 So 1t was that Franklin steered an arduous but astute course through all the long troubles that finally led to a break with Eng land. The elder Pitt rose one day in the Parliament to say of him: "He is one whom all Europe holds in high estimation for his knowl. edge and wisdom, and ranks with our Boyles and Newtons; who is an honor not to the British nation only but 10 human nature"
 From England. Franklin's dlplo- matic activities were transferred Co France. Ills work there was most important to America, for through him France was persuad- cd to succor the young United States. America has had no great. CT diplomat sinee. Franklin is shown above on stamp of the U. g. series Of ieol. i-eent bluo. enlarged.
 GcgpyFlkhk aAaa &uaA ns~asAa am@A,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
Iation. The man was Hope Kill

ma ation. The man was Hope Kill dare!
 Take this meat, womanl" he bawled at her then, in Spanish. "You hear what the cook sayl What you think you are, the grand lady. hah?"
 He leaned toward her managing to squeeze her wrist as she took the meat from his hands. By sheer force of will then she controlled herself swallowing hard, and staring at him. But then she took her burden and went inside.
 When she came back for more of the beef a quick glance showed Hope that nobody from the house was observing them. Kitchen workers were inside several feet away, and guards loitered out of hearing. Betty and Hope got no more chance to talk for the mo- ment, however, because the be- whiskered old wood hauler Shuf- fled up just then.
 "Is there any garbage or old trash and such I can take away, senorita senor?" he asked of them, in Spanish.
 Hope had been gripping Betty Mary'S wrist again and felt her response now, a tightening of her own muscles.
 Get the devil out of here and haul your wood, old man!" Hope ordered aloud. Then he whis- pered to Betyt. "It's Sherry! You know?"
 "Oh! Oh Sherry! I could = just kiss you!" She was whispering ex- citedly, about to sob. "You-came! You, and Hope, are such-!"
 Yeah, sure. But for Pete s sake"
 She forced herself to enter the act now, and spoke aloud in Span iSh.
 T will see if you can have the | trash. Somebody must haul 1t away.
 She asked the cook about it and he told her irritably to do what she pleased with it. A pile of empty packing boxes, papers, bags, cans and genertl kitchen rubbish had col lected out back, but he was too busy with Luis Barro's greatly increased household with its alien guests, to pay any attention to trash now. Brusquely, he waved her aside. There in broad daylight, the chance of her slipping into the truck unobserved was, of course, slight. Women servants were passing from laundry to the main house, from kitchen to store rooms Barro's armed guards were naturally observant. Sheridan req lized that they had to be extremely clever, and lucky as well. He req lized that he and Hope had already been lucky even to reach Betty Mary as easily as they had.
 The big officer, well disguised behind his woodcutter outfit and his false beard, led Hope and Betty Mary in quick whispered consultation. They agreed at once; his plan at least offered possi- bility.
 Hope, the butcher" therefore got ostentatiously into his truck, started the motor, allowed the machine to slip apparently out of control about 50 yards down the roadway, and crash into a post. 1 The post cracked. The resultant commotion caused all the guards to gather there for 8 few minutes, and attracted the eyes of all per- sons outside. Hope did lot of Spanish cursing and grumbling, backed his truck of, got out to inspect it and the post, got back behind the steering wheel brum- bling anew about his damaged axle and fender.
 All told, this little disturbance back of the Barro house took per- haps quarter of an hour. Fifteen
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02
CR ANslJM CRACKERS
COUPLETS WANTED

COUPLETS WANTED
 Can you complete the following sentences?
 In each case, the blanks should be filled with words pronounced alike, but which may have different spelling and meanings.
 1. The skipper purchase the - in a supply store -.
 2. Next time I -" said the adventurer, "Ill probably go to ....."
 3. The party advanced toward the - fields, following - furnished by the prospector.
 4. He - the paper aside, and said: I'm -g"
 5. - more food and you may get more perfect -.
 Answers on Back Page.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02

BETTY MARY JORDAN-Pretty young Border Patrol service sec retary.
 SHERIDAN STARR = Handsome Border Patrol officer. HOPE KILDARE - Starr's fel- low officer, also bachelor. LUIS BARRO = Mexican snug gler.
 Yesterday: Betty has no chance to slip away, but she pins three white sheets on the hillside and signals. The officers see them! Next morning the sheets are still up. Barro is gone!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02


 your teeth win always be pretty.
 By ROBERTS BARTON little toothbrush fts place in the bathroom and youdd fhaf7
 your right but they need good ecubbmg like day. pod and strong and white s to toothbrush Of the The keep tood and strong and white to toothbrush oten out after you eat Clean #hle teeth much she pFeieat teeth every Honna up. after will >H x& good child has been keeping his teeth 1Af bad holes io hi at al."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-02

EEzIl nen'l 1s 2 s01lRxlIINo-0Il- 0Il-0TIIER
Evening star., 1939-02-15
Mems Savings
59th Anniversary

Mems Woodward 4 Lothrop Shirts,
Sanforized white high-cont cotton
broadcloths, in collar attached and
neckband styles. Smart tailored woven
cotton madrasses, in new Spring pat
terms and colors. Fused collar attached
and tab collar styles. Sizes IA to II.
Gn regular stock at $165) -$12S
Hand-tailored Cravats, resilient con-
structed, in smart new stripes, plaids
and figured patterns. Rayon fabrics.
0n regular stock at SOC, 65c) 38c
Washable Cotton Terry Cloth Robes, in
solid colors, stripes and plaids. Sizes
small, medium, large. Qn regular stock
at $500 $225
Reversible Topcoats, overplaid and her
ringbone patterns with reversible side
of cotton gabardine, shower-resistant
Raglan sleeve models. Sizes "a to a.
Gn regular stock at -$11.95
Mems w. & L. Hose, new checked.
striped ribbed and clocked patterns,
Regular and anklet styles. Rayon-and-
mercerized cotton, reinforced heel and
toe 2Sc; 4 pairs, 81
Mems "No-Rip" Union Suits, cotton
nainsook or broadcloth. Reinforced
stitchings and backs Regular, stout
and long sizes, "a to S.. In regular
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Mems "Wilson Brothers" No Belt Shorts
and Shirts. well-wearing cotton fabrics,
Sizes 80 to A. Gn regular stock at
50c) -----------38c each; 3 for S1.10
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Evening star., 1939-02-15

Chrome Griswold SkiIlets. (In regular
stock at $1.75) - --$ $1.28
Griswold Double Skillet or Chicken
Fryer Tin regular stock at $3.50, $1.85
Little Miss Brooms, very fine quality.
Un regular stock at 75c) SIC
Dripcut Servers for dispensing syrups
without dripping. Color banded,
chromium top. Catalin handle. 12-
ounce size, Gin regular stock at 81 SOC
Carlton Ware of Endure Stainless
Steel.
2-quart Saucepan. Gin regular stock
at $1.80)
4-quart Saucepan and Cover. On reg
ular stock at Sass
2-quart Double Boiler. Qn regular
stock at H.15) ----------------$3.75
3h-quart Tea Kettle. In regular
stock at $3.50 -SA.95
Metal Cake Savers with wood cutting
board. ,(In regular stock at $1)---75c
O'Cedar Chemically Treated Nit Mop,
Un regular stock at $3.50 -7Sc
Bathroom Hampers, upright or bench
styles, with Pearltex tops. (In regu-
lar stock at $3.25) $2.65
Rubbermaid Dish Dtainers. (In regu-
lar stock at $1) 75c
Modernistic Metal Utility Cabinets.
Size 66xl8xl2 inches, with five shelves.
Un regular stock at $790 --. S5.s5
81 -gallon Garbage Pals. On regular
stock at $1.25) 81
Metal Wardrobes with handle-lock and
key. Holds IS to 20 garments. I'm
regular stock at $7o5) Ss.35
Pretexal Stove Mats protect the finish
Of your stove. Size l7xle inches.
In regular stock at ei.2S)- ----SSs
Evening star., 1939-02-15
BIouses and Sports
wear Specials

Sparkling New Blouses-Gay Spring as
sortment-everything from the man-tai-
lored shirt to soft frilly styles-in pure
silks and novelty rayons White, gor-
geous pastels and variety of prints in
cluded. Sizes 80 to 40, styles, sizes
40 to 46. Qn regular stock $1.95) $1.55
Spring Sports Frocks, shirtwaist and
softer styles in rayon prints and solid
shades. Full-flaring and sim-stitched
pleated skirts included Sizes IL to 20,
one style, sizes 38 to 44--A.75
Sweaters in Baby Colors," cotton che
nille-and-rayon "Ripplenub" and spongy
cotton knits with gay new details Un
regular stock, 78c
News in Spring Skirts, the swing" a.
way swing" suit skirt" and skating
skirt" all specially low priced in Ami
versary. Wool and wool-and-rayon fab
RIGS. Sizes "a to 80. $2.35
Tailored Sports Jackets, gay plaids and
smart checks. Wool-and-rayon. Sizes
IL to TO- $3.15
Pretty Blouses, pure silk sheerS, tailored
rayon crepes and gay striped spun ray
ons. Sizes 80 to 40. S2.35
Sweater Charmers, cotton chenilles, an
CORA blends, wool-and-rayon blends and
soft woods in new and different colors.
Sizes "a to 40. $l.55
Swirling Skirts, wool Shetlands, mems
wear fannels and sheer wools. Sizes
"a to 81. $1.55
Soft Sweaters, blouse types in wool an
CORA, vicuna and cashmere blends. Sizes
"a TO AZ. -$2.3o
"Spongette" Knit Suits" new cotton
and-rayon looped yarn, washable. Three
smart styles. Sizes IL to 20. ------$3.15
DOWN STAIRS STORE, SPORTSMAN.