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Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Lenin Widow
SuCcuHlbS
Rr NORMAN b. DEUEL.

MOSCOW. FEB. o. tUP)-Nad-
ezhda Konstantmona Krupskaya,
widow of Nikolai Lenin and grand
old woman" OF the BOlshevik revo-
luton, died today the official Tass
agency announced. She celebrated
her 10th birthday yesterday.
1t was announced that Nine.
Krupskaya died at els am. today.
yesterday the council of peoples
commissars. or cabinet, of the Soviet
Union and the central committee
of the Communist party, had sent
her this birthday message:
THE central committee of the
Communist party of the Soviet
Union and the council of peoples
commiSsars of the U.SSR. heartily
greet you. old Bolshevik and Len
ms friend. The central committee
of the Communist party Of the
Soviet Union and the council OF
peoples commisSars OF the USS.R
wish you good health and many
more years of fruitful work for the
great cause of Communism. for the
benefit of our party and the work
ing people of the Soviet Union"
Nine. Krupskaya had taken no
part in politics for several years
though she continued as an active
worker in the commissariat of edu-
cation. Broad faced, gray haired,
she was a woman of mbending
will She was not always in agree
ment with the ruling powers, but
she always enjoyed national es-
TEEN. It was understood that at
her death she was working on a
monumental biography of Lenm.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27

While much worrying has been
going on about German barter
methods of trade in South America
nobody has noted the intrusion OF
such methods into the United
States itself.
Details of a pending deal between
western co-operatives and the Ger
man government are not yet clear
or definite. But the general line
is this the farm co-operatives and
packinghouses would trade lard for
German farm machinery, poultry
netting and barbed wire.
Before 1884, Germany was a
large buyer of exported American
lard, taking about a third of it.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Famous Sayings

WASHINGTON. Feb. 81. UP)-
The privately expressed pessimism
Of labor's top leaders indicated to-
day that a truce clearly outlining
spheres of influence would be
the limit of achievement in the
peace talks between the American
Federation of Labor and the Con-
greSs of Industrial Organizations
sponsored by President Roosevelt.
The negotiations may get under
way at the White House shortly
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Grab BAG
One-Minute Test


/. Who were Neville Chamber
lain's immediate predecessors as
prime ministers of Great Britain?
.. Name the only one of Christ's
disciples who is said to have eS-
capped martyrdom.
3. What is portrayed in a paint
ing of still life?
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27

Columbus, o.
In 1884, he was
a soap salesman
for Swift and
was given a job
of selling on the
side a dog food
called "Pard.
He knew little
about dog food,
but his company
wanted him to
sell it, so he had
to take it on.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Dale
Carnegie

Meet a man who has accomplish
ed one of the most difficult featS
III the selling line, that Of origin
ating a new idea. His name is
Harold Mast. of Swift & Company.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27

I'd rather be a papermil work
er here than The king of Italy,
said Frank Rositi, naturali2ed Am
erican who would have to return
tc Italy to claim a legacy. So
probably would the king Of italy
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Today's Horoscope

Troubles will come during the
next year of your life. if you are
today's birthday child but they will
be but transitory. Don't trust your
own Judgment altogether, in the
wear now starting. but consult those
older and wiser than yourself, and
then heed their counsel. Do not
change business or job. and avoid
litigation. A child born today will
have a somewhat complex nature,
but will also have a keen desire for
education. and will be of a sympa-
thetic nature.
One Minute Test Answers
1. Stanley Baldwin and j. Ram
say Macdonald.
2. John.
3. Inanimate objects like fruit,
furniture, bric-a-brac.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Photographs

The ancient Egyptians used ven-
GERS for inlay in their furniture
making.
Vitamin 3 is being tried III Ger
many for treatment for delirium
tremenS.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27

Jack Lowry OF Greenfield, Mo,
killed a wolf at his door and COL
lected a Sc bounty. That's the
prosperity trick. folks And now
for a bounty on instanment col
lectors.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
BarhS

London is ready to commander
taxicabs for use III the next war.
Suppose adequacy Of defense will
depend upon how much youU tip
The driver.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Hints nn Eiinneite

A worker should be willing to CO.
operate with his associates and
superiors and not make their jobs
any harder than they are. This is
good manners as we'll as diplomacy.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27

Screen Star Robert Montgomery
is starting "a collection OF amusing
typographical errors. He might be-
gin with the movie press books.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Wnrlls of Wisdom

Men are never 50 likely to settle
question rightly, as when they
discuss 1t freely .-Macaulay.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27

Simile: as inevitably triumphant
as a basketball team from Indiana
Imperial Valley press., 1939-02-27
Thoughts for the Day

And King Solomon passed all the kings of the earth
in riches and wisdom-II Chronicles 9:22.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
ASK WAGE ACT REPEAL
West!

Blaming the National Labor Rela-
lions Act for the current wave of labor
strife, Detroit business men under the
leadership of the Board of Commerce have
instituted a nationwide campaign for its
repeal, in accordance with a unanimous
resolution of the directors.
The Detroiters will enlist the aid of
other commercial and industrial groups, as
we'll as legislators, publishers conservative
labor leaders and other influential factors
throughout the nation, in an effort to
secure repeal, which is declared to be. in
the interest of the workers themselves. The
board says: 's@
Detroit employees, the highest paid
in the world, have actually experienced
more strikes, Industrial strife and lost
wages during the last three years than
during the previous twenty. In the 10
year period from 1927 through 1886, the
idle man days in Michigan because of
strikes totalled 1,185,559, with 97,605
workers involved. But in the single year
of 1887, in Michigan, the total Of idle days
due to strikes reached the staggering
figure of 3924,752, with 354,499 workers
involved These are official figures from
the United States Department of Labor"
In view of these facts, the board asks
citizens to communicate with their con-
gressmen, urging repeal of the Wagner
Act, in the interest of industrial peace.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
CHRISTMAS IN KEY WEST

The spirit of Christmas fills the air
of Key West Every man, woman and
child is thinking about Christmas. They
want to express an inward feeling that
springs into every human breast at this
season of the year. They want to give
something to loved ones, to those not so
fcrtunatc-to those without parental love,
without funds, without hope
Father and mother, rich and poor
alike, are striving to find gifts within
their reach to give to their children; son
and daughter are seeking to give father
end mother something to delight, to COM
fort or to help them. So they throng the
stores looking for presents, for goods from
which to make little personal gifts, for
trinkets for tree trimmings, for every con-
ceivable item of everyday use.
What about the very poor? They are
not forgotten either. In the midst of their
other worries and duties, there are many
thoughtful men and women in Key West
spending many of their waking hours in
an effort to bring Christmas cheer to the
very poor. They are preparing to present
baskets to those in need, to provide their
children with toys, candy and fruit, to
brighten up day that must not go without
observing.
Some of our delinquent taxpayers are
even thinking about our city employees.
Delinquent taxes paid into the city treasury
during the next few days are to be divided
among the city employees that they, too,
may bring cheer into their homes. To
these faithful workers salary check will
mean the difference between dreary and
a happy Christmas.
1t is we'll that such spirit reigns
supreme at this season of the year. It
compels all of us to forget self and selfish
interests 1t enables us to think of others
and their needs. 1t helps us restore our
faith in our fellow men. 1t forces us to
realize that none of us can stand alone,
that we here on earth must help one
another bear the heavy loads that mere
life and living heap upon us.
1t is perhaps too much to expect such
a spirit to engulf us the year around. 1t is
we'll, though, that it moves us at least once
year. Let no man ignore his chance once
each year to give until it hurts. In giving
he receives-receives peace in his soul,
good will in his heart and good luck in his
travels through life.
Let this be a merry Christmas in Key
Westi
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
TODAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven of these
ten Test Question? Turn TO
Page for Answers

1. What type of naval vessel
was the Gypsy, British
ship sunk by mine eff the
coast of England?
2. In the church calendar, what
is the name of the last
Sunday in Lent?
8. Name the state bird of Ten
nessee.
A. With which professional
football team does Davey
O'Briert play?
S. Where does the month of
June get its name?
6. What was George Washing
toms middle name?
7. Does the marriage of an
alien man to woman
citizen of the u. S. confer
American citizenship upon
the husband?
8. What is General Pershing's
rank as a retired officer?
9. Name the chief of the Ges-
tapo. the secret police of
Germany.
10. Where is the island of Fal,
ster?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
JEWISH cENERosrTrEs

Editor. The Cit zen:
Last week the Peoples Forum
described the offer of mag
nifieent gift to Jewish orphans.
''The Sign" in November gives
news CT Jewish charities. Msgr. x
was seated at lunch with a we'll
known Jewish lawyer, who hand
ed him a letter from a boy, which
read as follows: Dear Sir: I've
read of your donation to
/ wonder if you would help me
to become a priest? My father
works in the stockyards and is
too poor to send me to college.
Tears stood in the eyes of the
Hebrew, and when the priest
showed surprise at this, the for
mer exclaimed, ''Good God!
when a Catholic has enough
faith in God and humanity to
ask a Jew for help. t is time to
feel some emotion. Later, the
boy was in seminary and his
bills were paid by the Jewish
lawyer.
Not long ago $1,700 was pre-
sented to the titular bishop of
Kansas, Lituania for Catholic
charities as Lithuanian Jewry's
contribution in memory of Plus
XI.
Recently a merchant, Maurice
Schwartz, offered to furnish the
rectory CT st. Joseph's in Ell Paso,
Tex. as a mark of esteem for
the Jesuits.
Religious refugees of all faiths
will be aided by sum of $500
from the Shomrim Society, a
New York Jewish organization.
The papers show Edward Ros-
enblum of Washington, d. c.. ex--
ecutive director of Jewish Com
munity Center and Rev. Alcuin
Hammer of New Orleans seated
with Daniel J. Ferris of New
York. Amateur Athletic Union
secretary treasurer, discussing
their youth program. How con-
soling is this when we find die
tators planning war attacks, and
the charities mentioned above are
protests against the atrocities of
the Reds in the Spanish civil
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
Today's Birthdays

DR. A. Lawrence Lowell, Har-
wards president emeritus, born
in Boston, 83 years ago.
Alvin c. York of Tennessee,
world war hero, promoter of edu-
cation for mountain children.
born in Fentress Co., Tenn, SO
years ago.
Frederic j. Haskin of Washing
ton, D. c., newspaper syndicate
head, born at Shelbina, Mo-, 81
years ago.
Col. Charles w. Furlong of
Cohasset, Mass. famed explorer,
lecturer and author, born at Cam
bridge. Mass, 65 years ago.
Drew Pearson of Washington.
D. c.. columnist, born at Evan
ston, Ill.,, AZ years ago.
DR.. Bancroft Beatley, presi-
dent of Simmons College, Boston,
born in Boston, As years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
TAXING BACHELORS IN BRAZIL

One million bachelors in Brazil must
pay bachelor tax in 1871, in accordance
with new constitutional proviso designed
for family protection
According to news dispatch from
Rio de Janeiro, the amount raised by the
tax will go to aid the fund for needy and
large families. This, it seems to us. is a
fair tax.
So far as we can discover, there is no
basic injustice in tax upon all single per-
sons for the benefit of families which need
assistance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Employers of organized labor have
always fought the check-off which unions
insist upon. This is the system by which
employers are asked to deduct the amounts
from payrolls owed the unions for fees and
which has always been considered OBJ
jeetionable because it requires much book
keeping particularly by the larger manu-
faeturers. This system is demanded by
the federal and state governments of en-
ployers of labor in the computation of
social security, unemployment, etc. and is
just as Objectionable but that is law and
there is no way out. 1t saves governmental
agencies coolies of money and is costly to
business. In Key West several concerns
had to hire an extra bookkeeper to take
care of these items for the government.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Eff


Did you ever stop to think
What this life really means?
It may not be as easy
AS to some of US it seems.
We come in against our wishes,
And leave just the same.
I never tried to figure out
Just who was to blame.
Take things as you find them,
Don't try to grab them all;
For the higher up the ladder you
go,
The harder you may fall.
Life is but a gamble
In which you take a chance.
Father Time plays the music,
And to its strains we dance.
Never betray your neighbor,
Always try to make a friend;
For, after all, it's only a dream
That comes to sudden end.
CHAS. G. MENDOZA.
Key West. Fla.
Dec. 10, 1889.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
PEOPLES FORUM

The Citizen welcomes express
sions of the views of its read
ers. hat the editor reserves the
right 10 delete any items
which are considered libefouS
or unwarranted. The writer's
should be fair and eonfiRe the
letters TO 299 words. and write
On one side of the paper only.
Signature of the writer's must
accompany the letters and will
he published unless requested
otherwise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
ssessssssssssssseeeeesee
Today's Horoscope


That this day is a fortunate
one for a measure of success is
almost certain. There is good in
sight into speculative affairs, a
good balance of mental and phys.
ical forces with the power to
utilize them. If the native will
only work, fame and fortune are
as sure as anything can be in this
world.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

1t is dangerous for any country to be
named as the sponsor of the Olympic
games. Japan was named first and got
into war; Finland followed and is in the
same fix today. No other country wants
them, so there will be no Olympic games
held in 1940
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

=. The five hundredth anniversary of
the art of printing will be celebrated in
1910. Many improvements have been
made since Gutenberg experimental sue
cessfully with movable type. Chief of
these was the invention of the typesetting
machine and called the Linotype.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Key West is coming back into it's own,
in these late days, as thousands of tourists
learn of the Island City's attractions
Times-Union. The naval activities also
help.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Russia, after years of mouthy talk
about peace, turns out to be as aggressive
IS any imperialist power. Then she has
the unmitigated gall to proclaim to the
world that her ravages in Finland are
peaceful detectives to give the Firms their
freedom. ~ -.ae@
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
SWEET INNOCENT

Mrs. Youngbride Cat phone)-I
want a ton of coal sent up,
please.
Dealer-Yes'm. What size?
Mrs. Youngbride (at phone)-I
didn't knew coal came in sizes.
/ wear a No. 8 shoe and a No. 6
glove.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Miami's objective in the tourist line is
100000 for the current season. Means
should be found to let these tourists know
that beyond Miami lies Key West, and the
trip itself down to this island is enchant-
ing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

Determined efforts will be
made by the Overseas Highway
Association to obtain as many
members as possible, not only be-
cause of the financial aid, but
because the larger the member
ship the greater will be the in
fluence exerted by the associa-
ton. The membership, fee is So
a year.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
2. Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
~ 3. Hotels and Apartments
A. Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
5. Airports-Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation of County and City
Governments.
T. Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Citizens of Key West should do every
thing possible to build up their own town.
You can't do it any good by buying what
you need somewhere else.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Now that there is semblance of
leadership in the city's affairs, maybe we
will be getting somewhere. 1t is con-
summation devoutly to be wished.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
TEN YEARS AGO

Fire Chief Ralph Pinder an
nounces there will be a meeting
held tomorrow night at No.
Station for the purpose of hold
ing a first aid class in connection
with department activities. This
is a new phase of the work of
the department, and is expected
to be happily received.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Tax dodgers, through their delin-
quency, make tax paying burden on those
who do pay.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Brigadier General George Rich
ards of the U. S. Marine Corps
left the city after a visit of "a
hours here. General Richards,
whose headquarters are in Wash
ington, IS making an inspection
trip in this area and expressed
himself as well satisfied with
conditions as he found them.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

war and the hatred of Hitler
and Stalinl
A RESEARCHER.
Key West, Fla,
Dec. IL, 1899.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

On Thursday night the naval
station comrniSsary store was
broken into by unknown parties
and robbed of records and books,
besides some cash money. A re-
ward is being offered for the re-
turn of the books to the COM
handing officer at the headquar-
tiers building.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Your share of the money in circula-
ton is $500. That catches many of us
short.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Since love is blind, what is the eye
opener?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

The jolly Dozen Club met yes
terday afternoon at the home of
Miss Ruth Davis. where the mem
bers were delightfully."- entertain
ed. Various games were played
during the evening and delicious
refreshments were served. The
club will meet Friday night al
the home of Miss Dorothy Park
on Newton street.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

The city waterworks plant in
the court house square has been
given a general overhauling by
lMyrtland Gates, who recently as
stunned charge of the plant. Mr..
Gates was ably assisted in the
work by William Manuel and
Tony Pleasant, employees of the
plant.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

M SIS Eta Patterson informs
The Citizen that some one re-
Gently carried away from the
cemetery one of the vases which
have been in the family plot.
Miss Patterson asks that resi-
dents of the neighborhood keep
a lookout for parties engaged in
this nefarious practice.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

Subscribe to The Citizen-20c
weekly.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

There was an interesting and
exciting game of basketball play
ed at the Key West Athletic
Club last night between the Mar
fied Men and the High School
team, which resulted in the game
being won by the Married Men
to the tune of 80 to so. There
was a large crowd in attendance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

j Robert Frost, internationally
known poet and writer, will
make his home in Key West for
the winter. Mr.. and Mrs. Frost
were in Key West early this
week and arrangements were
made to secure a home for the
winter. They write they will re-
turn early next week.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13
KEY WEST In.
DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Five. Ten
ard Fifteen Years Ago AS
Taken From The Files
Of The Citizen
FIVE YEARS AGO

w. E. Van Loon, state automo-
bile tag Inspector, has been in
Key West for two days and dur
lng that time has checked up on
cars and found ~ without any
kind of state tag. Asked If there
would be any extension of time
for licenses this year, he replied
that the date is January Is as far
as he knows.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

A. D.Bona of Tampa and c. A.
Peters of Miami are in the city
today making an inspection of
foods. They went over the situa-
ton with T.. A. Woody, in charge
of the work in this city. They
noticed a marked change in con-
ditions since their last visit, they
said.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-12-13

With the starboard propeller
missing the Ferry Monroe Coun-
ty is being towed to Key West by
the cruiser Sailfish and will be
placed in drydock for repairs. The
mishap happened at Hog Key
and Immediately afterward the
Florida Keys was placed in serv-
ce and made the run to Key
West.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-27
P.O. N. OPERATORS
 GIVEN CITATIONS
Safety Awards Presented 10 5 Drivers of Conl-
 pany's Fleet of Trucks

Newark, N. J., April 27-Topping all previous plant records for safe driving, 53 drivers of P.O.N. beer trucks received safety awards" last evening at a meeting at the Christi ian Feigenspan Brewing company here. Frederick Roseland, secretary of the Newark safety council. ad- dressed the gathering at which awards were presented by Harry Schork, drived and permanent mem- Der of the companys safety com- mittee.
 John c. Keiper in charge of the Feiganspan fleet, announced the rec ord, which surpasses all previous years by eight awards. The e-company has been makii1ng awards annually since 1895 to drivers who complete the year without a single accident.
 Among the 53 honored, 19 have driven for iour years without all accident; elght have driven three years; Il lave driven two years and IS have driven one year.
 E. LeisC leads all the drivers in safety mileage" having driven 48,- 900 miles, or exactly twice around the world at the equator, without the slightest mishap.
 The drivers received also the reg ular national safety council medals.