davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

wave in one place. Others are
just the opposite and allow the
untrimmed hair on the back of
the neck to spoil an otherwise
pLesentable appearance"
* *
Miss Louise Bagwell, 1900
block E st. N. W., food checker:
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

as a suit that looks as If it
might have been slept in. A lot
of men have nice clothes, but
they don't know how to dress
because they do not follow q
proper color combination"
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

The chart printed in this column tells as reliable
which is based gathered by an economist who Wis
tied the countries named and got his data by calling in
at stores in those countries and buying the goods listed
Taking the point of view that money is only symbol
of work DONE and medium of exchange of goods pro-
duced by work. this investigator figured out how long
factory worker in each of the countries
visited has to work in order to get the money to buy
each of the articles investigated The chief results ap
pear in the chart.
The investigator hired by the National Association
of Manufacturers We assume that his work was car
red out in good faith and with the proper To those
who dstrust anything that out of the National
Association of Manufacturers would say yes know
the N. A. NJ is highly conservative body; but if it's
politics did affect its conduct in matter like this,
wouldn't shade these figures to show that Ameri
living standards under the New Deal are lower than
they really are?
The chart tells the story By and large the story is
that Ito quote the N. A. NJ report)
factory United States can buy four times
food clothing
Buying POUer Here German worker TaEss nine times n
Buying POWer There Worker r' and nearly ~ev
times as much Russian
worker.
The N. A. NJ credits this happy (for us) contrast
trely to the democratic system
That may take in too much territory. Great Britain
and France practically democratic are yet
the buying power of their average factory wages is
high STILL British and French workers buy more
for their money than Italian, German or Russian
workers. It's fact also that many of workers are
public relief
But qualify the N A M. report you WILL it looks
if you have admit that democratic form of govern
ment has good deal to do with the high purchasing
power of money, meaning of work The Fascists
the Nazis and the Communists all claim they could make
lot happier if we'd let them us; but in Italy
Germany and Russia up to they have not markedly
increased their workers buying power
Maybe we'd better hang onto form of government
at least until the Italians, Germans and Russians get to
be able to buy with their work than we can buy
with
F the
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

They ne gle ct
their shoes. They
don't get them
Shined as often as
it is necessary and
they allow the heels
to run down. An
o. h er ON m o n
flaw in a mans ap-
pearance is his
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

"Fingernails that
are not cared for.
They are broken,
the cuticle is frayed
and sometimes they
are actually dirty.
When a man can't
fix his own nails,
he should visit a
manicuriSt very
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

ing them repaired. You will
find that most every girl has
heels that are absolutely
straight. Men would improve
their appearances also if they
wore brighter neckties than
most Of them do. However, I
think men look better in dark
suits. 1 think that a man who
wants to make good progress in
business should always look his
best"
X 4
Miss Aune Kangas, 1000 block
North Monroe ST., Arlington.
Va, student:
The Washington times., 1939-01-03
Traffic Toll

The list Of traffic victims In
the District Of Columbia since
January /, 1888, is graphically
shown by the death watch.
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

Most men allow
their hair to spoil
t h e ir appearance.
Some men are so
vain they go to ex-
tremes about fix
ing their hair. The
hair either is plas-
tered down or there
is too much of a
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

"A great many
men wear pants
that do not match
their coats. Also
during the ay
many men do not
have clothes that
are rop e rly
pressed, and they
are only careful
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

Shoes. Men are
so TT e n I'll
dressed. in every
other ite m. but
they forget that
people do notice
their shoes. They
allow the heels to
wear down pretty
badly before hav-
The Washington times., 1939-01-03
Blaming 1t On the Ladies

When bigger and better buns
are made, the women will make
them. I never touched a drop
until a pretty dame showed me
the use of liquor, and since then
I have drunk more booze than
six rum hounds. Curses on you,
women.
WATER WAGON MUSHER.
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

week. Some men think it is ef-
Terminate to get a manicure, with
which I don't agree. 1t GER
tainly is better than to show
unkempt fingernails which are
always conspicuous"
X X
Mrs. Elizabeth Park, 1900
Euclid St. N. w., housewife:
The Washington times., 1939-01-03
Consider the Neighbour

How about everybody who
owns a dog letting the poor
thing come in the house at
night, so that it won't bark and
keep the neighbors awaken
sLEEPLESS ANONYMOUS.
The Washington times., 1939-01-03

Most men and
boys seem to go
a bout with un-
pressed trousers. If
a man wants to
look we'll he should
put on a freshly
pressed suit each
morning. Nothing
else can look so bad
The Washington times., 1939-01-03
The Inquiring'
Photographer.
The Washington Times IN
vites you to submit timely
and interesting questions to
be used in this column.
THE QUESTION

What do you consider the
most common flaw in mans
appearance?
The Washington times., 1939-01-03
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE

the Editor Should LIMITED HUNDRED WORDS
Addresses the Writers Be Omitted Upon Request
The Washington times., 1939-01-03
THE ANSWERS

The ANSWERS
Mrs. George Morrow, first
block Bates st. N. W., house
wife:
The Washington times., 1939-01-03
Maybe We've Got Something
Here

THE acid test of any form of government, we'd say
1 How comfortably otherwise does the bulk of its
people live?
Get answer to that question, and you have more
enlghtenng piece of information than is furnished by
boasts of governments Chiefs
The Washington times., 1939-01-03
AnsuUer and AdUice

X X X
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
ART CENTER AN ASSET

The average Key Wester, the average
American of any other city, is inclined to
look upon art and art centers as just so
much froth in the glass of his economic
existence. In general he regards anything
identified with art as something over and
above and beyond him. Therefore he pays
no attention to it and gives it no support.
In Key West, as in many other cities
we have an Art Center 1t is Key West
institution. 1t is conducted on a non-profit
basis by the Key West Community Art
Center, Inc, and is open to the public
without charge. All it's activities are free
to everyone because it is WPA Federal
Art Project and as such is supported by
public funds.
Sponsors of the Art Center believe
that art affects our homes, our schools and
our industries During the last ten months
it has conducted PIT classes with total
attendance of 2,083 and has had a total
attendance in the same period of 1876
for 80 exhibitions. It has not conducted
the exhibitions and classes on a formal or
social basis The whole aim has been to
and participation as great essential of
living.
Many of the persons who have at
tended the exhibitions and visited the Art
Center have been visitors. Every state and
virtually every territory has been repre-
scented among those visitors In other
words, many visitors to Key West are art
conscious. They regard the Art Center as
one of the real points Of interest in Key
West. There they see some of the vivid
~irhts of the city and the waterfront
through the eyes of many fine artists who
have come here to capture the local scene
If between $4,000 and 10000 persons re-
gard something as worth while, Key West
must do something about continuing such
a project.
This can be done through member
ships. A membership enables the holder
to attend meetings of the controlling cor
poration, but does not give any restricted
or special privileges not freely enjoyed by
the general public. There are four types
of membership-active, sponsoring, sus-
tanning and patron-payable on an annual
basis. The cost is far from excessive
Those who can afford them should. be-
ccme members at the earliest possible
date, for large and interested member
ship in the Art Center corporation means
the continuance of an institution that has
done much and can do a great deal more
for Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
A GOOD IDEA

The suggestion that the United States
manufacture war supplies, including war
ships, for Latin-American countries will
naturally cause considerable discussion.
1t might be noted, in passing, how
ever, that this is much better than allow
irg these countries to come under the in
fluence of other nations that are willing
and ready to supply them. It is much bet
ter than adopting the German idea of TAX
ing over such countries as happen not to
be strong enough to resist aggression.
While there may be disadvantages
connected with the proposal we do not see
where what we do is the concern of any
other nation. 1t is possible that the bust
ness, thus secured, might make the United
sates better able to take care of its own
needs.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
READ THE TREATY!

Germany has won considerable SYM
pathy throughout the world by her con-
slant recital of the injustices Of the Treaty
CT Versailles. Earlier efforts of Hitler to
improve the position of his country were
permitted largely because of the convic-
ton that the rigorous terms imposed on
defeated Germany should not be per-
manent
~ In the interest of perspective, how
ever, it might be we'll fer those who have
hitherto extended sympathy to Germany to
recall the terms of peace imposed by the
German nation upon the Russians. 1t will
be remembered that, following the revolu-
ton in Russia, the fighting power of Rus
STA collapsed in 1917 and shortly there
after, by the Treaty of Brest-Litivorak,
Germany imposed her demands upon de-
feated and helpless people.
Before your sympathies run away
with you in regard to the harsh terms in
flicted upon Germany by the Allies, it
might be worth your time to read the terms
imposed on the Russians by the Germans
in the spring of 1918.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

The action of the Senate mark
ed the debacle of the economy
group in that body 1t also illus
trates verv effectively the diff
ference between theoretical econ
omy and scaling down appropria-
tions in the face of situations like
that confronting agriculture. 1t
should be noted that the House
had previously voted down both
of the major increases voted by
the Senate and it may be that
they will be eliminated or re-
duced in free conference. This,
however, is extremely doubtful.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
DAILY QUIZ
Can YOU Answer seven of these
Test Questions? Turn to
Page 6 for the answers

/. Where is Muscle Shoals?
2. Name the Spanish conquer
or of Mexico.
3. Which country lies north of
Belgium?
4. What body of water encircles
the North Pole?
5. Name the Minister of For
eign Affairs of Italy.
g. Under what government de-
partment is the U. S. Chill
dren's Bureau?
7. What is the correct pronun-
citation of the word dis
putapt?
g.. Is a child born in China of
American parents citizen
of the u. s.?
9. Who defeated John l.. Sulli-
van for the worlds heavy
weight boxing title?
10. Who is Maxim Litvinoff?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

The two Daytona Beach boys who
killed negro for killing their younger
brother have been indicted for first degree
murder with the recommendation that
under the circumstances" they be re-
leased on bail Sin reasonable amount
Under the circumstances one may well
wonder what a reasonable bail would be
for killing a negro for killing younger
brOther-Sanford Herald.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
Key West residents, inspired by the

Key West residents, inspired by the
success of the tourist season just drawing
to close. are already mapping plans to
attract additional thousands, next Fall,
Winter and Spring The opening of the
Overseas Highway, with the attendant pub
Lefty. was in reality grand opening"
for Key West, and the city, we are told,
has experienced the best tourist business
for many years-if not the best in its his
tory. The attractions of the Island City
are so outstanding-and so entirely differ
ent, in many respects-to those of Florida's
other delightful resort centers, that they
have an extraordinary appeal.-Times-
Union.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

Without attempting to recount
the history of the past decade or
two, it is enough to state that
agriculture has been in the dol
drums since the early Twenties.
Here and u.ere, it is true, pros
porous breeze has stirred the hopes
of farmers, but, generally speak
ing, they have suffered enormous
declines ir purchasing power. One
result of this has been the unbal-
ancing of the economic structure
of the United States and the de-
velopments of our great unem-
ployment problem.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
GarIic-ParsIey anAidin
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Medical reports say that Garlic Parsley con-
centrate has double action in reducing high
blood pressure First, it tendsto relax frightened
arteries. Second, III checks or inhibits d ccOmpo-
sition of waste matter in the bowels. a sontribu-
tory cause OF high blood pressure To get
concentrated garlic and parsley IN jdoriess.
tasteless form. ask for ALLIMiN. These
tablets, used at regular intervals, aid IN re
ducing blood pressure and relieving headache
and dizziness caused by excessively high read.
ings To learn what raises your blood pressure
and for medical treatment consult your Doctor.
ALLIMlN is ior sale by all druggists.
Large box. soc. Special economy size. Sl.OU.
For sale by GARDENERS Pharmacy
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

Mrs. Claude H. Roberts and
Mrs. Ralph Pirder, who were in
jured in an automobile accident
at Key Largo and were rushed
to Homestead, are recovering in a
hospital in that city. Long dis
lance messages from the hospital
this afternoon stated that Mrs.
Roberts would be home some time
this evening and would be accom-
panied by her daughter. Mrs.
Treadway. Fire Chief Pinder,
who went to Homestead after the
accident and later left for Miami
with Mrs. Pinder. will return later
in the week.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

The industrious paragrapher of the
Tines Union, commenting on our confus-
ing language and particularly referring to
the usage of springs, omits "tbe Pierian
springs" but appropriately makes refer
ence to the pedestrian springs, per-
Torrance we see every day when jay
walker lodges the cars
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

In the delinquent tax list, the state
pays for the publication of the names of
those property owners who Do NOT pay
their taxes. Why not also publish the
names of the property owners who DO pay
their taxes? Since the number is so few
it wouldn't be very expensive and at the
same time assuage the feelings of resent
ment the payers have toward the non
payers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

1t might be we'll for readers to
understand the position of con-
gressmen who vote for larger APP
propriations for farm relief. Their
constituents know that for years
the bulk of the relief money has
been expended in the industrial
cities. They know from expert
erce that the farmer is undergo
ING severe economic strain and
that the entire structure of Amer
lean agriculture is WithStandlng
heavy pounding. So long as the
Government continues its large
scale expenditures for public re-
lief. either through work or 9TH
erwise, there will be a demand
for increased appropriations for
the benefit of agriculture. With
all the signs pointing to the farm
vote as the balance Of power, in
the election next wear, it may
be safely assumed that the APP
preparations for agriculture will
be liberal.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

With farm prices in bad way,
huge SURPRISES on hand or threat
ened and with farm income
shrinking. the problem of Ameri-
car agriculture continues TO be
che of the vital questions facing
Congress.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
SEARCHES CUTTERS

MILLERSBURG, o. B n
johnson of this city stated. that
by searching cutters for coins
dropped by pedestrians he col
lected $96.83 in a year.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

Plans for handling the annual
convention of the Florida Com
mercial Secretaries Convention,
which is to be held in Key West
June 10-11 are to be decided on
at special meeting to be held by
the local Chamber Of Commerce
tomorrow morning, it was an
nounced by President Robert
Austin this morning. Mayor Les.
lie A. Curry and Cuban Consul
Jorge r. Ponce, members of the
board of county commissioners
and members of the city council
are being invited to attend the
meeting and assist in planning
the convention.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

If under peace times the Roosevelt
administration has succeeded to pile up
such a tremendous debt, what astronomical
figure would it reach in times of war?
That speculation is as horrible to contem-
plate as the non-existence of matter
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
KEY WEST IN DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here Just Ten Years Ago Today As Taken
From The Files Of The Citizen

Postmaster Charles Williams
advises The Citizen that all out
going mail must be at the office
not later than $50 to insure de
parture or the evening train, ow-
ing to the change of schedule.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
H-7RCVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

80 /. Water and Sewerage.
2 Comprehensive City Plan fZoning).
r. g. Hotels and Apartments
f. Bathing Pavilion!
s. Airports-Land and Sea.
g. Consolidation of County and City
s.-- 20. Governments.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
A:A~LS> E@aoEAENG
-. as
E:s.l.lRFs IVA ELLINGTON
By HUGO SIMS. Special Washington
Congress Votes New Sums To Farmers;
Election Shadow Outlets Economy Bloc

s The Presidents position on the
huge increase in farm appropria-
tionS is not certain, but, appar-
emily. while he does not neceSsar-
Nv oppose tie increase. he will
insist upon tax increases to COM
kelsate tor the extra appropria-
tons. In other words, the Chief
Executive wants Congress to pro-
vide the funds for the payments
that they vote. During his press
conference, he declared that last
year legislative leaders broke a
pldege to him by falling to pro-
vide means for financing $2l2,-
000,000 in farm payments. This
year he is again insisting that in
creased appropriations over the
budget figures be accompanied
by increased taxes to provide
adequate revenue.
The writer of this column does
not attempt to pass judgment
upon the merits of the Senate ac-
ton. 1t is his purpose, to report
what happens and, whenever pos
sible,, forecast trends. In the. Light
of the present discomfort in, the
farm. areas, which makes itself
felt in Congress, the probability
10 that farm payments will be
greatly increased over last year.
Moreover, if possible, Congress
will avoid the levy of taxes to
meet the increased funds made
available.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

Editorial Comment: Trustees of
the Monroe County Water District
should not be discouraged in con-
templating its depleted treasury.
Chicago's water fund is $4,000
600 in the hole.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17
TODAY'S COMMON
ERROR
By Melville

Dc moi say. Alter the
preliminary examination
the prisoner was fully
committed for trial.: say.
definitely" CIR finally
committed.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

The souvenir dance to be given
at the Oversee Hotel for the
benefit of Troop No. 4, Girl
Scouts on Friday evening is Gre
ating quite a lot of activity and
interest among the younger set
and the two-part program for the
lance has aroused much curios-
ity. 1t calls for Surprise Spe-
cialty and an intermission during
which dance will be staged by
some of the advarced terpsicho-
rean artists of the city.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

It is a matter of wisdom to in
vest in Key West. according to
one man who is advertising for
an exchange of property in other
parts of the state for Key West
property. This advertiser spoke
of the natural advantages of the
city and with. its matchless clim-
ate will repay purchasers who
use good judgment and foresight.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

]. Otto Kirchheiner. former
member and chairman of the
board of County commissioners
for Monroe county, now located
in Miami, left last night after
spending a few days in the city
on a combined business and
pleasure visit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

DIR. A. c.. Adams, noted fish
culturist of the U. S. bureau of
fisheries, who had charge of the
state crawfish hatchery here last
year. is due to arrive during the
present weekend to be in charge
Of the three hatcheries to be OPP
Grated at this port this season.
Since leaving Key West last year,
DR.. Adams has been in charge
of the fisheries at Booth Bay Har
Dor. DR.. Hodges, state shellfiSh
commissioner, has sent word that
he expects to reach Key West
about May II to start the opera
ton of the hatcheries.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

provides attractive and elaborate
features an d
schedules the business session of
the convention.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

Editorial Comment: Key West
an6 Monroe county have in Will
liam v. Albury an excellent rep
resertative in the Florida lsgisla-
ture. He has accomplished much
for the community in the short
time he has been there.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

The Morroe County Ferry Sys-
tenn handled a number of ferries
larger than usual. In fact there
were 35 cars arriving on the YES
sells the first day on which free
transportation was allowed on
southbound traffic.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

The Florida senate decisively defeated
the $200-a-mOnth state old-age pension
plan. Nothing else was expected. When
in Heavens name will the oldsters realize
that they are being duped and that such
fantastic schemes can never be realized.
Hitler is using the same argument for
his expansion policy as did Mussolini when
he decided to rape Ethiopia-Lebensraum
Has there been an exodus of Italians for
the wide open spaces of Ethiopia? Only
those who go to that conquered country to
exploit the conquered-like our own car
petbaggers.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

Mr. Merchant, you can advertise or
not as you please; after all, it is your bust
ness.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-05-17

Few die and none resign applies to
those who hold public office and easy
jobs.