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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
376 EGGS IN $50 DAYS

A White Leghorn hen, named
"Scrappy," is the worlds champion egg
layer The record, 376 eggs in $50 days!
This hen epitomizes the growth of the
poultry industry in the United States. In
the agricultural field only the cattle, hog
and milk industries surpass poultry in
monetary Importance
Mass production in the poultry field
began with the development of modern
incubators. Trap-nesting served to in
tensify breeding efforts AS result the
average production of eggs by hens has
moved from 65 year in 1880 TO 100 in
1889. In fact, good hens are now ex-
pected to lay 200 eggs year.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
OTHER BABIES LIVE LONGER

It is interesting to report that babies
born in 1889 can expect to live twelve
years longer than babies born in 1900.
These figures are given out by the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
which points out that babies born in New
Zealand, Australia and several European
countries can expect to live longer than
American babies born the same year.
In 1901 the expectation of life at
birth in this country was 49.24 but by 1887
this had been advanced to 61.48 years.
This is about five years below, the ex-
pectancy in New Zealand, nearly three
years below Australia, and Norway, more
than three years below the Netherlands
and two years below Sweden.
The United States leads the world,
according to the popular view of most
Americans. Here is one instance where
we do not lead. In promoting the health
of our people, in spite of all medical
science, there are regions in which the
people have better health and can expect,
at birth. to outlive the babies that are
born in the land of the free and the home
of the brave.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
AN ASSET TO KEY WEST"
Key West Citizen,
Kew Vast Florida

Key West Citizen,
Key West, Florida.
Gentlemen:
I have just learned that Mr.. E.
P. Winter has filed for council
man in your city. Key West is
very fortunate to gain such a
citizen who at all times will help
to make your city a better place
both economically and culturally.
For many years he has aided
every worthwhile interest in st.
Paul Now as permanent resi-
dent of Key West I am sure that
he will be just as actively in
terested in everything that is
good for your community. His
natural civic spirit and broad
interests in the north / feel will
be an asset to Key West.
I have seen many issues of The
Citizen in the Winters old home.
Your paper has created much in
terest here in your city and
coupled with the Winters en-
thusiasm has influenced many of
their friends to visit Key West.
Both Mrs. Arson and myself are
looking forward to an early visit.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
WAR PROPAGANDA
Editor The Citizen:

Editor The Citizen:
Many people unthinkingly hurt
their cause OF keeping out of the
war by berating Hitler and all
his doings, thereby encouraging
and creating a feeling of hatred
towards him and the people OF
Germany. These people who
talk are doing just what those
who want our young men drafted
and sent across to the slaughter
pen want them to do. The Yer
sailles Treaty is the foundation
upon which the present war is
based. Nearly every nation on
earth Except England and
France) agree that it was piece
of rabid paper. Even Lloyd
George, the Premier of England
at the time, told the signers that
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

it was a treaty that was sowing
seed for trouble in the near
future.
Why not just forget England,
Germany, Russia and France?
Leave them to settle their quar-
rels, as the people of each and
every one of those nations feel
they have just cause to do what
they are doing and say it is their
quarrel; keep out; we can do no
permanent good any more than
our interference in the World
War did. The suffering and
misery brought on our people
from that war should be a lesson
that their wars are not our wars.
We are the greatest nation on
earth in wealth and man power
and isolated as we are, we fear
neither one nation nor a combi-
nation of all European powers. A
good navy and modern sub
marines and if any foreign man.
ef-war came our way, it is doubt
full if they would even get in
sight of this land, our United
States of America.
F. G. THOMAS.
Somerville, N. j.
Oct. %, 1899
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
SCOUTS TO THE FORE

Recent visit to Key West of officials
of the council covering Boy Scout activities
in Broward, Dade and Monroe counties
developed the news that the Scout move
ment in Key West is growing. What is
even more important is the fact that the
Boy Scout organization is considering
plans for expansion. These include the
possibility of establishing Cub Packs in
Key West. Cubs are boys between nine
and twelve, when they become eligible for
Boy Scout membership.
The Citizen feels sure that the peo-
pie of Key West will cooperate in the Boy
Scout movement and in the expansion pro-
gram. Such activities as that backed by
the Rotary Club for the establishment of a
Scout canpsite on Stock Island will have
the wholehearted support of the many
citizens who know the value of Boy Scout
work. 1t is proper that the local Boy
Scout organization should have a camp
where the youngsters may practice the
theory of their elementary training. 1t is
in such camps that the foundation for
strong healthy Americans is laid.
Proposals to organize Cub Packs
sounds like the answer to the problem of
what to do about boys too young to enter
the Boy Scout movement, but not too
young to rim wild and raise hob with the
community nerves. Just about half of the
mischief, large portion of the malicious
destruction of property and trees is caused
by boys between nine and twelve. They
may be seen at all hours of the day and
into the night running in groups in search
of wrong things to occupy their busy minds
and hands. They prowl around empty
houses. They throw tin cans into the
beach. They tear the fronds off palm
trees getting at coconuts. They trample
on and destroy the young trees being
planted under the Garden Club project
They are a general nuisance.
This restless, prowling energy can
and should be directed into constructive
channels. These boys should be trained in
the fundamentals of politeness, con-
siderateness and uprightness. They should
be taught to know they can have great
deal more fun by building instead of tear
ing down. They should learn now that
when a boy helps serve others he feels
better. He is a prouder and happier boy.
He begins to feel he is necessary, wanted
and admired part of the community.
BY all means organize Cub Packs, ex-
pand Boy Scout activities Any man who
does not know the value of such work is
walking evidence that he did not grow up
in the Boy Scout atmosphere of unselfish
service and devotion to duty. The Boy
Scouts and the earnest men back of them
deserve the city's unstinted backing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

'See America First" is a slogan which
will have greater response now that Eu-
rope is seething with war More Amer
leans will see the beauties of this country
than ever before, and those who will visit
the countries south of US will contribute to
better feeling and help cement the good
neighbor" policy of our government The
welcoming "Bienvenido" and the cordial
"Hasta Luego" will be pleasant expert
ence.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

Snake fanciers say that the reptiles
are the most misunderstood creatures in
the world and that the antipathy "harks
snakes, it is said, may be identified by
their eyes. which are like cats with a
narrow vertical slit. So if you want a
snake around the house for pet, see that
the slit is missing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
COFFEE SHOP TALK: Som

of those % shooters around town
will find plenty of competition
from the team of the Tender
Lapwing. 1t is anxious to have
small bore competition. With
Art Week coming up, Key Vests
little art colony will spring in to
view. Excellent work is being
done by the artists working in
the new co1ors Key West pre-
sents. After all, art creations
are nothing more than the reac-
ton of the artist to a scene and
this feeling placed on the can
vas. Thus new art feelings en-
tirely are possible in tropical,
vivid-colored Key West. 1t is
hard to spot a submarine in
North Sea waters from the air
but we understand it is very easy
on good days in clear Key West
and West Indian. waters. !. Those
naval patrol planes fly usually
only about 500 feet above the
water when patrolling... Did you
know coconut tree trunk piling is
very resistant to the ravages OF
sea worms? Dock piling al
Curry's wharf has been there
over 20 years. Craig has started
building his charter boat wharf
at Trumbo. M
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

The Winters removal to Key
West as permanent residents is q
distinct loss to st. Paul and a
very definite gain for your city
Very truly yours,
E. M. ANSON.
st. Paul, Mimi,
Oct. "a, 1899.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
BoucArNvfLLAEA
Triolef

/ have seen your purple flower
Clinging to a trellised arbor
Smiling like a springtime shower.
4 have seen your purple flower
At an eerie trysting hour
Just below the castle tower.
! have seen your purple flower
Clinging to a trellised arbor.
HELEN WELLS.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
The 100000 French

mandie, in New York harbor, has been
packed away in moth balls, and will ap-
parently remain on this side of the ocean
for the duration of the European war.
Fourteen barrels of moth balls were used
to preserve her luxurious furnishings.
While the voluntary informing of the Nor
mandie is trivia, yet it indicates that the
French are not contemplating an early
cessation of hostilities.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

The German Reich had fake armis-
tice and the peope gave themselves up to a
joyous hysteria. Like a beautiful and
satisfying dream, it was true only while it
lasted. Then came the official denial by
radio and the stark reality with it's de-
pressing results.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

Millions for defense of our own coun-
try and not another dollar for the defense
of other nations. 1t is not Christian-like
spirit but it is human, and natures first
law.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

1t is not so difficult to presage when
the vote on the neutrality bill will be
taken by Congress. 1t will take place
after the debate ceases. That one is easy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

A music publisher says only three
songs are accepted out of 1000 offered.
It's probably safe to say that these are the
three with the silliest words.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

Mussolini is on the fence, so far as the
war is concerned, and if he knows how
good fence can be he will stay where
he is.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

British tobacco taxes are being in
creased while there is war; tobacco taxes
are also increased in America where there
is none So what!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

Even the most ardent pacifists would
shudder to see the Allies make a Hitler
peace.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

Make it a rule to buy everything pos
sible in Key West; your prosperity de-
ponds in large degree upon that of your
neighbors.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

The best fashion note we have read
about in a long time is that the sale of over
alls has advanced some 200 per cent.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

"a cook is known by his knife" ac-
cording to an ancient proverb, written be-
fore the introduction of the can-opener.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

An operation revealed two
spoons in the stomach of A. w.
Jacobs Of Birmingham. Eng.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

A name caller is neither smart nor in
telligent
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

advanced as to why the bulk of
Key West taxes are not paid. AS
near as this column can determ-
inc, Key West property owners
became pinched for money and
many stopped payment of their
taxes. The taxpayers claim that
they do not want to give away
hard-earned money in hard times
to city group. Now it appears
that the city badly needs city
planning and prompt functioning
of street repairs, mosquito-con-
troll projects, sewer and water
systems, operation of municipal
beaches and the like. The city
finds itself without funds to do
this. Regardless of where the
blame lies, men and materials to
operate these tourist" projects
must be Immediately raised. Per-
haps an efficient government in
city hall will build back up con-
fidence SO that taxes will once
more be paid. Counting two
eligible persons to each family in
Key West and noting the 5,167
registrations now complete, the
election November ID will mean
that there are approximately g.
$50 families represented. Count
ing four to family unit there are.
approximately 10000 persons, in
round figures, represented. This
column hopes that this full vote
will be for those who will build
back Key West.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
ALONG THE WATERFRONT:


Most fishermen eoIicede the
title of champion sculler to Ed
mund "Old Ropes" Higgs, opera
tor of one of the small sailing
craft of the local fishing fleet.
His fellow anglers claim he al
ways outdistances them on calm
days when sculiing is the only
means by which they reach port
after making their catch. There
is an art to sculling, and the
main trick is mastering the Zig
ure eight stroke. Most fisher
men around Key West use an oar
measuring approximately ten feet
in length. At one end it takes
the shape of a broad, flat paddle,
slowly tapering off until it
reaches the size of the handle,
which is about two inches thick.
In all, the blade, the part that
goes under water and which real
ly propels the boat, is three TO
four feet in length. Commercial
fishing offers a refuge to a num-
Der of Key Westers who shun
joining the ranks :, of relief
workers. Although there are no
fortunes being made in this trade,
they declare they are satisfied
even to earn less than W.P.A. Ia
borer wages rather than accept
charity, as they put 1t.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

Stale bread can be freshened
by being treated in a new de-
vice by superheated steam.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

ENLISTED MEN average $50
month in the Coast Guard and
Navy. Key West apartment prices
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
MONROE COUNTY HEALTH

UNIT has regularly checked
physical conditions of food hand
lers at local hotels and restau-
rants. This was done with d. z.
Harrison of the Health Unit and
Willard Gibson, city sanitary in
spector, making the rounds and
the necessary blood tests were
made at the Health Unit. Sew
eral were eliminated from food
handling work as a result of the
test. The same should be done
as far as servants go. Every serv-
ant who offers himself or herself
for work should be required to
have a health card. This can be
done by city ordinance. The
Health Unit can then make its
physical tests. 1t will be a con-
venience to winter visitors.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
CITY COMMITTEE working to

S44 q S&&s&&~4&& 1919 WIZ hAAAS w
start distributing the 400 gallons
of oil weekly as a MOSQUITO pre-
vention measure now available
from the airplane flight here will
find bit of trouble in transport
ing the ell. The Rotary Club
was requested to take charge Of
the distribution but decided not
to do so. Present plan is to at
tempt to get distribution through
the city forces. DR.. j. B. PARA
more of the local Health Unit
once wished to distribute many
thousands of surplus oil which
the old FEC. did not wish when
lit began tearing down old Sec
tons of its railroad but could not
get local help to do so. 1t will
require transport of only eight
50-gallon drums a week. It will
require men to load and unload,
and one truck. AS a mosquito
measure this project should re-
ceive immediate assistance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

d SENIOR CLASS elected Jack
Murray president: Kermit Levin,
ice-president; Betty Henriquez.
secretary; Nellie Louise Russell,
treasurer; Ottolee Kirchheiner,
assistant treasurer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
Heh School Notes

a Key West High student. Della
May Pierce is new editor of The
Snapper, succee ding Uric
Gwynn, Jr. New bicycle racks
are now ready for use. Junior
High assembly will feature Rev.
Halladay of First Congregational
dhurch4 Tuesday as principal
speaker. There will also be a
community sing. "a
EDDIE NELSON was elected
to head the Key West High Ath-
letic Association Tuesday. Other
nominees were Ray Demeritt and
Charles Pierce. William Scho-
neck was elected vice-president.
Kermit Levin is business mana
ger. Louise Niles was elected
i girl cheerleader. Charles Ketch-
UNI viii be boy cheerleader.
GIRLS CORNER" advises to
keep the boys cutting in at
dances: Choose an eye-catching
evening dress of lace, MORE, or
CANDY, taffeta or satin. Swing
to the music in a skirt that flares
with a wisp of a waistline. II
you are tall and slim make the
most of it. You can cut your
height by broad contrasting belts.
You can flout the new full skirts
with their ruffles. gathers and
cores. You can golin for strik-
ing checks and plaids- You can
try new high-eut shoes
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31
HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
will play for first time this year,
outside of assemblies, at the
school play Nov. 10. Snapper
starts a contest this week with
local and world-at-large educa-
tional questions presented. This
weeks cartoon shows a Hallo-
we'en "spook" in the form of
report card, soaring the socks off
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

were quoted to these men at
from SIS to $40 month for year
round. Developments now have
it that apartment house owners
would like these prices to 60 to
$25 and $50 a month, respective
ly, with the winter approaching
as is the custom in resort cities.
Key West Realty Board could
look into this matter to clear up
MISUNDERSTANDING. 9.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-10-31

SENIOR CLASS voted Sam
Collins editor in-chief of 'The
Conch", High School annual.
Business manager is eoOttolee
Kirchheiner; circulation manager,
Virginia Thompson; sports editor,
Uric Gwynn, Jr,;; art editor, Earl
Garlotte; joke editor. Eugene Fal
bal. Miss Neff will sponsor The
Conch again this year,
STUDENTS received their first
grades for the present school term
Wednesday. Principal O'Bryant
will soon start series of lectures
on specific vocational work. The
decision followed a barrage of
questions by Juniors and Seniors
asking about jobs and careers. &.
Robert Dopp, Junior High teach
er, resigned last week to take a
position as adviser in C.C.C. with
higher pay. Miss Linton Vitte is
taking his place A Junior class
Swing session" will be presented
at the Palace November IL. /.
Realty editor brings up the fact
that Monroe county extends from
Tortugas to Cross Key on the
mainland. distance of l72 miles.
There are 100000 acres in the
county which are mainly on the
mainland and mostly unsurveyed.
The Keys themselves have 10000
acres of land.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
MOOSE ARRIVES,
PROVING TOUGH
MOVING TASK
Renal Specimen Being Un-
Grated Today for
Museum

Nearly ton of Grated moose, one
of the largest packages ever to be
put ashore at Juneau, was unloaded
today from the Baranof and was
giving transfer men neat little
problem in engineering at the Fed
eral Building this afternoon.
The giant moose, shot in the
Kenai Peninsula and sent to the
Smithsonian Institute at Washing
ton for mounting, is a gift to the
Territorial museum. 1t arrived via
Baltimore, the Panama Canal and
Seattle.
Too large to go through the front
doors of the Federal Building, the
crate was being opened on the front
steps. 1t was. hoped the moose
would prove a little smaller than the
crate and could be moved through
the doors and up by the stairway
Even the most sanguine of the
movers admitted it would be too
large to go in the elevator.
The crate measures 10 feet, 8ls
inches by 8 feet, AZ inches by S
feet. Its weight is 1470 pounds.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
MARY JOYCE IS
BACK FROM SUN
VALLEY LODGE
Finds Million Dollar Resort
Too Far from Alaska
Shores

Mary Joyce is back in Juneau
breathing familiar air again after an
interesting, but lawfully lonely
three months at the famed Sun VAL
ley ski resort in Idaho, whree it was
Mary's job to drive dog team with
guests of the lodge as passengers.
But Taku Lodge. Mary's home at
the mouth of the Taku River, has
more appeal
Il never realized how much I'd
miss Alaska and Alaskans," Mary
said.
Mushing dudes around in the
moonlight was supposed to be half of
Mary's job. The other half was sup
posed to be helping to entertain
bald heads" in the lodge. evenings,
but Mary said she didn't go for
that"
Among celebrities who rode with
Marys eight dog team, was Mrs
Hal Roach. wife of the prominent
Hollywood producer.
quay QOSo anu a kJte alletAclSt a.
The Valley made dog team mush-
ing somewhat of chore.
THE dogs would chase the other
dogs, running loose, and sometimes
! they'd run right up on the inn porch
The steps and the sled is the only
thing that stopped them from go
( ing further.
And then the antelepoel" Mary
added with shrug of despair at the
memory. THE little fellow ran fol
people every time the dogs saw
4 him and started after him, anc
when the team ran into the crowds
standing around with skis, it was
an awful mess"
Back again in Juneau, Mary is
planning to go back to Taku Lodge
I'm going to stay therel" she add
ed, emphatically.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
Miss Heller Feted
By Rainbow Girls

Following their initiation cere-
mony Saturday evening in the Scot
fish Rite Temple, members of the
Order of Rainbow Girls compli-
mented Miss Edithbelle Heller, bride
elect of Carl Wilosn, with a miscel-
laneous shower.
Miss Heller is past worthy ad-
visor of the Rainbow Order and was
last year elected to the station of
Sister of Love in the Grand As
sembly, being the first grand officer
from the Juneau assembly.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
kETCHIkAN SPRUCE
MILLS HEAD VISITS

Eldon J. DAILY, President of the
Ketchikan Spruce Mills, pas e d
through Juneau today on the Bar
anof, on his way to visit the Fair
banks Lumber Company for a few
weeks.
The Ketchikan mills are to begin
summer operations within the next
few days. DAILY said.
The well known lumberman has
been on a trip to the States for
the past three months.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
R0TAnIANS F0REG0
MEETING TOMORROW

No meeting of the Juneau Rotary
Club will be held tomorrow noon,
the Rotarians changing their lunch
con date this week to Thursday in
order to have joint session with
the Chamber of Commerce. Plans
for the forthcoming Rotary district
conference will be discussed at
Thursdays luncheon. which will be
at the Raranof Hotel.