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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
AN ADMIRABLE AVOWAL

Like some women, Key West has the
power to arouse love at first sight. Many
folks come here without finding anything
to their liking. Some come here and have
a temporary infatuation for the city. A
few fall in love with Key West. They find
it as difficult to tear themselves away as a
young man does from his ladylove. When
they do finally leave they can hardly wait
until they get back.
Among those who fell in love with
Key West are C. H. and Mary Reid Un1-
stead. They came here once and hated to
go away. they came here the second time
and again find it difficult to leave. While
here the other day. knowing they must go
away for while, they caused the publica-
ton in The Citizen of the following dec
laration:
"This is to certify that it is the inten-
ton of C. H. Umstead and Mary Reid UNI
stead of st. Johns county, Florida, and All
Simonton Street, Key West, Florida, to
adopt Key West as their legal residence on
and after February 5, 194O."
1t is a newsworthy event when a
couple decides to adopt city as their legal
residence. The notice indicates that Mr..
and Mrs. Umstead like Key West very
much indeed. They are so proud of their
decision to adopt the city that they make a
public avowal of their intention.
Such sincere men and women are the
kind of men and ', omen that make city.
They arH likely to prove useful and val
liable itizens of this immunity. Having
adopted Key West as their legal residence,
they are going to buy lot and build a
home here. Homes are needed in Key
West. They attest the stability of those
who build them. They make for the
steady, healthy growth of the city.
Key Westers should feel a pride in
the fact that some folks fall in love with
the city. Our citizens should feel so proud
about such fine declarations that they will
be willing to sacrifice little time and
money to make this an even better city in
which to live-so that others of the type
of Mr. and Mrs. Umstead may be attracted
here in the future.
The Citizen salutes Mr.. and Mrs. UNI
stead and hopes that their love of the city
will grow stronger as the years march in
peaceful review past their Key West door
step!
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
THE KNOCKER
BY L. S. NASH

They say every knock is a boost.
That may so be,
But the one who is always saying,
you got to show me-.
They come here and look around
And take all we can give.
They sneak away and say,
1T amt no place to live
What did they have of their own?
They took all they could get,
And if they only got the chance
They would leave us without our
pants.
Their knocks turned out a big
boost
AS you can plainly see.
More. tourists have come our way
And just as pleased as can be.
They say it is the finest place
They have ever been,
And will be looking forward to
the time
To come back here again.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
. e~es . % > a. 1850
Today's Birthdays
Q Q . . . . ca > Q o . . Q o . Q 9

Mrs. Alice Roosevelt Long
worth, daughter of the late
President Roosevelt and widow
of the late Speaker, born Sc years
ago.
Henry F. Grady of Calf, AS
sistant Secretary of State, Wash
ington, D. c., born in San Fran
cisco, SO years ago.
John L. Lewis, labor leader,
born at Lucas, Iowa, go years
ago.
DR.. James H. Kimball of New
York City, noted meteorologist
of the U. S. Weather Bureau,
born at Detroit, sc years ago.
DR.. Jesse F. Williams, noted
Teachers College, New York
City, physical educator, born at
Kenton, Ohio, 54 years ago.
Prof. Fred A. Shannon of the
Kansas State College of Agricul-
ture, noted historian, born at Sc
dalia, Mo-. AZ years ago.
William Faversham, oldtime ac-
tor, born in England, 70 years
ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Charged with seditious conspiracy to
overthrow the government, the II Chris
IAN Frontiers were indicted, and will be
Kept in durance unless they can make bail,
which range from $4,000 to $4,000 The
alertness of the F. Bel. nipped the ap-
parent conspiracy in the bud, before seri-
o-s consequences resulted, as in the case
# members of the Irish Republican Army,
two of whom were hung last week for their
part in the killing of five persons in an
Irish freedom bomb terrorism.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

BY ALBERT C. KEITH

Do you remember it was only
yesterday we met. The skies
were blue, birds were singing
and flowers were growing as we
walked together. down 1ife's path
way.
Today we have walked many
miles together, sharing life's
weather, sunshine and rain, hap
piness and pain.
The same blue sky is above,
the same flowers are growing and
the birds that were singing have
not flown God is still in heaven
above and blesses us each day.
We found God when we found
love.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
T0DAY'S DAILY QUIZ
Can you answer seven of these
ten Test Questions? Turn to
Page A for Answers

/. Into which sea does the
Danube River empty?
2. Name the President of Fin
3. In units of length, how
many links are in one
chain?
4. Which state in the u. S. is
named for the brother of
Charles II?
5. The compression of an auto
mobile can be employed
as a shock absorber, brake
or self-starter?
6. With what sport is Nine. S.
Matthew associated?
7. Name the first U. S. Secre-
tary of the Treasury.
8. For which state is PENN
sula State" nickname?
8. Who recently took over COM
mand of the United States
Fleet?
10. Into what body of water
does the Scioto River emp
ty?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
xithout fear aud without favor; never be
always fight for progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; Always do it's utmost for the
public welfare; never tolerate corruption or
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue.
eonmend good done by individual or organ
za:ion; tolerant of others rights, views and
opinions; print only news that will elevate
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
~~SS~0~S~s@~~
Today's Horoscope


Today gives much executive
ability, coupled with diligence
and industry. The native is gen.
ial, but may be lacking in ambi-,
ton to reach for the position he
or she is SO amply able to oc-
cupy, and wanting the force of
character to push a way by per-
sonal exertions if a fight is ne
cessary. Make a determined eff
fort to throw off any tendency to
apathy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
FIVE YEARS AGO

w. E. Mclaughlin. of Lubbock,
Tex, arrived over the highway
today with Mrs. Mclaughlin for
an extended stay in Key West.
He called at The Citizen today
and said that he had come to
Key West on the advice of a
physician and believes it will do
him good. He is sufferer from
asthma.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
KEY WEST in DAYS GONE BY
Happenings Here just Five Ten and Fifteen Years Ago Today
AS Taken From The Files OF The Citizen Il

to see all parts of the county
grow and prosper, have provided
$4,000 in a bond issue to i'm
prove the Ingraham Highway
from the Dade county line to
Cape Sable. Repairing of the
road is sure to lead to heavy
sales of land.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

B. F. Patty, gubernatorial candidate,
who spoke in the interest of his candidacy
last week in Key West, apparently has
hard luck when he speaks here. While
running for the same office two years ago,
he could get no one whom he asked to in
trOduce him because all were afraid of the
then governor of Florida, Dave Sholtz, the
Nero of Tallahassee, as Mr.. Patty dub
bed him. With undated designations in
the possession of the governor, it took
bravado, resoluteness and moral courage
TO take chance at offending the whim of
a person of Scholtz's caliber. The other
night the lights went out just as Mr.. Patty
was about to commence his talk, and there
was long wait until the breakdown was
cdjusted. His only comment, made to this
writer, was that when people saw no lights
at Bayview Park they concluded there
would be no speech and left, leaving him
with ather small crowd, but which, Mr..
Patty stated, was very appreciative and at
teHtive.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
FARM AID REDUCED
WALLACE PROTESTS
NAVAL AUTHORIZATION
EDISON CITES CONDITIONS

Vigorously following its econo-
my policy, the House Appropria-
tons Committee last week dras-
tically reduced the budget re-
quest for farm relief, cutting the
total from the $788, 929,519 re-
quested to $634399, 256. The chief
slices from the budget figures
were $72.678,812 from the surplus
commodity disposal item, which
carries out the Food Stamp Plan;
$47, 975, 1000 to carry out the 1887
Sugar Act and $25,000,000 for
farm tenant loans.
The severity of the cut recon-
mended is emphasized by the
failure of the President to recon-
mend any sum for parity pay
mentS. The much-sought goal OF
parity for farmers means pay
ments designed to raise farm pur-
chasing power to the 1910-1914
level This should not be confus-
ed with price levels. Farm pur-
chasing power depends upon the
ratio between prices received by
the farmers for agricultural prod.
ucts and the prices they have tc
pay for the non-agriculturai goods
that they buy. While farm prices
in January approached parity
levels, the prices of non-agricul.
tural products were nearly thirty
percent higher than in the pre-
war period. This means that
farm buying power measured in
the purchasing power of the farm
dollar, is at a thirty percent dis
count.
Following the action of the
House Committee, Secretary Wal
lace warned farmers that an at
tempt was being made to "scut-
tie" the farm program. He again
stressed the need of some source
of funds to provide parity pay
ments and suggested the income
certificate plan of processing
taxes to finance them. Edward A.
O'Neal, president of the Ameri-
can Farm Bureau Federation
protested against economy "at
the expense of agriculture, point
ing out that farm income is near
ly two billion short of parity,
and that the economic balance in
this country will not be restored
until trainers are able to trade
their products on fair basis for
goods and services produced by
other groups.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
'TODAY'S
COMMON ERROR

Do not say. Are the
child or the parents TO be
blamed?" Instead. say. rs
the child. ETC.: because
when the alternative sub
jects are in different num-
bers the verb takes the
number of the nearest sub
ject. Thus. the declarative
sentence would be The
child or the parents are to
blame.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage.
3 Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
. More Hotels and Apartments.
Beach and Bathing Pavilion.
). Airports-Land and Sea.
6. Consolidation of County and City Gov
ernments.
Z. A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
TEN YEARS AGO

Key WesterS who have not
purchased their 1880 license tags
are liable to be 'pinched" at any
time, says State Motor Vehicle
Commissioner w. S. McLin, who
is in the city and going over the
situation. There are many auto
owners in the city without tags,
he declared.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

While in Miami be sure and hold on
to your pocketbook. Besides racketeers,
burglars, hold-up men and other denizens
of the underworld as J. Edgar Hoover af-
firms, there are also pick-pockets operat-
ing in the Magic City.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Dictatorships start with benevolence,
followed by RECOMMENDATION and severe
punishment for noncompliance, then
tyranny-vide Germany, Italy and Russia.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Alto Adams, District Deputy
Grand Exalted Ruler, B.P.O. Elks,
arrived in the city yesterday, &C
companied by Mrs. Adams and
Harry Bethel and Mrs. Bethel.
Mr.. Bethel is the Past District
Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. Mr..
Adams paid his official visit to
the local lodge last night.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

The British tamper with our mail and
Japan runs roughshod over our trading
rights in China, and there are people in the
II ion who can't see any difference.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Trade will come to Key West when
ever the business men of the city offer
service and price that equals competition.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

The Christian Frontiers and those of
like ilk must learn that the kind of liberty
they preach is license which would soon
undermine democracy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

To safeguard the sensibilities
of Jumbo, the little loggerhead
turtle in the aquarium at Curry's,
the following sign has been plac-
ed above the tank and is read by
hundreds: "Pofane Language
Strictly Prohibited-the Turtle
Objects.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

A candidate is a fellow who hopes to
exchange his old bunk for new berth
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

When pensions are cut, you can put
it down in the book that Congress is MAX
ing entertainments all along the line.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Three was large congrega-
ton assembled at the First Meth
odist Church last evening for the
Epworth League program, which
was Law Enforcement and Good
Citizenship" DR.. VIM. r. Warren
gave an address on THE Duty of
the Christian Citizen, which
was listened to attentively.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

w. d. Evans has been selected
to head the committee to make
preparations for the Maine Me-
mortal Exercises and make pro-
grams for the event, which will
be held on February Is. An ex-
tensive and attractive program is
being arranged.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

ed to recommend a $685., 900, 900
program, which is half of what
the Navy asked for. Readers
should understand that this does
not appropriate any money what
Soever. The action of the Com
mittee will not reduce naval APP
preparations a nickel. All that
the action of the Committee
means is that the naval committee
thinks, that in view of present
world conditions, the existing
navy, plus all ships heretofore
authorized, is not large enough
and therefore it approves the
construction of 81 additional war
ships to cost S372, 100000, % aux
iliary vessels to cost S183, 000,0 900
and 1,011 airplanes to cost $780,
100000.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Next week in a tent with a
seating capacity of $500, the
Shriners' circus will be present
ed in Key West and is guaran-
teed to be one of the best shows
that have ever been seen in the
city. There are a number of
great acts and many funny
clowns.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

The contract covering the sale
of the Monroe County ferry sys-
tenn and franchise to Clifton
Bailey and associates, is not ex-
pected to be taken under consid-
Grafton by the state board until
| the meeting of that body in regu-
lar session February. Is, accord
ing to information received.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Final action by the House Nav
al Committee on the fleet ex-
pansion program is expected this
week. The Committee is expect
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

The Navy had recommended a
81 800, 100000 expansion program
to provide n fighting ships, 81
auxiliary vessels and 1895 planes.
Work is now proceeding on 81
fighting ships authorized by pre-
vious action of Congress.
Charles Edison, Secretary of
the Navy. in a plea for approval
of the full program, said that
opinions must be readjusted to
meet changing conditions. He
referred to treaty conditions and
warned that our fleet when aug
mented by all ships now building
or ordered, plus all ships author
lied but not yet appropriated
for, will still be inferior to the
combined strength of possible
enemies. In calculating defense
needs, he said, consideration
must be given the possibility of
a defeat for either side in the
present European War. THE
strength of friendly nations may
even be turned against us if they
should fall into the hands of
conquerors". Deploring the cost
of naval expansion, he told the
committee that defeat would
cost US in money alone more
than a dozen navies".
The political situation in the
United States continues to be I'M
certain with neither party appar-
emily able to get into great ac-
tivity until the President public
ly announces his intentions. Mr..
Roosevelt. it appears, is greatly
enjoying the perplexity of the
political leaders. The Chief Ex-
ecutive gives no word but there
is no need to change the state
ment made previously in this
column that he prefers not to
run again in 1910. This does not
mean that he will not run, but
barring unexpected crises in for
eign affairs, the President will
step aside if his element controls
the Democratic Party and names
the candidate.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
AAL> L0GaHAHNG
:il.ElRR IVA ELLINGTON

SIMS Washington Cifizer
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

The Jefferson Hotel will be the
scene for a large gathering of So
ciety when the Catholic Daugh-
tiers of America entertain We'd
nesday night with a card party.
The guests will be treated to a
musical program, which begins
at 7:30 o'clock, and cards will be-
gin at 8 o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Mrs. Rose Marie Lopez Long
ley, former Key Wester, was the
successful winner in a beam
guessing contest held at the
Washington Times food show,
and writes friends in this city of
her success. All are very much
interested. 4
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Operations of the submarine
S-4, experimental unit, have
ceased for the time, being and the
U SIS. Falcon, flagship of the di-
vision, win sail Wednesday for
Havana for period of recreation
and to be present at the Memorial
activities for the Maine.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Subscribe to The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

Congratulations to Key West
on the completion of the aqua
rum were received today by M,
E. Gilfond, acting administrator,
from j. Hampton Moore, mayor
of Philadelphia. Mr.. Moore says
in his letter that it will not be
long before his promised visit
will be paid.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12

w. Curry Harris, chairman of
the ticket committee for the
Presidents Birthday Ball, told
The Citizen today that the re-
ceipts from the ball totalled
$258.25. After all expenses are
paid, 70 percent will be retained
in Key West for sufferers from
infantile paralysis.
Admiral Edward B. Fenner,
u. S. NJ, commandant of the
Sixth, Seventh and Eighth naval
districts, arrived in Key West
this morning, accompanied by
Mrs. Fenner and Lieutenant Com
mander Kendall B. Bragg, U.S.N.,
aide to the admiral.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-02-12
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

County COMMISSIONERS, anxious
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-29
Cooley Seeks
Insurance On
]. ] obacco Crops

WASHINGTON. April 29-With = re-
1,iest rnr r%rlv action. the bill spon-
snvCd by REPRESENTATIVE Harold y.
Cooley 10 extend all-risk crop in
..,,ranra 10 tobacco ,ndav was re-
ce,rcd 10 the House Committee on
4 orio,,It,re
Art;nc il, 1ba absence of Sneaker
r21nI,Ls.1d MAJORITY 7 aodar Ravh,,,o
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .Ssioned Tho hin io tba
tIonce A ~r,r,,IiurS oroI,n IN avoid de-
IN. in co1nn,itiee consideration nj tho
,,ro,,rcoI
srnnsn,cd nv North Carolina's re-
,,yntnot3ti,r on fhc i,nDortont Agri-
n;iI,uro Committee the bill simply
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-29
Capital Gossip
By HENRY AVERILL.

Raleigh. April 29.-Only surprise
about Mrs. J. B. Spillman's with
uluWal from the North Carolina ior
SoOSel cit committee lay in the fact
mat she delayed it as long as she did
after Governor Clyde r. Hoey was
known TO have regarded the FDR
movement with distaSte.
Mrs. Sptllman'S regard for and
loyalty 10 the Governor reach almost
ne esteem and Neneration OF NOR
al tor 4 God. and il was irconceiv-
able that she would stay on any COM
.nlttec upon which the Hoey stamp
u approval is lacking.
Interesting point is whether her
retirement means that the Governor
: deadly IN earnest III his opposition
20 the third term boom.
ThiJ bureaus operatives report
that TIC Governor is stirred as he has
not been during his entire AdminiS-
tratiUn.
Lieutenant Governor Wilkins P.
Horton spends this week in the East
where his fences are reported to be
most in need OF attention. Halifax.
--crQUimanS. OnSiCW. Columbus and
Duplin will near him iii speeches and
ne viii confer with his supporters III
numerous ether counties.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-29
Y acation-Study
Tour Sponsored
By University

Chapel Hill, April 29.-Teachers
and students Of this State will have
an opportunity this summer TO COM
bine study and vacation on a
western tour ny bus from June I
through July l8, which was an
nomced today by R. M. Grammar,
director.
Buses will be used to conduct
the party, enrolment for which is
limited, to the west coast, via Hot
Springs, Ark, the Grand Canyon,
Carlsbad Caverns, the Petrified For
est, the Painted Desert, Yosemite,
the Great SMOKY mountains, Yellow
stone and on TO Oakland, Calf, for
the San Francisco Fair Two nights
will be spent at Ell Paso, Texas, and
a short trip will be made into Mexico.
Two college courses carrying five
hours credit each yill be offered on
tour,
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-04-29
NEW BOOKLET GIVES
PIG FEEDING METHOD

College Station. Raleigh, April 20.
A method by which pigs may he
fed considerable amounts of soybeans
and still produce firm pork was an
nounced here today by Prof. Ear
H. Hostetler and DR.. J. 0. Halverson
of the North Carolina Agricultural
Experiment Station. The announce
ment was contained in Technical
Bulletin No. 63, entitled Feeding
SoybeanS to PigS-the Effect on
Gains and d Method of Producing
Firm Carcasses.' which the rcsearci,
workers wrote after conclusive feed
ing tests.