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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
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Ex-King Alfonso of Spain.
born 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
ACQUIRE PARK LANDS NOW!

Never before since the existence of
the Everglades National Park Association
has interest been so keen in the project as
at the present moment. Agencies state
wide have urged completion of the project
lately and it received added impetus when
every single candidate for gubernatOrial
horOrs in the May 7th primary expressed
themselves as being unreservedly for COM
pietion of the park as soon as possible.
Spessard Holland and Francis White
hair. run-off candidates in the second pri-
mary. have spoken time and again in favor
Of the project.
Everyone wants the park, it seems,
with the exception of Governor Cone, who
has been provided with $4,000 by state
legislature act to institute land-purchase
and condemnation proceedings, but con-
Sistently fails to perform.
The National Parks Association, un-
official watchdog of National Park activi-
ties. casts aspersions on the state admins
tration for not having expedited progress
with the Everglades project as it had the
authority to do. A resolution passed by
their board of trustees in Washington
urged action in these terms:
''The Association urges the State OF
Florida to expedite the establishment of
the Everglades National Park by providing
for the early acquisition and transfer to
the Federal government all land necessary
for such establishment and for administra-
ton of the area by the National Park
Service, United States Department of the
Interior
It's all up to Governor Cone Key
Westers, by and large, join The Citizen in
hoping that the necessary steps will be
taken to bring realization of this dream.
The park will attract untold thousands of
visitors annually to Monroe County and
Key West, and the whole state will bene-
fit immensely Acquire the lands nowl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
WATER ON THE WAY

Fresh water for the civilian popula-
tiCn of Florida Keys and Key West, and
Tor the national defense works in this city,
seems to be assured, according to late ad-
vses reaching The Citizen from officials
At Washington
Among those sending these glad It'd
ings was L. S. Senator Claude Pepper who
reported officials of the Reconstruction
Finance Corporation had made a commit
ment under which they would advance the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Commission ST.,
10000 to cover part of the cost of a
water pipeline project.
As security for this loan of 81, 100000
the Aqueduct commission must furnish the
RFC negotiable revenue certificates salts
factory in legal form to the legal depart
nlent of the federal agency. Negotiability
d the certificates may be determined
either by test case before the Florida
Supreme Court or by action of the next
legislature, Senator Pepper indicated.
This arrangement is in keeping with
previous announcements carried in The
Citizen If the court test case can be de-
cided within a reasonable period, it is be-
iieved in Washington that the Navy de-
partment will abandon its plans for sup
plying Key West naval station and air base
with fresh water in favor of the Aqueduct
commission project. The WPA stands
ready to contribute funds to furnish labor
Ter the Aqueduct commission program of
water supply.
The Citizen has always held and now
holds, that the important thing in fresh
water is unlimited quantities for the ma
,ional defense system here and for the
civilian population. Many of the officers
ard men of the navy and army on duty in
Key West live in private homes scattered
throughout the city, and they need what
ever benefits may accrue from the pro-
posed water system. 1t does not matter a
great deal whether this water is supplied by
the Aqueduct commission or the Navy de-
partment. 81 q
Give Florida Keys fresh water and
there will be great expansion of con-
ytruction, new influx of agriculturists
ard homesteaders. Give Key West fresh
water and there will be large expansion
Of residential, hotel and apartment con-
Struction, a new influx of residents and
tourists The city and county will grow
and prosper, for, while our cistern water is
pure and good enough for small COM
munity, it does not meet modern demands
for a large tourist center
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and 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 its utmost for the
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue,
commend good done by individual or organ
ization; tolerant of others rights, views and
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

By a FRIEND OF EDUCATION

The Valedictory from Latin
word
Vale. doth mean: Good health 70
one ! TELL
And not final parting unto
books
And classmates of the school: rs
Fare you well
It's not the END: for il is called
Commencement
To higher studies or vocation,
Our call in life. The graduates
are given
Each year a solid rock fOunda-
ton
On which TO slowly build 2 last
ing structure
To God and men. and 10 the
nation.
L'envOie
Remember what your name doth
mean, Elizabeth.
A worShiper of God: DC so
through life till death.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

If CONTIGUOUS don't say, how are we
going to find out about the "Angriffsmit-
tel, the rev secret weapon the Germans
are using under certain conditions. Spec
uiation on the new weapon is ranging
from a magnetic device to make arms or
ammunition useless to a form of NERVE
gas to render defenders helpless. This
method of attack was used effectively at
fort Eben Emael in Belgium by handful
i2sf week of German soldiers, although
the fort was manned by a full Belgian
regiment and had 80 pieces of artillery
and 100 machine guns, with concrete walls
as much as 10 feet thick.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
Foday's Horoscope

Today produces a loving and
agreeable person, disposed to find
happiness in the ordinary routine
Of life. Portions of the day bring
power and authority, which may
include a rather arbitrary spirit
and thus contradict the general
tendency to tolerance. This
should be guarded against
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
Food Facts In A Natshell
What Is In A Name

Wno4 - All a NoAA1G
The word grocer" is first
found in old city records of Lon
don, spelled "Grosser". It re-
ferred to merchants who bought
in large or gross" quantities.
Food To Match Cloth
The first white bread was
made by an English miller be-
cause a nobleman demanded
bread that would match mis-
tablecloth.
Clesrest Nation
America is the cleanest nation
We use IS pounds of soap per
person each year. Holland is
next with "a pounds. In China.
the average is two ounces per
person each year.
Monkey Nuts
The cOconut was named by
Spanish explorers because they
thought it resembled the hairy
face of a monkey. Coco" in
Spanish means monkey.
Spaqhetti From China
Spaghetti and sauerkraut.
those dishes usually associated
with Italy and Germany, respec-
lively, were originally Chinese
dishes They originated there
over $500 years ago, and are
still eaten IN that country.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

An airplane owned by Fernan-
do Parro, OF Santo Domingo, ar
rived at the Pan-American air
field this afternoon with the own
er and pilot. w S. Wade, on
board. from Detroit, Mich. After
being serviced the plane took off
for Santo Domingo.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

Official Washington is deeply con-
cerned about the possibility that Germany
may attempt to extend her influence and
control ever portions of the Western
Hemisphere in case it defeats the Allies
That phobia is the result of Allied propa-
garda which got us into the first World
War, and the same insidious propaganda
is again at work with apparent success
eventually.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

l. Water and Sewerage
? Comprehensive City Plan (Zoning).
g. More Hotels and Apartments
+ Beach and Bathing Pavilion
5. Airports-Land and Sea
G. Consolidation of County and City Gov
eTnments
Z A Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
TEN YEARS AGO

EckwOOd Solomon, delivery
boy for the Key West Drug Co,
was injured this afternoon when
the bicycle he was riding was
struck by a car driven by Rich
ard COSgrove. He was rushed to
a hospital, where it was found
that a cash over the eye was the
only injury.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

In the campaign during the second
primary now in full swing, the electorate
of Florida should give consideration to the
candidate for governor who talks con-
structively concerning his own candidacy
and least destructiveiy about his opponent.
IcOnoclaSts do not build.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

Charles Alfred Alexander. ma
chinist mate on board the q. S.
Salinas. who became i'll while
the ship was enroute to Beau
mont, Tex. was taken off the
ship yesterday afternoon and
brought to the city He was
treated at the naval station dis
pensary.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

There were 80 carloads OF
pineapples arriving on the two
ferries of the P. and o. Company
last night from Havana and by
this morning they had been
transferred to 63 refrigerator
cars of the FEC and had been
shipped over the line to distri-
button points.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

An exchange tells of a citizen whose
ambition is to get job as tester in mat
treSS factory
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

OF LBS had been issued up to
the time of the noon hour and it
is expected that the amount will
be reached this evening.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

Most movies have happy endings, and
in most cases any ending is happy one
for the audience.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

More than 500 voters will have
paid their poll taxes today by the
time the tax collectors office
closes Receipts to the number
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

A variety of shellfish of Ja-
known as tree oysters. &C
tually is found attached TO tree
roots, and is edible.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

And still we say, let US keep out of
the European war. We can do so, and
don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

To be able to laugh at ones own folly
is the beginning of wisdom, and also shows
a sound mind.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

If Hitler cOnquers Scandinavia. What
next? Times Union. Holland and Bel
GUM. What next?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

There is too much loose speaking and
not enough thinking.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

1t is very hard to work effectively
after the dinner bell rings; and just a.
hard after dinner if we eat too much.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

TriceratOps dinosaurs had more
than 500 teeth and suffered from
toothaches.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
KEY west IN DAYS GONE BY

Happenings Here Five Ten Fifteen Ago Today
As Taken From The Files Of The Citizen
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

It is expected that upon the
arrival of William S. Baxter an
nouncement viii follow of the
date on which development of
his recenty-purchased tract will
begin Mr.. Baxter is expected to
arrive within the next three
weeks and the plans will be an
nOunced on his arrival.
Messrs. NJ. J. McMichael and
W S. McKenney of Miami spent
yesterday in the city and with
j. E. Stratman, of this city, were
ready to close a large real estate
transaction but certain details
were found to be unnecessary
and were held over.
The Red Men will hold its
council of sorrow tomorrow morn
ing, beginning at 10 o'clock in
their hall at the corner of Caro-
line and Elizabeth streets. where
an excellent program, which has
been arranged by the members,
viii be carried out.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

National Memorial Day will be
observed Thursday, May 80. said
P. B. Roberts. Past Commander
of Arthur Sawyer Post, American
Legion, who IS chairman of the
committee which IS in charge of
arrangements, and has them
practically completed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

Commander H P DanfOrth.
U. S Naval Communication Re
serves, IN charge of all activities
N Florida east of the Apalachi-
cola River. arrived in Key West
today and Is to remain for two
weeks He will be the guest of
Lieutenant W B. Jackson, in
charge of the station
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
FIVE YEARS AGO

It was learned today that Har-
~ Hopkins, federal relief admin
istratcr. has notified Julius F.
Stone to remain in Florida a
while longer. This action fol-
lows a request of the governor
that Mr.. Stone be allowed to re-
main in the state a while longer.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

The Robert H Owens Com
pany announces the opening of
Pine Grove subdivision on Big
Pine Key. This popular concern
offered Pine Crest Subdivision
advertisements in The Citizen
and it was quickly sold out and
there was not one dissatisfied
purchaser.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

After spending five days in
Cuba a group Of newspapermen
from Florida, Georgia and Ala
bama arrived yesterday from
Havana and sailed later for Tam
pa When leaving they were
singing the praises of Key West
and having a good time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17

1t is expected that the jury in
the case of the State versus
George B. Graham, charged with
violating the provisions of the
Florida Plant Act. viii reach the
jury this afternoon. Attorney T.
S. Caro- is defending MIR. Graham.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-05-17
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO

With the arrival this morning
of Norman E Mack, publisher of
The Buffalo Evening Times; Roy
al S. COpelan, United States SEN
ator for New York, and Robert
Eaton Saunders, substance in its
advanced form was given TO the
realty boom in Key West.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
BROWN BREAD

? cups whole wheat flour
1 cup corn meal
l II tsp. salt
2 tsp. soda
ga cup molasses
2 cups sour milk
1 cup floured raisins (optionaD
Combine ingredients in order
listed. Fill 2 creased one-pound
cans half full, cover and place on
rack in thrift cooker Add l cup
water to cooker kettle. HIGH I'M
til steaming; LOW hours.
Note: Use 3-4 Of this recipe in
a pudding pan land steam over
baked beans last hours Of cook
ing
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
BUTTERED BEETS

Peel and dice 2 cups beets.
Place on surface unit in covered
utensil with small amount of
water Turn switch to LOW and
cook until tender. Season with
butter, salt, pepper and few grains
sugar. Do not attempt this over
flame, except in metal or flame
proof utensil.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
LUNCHEON ROLLS

1 - C. scaIded milk
tbs sugar
l tsp salt
1-3 C. shortening.
yeast cakes dissolved in 4 tbs.
warm water
I egg
IL C. flour
Combine first 4 ingredients and
let stand until 1ukewarm. Add
yeast, egg and flour and knead
we'll. Cover and let double in
bulk Form into small rolls, let
rise again until double in bulk, and
bake at 425 degrees for Is min
ute5.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
PAPRIkA POTATOES

medium potatoes
1 tbs melted fat
l tsp. salt
- c. finely ground corn flakes
l tsp. paprika
Cook potatoes until about half
done. Brush with melted fat. Mix
corn flakes, paprika and salt. Roll
potatoes in this mixture, place in
shallow pan and bake until done
about As minutes at $50 degrees.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
SPARE RIBS & SAUERkRAUT'
Thrift Cooker(

Brown spare ribs in small
amount of fat in large skillet,
switch on HIGH. Place sauerkraut
in bottom of thrift cooker and ar
range Drowned spare ribs on top
of kraut Adjust cover, turn the
switch to low after steaming
begins. Time, As to so minutes.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
STEAMED CHOCOLATE
PUDDING

egg
1-2 C. sugar
l IL ounces chocolate
l c. flour
1 tbs. butter.
l IL tsp. baking powder
Pinch salt
II C. milk
tsp. vanilla
Melt chocolate and butter Sift
dry ingredients. Beat egg and
add sugar, also melted chocolate
and butter Add sifted dry ingre
dents alternately with milk. Pour
into creased pudding mold. Place
on rack in cooker kettle with
spare ribs and sauerkraut.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
NzG@
KSNfNg
RECIPE
Of the We Elk
BY SdM4 dWnn
Tested in Her Modern Electric Kitchen
CHEAP AND CHEWSOME

The bane Of busy young mothers
lives is school lunches and after
school apDetites. And if you keep
your cookie jar filled you won't
have to paddock the refrigerator
to protect your bridge refresh
ments They're easy to make. TOO
no rolling and cutting to fashion
these
CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES
Y cup butter
l cup brown sugar
l egg
Y cup sour milk
~ cups cake flour
(sifted before measuring)
Il teaspoon baking powder
a teaspoon soda
squares bitter chocolate
1 cup chopped English Walnut
meats.
Cream butter and sugar well,
add the beaten egg and sour milk.
Sift together the flour, soda and
baking powder and add. Add also
the melted chocolate and nuts.
Drop from teaspoon on creased
cookie sheet. Place about IL
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20

well. Spread evenly in shallow
pan to IA inch depth. Bake 20
to Is minutes at $50 degrees. Cut
in squares while hot.
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
FRUIT SALAD

I pkg. lime Favored gelatin.
1 small bottle cherries
1 small can crushed pineapple.
Dissolve gelatin according to di-
rections. Drain fruit and add
when gelatin starts to set. Store in
refrigerator
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20

boiling water Add cups ginger
ale and mix thoroughly. When
partly CONCEALED add 1 No. 2 can
drained fruits for salad. Mold and
chill
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20
CHOCOLATE INDIANS

IL C. shortening
C. sugar
2 eggs
/ tsp salt
IL C. flour
1 C. nut meats. broken
2 squares unsweetened choco-
late
1 tsp. vanilla
Cream shortening and sugar, add
beaten eggs, salt and flour, also
nuts. chocolate and vanilla. Mix
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20

GINGER ALE FRUIT SALAD
Sprinkle tbs. gelatin over 4
tbs. cold water. Dissolve over
The Hagerstown globe. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1936-1943, 1940-09-20

inches apart. Temperature 425o
Baking time, Is to IS minutes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Retired Regular
Officers Wanted

A recent announcement made
At McChord field. asking Tor ~
tired officers 10 return to active
DUTY. has caused al sorts OF con
fusion. u was rev aled Wsdnes-
day by Brig. Gen. Carlyle n
Wash. field commandment.
Many applications have been -
eeived. but all from retired re
serve officers and temporarily
commissioned Officers Of the
World war. Ger. Wash said only
retired officers from the regular
army were wanted by the CHQ air
force and. further. all applications
should be made direct to the Ninth
Corps Area. San Francisco.
No men who retired holding
rank above lieutenant colonel
will be considered. Gen. Wash said
and those who had not attained a
rank beyond major will be pre-
ferred
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22

Although there are some Is 900
soldiers stationed at Camp Muir
ray. Fort Lewis and Mcchord
field, only a scant number of them
hail from Tacoma. Most local
national guard members were
hustled off to Fort worden.
IT'S a good place" Errigo re
ports. Wonderful country up
there. Beautiful country. And
We like Il fine"
Errigo Was recently promoted
10 corporal--s boost that carried
. So raise In pay. His monthly
check now totals s54. which In not
bad. But it's not good either. con-
sidering that Errigo. a full-fledged
shoemaker. had to quit job that
paid him well over 500 a month.
He worked for Pentimonti's shoe
repair shop on Commerce st.
near nth.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
Columbia Harbor
Rehabilitation
Is Explained!

AsTORIA-Approval BY army
authorities Of increase OF the
personnel and further rehabiIi-
tation work a. the harbor de-
lenses OF the Columbia was an
nounCed today BY Col H. z.
Davis. commander at Fort
Stevens
The garrison viii be increased
Jan. 3 to about 500 men. with
addition OF a new gun battery
and headquarters battery and
increase Of present three batter
les 10 fun strength
-Four new barracks will be
erected at Fort Stevens. along
with a bachelor officers quar-
ters and a hospital annex. Two
barracks WI be erected at Fort
Candy. on the Washington shore.
and one new barracks at Fort
Columbia. These two stations
at present are on a caretaker
status.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-22
People in
The News

Archibald NaeLeish. librarian of
congress and poet, told a Council
for Democracy meeting at Boston
that democracy is more Imperfect
by saboteurs of the mind than by
sabotage of its material posses
sions. He said the strategy of
democracy's enemies was to pro
duce confusion in the meaning of
words. when men say that democ-
racy is dead they mean by
democracy kind of ease. way of
doing business, an opportunity for
pleasure and power he said
But this is not the real meaning
OF democracy :. democracy Is a
single mans belief in unity OF mind
and spirit and a Willingness to sac
rifice worldly material goods for
that unity
Col. Charles A. Lndbergh and
The Rev. Charles r.. Coughlin were
termed by Secretary OF Interior
Harold l.. Ickes as tools Of Nazi
propagandists" in a speech at Cam
den. n. J. He said the Nazis In
Los Angeles two months ago Of
fered their nomination for U. s
president TO Lindbergh. and as
serted that Father Coughlin gets
his propaganda from German
sources" Ickes earlier referred &c
Lindbergh and Father Coughlin
and Merwin X. Hart. president OF
the New York state economic
council. as "native-born Fascists.
Hart replied today that IL that was
true "Ickes is a proberbial China.
man" In the past five years any
one who has fallen for the collec-
twist philosophy has called every
one who differed from him Fas.
cist." Hart said.
Betty Cradle. arriving at Holly
wood from New York. denied she
was planning another marriage
simply because her divorce from
Jackie Coogan has been made final
She said Victor Mature. who fol-
lowed her TO Chicago and New
York. was only a good friend"
Vice Premier Pierre Laval's
newspaper Moniteur said at Vichy
that there was some possibility
that Gen. John j. Pershing nigh,
replace William {. Bullitt as L. S.