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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

AT the very time when the totalitarian
powers are striving to disturb the peace of
this hemisphere and to extend their dis
ruptive control over the affairs of American
republics and when President Roosevet's
policy of good neighborliness toward the
Latin countries is commencing to bear fruit,
Senator Clark of Idaho tries to upset the
applicant by saying that the United States
SHOULD take over control" of all Latin
America and Canada, and that '3the good
neighbor policy has been failure. The
President commercially and promptly de-
nounced the suggestion and hoped, as will
most Americans, that the people of the
Latin countries and Canada would not take
the Clark statement seriously.
In his message to Congress recently
concerning initiation, President Roosevelt
said: 81 recognize that the obligation not
to seek an excessive profit from the defense
emergency rests with equal force on labor
and on industry and both must assume their
responsibilities if we are to avoid infla-
ton However, on industry the President
proposes to clamp price restrictions by
force of statute, while restrictions on labor
costs he leaves to the voluntary coopera-
ton of labor 1t will not work. Statutory
force must be applied to labor as well as to
capital to make them equally effective
PAIRING to the bone" on non-defense prof.
ects, an expression used by the President
to which no attention has been paid, would
help greatly to keep the bugaboo away.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

Eighty-two new men have
been added to the State High
way Patrol under the expansion
program authorized by the last
legislature.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

A coroner's jury was called on
the death of a notorious drunk
ard: Death by hanging about
rum shop. was the verdict.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

One Of the strangest things in
history has been the blindness
of men to worth. Think of sub
lime Mozart, with that immortal
music in him, visiting a Duchess
de Chabot (who remembers her
now?), who keeps him waiting
in a cold room till his fingers
are frozen, then bids him play,
while she and her company are
loudly talking all the timel
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

Great people are only great
because we are on our knees. Let
us risei- said a revolutionist.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

It was Bacon who said that
poetry had something divine in
it,, and was necessary to the
satisfaction of the human mind.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

What has become Of the idea, so
vigorously advanced few years ago, to
take the profit out of war?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

Occasionally, after reading some
speech made in Congress, one wonders how
the republic manages to survive.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

People take their freedom for
granted, until it is interfered
with.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

Water and Sewerage
2 More Hotels and Apartments.
3. Beach and Bathing Pavilion
AIrpcrts Lard and Sea.
5. Consolidation y County and City Gov
ernnnents.
A Modern cits Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

A fool is pleased with his own
folly.
whats your name, little
girl?"
Minnie.
Minnie what"
Minnie Don't-tha4s whak
mama calls me-.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

If you add another syllable to
short YOU make it shorter.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

The worst evil our great cit
les have wrought is that they
have cut our tie to our neighbor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

William Patrick Hitler, son of
Adolf Hitler's half brother Alois,
left his home in New York re-
Gently to enlist as a volunteer in
the Canadian air force Williams
mother is active in British war re-
lief.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

A day to come shows longer
than year that's gone.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

Necessity is the mother Of in
vention-but who is its father?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11
WIT AND WISDOM

Optimism is a distinctive
American product.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

During the first half of 1941 the
city of New York issued 1898
marriage licenses. or 1o.015 more
than in the first half of 1910. If
the present rate is maintained,
this year may break the record of
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

1917. when 76,149 licenses were is
sued
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

More than 100000 gallons of
milk are required daily for the
present United States Army.
Each man is supposed to have
eight ounces of fresh milk, two
ounces of butter, one ounce of
evaporated milk and one-fourth
ounce of cheese in his daily
rations.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

DIR. H. ]. Behrend of New York
declares that cold shower baths
are dangerous, especially for
elderly people and those who are
weak, anemic or with poor cir
culation. While robust people
can stand the shock without i'm
jury, he saws, i would not advise
anyone to take cold shower"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

Happiness is a secret Of liv-
ing.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-08-11

When arrested for going to
sleep while resting against a
parking meter, an intoxicated
man in Portland, Ore, protested
that he had placed a nickel in the
meter and still had half an hour of
parking time coming to him
Afro-American courier. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1926-19??, 1941-11-01

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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
MASON CANNING
IS PROGRESSING

The continued growth and progress
of any community hinges primarily
on the presence of reliable, staple
business enterprises, and it is this
fact which makes invaluable to this
area the Mason Canning Co., Clarke
Ave., Pocomoke City, Md. Founded
16 years ago, this model firm has pro-
gressed to it's present prominent posi-
ton in the field under the capable di-
rection of Mr.. J. Elton Mason, pro-
prietor.
The company, which is widely &C
claimed as the criterion of progressive
operation, centers it's activity around
the canning of tomatoes, peas and
string beans. Distribution is made
throughout the States east of the Mis-
sissippi. The firm offers ideal en-
ployment to $50 local men and women
thereby releasing large payrolls, to
the great advantage of surrounding
business and industry.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
QUIZ
RELATING TO THE
STAMP SALE

@. In what denominations are De-
Tense Savings Stamps available?
A. Ten cents, Is cents, 80 cents, 81
and SIS. An album is given free with
first stamp purchase to mount stamps
of rs cents up.
@. In what denominations are De-
tense Savings Bonds available?
A. You can buy a Series E Bond
for $18.75, $3.50, SIS, 1915, or $3.50.
The prices of Series F Bonds range
from STA to $7,4OO; Series G.. Bonds
from 500 to $4,000.
Note.-To buy Defense Bonds and
Stamps, go to the nearest post office,
bank, or savings and loan association;
or write to the Treasurer of the Uni
ted States, Washington, D. c., for
mail order form.
@. Where should keep my Defense
Savings Bonds?
A. In a safe place, because they
have value which constantly increases.
If you wish, the Treasury Department
or any Federal Reserve Bank will
hold them in safekeeping for you
without charge, giving you receipt.
@. Does an album filled with
Stamps automatically become a Bond
that will pay interest and mature in
10 years?
A. No. The completed album must
be exchanged for Bond. Regardless
of the amount of money you have in
vested in Stamps, they will not bear
interest until they are in the. form
of Bond or Bonds.
@. Can my children buy Defense
Savings Stamps?
A. Yes. Hundreds of thousands
of American children are buying
Stamps regularly as their share in
the national savings program.
@. Why should children be encour-
aged to buy Savings Stamps?
A. Because by buying Stamps they
write their names on Roll of Honor
of Americans who are doing their
part to show the dictators that united
America will never finch to preserve
her sacred liberty.
@. After my child has collected
enough Stamps to exchange for a
Bond, can the Bond be registered in
the child's name?
A. Yes. A minor may own a De-
tense Savings Bond. Many parents
are registering Bonds in their chill
dren's names to prepare; for future
educational needs.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
BOWERS BODY
WKS SERVES WELL

Notable in automotive circles as a
leading contributor of new ideas and
proper methods of car repairs and
upkeep, Bowers Body Works, Prin-
cess Anne Rd., miles S. of Sails
bury, Md, is highly valued as a great
asset to the progress of the area.
Established four years ago, the enter
prise has won the esteem of local civic
leaders through the ethical dealing of
Mr.. George w. Bower, proprietor.
The firm, which buys old and wreck
ed cars, specializing in late model
wrecks, features complete auto body
Strengthening and painting, and will
service anything from scratch to a
smash. Seven local people assist in
the operation of the business, which
also utilizes an auto graveyard, and
offers new and used parts for al
makes of cars.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
LEDNUM co FAMED
TOMATO GAMERS

The ultimate success of any bust
ness depends primarily on the good
will engendered through cooperation
with local civic activity and other in
dustrial enterprises, and it is the re-
cognition of these progressive prin-
ciples which has led to the marked
success of the R. I. Lednum Co., River
ST., Pocomoke City, Md. Established
in 1910, the firm brings to this region
the high ideals and ethical business
policies carried out in the administra-
ton of Mr.. Robert I. Lednum, pro-
prietor.
The company, which is housed in a
modern, sanitary plant, utilizes it's
adequate facilities in the canning to-
matoes, which are widely distributed
to a large, appreciative patronage.
From 1875 to 100 local men and women
find gainful employment in the enter
prise under the finest working condi-
tions.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
LAUD MUTUAL
FIRE ms. co.

Fully cognizant of the responsibility
vested in it as an indispensable fac
tor in the life of the community, the
Mutual Fire Insurance Co., of Somer-
set and Worcester Counties, Main St.,
Princess Anne, Md, fully merits the
high regard and esteem accorded it by
local civic leaders. Organized in
1867 by several prominent founders
of Somerset and Worcester Counties,
the additionally fine policies of the
firm are presently carried on by their
descendants.
The company, which was organized
with the ideal of providing proper
fire protection to the area at the low
est cost, has never had an assess
ment or suit against it since it's found
ing. Somerset, Worcester, Wicomico
and Dorchester Counties are covered
by the firm, which is under the sa-
gacious administration of Mr.. Edgar
A. Leake, of Snow Hill and Mr.. Geo.
A. Jones, President, and Mr.. Richard
E. Dryden, of Stockton, Directors.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
j. H. DULANY & SON
MODEL GAMERS

In the forefront of the Who's Who
in industrial leadership in this area,
the firm of John H. Dulany and Son,
Fruitland, Md, has made traditions
of honest production and reliable SER
vice. Established Al years ago by the
late Mr.. John H. Dulany who passed
away in 1925, the enterprise is pres
emily operated under the partnership
of his son, Mr.. Ralph o. Dulany and
his widow, Mrs. Jennie Dulany.
The company, which purchases its
raw materials primarily from the
Eastern Shore area, utilizes it's ade-
quate facilities in the canning of peas,
lima beans, stringless beans, tomatoes,
sweet potatoes and Irish potatoes.
Five hundred local people are employ
ed in the firm under ideal working
conditions.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
MILL SIDE SERVICE
STA. AUTO HAVEN

Enjoying an enviable reputation a.
mong discriminating motorists and To-
cal residents alike, the Mill Side Ser
vice Station, Virginia Rd., Route No.
Is, 1h miles S. of Pocomoke City,
Md, has established fine record of
reliable service and ethical dealing.
Founded 10 years ago, the firm has
grown mad prospered under the per-
sonal management of Mr.. Donald
Lang, proprietor.
Operating as a 1000 ESQ Station,
the enterprise features ESQ Oils and
ESQ and ESQ Extra Gasoline. Two
booths are utilized by Mr.. Lang, who
also stocks some groceries and serves
soft drinks and beer. The willing
cooperation of the business in all civic
undertakings has proved to be a great
asset to the community.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
REAL PROBLEM
OF ANY FISHERY
IS PROTECTION

The real problem of the manage
ment of any fishery is to determine
what part of any run of year class
may be taken without endangering
succeeding generations. The present
production of crabs is very low. This
condition is the result of the failure
to provide for the escapage of suffi-
cient parent brood stock. Many laws,
such as size limits, closed seasons and
other protective measures have been
enacted to protect the crab. These
measures, while they have been help
full, have not recognized the funda-
mental need of protecting certain
number of crabs for reproductive pur-
poses. The State of Virginia recog-
nized the need and enacted laws to
protect sponge crabs completely. In
view of the fact that at certain times
95 per cent of the crabs in Virginia
are sponge crabs, this law in effect
closed the Virginia industry down
during the sponge season. Naturally
these laws have been most difficult
to enforce due to certain TECHNICAL
ties in the laws themselves. There
fore, the present problem between
the two States is to find ways and
means of providing adequate protec-
ton for sufficient spawning popu-
lation without working too great a
hardship on the industry. Sanctuar-
les seem to offer the most workable
solution to the problem. Such sane
tuaries would offer protection to fe-
male crabs when the sponge was in
evidence. They would also protect
the mated female crabs, that winter
in Virginia, from the winter dredging
operation. Such an approach to the
problem would have the further ad-
vantage of making it possible to de-
termine what part of given run
was escaping to hatch their eggs un-
molested. After few years of opera
ton under such management, it would
be possible to plan the crab supply
and predict very accurately what the
catch would be.
Conservation officials have long re-
cognized that joint effort by both
Maryland and Virginia was necessary
if a solution was to be found to the
problem of providing more abundant
crab supply. AS result of con-
ference between the two Commission
ers a meeting was arranged by Com
missioner Mapp and held at Newport
News, Virginia, July %. This meet
ing was attended not only by mem
bers of the two Commissions and of
ficials of the Tidewater Research Or
CARNATIONS of the two States, bu
J also by men engaged in the industry
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
BRITTINGHAM
BODY WKS. GROWS

Efficiently operated business enter
prises are boon to the continued sue
cess and growth of any community,
and it is the consideration of this
fact which causes the local citizenry
to support and esteem the Drifting
ham Auto Works, Sixth St., POGO
moke City, Md. Established seven
years ago, the firm has won merited
success under the progressive admin
istration of Mr.. j. E. Birmingham,
proprietor.
The company, which boasts the
most completely equipped shop on the
Del-Mar-Ya Peninsula, features ex-
pert body and fender work, as well
as painting and upholstering. No
job is too large or too small to be
handled by this model enterprise,
which utilities the Bear System for
wheel and front end aligning and
axle Strengthening. Two employees
assist in the successful operation of
the business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
PRINCESS ANNE
MILLING co. ASSET

Bringing to this section the inner
ent tradition of fine service since the
10th century, the Princess Anne Mil
ing Co., Antioch Ave-, Princess Anne,
Md, continues to operate under same
principles which have caused it's re-
markable success. Established in
March, 1897, the firm has won merited
recognition under the progressive
management of Mr.. William H. Pow
ell, proprietor.
The company, which does custom
mixing, utilities it's adequate facilities
in the manufacture of the Somerset
Flour. An added feature of the bust
ness is the distribution of Eshelman's
Full-O-Pep and Park and Pollard
poultry, dairy and hog feeds. Distri-
button of the firms products is made
throughout Somerset, Worcester and
Wicomico Counties.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
LONG BROS. co.
is VERY CAPABLE

Attributing it's success to progress
sive and well planned business meth
DDS, the firm Of Long Brothers, West
over, Md, has achieved unusual re-
cognition in its field. Established %
years ago, the enterprise has grown
and prospered under the capable d.
rection of Mr.. E. bennett Long, his
sister-in-law, Mrs. Ethel M. Long, and
her son, Mr.. Robert C. Long, partners.
The company, which has IS head of
dairy cattle, cultivates about 500 acres
of land, growing general truck, grain,
corn, barley, rye, wheat, etc. The
firm also operates tomato canning
factories at Westover, Md, and Man
okin, Md, as we'll as, general store
at Westover. From $50 to 300 people
find gainful employment in the sue
cessful operation of the business.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
MAN MENTALLY ILL
CAN'T RECOVER FORTUNE

Peter Tomashatis, aged 55 years,
who disappeared from the Veterans
Hospital, Perry Point, in 1928, and
during January last was discovered
working on a farm near Middletown,
Del, after he had been declared leg
ally dead two years previously, has
failed to gain control of his estate,
said to amount to $4,000. The suit
was docketed in Philadelphia. The
Court was told that although Toma-
shafts has recovered his mental fac
ulties, he needs financial guidance
The petition to vacate guardianship
created for him II years ago, was
dismissed.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
PARADE0EPROCRESS
c. H. Hayman and Sons Co. Acclaimed

No factor is more vital in the ulti-
mate success of community than the
presence of cooperative business en-
terprises which help further the adj
vancement of local commercial and
civic activity, and it is for this reason
that the C. H. Hayman and Sons Co.,
Broad St., Princess Anne, Md, is so
highly valued throughout the region.
Founded 48 years ago by the late Mr..
C. H. Hayman, who passed away
April 9Th, 1925, the firm has been as
a partnership since 1921 by his sons,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
WHO'S WHO AND WHAT'S WHAT ON THE SHOF
new CLASS OF SHIPS
FOR MERCHANT MARINE

The Secretary of the Navy has au-
thorized the establishment of a new
class of Merchant Marine to be known
as Glass M-2.
All experienced boatment from the
Chesapeake Bay Area between the
ages of II and 80 of unquestioned
loyalty who can produce satisfactory
evidence of citizenship with only min
or physical defects are eligible.
Those enlisted will be used on local
defense work and will be placed in
immediate training for such.
Ratings will be based on profess
sional qualifications and experience in
fishing vessels or other small vessels
for use in the Local Defense Forces.
Base pay ranges from $21.00 to
$4,000 per month not including al
lowances for family and subsistence
when such is not provided. Those ac-
copied for enlistment having depend
ents when called to active duty are
entitled to receive a rental allow
ance of $34.5O per month if enlisted
in the upper three pay grades.
Men enlisted in this classification
will be exempt from other military
duty whether on active duty or not.
For detailed information communi-
cate with the Officer in Charge, Ma
val Reserve Recruiting Station, How
ard Street, Armory, Baltimore, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
Blades Sand and Gravel Co. Priced

Unchallenged in this region as one
of the leading firms in it's field, the
Blades Sand and Gravel Co., Route
No. 113, halfway between Pocomoke
City and Snow Hill, has been major
factor in the growth and progress of
the community. Established over four
years ago, the enterprise has won the
high regard of local civic leaders due
to the capable management of Mr..
Mervin l.. Blades and his mother,
Mrs. Anna E. Blades, partners.
The company utilizes it's adequate
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
SOLUM, AUTO BODY
WORKS is LAUDED

An index of progressively operated
enterprises in the local area would
not be complete without the inclusion
of the Solum Auto Body Works, Maple
ST., Pocomoke City, Nd, which has
gained the full accord and high es-
TEEN of local civic leaders. Founded
eight years ago, the company has
grown and prospered under the per-
sonal supervision of Mr.. Edward T.
Solum, proprietor.
This model automotive firm, which
guarantees all work, features COM
plete auto body and fender work,
painting, upholstering, wheel aligning
and frame and axle Strengthening.
Two employees assist Mr.. Solum in
the successful operation of the bust
ness, which is highly valued in this
region for it's willing contribution to
all worthy civic projects.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
COhn and Book Go. Criterion In Field

Successful commercial enterprises
of long establishment tend to impart
their own stability to the surround
ings in which they are found, and it
is for this reason that the Cohn and
Book Co., Hampden St., Princess
Anne, Md, is so highly valued in the
community. Established Is years
ago, the firm has established an en-
viable record under the capable ad-
ministration of the men at its helm:
Mr.. E. H. Cohn, President; Mr.. Rob-
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01
PilChard Bros. Go. Aids Local Farmers

The company features sales and SER
vice on the complete line of Allis-
Chalmers Tractors, Power Units, All
Crop Havesters and general farm
machinery, in addition to the New
Idea implements, Corn Pickers, Husk-
ers and Shredders, the New Holland
Pickup Bailers and other we'll known
farm implements. Three employees
assist in the successful operation of
the business, which makes distribu-
ton over Worcester, Somerset and
Wicomico Counties, Maryland, and
upper Accomack County, Virginia.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-08-01

facilities in the production of gravel
in sizes from Il inch to inch, washed
sand for cement and plastering work,
and cement blocks, in addition to ex-
pert cement contracting work, such
as driveways, cellars, steps, pave
ments, etc. Satisfaction is guaran-
teed by the firm, which employs five
people and operates three trucks for
distribution over the area north to
Salisbury and south to Kiptopeake,
Va. The office of this progressive
enterprise is located at 2O7 Laurel st.