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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21
YOUNG AUTHOR CARRYING WORD OF
FLORIDA TO 100000 PEOPLE

LAKE WORTH, Fla, Feb. 2l.-
Living quietly in Lake Worth is
a young author who this winter
is carrying the word of Florida
to 26,000,0000 people, the COM
bined calculations of national
magazines to which he has con-
tributed articles about the attrac-
tions of the state.
These will go to a fifth of the
population of the country. With
an average of three readers to a
magazine, they will be read by
approximately one in every two
Americans. Thus there is being
presented to the State of Florida,
free, about a million dollars
worth of advertising. 1t amounts
to more than that, for it is the
kind of promotion that can't be
bought.
The man who is doing this is
in effect a self-appointed, unpaid,
one-man Florida. state publicity
bureau all by himself Novelist,
playwright, short story writer,
and former foreign correspond
ent, Theodore Pratt came seven
years ago to spend his winters in
Florida.
Since then Pratt has lost track
of the number of things he has
written about various sections OF
Florida in nearly 80 magazines,
including. the first article in ma
tional publication telling the
world of Florida's solid comeback
after the boom and depression.
This winter alone he has contrib
uted the following:
"Shell Shock. an article about
collecting Florida sea shells, in
the current Feb. % issue of "The
Saturday Evening Post"
Here Come the Shutters. an
article on how the modern land
game of SWITCHBOARD was de-
veloped in Florida, is the Feb.
End issue of This Week. Sun
day magazine syndicated to large
newspapers. ~
"Conchs in the Keys, sec
ton of his new novel, Mercy
Island. which appeared in the
January issue Of eHarper's Ba-
zaar".
An article on Gus Jordahn. IA
nous Palm Beach hfeguard,
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TELLS OF VISITS HERE

Editor, The Citizen:
Stetson Kennedy, formerly of
Key West, has told me that you
might be particularly interested
in new books published about the
Keys and mentioning Key West
q good deal Therefore. I am tax
ing the liberty Of sending you
this note along with the story go
ing cut about my book, Mercy
Island.
I have spent . good deal Of
time in the Keys and visiting
Key West. usually staying al La
Concha or the Overseas. Friends
Of mine there are Mrs. Miller and
the Miller boys. enc Of them
Jack. whom you may know.
Usually when I'm there spend
my tirne sitting on the CONNER
ctal fish docks. talking with the
Coaehs and listening 20 them and
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

The Cittsen welcomes express
aionS OF the views of Its read
ers. but the editor reserves the
right to delete any items
which are considered lfbeious
or unwnrraated. The writer's
should be fair and conftne the
letters 90 800 wardx. and write
ON one side Of the paper oniy.,
siGnmture Of the writers must
accompany the letters and will
be published unless requested
otherwise.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

Consideration of the Lend
Lease bill has about engaged the
undivided attention of the Capt.
tai for the past few weeks and
there is little likelihood that 9TH
er issues will take the spotlight
until this controversial proposal
is disposed of. Certainly. no one
can dispute that it gives vast
power to the President of the
United States and, so far as we
know, this is unprecedented in
the peace-time history of this
country.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

auxiliary. announces that toner
row Is Poppy Day" and that the
ladies of the organization will
caver she cjtv. beginning IN the
morning. offering poppleS for
sale.
This is an ANIMAL event, and
the activities III connection with
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

The passage of the Lend-Lease
bill will not constitute, we think,
the surrender of congressional
powers, but will rather represent
the deliberate conclusion of leg
islatures that, in the present con-
dition of world affairs. with die
tators in absolute control Of prac-
tically the entire resources OF
Europe, ii is necessary for de-
mocracies to place probable pow
er in the hands OF their respon-
sible officials. Otherwise. 1t is
feared. democracy will be unable
to function with the speed and
dispatch that is necessary to pro-
tect the vital interests of the peo-
pie of the democratic nations.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

- Buy 5 old
houses and do over. Will earn
20fe on the total $4,000 re-
quired, part cash. Advertiser
will supervise all work. Box
xYZ, The Citizen. feb19-4t
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Nevertheless, it should be re-
membered that the President, un-
der the Constitution and as Com
mander- in Chief of the armed
forces of the Republic, possesses
vast power and that so far as war
or peace is concerned, the Chief
Executive of this Republic can
issue orders almost certain to in
volve the nation in war.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

2I-FooT Dodge Water Graft
Stock Model Mahogany Speed
boat. Recently renovated with
streamlined housing and new
deck. In good shape. Owner
leaving soon. will sacrifice for
$50. Also have watercooled
manifold, converted clutch and
hangers for six-cylinder chrysr
Ter for $50. Apply 1909 White
head ST., phone I57 febfz-tfs
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EXTRA large lot and two-story
house. corner Duval & Charles
Sta For Quick Sale, $4,000
Apply $50 Simonton St
fehl0-tfs
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SIGNS-"For Rent. Rooms For
Rent, Apartment For Rent,
Private Property, No Tres
passing. THE ARTMAN
PRESS. ian25-tf
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SPENCER GARMENTS, Corsets,
Brassiers, etc. Mrs. w. p.
Stable, 38 Air Station, or Pc.
Box 254. Will call on request.
febl9-1wk
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PICTURE FRAMING

PICTURE FRAMING, Diplomas:
antique frames refinished. Sign
painting. Paul DiNegro. 6l4
Francis street. jan18-tf
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FOR SALE

FOR QUICK SALE--Lots S and Q.
square 6, tract Il, each 50xlo0
North side Flagler County
Road Avenue, between 5th
and 9th Streets. Price 5000.
Apply Box LG, The Citizen.
;anS-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

Generally, the Survey finds that
public opinion in this country ia
vors increased aid to Britain
"even at the risk of war;, and
believes that American aid is
more likely to prevent war for
this country in the long run than
it is to draw us into the present
struggle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

PERSONAL CARDS, $1.25 per
100. THE ARTMAN PRESS.
nov75-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

a good deal Of interest tn kes
West and the Keys
THEODORE PRATT
Lake Worth. Fla.
Feb Is. iszi.
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POPPY SALE
ON SATURDAY

Mrs. George F Archer meme
Der Of the American Leglon'S
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

Nudllll(dllOIiS. Sllly lWSllty ~tWO
percent cast their vote in the
negative and nine percent re-
ported that they were undecided.
Once again. the Democratic
South appeared likely to lead the
rest of the country in support of
the bill. A break down of Demo-
cratic and Republican voters
showed that sixty-nine percent
of the Democrats were in favor of
the bill against thirty-eight per-
cent of the Republican question:
ed Twentythree percent of
the Republicans favored the bill
with qualifications, against ten
percent of the Democrats of like
mind. Opposing the bill were
thirty percent of the Republicans
questioned and thirteen percent
of the Democrats. Those unde-
cided included nine percent of
the Republicans questioned and
eight percent of the Democrats.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

FOR SALE-Spanish type house.
large lot, many tropical fruit
trees. Also. party boat Jewel.
Apply 808 Eaton Street
janis
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CLASSIFIED COLUMN
LOST

CHECK BOOK with identified
ton cards. for w. H. Stewart.
Return to Clerk, La Concha
Hotel. feb21-1tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

Along this lire. II IS interesting
to report that q survey By the
American Institute Of Public
Opanion indicates that fifty -four
percent Of the people Of the na-
tion think the LeHd-Lsase Bib
should pass. In addition. fifteen
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21
UP TO THE SENATE
WILLKIE FOR ALL AID
LANDoN OPPOSES BILL
PARTY VOTE IN HOUSE
REPUBLICANS DIVIDED
PEOPLE FOR THE BILL
OTHER ISSUES IGNORED
THE PRESIDENTS POWER

The passage of the Lend-Lease
Bill by the Senate is considered
assured by Administration lead
ers, who are working to speed the
measure to the President as soon
as possible. Public hearings on
the bill were concluded by the
Senate Foreign Relations commit
tee last week, which Immediately
began the consideration of amend
ments, with clear indications that
a majority favorable report would
soon permit the debate to begin
upon the Senate floor.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

CORNER LOT IN GOOD Resi-
dental Section and two blocks
from City Park. Apply SO
Eaton Street. febi3-tf
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

There can be little doubt. we
believe, that the majority OF the
people of this country are posi-
lively against entering the war
unless ii is necessary to actually
defend the United States Pre-
ponderant public opinion is also
against the dispatch of American
soldiers to Europe, regardless OF
what transpires on that conti-
nent.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

the sale viii be carried on in the
usual manner.
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ron RENT

FOR RENT-Two Bedroom BuH-
galo~m All modern eonyes1-
Iences. Completely furnished.
Two blocks from Naval Stssions
Apply Box IA, The CitsxFn.
febzetf
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MISCELLANEOUS ssesm

LET NE DO YOUR PAINTING,
DECORATING where accuracy,
speed and efficiency is prime
Importance. Phone $40.
feb19-4tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

The Republican nominee for the
presidency expressed the opinion
that this country should send all
it's bombers, except those needed
for training and five or ten de-
stroyers a month to aid the Brit
ish, because mad men" are loose
in the world and while no man
"can guarantee that aid to Brit
ain will not involve this country
in war, he expressed the opinion
that Hitler is far less apt to be
aggressive toward the Western
Hemisphere while England stands.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

LOST--Man's Bulova Wrist
Watch. Reward if returned to
408 Eaton street. feb2l -3tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

II is noted that Winston
Churchill, British Prime Minister,
in his radio address. frankly de-
clared that SO far as he could see
there was no need Of American
soldiers in Europe. This view Is
upheld by Quentin Reynolds.
well known war correspondent.
who insists that British officials
do not expeet roldiers from the
United States. although they
would welcome trained tcchni.
clans and frankly admit that they
must have supplies in order 10
complete the war successfully.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

BRING YOUR VISITING friends
In need Of a good nights resi-
20 THE OVERSEAS HOTEL
Clean rooms, enjoy the honey
atmosphere. Satisfactory rateA
OFT Fleming 81. tanl7-d
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

No limit was placed upon the
amount of aid that could be Civ
en-, but defense articles procured
from funds already appropriated
could not be transferred beyond
a value of 81 800. 900. 900 Con
gress retained power to rescind
the Act by majority action by
both houses and terminated the
authority on June 80, l943. but
allowed three additional years to
carry out commitments made by
that time.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

Politically minded observers
were impressed with the opposite
views expressed by the former
Republican presidential eandi-
dates. Messrs Landon and Will
kie The fact that Republican
members of the House voted al
most six-to-one against the Lease
Lend measure is taken as an in
dication that MIR Willkie viii
have q hard time establishing his
views in the permanent policies
of the Republican Party.
While many Republicans are
on record in favor OF assisting
Great Britain in her struggle.
they view with alarm the i'm
mense powers granted the Presi-
dent and think the end iEa mind
can be accomplished in a better
way.
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WANTED


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sion. Drive light truck Good
opportunity right man. Refer
ences. Apply BW. The Gill
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FOURTEEN FIT. SAILBoAT.
Fully equipped. 500. James II.
Pinder. l2i7 Petronia Street
jan3-s
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

MIR. WILKES testimony differ
ed widely from that of former
Governor Alfred M. Landon, Re-
publican candidate for the presi-
dency in 1886, who declared that
he parted company with the
Presidents foreign policy over
the Lend-Lease bill, which he de-
Iscribed as a "guess-and-be-
damned" policy. Mr.. Landon be-
lieves :. that a; British q victory
would he TO our very great adj
vantage, but fears that the
President will attempt to impose
American ideals and ways of life
on the entire world.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

The highhght in the hearing
before the Senate Committee, of
course, was the appearance of
Wendell Willkie, who came back
from Great Britain to tell Sena-
tors that if Britain falls, America
inevitably will be at war month
or two later.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

FOURTEEN TT. CUPBOARD
MOTOR BOAT. Fully equipped
and one johnson Cupboard mo-
tor, 4 hp. $50. James n.
Pinder. i1f7 petronia Street.
jsn3-s
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UNFINISHED HOUSE. ! CO q
farniises 1914 vsrels. eown~r
Virginia STREET. Al no&esn
improvements Apply y. Arcro-
visx. 50 Duvai street
f~s2i fwkz
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49, X At
l!IlkR IVA ELLINGTON

Washington Corespondeni
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

Previously. the House of Rep
resentatives by roll call vote of
260 to 165, had passed the bill.
The voting was largely along
Party lines, with 236 Democrats
and "a Republicans passing the
measure over an opposition which
included Is Democrats. 1875 Re-
pubficans and five members of
the minor political parties.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1941-02-21

Described as a measure "to pro-
mote the defense of the United
States, the bill gives the Presi-
dent broad powers to manufac-
ture and dispose of defense art
icles to nations whose defense is
necessary to the defense of the
United States.
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"A Lecture
Christian Science
Entitled
Christian Science: The
Revelation of Real Being
VIOLET KER SEYMER. c.S.B.
~ Roefon. Massachusetts

Member of the Board of Lecture
ship of The Mother Church. The
First Church of Christ, Scientist,
lin Boston, Massachusetts
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LAKE WORTH Fla 21-,whch appeared in "The Amer-
7 living o1ietlv in Lake Worth is can Weekly"
An GRAY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Additional Society Women Voters
 Plan ActiUitieS

The board of directors of the League of Women Voters were en- tertained yesterday at a luncheon by Mrs. H. Jackson Sherwell, pub licity chairman.
 The monthly business meeting followed at which Mrs. Lewis Laun was named acting chairman of the legislative committee for the en- suing month, and Mrs. Florence B. Webster, chairman of the bylaws committee. Mrs. Raymond Wood reported on the state board meet ing.
 The Foreign Policy Study group will convene Monday at 1:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John P. Elton.
 The regular monthly meeting of the League will be held on Friday, February q, at the Waterbury club, with a business meeting at 1l:45 and luncheon at 12:45. Fol- lowing this the group will adjourn to the Elton as guests of the Junior League, where they will hear a talk by Nelson w. Pickering, of the Bir- AlAAS4AdAl cd4ACA TOuANAJ, O. AAOAA- Der of the U. s. Naval Reserve.
 A Valentine Party was held yes terday at Sprague School by the members of Girl Scout Troop 27, at which there was a full attendance. A valentine box was prepared by five of the girls, and ''nose-bag dramatics" arranged by another group of four
 The troop will make tour of Reymonds bakery, this evening at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
LOCAL BANKERS
 DEBATE BOSTON
Government Control of War Materials Subject
 of Rivals Tomorrow

Government con.<ol of war ma terials will be the topic for debate between bankers from Waterbury and Boston, Mass. Saturday even- ing at the Central Y. N. c. A.
 The debaters, representing two chapters of the American Institute of Banking, will speak on Resolved that all business enterprises en- gagged in production and distribu- tion of essential war materials be under federal supervision"
 The affirmative, upheld by the group from Boston, will be repre- sented by Robert Newcomb, John Ellsbree, and alternate Edward Stevens.
 For the Waterbury team Walter L. Angle and Frederic W. Rowe of the Citizens and Manufacturers Na- tional Bank will debate. The judges will be Attorney James E. Russell Earle H. Blanchard, and William K Loomis. Franklin M. Roberts, pres ident of the Waterbury Chapter of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

Wages of each employe covered by old-age and survivors insur- ance are credited to his account every three months as employers reports are received by the Social Security Board. In nearly all in- stances the employees wages are reported under the name and so- cial securitya ccount number as they are shown on his account number card, and they are add ed on his ledgerd sheet in mat ter of seconds.
 However, if some discrepancy turns up in the name or account number, the ledger sheet will not clear the machines used for post ing wages. It is thrown to one side and theerafter a check must be made to clear up the error.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Life At Camp EdlUards
 More Attractiue Daily
Pumpkin Pie for Dessert Clmaxes Series of Sur prises for Waterbury Boys = Many School
 Assignments Announced.

Egan were surprised when it march ed into the mess hall to be greeted with shining new silverware, dishes, and cups.
 Under the capable direction of Lieut.. Wallace R. hampshire, the mess officer, the kitchen is winning fame throughout the regiment for its cleanliness and spic and span order Of late, the boys have been enjoying a most varied menu and plenty of the lads are adding poundage.
 Pumpkin Pie
 Surprise deluxe was on the menu also when the boys of Battery G en- ployed messing with pumpkin pie dessert.
 Major Welles of the 208th regi- ment inspected the quarters of Bat tery G ard snapped pictures of the interior of the barracks and com mended the men for their neat ar- rangement of their personal ward robe, their equipment, and all leather belongings.
 The boys have been drilling with the new 37 nm gun and the way they tackled their respective as- signments they performed like sea- Soned veterans.
 Many of the evenings members of Battery G are in attendance at schools conducted by non-coms of the battery. Monday evenings the boys attend the school of com municationS, conducted by Staff Sgt. Martino: on Tuesday night, a transportation school under the di- rection of Sgt. Fibre is held; We'd nesday a school for non-coms is held under the direction of 1st Sgt Gallagher and Sgt Kreidel
 Private Gennaro Lombardo was selected from Battery G and de tailed as student to attend the SteroeScopic school for a three months course. Upon completion of his course he will be assigned as a gun observer. He will also become private first class with a first class specialist rating.
 Recruits Expected
 Members of the unit are preparing for the arrival of the draftees due soon at camp. It is expected that at least no selecteeS will be assigned at Battery G, the Waterbury unit.
 Private William Corkindale, a stellar performer in sports, was aS- signed a position with the newly formed 208th regimental basketball team.
 An infirmary under the command of Major Francis DePasquale with a full staff of medical officers has been operating on a twenty-four hour basis here at the camp. No matter at what time of the night, if a member is taken suddenly i'll and requires medical attention a medical officer is sent out on the urgent call. The staff consists of Capt. Joseph Roy, Lieut.. Charles Desmond, and Lieut.. Leonard Weiner, dental officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14

puts his doctrines into practical use.
 As director of the Foundation for Consumer Analysis in Philadelphia, he analyzed the reactions and atti- tudes of approximately 100000 per- sons as they were related to 14,000 national advertisements over a two- year period.
 Many of his findings are current ly being applied in the newspaper advertising campaign of the U. s. army recruiting service, as well as in other campaigns.
 Now Dr. Laird has resigned that position to devote all his time to featuring, and to work as a consult ant in psychological methods for reducing the costs of distributing merchandise.
 A native Hoosier, Dr. Laird is a graduate of the University of Du- buque, Iowa. During the World War, he gave U. s. navy tests to detect men with mental peculiarities.
 He has taught at a number of universities. including Wyoming, Iowa, Northwestern, Colgate and Yale. His books include "What Makes People Buy?" Psychology of Selecting Employees" How to Use Psychology in Business" Increasing Personal Efficiency" and many others.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-14
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Trial Adjourned

The S10,00O civil action damage suit of Mrs. Nora Barrett, Water bury, against the city of Water bury, was adjourned late yester- day afternoon, and trial in the case will be resumed Tuesday morning before a jury in Common pleas.
 Mrs. Barrett, as administratrix of the estate of her husband Ed ward Barrett, seeks to recover damages as a result of the death of MT. Barrett, who allegedly slipped and fell on defective sidewalk at III Cherry street, December 24, 1880.
 Atty Edward Mcdonald and J. Gregory Lynch represent the city.