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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-01-22
THE NOSE KNOWS
BY SPOON RIVER SAM
AP Features Service Writer

Here in the Lincoln country
Zeke Pixies nose is knowed far
and wide as the most reliable
diyining rod there is for locating
water under the ground. Nobody
in these parts would think of
drilling a well until Zeke was
called in to sniff out the exact
spot to dig. A. .a.t
Well, the other day he was
called clear over to Peoria where
they had discovered some new
territory. 1t was flat land, con-
siderable in size, that nobody re-
membered seeing before. Seemed
like it just popped up from no.
where all of sudden. Soil ex-
perts looked it over and said it
was most interesting" or strange
indeed, but didn't seem to offer
any explanation. The people who
found the land figured they
might as well drill for water, just
in case it's rationed too, so they
asked Zeke to come over and
smell the premises.
Well, he got down on his
knees and put his divining sniff
fer to work. Naturally a crowd of
people stopped by to look. Them
that knowed Zeke just stood
there admiring him at his work.
Other folks, though, kind of gig
gled, figuring he was some fool
paying off an election bet by
pushing peanut or something
around.
Pretty soon the crowd got real
tense as Zeke's nose begin to
CULVER and he was shifting loud
er and louder. He was crawling
around in a circle, and the circle
kept getting small. ALI of sud-
den he stood up. Then he an
nounced to one and all: mo wa
ter here, folks, but I never seen
land before that's more ripe for
oil prospecting or rubber plant
ing. Let me be the first to buy
a share"
This of course caused a heap
of excitement, and the citizens
started jabbering amongst their
selves how Peoria was going to
add to its laurels in war work by
solving the oil and rubber prob
lem.
But just then man drove up
in a wagon and yelled: Every
body get off my property. What's
all the crowding about? Don't
you people know an empty car
parking lot when you see one?"
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the instructors were around my
own age, twenty-four, and unmar-
ried at that Still they were able
to stay out of the draft. All these
kid instructors make you feel they
are doing their part as much as
if they were in the fight. And
that's what makes me see red.
Mrs. Turin, I've been in the fight
and it isn't the same at all. And
what's more, all those kids are be-
ing deferred, because they teach
subjects that anyone else could
teach. Why my old man, who is
fifty-five, could do as well as any
of them. He needed a job and
tried his hand at teaching, but
they soon let him out. Why? Be-
cause all the breaks are given to
the kids, so that they can prove
they are essential and that the
older men can't take it. One of
these kid instructors, who became
good friend of mine, soon found
that out himself. And after told
him some thing about my buddies
over there, who were killed, tor
tured and captured by those dirty
Jpas, he wrote his draft board
right away. Today he's in the
army, but the rest of those kid in
structors aren't.
why shouldtsifeh discrimination
be handed men who should be in
the army, when so many others
are older and have families are
bleeding to death? It isn't fair
and if we don't do something
about all this discrimination, we'll
lose the war. Only when every
body takes ii ON the chin, can we
win. Sincerely $1,000"
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RACE THIS BULL
AND YOU'LL AGREE
(By Associated Press)

BOHEMIAN, Mont, Jan. "a
Take it from Rancher Ernie Miller
of the Elkhorn, who's faced 'em all,
an old red range bull is the most
dangerous thing on legs, not bar
ring grizzlies, bull moose or any
other sort of critter with a curd-
led disposition.
Miller, who has been run over
by a moving machine, shot eight
times and twice dragged from a
saddle stirrup, says an old red
range bull of the west will put
you over the fence 10 times while
a grizzly bear is thinking it over.
AS the next dangerous animal he
lists the bull moose second and the
grizzly third.
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was thinner than ever"
When we consider that this
condition not only is one of the
many ravages created by the war
in distant lands. but also is a like
ly visitor to our own fronts of
home, no individual sacrifice
should be too great to vanquish
enemies responsible for such raw
ages.
But no individual sacrifice is
too great for our American peo-
pie, if all are made to bear an
equal share of sacrifice; if all are
made to bear an equal share of
the sacrifice; if all are made to
participate here, with no discrim-
nations shown to So-called privil-
eyed groups or persons; if all men
are called into the service who
should be drafted and thereby,
relieve those who justly should be
deferred. There is no doubt, when
our democratic principles are en-
forced in democratic way, no one
will hesitate to make any sacrifice
required to win this war. It is sole
ly when discrimination is shown
to some, and total disregard to
others, that sacrifice becomes a
burden instead of the patriotic
privilege it really is. In that case,
injustice begins to rankle and Of
ten deters the most patriotic eff
fort from attaining the goal it
otherwise would reach. No one
in our great democracy should be
given unremited preference over
his fellow workers or fighters;
that is, if we hope to win the war
and keep our freeWay OF life
equally free to all.
Drafted mothers of our nation,
you well know the damage this
practice of discrimination can
bring us. 1t makes the sacrifices
which hasten a victory such a
heavy burden, as to delay the Win
ming of the war. Let me give you
a letter on this same issue. 1t is
from a returned soldier and reads:
Dear Mrs. Turin: | received
a medical discharge from the army
because of certain injuries. When
I found I couldn't do the kind of
work did before I went into the
service, / became very much dis
couraged. And most of all, be-
cause. I couldn't fight any more.
That's what hurt and really hit
me hard. But having been a mech
anic before, I was finally to get a
| Job as an instructor of airplane
magnetos. This made me feel lot
better, because I was teaching sol
diers in the ground crew. Ii 1
couldn't be in the army myself, at
least was helping the fellows who
could.
'"But soon found that most of
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Our greatest appreciation Is
extended TO those who so kindly
assisted US in our bereavement
during the illness and after the
death of Fl. A. Pierce Especially
do we thank those who 50 gra-
offered their cars. the
donors of the flowers and the
Rev. Samuel p. Reinke for his
words of comfort
MRS. II. A. PIERCE
and FAMILY.
jan22-Itx
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FIRST ARREST FOR NOT
HAVING AUTO LICENSE

The first arrest for not having
a proper automotive license tag
was made yesterday afternoon by
Deputy Sheriff Joe knight on a
warrant sworn out by Fred Eber-
hardt, deputy motor vehicle COM
missioner in Key West.
John E. West is the nameof the
man arrested. He owns motor
cycle with Delaware license, and
Mr.. Eberhardt directed him to get
a Florida license, as he intended
to remain in this state. The license
was not obtained, and the arrest
followed.
Mr.. Eberhardt said that Mr..
West is the only person thus far
who has been advised to buy this
years tag and failed to heed the
warning. Scores of others, Mr.. Eb-
erhardt added, have taken his ad-
vice, and in all those cases no ar
rests were made, but, he conclud-
ed, warrant will be sworn out
against everybody who is told to
buy license and does not do so.
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THE LOWDOWN
FROM HICKORY GROVE

This idea about daylight saw
ing time that was tipped through
Congress was not so bad for the
summertime. The theory was to
save electricity. But with win
ter on our neck the thing has
back-fired. Six-thirty AM. now,
is five-thirty sun-time-the sun
is paying no attention to the new
law-and brother, do our meters
click and spin! Theory is get
ting a crimp.
eff you know SO much about
things" says Henry, "how about
explaining another theory-the
super-idea that everybody was
going to be carefree and happy
soon as we could put Social Sc
curity on our law books. But in
stead of everybody now being
happy, it is vice versa-nobody
is happy"
"a good question:" 1 says. "The
folks promoting these ideas" L
says, got elected on one theory
so they went all out. If it was
theory and had never been
tried, they promoted it. But this
Laundering around, proves one
thing" 1 says, sit proves that ac-
ton and reaction are equal. 1t
shows if you get in on just plain
theory, you can be put out just
as easy-look what happened in
November"
"She looks like you might be
halfway right" says Henry.
Yours with the low down,
10 SIERRA.
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MRS. RAY HONORED
AT FAREWELL PARTY

A farewell party was given
Thursday honoring Mrs. ]. II,
Ray, who was in Key West Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. Earl Rus
sell.
The party was given by her
sister, Mrs. Belmont Carey, of
Alb White street.
Several tables of bridge were
in progress during the evening. A
buffet lunch was served and a
delightful time was had by all.
Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Sawyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Belmont Carey,
MIR. and Mrs. Arnold Key, Mr.!
and Mrs. Jack Pinder, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thos. Mcconnell, 'Mesdames
Earl Russell, Benjamin Russell.
Harold Russell Kirkland Albury,
w. E. Bridges and Helen Sawyer,
and the Misses Anna Tuttle and
Gena Perkall,
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NAZI SCIENTISTS FIND
TRACES OF APEMAN
(By Associated Pressl

CAPETOWN, Jan. %. - Two
German scientists, DR.. Henno Mar
tin and DIR. Herman Korn, who
fled into the Namib Desert, south
west Africa, to escape internment,
returned to civilization with a
story of traces they had found of
apemen who roamed the desert
100000 years ago.
According to the Germans who
were informed later, these ape
men lived like balloons in large
herds, were probably covered
with hair, and moved on all TOURS"
They said they found spearheads
of these ancient men, colored rock
drawings of animals and dwelling
sites.
The pair also said they had
found traces of three distinct types
of Paleolithic man during their
long trek through the desert, The
first was related to man who in
habited Europe and Asia about
$4,000 years ago, and the second
was so primitive that it showed
no sign of any development for
1000 years. The third was similar
to the type of man who in earlier
Neolithic times inhabited the
wheGe of Africa, the south OF
France, and Spain, the Germans
related.
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u. S. Soldiers Make
Big Hit In Edinburgh
tBy Associated Pressl

EDINBURGH, Jan. 22.--The
"boys," as American servicemen
are called here, are making big
hit in this Scottish capital.
Scottish mothers, many Of
whom have sons serving overseas
with the British army, have vol
unteered by the hundreds to cook
meals. make beds and help enter
tain at the American Red Cross
Services Club.
A popular spot at the club is the
Scots Room where badges,
dirks, broadswords, kits and
sporranS are displayed.
These Scotswomen are charmed
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-01-22

There win be q Bingo Party
given on Monday evening. Janu-
airy Is, beginning at 8 o'clock.
under the auspices of the Cath
Ole Daughters Of America at the
USO building ON Duval street
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Surprise For Kent

DUZZLED Kent stood very still.
With every sense alert he tried
70 project MS perceptions enrough
the darkness. and suddenly ne
had the feeling that someone was
here. He listened. hearing MOTH
ing, then moved aside away from
the door and pressed the switch.
After that there was nothing ne
could do but stare. g s. p 80
Smack IN the middle of the
double bed lay Jack Fenner. both
pillows under his head and his
face turned towards the windows.
On the bedside table was pack
of cigarettes. a pitcher of water.
an empty glass and bottle of
Scotch half full.
well, how do you like that?"
Murdoch said aloud.
Nothing happened. He walked
around the foot of the bed. Fen
ner's eyes were closed
Hey" he said. and stood there
another moment or two, running
his fingers through dark hair al
ready tousled. frowning, watching
the detective with mild annoy
ance. Finally he picked up the
bottle of whisky and uncorked it.
He held it under Fenner's nose.
Fenner stirred. ;-1uttering soft
ly. He licked his lips and opened
one eye: then ne opened beth and
turned Ger on his back.
Without a word he reached for
the bottle. Murdoch put it back
on the table. Fenner sighed loud
ly and grinned.
at was swell dream" he said.
"All about a robbery in a distil-
lery:" -.
were playing postum"
"Ho-hum," said Fenner, stretch
ing. 'FWhat time is it,"
AFTER three"
my. my"
Fenner reached for a cigarette
and lit it, propping the pillows
behind him. Murdoch began to
undress and his grin went away.
A soberness came upon his face
and trouble touched his eyes. for
he could no longer pretend that
Jack Fenner was merely here as
an overnight guest.
whats up, Jack?"
st guess they wanted a man
in the house. We got in q little
after one and sat around"
who you protecting them
from?"
'0The guy that killed Clarke. He
was at it again tonight" Fenner
hesitated and his voice was sud-
Nick Hardacker. Joyce and the
Stewart girl were in on it. They
had a pretty rough time what
with that and couple of hours
with the police. When ! came
home with them they were still
jittery and | told 'em I'd stick
around until you came. Your wife
pushed me in here"
The Story
NTURDOCK put on his robe and
NI sat on the edge of the bed.
trying to put down his bewilder-
ment, to speak reasonably.
"WAat did Joyee and Della have
to do with it?"
"Plenty."
"But how, damn it? And how
did you get mixed up in it?"
''I'm working for them"
Murdoch peered at him. You're
what?"
Fenner nodded. 81 told your
wife you'd probably find out
about il"
go on"
81 told her you'd get sore too.
Never mind that. What were
you doing for them?"
Fenner cooked a brow at him
Ordinarily a clients rights have
to be protected"
ooh, sure" Murdoch said dis
gustedly.
but this time it's okay. Joyce
knew you'd find me here. so she
said I'd better tell you the whole
thing
"Well, that's big of you both.
ST knew you'd get sore"
am not sore but"
"You want me to tell it o
not?" Fenner waited: when h
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-01-22

Gently appear
ed in Time, The
Weekly News
m a G a e, l
came upon the
following: For
many Indians.
the in e be-
tween perpe-
tual hunger and
real starvation
is thin. L a S t
week that line
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by the manners and bearing OF
the American soldiers and one
Spokesman for the volunteers said
1--WE have found them at all times
courteous and thoughtful"
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Mr.: MUIR ) zee
by George
Harmon
Coke

saw ne wouldn't De interrupted
ne said: 'The way | get it is this
At first, as Fenner began to un.
fold the story, Murdock's reac.
ton was one of resentment. but
as the details began TO pile ur
the feeling of resentment gave
way TO one of worry. He had
known. of course. that Joyce had
been anxious about Ward Allen
and Della Stewart. but he'd had
no idea that she would actually
involve herself in the investiga-
tion without telling him.
Actually ne had had no opin-
ion On the murder at all He had
been so busy he'd had no time
to think about it. But when he
heard what had happened that
night feeling of alarm and dis
may came over him. It was i'm
possible now to ignore the threat
of danger to Delia-and Joyce.
This Hardacker was private
dick?" he asked when Fenner had
finished. DO the police know who
he was working for?"
"They WILL" Fenner said. They
were trying to contact the girl
that works for him when we
left"
"Was he the man who hired the
apartment across the hall from
Clarke?"
''They don't know that yet
either"
"How was Bacon?"
Burning"
Enter Joyce
EENNER reached for the bottle
l. of Scotch. He poured little in
his glass. added water. "You?" he
asked.
Murdoch shook his head. "Pll
get a beer in a minute, he said,
and his face was sombre and
grooved with wrinkles at the
brow.
For some moments ~he sat here
trying to recall the things that
Hestor had told him in an effort
to see how they fitted the story
he had just heard. The result was
a merry-go-round of thought and
when he found no satisfactory
answers his irritation began to
mount again.
"a fine thing" he said. Joyce
around getting messed up
in a murder case and not even
telling me about it.
That's the way it goes" said
Fenner.
"Why didn't she come to me in
the first place? Why"
Because | promised Della.
Joyce said through a
crack in the door. "Can : come
ln?"
She came 20 Murdoch and
kissed him. She had on a navy
blue dressing gown and her arms
were hugging themselves in front
of her so that the collar was high
about her throat. Her smoky-blue
eyes were soft with sleep and a
flush fingered in her cheeks.
"Are you angry?"
Certainly I'm angry" Murdoch
said.
Joyce sighed. 81 was afraid you
would be-"
"And why not? You knew
Delia'd been at Clarke's place
when l came home that first
night"
said. "She was here, telling me
about the envelope when you
phoned."
Murdoch waved his arms. els
that something? / ask you? You
hold out on me even after I'd told
you all I knew. ! even told you
what Hestor said"
I'D promised Della, Kent"
$50 what? Am the bogy
MANI"
you're trying hard" Fenner
said.
Murdoch glared at him; then
looked back at Joyce and found
her eyes rebellious.
81 asked you to help" she said.
81 asked you last night But you
couldn't be bothered. could you?
You said it was none of your bus
mess and you"
"Why didn't you tell me the
truth then? That would have been
different"
'T couldn't tell you anything,
Joyce said, until I knew you'o
help us" ,.,uu.s
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The Reason

The Reason
Neighbor Groot = Have your
hens stopped laying? -
Farmer Goober - Well, three of
them have stopped in the last few
days.
Neighbor Groot - What was the
cause?
Farmer Goober - Too m u h
summer company.
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LEFT FOR BROOKLYN

Mrs. Malcolm B. Walter LETT
yesterday over the highway for
Brooklyn, N. Y, where she pro-
poses to spend a weeks visit with
her husband in that city.
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A WAR QUESTION

My husband makes $1,772 a
year and we have five children.
Will we have to pay income tax?
j. O.
AnsWer-No.
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WANTED-Capable white or
colored girl, for part-time gem
eral housework. Soc an hour.
408 United Street. jan2l- 3tx
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-01-22

BEAUTY OPERATOR. Salary
and commission. Carolyn Beau
ty Salon. 919 Fleming Street.
jan19-5t
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-01-22

WANTED-Stud Service for
Chihuahua female dog. Toy
Manchester acceptable. Inquire
Tommie's Skating Rink.
ianl9-3tx
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LOST

CERTIFICATE FOR BICYCLE,
Wednesday, between 4 and 5
p. m. Reward if returned to
Box 3, care of Citizen.
jan22-2tx
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Electrical "DON'TS"
APPLIANCE CORDS ARE THE LIFELINE
of ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT


Cords Are Made of Critical Material Such As Copper
and Rubber. What We Have Now, We Must Save.
l. DON'T throw cords away, cut off dam
aged sections and recOnnect. A SHORT CORD
is BETTER THAN NO CORD. Il
2. DON'T disconnect appliances by pulling
on the cord This pulls terminals loose within
the plug. Disconnect appliances by grasping
the plug and pulling.
3. DON'T allow cords to become frayed.
Tape worn spots for extra wear.
4. DON'T wrap cords around hot appli-
ances. This causes the insulation to become
weak.
5. DON'T allow cords to rub against sharp
edges.
6. DON'T disc0nnect at the appliance until
you have disconnected at the wall outlet. The
wrong method causes arcing and pitting of the
appliance terminals.
Z. DON'T allow grease or oil to remain Or
rubber-cOyered cords.
THE KEY WEST ELECTRIC COMPANY
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WANTED

FURNISHED ROOM Or APART
MENT, centrally located. for
officer and wife. lois Fleming
Street, phone 9118. Call morn
ings. lanl9-3tx
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Classified Column
ssssssss.....e.esssee.ssss
FOR SALE WANTED

or will share room with
lady. Can furnish best refer
ence. Call Western Union, ask
for Mrs. Blevins. jan22-3tx
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a-Fs----~- =
CALLING
DRAFTED MOTHERS
BY
EHAINE TURIN
Copyrighted, 1912

An article on India, which re-
Evening star., 1943-01-05
HELP MEN.
CARETAKER
COLORED MECHANICS.

For radio transmitter to live on premises;
500 per month and lodging. Box 326-
T., Star
Evening star., 1943-01-05

APT. HOUSE MANAGER,
SALARY AND APT STATE
EXPERIENCE. BOX 286-L,
STAR.
Evening star., 1943-01-05

rRIvERS.. to supervise and deliver tele-
phone books starting Jan. 10Th. Give age
and references Box 425-L Star.
Evening star., 1943-01-05

/ RUG CLERK, experienced, for. full or
rqrt time work; good pay. California
fharmacy. 2l62 California st. NV.
Evening star., 1943-01-05

Wanted a colored mechanics; must be
able to furnish good references and be
able to do any kind Of work except body
and fender.
Pay Range, S4o-S70 Per Week.
Call ME. 572S for Appointment
Evening star., 1943-01-05

ptSHWASHERS, Q. and chefs helpers, 2,
be able 70 shuck oysters and sscl ans. Apply
feady for work, Neslins's Sea Food Res
t,ursnt, 1906 r. I. ave. NV. tPlease do
Evening star., 1943-01-05

Men who can furnish Gov
cred trucks or passenger cars
to deliver telephone books,
starting January 10th. Give
references and kind of car.
Box 424-L, Star.
Evening star., 1943-01-05

WOMEN as managers and
asst. managers for laundry
and dry cleaning branch
stores. Exper. not necessary.
We pay you while learning.
Apply to Mrs. Inman, Palace
Laundry, 9th & H sts. NV.
Evening star., 1943-01-05

QBHwAsHER, col. sober. dependable
Cap. Pharmacy 9Th and E. Cap. II. 1900,
nfSHWAHIER-Closed Sunday. no night
work. Apply Beren's Restaurant 626 E
Evening star., 1943-01-05

ELECTRICIANS (white,: steady hotel work.
sate age and experience. Box 203-L,
Evening star., 1943-01-05

ELECTRICIAN. experienced sober; old
house wiring or repair work; steady. Carl
" Dauber. 1920 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1943-01-05
HELP MEN 8 WOMEN.

ACCOMPANIST for one afternoon a week
for dancing class. Call Woodey 1866, 2-6
pm. Monday.
AMBITIOUS. about 80, experienced general
Office and bookkeeping: good opportunity
Reply in detail; references. Box 435-L.
Star.
MEN OR WOMEN. to check grocery order
dept; perm. position. good pay. 53l5
wisconsin ave. NV.