The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 20, 1926, Page 2

"PAGE TWO THE KEY WEST CITIZEN .% 4 THE CITIZEN PUBLISHING CO. as GU P. ARTMAN, Presideat. ca IRA J. MOON, Business Manager Mwwres at Key West. Florida, as seeond class matter Member of the Associated Prese Be Wssosiated Press is exclusively entitled to use for Pewcblieation of all'news dispatches eredited to st o¢ % otherwise credited im this paper and also th- Socal Bews published here. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVERTISING RATES sade known on application. Cards of thanks, resolutions of respect and obituary 5 gehen: other than those which the paper may give as matter of news, will be eharged for at the rate of & ‘ees @ line. Hotiee of churen and society and all other enter- (sements fror which a revenue is to be derived will eu suarged for at the rate of 5 cents a line. ‘The Citisen is an omen forum and invites discussion #? enblte issues and subjects of local or ceneral interest. ‘a@ it will not publish anonymous eommunications. IMPROVEMENTS ADVOCATED BY CITIZEN eoceeeeee, Water and sewerage. Hotels. Bathing pavilion. Road to mainland. Seceesereecee8000000 pBeeedoocece DOSSHHOHHHOSOHSHOOOHSSEOOOOHSOOOEOOD The rapid growth of Key West may be startling, “but it’s solid. Sure Heien Wills is a good sport. And there'll be another day, ye know. Some of these up-to-date newspapers surely go.a long ways back to get their squibs sometimes. A heokkeeper may hold his job by getting the accounts balled up so that no one else can under- stand them. , A glance at feminine beauty seems to tecieek that many of the girls are starting in early to put 7en their spring coats of paint. Key West felt the effect of the prolonged coal strike less than any other point in the United States, yet the people here join in the widespread’ $ébieing that it is over. The American people lost $1,000,000,0C0 in ‘worthless stocks last year, and probably they will try te make up for these losses this year by losing an equal amount more. Sure we would like to have the champion girl swimrhers here March 2; but they'll have to be pretty active mermaids to dodge the big ships swarming into and out of this port all the time. “I see you had another nice article from Mr. Levering in your paper today,” a lady recently said te a representative of this newspaper, adding that “if we only had many more such men in Key West it would be a great thing for this community.”, To all of which The Citizen heartily agrees. THE HANDSHAKE A news dispatch from Mantua, Italy, declares that handshaking has been prohibited among all em- Ployes of that city,’ and that henceforth the old Roman salute must be used as the sign of greeting. The rea- sen for this requirement is not stated, but possibly this was done on the theory that handshaking is un- sanitary, that it tends to communicate disease germs. It would-make quite a change in the customs of wociety if the habit. of handshaking should be frown- ed upon by health authorities, or discontinued for any reason. The handclasp is a social method that has been a great power. By its means innumerable politicians have won their way. Many of them had no very definite ideas on new legislation, but if they could greet all whom they met with a good warm handshake and put some feeling into their grip, the cordiality thus expressed ‘was a vote getter. In the organization world, the handclasp is a factor. The church or club where no one shakes hands with you, is often called cold and stiff. But those with enthusiastic members who greet strangers with a warm hahdshake, get the reputation for friendly feeling and members come in fast. A good active group of handshakers can boom a tewn. If they give an energetic handclasp to new- comers, it seems to cheer up these lonely folks. Pre- Viously they had felt like the traditional cat in the strange garret, but when someone comes along and gives them a warm handclasp, they say this is a good town where people are welcomed. Even if it is claim- ed that handshaking is not sanitary, yet it can be said that you can always protect yourself from any con- tagions by washing your hands before eating. A so- eal exstom that so promotes friendliness is not to be lightly set <side. WASHINGTON, THE MAN z Monday, February 22, marks the 194th an- niversary of Washington’s birth. In view of a recent controversy over the,personal characteristics and habits of the Father ‘of Our Country, a brief refer- ence to some less familiar facts of his life seems time- ly, his publie record being-almost universally known. He was born om a Friday, apparently not an un- iuéky day for him, nor for the great nation of which he was destined to be the founder. His great-grand- father, John Washington, came from England and scttled in Virginia in 1657. George Washington was the son of Augustine Washington, by his second wife, nee Mary Ball. Af- ter his father’s death when he was 11, the lad was under the guardianship of his half-brother, Lawrence, with whom he visited the West Indies, where he had small-pox. He was appointed a midshipman in the British Navy, but was prevented from going to sea through the objections of his mother. Otherwise, little is known of his boyhood, and the various stories, concefning it, including that of no -historical the “hatchet and cherry tree,” have basis. He had only a very elementary education, ex- cepting in mathematics, in which he/wae principally self-taught, and at the age of 16 became a surveyor. Later he inherited the family estate at Mt. Vernon and married a wealthy widow, Mrs. Martha Curtis, becoming one of the richest men in America, owning 70,000 acres of land in Virginia and later 40,000 acres farther west, given him by the govern- ment for his military servives. : He was a large slave-owner, but hoped for the ultimate abolishment of slavery; he was not a pro- hibitionist; he was a member of the Episcopal church. . He was a powerful man, more than six feet tall, with big hands and feet, sandy hair and blue eyes. Mrs. Washington was small and plump, with dark hair and hazel eyes. During his career Washington was at times most violently denounced by his opponents; who tried to deprive him of command of the Army, condemned him for approving the location of the national capi- tal near Mt. Vernon, spoke of him contemptuously as “the step-father of his country,” and even hinted at the propriety of building a guillotine for his execu- tion. He once considered resigning from the presi- dency and later expressed regret that he had not done so. : But the great mass of the people were un- swervingly loyal to him to the end, and he might have had a kingly crown had he so desired. In the final judgment of the American people he has fully sus- tained the eulogy passed upon him at his death by the great. Marsball: rz. w “First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” WHY ADVERTISING PAYS (Miami Tribune) Possibly there was a time in the history of news- papers when advertising was little considered. Then it was that the buying of space in a’paper meant that the advertiser could say practically anything that happened to strike his fancy, regardless of facts, as long as no libel suit was involved. But that was long ago, and now things are very much different. . Advertising is a distinct and impor- tant feature of nearly all publications. Newspapers -now establish a standard in advertising, and by ad- hering strictly to principles set forth, gain friends and importance through their advertising columns as well as through their other departments. All of this is highly. significant. Advertising having become a legitimate and well thought of feature of every newspaper, the public at the same time has learned that an intelligent reading of the advertising pages is a part of the daily duty both of housekeeper and business man. Admitting that the news, sports, advertising, society, feature and editorial pages are given first attention, acknowledged without reserve or fear of contradiction that well placed and attractively arranged advertise- ments get plenty of attention—more than that, in reputable publications they are taken at their face value and straightway become a paying investment for the advertiser, whether he happens to be engaged in selling real estate or in tuning pianos. When an advertisement is found in a reputable newspaper, the reader has a right to assume that it is an honest advertisement, for such papers refuse to print dishonest advertising when by diligent and reasonable methods they discover that there might be a doubt as to the entire truthfulness of a statement made therein. And while lessons of this sort- have been learned by newspapers, the advertisers them- selves have come to realize that exaggerated claims and untrue statements are apt to be far more harm- ful to them than to those they seek to defraud. No merchant can advertise dishonestly and remain in business very long; inevitably his shady methods are exposed, and the end follows surely and swiftly. And so the advertisement in the newspaper has come to be news of real value to readers. The sub- seriber expects, and gets, honest assistance and profit is established between the it is | reader and the paper itself an “entente cordiale” nowadays that insures a square deal all around and encourages the former to rely upon statements made, in whatever department they appear. Advertising pays well these days because it can be depended upon a: weliable. ee eee eeeeeeesee '* IN TEE DAY'S NEWS AGED 70, FASTS 20 DAYS = =§ STAR COFFEE MILLS LONDON—H. J. Randolph Hem- DELICIOUS AND SEFRESHEEED *| ming, aged 70, has completed a 20- + tes eee ee tes 2 2 + © ©! day fast for his health. During that. A delicious cup of See Semen In selecting Dr..Raymond A. Pear-, time he took only water. | son to be its president the University | of Maryland is assured of getting an, jof work. rests largely upon his long term of | Service as president of Iowa State j College, one of-the finest of the agri- | cultural colleges of the mid-West. ; Cornell University educated him in the fundamentals of natural science.! | He specialized in agriculture, and on} ; the basis of his record was tof Agr in 1895 to the Department of Agri- ‘culture in Washington to be chief of ‘its dairy division. During the World | War his services were again enlisted; by the Department of Agriculture to ; become one of its assistant secretar-j ies. In the interim he had served as professor of the dairy industry at} Cornell, and for four years was New) York State Commissioner of Agricul-! ture. In 1912 he was called to Iowa| to become head of the State Col-; lege. } { | —— i | | | BLOOD PURIFIER | | -HALI‘S CATARRH MEDICINE, a | Combined Treatnicnt, both local and internal It has given wonderful re- sults in the treatment-of Catarrh and | Blood Diseases for over 40 years. Ask your drugsist. FP. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. HOAX DROWNS 2 CARDIFF—Frightened by a false jcry of “shark!” Eda and Bessie Lang-j don swam into deep water on the Welsh coast and were drowned. {DANGER IN NEGLECTED COLDs | Serious diseases may develop from. neglected coughs and colds and make them dangerous. There is no better remedy for quick relief from coughs and colds than Foley’s Honey & Tar Compound. “My grandchild could get no relief whatever from a very bad croupy cough, until I gave him Foley’s Honev and Tar,” - writes Peter Landis, Meyersdale, Pa. Get a bettle-from your druggist and: have it ready for any emergency. Con- tains no opiates. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Key West Drug.Co. febl-im 3-HOUR SWIM FOR HELP MARSEILLES — Andre __ Riere, | French football star, swam three ; hours to get help for comrades clinging to aa overturned boat. Lanolin, the fat made from the wool of sheep, was manufactured and used in ancient Greece two thousand years ago, yet the secret was lost for ages and quite forgotten until redis- covered late in the 19th century. | | W) / ty -Cocha = —4 Chocolate tate BAKER’S Cocoa and Chocolate rec cps ft and igh ul ity, pure and healthful. times That s why everyoeds ote Spontsh, Mexican er Barber's iich— Set tried cxr COFFEE & « STAE | undisputed expert in his chosen field One bottie Imperia) Eczema Remedy is jn Dr. Pearson’s reputation | oe anee, enough for any case | symbolized the noble heritage of our past. Let us take good aim te hit 2 high mark in the ideals which he set for us. 4 per cent interest paid on Savings Accounts. Florida East Coast Railwsy UND ais Effective 12:01 a m. January & 2935 ARRIVE 30 4. M. — TRAINS 75 and > ‘RAINS: 45 POM — 7 37 AND 33_KEY a — 25 P, M—TRAINS 93 MON. WED. FRIL—9s races 2 < re prea aeons oe ke J.D. RAHNER, General Passenger EFFECTIVE FROM KEY WEST MONDAY, FEB. Ly. Key West—Daily _ aed ss Tuesday,, Saturday. . Governor Cobb leaves Key West Wednesday. Sunday Governor Cobb leaves Havana Monday, Thursday Above hours are based on Eastern Standard PORT TAMPA-KEY WEST-HAVANA LINE EFFECTIVE FROM PORT TAMPA TUESDAY. JAN. Lv. Port Tampa Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saterday Ar. Key West Morday, Wednesday, Priday, Sunday __ Lv. Key West Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday Ar. Havana Monday, W: Friday, Sunday _ Lv Havana Monaay, Tuesday, Thursday, Satirday as. ae amy He Fase Thursday, Vv. Key West Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saterday Ar. Port Tampa Tuesday. Wednesday. Friday. Sunday S. S. Cuba leaves Port Tampa Sunday, Thursday. S. S. Cuba leaves Havana Tuesday, S. S. Governor Cobb leaves te cert ea rl Seesesee” PPP Dalal adele all D. U. WILDER, G. F. & P. A., Jacksonville, Fis. P. & G. M, J. H. COSTAR, Agent, Key West, Why Cook With Gas? It’s More Economical It’s More Convenient It’s More Efficient | Gas Service Company of Key West