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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
4
Taxation with representation nears confiscation warning
A historic quip contrasts taxation with and without representation, warning that even with representation, heavy levies threaten confiscation and civil liberty. The remark underscores limits on government power and the perils of excessive taxation.
Bright colors lead women’s apparel this year
Styles in women’s apparel will feature bright colors this year. Men’s clothing colors remain the same as last year but with softer tones.
Dime novels lose popularity in modern metro dailies
The article notes that contemporary metropolitan newspapers offer true stories more marvelous and sensational than dime novels, arguing readers prefer real events over fictional thrillers.
Ill winds aid Illinois coal miners with extra work
The late cold weather has kept over 5,000 coal miners in Illinois at full-time jobs and earning full pay, providing relief to miners and their families amid the cold spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Home-grown Florida lemons as a superior substitute
The piece argues replacing imported lemons with Florida grown fruit. It highlights Florida lemons as larger with more juice and cheaper. It advocates domestic production to lower costs and improve supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Sicily
Florida
A Good Printer Sets Example in Times Union
A Times Union note on printers who exemplify craft by their composing and making, and how proofs illustrate the standard within the printing trade.
Leaves stay green as courage keeps life buoyant
Times Union quotes a nature lesson about leaves and courage. It notes that green leaves remain and when they turn yellow they drop. The piece links this to human virtue and vitality, saying courage sustains life while yellowing represents decay.
Onion Variety Yields For Fifty Years In Anderson County
Newton Parker, county farm agent in Anderson South Carolina, notes a multiply ing onion patch planted fifty years ago still yields onions. The variety reproduces by scattered plantlets each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, S. C
Newton Parker
Editor Change at Eustis Lake Region
George E. Hosmer leaves as editor after a year with the Eustis Lake Region. Dr D Tom Johnson assumes charge as editor from the editorial department and former associate editor. Best wishes to Dr Johnson and the Lake Region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Hosmer
Eustis Lake Region
D. Tom. Johnson
Johnson
Lake Region
Florida Gains One Elector in Presidential Vote
Florida will have seven presidential electors in November, up from six, after the latest census. The state will add a seventh elector with its two U S Senators and five representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Wandis
Cooperation and the rise of cooperative industry ideals
A reflective piece arguing that cooperation offers salvation for agriculture and national prosperity. Cites Frank R. Hammett and examples from South Africa Australia New Zealand Switzerland and the United States. Claims compulsory cooperation has saved industries and predicts widespread voluntary adoption in the U.S. due to self interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Hammett
Florida Farm and Grove
Florida
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Switzerland
Northwest
States
United States
First American Tung Oil Tank Car Shipped From Gainesville
In Gainesville Florida on April 1 a tanker car carrying tung oil produced in America was shipped to a New Jersey varnish maker. C C Cannon head of the chemical division of commerce attended the event calling it the start of a mammoth Florida industry. Growers from Mississippi Louisiana and Florida attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Gainesville
Florida
New Jersey
C. C. Cannon
Chemical Division
Department of Commerce
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida Commission Seeks History Episodes for World Fair Frieze
The Florida Commission coordinating the state's exhibit for Chicago World Fair invites suggestions for historical episodes to be depicted in oil paintings on the Florida building frieze. Many ideas have been received and officials urge more entries to select the best illustrative scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Commission
Florida
Chicago
Court of States
National Farm School Proves Practical Agriculture Pays
The piece extols practical farming education as essential to American prosperity. It highlights the National Farm School at Doylestown Pa as a leading private institution, noting a 1200 acre farm with student labor, 200 dairy cattle, gardens, greenhouses, and diverse crops, illustrating the value of agrarian training for youth and national industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farm School
Doylestown
Times-Union
Florida Forestry Scene Highlights State Value
R G Grassfield Florida State Chamber of Commerce manager says forestry adds over 32 million dollars yearly to Florida. He urges attendance at the Florida Commercial Forestry Conference in Ocala on April 15 16 to discuss forestry and allied industries as work for many residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
R. G. Grassfield
New Florida Exchanges Added to Our List
Two northern Florida exchanges join the paper’s roster River Junction Tribune in Gadsden County owned and edited by C Spurgeon Dunn and The Loyal American a monthly prohibition journal published at Johnstown by John P Coffin and Charlotte R Coffin George W Coffin of Mount Dora is a son of The Loyal American editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
River Junction
Senate on the Air Could Aid Quick Lawmaking
Radio engineers express confidence the Senate can be broadcast with support from major broadcasters and the rules committee. Senator Howell says daily debates would be popular, with demand for copies of the Congressional Record. The move could speed passage by curbing tedious oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Rules Committee
Howell
Interest in News Items Widens Readers Reach
A Florida Times-Union column notes Moses Folsom of the State Marketing Bureau quoted two Topic items from last week. The editor cites that pieces sent by subscribers prove news of local interest often resonates broadly. Readers are urged to continue sending in items to spark wider attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Folsom
Florida State Marketing Bureau
Florida
Times-Union
Lawmakers Seek New Revenue After Sales Tax Defeat
With the sales tax defeated the Ways and Means Committee seeks other funds to balance the budget. A proposed one cent increase in letter postage would replace the lost revenue and triggers a slate of special taxes on everyday commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
Futch and Westbrook Seek Re-Election in Lake County
The advertisements urge voters to re-elect T. G. Futch as Senator from the 23rd district and George F. Westbrook as Representative in group one. They praise their service and note Futch has been honored in Tallahassee by being named speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
T. G. Futch
George F. Westbrook
Senator Futch
Tallahassee
Red and Black Wins Second in National Contest
Florida schools have achieved success in national contests. At the Columbia Scholastic Press Association convention at Columbia University in New York City, Tampa Hillsborough High School's publication Red and Black earned second prize among more than 800 entries from across the country, including entrants from Alaska and Hawaii.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Columbus University
New York City
Tampa Hillsborough High School
Red and Black
Alaska
Hawaii
Barkley Opposes Local Delegations for Presidential Nomination
Senator Barkley of Kentucky rejected urging an instructed delegation to back his presidential bid. He called for unifying behind a leader who can inspire the people and deliver real courage leadership and relief, naming Governor Franklin D Roosevelt as such leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barkley
Kentucky
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Corra Harris on the Ideal of a Perfect Lady
The fragment cites Corra Harris praising a refined female ideal. It argues a perfect lady wields a sterilized mind and uses gentle words to mask harsher judgments, suggesting elegance, innocence, and restraint define feminine rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corra Harris
Bogent
Church Schedule and Pastor Announcement
Sunday school begins at 10 00 a m with morning worship and sermon at 11 00 The Epworth League meets at 6 30 p m and the evening sermon follows at 7 30 Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 30 The pastor James H Elder leaves for Conference Tuesday April 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
James H. Elder
Community Church Announces Weekly Services and Peace Talks
The Congregational church lists youth meetings at 6 30 p m and 7 p m, Bible school at 10 a m, morning worship at 11 a m with a pastor led sermon, and midweek discussions on international peace at 7 30 p m. All invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s
Bible School
First Baptist Church Announces Weekly Schedule
Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 p m Sunday school is graded in all departments at 9 45 a m Morning worship at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us Pastor Matthew J Bouterse leads the church
Christian Science Sunday Lesson Seeks Spiritual Salvation
The Library announces a Sunday lesson service titled Are Sin Disease and Death Real asking readers to consider salvation through God. Golden text from Psalms 68 20 proclaims God as savior and bringer of life. Bible and Science and Health passages discuss condemned flesh and the spiritual nature of disease and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of Christ
Scientist
God
Jesus
Mary Baker Eddy
Canal debate splits towns over ship routes and wealth
Zephyr Hills News quotes Albert V. Moore of Moore & McCormack Steamship Lines opposing a cross state canal. He argues width limits slow travel, fogs and night navigation risk, and that canal costs would be wasted. He urges weighing both sides before investing between two banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zephyrhills
Albert V. Moore
Moore & McCormack Steamship Lines
Gulf
North Atlantic
Albert
Register to vote and curb lobby influence says a columnist
A columnist urges readers to register and pay poll taxes to counter lobbyists. The piece mocks lobbyist registration proposals and highlights how voter turnout shapes representation, arguing that those who complain most often did not vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Eagle
Estero
Massachusetts
Register
Lizzards
Lizzard
Hoosits Protective Association
Whatsit League of So
Tallahassee
Voter Sentiment Echoes Plainspoken Campaign Tone
Locals voice blunt views on turnout and integrity as citizens debate readiness to vote. The fragment hints at distrust of pols and a belief that more participation shapes outcomes. Names and places are unreadable in this OCR snippet.
Five Years Ago In Mount Dora And Vicinity
Mount Dora notes cover business trips by Frank Fowler and William Banka in New York. Alfred L. Rush funeral held at Rehbaum parlors. Dr. Elizabeth Waller moved to Fifth Avenue and Baker streets. Ola Beach draws crowds as warm weather returns. Dorothy Jean Cotton born in Tangerine. Mount Dora defeats Tavares 4 to 0 in baseball. A 72 year old won a horseshoes championship over William Ferris on Mount Dora court. Chief Dahlia wears a new drab uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Waller
Mount Dora
Fifth Avenue
Baker Streets
Hotel
horseshoe reresarine _ ro
Wonder
William J. Ferris
Mount Dora Court
Margaret Davidson Wins Landscape Prize at Tampa Exhibition
Mrs Margaret Spencer Davidson won the landscape prize for her painting Shimmering Waters at the All Florida Exhibition held under the Tampa Art Institute in Tampa this week. This marks the second year she has won a prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Spencer Davidson
All Florida
Tampa Art Institute
Tampa
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The
Mount Dore
Edith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Ae Sepoet
M National Editorial M Association
Methodist Episcopal
Community Church
David B. Spencer
First Baptist Church
Matthew J. Bouterse
Christian Science Service
Oy Russell Ray
Pee
Frank Fowler
William Banka
New York
Archie Hurlburt
Tataen
Alfred L. Rush
Rehbaum
Ola Beach
Dorothy Jean
Mrs. Cotton
Tavares
Dahlia
Builders Supply CO
C. W. Cliff Palmer
Magnolia
Ave
Eustis
J. L. Ruble
W. D. Hiscock
Mount Dora, Fla
New Bank
Thomas H. Cooley
Elizabeth
Waller
Osteopathic
R. C. Conklin, M
West Sixth Ave
DR. Richardson
Fourth Ave
Mt. Dora
Fla
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Hospital
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