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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
4
Mount Dora Florida weekly paper lists subscription prices in advance Twelve months two dollars six months one dollar three months sixty cents and single copy five cents with display ads at thirty five cents per inch and minimum 25 cents. Classified ads scale apply. The paper is entered as second class matter April seven 1916 at Mount Dora post office under March 3 1879 act.
A collage of quotes and notices reflects seasonal themes from memory and manners to insects and birds. It mentions Crippled Children's Day fundraisers in Florida and a variety of editorial opinions from the St Petersburg Times and Florida papers.
A 1934 Century of Progress Expo opening set for May 26 aims to draw crowds for Decoration Day in Chicago. Earlier notes recall a 1904-era state school fund surplus from rapid land sales, with the state board of public instruction struggling to invest the proceeds legally.
The Florida Library Association holds its annual meeting in Lake Placid over today and tomorrow to discuss public library conditions in Florida and improvements. Speakers include prominent state figures devoted to library work and its role in enlightening the community.
The Ocala Star urges creation of a study commission to examine tax effects if the homestead exemption amendment passes. It warns of a potential forty million dollar revenue shortfall and the need for informed policy before the sixty day legislative session. The piece argues broad data gathering and expert input will aid fair, wise laws.
A state report credits Governor Talmadge with lowering the motor vehicle tax to 3 dollars and cutting the property tax from five to four mills. The combined savings amount to 3,445,868 dollars, demonstrating retrenchment as an elected goal when political will exists.
The passage urges cherishing grace and beauty in life, urging a mental attitude that overlooks slights and insults. It quotes a philosopher noting the value of large mindedness to abolish jealousy and hatred and to embrace the blessings of existence.
The article notes numerous Florida fish varieties and seafood types, and describes hundreds of preparation and serving methods across kitchens. It emphasizes abundance and culinary versatility in Florida waters and markets.
The New York Herald Tribune highlights the 1891 founding of America's first garden club in Athens Georgia with officers including Mrs. Lamar Cobb and Mrs. Lumpkin. The piece notes early shows, growth into state federations, and the National Council of State Garden Club Federations shaping national beautification efforts. Florida is praised for supporting these ideals and fostering civic and state beautification.
Florida exhibit at the Century of Progress in Chicago is credited with boosting visits to the state. A Florida town reports that 30 percent of visitors registering there say they were influenced to come to Florida by the exhibit.
A Mount Dora editor thanks an insurance editor for highlighting risky practices and warns readers about deceptive Benefit Association certificates sold as life insurance. The piece notes many buyers overlook the lack of medical exams and the sellers’ no profit claims, leading to poor protection and easy profit for scammers.
A brief analysis traces the sequence from wartime prosperity and deflation through Coolidge growth to Hoover’s era and the 1929 crash. It notes Europe’s farm shortfall, U.S. exports, and the unsustainable boom followed by a deep decline, signaling causes to be explored.
A speech warns that mass production and consumer credit fueled inflated values, leading to a credit stoppage, reduced demand, and job loss. It cites postwar external loans, Europe’s agricultural rebound, and a 33 percent rise in industrial output without more jobs, urging stable wages, limited debt, and prudent financing.
The First Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor G Leon Wells lists morning worship at 11 a.m. with a sermon, Epworth League at 6:30 p.m., evening worship at 7:30 p.m., and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. This is the last Sunday of the conference year.
Morning worship at 11 a.m. and a mid week service on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. The public is invited. Pastor David B Spencer leads the congregation.
The First Baptist Church invites worshipers to Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m and Baptist Young People at 6 30 p m Evening worship begins at 7 30 p m with a midweek service and an 8 15 p m weekly Sunday School Teachers Meeting All services are open to the public located at the corner of wan orner Tremain and Renfroe Lambert Pastor
The notice outlines weekly Christian Science services at the Public Library and weekly Sunday school. Regular Sunday service at eleven o'clock, Wednesday testimonial meeting at eight, and Sunday school at ten. Public invited.
The Church of Christ meets in the grandstand at the ballpark every afternoon at 2:30 for Bible study and communion with classes for children and adults. A cordial invitation is extended to all attendees.
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis invites attendance at 11:00 A M Sunday services with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
We are bonded members offering flower delivery any time and anywhere. Contact Mignonets Florist at 422 Citrus Ave EUSTIS FL for prompt service via Pearl street phone 216.
The passage argues that without sufficient mass consumption the economy could not sustain mass production or pay interest and dividends. It notes graft and corruption rose across governments, increasing taxation on common people, and alleges the public was swindled into investing over 30 billion dollars in worthless securities, widening the transfer of wealth to the rich.
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