Lake and Polk County Elevations and Citrus Growth Plans
The 17th annual report by ecogeologist Herman Gunter places Lake county among high Florida areas with towns listed by elevation. The report notes ongoing citrus and vegetable programs led by County Agent Clifford Hiatt and summaries meetings across the county. Growth plans mention watermelon timing and external observers like C. R. Meanor praising Lake county growers and officials.
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Lake County
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Tavares
Howey
Herman Gunter
Polk
Pascado
Madison
Florida
Gunter
Altoona
Astor
Astor Park
Conant
Cassia
Clermont
Eustis
Fruitland Park
Grand Island
Groveland
Lady Lake
Lisbon
Leesburg
Mascotte
Montverde
Minneola
Mohawk
Mount Dora
Heaven
C. R. Meanor
Orlando Daily Sentinel
Clifford R. Hiatt
Advertising as city-building booster and newspaper strength
A tract extols liberal advertising for merchants and newspapers, arguing ads draw regional shoppers, elevate city newspapers, and reflect civic progress. It cites Senator C. C. Dill on habit shaping life and credits education with training the mind to solve daily problems, stressing good habits in youth.
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United States
C. C. Dill
Washington
Summer Session Courses At State College
Florida State College for Women offers summer session courses in accounting shorthand and typewriting. The program runs June 13 to August 5 with credits toward a bachelor's degree in commerce. Miss Luella Richey will instruct, and enrollment depends on sufficient interest.
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Florida State College For
Luella Richey
Certified Public Accountant
Howey Promises Pledge On Florida Government Reform
Candidate Howey pledges support for economy measures and sweeping reforms to Florida government. Proposals include consolidation of courts and districts, elimination of many minor offices, salary-based pay, tax roll protections, a state budget, reduced salaries, and reforestation funding for public lands tied to schools.
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Florida
LAW CRAZED NATION SAGS UNDER MILES OF LAWS
A rambling tirade mocks the glut of laws in the United States, arguing there are more than ever and that enforcement is the real problem. The speaker jokes about perjury and lawmaking processes, noting the absurdity of endless statutes and court errors.
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United States of America
Fort Myers
Tallahassee
Supreme Court
All i
Lake County Man Stirs Race For Railroad Commissioner
Leesburg resident Thomas J. Redding announces candidacy for the State Railroad Commission in the Democratic primary on June 7, 1932. He advocates stricter highway law enforcement, rear reflector standards, safe, well manned transport, and highway beautification without raising public costs. Redding, born in Greenville Florida, womanizes broad Florida ties and emphasizes economy in government while citing 1931 traffic fatalities and injuries as justification for safer travel.
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State Railroad Commission
Redding
Thomas J. Redding
Greenville
Madison County
Florida
West Florida
University of Florida
Emory College
Minna Walden Alford
Tallahassee
Leesburg
Methodist Church
South Royal Arch Mason
Knights of Ias
Railroad Commission
Tom
Tucker Savage
Tom Redding
United States
West
Central
Rose
Will Oet
Leesburg Ledger
Trenton Nebraska Votes Tax Exemption for One Year
A press dispatch reports Trenton Nebraska villagers voted no on taxation for at least one year. The village shows a $10,000 surplus with no investment need, and municipally owned utilities credited funds to city needs. Electric light rates were cut by 25 percent.
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Trenton
Nebraska
Eich
Labor Day and April Fool
Mandy jokes about her lazy husband who refused to wash. a white woman notes his age gap. Mandy replies the man is twelve years older than she is, then clarifies it is more like Labor Day married to April Fool rather than May and December.
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Mandy
Yassum
James Gadsden and the treaty that shaped a nation
James Gadsden, key figure in the Gadsden Purchase, served as Andrew Jackson’s adjutant and guided the treaty negotiations with Mexico that defined U S territorial boundaries.
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James
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W. C. Goodman
E. H. Swigert
J. E. White
Rogers
J. J. Lee
Astatula
Graves
Lake Louisa
Fort Meade
Polk County
Naples
Karl Lehmann
Sanford
John C. Lochners
Macon
Aame
Southern ‘Commercial Secretary’s Association
Lehmann
Ocala
Central Florida
Hotel Marion
Silver Springs
Silvers Paradise
Chicago
Lea D. Waterman
Catton
New York
Hosmer
the Lake Chamber of Commerce
Nateburg Commercial
Dr. Tormerce
Elks
Pierce
Ceme
Pinellas County
Board of County Commissioners
W. H. Richey, Sr
Concaeto
Edson R
State College
Talia Han i Sa
Great Britain
R. R
Fidence
America
First National Bank
Iiral Resert Systsn
C. C. Dooley
Standard Oil
Mt.Dora
Mount’ Dora
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