Florida Fruit Fly Aid Ties Federal Funds to Citrus Relief
Secretary Hyde cites research on Mediterranean fruit fly as path to safer shipments and government reimbursements for destroyed crops. Hoover seeks Congress funding, with a $5,000,000 pool proposed, matching state funds for Florida citrus loss. Federal Farm Loan Board backs Florida Citrus Exchange funds for marketing and industry organization.
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Hyde
Florida
Hoover
Congress
New
Federal Farm Loan Board
Piorida Citrus Exchange
Cooperative
Florida Citrus. Exchange
County schools set to open September 9
County reports show 144 graduates from local high schools, evenly split by gender. Total county school property valued at 1,635,381 dollars with teachers earning about 120 dollars per month. Seven month term covers 42 maintained schools with total operating costs for the year outlined.
Cost per pupil estimates with added building costs
The figures show a base cost of about $249 375 82 representing roughly $44 per pupil annually. Including building costs would raise the total to an estimated $70 per pupil per year.
All Florida Products to Be Exhibited
A plan to show climate, agricultural and industrial opportunities will distribute a Florida exhibit to visitors. The exhibit, costing thousands by the railroad, aims to attract tourists settlers and capital and boost demand for Southeast agricultural and horticultural products while highlighting regional industrial prospects.
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Florida
Knotts Publicizes Fiscal Year Report Totals
Knotts releases the fiscal year report listing $238,653.51 principal for the sem inary and $6,308.25 in disbursements with no receipts. It also cites $47,678.81 and $42,740.24 for teachers examination and $13,247 and 14,806.75 for motor vehicle license maintenance.
Rollins Admits New Faculty Member 1929
Rollins College announces the addition of Professor Harry R. Pierce as Professor of Public Speaking. Pierce directed the Boston Lyceum School and built up public speaking at Ohio State University before joining Rollins, with ties to public chautauqua and the Redpath Bureau.
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Rollins College
Harry R. Pierce
Boston Lyceum School
Hamilton Holt
Pierce
Northwestern University
Mount Union College
Ohio
Ohio State University
Department of Public Speaking
Lyceum
Redpath Bureau
Unique Contest Announced by Commerce Body
The Jacksonville District office of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce announces a state wide contest with a possible grand prize of a free trip to Washington D C and presentations to President Hoover. The contest asks for useful articles made from odds and ends of lumber and old boxes. Age requirements are noted among the conditions.
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Jacksonville
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
United States Department of Commerce
Washington, D.D.C
Hoover
Codfish Uses and Canning Trends in Boston Foods
A discussion of codfish uses in Boston reveals shifts from the sacred cod phrase to modern industry. It notes canning methods, flavors, and recipes such as fish timbales and croquettes, highlighting canned cod as an affordable addition to meals and its varied preparation options.
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Boston
MtJiora Hardware contest rules and local travel notices
MtJiora Hardware outlines rules for a youth contest with age limits under 17 and both genders allowed. Entries must be made from YOU CAN MAKE IT plans using odds and ends of lumber and similar materials. The state is divided by 14 Boy Scout Councils with local committees appointed for judging.
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Boy Scout Councils
Boy Scout Council
Manuscript of Home Sweet Home Reveals Ballad's Early Fame
The British embassy official Leander McCormick Goodhart donated a manuscript of the ballad Home Sweet Home to the Library of Congress. It shows the song rose to popularity in the opera Clari by John Howard Payne with music by Henry Bishop, first heard from a Sicilian peasant girl. Payne’s notes place the manuscript date as September 18, 1829, and Librarian Putnam notes the author is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery Washington after a long wanderings.
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Congressional ‘Library
Leander McCormick- Goodhart
John Howard Payne
Convent Garden Theatre
London
Henry Bishop
Garden ‘ Theatre
Payne
Bishop
Herbert
Putnam
Oak Hill Cemetery
Washington
Sorrento Miss Mary Battle Returns From Eustis
Miss Mary Battle of Sorrento has returned from Eustis where she had been visiting relatives and is now at home awaiting further plans.
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Miss Mary Battle
Eustis
Montverde Vineyards Demand Keeps Bearing Plots Sold Out
The Montverde district vineyards remain in high demand with all existing bearing plots sold. New plantings begun January are expected to sell this fall and winter, with large tracts cleared to prepare for vines. Purchasers gain thirty months free supervision and true grape variety guarantees. The firm aims to grow Florida grape investment, citing shipable fruit approvals and rising prosperity as key drivers.
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Montverde
Florida
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MtJiora Hardware Company
Mt. Dora
G. C Battle Jr
Charles Flowers
Sanford
J.L. High
Nora Green
John Hunter
Daytona Beach
Carl Battle
Titusville
T. A. Battle
Hendersonville
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M. G. Cowart
Coronado
J. C. Cowart
Daisey, Ga
Victor
Rehbaum & Crane
Mount Dora
Sorrento
Lake Franklin Poultry
5Th Ave
Cruskitt
Fla
P. Si
Roosevelt
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