Mount Dora Topic subscription and notices
Mount Dora Topic announces subscription prices for one year two dollars six months one dollar and single copies six cents display advertising thirty five cents per line classed at twenty five cents a word entered as second class matter April seven nineteen sixteen at Mount Dora Florida. The column remarks on fall fashions predicting shorter girl legs next season and notes Florida’s boom times with a Florida article ranking high in the Saturday Evening Post.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Big Snake Story Largest Ever Seen Here Killed At Bee Branch
Hendry County News headlines a dramatic tale of a massive snake killed at Bee Branch. The note references Miss Mary and contrasts critical commentary with practical reporting, hinting at local intrigue in a historic context.
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Bee Branch
Hendry County
Mary
Happy Cop Whistles While Directing Traffic
A traffic cop is described as whistling constantly, contrasting the idea that only happy workers whistle. The light anecdote underscores the scene of daily duties with a humorous tone.
President Hoover Birthday Birthday Note
Next Sunday marks President Hoover's birthday born in 1874. If he spoke about it in an interview he might say the fifty fifth year is the hardest.
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President Hoover
Building up the community as a patriotic duty
A call to civic participation urges individuals to strengthen local communities as the foundation of a strong American nation. The message emphasizes personal responsibility in public life and service to society.
August Week Passes in Reflective Town Note
A reflective column notes that August has passed with chatter about back to school and winter visitors. The piece muses on the timing of prosperity and the upcoming season, suggesting a hopeful outlook despite the week slipping by.
Rock Springs Draws Crowds Near Lake County
Rock Springs near Lake County, just one mile into Orange, becomes a popular Thursday and Sunday gathering spot. If crowds grow, residents fear visitors will shift to Daytona Beach to escape the congestion.
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Rock. Springs
Lake County
Orange
Daytona Beach
Gilbert D. Leach as Leesburg Commercial editor on cover
The July issue of Florida News features Gilbert D. Leach, editor and publisher of the Leesburg Commercial, with a grim expression. The caption notes the photo was taken during a period of ups and downs as the Commercial operated as a daily.
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Florida
News
Gilbert D. Leach
Leesburg
Campaign for surplus reduce shows some progress
The passage notes locust plagues in Egypt, rats in China, saw-tail insects in Nevada, grasshopper outbreaks in the Dakotas, army worm in Georgia, and falling farm prices, suggesting some movement toward surplus reduction despite widespread agricultural pests.
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Egypt
China
Nevada
Dakotas
Georgia
Barometer of business stability notes Mount Dora bank report
The article highlights Mount Dora financial health citing the First National Bank of Mount Dora as of June 30 1930. It shows demand deposits 269 548 71 liquid assets 336 033 85 and total resources 597 331 59 covering both demand and time deposits 432 727 29. It also urges citrus growers to join the Citrus Exchange for 90 cent per box pricing and mentions canners signing contracts with the Florida Gold Company and other exchanges.
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Florida
Mount Dora
Truskett
First National Bank of
The Citys Front Walk A Call To Keep Mount Dora Neat
A civic plea urges Mount Dora residents to maintain the citys front walk free of weeds and unsightly patches. It argues that tidy parkways create favorable first impressions for visitors and tourists and that owners should be billed for city curb upkeep if lot conditions are vacant.
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Mount Dora
Growing grapefruit canneries expected to expand Florida industry
The grapefruit canning business is poised to grow in Florida with plans for new factories alongside citrus packing houses. Demand is rising, cannery output rises from salvage fruit, and this season’s canned supply may reach 2.5 to 3.0 million cases, up from 1.3 million last year.
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Florida
History of the Ages and aging claims debunked
The piece challenges reports of extraordinary ages like Zar Agha the Turkish visitor and notes insurance records show few reach 100. It cites New York Life and other insurers finding no proof of centenarians beyond rare cases, often linked to lifestyle choices such as avoiding whiskey tobacco coffee and meat.
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Zar Agha
United States
New York Life Insurance Company
Europe
News From F G MacMahon Letter to Mount Dora Friends
A letter from Mr. F G MacMahon received last week will interest his many Mount Dora friends. The message shares personal news and updates about the writer and his circle, reflecting community tie and local curiosity.
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F. G. Macmahon
Mount Dora
Hotel Franconia visit described from Mount Dora note
The letter from North Woodstock New Hampshire recounts hospitality at Hotel Franconia with guests Mr and Mrs Watt Graves Blanchard and Palmer and visitors from Portland and other locals. It praises the Franconia as a delightful base to see the White Mountains and notes plans to return to Florida next winter.
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Keller
Dora
Archie Hurlburt
Mount Dora
Archie
Woodstock
William Watt
Carl Graves
Hiram Blanchard
W. E. Palmer
Bradley
Portland
Ray Brown
Parker
Griffith
Franconia
White Mountains
Franconia Range
Prosperity and poltics clash in a Gulf Coast quip
A satirical flare sketches Chicago as a bid for prosperity and mocks Lindy, Florida politics, Byrd and Hoover'S praise, and the dollar's worth. It notes Mussolini's power, Lady Doyle's spirit messages, and a Lake Wales eisteddfod outbreak with lighthearted dental proofreader joke.
Keep Cool Gentlemen Sun Suit Proposals Stir Debate
Miss Ruth O'Brien of the Bureau of Home Economics in Washington urges men to abolish coats collars and ties and wear light fabrics and sandals to stay cool. She argues dress reform would cut costs and boost textile sales while lampooning heavy wool and rigid office attire. The commission also promotes sun suits for children and hints at adult versions.
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Ruth O'Brien
Bureau of Home Economics
Washington
Messrs. Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Congress
Call for Tax Reform Through Government Efficiency
A call to voters and citizens urging that taxes fall only if public officials run government like private businesses. It argues for ending duplicative efforts and waste, stopping government ventures into private industry, and prioritizing economy and efficiency over expediency to lower taxes.
Methodist Church Vacation Details and Schedule
The Methodist Episcopal Church outlines Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Mr. Nimnicht and morning service at 11:00 a.m. with Miss Anna Gallimore. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. led by the Epworth League and Mr. Daniel Bishop. Midweek service Wednesday with Mr. Loveless. Pastor J. H. Elder takes a month’s vacation visiting Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, and North Carolina, returning early September to resume pulpit duties.
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Nimnicht
Anna Gallimore
Epworth League
Daniel Bishop
Loveless
Miss Gallimore
Pulpit
Bishop
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Elder
Georgia
Indiana
Ohio
North Carolina
Methodist Church
Sunday Church Schedule At First Baptist
The First Baptist Church lists a 9 45 Sunday School led by R H Collins. Regular morning services at 11 00. B Y P U meetings at 6 45. Evening hour at 8 00 features Senior B Y P U with special songs and a missionary playlet.
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R. H. Collins
Community Church Sunday Schedule
The Congregational Community Church posts a Sunday program with Sunday School at 10 00 a m and a Young Peoples Hour at 7 00 p m with services listed in the church timetable.
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis services notice
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Testimonial meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church building All are welcome.
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First Church OF Christ Scientist
Eustis Corner Grove St
Lemon Avenue
Radio Schedule for WRUF Florida Station Highlights Variety Programs
The schedule covers WRUF Florida with times from 10:02 through 7:00 featuring news, music, homemaker chats, weather, mushroom talks, federal farm board interviews, German music and travelogues, Gilbert and Sullivan Pirates of Penzance, sports, health talks, and vocal performances by Puss Hartman and Miss Ruth Sigman with Paul Sigman.
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Sammy
Erdman West
Federal Farm Board
Florida
Germany
Ers
Puss Hartman
Southern Harmony Boys
Ruth Sigman
Paul Sigman
Scholarship Examinations In Tavares Florida 1930
Notice announces scholarship exams at Tavares High School on August 12 1930 for Lake County residents graduating from a four year high school. Two awards available a Senatorial to Florida State College for Women and a County to University of Florida with teaching requirements. Applicants must meet minimum averages, seat prerequisites, and bring writing materials.
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Tavares
Florida
Florida State College For Women
Han Rida
University of Florida
Lake County
Cuba and Japan sign new commercial treaty aims
Cuba appoints Dr. Orestes Ferrara as ambassador to Japan to push a commercial treaty. The pact seeks markets for Cuban sugar and potential imports of Japanese goods. Cuba opposes a reciprocal emigration clause but favors selective white immigration to diversify crops amid economic crisis.
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Cuba
Orestes Ferrara
Japan
Havana
United States
Notice on afternoon office hours through July and August
A public notice states the office will be open at 3 00 PM during July and August. It outlines temporary scheduling changes and directs affected residents to use specified contact channels for inquiries.
Baseball Results Report From Gainaceville Daily Sun
The Gainaceville Daily Sun provides a brief baseball results roundup at 7:35 with market updates at 7:40 and dispatches at 7:50 before the University of Florida segment at 8:00 is listed.
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Gainaceville Daily Sun
University of Florida
Women's Club Exhibit at Farm Week Display
Women’s clubs showcase home demonstration work at the University of Florida Peabody Hall during Farm Week August 11 to 15. The display spans dairy, poultry, gardening, canning, home improvement and more, with club members present daily to explain the wares.
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Peabody Hall
University of Florida
Boy Scouts Aid Civitan Book Drive in Wichita
The Boy Scouts of Wichita assisted the Civitan Club by collecting 10,000 books from local citizens for the city library.
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Boy Scouts of
Wichita
Kansas
Civitan Club
Merchants Sales Books in Carbon Back Offer
Mount Dora Topic notes merchants sell original carbon back books with 50 sets available. Each set priced at fifty cents per dozen.
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Merchants Sales
Mount Dora
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Blue Bird Tea Room
H. A. Eckholdt
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New Bank
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