Overlooked Costs of Florida Wildfire Damage
A Florida forestry piece warns wildfires harmed far more than timber and honey crops. It cites thousands of bird nests destroyed, ground-nesting species imperiled, and beekeeping threatened as fires swept through swamps and grasslands, with beekeepers noting serious industry impact.
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Florida
Florida Forestry Conference
Ocala
Waldo Horton
Winter Haven
Florida State Beekeepers Association
State
Ten Years Ago In Mount Dora and Vicinity
Mount Dora chronicled social notes including trips by the Kirby family to Daytona Beach and the Wadsworths European voyage shortened by illness. Death of Lake County Chamber director Charles W Bayles noted. Died Donald Chester Abbott infant son of Benjamin H and Ida Foland Abbott. Honey crop report highlights hundreds of tons. Florida Forestry Association advocates conservation of all Florida resources.
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Donald Chester Abbott
Benjamin H. and
Ida Foland Abbott
Abbott
Rev
C. H. Foland
Mount Dora
Mary Lindeman
Daytona Beach
Florida Forestry Association
Florida
Town Employees Help Commission in Unemployment Effort
The Citizens' Employment Commission thanks town workers for hauling moss and trash at roadsides. City employees donated hours of extra work, removing tons of debris without complaint, aiding the effort to ease unemployment.
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Citizens’ Employment Commission
Commission
National Prohibition Force to be Cut by 75 Percent
Government announces a sweeping reduction in the prohibition enforcement budget by seventy five percent, signaling a major shift in policy. Officials say resources will be redirected to other public safety priorities while maintaining core regulatory functions.
Eastward Reach From Leningrad Tests Russian Frontiers
A statement notes that traveling 6000 miles east from Leningrad would reach the end of Russian territory, suggesting vast eastern extent and the geopolitical view of Russia’s breadth.
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Leningrad
Notice of Tax Deed Application Filed by Purchaser Carl Dees
Carl Dees, holder of Tax Certificate No. 28 dated August 5, 1929, has filed certificate and applied for a tax deed according to Florida law. The notice specifies the application for deed to issue as prescribed under Section 777 of the Revised General Statutes of Florida.
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Florida
Carl Dees
Tomatoes Show Frugal Ways With Canned Goods
The grocer urges buying several tomato cans during sales as prices drop and tomatoes remain a versatile ingredient. Two recipe ideas are offered: Tomato and Vegetable Cocktail using tomato juice string beans Worces tershire sauce and lemon juice, and a Ripe Olive and Cheese Roast layering tomato mixture with cheese olives crumbs and butter baked until golden.
Property tax certificate notice in Lake County
The notice states a tax certificate covers 20 acres in Lake County described as NE% of SW% Sec 28 Tp 19 S R 29 E, assessed to Allan H Finie. If not redeemed, a tax deed will issue on August 1 1932 following the certificate date recorded July 25 1932.
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Lake County
Allan H. Finie
Chicago Rail Network Topped by 29 Lines
Chicago is served by 29 railroads plus a dozen belt lines and electric roads to nearby cities. In contrast New York is entered by 16 railroads.
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Chicago
New York
Tax Deed Application Notice for Lake County Lot
C A Lawton holder of Tax Certificate 1413 dated July 7 1930 files for tax deed. The property described as Lot 4 Block 24 Astor in Lake County Florida may be deeded if not redeemed by August 15 1932. This notice is dated July 11 1932.
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C. A. Lawton
A. D
Lake County
Florida
Astor
Andrew Konda
Engraved card special extended for holiday gifts
Our special of 100 engraved cards and plate force has been so popular that we have arranged with the engraver to continue it for a few weeks longer. Get your supply now, or ahead, and use them for Christmas presents. See George Vincent, Zellwood.
Old Lady Shuns Two Cent Stamp Uses Mourning Stationery
A reminiscence recalls an elderly woman who avoided two cent stamps, preferring mourning stationery with a black border and red ink deemed inharmonious. It notes rainfall patterns with three heavy areas: Gulf Coast regions of Alabama and Mississippi, East Tennessee valleys, and the Pacific coast from Oregon to Washington.
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United States
Gulf Coast
Alabama
Mississippi
East Tennessee
Pacific
Oregon
Washington
Alaska Territory Size Compared to United States
The Alaska territory is one sixth the size of the United States with an area near 30000 square miles. New Jersey now treats kidnapping to extort ransom as a capital offense though juries may grant life imprisonment. A new Spanish bloc seeks to ban Ottara teas and suggests use only during employment improvements.
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Territory
Alaska
U. States
New Jersey
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Chamber of Commerce
Kirby
Carrie
Mamie True
Jos. T. Wadsworth
Mr. Wadsworth
Mount Noe
A. J. Mosteller
J. D
Orlando
That City
Charles W. Bayless
Grand Island
Yacht Club
M. W. Simpson
Burgess
Rehbaum
Willett
J. E. Wetz
Lake Ola
Mesdames Sherman
Varney
Miles, Klatte
Reed
Harris Brinson
Miss Johnson
W. S. Cadman
Norwood
Ohio
Mr. Cadman
Mount Ora
Town Employees Help Commission
George Vincent
Zellwood
Citrus Marketing and
T. & T. Squab Co
Eustis Road
Cash Grocery
Goodyear
CN Ee
Lolo
Okie
Donnelly
Tune IN Goodyear
Dorothy Darnit
Wanrle
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