Florida insights and forecasts in a 1930s prose mix
A collection of aphorisms and observations on work, optimism, and Florida life. Notes on summer gains, common sense, advertising, fishing, and happiness. Reports of Florida raw materials destined for northern markets and thriving tobacco prices in Live Oak. Announcement of Atlanta chosen to host the 1939 Baptist World Alliance meeting with Roosevelt’s request included.
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Florida
Orice
Atlanta
Baptists of the World
Berlin
Germany
Baptist
World Alliance
Roosevelt
Fake mimeographed papers prey on merchants in many sections
Complaints arise of free distribution mimeo sheets aimed at selling small ads. A local operator advertises a daily mimeographed paper for Golden Triangle area but merchants doubt its value and some refuse. The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce warns to scrutinize such ventures and offers guidance to advertisers.
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Golden Triangle
Eustis
Tavares
Mount Dora
Cassia
Chamber, of ‘Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora Strives for Clean and Green Town Image
Mount Dora residents increasingly maintain summer and year round premises to avoid a deserted village look. Centipede grass aids lawn care while weeds decline with summer rains. cooperation with the Mayor could keep every town lot clean. Forest Cemetery and parkways showcase the city’s beauty. with shared motto Clean and Green Mount Dora could become the most beautiful town in central Florida.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Sylvan
Mount
R. N. White
Park Board
Forest Cemetery
Florida exhibit registration rise at Century of Progress
Interest in Florida's display at the Century of Progress grows with a reported fifty percent increase in registrations seeking information about the state, according to Chicago reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Chicago
Opportunities for Youth Rise From Low Mood
The article urges optimism for young people amid downturns. It cites Dean Bliss predicting engineer demand by 1936 and asserts broad future opportunities across fields. Florida’s climate is touted as heat-free and ideal for year round activity, with travel boosts and a push to market the state as a constant pleasure destination.
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Collins P. Bliss
New York University College of Engineering
Dean Bliss
Florida
Gulf
Atlantic
Clyde ‘Line
Wisconsin bass protection urged by Lake County reader
A 1934 letter from Mrs. George C. Keller of Mount Dora Florida argues for strict closed spawning seasons and a state law against commercial netting of black bass in Wisconsin. The writer cites hatcheries, license schemes, and potential tourism gains to boost Lake County fishing and local economies amid drought and low water. The note also mentions Arcadia Florida as a site for a government beef canning plant and broader relief efforts.
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Three Lakes
Wisconsin
George C. Keller
Mount Dora
Florida
Keller
Heart of the Lakes
Lake County
U. S
You
Mr. Keller
Gene Downs
Drouth
Arcadia
Pastor Sermons and Epworth League Schedule
Perry B James the pastor during the Magia period will be announced each week at 10 45. Attorn J W Hunter of Tavares will speak Sunday. Epworth League will meet each Sunday evening at 7 00.
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Perry B. James
Attorn
J. W. Hunter
Tavares
Spea
Epworth League
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
William Renfroe Lambert is the pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Worship at 11 00 a m. Evening service at 7 00 p m. Baptist You see Peoples Union at 8 00 p m. Mid week service Wednesday at 8 00 p m. You are invited to worship with us at any or all services.
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First Baptist Church
William ‘Renfroe Lambert
Pas Renfroe Lam Lambert
Seem
Peoples Union
Mount Dora Pride Reflects Civic Spirit and Growth
Perry B. James portrays Mount Dora as a tight knit community built by courageous founders. The city’s parks churches schools and industries anchor a tourist centered town with year round vitality and a hopeful southern future inspired by Henry Ford.
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Perry B. James
St. Paul
Rome
Mount Dora
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Mount Dora, Florida
M National Editorial Associa
LON
MBER
Association
Live Oak
New York Herald-Tribune
Congress
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Peorl
David B. Spencer
DR. Richardson
Fourth Avenue
Fla
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine
ST Ery Hospital
Eustis, Fla
Elizabeth
Waller
Osteopathic — Medicine
M. Wells
First National Bank
Cooley & Messer Attorneys AT Law
Mount Dora, Fla
Samuel C. Peacock
Donnelly St
J. J. West
Telephor
Nan J. Stuart
Aft Your A
Gay Services
Harold Wilson
Rehbaum & Crane
Our City
Henry Ford
South
Ray Eckholdt
Chrysler and Packard
9Th & Donnelly
Coleman’s Bread
Coleman
White House Paints
Perkins Paint Co
S. S. Sadler & CO
Jersey
Cliff) White, Prop
Signs of the Times
Hong Kong Noodle & Company
Builders Supply Company
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