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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
3
Chicagoan notes farmers face heat drought and hope for relief. He observes advertising stability amid lean money, cites local advertisers, and praises summer’s end and nature’s display. Mentions a Tan gerine News motor trip and a small farm for sale as land values lag.
The BBB warns against using tire definitions to compare products. Firestone ads tout extra value from Gum Dipped tires and mail order brands. The notice urges shoppers to judge real value by performance and savings, citing May to July sales peaks and widespread consumer trust in Firestone tires.
The column recalls local happenings and people from nearby Zellwood, including a Dorman family reunion, changes in temperature, memories of creek swimming, and a church lunch misdeed. It reflects on community service and the editor’s dedication beyond profit.
C A Cobb in Gainesville says Florida dairy prospects are unparalleled. Butterfat prices top Middle West by about one third as Florida markets 25 million dollars of dairy products not grown locally. He notes cattle tick decline and shows 2000 Jersey cows plus other breeds brought in and over 2000 acres of permanent pastures for a durable dairy foundation.
A Texas Experiment Station scientist will begin work in Florida on September 1st, joining a project likely involving agricultural research and regional collaboration with Florida institutions. The move marks a state-to-state exchange within agricultural science.
Women attendees of Farmer and Fruit Growers Week return home with inspiration and plans for the year. Reports will be shared in club meetings. Notable speakers include Dr. Margaret Sanders, Raymon F. Maguire, Dr. Charles H. Herty, and C A Cobb. A two day Bread School is planned for August 31 and September 1 in Eustis with Mrs Joy Belle Hess leading demonstrations.
Dr. H. P. Traub head of the USDA sub tropical fruits section has been assigned to Florida. He will conduct research in cooperation with the Florida Experiment Station and focus on cold storage and related experiments.
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