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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1931
Page
4
In Tallahassee residents condemn fanciful city names while noting they are not responsible for legislative actions. Historic Old Ironsides will perform with a winter visit itinerary from Jeville on December 11th to West on April 2nd after Florida stops.
The reader questions whether the added one cent gas tax is fairly distributed. Pinellas County pays about $120 000 into the fund and would receive roughly $12 000, while Collier County contributes about $6 000 and receives far less in return.
The Lake County Citizen notes that the agreeable Florida climate attracts prominent figures such as Rockefeller Edison Ford Firestone and other notables to own winter homes and that thousands of visitors return year after year for the season.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports 11 000 subscriptions to the Mount Dora Topic over three weeks. The publisher notes Mount Dora is growing and expanding as locals work while other towns stagnate.
Hotels and rooming houses in Mexico near the Texas border expect a boom after the U S government closed Rio Grande bridges from 9 PM to 8 AM to curb gambling in the United States. Texans will likely travel north at night to cross during the band.
The article notes that mail now travels from the Arctic to the Pacific Coast in hours, a stark contrast to earlier times when mail was carried by a slower service. It reflects on how far government mail transportation has progressed since its early days.
A letter from Ernest Mus, Comptroller, states no funds are available to publish the laws enacted by the legislature this year due to the State Treasury’s financial condition. He notes that publication is suspended for the year under the current budgetary constraints.
The Eustis Lake Region discusses an advertising plan to send one thousand copies of the Mount Dora Topic to local families for thirteen weeks. The plan aims to cultivate familiarity and positive feeling toward Mount Dora through repeated weekly papers and follow up, convincing readers of the town’s healthful climate and appealing surroundings.
Florida grows bulbs into a major industry with favorable soil and climate. Southern Bulb Company of South Jacksonville runs a 200 acre farm and aims to ship 5 million bulbs this season, with the first carload sent August 18 and about twenty more cars expected. The high national demand makes bulb cultivation lucrative, especially in Florida’s seasonable climate.
A Florida Advocate report notes a truck grower near Wauchula sold 600 dollars of cucumbers from land last spring before planting peppers. Vines later yielded eleven hampers of cakes sold at 1.50 a crate. The crop arose on land without fertilizer, highlighting Florida soil productivity with further pickings expected.
Mount Dora business GOOD. BUSINESS orders one thousand copies of the Mount Dora Topic to be mailed to a select list of tourists and home seekers for thirteen weeks. The paper will carry illustrated special feature articles about Mount Dora during the mailing period. The plan is praised as valuable business for Mount Dora-Jasper News.
Governor Carlton says new revenue sources enacted by the last legislature will not yield sufficient funds for the general revenue fund. He notes the amount expected from these sources falls short of meeting state obligations.
The message urges early preparation for winter tourists to ensure attractive accommodations and entertainment. It highlights tourism as a valuable state asset and credits Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce with efforts to attract visitors and encourage hospitality and suitable preparations.
The piece urges stronger forest preservation in Florida citing reckless acts and careless campfires as causes of destructive fires. It echoes the Times-Union comparing sap in trees to blood in the body, warning against actions that set woods ablaze and harm natural assets.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce held its semi annual meeting in Orlando on August 12. The new Florida National Advertising Council was organized to cooperate with the Chamber in promoting Florida and its attractive features. Plans call for spending $500,000 annually on this effort.
Medical authorities state grapefruit provides an alkaline blood reserve that improves skin. widespread dissemination could boost consumption, especially among women, as it is promoted as a healthy diet and an active agent for clear skin and rosy complexion.
Floridans seize lower costs as July building permit totals exceed June by more than 270000. Materials once 100 dollars a unit now about 80, and home equipment prices dip to the lowest since 1917, signaling a broad fall in construction expenses.
The August 13 issue of the Taylor County News extols Perry and Taylor County with twenty two pages detailing historical, industrial and agricultural advantages. The edition presents a comprehensive view of progress and attainment reflecting local development.
A quirky miscellaneous quiz page explains: first friction matches by John Walker in 1827, Scotland, kinship, Arkansas, and Jones not serving in World War II. It defines amulet red letter day Statuary Hall Poe and The Gold Bug, and Hobson’s Choice origin tied to Hobson’s tavern horse allotment.
A citizen extols Mount Dora noting strong finances and prompt bond payments. The town boasts churches, ample stores, hotels, a thriving Chamber of Commerce, a modern Community Building, a winter program, and an active tourist club. Recent Florida legislative reports are mentioned.
A brief exhortation declares that prosperity stands before us, inviting collective courage and forward-looking resolve to seize forthcoming opportunities. The tone urges confidence and unity as the nation faces upcoming challenges and rewards.
Clifford R. Hiatt notes Farmers Week in Gainesville attracted large citrus and poultry contingents. Key talks covered fertilization, irrigation, root rot and tree trunk diseases, marketing costs, and citrus research. Lake County members attended sessions, with the Lake County Poultry Association meeting led by President Wale and talks on breeder value and cooperation.
A renowned writer and traveler visiting Mount Dora extols its climate and charm. He says summer brings healthful warmth with low humidity while winter remains cool but not cold. He adds Mount Dora offers a year round tonic blending June and October, inviting full living without fatigue.
The Shriners at their fifty seventh annual convention in Cleveland selected San Francisco as the next meeting place, announcing the decision recently.
The schedule lists Sunday school at 10:00 a m morning sermon at 11:00 Epworth League at 6 30 p m and evening sermon at 7 30 followed by a mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m The pastor invites friends to all services James H Elder signs the notice as pastor.
Community Church announces Bible school at 10:00 a m and young people service at 7:00 p m Pastor David B Spencer leads the church First Baptist holds Sunday school at 9:45 a m worship at 11:00 a m Pastor Matthew J Bouterse delivers the sermon B Y P U gathers at 6:45 p m Evangelistic singing and preaching at 8:00 p m All are welcome.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Testimonial meeting Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church edifice. All are welcome.
The final section of Highway No 28 linking Palatka to Grandin was opened, completing the route. Officials praised improved travel efficiency and reduced congestion for residents and travelers along the corridor.
Final settlement filed in probate court for the estate of Semi Lona A. Dy ry sp ely Goerre of Parise ida. Administrator Louise B. Mitchill, 4, declares settlement and requests court approval. Address: Mourit Dora, aye.
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