Aug 22 1884 Births and 1888 Rail Line Update
The clipping records births: Aug 22 1884 in DeLand to Royal P Hamlin. Aug 26 1884 ens L Wiley born in Yalaha. Aug 28 1885 R D Keene born near Orlando. Aug 1888 Sanford to Tavares railroad completed. The rest comments criticize politics and society with wry humor on tariffs, debts, gambling, spelling, fashion, advertising and highways.
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Royal P. Hamlin
DeLand
Ens L. Wiley
Leesburg
Yalaha
R. D. Keene
Orlando
Sanford
Tavares
Cotton and Wheat Farmers Plea for Harvest Help
Texas cotton growers and Western wheat farmers issue distress calls for aid to harvest their crops as millions remain idle amid the farming season.
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Texas
West
Misplaced Justice Over Bicycle Drunk Driving Fine
A Chicago judge fined a man for riding a bicycle while intoxicated, labeled by some as a miscarriage of justice. The text argues that such an act deserves praise, not punishment, highlighting a clash between taxation era rhetoric and modern representation.
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Chicago
Philadelphia Teacher Teaches Same Class Fifty Seven Years
A Philadelphia educator is noted for instructing the same class for fifty seven years. The remark reflects on long tenure and the city’s reputation for slowness, not expected to imply extended schooling.
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Philadelphia
Bolita Ticket Sale Circulation in Mount Dora
Report circulates that Bolita tickets are sold daily in and around Mount Dora. Many buyers use money that should support their families. Those selling tickets have no respect for themselves or others. The buyer is equally guilty as the seller. Are you using money to support lawbreakers, and do you consider yourself a good citizen?
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Mount Dora
Farmers face 1937 prosperity with rising purchasing power
The piece notes a return to strong farm cash income in 1937, doubling since the 1932 low while prices rose slowly. It cites U S News comparing 1926 prosperity and 1919 wartime boom, predicting farmers will buy more city goods and uplift many trades as they spend billions this year.
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United States
Beautification urged for Eustis Mount Dora and Tavares area
Eustis leads a city beautification push with council steps to clean streets and unsightly spaces. Residents are urged to tidy grounds around homes to attract tourists as Florida predicts the season will be the state’s largest. Mount Dora is encouraged to join for broader benefits.
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Eustis
Florida
Mount Dora
Tavares
The Times-Herald Marks 68 Years Of Palatka Publishing
The Times-Herald of Palatka celebrates its 68th year of continuous publication reflecting on its mission to serve Putnam County. The piece emphasizes a personal yet impersonal approach aimed at unbiased clear reporting for the whole family and community readers.
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Times-Herald of
Palatka
Putnam County
NYA Opens Three School Shops in Three Counties
In Hernando, Gadsden and Volusia counties NYA boys are building three two room shops to house vocational training classes for boys and home economics for girls.
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Hernando
Gadsden
Volusia
NYA
Revival of Sea Island cotton in Florida gains traction
Florida revives Sea Island cotton after boll weevil control. About 20 000 acres planted this year, with 50 000 forecast next year. First bale sold to a Boston firm at 32 cents per pound. seed valued at $2 per bushel. J W Creel on the western county plans 12 to 15 bales from twenty acres as optimism grows that old leading status will return.
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Sea Island
Florida
Boston
Lake City
J. W. Creel
Creel
Mount Dora Street Plea For Cleaner Streets
A passionate message personifies the town’s streets and parks urging residents to keep public spaces clean. The speaker laments litter like papers shells popcorn bags and wrappers and asks citizens to dispose properly and show pride in the community.
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Mount Dora
Mount Dora Seeks United Religious Drift and Community Life
Heber D. Ketcham urges a stronger cooperative effort among Mount Dora's three churches. He envisions a sacred restful Sunday as a catalyst for community life to enhance Mount Dora as an attractive winter tourist spot with its scenery waters and pure lakes.
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Heber D. Ketcham
Mount Dora
Florida
Former Methodist pastor killed in auto accident
Reverend J. S. Grahl, former Mount Dora Methodist pastor from 1911 to 1913, died August 11 from injuries after an automobile accident near Sardis Georgia. His wife was injured as the car struck a bridge embankment, overturned and caught fire before an ambulance could arrive. At death he served at Lee Street Methodist Church Americus Georgia.
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J. S. Grahl
Mount Dora’ Methodist
Sardis
Girard
Grahl
George Henry Wills dies at Lake Monroe home
George Henry Wills aged 23 died Sunday at his parents home in Lake Monroe after living in the area 11 years. Born March 21 1914 in Eckert Colorado he is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob C Wills and sister Edna of Tampa. Funeral services were held at Erickson Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Rev W S Queen officiated.
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George Henry. Wills
Edna Wills
Lake Monroe
Mr. Wills
Florida
Eckert
Colo
Jacob C. Wills
Edna
Tampa
Erickson Funeral Home
Evergreen Cemetery
W. S. Queen
Coast Guard Records Year of Rescue and Seizures
Over the past year the Coast Guard saved 7500 people from drowning and assisted vessels in distress. It seized or reported 2000 navigation law violations and patrolled 275 regattas while removing 270 derelicts. Total aid to distressed vessels amounted to 65000000 dollars.
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Coast Guard
Florida Exhibit Cat Skirmish Stuns Exposition Crowd
Florida visitors recount a homegrown cat battle at the Exposition where Shanghai the Persian cat disrupted a professional boxing act. The trained cats were fighting onstage when Shanghai leaped in and toppled both performers, causing a stir among show staff and spectators.
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Florida
Lakeside Avenue
Exposition
Florida National
Earl Brown
Shanghai
Florida Manor
Transplanting Guava Plants At Any Time
Guava plants can be transplanted nearly any time of year. Bare-rooted stock should have tops cut back to match reduced root systems. Transplants demand ample water at transplanting and for a period after the move.
Florida Leads Nation With Fine Mortgage Record
Florida tops national rankings for mortgage refinancings and insured transactions in the first half of 1937, with 72 percent of Florida’s volume under consideration for appraisal. The state shows 85 percent growth in mortgages selected for appraisal versus 1936, and a 120 percent rise in new construction loans.
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New York
Texas
New Jersey
United States
Florida
Michigan
California
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Housing Administration
Parrish
Free Barbecue To Head Marion Co Labor Day Plans
A Marion County Labor Day celebration in Ocala will open the Swift and Company meat packing plant with a free barbecue. Notables such as Congressmen Joe Hendricks and Lex Green, Agriculture Commissioner Nathan Mayo, State Treasurer W. V. Knott, and Swift official George J. Stewart are expected to attend along with university and state officials. The event features games, a diamondball contest, an Ocala High School Band performance, and field day races. 5,000 to 7,000 people are anticipated and all activities are free.
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Ocala
Swift and Company
Wilson Turnipseed
Merchants Division
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Hendricks
Lex Green
Nathan Mayo
W. V. Knott
Frank Ingram
WPA
Wm. L. Wilson
L. M. Rhodes
Bureau of Markets
A. P. Spencer
Agricultural Extension Division
University of Florida
George J. Stewart
Chicago
Swift
Turnipseed
Ocala High School
Jacksonville
Ocala Recreational
R. H. Jarrell
Marion
Groveland Leads Groveland Area in Crop Shifts and Shipments
Groveland in Lake County expands crops to Sea Island cotton and tobacco alongside fruits vegetables and horticulture. Area plans carload shipments year round, with farmers reporting strong tomato cucumber yields and grape growers exceeding past years.
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Groveland
Lake County
Sea Island
Fort Lauderdale Sets Exchange Date with Creditors
Fort Lauderdale announces an exchange date on October 1 for creditors. About 85 percent of eligible creditors express willingness to participate, agreeing to the proposed terms and exchanges.
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Ft. Lauderdale
Sunday church schedule with services and classes
Sunday Sunday School at 9 45 for all ages. Morning Worship at 11 00. Areas service at 8 00. B Y P U at 6 30. Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30. Strangers welcome and all others without a regular church home.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal Eustis
Fla
D. T. Johnson
Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
G. G. Prince
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Mount Dora, Florida
Edith Edeburn
George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Mountoin
Lorida Press Association
Goward Florida
Atlas
Congressional Record
China
George Henry Wills
Ray E. Daniels
M. Wells
First National Oak
Cooley & Osborne
Law
Donnelly
Nation
Marion Co
Nnouncimenis
First Methodist Episcopal Church
D.D
CO Coane
Andrew Melrose Brodie
P. Barton Mumaw
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Church OF On Bible
Wosanis
ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes
Grove St
Badger Ave
Patrick Doyle
Clermont
FIRST
Church OF Christ Scientist
Christ Jesus
Fountain Inn
Eustis Street
W. M. Kennedy
Mount Dora, Fla
Louis R. Tremain Notary Public
Donnelly Ave
Pier Asele
Jacksonvilles
Ec Une
Seminole
Garnett Andrews
Corre St
J. B. Pound
Patten Chatancoge
Tenn
Desoto Savannah
Rehbaum& CO
Richardson
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Hospital
Cliff) White, Prop
Alfred Rehbaum
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
Ummer
J. D. Adkins
Wythe D. Sims
P. O. Box
Burr Knowlton
Catherine St
Pinellas County
Futch
Key West
PWA
T. H. Evans
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Watch Inspector
Seaboard Airline Railroad
Pine Street
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