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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1932
Page
4
The column recalls old sayings about lager beer and advertising while urging Christmas Seals for tuberculosis aid. It notes new motor license tags, Governor Carlton resuming law practice in Tampa, soap consumption myths, and jokes about autos and marchers shaping public sentiment and job seeking after March 4.
The St. Petersburg Independent notes two men recently caught eighty four thousand pounds of fish in one haul at Indian Pass. The piece also reports Arkansas pronunciation settled by the state General Assembly declaring it Ar kansaw.
The source notes a Florida law enacted in 1868 prohibiting duels over elections was not disobeyed in any instance during the last general election, illustrating an improvement in public conduct this period.
Post office receipts in Jacksonville for November fell by about $4,000 compared with last year at two cent postage. A schoolboy explains kiss as a noun used as a conjunction, never declined, more common than proper, not very singular, and it agrees with me.
A New York banking house claims women will own all wealth in the United States by 2025 if they continue accumulating property at the present rate. Another authority argues the trend won’t change much since they already control most money. The Pennsylvania Railroad adds a swimming pool to a Florida special car, a liberal luxury move NY Sun calls bad business that may train passengers to expect more.
The report from the Commissioner of Agriculture extols Florida’s wealth in crops and modern farming in Dade County. It notes 27 442 acres farmed by 3 515 workers with 703 electric plants, 440 water works and 272 tractors. Tomatoes lead with 7 787 acres valued at 1.5 million dollars, citrus others, eggs and milk produced in large quantities, and a strong dairy sector with 6 332 cows. The Southeastern Council in eight states seeks education, welfare, industry and agricultural prosperity plus rural electrification and forest preservation to raise living standards. The project faces long-term implementation but aims to build a sound economic base for the South.
The Florida Grape Growers Association will meet in Leesburg next Tuesday to discuss industry interests in Lake County. The program includes lectures on industry problems and practical field demonstrations of pruning grafting and related cultivation methods.
The twentieth census of agriculture and manufactures reveals Florida gains with Seminole County, though small, making a major impact. Seminole's celery crop last year contributed $1,433,000 to local growers, with other truck crops grown in large quantities.
The Spartanburg Times reports a local farmer attempted coffee cultivation. Seeds from South America were planted in April and by July the plants yellowed. He harvested the pods, parched the beans, and brewed a small batch of coffee.
US Department of Agriculture reports last year saw 397,722 acres burned in national forests down from 605,073 acres the year before. Firefighting and protection costs were reduced by three million dollars. Despite better totals, carelessness remains a major fire cause with 6710 fires overall and 4015 man caused. Yet last year’s record is the best in years.
A call for legislative action to ban hitch-hiking along highways cites risks to motorists property and life due to unverified riders. It notes several states already have such laws and urges universal adoption for public safety and to prevent robberies and injuries. Florida wildlife protection is also highlighted with large refuges and recent area closures.
The Arcadian explains the difference between news stories and editorials. Reporters reflect happenings without injecting paper’s opinions while headlines and details serve news value. It acknowledges discomfort in printing content that may hurt feelings but asserts factual obligation remains.
Report describes the Florida Fair in Tampa on January 31 featuring a fully mechanical House Mechanical Man at the Tampa Electric booth who walks talks smokes and answers questions. It notes a nighttime pirate attack planned by King Gasparilla and his crew illuminated for a grand party. The piece urges support for the Jacksonville Children's Home Society and emphasizes aid to needy children during Christmas.
A local real estate agent reports strong interest in Florida property with inquiries from 17 states and steady daily visits from potential buyers. He says Florida is the best investment and forecasts many foreign plates becoming Florida plates as buyers relocate for winter homes.
George Shillibeer born 1787 in London built and ran the first street buses in his native city. He began July 4 1829 with two vehicles drawn by three horses carrying 22 passengers. After naval service his conductors were naval officers' sons. Competition and railways ended his bus business, then he moved to undertakings and invented a combined hearse and mourning coach.
The preparation of marmalade began in China and used sour oranges as the primary fruit.
Church notices no evening service except Wednesday prayer at 7 30 pm. On Sunday December 25 at 7 30 pm the Christmas pageant The Light on the Way will be presented followed by treats at the Christmas tree. Pastor CHURCH G Leon Wells at 409 Fifth Avenue East.
Morning worship at 11 o clock and Bible School at 10 a m. Young People meet at 7 p m. A six week service begins midweek. The public is invited. Pastor David B Spencer leads.
The church invites worshippers to attend Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 a m on Sunday Also a Baptist Young People and Evening worship at 6 30 p m plus a mid week service on Wednesday at 7 30 p m A hearty welcome is extended to all attendees
The regular Christian Science service is held in the Public Library building every Sunday morning at eleven o'clock. The Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is held at eight o'clock, Sunday school is held every Sunday morning at ten. The public is cordially invited to these.
On the first Lord's Day at 3 P M Bro Hugh E Gar rett of Daytona will preach. On the second Lord's Day at 3 P M Bro John H Adams of Leesburg will preach. Bible study for children and adults at 2 30 P M all welcome.
First Presbyterian Church in Sorrento Florida schedules Bible school at ten morning worship at eleven and an eight o clock Christmas Pageant. A Woman’s Church Aid Society meeting is set for 2 30 Thursday at Miss Hattie Allen’s home plus an Hour of Prayer at eight Wednesday with the topic The Power of Prayer. Reverend Robert Joseph Diven D D leads.
The December Farm and Live Stock Record celebrates a Christmas number with a four color cover and varied features. Live Stock reviews the Savannah fat stock show and Florida tick eradication with a new color map. Dairying poultry and Apalachicola oysters are highlighted as notable Florida products.
Irene Penfield Alvord as ancillary executrix of the estate of John Alvord Deceased in Tavares Florida applies for approval of final account and vouchers and for discharge. The notice is dated the 2nd day of November.
Carl S. Risley, executor, files final account and vouchers with Lake County Florida Circuit Court in Ta vares for approval and his commission as executor. The filing date is December 8, with Mount Dora as the P O address.
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