Florida Tax Reform Debate Sparks State Chamber Action
Letter from D B McKay questions tax policy and requests Florida leaders reveal experts cited by the State Chamber of Commerce on taxation. Peter O Knight defends Florida's tax system, urges real estate and tax reform focus, and endorses preserving current methods while rooting out waste.
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Knight
McKay
Securre Ag
the Times
State Chamber of Emmerce
Florida Association of Real Est
Chamber of Emerce
Burton's Garage in Mount Dora Draws Florida Atmosphere
Mount Dora's Burton's Garage at 346 Highland St features orange trees around the building and a lone palm by a gas pump, creating a sunny Central Florida ambiance for visitors. Customers are invited to pick and eat the oranges while waiting, and the ceiling resembles northern icicles.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Burton’s Garage
Highland St
Women Who Marry Statesmen
The article traces patterns of wives joining their husbands from Washington, noting cases where officials married former secretaries and teachers. It cites La Follette, Fiorello La Guardia, Schuyler Bland, Paul Kvale, Frank Murphy, and prior spouses of Herbert Hoover and Calvin Coolidge, highlighting professions and paths into political marriages.
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Washington
la Follette
Fiorelli la Guardia
Schuyler Bland
Virginia
Paul Kvale
Minnesota
Frank Murphy
Ohio
Herbert Hoover
California
Hoover
Coolidge
Massachusetts
Campbell May Make 250 Miles Per Hour
Daytona Beach becomes stage for Capt. Malcolm Campbell in a trial run of over 200 miles an hour on the Bluebird during the International Record Trials. Experts anticipate a new mark near 250 mph before February 16 as the beach improves. Local guidance urges visitors to watch from designated routes with free admission and no fees.
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Daytona Beach
Malcolm Campbell
Sir Henry Segrave
Campbell
Florida
Boards of Trade
Ocean Shore Boulevard
Port Orange
Halifax River
Eustis Tennis Tournament Entries Open for Washington Birthday
Entries for the Eustis Annual Tennis Tournament are open at Ferran Park's Administration Building. Events include men and women singles, men's doubles, mixed doubles, and junior events. Lake County residents are eligible. Junior entries close February 9 and all others February 16. Players must provide their own tennis balls for preliminaries.
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Eustis
Washington
Cattle Egrets Grow Near Cattle Across Continents
The article notes Cattle Egrets in warmer Europe Asia and Africa ride with grazing cattle to feed on grasshoppers and flies. They perch on cattle backs to pick off parasites benefiting cattle owners. A Little Blue Heron and Snowy Egret share similar behavior in Florida and nearby lakes. Construction nears completion on a bridge to replace Rutland bridge over the Withlacoochee River. Panama City-Southern Kraft drills a water well locally.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
India
Florida
Rutland
Withlacoochee River
Inverness-Wild
Famous Lecturer Will Speak Here
Paul Wilstach, noted author and traveler, will give his lecture on Mount Vernon and the Historic Potomac in Mount Dora for Washington's Birthday celebrations in Lake County. The talk, illustrated by 94 images from National Geographic photographers, aims to educate and delight and will tour Lake County schools starting February 9 with seating limited by venue.
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Washington
Mount Dora
Lake County
Paul Wilstach
Mount Vernon
Potomac
Wilstach
America
National Geographic Society
National Geographic Magazine
Tidewater Virginia
Jefferson and
Monticello
Pyrenees
Mediterranean
Florida
Moore
Nation Faces Ten Thousand Fire Deaths Each Year
The article states yearly ten thousand deaths and 25,000 injuries from fire in the nation. It notes a death to injury ratio of about one to two and one half and a daily toll of thirty three lives. It lists daily fires by location including schools churches hotels hospitals warehouses department stores theatres public garages printing plants and farms. Homes fire risk is not included in this excerpt.
Hazards in Fire and Auto Deaths Highlight Public Demand
The article contrasts rising automobile fatalities with fire deaths, noting fire causes stem from defective flues and wiring. It argues fire prevention is easier than curbing highway accidents, citing vast property losses and a long record of waste, then briefly mentions Lake Worth construction completion on deck at lake Worth inlet terminals.
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Lake Worth
Lake Worth Inlet
Work Advances On Dredging Three Mile Intra-Coastal Stretch
Fort Pierce crews push ahead with dredging along a three mile segment of the intra-coastal waterway. The project speeds toward deeper channels and improved navigation, with contractors and city officials overseeing the progress.
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Fort Pierce
Notice to creditors of W F Moon estate
Creditors and all claimants are required to present claims against the estate of W F Moon deceased to County Judge E M Tally in Lake County Florida within twelve months from January 16 1931 or claims will be barred. All filings must be sworn as required by law. Dated January 16 1931. Ada Josephine Oon, the estate.
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W. F. Moon
E. M. Tally
Lake County
Florida
Tavares
Ada Josephine Oon
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R G. Grassfield
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Builders Supply CO
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