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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
3
The text discusses illiteracy as defined by reading and writing ability for anyone over ten. It cites 1980 census figures total illiterates at 4,285,755 in a population over ten, with native whites 1,103,134 foreign born 1,304,084 and negroes 1,518,202.
An old account recounts explorers seeking a valley of gold within Ute lands. Tales mention a white captive killed to keep the mine secret, plus a Mexican woman who learned of the Taiopa ore from a Pima chief. Despite her proof and a long expedition, no one ever located the mine.
An ex service man named Charles Williams, reportedly lost in Superstition mountain, returned with twelve gold pieces and claimed a cache of about twenty pounds of gold. Assays identified one nugget as dental gold, an alloy of gold copper and a trace of platinum. Williams has not located the cache again but believes he will. The tale adds to mysteries surrounding Superstition.
Brig. Gen. Edgar T. Conley was appointed adjutant general of the United States Army with the rank of major general. He succeeds Maj. Gen. James I. McKinley, who retired. General Conley is nearly six?
Alexander Minkin, Soviet minister to Uruguay, was issued a passport as Uruguay severed relations with Russia. The move marks a diplomatic break affecting South American ties and recognition of Soviet officials amid the political shift.
A sewing pattern note promotes Pattern 9600 with a surplice bodice and slimming skirt lines for a flattering at home frock. Available in sizes 16 to 46. size 36 requires 5 yards of 36 inch fabric. Send 15 cents to The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept. 282 W Eighteenth St New York NY with name address style number and size.
Dr Harold Colton of the Museum of Northern Arizona announces an 800 year old oval bowl in northern Arizona near Whitsstaff. A joint expedition with Arizona State Teachers College Flagstaff led by J C McGregor uncovers a 100 by 45 foot court with seven to eight foot high sloping sides and a four rock floor goal. The find shows ball games were played across a wide area of ancient America, including Mayas and Aztecs.
McIntyre foresees 1936 as a year of super thrills and vast excitements. He warns Europe could burn with flames of conflict and nations may rise or fall. The speaker hopes for light amid the dark outlook though admits he often proves wrong.
Rex Beach in Cosmopolitan passes on tips from Dr. Stanley Green about proper posture. Do not sit with feet crossed or slouched. sit with weight on the base of the pelvis, head up, and bend at the hips to avoid spinal curvature and strain on heart, lungs, eyes, and nerves. Stand with weight on both legs and feet parallel.
A compact note explores fashion trends that suggest style stems from practicality rather than gendered norms, arguing that sensible attire can set the current vogue and redefine taste.
A crude ad claims a mysterious remedy named witness man sion alleviates coughs and bronchial irritation from colds with a nature aid approach. The message promises relief from the very first use.
Miss K Kennedy of Grand Street Pasadena California reports long lasting dandruff and itchy scalp relieved after using Cuticura Soap. She claims no dandruff and cleaner hair after an advertisement prompted trial. Ad copy notes Cuticura Soap and Ointment offered for skin and scalp complaints with prices and mail order details.
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