Mount Dora Tonie Published in Florida Post
Mount Dora publication appears as a second class matter entry dated April 7 1916 at Mount Dora post office under act of March 3 1879.
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Mount Dora
Florida
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1932
Page
4
Florida Planting Lead in George Washington Memorial trees
The Florida region reports planting over 225000 George Washington Memorial trees, with Tampa's population listed as 101000 though 98310 attended the South Florida Fair on February 5. The Times Union contrasts the corn on the cob versus a flute player and notes pleasures and pains in listening.
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Tampa
Florida
Preference For Woman Who Makes Biscuits And Gravy
A Times Union remark mocks courting norms by praising a girl who bakes biscuits and gravy herself over girls who rely on others bonbons. The comic tone echoes Dickensian diction with playful mischief and social satire.
Sunday Night Traffic Warning From 1931 Stats
Officials urge staying off streets 6 to 7 p m on Sundays to avoid highest danger hour. Data from 1931 shows this 60 minute period accounted for many deaths and injuries among tens of thousands.
Melbourne Launches City Beautification Plan
The east coast city of Melbourne adopts an extensive beautification program with a definite plan for planting trees shrubs and flowering plants across the city and along approaches. Civic and other organizations will each have a specific role in carrying out the plans.
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Melbourne
Kentucky Colonel Tax Proposal Targets State Revenue
Kentucky moves a bill in the general assembly to tax each person titled Kentucky Colonel at 100 dollars annually. The measure arises as the state is crowded with honored individuals after recent governors issued the title in large numbers.
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Kentucky
General Assembly
Robinson Crusoe Serial Adaptation Proves Popular
The Florida Keys Sun in Key West tested serialization of Robinson Crusoe and found it an instant hit, despite the work being cited as the universe’s third best selling book. The editor of a publishers' magazine had suggested the serial format would endure, and the test confirms enduring appeal.
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Florida Keys Sun
Key West
Mount Dora Orchestra Stands Out in Local Arts Scene
In Mount Dora, a community with notable institutions, the Mount Dora Orchestra is highlighted for its exceptional quality. The group is praised for its cohesion, regular rehearsals, and ability to deliver high level music for the town of its size, a rare achievement among similar communities.
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Mount Dora
Smiths statement triggers wide editorial reaction nationwide
Alfred E Smith says he would accept a nomination only if called and stresses he did not seek the presidency. Editors label his stance a ruinous policy, while others, including the Atlanta Constitution, note a shift toward Roosevelt as the logical leader and imminent convention frontrunner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Smith
Atlanta Constitution
East
Curley
Boston
Smith
Roosevelt
Avon Park Reports Early Peaches After February Harvest
The first peaches of the season were reported from Avon Park on February 9. They were brought in by grower By rum Shockley, with other growers in the area noting peaches nearly ripe.
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Avon Park
Byrum Shockley
Plant Now for Garden Beauty and Fresh Vegetables
Now is the time to plant the garden with vegetables of all kinds including tender varieties. After mid February frost danger passes. February also suits planting flowers and shrubs. Have flowers and a garden for beautification and fresh produce.
William Wrigley Jr. A Pioneer Of Advertising
William Wrigley Jr. dies leaving a legacy built on aggressive advertising. The chewing gum founder turned a five cent product into a vast business through millions spent on campaigns. His mottoes emphasize seizing opportunity and relentless promotion.
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William Wrigley Jr
Wrigley
Taylor County News
Florida winter visitor Dr J N Bishop paced 58 years
Dr J N Bishop, a New York physician aged 87, plans February and March in Sebring after visiting Florida for 58 years. He arrived first in 1874 and witnessed Florida's growth, helped build the Sanford to Wildwood telegraph line, and built the Ta var es Sanford railroad. He claims a prolific winter visit record and a long bet on Florida records.
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J. N. Bishop
New York
Florida
Times-Union
Sebring
Our
Sanford
Wildwood
Tavares
Tangelo Named From Tangerine And Pomelo Fruit Hybrid
The Times-Union describes Tangelo as a citrus cross of grapefruit orange and tangerine, noting its juiciness and appeal. It mentions Jacksonville trailing Mount Dora in tangelo shipments to Washington and cites 1914 recognition and a 1921 Congressional Record note. The Mount Dora Tangelo grove of William Watt supplied exhibited fruit in the Senate.
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Times-Union
Florida
Jacksonville
Mount Dora
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Congressional Record
Senate
William Watt
Town Advertiser Says Business Names Matter
A passage from American Bankers Magazine urges all local businessmen to include their name and business in town newspapers. It argues that a town’s life depends on active advertising and that strangers should be able to identify local commerce from the paper.
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American Bankers Magazine
Lake Wales Hosts Black Bass Fishing Tournament in March
Lake Wales prepares extensively for a black bass fishing tournament in March drawing competitors from across the country. Two hundred registration cards have been signed, with northern and eastern anglers represented, and $300 in prizes to be awarded by the Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce.
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Lake Wales
Senator Fletcher outlines farm loan rules from Agriculture
Senator Fletcher reports Department of Agriculture loan regulations to aid farmers. Loans target those with land for seeding and lacking funds for seeds fertilizer feed and fuel. Maximum loans are 400 dollars per person and 1600 dollars per landowner tenant. Applicants must use approved seed and methods and plant a home garden and feed crops for stock. Contact county agricultural agent for details.
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Duncan A. Fletcher
Department of Agriculture
Fletcher
Senator Norris proposal aims to end lame duck sessions
A long delayed Norris plan to abolish lame duck sessions of Congress appears poised to pass both chambers. The constitutional amendment has cleared the Senate in every session since 1923 but never reached a House vote until now. The measure, already reported favorably to the House, would shift presidential and congressional transition timing.
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Norris
Nebraska
Congress
Senate
House
Church services schedule and quarterly meeting
The church lays out Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League devotional at 6:30 p.m. evening service at 7:30 p.m. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The last Quarterly Conference meets Wednesday March 2 in prayer service with Rev. Radcliffe presiding. Public invited. James H. Elder, Pastor.
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Epworth League
Radcliffe
James H. Elder
Community Church Schedule and Services
The Congregational church announces youth meetings at 6 30 p m and a young people's service at 7 p m Weekly Bible school at 10 00 a m Morning worship at 11 00 a m with a sermon by the pastor Midweek service on Wednesdays at 7 30 p m features discussions on international peace All are invited David B Spencer pastor.
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Young People’s
Bible School
First Baptist Church worship schedule announced
Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school is graded in all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship begins at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Pastor Matthew J Bouterse extends a cordial invitation to all to come and worship with us.
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First Baptist Church
Matthew J. Bouterse
Inauguration Timeline Clarified for New Senators and Representatives
The article notes that officers assume office on March 4, roughly four months after an election, while newly elected senators and representatives do not take seats until thirteen months after the election, outlining a lengthy transition period.
Southern farmers urged to boost home production and markets
The article warns that southern farming relies heavily on outside food and feed imports. Georgia alone spent 56 million dollars last year on supplies from other states. To achieve independence and prosperity, southern farmers must expand staple production for home markets and reduce reliance on external sources.
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Georgia
Orchestra Concert Program Highlights From March Schedule
The program lists eight to nine pieces led by United Liberty conductor F H Losey. Selections include Overture Mosaic by J S Seredy, Serenade Les Millions d Arlequin by R Drigo, Gavotte Dancing Dolls by Seredy, The Cup Winner March by Louis Tocaben, Impassionate Dream by J Rosas, Bohemian Girl by Balfe, Minuet from First Symphony by Valensia, and La Media Noche by J Aviles.
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United Liberty
F. H. Losey
Overture
Mosaic
J. S. Seredy
Les Millions
Arlequin
R. Drigo
Gavotte
Dancing Dolls
Seredy
Louis Tocaben
J. Rosas
Bohemian
Balfe
Symphonie
Valensia
J. Aviles
Critics Roast Florida Lore In Burdon Comic Rant
A porch note style column lampoons a Florida travel piece by Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. and editorials from Tampa and Miami. The writer ridicules claims of oyster shell roads and hurricane havoc while mocking national history debates and public woes.
Lincoln birthday program at school assembly observed
Abraham Lincoln birthday was observed with exercises at a Friday school assembly. The eighth grade led the program with a girls’ song directed by Mrs. E. E. Truskett, readings by Lurlene Green and Flora Morley, and Eleanor Wells offered a prize essay on the History of Mount Dora.
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Abraham Lincoln
E. E. Truskett
Lurlene Green
Flora Morley
Eleanor Wells
Mount Dora
In Memoriam Bishop Mann Remembered for South Florida Progress
obituary notes Bishop Camer on Mann who guided Southern Florida from missionary district to diocese in 1922. He helped raise the Episcopal Endowment Fund and served nineteen years in the territory before dying in Winter Park at age 79. Survived by wife Mary LeCain and two children.
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South Florida
Episcopal Church
Mann
Winter Park
Florida
John D. Wing
Cameron Mann
New York City
Duncan Cameron Mann
Caroline B. Schuyler
Hobart College
Geneva
N. Y
General Theological Seminary
Coxe
New York
Branchport
Dresden
St. Peter’s Church
Albany
Southern
Bishop Gray
Bishop Mann
Mary LeCain
Cincinnati
William Edgar Fisher
Clinton M. Harbison
Lexington
Alexander Mann
D. D. Bishop
Pittsburgh
Charles D. Marin
Memphis
Tenn
W. H. Chapman
H. D. Ashley
Kansas City
Seven Pound Ten Ounce Sweet Potato Shown in Hendry County
A seven pounds ten ounce Porto Rica Yam sweet potato was brought to the Hendry County News office Saturday by County Superintendent Stallings. The tuber was grown on T. E. Miller’s farm about five miles west of LaBelle and is noted to be sweet and delicious. Sweet potatoes grow easily in this Florida region.
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Hendry
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Edith Edeburn Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Eevee
Plant Supt
Tangelo
Methodist Episcopal
Community Church
David B. Spencer
Donnelly Park
Harry Payne Burton
Cosmopolitan
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Cornelius
America
Hathaway
Bob Bentley
Harry Wells
Palm Beach
Miami
Tamiami Trail
Mr. Vanderbilt
U. S. Weather Bureau
Mother Nature
State Road Department
Miami Chamber of Commerce
Richard W. Gray
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr
Burton
Tampa Tribune
George Washington
Washington
Hanson
Virginia
George
Delaware
Russell Kay
Arthur Brisbane
Lincoln
School Assembly
Koverflor
Builders Supply CO
C. W. Cliff Palmer
Magnolia Ave
Eustis
J. L. Ruble
W. D. Hiscock
Hospital For
N. Orange Ave
Orlando
DR. M. Wells
Mount Dora, Fla
New Bank
Thomas H. Cooley
LAW
Elizabeth
R. C. Conklin, M. D
West Sixth Ave
DR. Richardson
Fourth Ave
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