Board of Trade notes for Mount Dora and area
A collage of local notices and ads outlines events and safety concerns. A benefit for BARA cemetery work, Daughters of the King’s Daughters meeting change, a social dance and pot luck, a P. T. A. float in Eustis parade, and discussions on automobile liability insurance and political climate. Also mentions Persian shrines dismantling for exhibit in London in 1931.
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King’s Daughters
Thhe Reckman
Bettways
Nancy Stuart
Sur
Communt of Columbia
P.T. A
Eustis
Evening Post
the Mount
Casinsurance
Rail firms urge reform as profits plunge and credit falters
The industry argues that depleted earnings, rising taxes, and falling freight and passenger business in recent years have left railroads with slim returns. They stress massive investments in service, safety, and efficiency, warning retrenchment could trigger broader industrial and agricultural cuts and harm the nation's transport system.
Antelope Refuge Dilemma Sparks Rural Conservation Effort
W P Sullivan of Square Butte Montana faces a growing antelope herd on his 8000 acre refuge. With 450 animals and rising, he may release them to public grazing or convert the ranch into an antelope farm. Officials hail private conservation as a model and point to a new policy allowing landowners to be compensated for fostering wildlife.
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W. P. Sullivan, Stockman and Bank of
Mr. Sullivan
Sullivan
American Game Protective Association
United States
American Game Conference
New York
Educators Seek Census Illiteracy Data Disclosure
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the National Council of State Superintendents of Education urged Congress to require the Census Bureau to provide names and addresses of illiterate persons upon request by state education departments. Attorney General William D. Mitchell has ruled the Census Director may not release such personal data to individuals, associations, or even government units for educational purposes.
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Census Bureau
State Departments of Education
National Council of State Superintendents of Education
Milwaukee
Wis
William D. Mitchell
Houston Canal Spurs Growth and Trade Surge
The narrative praises Houston's ship canal linking the Gulf to inland ports, noting its 50 mile inland reach, 250 feet wide and 30 feet deep, and a multi‑million dollar cost. It cites port rankings as inland cotton port and export leader, and describes rapid vessel activity and economic impact. The piece also recounts travel anecdotes through Texas, mentioning encounters with ranchers, Brahma cattle, and personal reflections during a roadside journey toward San Antonio.
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Rer Cn
South
Florida
Houston
Gulf
Port Houston
South Main Street
Salvation Army Mission Hall
Salvation Army Ee
Redempion
India
Texas
Shrevenort
San Antonio
Schulenberg
Shreveport
Vermont Opposes Reapportionment Reducing House Seats
The Vermont community voices strong opposition to a reapportionment plan that would reduce the state's House seats to one, despite having two Senators. The piece notes Vermont's historical prominence and expresses concern from residents including Mr and Mrs White.
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Vermont
House of Representatives
White House
Lake County Poultry Association Monthly Meeting Notice
Lake County Poultry Association will hold its regular monthly meeting on January 8 at 7 30 p m in the County Court House, Tavares. This first meeting of the year will set committees and include a secretary treasurer financial report. President Kellogg led last year. O Shaddock will lead this year. All members and poultrymen urged to attend.
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Lake County Poultry Association
County Court House
Tavares
Poultry Association
Kellogg
Mount Dora
O. Shaddock
Lady Lake
Lake County
Prison reform pushes US prison to humane model
The next US prison will abandon bare steel cages for humane design inspired by European and American best practices. It will include small inner cells for hardened offenders, secure outer rooms, dormitories for compliant inmates, living quarters for improving prisoners, and modern diagnostic facilities. Representative George Graham spearheaded the reform legislation.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Europe
America
Department of Justice
George Graham
House Judiciary Committee
Graham
When the Home Paper Is Late in New Prague Times Minn
When the home paper runs late post office employees face many requests and complaints. The arrival of the hometown paper each week is eagerly anticipated in most homes. The piece notes that a post office patron did not complain about missing advertising circulars or mail order magazines.
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Post Office
New Prague Times
Minn
New Year Services Plan At Local Church
The church invites all to a full slate of New Year activities led by Pastor James H. Elder. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Mr. Loveless. Communion at 11:00. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m.. union meeting with Bob Jones at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Auditorium. mid week service Wednesday at 7:30.
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Loveless
Bob Jones
First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Services
Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 00 a m led by the pastor Evangelistic song and preaching at 7 30 p m B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m All are welcome with good music and singing.
Community Church Prayer and Service Schedule
The Community Church announces Bible School at 10 a.m. preaching service at 11 a.m. and a Young People's Meeting at 7 p.m led by Pastor David B. Spencer.
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David B. Spencer
Young People’s Meeting
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Notice
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue lists service times with Sunday 11 am worship and 9 45 am Sunday school. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 pm and reading room hours Tuesday and Saturday 2 to 4 pm in the church.
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First Church OF Christ
Eustis
Corner Grove St
Lemon Avenue
Deer Cause Auto Crashes Prompt Signs Along Highways
Deer in Pennsylvania have begun injuring cars at about 1000 per year, leading the Board of Game Commissioners to install illuminated highway signs. Officials warn motorists to slow down through major deer country to protect both drivers and the animals, which draw tourists and hunters alike.
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Pennsylvania
American Game Protective Association
Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners
Snake in House Hearing Aims to Sway Everglades Debate
During a House Public Lands Committee hearing on a bill to create a national park in the Florida Everglades, witness Dr. Howard A. Kelly released a live king snake to prove the area safe for visitors. Members and staff handled the reptile as it wriggled on the table, sparking startled amusement.
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House Public Lands Committee
Ruth Bryan Owen
Florida Everglades
Howard A. Kelly
Baltimore
Everglades
Dom
State University builds new infirmary on campus
A new campus infirmary is planned at State University with an estimated cost around 80000 dollars. Construction began recently and aims to improve on-site medical services for students and staff.
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State University
Hints for Success in Growing Roses in Florida
Florida Extension Service Bulletin details rose planting, spacing, stock, soil, sun, watering, pruning, and mass planting for Florida climates. It lists care steps, disease watch, and notes a free copy from the agricultural Extension Service in Gainesville. Also mentions Clewiston mill plans employing 2,000 workers on 23,000 acres of cane valued at $2,000,000.
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Florida Ral Extension Service
Texas
Florida
Agricultural Extension Service
Gainesville
Clewiston
Southern Sugar Co
Upper Everglades
Stockholders Meeting at First National Bank of Mount Dora
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Mount Dora Florida will be held at the bank office Tuesday January 13 1931 at 330 PM to elect directors and transact other business as needed.
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First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Florida
Change in Mail Schedule Effective Until Further Notice
Post office announces new daily outgoing mail closing times with exceptions for Sunday and inbound mail arrivals. Outgoing mail closes at 7 40 a m 12 29 p m 5 00 p m and 3 00 p m on Sundays. Incoming mail arrives 8 10 a m 12 59 p m daily except Sunday. Local Leesburg mail 12 59 p m daily and Sunday. Northern mail from Sanford handled by Daniel H Bishop postmaster.
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Leesburg
Northern Mail
Sanford Daniel H. Bishop
Proposed Ordinance Notice in Dora Town Council
The notice states an ordinance related to property in Dora Block 8 See 27 East Sly Range marks. the ordinance was introduced and passed at a meeting on January 13, 1930 and will be up for final adoption January 6, 1931. The council will hear objections at the final meeting. WM. J. JOHNSON Town Clerk.
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W. C
Dora
WM. J. Johnson
Miami radio studio opens at WQAM
A new Miami radio studio for WQAM began operations at Su tton, expanding local broadcasting. The unveiling marks a notable upgrade in regional media facilities and programming reach.
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Miami
Sutton Wqam
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