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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1931
Page
4
Mount Dora topic section of a Florida newspaper lists classified advertising rates and guidelines. It notes 35 cents per line with a 25 cent minimum and that the paper is entered as second class matter on April 7, 1916 in Mount Dora under federal act.
The town contemplates adopting Roger Babson's approach to easing local debt payments, aiming to be among the first to implement the plan.
The Comptroller of the Currency told Roger Babson before Christmas that Florida banks top those in other states. Tampa Tribune notes this as a fresh New Year boost, praising Florida banks for stability and strong statewide reputation, with Mount Dora's First National highlighted for steady leadership during difficult years.
The paper comments on the Florida Citrus Exchange ad report urging cooperative control of at least 75 percent to stabilize the industry. It calls for growers and business leaders to bury differences and support cooperative marketing with a thorough, exhaustive trial and 25 to 30 minutes of study.
A warning cautions that safe home use appliances can turn dangerous with improper fluids. Cheap substitute cleaners such as gasoline create explosive vapor hazards in dry cleaning setups. Education and careful handling are urged to cut fire waste and losses.
L. R. Alderman of the Office of Education argues that about 15,000,000 adults cannot read well enough to follow manuals. He says education raises living standards and that opening unused schools could train unemployed workers and provide jobs for teachers while reducing unemployment through a smarter use of leisure and self employment opportunities.
A. selective policy of immigration was advocated by Commissioner General of Migration Harry E. Hull. He argued selective immigration would ease unemployment and crime, suggesting only applicants with economic use be admitted. Hull asserted American labor is entitled to selective immigration and officials should choose at the source those who will contribute to industrial development. A New Year’s resolution urged neighbors to cooperate for social, recreational and educational improvement.
The narrator recalls a health journey ending in San Antonio with Maggie and a 76 year old man who runs a fleet of vintage vending machines. They tour oil fields, pottery labs, and five missions including Alamo and San Jose, then chase a long 615 mile overland journey to El Paso with a fortuitous ride from a soldier. The piece blends local industry, history, and travel notes into a nostalgic diary voice.
Pastor Matthew J. Bouterse leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m in all departments with morning worship at 11 00 a m and a sermon by the pastor B Y P U gathers at 6 45 p m followed by evangelistic song and preaching at 7 30 p m good music and singing encouraged everyone to attend
David B. Spencer leads Bible School at 10 a.m. and preaching service at 11 a.m. A Young People's Meeting follows at 7 p.m. The Congregational church announces its weekly program.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue offers Sunday services at 11 a m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Testimonial meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church building All are welcome.
Anna W. McGee wife of Edward S. McGee longtime Mount Dora winter resident died suddenly at her New Haven summer home on December 30 1930 after years of failing health Burial was held the following Saturday in New Haven She and her husband spent winters in Mount Dora Home on Grandview avenue later sold and a McDonald and Ninth streets residence became their winter home She was active in civic life and a Yacht Club member Survived by her husband one brother and three sisters
The Congressional Record attracts under 1,000 readers though it circulates to Congressmen and officials. It costs about $600,000 annually to the federal government. Each senator and the Vice President receive 88 copies per issue while each representative gets 60. A small number goes to the Congressional Library, officials, foreign legations, and press correspondents. The thickest edition ever issued.
The report notes a declining birth rate from 1915 to 1928 affecting school populations and rising concerns over teacher supply. It cites selective admission practices for teacher training, increased certification requirements, and a shift toward three-year posthigh school prep. Vocational education enrollment surpassed one million in 1930, with courses funded jointly by federal and state programs.
The fragment notes that about half of a 296 page Record covers remarks by Senator Robert M. La Follette during a March 1917 filibuster on a railroad rate bill. It also mentions short notices where both houses met and adjourned without business.
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