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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
4
A noisy OCR fragment from Mount Dora Florida lists advertising rates 35¢ an inch and 25¢ minimum, plus a jumble of quotes, notes on public office, Chamber of Commerce, and random trivia about wages, taxation, women, and historical references. Limited legible items mention Lake County and boxing together a collage of sentences with no coherent story or date.
Florida celery growers urge a regulated marketing system to secure adequate returns. They cite a state marketing agreement similar to celery growers last season, noting 1935 shipments rose incomes to 4,035,000 dollars despite 1,100 fewer cars shipped than in 1934, due to orderly market movement.
A national survey of over 5,000 people finds newspaper ads are viewed as more trustworthy than politicians or sales pitches and that newspapers increase interest and guide public opinion. The piece cites Winston Churchill praising newspapers and urges continued safety and forest-fire prevention efforts along with state campaigns for safer highways and conservation.
The piece argues that readers of smaller newspapers form a vital body of thinking Americans. Editors of these papers maintain an essential intellectual role, keeping the public informed about happenings across the nation.
A columnist reflects on the campaign season jokingly deflecting accusations of bias while critiquing candidates for governor. He notes friends and rivals in Ocala and Arcadia, bemoans public opinion polls, and cites The Literary Digest and The New York Times on the limitations of polls for predicting November votes.
The Congregational Community Church announces services led by Pastor Andrew Melrose Brodie D D with Florence Gilbert Hanscom directing choir. Morning worship at 11 00 A M and a sermon titled Is Your Religion a Lift or a Load topics include good music timely topics and friendly welcome to all.
Corner Tenth and Tremain church led by Rev. A A Stanley offers Sunday school at 9:45 morning worship at 11:00 and Baptist Young People Union at 7:00 with Evening Worship at 8:00. Mid week service is Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. You are cordially invited to worship with us at any or all services.
A church notices worship services at 10 45 a m with Evangelist J O Barnes. Meetings are at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills and extend a cordial invitation to all to attend.
K C Moore Orange County Agricultural Agent was named by the Central Florida Exposition to direct judging and selection of farm products for the five day fair opening February 18. He will oversee all agricultural departments including seven county exhibits and community entries. Cash awards have been increased across citrus divisions with first prize up to 150 dollars and other prizes raised. A citrus exhibit contest for 25 dollar boxes is anticipated. A citrus judging group will select winning boxes. The fair also lists a poultry show led by Vail G. Dunlap as chairman with M W Heatherington and Frei W Otte as superintendent.
Effective January 1 1936 the town adopts a new water rate plan discontinuing service charges and shut off fees. Sprinkling rates are abolished and standard rates apply. Consumption over 100000 cubic feet annually is charged 10 cents per hundred cubic feet. A monthly stand by fee of 75 cents is charged whether water is used. By order of Town Council.
A concise maxim on success states that progress comes from decisive action. The person who decides to pursue opportunity then moves forward, rather than waiting for business to arrive. The quote emphasizes proactive effort and determination.
Janet Marie Jaques infant daughter of Edward B. and Sarahee Jaques aged 29 days died in Eustis Florida on January 13 1936 Burial held in Forest Cemetery Mount Dora with Dr A M Brodie in attendance.
Office boy reports a hungry tramp outside the editor's sanctum. The editor orders him brought in to see how the story unfolds, hoping to boost the paper's content and extend its run.
The Golden Triangle groups Eustis Umatilla Tavares and Mount Dora join to host the Presidents Birthday Ball on January 30. Proceeds support infantile paralysis causes with seventy percent to Harry Anna Crippled Children’s Home Umatilla and thirty percent to Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. The event features dances Girl Break tea at Lake County Country Club Mount Dora committee leads promotions with the Floridians band and UF Orchestra lineup.
Report notes that at present the simplest commodity to move in the North is a ticket to Florida. The line of buyers favors warm destinations, signaling steady demand for winter escapes.
Use Juniper oil and Buchu leaves to flush acids and waste. Laxative Bukets tablets claim to ease bladder irritation causing waking, desire, scanty flow, burning and back ache. Four days if not pleased, return for 25e. Mount Dora Pharmacy.
Report notes new dollar bill issue drawing public attention and sparking discussions on design, value, and economic impact amid ongoing fiscal policy debates.
A fragment laments a man who endlessly howls with no real complaint, describing the sound as deeply vile and irritating to hear. The voice conveys a sense of revulsion toward the persistent, complaining demeanor and its unsettling presence.
The First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lake County based in Leesburg, led by Justin Langille, reported a four percent stock dividend last week totaling over 5000 dollars. The firm holds assets around 300000 dollars, ranking as the largest association in the southeast.
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