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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1932
Page
4
A collection of wry observations notes urban habits and weather in a sunlit winter. Real estate activity appears brisk with a northern buyer spending 200000 on a St Peters burg residence. A claimed daylight advantage from the Empire State Building attracts interest.
A quirky note claims Florida has expunged the words winter and low mood from official vocabulary deeming them obsolete. The statement presents a lighthearted regional emphasis on sunshine and positivity in state discourse.
The Department of Game and Fresh Water Fish publishes Florida Birds, a heavily illustrated bulletin listing about 500 bird species found in the state. It features color plates and descriptions of the common varieties for easy identification.
The House Committee on public lands reports favorably on the bill establishing Everglades National Park. Secretary Wilbur and Horace M. Albright back the measure, which fits the national parks budget and would become a major eastern park attracting millions of visitors.
Benjamin G. Eynon, Pennsylvania motor vehicle commissioner, notes that early traffic regulation traces to 396 B C in Rome, where crowded Circus Maximus and market areas caused congestion. He cites Julius Caesar era conditions as an example of ancient traffic challenges.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce is praised for unifying civic groups and driving beneficial projects. The report in the Topic highlights constructive achievements, acknowledges President White and officials, and urges continued citizen support to foster growth and prosperity in the community.
Farm and Livestock Record manager Chas S Emerson predicts 1932 will lift Florida and the Southeast from hardship. He cites rising investments, population, road and harbor development, and a billion dollars in annual Southeast production, calling the region the Garden Spot of the Nation with Florida on the threshold of vast prosperity.
A Maine town highlights a woman known as the Jill-of-all-trades. She runs a barber shop and repairs boots while also being an expert automobile mechanic. She drives motor racks and sews, performing diverse tasks solo.
Management unveils a grand carnival spanning fifty acres and 300000 square feet for air space and spectators. A large air drome and spectacle area will be built to accommodate crowds. More than five key features are described, signaling an ambitious event.
The article urges Florida farmers to embrace a Live At Home program to secure life essentials, reduce reliance on market income, and improve home life. It highlights county and home demonstration agents, the value of surplus crops, and the potential for modern conveniences to enhance happiness and independence in rural communities.
Legalized race track betting failed to meet revenue expectations and has spurred a bootleg activity. Bookmakers in pool rooms attract bettors, reducing state income and hurting race track operators financially.
Ruth Bryan Owen thanks the editor for Christmas Seal Sale support aiding tuberculosis control. She notes 1931 mortality data suggesting a near record low tuberculosis death rate, though still leading cause of death among young adults. Best wishes for the year.
Excerpts from Verdi’s masterpieces highlight a nightly program at the South Florida Fair offering selections from the Italian operatic canon. Performances feature orchestral interludes and vocal numbers designed for fair audiences.
Services next Sunday feature Sunday school led by Mr Sidel at 10:00 a m an address by Mrs Jesse Allen at 11:00 a m highlighting Chautauqua and Foreign Mission work the Epworth League hosts a 6 30 p m service for youths and the pastor preaches at 7 30 p m mid week prayer at 7 30 p m conducted by James H Elder pastor prior note invites worshippers to attend
Evening service at 7 30 with song service and talk by Dr Miller. Young people at 6 30 p m until further notice. Bible school 10 00 a m Morning worship 11 00 a m Sermon by the pastor Young people's service 7 00 p m Wednesday 7 30 p m mid week service series on international peace All are invited to attend these services.
Mid week service at 7 p m. Sunday school at 9 45 a m. Morning worship 11 a m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m Pastor Matthew J Bouterse extends a cordial invitation to all to worship with us.
A narrator describes a disordered morning scene with scattered reflections on a world in conflict. The monologue frets about a war in China and Germany, while observations of a red poinsettia and morning dew frame thoughts on national mood and personal worries.
Instructions for preserving citrus jellies detailing kumquat jelly with sugar and water, prep steps with soda and multiple washings, extraction through cheesecloth and flannel bags, boiling to jellying point, and variations for sour orange and grapefruit jellies with specific sugar ratios and preparation notes.
A speaker mocks the state fee system and the prospect of another legislative session. He jokes about bankers, motorists, and an overburdened budget. He argues reform should come from reducing fees and imagines possible savings from Tallahassee. He ends with a wry warning about becoming old and feeable.
The advance blackberry shows promise in Florida tests at the Florida Experiment Station. Associate horticulturist Harold Mowry notes it is prolific, resistant to double blossom disease, firm for shipment and canning, and well suited to sand soils. Growers are advised to try the berry on a small scale.
A fragment discusses daily health practices including milk intake vegetables fruits meat eggs grains and cod liver oil. It notes the American Woman's Association housed in New York City in an AA club house with a large hotel for women offering gymnasium access and programs for entertainment and self-improvement.
At Coyles Half Acre Arena in La burg Miller knocked Searcy down twice in the second round and dominated the later rounds. In the final round Searcy was counted out after Miller’s hard blows. Searcy protested and called for a rematch at Leesburg. Friday, January 29.
Two bills in this session target communists with reforms. One authorizes the Department of Justice to suppress communist propaganda and activity. the other empowers immigration authorities to bar admission of communists and deport alien communists immediately.
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