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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
4
Edith Edeburn Keller is credited with Mount Dora Topic content with Eugene L. Downs as editor. Plant superintendent listed. Second class matter entry recorded at Mount Dora Florida post office dated April 7 1916 under federal act of March 3 1879.
The Ocala Star reports the disappearance of J H Benjamin a Florida newspaper editor for forty five years last seen October 30 leaving the Star office by taxi to catch a train for Jacksonville en route to his son in Tampa. His suitcase left behind contained clothes for the trip raising concern among colleagues. Benjamin, widely known as Uncle Ben, was the oldest active editor in Florida since General Appleyard's death and is believed missing after retirement.
The State Board of Health reports November 1930 shows 2284 births and 149 deaths under one year, down from 2325 births and 127 deaths in 1929. It notes widespread neglect in preparing the coming generation and urges continued instruction for expectant mothers and support for welfare and health units to save Florida born children.
A discussion argues for higher insurance rates for risky drivers, replacing merit discounts with penalties. The piece notes current merit rating gives discounts to good drivers, while opponents say base rates must rise to fund merited surcharges. The text reflects skepticism and tentative consideration.
The text argues for raising rates for drivers with accidents to penalize bad risk, rather than rewarding careful drivers. It suggests higher costs as a stronger incentive for safe driving and welcomes practical programs that curb carelessness, noting penalties might deter risky behaviour more than bonuses encourage caution.
In a stark address President Hoover insists Congress is wasting time and harming the nation by quibbling over policy. He declares the truth behind the criticisms unavoidable and painful, drawing sharp public reaction from opponents.
The text argues for a scientific tariff adjustment to maximize global goods exchange without harming living standards or wages. It warns that high tariffs curb commerce and raise prices, while very low tariffs could hurt American labor. It calls on officials to seek a balanced tariff free from politics and sectional interests.
The piece argues crime persists due to flawed fundamentals in politics and law. It criticizes loopholes that let lawyers secure acquittals and the clash of conflicting statutes. It contends that tougher laws won’t fix crime without solid foundational reform of the legal and prison systems.
The Chicago Tribune notes how communication time has collapsed from months in the 19th century to minutes and seconds today. It cites London to Chicago messages shrinking from weeks to half an hour by 1900 and near instant voice transmission via telephone, praising private enterprise for shrinking distance.
The American Road Builders Association opened its 28th annual session in St Louis and announced a plan to aid unemployment via a major highway construction project. The result would be the finest paved system the world had ever seen.
The author recalls 1919 El Paso chaos as Villa's forces clash, reporters face danger, and a brave advertising man secures a front page scoop. He narrates personal trials, family sacrifices, and the city’s rough border atmosphere, contrasting Mount Franklin views with Juarez’s historic missions and stark poverty.
The Allied Arts invites Florida natives and winter residents to submit original poetry short stories music drama painting sculpture drawing and batik works for contests. Prizes include 10000 poetry prize 5000 two quill driver prizes 3500 and 1500 for short stories 5000 for music manuscripts 5000 for a one act play and 1500 1000 and 500 for various art categories. All contests close April 1 1931.
Federal Office of Education survey of fifty two land grant colleges shows many American students leave home states for training. In twenty five states more students enrolled from outside states than left any state. Fifty two institutions represent sixty eight foreign countries with Canada and China leading. Over half study agriculture engineering home economics and veterinary medicine.
Liza Grey Chaplin, famed actress and former light heavyweight champ George Carpentier present, is relieved of jewels worth 14000 by four yeggmen. Police pursue suspects.
The fragment recalls wandering vendors offering 50 cents worth of shrine histories in poor English. A Packard sedan carries a wealthy elderly man heading to Los Angeles to visit his daughter. The narrator notes a perilous ride post Hage and mentions contacts through a traveller's exchange.
The church lists Sunday schools at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and an evening sermon at 7:30 p.m. A mid week service is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The pastor James H Elder invites friends to attend.
Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m with morning worship at 11 a m preached by Pastor Matthew J Bouterse B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m evangelistic song and preaching at 7 30 p m good music and singing all are welcome
The Community Church Congregational offers Bible School at 10 a.m. Preaching Service at 11 a.m. A Young People's Meeting follows at 7 p.m. David B. Spencer is the pastor guiding the day’s program.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue announce Sunday services at 11 a m Sunday school at 9 45 a m testimonial meeting Wednesday evening at 8 p m reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 4 in church edifice all are welcome
Senator Henry Ashurst of Arizona introduces a resolution seeking the United States to acquire Lower California from Mexico. The region, about the size of Florida with 50 000 residents mostly Japanese, holds strategic value for naval power and possible Oriental settlement. A 150 mile northern corridor connects it to Mexico, and past plans considered exchanges involving Britain and Mexico, but no action is imminent.
The article notes Washington’s salary as first president was set at 25 000 dollars and remained until Grant’s second term in 1873 when raised to 50 000 dollars. It mentions legislative provisions from the Fifty ninth and Sixtieth Congresses related to presidential traveling expenses and pay.
Mr McAfee cites wildlife related spending totaling 252 million dollars from hunting, fishing, licenses and tourist expenditures. He estimates visitors spend over a million annually in forests and parks, with wildlife drawing power potentially adding about 21 million dollars yearly. He calls for wildlife habitat protection and winter feeding assistance by the public.
French veterans of World War II set plans for their 14th annual convention in Washington during the 200th anniversary commemoration of Washington’s birth. The event honors General Lafayette alongside Washingtons legacy. Senator David Reed of Pennsylvania proposes a $150,000 appropriation for convention entertainment to be managed by the American Legion’s national treasurer as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reviews the bill.
Hearing by the Senate lands committee on the Fletcher bill for relief of purchasers of lots in Harding township Florida is set for January 22.
A man fined for cutting trees on a forest preserve seeks permission to replace each tree with 1000 balsams. He cannot pay the penalty and proposes a swap while the department reports to the American Game Association on the plan.
Advertisement proclaims RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice with no mixing, promises odor control from cereals, and guarantees results. Offers sizes 35c, 65c, and $1.25 for five cakes, marketed for farms outbuildings and factories. Sold and guaranteed by local agents.
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