Mount Dora Topic publication details and pricing
Mount Dora Topic is published weekly in Mount Dora Florida by Mount Dora Publishing Co with Edith Edeburn Keller as editor Eugene L Downs as plant superintendent and subscription prices listed at 2.00 for annual, six months 1.00, three months 0.60 and single copy 5 cents Display and classified ad rates are noted Entered as second class matter April 7 1916 at Mount Dora post office under the 1879 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Donnelly Stadium Court Hosts Weekend Basketball Game
Invite to spectators for Saturday evening at Donnelly stadium court to watch a basketball game. Encourages first time attendees to sample the sport and enjoy the contest.
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Donnelly Stadium
Local News Roundup Carries Over Story Lines
This week’s Topic presents overdue items from last week now carried forward. Crowded out coverage returns to the page in a compact recap of developments and updates from local sources.
Invitation to South Florida Fair in Tampa
The Topic has received press tickets to the South Florida Fair in Tampa from January 28 to February 8. The fair is a major annual Florida event and is well worth visiting. The Topic hopes attendees can join, and complimentary tickets are greatly appreciated.
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South Florida
Tampa
Florida
Temperature and barometer readings from Simpson Building
The article notes weekly readings of temperature and barometer for comparison with northern winter visitors. Instruments on the west wall of the Simpson Building in Donnelly venue at Fifth Corner were placed a year ago by local business people whose ads surround the instrument board. Readings occur at 12 o'clock noon daily.
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Simpson Building
Donnelly
Fifth
Mount Dora to Host Grand Community Building Opening
The town anticipates the Community Building opening as ground leveling and shrubbery work progress. Observers say the large, well arranged structure appears substantial and cost is notably low compared with similar buildings. Disinterested visitors praise Mount Dora’s facility.
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Mount Dora
Why We Eat Dessert at End of Meal
Dr B C H Harvey explains in Hygeia why desserts are eaten last. The first part of a meal is exposed to stomach acid and pepsin, while the dessert remains in the center, buffered and alkaline. Saliva ptyalin continues to act on carbohydrates for about an hour, aiding digestion even in acid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. C. H. Harvey
American Medical Association
Eckholdt Recalls Kellogg Telegram Meeting with Coolidge
H A Eckholdt recounts a telegram from Frank Kellogg introducing him to Calvin Coolidge. The meeting at Lake Side Inn leads to a warm reception and a vivid account of Eckholdt tutoring a self funded farm boy who later became a lawyer. Coolidge praises Kellogg and the encounter is described as a memorable life moment.
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H. A. Eckholdt
Frank B. Kellogg
Coolidge
Lan
Kellogg
H. A
Eckholdt
Lady Grace LaForce Celebrated in Mount Dora
Ida Agnes LaForce of Mount Dora Florida signs a January 18 1930 greeting praising Grace The Beloved and the home state. A man died in an apartment house at Eustis and was not found for two days. Eustis is described as a quiet winter retreat.
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Ida’ Agnes LaForce
Mount Dora
Florida
Eustis
Davenport Construction Year End Work Totals 400000
Davenport Construction completed work for the year ending November 1 in the city and surrounding territory including Haines City. The total was approximately 400000 dollars.
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Davenport
Haines City
Topics in Grief F H H Pokes Fun at Modern Life
A humorous column mocks correspondence schools and college yells like Pooh Harvard and Yale. The piece riffs on life’s mysteries as love, notes Afghanistan’s four kings, warns motorists away from Bolivia, and comments on a garish ticket office and modern art.
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Harvard
Yale
Just in Passing by R J Holly urging Florida wildlife protection
A column by R J Holly comments on Florida wildlife policy, Med Fly quarantines, and government actions. It notes Coolidge’s signed statement to the Orlando Sentinel, jokes about publicity in Florida papers, and mentions four million dollars planned for Florida road and bridge work in 1980 boosting employment and industry.
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Florida
Daily Papers
Garden Club Hints and Helps on Pests and Planting
Garden club hints from Gainesville experiment station advise spraying bougainvillea caterpillar with lead arsenate mixed 1.5 pounds per 50 gallons, adding soap for water hardness, plus ant control using cyanide, arsenate sugar syrup traps, and seed soaking to speed germination.
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Gainesville Experiment Station
Chip on Your Shoulder Phrase Challenges Cautious Walk
A cautious proverb warns against swagger without capability. It cautions that taking a confident stance requires assurance of ability and restraint if success is uncertain.
Cuban Money Supply Then and Now
The Cuban money stock at mid 1929 totaled about 138 million dollars, with 104.7 million in American currency and 33.6 million in Cuban money, per a Department of Finance report transmitted to the U.S. Department of Commerce by Commercial Attache Frederick Todd in Havana.
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Cuba
Department of Finance
Department of Commerce
Frederick Todd
Havana
Singing Tower booklet draws Florida and European ties to Lake Wales
Major H M Nornabell writes on Singing Tower near Lake Wales Polk County attracting Florida attention. The pamphlet covers carillons their role in U S and Netherlands France Belgium and origins. Booklets available prepaid by mail for 28 cents in stamps.
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Tuary
Six Tower
Lake Wales
Polk County
Florida
H. M. Nornabell
Mountain Lake Sanctuary
Netherlands
France
Belgium
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society 60th Anniversary Talk
Mrs. Pickard of Eustis will speak at the Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday January 26 at 7 30 pm marking the sixty year anniversary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society. She will share items from the Columbus Ohio anniversary and display curios from missionary fields. Good music and a cordial invitation to all to attend.
St Augustine Coffee House Opens at Cathedral and Charlotte
Jacksonville awards contract for Riverside Park Methodist Church Sunday School plant at the Peo ple's Bank corner. Project value about 75000 dollars for modern construction at Riverside Park location.
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St. Augustine—Coffee House
People’s Bank
Cathedral and
Charlotte Streets
Jacksonville
Riverside Park Methodist Church
Church Announcements Sunday Schedule and Address by Mrs Pickard
Sunday school at 10 00 A M morning german at 11 00 Epworth League at 6 30 P M evening service 7 30 led by W F M S address by Mrs Pickard of Eustis public invited mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 please take notice On Wed-
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Epworth League
Synaogues and Jewish Worship Depicted In Bible Scene
Pastor James H. Elder invites all to view a hand painted picture showing the interior of synagogues and Jewish worship at the time of Christ. The free exhibit supports expenses through free will offerings and welcomes churchgoers and friends to all services.
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Holy Land
James H. Elder
Community Church Plans and Honored Sunday School Leaders
The article outlines the Community Church schedule with Sunday School at 9 a.m. Morning Worship at 11 a.m. and other services. It notes the January 26 topic What Is Our Church Planning This Year and records tokens of appreciation given to Charlotte Fitch and Mrs. E J Tallant for perfect attendance in 1929.
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D. B. Spencer
Christian Endeavor
Ladies Aid Society
Charlotte Fitch
S. S
E. J. Tallant
Sunshine
Baptist Tabernacle Sunday Services Schedule
The pastor D. P. Montgomery invites the public to attend Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Worship services are at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Evening B Y P U is at 6:30 p.m. A prayer meeting is held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
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D. P. Montgomery
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Notice
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue invites all to Sunday services at 11 am Sunday school at 9 45 am testimonial meeting Wednesday evening at 8 pm reading room open Tuesday and Saturday 2 to 4 pm in church edifice all are welcome.
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Corner Grove St
Lemon Avenue
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Edith Edeburn
Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Sadeee
H. A . Eckholdt
Afghanistan
Bolivia
R. J. Holly
California
Calvin Coolidge
Orlando Sentinel
Sentinel
Bill Glenn
Bob Holly
Times- Union
Police Gazette
Congress
Joe Diggin
Titusville Advocate
Joe
Garden Club
Knight Builders’ Service
W. Forsyth, St. Jacksonville, Fla
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chrysler
Lake County
THE
Auto Inn CO
Eustis, Fla
Swift
Baldwin’s Cash Grocery
Baptist Tabernacle
First Church OF Christ
R. C. Conklin
Donnelly St. Mount Dora
Fla
M. E. Marsh
Podiatrist
Alexander
Mount Dora, Florida
Lillian L. Goodrich
R. N. Graduate Masseuse
Tel
Rehbaum
Donnelly St
Fourth Ave
Rehbaum & Co
Lakeside Inn Co
Philip Carey
Carey
Builders Supply CO
Mount Dora Publishing CO
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