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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
4
A collection of satirical lines jokes and observations from the Times Union touching on women and their wit arithmetic aging and authority. A scientist links fiction as fuel to solve coal issues and a calico clad girl earns instant attention. The tone is flippant and opinionated.
The Dallas Morning News editor notes projected casting of Norma Shearer and Clark Gable for the leading roles if the film starts while they are still young enough. The editor adds a remark about taxation carrying a dark side in its impact.
Republicans claim President Roosevelt caused the Ringling Bros. circus shutdown. They allege the move reflects a pattern of regulatory pressure against the circus industry.
Mr. F. B. Latham formerly of Mason County Kentucky now in Mount Dora mails the Leader's 50th anniversary edition. The 176 page issue carries boosters for the Blue Grass State throughout the publication.
The Census Bureau reports the South’s population rise outpaced other regions and Florida tops both the South and the nation, signaling growing prosperity through stronger demographic gains.
The 90 day residence rule aided a record number of divorces in Florida last year with 7,852 decrees. Meanwhile marriages also hit a high at 25,660, surpassing 1936's 24,211.
The Red Bug or Chigger, a tiny West Indian and South American native, teeth into skin with powerful penetration. Though small, its bite provokes intense itching and scratching, a common sorrows of berry pickers in the season.
The Detroit Free Press notes improving conditions across the city with a loosening of spending. National reports from the Federal Reserve District for the Southeast cite less steep May declines in retail and fewer business failures. Construction contracts rose over 25 percent from last year and cotton, citrus, and agricultural sectors show gains.
Fred J. Lee of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce told Albany Florida tourism officials that cattle and hogs roaming highways and poor lighting deter visitors. He urged stricter laws and safer roads to stop losses in tourist travel to the South and Florida.
Florida orange and grapefruit juices gain demand across the country. A June Chicago survey found 91 percent of stores stocked canned orange juice and all had canned grapefruit juice, signaling growing interest supported by national food organizations.
The verse condemns lofty peace talk while greed and self interest drive policy. A Tampa report notes cigar production this year over 386 million, about two million more than the same period last year.
From Congressman Joe Hendricks comes a report on district needs for a new Post Office. The Inter-Departmental Building Committee will choose a site this year, weighing town size population postal receipts and growth. The note covers road projects funding forestry and civil service exams.
At a Lake Wales dinner hosted by the Florida Citrus Commission, growers shippers and newspaper men debated the citrus industry’s direction. Topics included seed versus seedless fruit, selling by weight or carload, advertising ideas, and cooperation to avoid infighting while planning for next season.
Lake County agriculture is highlighted by leading grapes and grape products at the Florida State Grape Growers Show in Moneverde. The county expects a $65,000 gross crop value this year and urges dairy owners to test cows for Bangs disease to prevent undulant fever outbreaks.
A letter humorously laments heavy taxes and licenses crushing business, listing myriad levies from business and amusement taxes to insurance and licenses while claiming a miraculous sale of wolf pups to raise funds. The writer stacks authorities and laws to explain why a check cannot be sent.
The column lists morning worship times and weekly activities for First to Episcopal, First Baptist, and Community Church with notes on Sunday School sermon topics and mid week services. It notes July and August changes and welcomes visitors and travelers.
The Church of God on Liberty Street led by Rev G G Prince offers regular worship at 11 a m and 7 p m weekly with Sunday School at 10 a m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m. Worshippers invited.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis Florida invites the public to Sunday School at 9 45 a m and Sunday service at 11 a m with the subject Sacrament Wednesday evening meetings at 8 p m offering testimonies experiences and remarks on Christian Science Free reading room at 117 Eustis Street open daily except Sunday and holidays from 3 to 5 p m where the Bible and all Christian Science literature may be read borrowed or purchased
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