Leesburg and Mount Dora Advertiser Digest 1875 1888
A Mount Dora based publication notes Leesburg incorporation vote 23 2 with J G Wallace as first mayor and Aiken Savender marshal, plus 1888 Tavares county seat election. It recalls Semi Tropical newspaper origins in Eustis and oblique quotes on finance, happiness, and bankers from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leesburg
J. G. Wallace
Aiken Savender
Marshall
F. C. Childs
Eustis
B. H. Vogt
Hill Brothers
Eustis Lake Region
Vogt
Tavares
Lake County
Income tax inspectors alive says a headline
A provocative remark questions public restraint and hints at a mass murder sentiment towards inspectors. The quote accuses the American people of enjoying violence while asserting inspectors remain alive. The piece implies tension around tax authority and civic response.
Farmers Guide Warns Against Cockroach Raising
AUS pamphlet jokes about cockroaches with a punch line praising eradication for households. The humorous note contrasts the idea of rearing roaches with a preferred guide on elimination for homemakers.
Fort Lauderdale permits slightly under Jacksonville in May
Fort Lauderdale issued building permits totaling 281 972 dollars while Jacksonville reached 282 879 dollars according to Chamber of Commerce figures, despite Jacksonville's larger population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lauderdale
Jacksonville
Chamber of Commerce
The Blue Book of Southern Progress Portrays Industrial Growth
The Blue Book of Southern Progress reports over 450 million dollars invested in Southern industry in the 18 months ending July 1 1937. It notes industrial evolution since 1929 and highlights new plants turning Southern raw materials into products like tung oil pine paper starch from sweet potatoes and cotton goods. Northern and western interests seek plant sites as agriculture fuels science driven expansion toward a future industrial center for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Progress
South
Margaret Mitchell
King Cotton
Princess of Petroleum
Lower South
Summer vacations and the call for true rest
The New York Herald Tribune laments that Americans return from two week or longer holidays more exhausted than before. It urges embracing genuine repose like pets and birds do, contrasting leisure with restless vitality. The piece notes the value of simple, restorative pleasures in warm climates and rural scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald- Tribune
Florida
Tampa's Record Growth Highlights Progressive City Image
The Tampa Tribune notes a strong year with record building in June the highest since 1927 bank clearings the highest since 1930 and year to date up over 3 million. Post office receipts hit a peak since 1929 cigars produced expanded by 28 million for the year revenue up 200000 from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
South
Tampa Tribune
Bern
Debates On Separation of Powers At 1787 Convention
The article recounts July 1787 discussions among the Constitutional Convention delegates on separation of powers among Legislative Executive and Judicial branches. It notes proposals for judicial selection by the Executive with Senate consent and debates over term lengths and direct or indirect public ratification. Next week coverage promises discussion of the National Executive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus King
Massacchusetts
James Wilson
Pennsylvania
Nathaniel Gorham
Massachusetts
Senate
Madison
George Mason
Virginia
See Florida First This Summer Says Man From Florida
An optimistic narrator contrasts Florida heat with the north and west. He praises Florida’s milder evenings and refreshing shade, recounts a day at Bradenton Beach, and urges readers to vacation in Florida for comfort and local attractions. He argues Gulf Stream and air conditioning shape Florida summers.
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North
Middle West
Florida
Cleveland
Ohio
Bradenton Beach
Gulf
MC Semin Acksonville
Florida Garnett. Andrews
Jacksonville
Ttiten
Desots Nore Ayi Ot
Satsuma Grower Group To Market Through Florida Citrus Exchange
The Gulf Coast Satsuma Exchange of Silverhill Alabama completes a marketing contract with the Florida Citrus Exchange. Satsumas from the Northeast Gulf Coast region will be shipped under the Sugar Sweet brand with Sealed Sweet and Mor juice trademarks likely adopted. Shipments will come from Round Lake Ensley Loxley and LaRon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Coast Satsuma Exchange
Silverhill
Alabama
Satsuma Exchange
Gulf Coast Citrus Exchange
Satsuma
Gulf Coast
Umas
Florida
Mississ
O. F. E. Winberg
Florida Citrus Exchange
Round Lake
Ensley
Loxley
LaRon
Mississippi
Last Grapes to Cleveland Displayed from Lake County
A final shipment of Lake County grapes was sent to the Great Lakes Exposition for display. The grapes, grown and packed by F W Davidson of Montverde, were shipped with Lake County Chamber of Commerce support and have been shown in the Florida Exhibit at Cleveland for over two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Vessels Dock at Port Everglades After Short Run
Two ships entered the inside slip at Port Everglades under their own power within 17 minutes after turning from deep water off the Florida coast. The maneuver concluded a brief transit from the shipping lanes as the vessels approached the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Everglades
Florida
Fourth at Bushnell draws record Fourth of July crowd
Four thousand people from Sumter Lake Marion and Pasco counties gathered at Dade Park Bushnell for a July Fourth celebration. Bands from Leesburg and Bushnell high schools performed. Speakers included State Senator Fred Touchton and local officials. A large barbecue and various entertainments accompanied the gathering. The crowd favored an annual event at Dade Park.
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Sumter
Lake
Marion
Pasco
Dade Park
Bushnell
Leesburg
P. D. Howell
Broward Miller
Bushnell Boosters Club
Spon
Fred Touchton
Dade City
A. P. Buie
Ocala
John Burke
J.C. Getson
Col
W. F. Robinson
District Welfare Board
J. C. B. Koonce
Eustis
B. D. Harris
Karl Lehmann
Montverde
Concensus
Address by Pastor on The Elements of Success at NNOU
The NNOU church announces services with Minister Heber D. Ketcham delivering a sermon on The Elements of Success at 10 45 a m. Organist Jeannette Pike and church school supervised by Daniel H Bishop. Young people participate including Lee French Jr recounting the Scouts Jamboree at Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal
Heber D. Ketcham
D.D
Jeannette Pike
Daniel H. Bishop
Lee French, Jr
Washington
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule
The church at Corner Tenth and Tremain led by Rev. Neslie V. Underwood offers Sunday School at 9:45 with classes for all ages, morning worship at 11, evening service at 8, B Y P U at 6 30, and a mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m Strangers welcome and all others without a regular church home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Corner Tenth
Tremain
Neslie V. Underwood
Community Church Notices Include Staff and Bible School Time
Pastor Andrew Melrose Brodie and Choir Director Barton Mumaw lead the service with Florence Gilbert Hanscom as organist. Bible School is scheduled for 10 A.M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Melrose Brodie
D.D
Barton Mumaw
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
St Thomas Episcopal Service Schedule Florida
Saint Thomas Episcopal invites at 9 45 a m Sunday School and 11 a m Morning Prayer and Sermon Holy Communion observed first Sunday each month Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Thomas Episcopal
Fla
D. T. Johnson
Church of Christ Lake Park Worship Schedule Card
The Church of Christ at Lake Park on Rossiter Street and Sanford Road schedules Sunday services with Bible study at 10 a.m. and Lord's Supper at 11 to 12. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Lord's Day evenings. A Women's Bible Class meets Wednesday at 3 p.m. and a Prayer and Praise Service is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Lake
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
St Marys of the Lakes parish service schedule
St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church Grove Street and Avenue Eustis lists services led by Rev Patrick Kevie. Sunday masses are 8:00 a m at Clermont and 10:00 a m at Eustis. First Friday Mass is 7:30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes
Grove St
Ave. Eustis
Patrick Kevie
Sun
Clermont
Eustis
Church of God Regular Services and Schedule
The Church of God Pentecostal Liberty Street announces regular services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. A prayer meeting is held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor G. G. Prince invites worshippers to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
G. G. Prince
Sportsmans Resort At Sellers Lake Development
Hubert Collins of Umatilla develops a sportsman paradise at Sellers Lake near the Ocala Forest. Attractive literature touts three acre camp sites at 200 dollars each, promising a boon to Lake County and Central Florida.
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Hubert Collins
Umatilla
Sellers Lake
Ocala Forest
Marion County
Lake County
Florida
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Mount Dora
Tonie
Mount Dora, Florida
Edith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Sdaveserenen Laas
Lorida Press Association
Jetaband Nevidaa
Rel
Avery Powell
United States Department of Agriculture
Sentinel
Raymond Pitcairg
Nathaniel Gordouw
Satsuma Grower Group
M. Wells
First National Bank
Cooley & Osborne
Law
Donnelly
Ray E. Daniels
Nnou
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Grove Street
Lemon Avenue
Fountain Inn
Eustis Street
W. M. Kennedy
Fila
Louis R. Tremain Notary Public
Donnelly Ave
Jacksonvill PL
Sportsman’s Resort
L. A. Tremain
Hartford, Aetna and Insurance Co
North America
Telephone
Rehbaum “& “Co
Richardson
Fourth Avenue
State of Florida
Osteopathic
Cliff) White, Prop
Alfred Rehbaum
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
J.J. West
J. D. Adkins
Wythe D. Sims
P. O. Box
Orlando
David Nichols & Co
Rockmart
T. H. Evans
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Watch Inspector
Seaboard Airline Railroad
East Pine Street
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