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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
4
Subscription price details for Mount Dora Topic outline yearly, half yearly and quarterly rates. The page lists One Year price as 00, Six Months as 00, Three Months as 60, and a single copy price of 05 with names Edith Edeburn Keller and Eugene L. Downs as staff or publishers. Sascal Plant Supt. appears in the byline.
With the U S moratorium in effect, Schmelling the boxing champion and a German Wimbledon tennis winner are cited as signs of Germany’s strong days. Businessmen argue the small town paper remains the best advertising medium and urge local entrepreneurs to heed the fact.
The Clearwater Sun published a 52 page edition on Monday July 6 with 43 pages devoted to the delinquent tax list for Pinellas County.
The appeal of Canadian scenery and attractions drew many American travelers in 1930. It is estimated that Americans spent over 325 million dollars on vacation motor tours in Canada during the year, reflecting a strong cross border leisure trade.
Celtic lore says a bride baked the wedding cake as a sample for her future lord. Today similar cakes are bought at corner delicatessens for the same purpose.
Editors of more than 150 trade publications report a generally optimistic tone that typically signals an upcoming improvement in business conditions.
American Association for the Advancement of Science experts state whiskey is not a cure for snake bite and is useless or harmful when used in excessive quantities.
Dr C S North rup of Cornell University argues that scholarship correlates with leadership and that the honor man has about three times the chance of post graduate success compared with less proficient classmates.
The old days of Denver to Georgetown journeys featured a three tier stagecoach fare system. First class cost seven dollars, second class three dollars, and third class one fifty, with all passengers sharing seats until hills demanded seating order by class.
A discussion outlines electricity as a transformative force in daily life and business. It then reviews the Pure Food Law’s 25 years of impact, noting actions against adulterated products and Rockefeller’s philanthropic milestones at Pocantico Hills.
A Maine newspaper lampoons self righteousness by listing a series of ironic definitions of an idiot in traffic. It notes drivers form biases as dollar value shifts from 1920 to 1926 and comments on the rising wage value and buying power.
In a court ruling the judge favors the pedestrian in equal delays at street crossings. He states that two pedestrians and two cars pressed for time means vehicles only lose time and fuel, while pedestrians risk their lives.
A Lake County County paper questions the exclusive front-page focus on the photograph of the league's undefeated team. The writer notes no town, including Tavares, has swept every game this season, praising the effort of managers, scorekeepers, and business staff while calling for balanced coverage.
Reports from drought areas predict bumper crops as Mississippi delta farmers plant crops beyond cotton. Arkansas and nearby states see increased barnyard fowl and garden raising. Agricultural leaders assure Red Cross funding will keep stations self sufficient this winter through education on farming methods and crop diversification.
Stamp collecting informs and educates, with air mail stamps highlighted as valuable. The article notes two color printing reversed sheets during early issues, producing a stamp now valued at about 2500 dollars unused.
Federal action targets dogs roaming loose and chasing wildlife, with Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina cited as a focus. Forest and game officers are authorized to impound such dogs to protect deer and other game, as game commissioners in Maryland and Pennsylvania urge strict control of stray and unlicensed hounds.
A lengthy roster lists Lake county teachers for the 1931 32 school year across districts from Lisbon to Palmetto. Names include Wynona L Owen Giles in District No 8 and D D Roseborough in Mount Dora, with principals, coaches, and grade assignments for many schools. Palmetto notes 1 059 cars of tomatoes shipped this season.
Progress continues on a new federal building in Kissimmee as work advances. The report also notes dredging plans at the Key West harbor entrance by the government to widen and deepen waterways for crafts.
The church announces Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. led by Mr. Nimnicht, with no morning preaching. A public Epworth League service is set for 7:30 p.m. in the church auditorium. No evening sermon. Midweek service is scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Pastor James H. Elder signs.
Bible school at 10:00 a.m. Young people's service at 7:00 p.m. David B. Spencer serves as pastor of the Congregational church.
Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m sermon by Pastor Matthew J Bouterse B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m evangelistic song and preaching at 8 00 p m good music and singing all are welcome
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue hosts Sunday services at 11 a m with a 9 45 a m Sunday school and a Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p m Reading room open on Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to in the church edifice All are welcome
Executrix Fannie Finzel applies for approval of final settlement of the estate of John Finzel deceased. Hearing filed with County Judge of the county Florida. Document dated July 2. Other details unreadable.
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