Birthday Dates and Quips From a Century Ago
A compilation of birth dates for Louis Bosanquet Frank D Waterman S B Brantley David J Caldwell Boyce A Williams and humorous plus reflective quips on wealth, liquidity, conscience, settlers, millionaires, driving, and medical bleedings from a 19th century outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bosanquet
Southgate
England
Frank D. Waterman
Fountain Pen
Fountain Inn Fame
Illinois
S. B. Brantley
Clermont
Meriweather County
Georgia
David J. Caldwell
Cohoes
New York
Boyce A. Williams
Lake County
Monroe
North Carolina
Piano revival boosts home music interest reports
The piano’s comeback rivals the horse and bicycle as a symbol of renewed home music study. Contrary to belief, radio is credited as a major factor in reviving piano interest, with the national piano manufacturers association noting this year’s sales the strongest in 12 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Organization of Piano Manufacturers
Florida as a Summer Resort Gains Widespread Praise
Railroad officials report summer travel to Florida up 30 percent from last year as thousands seek cooler climate. The state's temperate seas and inland waters attract vacationers while heat waves harm other regions. Florida’s growing popularity positions it as a premier national resort in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ocean
Gulf
Real estate activity rises nationwide with Florida growth noted
A National Association of Real Estate Boards survey shows a stronger real estate market after years of slower activity. Florida reports higher construction in the first half of the year, with no oversupply of single family homes and rising rentals. Demand for dwellings hotels apartments and business buildings grows as values climb, creating solid investment prospects nationwide and in Florida where population is expanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of
Real Estate Boards
Florida
Beef cattle boom in Florida promises great state wealth
P E Williams chair of the State Livestock Sanitary Board says beef cattle farming is becoming a major Florida industry on par with citrus. He notes Southeast interest, big packers like Swift Armour and Cudahy moving into Florida and urges cooperation with the State Forestry Service and Cattlemen's Association to build the growing sector into a top wealth producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
P. E. Williams
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Swift
Ocala
Armour and Cudahy
State Forestry Service
Cattlemen’s Association
New machine claims to purge water hyacinth clogging rivers
An Associated Press report describes a boat mounted device that scoops water hyacinths onto a belt, crushes them, and releases tiny fragments back into the water. The machine, said to originate in South America, targets rapid plant growth that chokes U S rivers especially in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
United States
South America
Florida
Banks in Transition Struggle for Safe Condition Nationwide
A fragmented note warns that not all banks remain in safe condition across the country while concerns about financial stability persist. The reference to a baby implies nascent fragility in the system. Consumers seek confidence as institutions reassess capital adequacy and governance measures.
Advertising as Guide to Vitamins and Education
Advertising shows the value of pure food campaigns and helps readers learn where to obtain vitamins through promotional notices. It emphasizes the impact of advertisements on consumer education and access to nutrition.
Unknown Knowns Fuels Worry Among Some
The idea that what you do not know cannot harm you causes anxiety for those who fret about missing information. The notion reflects how uncertainty shapes concern and curiosity, prompting people to seek knowledge to ease unease.
My Devoted Dog Tom Sawyer Dies in Florida
A Florida Times-Union poem reflects grief after the death of a beloved dog named Tom Sawyer. The speaker mourns a faithful companion who shared years of travel and daily life, offering unwavering loyalty and courage. The piece contrasts enduring friendship with modern self-made prowess.
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Tom Sawyer
Florida Times-Union
Florida Beef Cattle Growth Attracts Big Packers
Florida increases beef cattle numbers with 1 250 000 head amid rising private investment. P E Williams of the Florida live stock sanitary board notes three large packing firms are buying Florida cattle as the industry expands. Forest fire losses exceed fifty million dollars annually due to carelessness. President Roosevelt urges vigilance to prevent fires, citing incendiary sources and smoker-caused blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civilian Conservation Corps
Roosevelt
Florida State College joins national women leaders in 1937 38 volume
Eleven members of the Florida State College faculty are named in the 1937 38 American Women volume, the country’s sole guide to feminine leaders now off the press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida State College
Governor Cone portrait at Florida Manor shown in Exposition
Clyde paints Governor Fred P. Cone whose portrait hangs in Florida Manor at the Great Lakes Exposition in May on display in winter haven venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred P. Cone
Clyde
May
Winter Haven
Florida Manor
Wakulla Springs Flow Shown at Florida Exhibit
Wakulla Springs is featured in dio rama at the Florida Exhibits in Cleveland showing a flow of 165000 gallons per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakulla Springs
Florida
Cleveland
Science Battles Infantile Paralysis and Hope for Cure
The article reports on the fight against infantile paralysis led by medical researchers and fundraisers across two continents. It highlights Dr. Sidney David Kramer of the Long Island College of Medicine testing nose sprays in monkeys and notes the National Birthday Ball for the President has raised over 5000000 for research. It profiles leaders Colonel Henry L. Doherty Jeremiah Milbank Paul de Kruif Edsel B. Ford and Felix M. Warburg along with Frederick B. Snite Jr. as an iron lung patient.
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New York
Continents
E B. Snite, Jr
Sidney David Kramer
Long Island College of Medicine
Henry L. Do
Jeremiah Milbank
Paul de Kruif
Ward S. Harkness
Nicholas Brady
John S. Burke
Edsel B. Ford
Lessing Rosenwald
Felix M. Warburg
Doherty
Frederick B. Snite, Jr
Henry L. Doherty
Political cats and a Florida senator in Washington
The piece describes Governor Fred backing Judge Andrews in a major state upset and contrasts him with Claude Pepper. It casts Pepper as a rising political figure admired in Washington while noting Andrews' independent stance. It also mentions Florida back in the Senate and a geography teachers group endorsing better land use policy.
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Fred
Roosevelt
Judge Andrews
Mr. Roosevelt
Andrews
Per
Washington
Senators
Claude
South
National Board ‘N
Florida
Fegper
Roosevel
Bing
Anata
Claude Pepper
United States Senate
Florida Council of Geography Teachers
Congregational Leader and Choir Plan Bible School at 10 A.M.
The congregational notice lists Andrew Melrose Brodie D D pastor Barton Mumaw choir director Florence Gilbert Hanscom organist and the Bible School scheduled for 10 A M. The item highlights church leadership and the time for the session.
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Andrew Melrose Brodie
Barton Mumaw
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
St Marys of the Lakes Parish Mass Schedule
St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Florida lists Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. in Clermont and 10:00 a.m. in Eustis, with First Friday Mass at 7:30 a.m. Rev Patrick Doyle serves as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heber D. Ketcham
D.D
C. M. Gudgeon
Daniel H. Bishop
Perry B. James
Mount Dora
M. E
Parkersburg
W. V
Aptist Church
Corner Tenth
Tremain
Neslie V. Underwood
ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes
Grove St
Badger Ave
Fila
Patrick Doyle
Clermont
Eustis
Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
G. G. Prince
First Church OF Christ Scientist
Florida
Grove Street
Lemon Avenue
Fountain Inn
Eustis Street
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Mount Dora, Florida
Edith Edeburn
Keller George C. Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Lorita Press 3 Association
Qouvart Oeoriele
Lake Poteae
Europe
Davenport
Florida Livestock Sanitary Board
Russell Rs
M. Wells
First National Bank
Fla
Cooley & Osborne
Law
Donnelly
Ray E. Daniels
First Methodist Episcopal Church
ST. Thomas Episcopal
D. T. Johnson
Church OF Christ Lake
Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
Bible
W. M. Kennedy
Mount Dora, Fla
L. A. Tremain
Hartford, Aetna and
Inse Co
North America
Telephone
Louis R. Tremain
Donnelly Ave
Eaea
Seminole
Jacksonville
Garnett Andrews
J. B Pound
Pattent Hotel
Desoto Chattencogs, Tene
Sevannsh, Ga
Rehbaum’ &—Co
DR. Richardson
Cliff) White, Prop
Alfred Rehbaum
J. J. West
Nan J. Stuart
J.J. West
Ida
Wythe D. Sims
P. O. Box
Orlando
David Nichols & Co
Rockmart
P. O
Miami
T. H. Evans Watchmaker
Reng
Seaboard Line Railroad
East Pine Street
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