Irreverent Thoughts and Odd Facts Hover in Daily Snips
A collection of quips and observations from various voices. Notes on money, dieting, fashion, aging, and humor mix with stray items like an Iowa farmer finding over 200000 dollars and a Detroit Free Press mention of a long delayed suit. Florida’s Sholtz wins Elks leadership amid Los Angeles convention outcomes.
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Florida
Elks
Los Angeles
California
Sholtz
The
Benevolent and the Order of Elks of the Uni- States of America
West Palm Beach
Ruth Bryan’s Citizenship Choices Highlight Cosmopolitan Figure
Excerpt discusses Ruth Bryan’s possible paths to Americanness, British, or Danish citizenship and her reputed charm. It contrasts views on hicks and yokels with a New Yorker broadside on provincial life, while noting Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey’s New York run drew $750,000 in admissions.
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Provinces
New Yorker
Big City
Ringling Bros
Barnum and Bailey
New York
America
Roosevelt Ruining the Country Analyzed by Babson
A pro Roosevelt critique argues against Liberty League claims that the president ruins the nation. It cites a seven and a half billion dollar rise in national debt alongside a rise in national income and per capita figures. Roger Babson is hailed as a leading analyst noting record high power use steel operations and other gains to challenge the ruin narrative.
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Roosevelt
Roger Babson
Florida wildlife as boost for economy and tourism
The article argues Florida's wild life is a valuable resource worth conserving. It highlights forests and streams as sources of aesthetic and economic value and urges careful propagation of game and fish to attract visitors and boost revenue, noting tourists spend on hotels, outfitting, and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
New Deal Opponents Silenced by Atlanta District Growth
A Federal Reserve Bank survey of the Atlanta district covering Georgia Florida Alabama Tennessee Mississippi and Louisiana shows May 1936 retail trade up 11.1 percent from May 1935 daily sales the best for any May since 1928 building permits up 38 percent in eleven cities payrolls up 70.8 percent from April 1933. The report argues the nation’s business and industrial prosperity under the New Deal is undeniable.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Third annual Growers Institute at Camp McQuarrie
A Lake County event of great importance to farmers runs August 31 to September 4 under Lake County Horticultural Association and University of Florida extension cooperation. The institute will teach proper horticulture poultry livestock farming with practical plans and offer recreational activities such as ball games fishing and swimming attracting farmers from Lake and nearby counties.
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Lake County
Growers Institute
Camp McQuarrie
Lake County Horticultural Association
University of Florida
Lake
Lake county Beacon may prove key to sparkling Burgundy wine
A chemist speaking at the Florida Grape Growers Convention in Orlando claimed Lake county Beacon grapes are the only US variety that can produce a sparkling Burgundy. He noted foreign Burgundy grapes cost about 35 cents per pound, with high import duties on wines offsetting cheaper labor. He warned that domestic production could transform Lake county grape growers.
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Florida Grape Growers’ Convention
San Juan
Orlando
Lake County
United States
Alabama farmers back Roosevelt in Lemke remark
The Montgomery Advertiser doubts Lemke’s claim that 85 percent of U S farmers are his friends and asserts most Alabama farmers favor Roosevelt. The newspaper’s stance reflects a nationwide pattern, suggesting broad support for Roosevelt among farmers.
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Lemke
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Advertiser
Roosevelt
Union
Florida grape crop surges to record 1090 tons this year
The Florida grape crop is rising rapidly with an estimated 1090 tons, over 200 tons above any prior year, while other Florida crops show improved conditions per the Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics.
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Florida
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Campaign managers project Roosevelt reelection certainty
Campaign managers cite Roosevelt as certain to win a second term. Farley modestly claims 48 states while Hamilton does not exceed 42 states.
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Roosevelt
Farley
Hamilton
Reduced Florida to Canada Freight Rates Extended
J Curtis Robinson of the Growers and Shippers League of Florida announces continued reduced freight rates to Canada for Florida fruit. Last season rates were cut 12 cents per 100 pounds and will apply through June 30, 1937 unless altered.
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Florida
J. Curtis Robinson
Growers and Shippers League of
Mr. Robinson
Grapes Shift Heavy Volumes From Lake County Markets
Lake County grape growers move over 50 000 pounds weekly through the Florida Grape Growers Association under R Parks Williams Lees manager. Truck shipments reach the South to Baltimore and Cincinnati while Florida markets absorb 15 000 pounds. Leading growers include A E Pickard Orlando Paige-Curtis Eustis R Viti Groveland Stocker vineyards A G Kilroe Winter Park C T Harkness Longwood Dr R W Dickson Mount Dora Montverde Dr Charles Demko Altoona and Pomona growers. The association predicts stronger marketing next season.
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Lake County
Florida Grape Growers Association
R. Parks Williams
Lees
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Florida
Orlando
Paige-Curtis Vineyards
Eustis
R. Viti
Groveland
Stocker
Fruitland Park
A. G. Kilroe
Winter Park
C. T. Harkness
Longwood
R. W. Dickson
Mount Dora
Montverde
Ethel Lucile McGough Dies After Illness at Sanitarium
Ethel Lucile McGough died Friday July 17 after about two months illness. Born in Macon Georgia and raised in Atlanta, she will be buried in Atlanta beside her baby and father. She is survived by her mother Mrs F G Cline two brothers Dave L Wiley Mount Dora and John Wiley Houston a sister May Wiley Mount Dora and daughter Elizabeth Scott Atlanta.
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Ethel Lucile McGough
Macon
Atlanta
F. G. Cline
Dave L. Wiley
Mount Dora
John Wiley
Houston
Texas
May Wiley
Elizabeth Scott
Death of George Wilcox in Saint Louis Michigan
Word has been received of the death of George Wilcox of Saint Louis Michigan aged eighty nine after a stroke on June 27. He lay in decline since then and funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with interment in the family vault at Breckinridge beside his wife who died eleven years ago.
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George Wilcox
Saint Louis
Michigan
Breckinridge
Whistlin Willie Highlights Florida Exhibit Star Power
The Florida exhibit at the Great Lakes Fair draws big crowds as Whistlin Willie, a Sanford janitor and celebrated colored mascot, charms audiences with spats and a modern bathtub. Florida ads credit the exhibit for boosting tourism and publicity in Ohio and the Great Lakes region, while noting Willie’s personal charm and financial woes.
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Willie
Bowes
Florida
New York
Prince of Wales
Ed Wynne
Graham McNamee
WTAM
Florida Orange Blossom Quartet
Sanford
Chamber of Commerce
First National Bank
Earl Brown
Lake Erie
Chicago
George Clements
Ohio
Great Lakes
John
Sam
Jenses
St. Augustine
Grandpa
Mary
McKee
Banyun
Perry B James Preaches on Jesus and His Message
At First Methodist Episcopal Perry B James will deliver the Sunday morning sermon titled Jesus and His Message. The Epworth League holds a 7 PM vesper service. Sunday school convenes at 9 45 with D H Bishop presiding.
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First Methodist Episcopal
Perry B. James
Jeannette Pike
Epworth League
Jesus
James
D. H. Bishop
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
The notice lists Sunday schedule at First Baptist Church Corner Tenth and Tremain with 9 45 a m Sunday school 11 00 a m morning worship 7 00 p m Baptist Young Peoples Union and mid week service Wednesday at 8 00 p m Sermon both morning and evening by Pastor J S Special music invites all to attend
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First Baptist Church
Tenth and
Tremain
Baptist Young Peoples Union
J. S
St Thomas Episcopal Announces June Morning Service Time
St Thomas Episcopal in Fla says morning worship moves to 10 a m for June, replacing 11 a m. Holy Communion observed first Sunday of each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal
Fla
D. T. Johnson
Church of Christ announces weekly worship schedule
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street invites worship every Lord's Day with Bible School from 10 to 11 a m and preaching with the Lord's Supper from 11 to 12 a m. Evening services follow the usual hour and Thursday prayer and praise meet. Evangelist J O Barnes encourages attendance.
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Church OF Christ
St Marys of the Lakes Church Schedule
Services held at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Eustis led by Rev Patrick Doyle with masses at 8:00 a.m. in Clermont and 10:00 a.m. in Eustis. First Friday Mass at 7:30 a.m.
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ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes Catholic Church
Grove St
Badger Ave
Eustis
Patrick Doyle
Clermont
The Church of God Pentecostal Liberty Street Service Times
Regular services held Sundays at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Peace missing: Tuesday 1 20 p m. Come worship with us led by Pastor E L Moore at Liberty Street church.
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Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
E. L. Moore
Tiestay
Notice of Application for Tax Deed for Lake County Florida
C A Boyd and wife Margaret Boyd holders of part Tax ca 1355 filed for tax deed. Property in Lake County Florida described as E of SE of NE Sec 29 Tp 19 8 R 29 E 20 acres. Redemptions by August 3 1936. Clerk Geo Ykes seals.
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C. A. Boyd
Margaret Boyd
A. D
Lakre
Florida
L. P. Hagan
Geo. Ykes
Circuit Court
Lake County
R. C. Peeples
D. C
Notice of Tax Deed Application in Lake County Florida
Alberta Solomon holder of part Tax Certificate No. 1620 filed for tax deed in Lake County Florida Clermont area property described by Lot 3 Block R Scott and Juanita Streets NE corner. Assessment listed in the name of S. W. Cooper of Anenat.
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Lot 3
Block R
Clermont
Scott
Juanita
W. Cooper
Tax Deed Requested For Lake County Property
C H Dudley holder of Tax Certificate 5470 issued Aug 7 1933 has filed for tax deed on Lake County Florida property described as SECTIONS etc and will be offered to the highest bidder at the courthouse on the 3rd day of August 1936 per notice by R C Peeples D C.
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C. H. Dudley
A. D
County of
Lake
State of
Florida
R. R
W. Bush
Court House
Angus
Geo. M. Cornelius
State of Florida
Mt. Plymouth
Mabel A. Poulan
Geo. J. Dykes
Circuit Court
Lake County
R. C. Peeples
D. C
George Douglas Ewing
Reid
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Mount Dora
Lorida
Gro. J. Dykes
Grace H. Cox
Pittsburgh
Eustis
County
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Detroit Free Press
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Fourth Avenue
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Hospital
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C. L. Quixley
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Hans A. Dahm
E. M. Tally
Caroline C. Dahm
Omer B. Dahm
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Rehbaum & CO
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Man J. Stuart
J.J. West
Sylvan Shores
RADIO
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Prana
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Western Union
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East Pine Street
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