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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1931
Page
4
A headline reports 25 000 Swedes marking Valborg mass on a spring festival day. The feature notes red headed girls singled out as ideal for television in exchange for headlines.
A historical musings note laments that even all published requirements fall short of making a perfect gentleman, implying no universal standard exists.
A reader letter suggests a tax of ten cents per quart on water for the radiator and a cent per drop on battery water, voiced in the Tampa Tribune. The note signatures P. E. B. is included.
A New York manufacturer says business is better than usual and the country produced forty million pounds of it in the past year, highlighting improved production and demand.
A press report outlines a Florida legislature suggestion noting China levies twenty four varieties of taxes from land revenue to fur coats and cotton stockings. It lists donkeys frying pans grindstones and grass shoes among taxed items.
Calvin Coolidge expresses a cautious outlook saying the nation will emerge from the depression with less speculation and more balanced production. He foresees a more logical and controlled economic life and a firmer financial foundation.
A recent demonstration shows that an amplifying device enables many deaf mutes to hear sounds and even totally deaf persons to develop speech and learn tone variations, illustrating a significant scientific boon for mankind.
Mrs. Cora Harris, famed novelist near Rydal, Georgia, claims her country home features an organ of pine trees on which the wind acts as organist. She says the wind strikes chords of the most serious melody in the world when it passes over the tree branches.
The Atlanta city council unanimously endorses a 1937 world fair to celebrate the centennial of Atlanta's founding. A large scale exposition could attract world attention and spur prosperity across the South.
Col Sanborn urged organized activities for Mount Dora youths at a council meeting after incidents of petty theft and break-ins. He warned a boy gone wrong harms the community, arguing it is cheaper to invest in programs than to lose a generation, and cited community wealth in its young people.
The Topic has received a copy of the Yearbook of Agriculture for 1931 from the United States Department of Agriculture, forwarded by Senator Duncan A. Fletcher. The book contains authentic agricultural information and is available for public perusal at the Topic office.
A Chicago petition calling for more humane treatment of dogs has 10000 taxpayers backing it. Rin Tin Tin the movie dog left a paw print on the document, with his master signing Yours most faithfully Rin Tin Tin.
Florida shows pride in its schools and colleges as this season's graduates begin vast contributions to science religion law and business. The text expresses faith in the young generation and anticipates lasting benefits to the state's social economic and governmental fabric.
A feature on Dorothy Dix notes her global popular appeal and rumors about a writers’ group behind her columns. It recounts misidentifications such as a Law Photograph of Dorothy Dix and mentions Elizabeth Meriwether Gilmer receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters from Oglethorpe University. The piece traces Dix from a $5 weekly start at the New Orleans Picayune to her status as a highly paid columnist.
Mount Dora High Points staff earns praise for last week edition sold at the door after Commencement Exercises Friday evening. The paper carries articles published in Topic, plus the salutatory and valedictory, with plans to be a journalism project next year as part of the English curriculum.
Charles W. Eldgredge, a 99 year old typist and book-keeper, ends a winter vacation in St. Petersburg and heads back to Worcester Massachusetts to resume work. He will turn 100 on June 29 and plans to join a centenarian club next winter.
The editor credits Mr Frickey with a striking bouquet featuring salpiglossis in deep purple crimson yellow and variegated forms. The plant is praised as a spring and summer bloomer suitable for Florida homes despite claims it cannot be grown there. Also noted is an article in the Manufacturer's Record praising southern manufacturing growth and its rebound potential.
An Atlanta meeting on June 5 gathers twelve leading men from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee to form a conference. Its aim is to develop economic understanding, coordinate effort, and promote industrial agricultural and recreational growth across the southeastern states.
A state wide essay contest on Woods Fires A Florida Tragedy was sponsored by the Florida Federation of Women's Clubs the Florida Forest Service and the American Forestry Association. Winners Irene M Haas and John Bills will receive a round trip to Washington D C with a three day stopover. The top essay by John Bills depicts wildfire devastation from flames to wildlife, detailing forest destruction and animal flee responses.
Sunday school at 10:00 led by Mr Sidel, pastor preaches at 11:00. Epworth League at 6:30 in Friendly Class Room. 7:30 sermon by Rev Lawrence Radcliffe the new district superintendent. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30. Slogan Sunday the Church. James H Elder pastor.
The church announces a Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and preaching service at 11:00 a.m. A young people’s service is set for 7:00 p.m. led by Pastor David B. Spencer.
Matthew J. Bouterse pastor leads Sunday school at 9 45 a m across all departments. Morning worship at 11 a m with a sermon by the pastor. B Y P U meets 6 45 p m. Evangelistic song and preaching at 8 p m. Good music and singing. All are welcome.
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis welcomes all. Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday testimonial meeting at 8 p.m. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4. Located at Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue.
The text argues over grazing rights and taxation for cattlemen on shared lands to protect timber. It urges better state forestry funding, expanded education campaigns by women’s and garden clubs, schools, and newspapers, and stronger conservation rules.
Creditors are notified to present claims against the estate of Halfton A Eckholdt deceased to Judge E M Tally in Lake County Florida within twelve months from first publication. Claims must be sworn as required by law. Executors Walter A Eckholdt and Irvin L Eckholdt are Rochester Minnesota residents. attorney J W Hunter based in Tavares Florida.
A vehement warning on the Florida Tragedy condemns careless fires that devastate forests, turpentine and naval stores, and citrus groves. It cites annual losses, calls for forest education, and compares Florida to Landes France to urge fire prevention and enduring soil health.
Notice to creditors legatees and all persons of the Margaret B. Hurlburt estate. Claims must be filed with Lake County Florida Judge E M Tally or successor in Tavares by April 9 1931 or they will be barred. Dated April 9 1931. Archie E. Hurlburt P O Mount Dora Florida.
A fragmented excerpt extols the pine tree as a symbol of state future growth and beauty. It links nature to progress, urging appreciation of forestry as a statewide development and moral guide for citizens.
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