Florida Winter Homes Draw Prospects for Wealthy Buyers
The piece urges Florida towns and state agencies to recruit affluent northern and western residents to build permanent winter homes. It highlights local leaders, cites Henry C. Rowe of Daytona Beach, and calls for a broad publicity push by chambers of commerce, railroads, and tourist boards to turn climate and assets into sustained prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Florida
State Chamber of Commerce
Florida meeting to form statewide fruit fly committee
At Orlando on Friday afternoon June 7 at least twenty counties were represented to discuss plans for a statewide committee of citizens aiding in Florida’s battle against the Mediterranean fruit fly. The meeting was called by Col. R. M. Shearer, chairman of the central Florida citizens' committee, in response to numerous calls from across the state.
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Orlando
Florida
Col
R. M. Shearer
Central Florida
Mediterranean fruit fly risks and banana and coffee host details
This article explains how the Mediterranean fruit fly infects various fruits in Honolulu Hawaii including avocados bananas and coffee cherries. It notes that avocados are largely resistant but quarantines apply to their export to the mainland. It covers banana immunity in certain varieties and the risk from cooking bananas and mentions how parasites reduced coffee cherry infestation and pulping impacts on Kona coffee.
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Honolulu
Guatemala
Hawaii
Federal Horticultural Board
Bureau of Entomology
Kona
Florida's winter home boom drawn to attention
Florida draws wealth with its climate as James Laughlin II of Jones & Laughlin and Henry C. Rowe of Westerly plan splendid winter homes in Daytona Beach. R. E. Olds, creator of the Reo, is also noted in development circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
James Laughlin II
Great Iron and Steel Corporation
Jones & Laughlin
Pittsburgh
Henry C. Rowe
Westerly
R. I
Daytona Beach
R. E. Olds
Railroads Cut Railway Deaths but Face Crossing Dangers
Over the past decade railroads reduced deaths on property by sixty one percent yet grade crossing accidents rose. Authorities say railways bear no responsibility for pedestrian crossers misjudging tracks. Despite spending vast sums, 1927 saw grade crossings rise due to new highways and streets. motorists must act at their own risk.
Mediterranean fly sighting at Topic office sparks playful debate
The column jokes about a creature seen in the Topic office window, speculating whether it is a Mediterranean fly or hoot owl. The writers tease its pedigree, origin, and the notion of truth in language, ending with a tongue in cheek note on the letter e.
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Topic
Mediterranean
Forida
Mount Dora
The Letter E and a Slice of Gentlemanly News
The piece ponders the letter E as both the most used and most unfortunate, noting its absence in war yet presence in peace. It weaves in quips about life, honesty, editors, and a Ford coupon joke, then moves to Ernie Mosteller joining car makers and a Patrick’s Day parade.
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Ernest Mosteller
Henry Ford
Ernie
Pratt Named General Manager Of Florida Citrus Group
A. M. Pratt, former sales manager for Chase and Company, Orlando citrus firm, has become general manager of the Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House association, succeeding J. Curtis Robinson who resigned to join the Growers and Shippers League of Florida as vice president and manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Pratt
Chase and Company
Orlando
Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association
J. Curtis Robinson
Growers and Shippers League of Florida
Florida immigration ads boost farming inquiries statewide
The Florida Bureau of Immigration under Agricultural Commissioner Nathan Mayo distributes bulletins with inquirers' names to chambers of commerce. Miami police will carry brooms to sweep broken glass, while offenders face jail. Rabies and stray dogs prompt DeLand officials to enforce dog ordinances. Holly Hill Grove and Fruit builds a $20,000 office on Bay and State streets near Wilson Park.
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Florida Bureau of Immigration
Nathan Mayo
Florida
Chambers of Commerce
Miami
H. P. Ford
DeLand
George W. Stone
Holly Hill Grove and Fruit Company
Bay and
State Streets
Wilson Park
Dixie Highway
Davenport Times
Florida New Construction Contracted for in April
A Tampa release cites a national statistical group reporting new Florida construction contracts in April worth 6.3173 million dollars. The figure shows a 49 percent jump from March and a 26 percent rise from April of last year.
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Florida
Tampa
National
Poultrymen Form New Co operative Association in Polk County
The Polk County Record notes a highly attended poultrymen meeting that formed a new cooperative association and revitalized the local poultry business. Attendees included Lakeland Lake Alfred Haines City Lake Wales Hesperides Auburndale and Bartow. The article also cites Greater Miami expanding tourism infrastructure with about 5 million dollars in new equipment and facilities.
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Polk County
Polk
Lakeland
Lake Alfred
Haines City
Lake Wales
Hesperides
Auburndale
Bartow
Florida Lifts Zone One Infested Area in Mediterranean Fly Fight
The State Plant Board on Saturday removed the Zone One designation around the Boone Park infestation in Jacksonville Florida. The action rescinded earlier orders that created the zone and also saved Zone Two from tightening restrictions.
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Florida
State Plant Board
Boone Park
Jacksonville
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