Clearing House Assn Challenges Debate on Florida Citrus Industry
The Clearing House Directors invite public debate to settle whether the organization is necessary for Florida citrus. Ads pledge fairness and urge growers and shippers to test the value of the Clearing House, asserting its role to progress the industry. Fort Pierce reports tomato canning by Apte Bros in the Florida Indian River Canning Co plant.
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Pers
Clearing House
Florida
Fort Pierce
Apte "Bros
Indian River Canning Co
Eustis Elks Plan Bath House and Highway Extension
Eustis Elks Club outlines plans for a new bath house at Johanna Indian Town and progress on extending Warfield highway north of town to the Okeechobee county line.
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Eustis
Elks Club
Johanna
Here
Okeechobee County
Zellwood Social Roundup From Zellwood Florida
Local notes detail visits and travel of Zellwood residents. Families from Zellwood and nearby areas vacationing in Kissimmee Orlando and Daytona Beach. Miss Anne Richardson to Gainesville summer school. Inez McWhorter ill with measles bronchitis. missionary society meets with strong attendance. Stone Mountain watermelons praised by O L Hutson and neighbors.
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Anne Richardson
Gainesville
Final Settlement Notice for George N Kimball Estate
Carrie B Kimball executrix of the George N Kimball estate will present her final account and vouchers to the County Judge in Ta Vares Florida on August 25 1931 for approval and allowance. Dated June 18 1931 Mount Dora Florida.
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George N. Kimball
County
Florida
Tavares
Carrie B. Kimball
P. O
Mount Dora
Lake County boys win big at Gainesville short course
Kenneth Newkirk and Bobby Collins lead Lake County youths at the University short course in Gainesville. Collins wins four events and a relay for a top points total. 231 boys attend with local sponsors from Eustis Leesburg Tavares and Umatilla. Awards include multiple scholarships to county youth.
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Kenneth Newkirk
Fritland Park
Lake County
Bobby Collins
Umatilla
Gainesville
Hiatt
WRUF
Bobby
Eustis Kiwanis Club
Leesburg Kiwanis Club
Tavares Kiwanis Club
Board of County Commissioners
George J. Dykes
M. E. Pace
Boyce Williams
First State Bank of
Canadian Tariff Slashes Free Citrus with New Duties
Ottawa shifts a broad tariff on citrus and many imports to cover budget deficits. Oranges leave the free list with a 35 cent per cubic foot duty, about 87 cents per box. Canned fruits including citrus face five cents per pound, up from 2.75. Jellies rise to five cents per pound. sales tax rises to four percent plus a one percent excise on duties over 25 dollars. Un enumerated goods jump to 25 percent. Canada is a major US orange market. Florida shipped about 2.41 million boxes in 1930-31. The new orange duty plus taxes amounts to about 1.06 dollars per box.
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Dominion
Ottawa
Florida
U. S. Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Jacksonville
United States
Germany
Canada
Washingtons Mail Order Chariot Reveals 1768 Letter
A Washington Bicentennial feature recalls a 1768 letter to Robert Cary Co requesting a new chariot from London. The missive specifies durable wood, brass fittings, green color, light gilding, and cloth lining, reflecting early American tastes and needs.
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Washington
Daniel A. Reed
New York
National Press Club
Reed
Cornell
United States
George Washington Bicentennial Commission
London
Robert Cary Co
Johnston
Grape Growers Plan Convention and Show
The State Grape Growers Association prepares a two day convention in Orlando July 15 16 featuring grape insect and disease control demos by Florida Extension staff. Topics include fertilizer trends with Dr Bryan and varieties from New York Station. A banquet July 15 chaired by Karl Lehmann and a major grape show are planned.
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State Grape Growers Association
Orlando
Florida
New York
Bryan
Agronomy Department
College of Agriculture
Karl Lehmann
Orange County Chamber of Commerce
Chariot with four-horse harness and postilions for sale
A description seeks a second hand chariot with a pole for four middle sized horses, a harness set, two postilions or box and postilion, a removable box with hammer cloth, reinforced by a crest on the harness, and notes interest in a suitable second hand chariot if available, not copper to resist sun heat. Bayard $210,000 federal aid assured for work on Bayard cut-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard
Nesting Habits Of Black Bass Highlight Surprising Husbandry
The black bass male builds a nest for 2000 to 10000 eggs and guards it fiercely, fanning away debris and defending the site until fry emerge. He remains throughout the period, then offspring disperse, with many not reaching maturity as larger fish raid nests. Authorities push for natural replenishment via closed seasons and spawning refuges.
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J. M. White
Alabama Department of Game and Fisheries
American Game Association
Lake Okeechobee Caloosahatchee flood control dyke starts
Construction begins on the first dyke of the $9,000,000 flood control and navigation project for Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee River, signaling progress in the long term effort to improve water management and navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Myers
Lake Okeechobee - Caloosahatchee River
Resolutions on Death of David S Simpson Lake County Loan
The Lake County Building and Loan Association passes resolutions honoring David S Simpson for his untiring service as a director. The board expresses deep regret, extends sympathy to his family, and orders a copy sent to the bereaved and recorded. Dated June 10, 1931, signed by Frederick L Pierce president and F H Gillespie secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County & Loan Association
Davids. Simpson
David S. Simpson
Lake County Building & Loan Association
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The
Notice of Interest Rate Reductions at Mount Dora Bank
First National Bank of Mount Dora Florida lowers interest on savings accounts and time deposits effective July 1 1931. Savings and six month certificates now 3 percent. Less than six months 2 percent. Bank cites declining rates from liquid securities and city banks. Similar reductions to follow in Lake County and across Florida.
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First National Bank of
Mount Dora
Florida
Lake County
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