Mount Dora Postmark Notice From 1916
Entry records show second class matter designation filed April 7 1916 at Mount Dora Florida post office under the 1879 act.
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Mount Dora
Florida
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
4
Motivational Aphorisms and Reflections
A compilation of pithy sayings and maxims on truth courage gratitude generosity and community progress. The author muses on sleep honesty blessings fear chiselers intent and the link between liberal views and charitable giving.
Karl Lehmann Predicts Boom Delay and Skepticism
Karl Lehmann forecasts a renewed boom in about one year and four months while expressing a pessimistic outlook on the economy. The Tampa Tribune notes his cautious stance amid evolving market signals.
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The
Tampa Tribune
Karl Lehmann
Canal across Florida vital for navy defense
Review argues that a Florida canal is essential for national defense, saying its strategic value alone justifies government construction. The piece emphasizes naval needs and security implications, framing the project as a priority for national interests.
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Florida
Literary Digest Poll Shows Broad Roosevelt Backing
Latest Literary Digest poll indicates 47 states approve Roosevelt acts and policies with Florida supporting him by more than three to one.
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Literary Digest
Roosevelt
Florida
Florida farm harvest forecast tops last year by ten million
The Florida State Marketing Bureau says the 1933 34 shipping season harvest from farms and groves will exceed last year by about ten million dollars in value. The projected rise highlights growing agricultural prosperity in the state.
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Florida State Marketing Bureau
Average man vs. duck in winter travel costs
The Times Union notes a duck can fly from Alaska to Hawaii each winter, implying the average person could vacation yearly. It argues that while the duck flies freely, an ordinary traveler pays far more for a trip, highlighting cost disparities in travel.
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Alaska
Hawaii
Florida on Parade name sparks mixed reaction
A Times Union note describes the Orlando fair headline Florida on Parade for 1936 and the public impression it yields. The article reflects concern that the chosen name may seem celebratory or garish to readers as a parade of cars and horns signals the event.
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Times Union
Orlando
Platt Amendment Abrogation Eases US Cuban Ties
Editorial notes that ending the Platt Amendment should improve relations between the United States and Cuba. It argues the removal ends a cloud over Cuba and allows an unhindered administration of Cuban affairs, reducing ill feelings toward the United States.
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United States
Cub
Prosperous Florida Shows First Prosperity Rise In Eight Years
A survey by the All-Florida Committee reports growing activity across private building contracts totaling 5.51 million dollars in the first four months of 1934, a 198.2 percent gain over 1933, with bank clearings up 38.8 percent in four leading cities. Postal receipts rise 19 percent year over year, and newspaper advertising up 26.6 percent in six core cities, signaling renewed economic momentum and urging citizens to sustain progress.
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Florida
All- Florida Committee
Marion County Backs Trammell in Senate Reelection
Editorial notes Marion County north of Lake shares stakes with him in a cross state ship canal. It cites Trammell as fully supportive of the canal and alleges he helped push a review board proposal, while opponent Claude Pepper is silent on the issue.
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Marion County
Lake
Park Trammell
United States Senate
Senator Trammell
Claude Pepper
Oca Star
Trammell
United States
Senate
Congress
White House
Gulf States
Roosevelt
Confii Pwa
War Department
Fletcher
Gulf- Atlantic Ship Canal Association
Washington
Governor backs funds to finish school year provision
The governor states the state will be adequately funded for the next school year and supports full term funding. He cites experiences from the past year and notes the public has become aware of education funding shortages, with most legislators elected this year pledging action.
Matthews Seeks Reelection to State Railroad Group 1
Hon Eugene S Matthews of Starke chairs the State Railroad Commission and seeks reelection in Group 1 next Tuesday. He faces Lester Wells of Tallahassee. Matthews is the only peninsular Florida resident in Group 1 or 2 and has served ten years on the commission, three as chairman, with strong support for central and south Florida.
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Eugene S. Matthews
Starke
State Railroad Commission
Lester Wells
Tallahassee
Matthews
Peninsular Florida
Florida’s Finances Sound Despite Past Obligations
Comptroller Lee reports the state government is paying as it goes and meeting past due obligations. He adds that the budget is likely to balance with the coming fiscal year.
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Florida
Lee
Farmer Hopes Rain For His Son After Long Drought
An old farmer in a dry western region recalls a rain event he has witnessed and hopes nearby showers will come for his son's sake. The brief notes a rare sighting of rain in a persistently arid area.
A True Reformer Seeks To Shape Others By Ideals
A reformer is described as someone eager to mold others conduct to fit his own ideas, presenting a view of reform as imposing personal standards on society.
Governor Shultz to Launch Historic Latin America Trade Mission
The governor plans a two week October trip covering more than ten thousand miles. He will visit a dozen or more countries to promote Florida products and attract Latin American buyers, stressing the serious purpose of expanding state commerce.
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Latin America
Shultz
Florida
Orlando backs Florida on Parade expo funding
Orlando demonstrates strong civic unity backing the Florida on Parade exposition aimed at showcasing Florida’s advantages to the world. The Orlando Reporter Star reports sufficient financing secured to ensure the parade proceeds at the scheduled time and place.
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Orlando
Florida
Lake County Diatomite Deposits Seen as State Revenue Potential
Lake county has the largest known diatomite deposits globally but development is limited. Diatomite, a soft chalklike rock from diatoms, serves as an abrasive, absorbent, filter medium, or heat insulator. Congressman Peterson urged federal inquiry into state diatomite deposits to boost revenue.
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Lake County
Peterson
Compliance boards to check A A A crop reduction contracts
Farm contracts with the government will be reviewed for acreage compliance. Plans submitted to the Agricultural Extension Service in Gainesville by the A A A outline allowed uses of leased acres for cotton, tobacco and corn hog programs and prohibit increasing basic crop acreage on other farm lands. C C Davis notes annual operations will be checked, directed by Agricultural Extension Service workers and county committees with Dr. Wilson Newell coordinating.
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Gainesville
A.A.A
Secretary of Agriculture
C. C. Davis
Florida
Agricultural Ion Service
Wilson Newell
Joa
Plain Unvarnished Americanism and Social Justice
A letter argues for a humane economic order where all are cared for from the young to the aged. It envisions less exploitation, reduced poverty, and policies to raise incomes, reward effort, and expand welfare while preserving constitutional Americanism.
The City Beautiful and Its Shared Heritage
W L Smith reflects on city life as a shared heritage built by God and man. He praises parkways with oak trees as living monuments and urges preservation while noting beauty in nature and the harmony of leisure and achievement.
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God
Supervisor to Inspect Farm Land Under Contract
A supervisor will visit the farm to verify land measurements and ensure acreage falls within contract limits. The check-up will involve the supervisor, the signing farmer, and two committee members from the state office in Gainesville.
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Gainesville
First Methodist Episcopal Announces Morning Worship and Events
Perry B. James, Pastor at 409 Fifth Avenue, E. Combined morning worship and study from 10:00 to 11:30 with specific study 10:00 to 10:40 and a Children’s Day pageant 10:45 to 11:30. Evening worship includes Epworth League officer installation and a sermon by Dr. Lawrence Radcliffe followed by the First Quarterly Conference.
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First Methodist Episcopal
Perry B. James
Fifth Avenue
Epworth League
Lawrence Radcliffe
Community Church Bible School and Young People's Meeting
The Congregational church invites the public to Bible School at 10 00 p m and a Young People’s meeting at 6 30 p m led by Pastor David B Spencer.
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Bible School
Young People’s
David B. Spencer
Lambert Pastor Schedule At Local Baptist Church
Ci Lambert and Pat M Bento Tau Lambert invite participation in Sunday services at 9 45 a m morning worship 11 00 a m worship and 8 00 p m evening worship. A Baptist Young Peoples Union meeting is at 8 00 p m with mid week service on Wednesday at 8 00 p m. You are invited to worship at any or all services.
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Ci Lambert
Patm Bento Tau Lambert
Poe
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Church of Christ Meets for Bible Study at Mrs Sills Home
The Church of Christ gathers Sundays at 2 30 PM for Bible study and communion. Children and adults attend classes at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills.
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THE
Church OF Christ
Zelma D. Sills
St Thomas Episcopal Church Services in Eustis Florida
ST THOMAS EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Eustis offers 11:00 A M Sunday services with Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. Rector D T Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal Church
Eustis
Florida
D.T. Johnson
Death of Charles L Nimnicht in Orlando at 54
Charles L Nimnicht died of an acute heart attack Saturday afternoon June 16 at his Orlando home. He formerly resided near Mount Dora and was active in church and Sunday school work. Survived by wife Mary, son Carl, three brothers, two sisters, and several relatives. Funeral service was held Tuesday at the Eiselstein funeral home with Masonic and Spanish American War Veterans honors.
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Charles L. Nimnicht
Orlando
Nimnicht
Illinois
Mount Dora
Masonic Order
Eastern Star
First Methodist Church
That City
Mary Nimnicht
Carl
Ida Hollingsworth
C. N. Fullerton
Washington
Indiana
L. H. Nimnicht
Chris Nimnicht
Miami
Florida
E. A. Nimnicht
Tarrytown
N. Y
Eiselstein Funeral Home
M. H. Norton
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. H. Elder
South Miami
Greenwood Cemetery
Major Crank
Mrs Charles H Poland Dies In Rhode Island at 87
Martha Maria Morse Poland widow of Charles H Poland of Longmeadow Rhode Island and former Mount Dora winter resident died June 12 at her home from a heart attack. She was 87. Funeral and burial were in Methuen Massachusetts on June 15. She was active in church work and remembered by many friends after winters in Mount Dora.
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Martha Maria (Morse) Poland
Longmeadow
R. I
Charles H. Poland
Mount Dora
Florida
Methuen
Mass
Poland
Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Ladies Aid
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Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery
C. L. Quixley
E. L. Ferran
Elizabeth Waller
Osteopathic — Medicine
DR. M. Wells
First National Bank
Mount Dora, Fla
Floral Telegraph Delivery Association
PEARL
Florist
Citrus Ave
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Cooley & Messer Attorneys AT Law
Samuel C. Peacock
Donnelly St
Harold Wilson
Rehbaum & Crane
Coleman
White House Paints
Perkins Paint Co
Rehbauin & Co
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