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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1932
Page
4
Thirteen carloads of Florida fruits and vegetables reportedly shipped to San Francisco last year. Plant City has marketed over ten million pints of strawberries this season with growers earning about $1,000.
An Atlanta man claims to have perfected a self sharpening lawn mower while noting a need for a non borrowing model. The Times Union imagines a self operating mower as superior. Across eleven southern states motorists paid 139 million dollars last year in gasoline and license levies with Florida contributing over 8 million for gas and about 6 million in license fees.
Monticello Florida becomes the first U S community to ship a carload of crotalaria seed and has long shipped watermelon seed in carload lots, a distinction noted in regional trade reports.
Heavyweight star Jack Dempsey remains the era’s top draw as his national tour breaks attendance records and posts gate receipts near half a million dollars since last August. He continues to captivate fans with consistent popularity and showmanship across venues.
A northern home gardener reports success with orange trees. Mrs. David K. Miller of Holyoke Massachusetts grew a small orange tree in a pot for three years and harvested two large oranges from the latest crop, requiring support for heavy limbs.
The fifth son of the former Kaiser, Prince Oscar of Prussia, enters opposition to veteran President Hindenburg. A potential royal comeback could occur, though without the old pomp and power.
Flagler county prepares for its annual harvest of Irish potatoes as nearly 2500 acres reach market readiness. The region is a leading producer and current market conditions suggest growers will receive favorable prices.
Work has at last started on the veterans home near St. Petersburg. Last week fifty African American laborers and a number of white men began operations at Seminole Point, as reported by civil engineers overseeing the project.
The Mount Dora chamber of commerce reports 135 members enrolled in a recent drive. The Orlando Reporter-Star praises the civic unity and progress, noting the town's population supports a live chamber and calls it a testament to a progressive community.
An editorial notes Harry Gill Hoffman in Mt. Sterling Kentucky runs a one man Chamber of Commerce. He serves as president secretary treasurer director publicity manager and more, keeps minutes and handles all duties while others once active have dropped out.
In urging retrenchment the President should curb government costs around him. White House expenses rose from 293,680 in 1921 under Wilson to 652,179 in 1932 under Hoover, Representative Joseph W. Byrns of Tennessee notes.
The Florida Citrus Exchange and the Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association jointly subscribe 40000 dollars to advertise grapefruit nationwide. The article notes this cooperation aims to raise Florida grapefruit awareness and promote proper marketing for the industry as a unified effort.
Sport and pageantry will reign during the Carnival of States in St. Petersburg. Beginning March 29 a baby show opens the events, followed by an open air card party Selama Grotto and Shriners parade pageant of State Queens and classic dancing queen's ball. The three day celebration ends March 31 with a three mile float procession. Magnificent entries of state tourism societies, schools, clubs, civic groups, Florida cities and businesses will lead the parade.
The piece critiques the Federal building project, noting $700,000,000 authorized but only about $76,000,000 spent in two and a half years due to red tape and political influence. It urges efficient, businesslike leadership to complete public works and provide employment for contractors and laborers.
A Citizens Reconstruction Organization call to action urges citizens to keep money circulating rather than idle. It argues every dollar kept in use funds credit, supports industry, creates jobs, and helps the nation turn the tide by talking with business leaders and spending in line with income.
The article notes heavy losses from gasoline bootlegging leading to indictments in Illinois where over fifty tax evaders were charged and four months of gas tax revenue rose $728,000. Other states report similar revenue losses, with annual highway department losses estimated above $40,000,000.
A reader notice urges subscription to Topic arguing that growing bus and truck sizes threaten highways. It cites road damage, high taxpayer costs, and the need for regulatory limits to prevent further deterioration.
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League devotional at 6:30 p.m. Address by Attorney Peacock at 7:30 p.m. on The Truth About Prohibition. Mid week service Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. James H. Elder, Pastor.
The Congregational church lists activities for the week led by Pastor David B. Spencer. Evening services include a Young People session and a mid week discussion series on international peace, with Bible school at 10:00 a.m. and morning worship at 11:00 a.m. All are invited.
Mid week service is Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school is graded in all departments at 9 45 a.m. Morning worship begins at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service is at 730 p.m. A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us.
For eleven years the Mount Dora Forum has been a winter high point drawing locals and tourists. The season's speakers and audience engagement show strong support from the community and friends who funded the program through voluntary offerings.
A Florida reader appeals Jacksonville readers to support Marcus Fagg and the Children's Home Society with charitable donations. The piece urges giving a dollar or two to buy food and clothes for orphan children and extols the benefits of spending time with kids to lift adult spirits.
The Peaston family expresses gratitude for sympathy and floral tributes after the illness and sudden death of husband and uncle William M. Peaston. Mrs. W. M. Peaston Isabel L. Van Loan thank friends.
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