Mount Dora Tonic weekly edition and notices
Mount Dora Tonic published weekly in Mount Dora Florida by Mount Dora Publishing Company Edith Edeburn Keller editor George C Keller business Myr Downs plant superintendent subscription and rates listed and a column of wry local observations remarking on tax burdens eggs prices and quack legislation with a humorous note about lie detectors from wives
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Mount Dora, Florida
Mount Dora
Edith Edeburn Keller
George C. Keller
L. Downs
New York to put governors on garbage trucks ballot note
The Fort Myers News-Press reports a proposal to display governor names on New York garbage trucks as part of a symbolic nomination for Talmadge. Details on implementation or official backing are not provided.
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New York
Talmadge
Fort Myers
Life’s daily chores chase man from coal shovel to mower
A brisk note on the endless cycle of labor where a man escapes one tool only to meet another. The shift from coal shovel to lawn mower marks the routine grind of domestic work and persistent practical challenges.
Time and politics in a provincial quip filled column
A lighthearted dig at public life and scheduling, noting quirks of time zones and seasonal catalogues. It jokes about a mythical three lungs patient and a rising Florida mountain, then pivots to rail safety and electoral vows. The tone is wry and observational rather than news reporting.
Counting a Billion Dollars in Time
The Wall Street Journal notes that counting one billion dollars at ninety dollars per minute would require about sixty two years of counting, assuming ten hours a day and three hundred days per year. The piece illustrates the vast scale of a billion dollars.
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The
Wall Street Journal
China-Tung Oil executive cites world-wide tung seed trade
H. W. Bennett president of China-Tung Oil Inc announces Florida tung tree seed distribution is global. He notes shipments of 16 tons to Russia 6 tons to New Zealand and Austria ten lots to Brazil Argentina Paraguay and other foreign markets in addition to supplying Henry Ford and other domestic interests.
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H. W. Bennett
China-Tung Oil, Inc
Gainesville
Florida
Henry Ford
Russia
New Zealand
Austria
Brazil
Argentina
Paraguay
Florida's Industrial Progress Highlighted by Manufacturers Record
The March issue praises Florida's growth with Miami and Tampa building records, 1935 rail tonnage surges into Pt Everglades, and Panama City paper mill capacity near doubling. It notes citrus canners expanding, new wineries planned, a 30 foot Miami channel completed, and Lake Okeechobee works nearing finish with a 16 million dollar total. Railroads report 40 new industries and four million in investments, alongside rising bank deposits and retail sales.
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Florida
Miami
Tampa
Pt. Everglades
Panama City
Clewiston
Fellsmere
Lake Okeechobee
Bright side of life in America amid troubles
The piece argues Americans enjoy vast blessings and opportunities despite unemployment and mood concerns. It cites widespread work, equality, and progress, noting automobiles at factories and devices that ease daily life. It praises invention, enterprise, and the superior living standards in the United States.
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Charles Benedict
Magazine of
Wall Street
America
Happiness Among Small Town Folk
A brief reflection on small town life highlighting contentment away from large cities. The piece notes residents cherish familiarity and prefer local routines over urban bustle.
Land Deal Closed on 2500 Acre Midland Citrus Property
Midland Citrus Property comprising 2500 acres near Tavares, three sides of the county seat, sold Monday to an Illinois syndicate led by B. J. Hank and H. R. Spellbrink as trustees. The land will be sold in small tracts to attract Illinois families to Lake County, drawn by three straight blue ribbons for citrus at the State Fair in Tampa.
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Midland
Tavares
Illinois
B. J. Hank
H. R. Spellbrink
Lake County
Tampa
New Features At Lake Flower Show Unveiled In Courthouse
Lake County hosts the annual Lake Corn Flower Show on the first floor of the courthouse. A Japanese tea garden will be created in the sheriff's office with tea cookies and sandwiches served. Mrs. Lucie K. Miller announces clubs invite all flower lovers and organizations to participate. Umatilla is first community to join, with more expected soon. Cash awards will be offered and the premium list to follow. A small admission fee will help cover expenses.
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Lake County
Lake
DeLand Mount Dora Feature A Classic Village Bowls
In a lively Saturday clash DeLand hosts Mount Dora at the bowling green. Spectators praised efforts of Sprague Eckis Powell and Dickson while noting a 76 to 64 score in favor of Mount Dora. Comments on sportsmanship and community turnout highlighted a festive rural contest atmosphere.
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DeLand
Mount Dora
Dames
Sprague
Eckis
Powell
Dickson
Wampum
Sunny South
Converse
Wilmot
Weeks
Parker
Nivens
Mount Dora Beauty in Grove and Lake
A poetic tribute by Minnie Rowan Goodrich extols Mount Dora Florida with glowing imagery of its lake orange and grapefruit groves and shaded streets. The piece celebrates sunset skies fragrant breezes and birdsong that make the town charming for visitors and residents alike.
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Mount Dora
Minnie Rowan Goodrich
Delinquent Tax Payments Spur Unusual Interest
Deputy Circuit Court Clerk Russell C. Peeples reports a steady flow of inquiries about payment of delinquent taxes this week and in recent weeks.
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Russell C. Peeples
Oernquiries
Florida entomologists meet in Gainesville discuss pests
The Gainesville conference of the state entomologists highlighted Florida insect problems and the formation of the Newell Entomological Society, marking a notable development in regional pest science.
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Florida
Newell Entomological Society
Entomologists of
Gainesville
Lake County Chamber Sees Steady Growth in Membership
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce reports rising membership across communities led by Grand Island and Montverde with percentages above 100. Tavares and Howey remain strong, while Mt Plymouth and Mount Dora see gains. Dues set at Regular 1.00, Contributing 5.00, Sustaining 12.50. mail or deliver at the Tavares office or through community directors. George J. White to process Mount Dora memberships.
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Greater Orlando C
Jackville C
Petersburg
Mount Plymouth
Mount Plymouth Hotel and Golf Company
Lake County
Lake County of Commerce
Milton Butler
Grand Island
Montverde
Astatula
Mt. Plymouth
Tavares
Howey
Yalaha
Leesburg
Eustis
Clermont
Mount Dora
Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Dumas Dies After Blood Poisoning At Sanford
T L Dumas mayor of Sanford and Division Manager of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad died in a Sanford hospital after a month long battle with blood poisoning. Services were held at Holy Cross Episcopal church Sanford and his body traveled by private car to Charleston for burial. He suffered the infection from a minor accident on his 70th birthday February 8. He was a former Sanford club president chamber of commerce and Holy Cross member.
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T. L. Dumas
Sanford
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Holy Cross Episcopal Church
Charleston
S. c
Mr. Dumas
Sanford Club
Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
Kent Obsession and Red the Rose in Mount Dora Theatre Schedule
Mount Dora Theatre announces Sunday and Monday screenings of Universal’s Kent Obsession from Lloyd C. Douglas with Irene Dunne Robert Taylor Charles Butterworth and Betty Furness. Matinees offered Sunday and Monday. Week features Here Comes Trouble Broadway Handicap and Here is a film of So Red the Rose with Walter Connolly Randolph Scott.
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Mount Dora Theatre
Universal
Fix
Arlene Judge
Paul Kelly
Stark Young
Ivan
Walter Connolly
Randolph Scott
Buck Jones
Leap Year Passes Without Many Marriages This Year
County judge figures show 19 marriage licenses issued this year tied to Leap Year. Only one license was granted on February 29, a rare leap day event, compared with 20 licenses in 1935 a non leap year.
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Church Services and Sermons Highlight Weekend
The Methodist church schedules 10:00 A. M. worship and 11:00 A. M. service with Rev. Perry Bene delivering a sermon on God and Him Only. Evening worship at 7:30 features a talk on Personality and Success by the pastor and music by the vested choir and Dixie Quartet.
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Perry Bene
Methodist Church
Dixie Quartet
W. J. Ferris
W. T. Butts
A. P. Sidel
H. R. Bradner
Tolhurst
Fox
Galbraith
Community Church Announces Services and Bible School
Congregational church led by Pastor Andrew Melrose Brodie invites all to Bible School at 10 a m and morning worship with sermon. Florence Gilbert Hanscom serves as organist and choir director. Morning program titled Songs in the Night and a cordial reception follows.
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Bible School
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
The notice lists worship times for First Baptist with Rev. A A Stanley as pastor. Sunday school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m Baptist Young People Union at 7 00 p m evening worship at 8 00 p m mid week service Wednesday at 8 00 p m. Worship invitation extended.
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First Baptist
A. A. Stanley
Baptist Young Peoples Union
Episcopal St Thomas and St Marys of the Lakes services listed
St Thomas Episcopal Fla hosts 11 am morning prayer and sermon with first Sunday communion led by Rector D T Johnson. St Marys of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis lists 8 am Clermont and 10 am Eustis masses with First Friday Mass at 7 30 am. Patrick Doyle pastor.
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ST. Thomas Episcopal Fla
D. T. Johnson
ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes
Grove St
Badger Ave
Eustis
Fla
Patrick Doyle
Clermont
Church of Christ Worship Schedule and Address
The Church of Christ holds services each Sunday at 10 45 a m with Evangelist J O es preaching. Prayer and song meet Wednesdays at 7 30 p m at 834 Liberty Ave the home of Evangelist J O Barnes. A cordial invitation to worship is extended to all.
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Church OF Christ
J. O. Es
Zelma D. S
J. O. Barnes
Liberty Ave
Church of God Pentecostal services and schedule
Rev E L Moore leads regular services each Sunday at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School at 10 a m and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m Come worship with us at Liberty Street church
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the Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
E. L. Moore
Leap Year Chatter Sparks Lake County Banter
Mrs. Henrietta Horner says Lake County girls should not overvalue leap year notions while men appear hesitating in romance. The column notes a social quirk and cautions against relying on superstition in courting rituals.
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Henrietta Horner
Lake County
Trojans Writer Describe Florida Trip in Miami Letter
A. C. McClung of Troy Ohio writes from Miami to the Miami Union about a motor tour through Texas Louisiana and Florida dated February 15. He notes warm weather corn tassels ripe strawberries flowers in bloom and winter visitors arriving in large numbers straining accommodations.
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Troy
Ohio
Miami Union
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Miami
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State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine Surgery Hospital
M. Wells
First National Bank
C. L. Quixley
Cooley & Osborne
T. H. Evans
Watchmaker and Jeweler
Watch Inspector
Seaboard Airline Railroad
East Pine Street
Orlando
J. M. Gillespie
State Road No. 2
North Central Ave
American Legion
Ault & W
White
Liona V. Odell
Fifth Ave
F. M. Hadlock
P. O
W. F. Duggan
Se Rorentative
Comeau Building
West Palm Beach
Chicago
Charles Will Young
F. Burkhart
Nancy Stuart
J. J. West Realty Company
Frank Cornish
Builders Supply CO
L. J. Drawdy
General
First Ave
Johns St
Trojan
Bureau of Census
Department of Agriculture
United States
A. L. Williams
Thomas D. Rickenbaker
Levy County
Frank H. Rich
Winter Haven
Forestry Club
University of Florida College of Agriculture
Rehbaum & CO
Cliff) White, Prop
Alfred Rehbaum
J. J. West
Man J. Stuart
J.J. West
Sylvan Shores
Ray Eckholdt
Chrysler and Packard
9Th & Donnelly
L. A. Tremain
Hartford
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Western Union
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