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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
4
The Florida Sheriffs Association held its annual convention in Sarasota and chose Ocala as the site for next year’s meeting. Florida’s war mothers formed a state society naming Mrs J F Linscott of St argent as its first president.
Roger Babson stresses that the year 1931 offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to lay the groundwork for an independent fortune. He frames the period as crucial for long term financial independence and growth.
Henry Ford claims the average man only works if forced or caught, stating there is ample work if people would undertake it. He emphasizes that true effort depends on accountability and external pressure.
Canada imposes a policy capping advertising talk at five per cent of a program. The measure aims to improve listening quality and could influence American broadcasters to adopt a similar restraint.
Acoustics expert William B White asserts cities carry distinct voices with unique tones. He cites New York as a tenor, Chicago as a bass, and London as a baritone in describing urban soundscapes.
A year summary states women caused fewer automobile accidents than men in proportion to their numbers. The note adds this fact might silence frequent complaints about women drivers.
Mrs. C. H. Mathis of Blackville South Carolina wins first prize in the cotton growing contest offered by the South Carolina Agricultural Extension Service. She competed with 943 men, marking a notable achievement for women.
A New York City clerk report on revising the Penal Code shows that many statutes clash, making compliance with some laws violate others and highlighting complex legal conflicts within the statute book.
A wealthy editor explains his retirement and dedication to duty after three decades in printing. He notes a recent bequest of 99999.95 from an uncle and vows to live with strict honesty, thrift, and steady economy.
Florida's Senators and Representatives in the 71st Congress secured over ten million dollars in federal appropriations for projects including improvements, new buildings, and river enlargements. The record compares favorably with other states, and the delegation's service is praised for aiding unemployment relief in the state.
The article discusses rising automobile deaths and injuries and public demand for self defense against reckless driving. It notes pending state legislation with measures to impose drastic punishment on unsafe drivers and urges vigilance to curb this national calamity.
Henry Ford hosted a dinner in Fort Myers last week with his wife in maid attire and Edison’s Mrs. Thomas A. Edison also dressed as a maid. Guests enjoyed old fashioned dances to a three piece orchestra in a private inn dining room with tables cleared away and boxes used as furniture. The menu featured onion soup steak buckwheat cakes with brown sugar and nutmeg blueberry pie and stick candy.
J. W. Perrin traffic manager of the Atlantic Coast Line told the Interstate Commerce Commission that shipments now moved by trucks in their territory would have gone by rail and totaled at least 6.5 million dollars in freight revenue last year.
The National Editorial Association will gather in Atlanta on June 14 with about 5,000 journalists. The convention aims to promote southern tours for observation and to disseminate information to millions of readers nationwide.
A national jury under Good Housekeeping selects twelve women as America’s greatest living women. Named figures include Grace Coolidge Jane Addams Helen Keller Florence Sabin Grace Abbott Martha Berry Mme Schumann Heink Willa Cather Minnie Madden Fiske Carrie Chapman Catt Mary Woolley Cecilia Beaux.
Help the library appeal for donations to replace the Tourist Club’s traditional Library Benefit. Affected by the cancellation, the Topic invites Tourist Club members and others to contribute at the Topic, with a careful record kept and a report issued. The library relies on gifts beyond town funding and fines.
Reno and Hot Springs vie to be the Divorce Capital of America as Arkansas sets a 90 day residence requirement and $12 court cost. Nevada counters with a six week residency and lower costs while offering attractions like theaters hotels and baths.
A New York venue offers both modern and classic plays at no charge. It operates on donations from patrons and aspires to be an enduring cultural resource comparable to libraries and museums, enriching public life with accessible theatre.
Construction planning moves forward as Winter Garden considers building Rollins Chapel at a project cost around 100000 dollars. The proposal outlines a surface highway route connecting Orlando and Winter Garden with associated civic planning.
The second honorable mention is announced for the First National Bank Essay Contest prize essays.
An elderly artist works at his easel while a boy recounts pioneer caravan courage. The scene blends art and Scout ideals as the artist paints a vision of a wagon train family embodying bravery, loyalty, thrift, and reverence.
Bishop Frederick T Keeney of Atlanta preaches at 11:00 a.m. Sunday in the church with Sunday school at 10:00, Epworth League at 6:30 led by Mr Nimicht, and evening sermon at 7:30. Pastor James H Elder invites all.
Sunday school grades in all departments meet at 9 45 a m Morning worship is at 11 00 a m Sermon by the pastor B Y P U gathers at 6 45 p m
The Congregational church lists Bible school at 10:00 a.m. preaching at 11:00 a.m. Young people's meeting at 6:30 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Pastor David B. Spencer announces a talk on Life and Habits of the Eskimos in River on the Arctic Coast.
Sunday services at 11 a.m. Sunday school at 9 45 a.m. Testimonial meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 4 in the church. Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue welcomes all.
Lake County's Central Florida Exposition success credited to County Agent Clifford H. Hiatt and Home Demonstration Agent Mrs. Mary S. Allen. Citizens’ cooperation yielded high quality, marketable displays across sectors with citrus from multiple county regions, a plate display loaned by E. M. Savage, and selections by Clermont Citrus Growers Association and others.
Acknowledges Sir A D Gau fen wy Tala Ellsworth Murphy and others including Mr Richardson Island Mrs S H Brantley Umatilla and Mr Jim Connor Tavares for support. Credits Eustis Canning Plant Fruitland Park and Smith for exhibit loan and thanks Moreley Martin of Paisley for assistance in setting up. Lake county aims to lead in the exposition.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce releases its first issue of The Florida Quarterly Business Review, covering Q4 1930 data on foreign trade bank clearings savings building permits fertilizer and gasoline use life insurance electric power postal receipts tourist flow crop values food prices and internal revenue receipts. Available quarterly to interested state businessmen via Jacksonville office.
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