Two Florida tax bills proposed by relief association
The Florida Tax Payers Relief association released two bills: one to amend the constitution to ban state levies on real and personal property, and a second to impose a 2 percent gross receipts tax on most sales with higher rates for real estate transfers and entertainment venues. The plan would shift tax burden, affect retailers and consumers, and include monthly remittances to counties plus designated uses for revenue.
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Florida Taxpayers Relief Association
Florida
Vendee
Progressive Floridians push tax reforms for highways
Two bills advance in Florida reflecting a progressive approach to taxation. They aim to create a dedicated fund for county expenses while directing gasoline revenue to highway maintenance, edging toward a low levy system that taxes taxpayers with every action but with broader coverage.
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Florida
Citrus Outlook Good for Florida Growers Prices Rise
The Clearing House reports Florida citrus may soon fetch higher prices than California, based on current comparisons. Florida returns now approach California levels after freight costs, with Florida fruit prices steadily closing the gap and likely to exceed them as the season ends. Growers remain unpanicked, slowing movement and improving price prospects.
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Florida
California
Clearing House
Industry in the South Growth Prompts Northern Attention
Arthur Coleman notes a six year surge in southern manufacturing value by 567 million dollars while the rest of the country falls by 279 million. He cites lower wages, lower heating costs, lighter taxes, and abundant quality facilities as driving factors behind the South’s industrial ascendancy.
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Arthur Coleman
Holland’s
New South
Coleman
United States
Americans to spend ten billion on automobiles in 1929
E. P. Blanchard of Bullard predicts 6,000,000 passenger cars and trucks will be sold in 1929 at an average $900, totaling about $5.4 billion for new vehicles. Upkeep and operation will run nearly as high, with gasoline $2.172 billion, parts and accessories $1.2 billion, and tires over $1 billion, per Sales Management magazine.
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E. P. Blanchard
Bullard Company
Sales Management Magazine
America
History of Lake County edited by William Kennedy praised
The History of Lake County edited by Prof. William Kennedy of Umatilla and printed by the St. Augustine firm is off the press with two sections historical and biographical. The reviewer notes some inaccuracies yet calls the work creditable and singles out the biographies for deriding the selection of leading citizens.
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Lake County
William, Kennedy
Umatilla
St. Augustine
Bank of Mount Dora Building Hinted for Funeral Parlor or Barroom
The article suggests practical uses for the Bank of Mount Dora building noting its architecture suits a wide range of purposes. It mentions two extreme ideas already offered, converting the site into a funeral parlor or an old fashioned barroom, highlighting the dim religious light that gives a cloistered atmosphere for either use.
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Bank of Mount Dora
Carved 17th Century to Baldwin Locomotive Models on Display
Showcase presents 17 working mini engines from Isaac Newton era tea kettle to Baldwin Locomotive Works product. Ernest Warther of Dover Ohio spent ten years carving with no machinery using ivory ebony and bone. New York Central Lines appraises the collection at $150000.
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Isaac Newton
Baldwin ‘Locomotive Works
Ernest Warther
Dover
Ohio
New York Central Lines
Warther
Mount Dora Embraces Tabloid Spirit Since 42 Years
The article notes Mount Dora’s long affinity for tabloid journalism, framing it as concentrated excellence rather than stigma. It argues the city’s progressive stance supports a strong local press identity and compares modern perceptions to past roots.
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Mount Dora
New Traffic Control At Tavares Road Corner?
Citizen observers describe an unfamiliar traffic device at the Tavares road and Donnelly street corner. Chief Dahlin warns drivers to follow the rules, mocking the alibi of not seeing signs while noting the apparatus resembles a game setup.
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Tavares Road
Donnelly Street
Recreation Department
Dahlin
Florida Guest Farewell Note From Mount Dora Radio
A farewell broadcast from Station P.O.L.D. at Mount Dora to departing Florida guests reflects on a winter and hints at summer weather, with light humor about moonlight and lingering by the lake. It notes memories of guests and ends with nostalgic reflections on greetings and farewells.
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P.O.L.D. Broadcasting
California
Florida
Lake Dora
P.O.L.D
Dr. Wells
Lakeland
Mr. Turrentine
Mount Dora
Eugene Field
Ima
Farm meetings push citrus grape and flower growth in Lake County
Dr. Chas Demko chairs a County Chamber series reaching small communities with talks on citrus, grape culture, vegetables, poultry and marketing. Next year aims for a larger flower show with plans to boost planting and club participation. Grape growers report acreage gains as California to Arkansas inquiries grow.
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Lake County
Chas. Demko
County Chamber of Commerce
Clifford Hiatt
Astatula
Christine McFerron
California
Michigan
New York State
Arkansas
Demko Bros
Altoona
Truskett & Dickson
Mount Dora
Montverde
Stover & MacKenzie
Fruitland Park
Realtors Reach Interested Parties Across County Ads
Names of persons responding to all advertisements agricultural and recreational are forwarded to every local chamber of commerce in the county and to county trade body directors. Active realtors and grape land developers have a strong chance to secure sales with these inquiries.
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Chamber of Commerce
County effort drives Lake County development dialogue
The passage praises united county action across sectors including citrus growers watermelon and grape producers poultrymen automobile dealers and retailers. It highlights initiative energy constructive thought confidence and cooperation as essential to advancing agricultural and business interests and developing Lake County resources.
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Lake County
Watermelon Shipments Planned For Lake County Markets
Watermelons are set to roll to northern markets with shipments starting in May. The industry boosts Lake County payrolls and brings substantial money. Growers led by W B Gibson seek state and federal help to combat fusarium wilt harming Florida watermelon production.
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Lake County
W. B. Gibson
Florida
Bulb culture gaining traction after 1926 import ban
T A Brown county agent Volusia county an expert on the subject states soils in Lake county suit bulb growing. A pamphlet with practical information is available at the County Chamber of Commerce office in Tavares.
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T. A. Brown
Volusia County
Lake County
County Chamber of Commerce
Tavares
Strawberry raising proves viable in Lake county
Local authorities including Mr. Hiatt county agent say strawberry cultivation can succeed in Lake county. A Hiatt booklet on culture is available through the county trade body. Soil is favorable and markets can absorb small plots and home gardens. Large scale centralized production is needed for northern markets. Winter Garden produced about one million quarts on 150 acres this year with packing and shipping facilities. The industry there is two years old.
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Lake County
Hiatt
Lake County Ranks Tenth in Florida Gasoline Use
The official bulletin from the State Inspection Bureau in Tallahassee shows Lake County ninth in Florida gasoline consumption for February with 406,929 gallons. Dade County leads the state with 3,382,162 gallons, while Lake County’s waterways improvement for commerce could boost gasoline usage drastically.
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Lake County
Florida
State Inspection Bureau
Tallahassee
Dade County
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Country Gentleman
Pacific Rural Press
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Mose
Moses
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