Bits from the World in Mount Dora Timeline
A reader column notes April 7 1916 postmark in Mount Dora Florida and reflects on work worry and pioneer days. It mentions tax policy satire a farmer with a new two horse wagon astron omy interest and kite safety tips. It closes with Ringling Brothers circus plans and a New York Garden tour starting April 11.
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Mount Dora
Florida
Ringling, Bros.,Barnu, and Bailey Circus
Sarasota
New York
Madison Square Garden
Spring brings work to Mount Dora households
With the arrival of spring Mount Dora residents are urged to offer odd jobs to the unemployed. Cleaning yards garden prep and small tasks would provide necessities for those seeking work and reduce suffering in the town while costing little per household but adding up to a lot for the community.
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Mount Dora
Southern resilience praised in call to continued optimism
A speech extols the South for its unwavering faith in industry and its people during distress. It lauds loyalty to traditions, predicts a dawn of greater development and prosperity, and cites a visiting British observer noting the South’s stamina and optimistic spirit despite hard times. The message frames renewed economic independence as the region’s guiding force.
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British Isles
Dixie Line
South
Forest fires threaten state resources and wildlife
The communication urges vigorous action after wildfires destroyed 20 000 acres in Ocala National Forest and damaged citrus groves. It condemns arson and carelessness, calls for strict laws, and stresses public vigilance to protect forests and wildlife.
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Ocala National Forest
Forestry Geological Review
Sophonisba Breckinridge on federal relief grants
The Des Moines Register quotes Prof. Sophonisba Breckinridge of the University of Chicago as likening relief grant distribution to a poker game with governors who manage to secure larger percentages. The piece then presents general thoughts on intelligence, learning, judgment, experience, wisdom, success, and reputation.
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Sophonisba “Breckinridge
University of Chicago
Washington
Des Moines
Register
Suwannee River party at Cedar Keys with town hosts
The crowd joined Cedar Keys festivities hosted by the Mayor in casual style. Fishermen and locals shared meals on a sea boat, while guests laughed at tales of Mae West, beer bottles, and fiddlers brought by the Mayor.
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Cedar Ke
Deep Sea
Cedar Keys
Suwannee
Gulf
Tate Powell
The
McClenny Press
Mr. Fish
Roy Child
Leslie George
Perry
Clayton Codrington
Vause
Williston
Mae West
Gilbert Freeman
John Lochner
Charlie Helfenstein
Two Women Round Up Cattle in Mount Dora Streets
Two young Mount Dora residents defied a cattle ordinance by gathering several wandering cattle through town. They trapped the animals and locked the van, earning small rewards as officials noted the enforcement.
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Mount Dora
Morning Worship Service and Sacred Music
The church will hold morning worship at eleven with a sermon on sacrifice. A vocal duet Pilot of Galilee sung by Mrs. Pearlee and Mrs. Adeline Van Coll accompanied by the church choir.
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Pilot of Galilee
Pearlee
Adeline van Coll
Astheon
Community Church Planned Services and Activites
The Congregational Community Church invites all to Bible School at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages and a morning worship at 11 a.m. on the topic Replacing God on His Throne. Florence Gilbert Hanscom is organist and choir director. Evening service at 6:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor welcomes all young people.
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Andrew Melrose Brodie
D.D
Florence Gilbert Hanscom
Christian Endeavor
Worship Services Announced for Baptist Church
Evening worship and mid week service schedule listed with 7:00 p m and 8:00 p m times. Church invites the public to attend any or all services.
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Baptist Young Peoples Union
St Thomas Episcopal Eustis Service Schedule
St Thomas Episcopal in Eustis Florida hosts 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Rector D. T. Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
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All
D. T. Johnson
Church of Christ Meeting Advertised at Mrs Sills Home
Church of Christ gathers at the home of Mrs. Zelma D. Sills near Crate Mill every Lord's Day at 10 30 am with an invitation extended to all local residents to attend the service.
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Zelma D. Sills
St Mary's of the Lakes Parish Mass Schedule
The parish at Grove Street and Badger Avenue in Nassau Florida lists Rev. Patrick Doyle as pastor with Sunday Masses from 7:30 to 9:00 a m and weekday Masses at 7:30 a m.
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ST. Mary’s OF the Lakes
Grove St. and
Badger Avensus
Fla
Patrick Doyle
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DR. Richardson
State of Florida
Osteopathic Medicine
Surg Hospital
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Citrus Ave
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M. Wells
First National Bank
Lemuel Colson
Donnelly Bldg
Thomas H. Cooley
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Harold Wilson
Rehbaum & Crane
Ray Eckholdt
Chrysler and Packard
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Frank Cornish
Builders Supply CO
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S. S. Sadler & CO
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Coleman’s Bakery
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White House Paints
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Axminster
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Cool Motors
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