Frugal Politics and Local Tax Talk in Lake Wales
A reader opinion uses wordplay on frugal versus save to urge scrutiny of local government costs. The letter critiques state versus local taxes, warns against grandiose state fixes, and favors reducing county and school costs through prudent leadership. It notes a straw vote for governor, comments on Howey, and hints at regional political shifts in Leon and Lake counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Worthington
Lake Wales
Amos
Andy
Tallahassee
Orlando
Howey
Anti low mood slogans urging self reliance and work ethic
A collection of slogans encouraging self help and productivity. Phrases urge not to whine beg or blame conditions, to recreate, work for wages, manage money, and seize opportunity. Mentions a Charles Gallimore, D. D. as part of the text.
Lake County Chamber adds members amid March enrollments
Two weeks in hospital as a 'vacation' ends strong, Lake County Chamber of Commerce greets February and March enrollments. Sustaining members Brewster, Smith, Miller lead. numerous individuals from Clermont, Orlando, Umatilla, Leesburg join. Fruitland Park gains board seat. five Kiwanis clubs plan inter club night with school students performing stunts and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Toledo
Don Smith
Clermont
D. M. Snowberger
Leesburg
Wm. H. Heil
Easton
Esther L. Hastings
Wichita
Kans
A. O. Behmger
Cincinnati
Morton F. Kane
Eustis
Edna L. O’hare
Juanita K. Moore
New York
Bruno Lasche
Umatilla
Fred H. Morton
Winfield
Montverde
Wm G. Dwight
Cornelius West
F. C. Griffis
W. E. Clark
Nora Vickers
Charles Blange
American Legion
J. T. Kane
W. J. Kendrick
H. W. Palmer
Alfred W. Smith, Jr
Donald McCann
J. C. Brown
Fruitland Park
Dr. Takahashi
Kiwanis
L. E. Waterman Company Funds Century Exhibit
The L. E. Waterman Company of New York City and Hon. Frank Waterman have signed and paid in full for space in the Century of Progress Exhibit in Chicago 1933. The firm marks its 48th year in fountain pen making. Mrs Delia Robinson Waterman, mother of Frank Waterman, died March 13 and was interred in Kankakee, Illinois. her recovery followed a serious operation, with friends of the family hopeful.
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L. E. Waterman Company
New York City
Frank Waterman
New York
Eustis
Chicago
United States
Wdgterman
Fountain Inn
Delia Robinson Waterman
Kankakee
Ill
Prize Essay Wins Third Prize in Bank Contest
This item notes a student securing third prize in the annual First National Bank Bank Essay Contest, highlighting the competition and the bank’s prize event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
First National ‘Bank
The Many Sidedness of George Washington
A portrait outlines Washington's early schooling and Mount Vernon life. He served as surveyor under Lord Fairfax and later led as Commander in Chief. The piece highlights his farming, education efforts, business sense, linguistic culture, generosity, and vision for universal education, ending with a Scout-like call to youth.
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Bridges Creek
Wakefield
George W
Mount Vernon
Lord Fairfax
William and Mary College
Culpeper
George Washington
Washington
America
Boy Scouts
Boys of
Mount Dora Area News Briefs and Local Losses
Fire threat at Sohn Gordon home prompts quick response as flames cause substantial damage in Mount Dora area. Two women die in a separate Howey apartment fire on Orange Court. Community events include socials at Grand View Hotel, Lake County Flower Show highlights Mount Dora entries, and local civic notes on school board re-election and yacht club entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howey
W. J. Wright
Mariam Wright
Orange Court
Lake County
Eustis
Mount Dora
George L. Zell
Flowers and Birds in Miami Echoes From Grace Norman Tuttle
A Miami notebook fragment notes a refined visitor praising Mount Dora for flowers and birds. It cites George P. Brett observing thousands of blackbirds feeding and declining robins due to milder northern weather. An aside mentions a remark about married life after twenty years.
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Miami
First Avenue
Mount Dora
George P. Brett
Mr. Brett
Grace Norman Tuttle
Miami Herald
George Washington Bicentennial Programs and Essays
Fragmentary OCR lists United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission programs from 1931 to 1951 in Washington DC. Entries mention George Washington Leader of Men, President, Homemaking of George and Martha, The Social Life of George, and prize essays with varying program numbers.
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Washington
Martha
United States
Washington, D. C
Georgeington
George
A-1 Prospects for Freshman Baseball at Florida
University of Florida coach Dutch Stanley reports strong A-1 prospects among freshman players. Standouts include Hyman Albritton at second base Ernest Priest at shortstop and Cecil McLean at third from football success. Lefty McMullan and Herb Plumer show promise at first base while Jesse Dooley and Ken Thompson perform well as catchers. Pitchers and outfielders need evaluation after rain shortened practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Florida
Gainesville
Dutch” Stanley
Gators
Hyman Albritton
Bowling Green
Ernest Priest
Ft. Myers
Cecil McLean
Kissimmee
Stanley
McMullan
Clearwater
Herb Plumer
Douglastown
N. Y
Jesse Dooley
Mount Dora
Ken Thompson
Miami
Letter From a Debtor Mocking Tax Burdens and Laws
A humorous note from a debtor mocks endless taxes and regulations. He claims federal state county and law burdens leave him unable to pay creditors. The spoof cites many taxes and charitable leads while lampooning government control and societal demands.
Political Ad for Florida Representative Nomination
Democratic candidate Geo F. Westbrook of Clermont Florida seeks the Group 1 seat in the Legislature. The notice notes the June 7 1932 Democratic primary and pledges continued service if re elected. Paid political advertisement dated 11 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GEO. F
Westbrook
Clermont, Florida
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Charles Gallimore, D. D
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C. Comment
Eens
John C. Coley Ecing
Martha Wells
Mount Dora and
Sohn Gordon
Frank Drake
Grand View Hotel
Baldwin
Miss Adams
Alfred L. Rush
Leroy Embry
Philip E. Rollins
Methodist Parsonage
Eee
J. H. Ler
E. V. Cartledge
Alfred Rehbaum
E. B. Ferson
Yacht Club
R. W. Dickson
Carl Graves
Marshall Hurlburt
Golden Triangle
Tavares
Clarence E. Clough
East Brookfield
Mass
Villa Dora
Alice Jarvis
Lake Ola
D. D. Roseborough
W .T. Smith
Klatte
Harry Backus
Times-Union
A-1
State University
Society of St. John the Baptist
Woman Relief
Navy Relief
Children’s Home
Policeman’s Benefit
Matron’s Society
Je Relief
Near East
Golders’ Home
Red Cross
Black
Purple Cross
C. C. Moorhead
Mt.jjora Hardware Company
Durham
Walter E. Hall
Walter E. Hal
E. M. Tally
Florida
Sai County
Clara H. Burchett
P. O
Tote
Ste
Maria E. Farrington Martin
Tasvares
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