Fragmented 19th century notes and adage quotes
A jumble of dated items notes May 25 1879 births Leesburg Howey incorporation May 27 1874 land sale that shifted Leesburg as Sumter County seat. Fragments offer aphorisms on adventure business prudence automobil es vice and fashion with scattered historical dates and hometown reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Gamble
Leesburg
Wildwod
Howey
W. J. Howey
Sumter County
L. B. Lee
Tax Fit For Heirs Sparks Meek Duty Debate
Readers weigh the idea that the meek must accept an inheritance tax when time comes to claim estates. Arguments focus on fairness and how much tax should be applied to inherited wealth and assets.
Scientist says Earth rotation slows slightly
A scientist reports a minor slowdown in Earth's rotation which could extend the time available for some people to cope with current challenges.
Tax Hike for Racing and Booze Raises Revenue
The speaker supports the idea of raising additional revenue through higher taxes on racing and alcohol but cautions against excessive costs that would negate the state's benefits, aligning with Governor Cone on prudent fiscal policy.
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Cone
Costly mood drains surpass all wars to date
The United States News says the nation’s low mood has cost about nineteen billion dollars, with war costs at seventeen billion when tallies are added by next summer. Qlin Miller notes, emphatically, that it wasn’t worth it.
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United States News
Qlin Miller
Tung Oil Industry Growth in the South and Florida Potential
The article notes rapid tung oil expansion in the South with a U S market demand of 1 000 000 acres yet only 103 000 planted nationwide Florida shows 17 525 acres planted and holds strong potential due to climate The paint and varnish sector consumes about 85 percent of US tung oil and new uses include plastics linoleum rain gear and electrical insulation Yields rise from 8 pounds per tree in year three to 85 pounds by year twelve, with nuts harvested over several months and lasting 30 to 40 years
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South
Florida
United States
Potatoes Pull Floridas Truck Growers Ahead
The Irish potato shipments from Flagler and St Johns counties yield large returns with about 3800 acres producing a banner crop. The Bushnell Tribune notes a net profit around 400000 dollars this year with 100 dollars or more clear per acre, enabling new farms, homes, and equipment. The Florida climate supports year round vegetable production and ample market demand.
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Florida
Flagler
St. Johns
Bushnell Tribune
Canada
Florida’s new deer tongue industry grows in Seminole County
The Sanford Herald notes a plant called deer tongue forms a budding Florida industry. Leaves four inches wide and six to eight inches long lie flat with vanilla aroma. Dried leaves flavor tobacco, used in pipes, and are stored in clothes and trunks. Gatherers earn a neat sum from a ready market.
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Florida
Seminole County
Sanford Herald
Florida Motorists Pay Majority of State Government Costs
Taxpayers Association reports Florida motorists contributed 24,478,056 dollars in eleven state taxes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1936. This amount compares to total state revenue receipts of 44,755,409 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
The
Taxpayers Association, Inc
Watermelon shipping season starts in Lake County
The first car was shipped last week selling for $700. Melons averaged 26 pounds and fetched 64 cents each. Lake County farms plant 5,000 acres of watermelons and anticipate substantial revenue for growers from this crop.
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Lake County
Powell Urges Frugal At-Home Vacation Mindset
Avery Powell counsels readers facing no vacation to make the best of staying home. He advises placing brickbats in the mattress, removing screens to let in flies, stocking canned vegetables, and enjoying life at home despite limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery Powell
Wealthy Speaker Frames Poverty as Moral Fuel
A remark claims poverty breeds happiness and strong character, but the speaker’s wealth suggests bias. The comment implies poverty’s virtue, while the source’s status calls the claim into question.
When Kids Party Up the House and Stay to Mess
The narrator reflects on a kids party that turns the living room into a fort like battlefield with chairs, blankets, books, and pillows used as improvised fortifications. He joins his wife in cleanup then contrasts it with a Tallahassee political gathering, noting the ongoing mess and the cost to adults, yet appreciating the humor and resilience of life between parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Lopez
Tallahassee
General Revenue
Cone
Thank you to Mrs Zell for travel letters praised
A reader thanks Mrs Zell for a series of travel letters from a California trip. The writer notes the letters read like engaging travel writing and vividly describe many regions from Texas cow-punchers to Sierra Nevada prospectors and Southern California clerks, expressing deep appreciation.
Tax contrast prompts debate on United States taxes
The Somerset Journal notes that with an income of five thousand dollars and a wife and one child the U S tax would be eighty four dollars while in England the same family would pay nine hundred fifty dollars, prompting some to threaten emigration. It also reports Florida fertilizer use in 1936 setting a record high per the National Fertilizer Association.
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United States
England
Somerset Journal
Tall Stories and Travel News Catch Up in Florida
A long-winded local epistle blends tall tales with chatter about the Coffee House, beauty claims, political shifts, and a surge in air travel progress. Mentions Florida events, Eastern Air Lines expansions, Hindenburg fears, Merrill’s transatlantic feat, and Daytona Beach flights as Central Florida eyes closer links to Newark and beyond.
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Tall Story Club
F. D. R. Supreme Court
Florida
Johnny
Dick Merrill
America
England
Pacific
Far West
Merrill
Dick ‘Merrill
Eastern Air Lines
Air Lines
Central Florida
Daytona Beach
Miami
Newark
Orlando
Mount Dora Topic copies sent to Mount Dora editor
William O. Hall writes from Saint James New York to Mrs George Keller editor Mount Dora Topic sending two copies of January 28 and March 18 issues. Editor thanks Hall for forwarding copies and for sharing the publication to widen Mount Dora's attractions.
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Saint James
New York
George Keller
Mount Dora Topic
Mount Dora
Florida
Keller
William O. Hall
Hall
Mr. Hall
Lehmann to Represent National Chamber at Florida Convention
Karl Lehmann secretary of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce has been appointed to represent the National Chamber of Commerce at the Florida Commercial Secretaries Convention in Jacksonville May 23 to 25. He will teach the course A Chamber of Commerce Clinic, replacing Ralph Bradford of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The course covers local chamber problems.
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Karl Lehmann
Lake County
Lake County hosts Tampa visitors for chamber program
A May 14 gathering in Howey-in-the-Hills welcomed 144 county residents plus 33 Tampa Inter-city Relations Committee members. David Newell spoke on conservation, Frank Gannon praised regional cooperation, and local leaders from Lake and nearby communities gave brief talks. A community singing session and entertaining numbers followed, with a board meeting of the Lake County Chamber preceding supper.
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Florida
Frank Gannon
Tampa Electric Company
Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Joe Sweeny
Lake County
Col
C. E. Lester
Grand Island
Tavares
R. W. Sims
Clermont
Phil Gorman
Leesburg
Charles Anderson
Groveland
Claude Wolfe
A. C. Slaughter
Greater Orlando
Howey-in the-Hills
Maxine Saltsman
Mount Dora
Harrold Ferran
Eustis
Folsom
W. L. Yancey
Umatilla
McQuaig Renominated Mayor of Montverde
W. R. McQuaid was unanimously renominated mayor at a Wednesday evening caucus in the Montverde Community Building for the June 8 election. Officials nominated include Clerk and Collector J. M. Lowry, Assessor R. W. Harper Sr., Treasurer Mrs. Karl Lehmann, Marshal Elmer Barnett, and councilmen O. L. Carter O. S. McQuaig. Dr. N. T. Richardson was nominated for the council seat, replacing N. E. Weeks who spends five months yearly north. J. M. Butler and Karl Lehmann, elected last year, complete the five member council.
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W. R. McQuaig
Montverde
J. M. Lowry
R. W. Harper, Sr
Karl
Lehmann
Elmer Barnett
O. L. Carter
O. S. McQuaig
N. T. Richardson
N. E. Weeks
Karl Lehmann
Church Affairs at First Methodist Episcopal
The First Methodist Episcopal Church lists Rev. Heber D. Ketcham as minister and Jeannette Pike leading the Sunday School at 9:30 with D. H. Bishop as superintendent. Worship begins at 10:45 with a sermon on Obedience to the Heavenly Vision and an evening program titled The Great Hymns of the Church. Epworth League meets at 6:30 led by Marjorie Loveless. morning hour changed from 11 to 10:45.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Heber D. Ketcham
D.D
Jeannette Pike
D. H. Bishop
Epworth
Marjorie Loveless
Rev Neslie Underwood Leads Sunday Services
Rev Neslie V Underwood serves as pastor with Sunday School at 9 45 morning worship at 11 and evening service at 8 B Y P U at 630 and mid week service Wednesday at 730 strangers welcome and all others seeking a church home.
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Neslie V. Underwood
Pastoral
Church of Christ schedules worship and classes
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park Rossiter Street Sanford Road holds Bible School at 10 A M and Lord's Supper from 11 to 12 M each Sunday with evening service at 7 30. Women's Bible Class meets Wednesday at 3 PM and Prayer and Praise Service is Thursday at 7 30 PM.
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Church OF Christ Lake
Franklin Park
Rossiter St
Sanford Road
Bible
The Church of God Pentecostal-Liberty Street services
The Church of God on Liberty Street led by Pastor G G Prince holds regular services Sundays at 11 a m and 7 00 p m Sunday School at 10 a m and a prayer meeting on Thursday at 7 30 p m Worship is encouraged.
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Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
G. G. Prince
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Andrew Melrose Brodie
Barton Mumaw
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Badger Ave
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State Chamber
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J. J. West
Man J. Stuart
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