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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1936
Page
4
A fragmented column mocks political slogans and social habits. It hints at bank life and consumer culture with puns about ice, olives, and automobiles, suggesting financial restraint and public discourse backstage. The tone is satire of common sayings and public expectations.
Readers note a shift in concern from rising bacon costs to tobacco prices. The column contrasts public interest in meat prices with seemingly muted reaction to cigarette costs as travel patterns intensify.
Some men find pleasure in going to the banks of a stream and lie boat fishing. Others enjoy doing any old place.
The piece notes a four foot long three column primary ballot destined for voters in June. It contrasts social views on marriage with agriculture values noting Florida fruit and vegetable gross of 85 477 194 dollars and a near eight million dollar increase from the previous year.
The Montgomery Advertiser notes Florida may surprise with a light field of 14 candidates seeking the governor’s office in the forthcoming race. The remark signals potential shifts in state politics and candidate dynamics.
A man told hospital attendants that being called the father of triplets was too much kidding, showing he can take a joke even when the news concerns him in a humorous light.
A compact admonition against sharing personal woes to avoid dampening others. The speaker urges focusing on uplifting topics to spread happiness and joy.
The Post notes rapid effects of a Florida law allowing divorces after 90 days of residence becoming effective last December. In the first quarter of this year 49 suits were filed in Miami, up 317 percent from the same period in 1935. The article jokes about advertising slogans linking sunshine to decrees.
A coalition of Florida hotel men and the State Citrus Commission launches a statewide ad campaign to promote oranges grapefruit and tangerines to visitors. The effort seeks to educate travelers about Florida citrus value, increase consumption, expand markets, and boost growers prosperity and state wealth.
The Census Bureau reports rapid Southern population growth since 1930 with Georgia alone surpassing New England's entire gain by 100 000. Florida rises by 146 000 while California loses about 36 000. The data cite the Souths resource advantages and industrial and agricultural development drawing national attention.
Dispatch from Hollywood notes a society seeks to ban male hat removal in elevators while others defend or deride the custom. Gary Cooper admits bareheadedness is due to effort, Gertrude Mitchell calls it stupid, and Carole Lombard says it flatters a woman's vanity as images from films show scant attire.
The Manufacturers' Record notes Florida’s odd ventures with a Clermont Chinese chop suey plant founded by Dr. Takahashi. It has shipped about 1200 gallons in 1.5 gallon thermos jugs to keep the delicacy fresh, fueling statewide trade since last fall.
The article urges cooperation between motorists and pedestrians to reduce traffic fatalities. It emphasizes mutual rights and responsibilities and calls for common sense and courtesy from both sides to improve safety on modern roads.
The British Parliament authorized a marriage contingency fund of 40000 pounds to support King Edward's forthcoming marriage. The provision covers expenses linked to the royal nuptials and related arrangements.
The Milton Gazette reports a Resettlement Administration project to establish a 100 family colony on about 14 000 acres in Okaloosa County between Blackman and the state line. Farms of 30 to 120 acres will have government support including houses fences equipment and livestock with a 25 year repayment plan. The program aims to rebuild farmer livelihoods and expand colonies across Florida for lasting agricultural prosperity.
The piece critiques Governor Sholtz and Senate Democratic Executive Committee Chairman Hodges for attempting to push a Sholtz backed nomination to succeed Park Trammell. It argues Florida voters will reject his influence in the June primary and end Sholtz's political power.
The Florida citrus industry reports a gross income increase of 12 365 546 over 1934 35 and the five year average, driven by state wide inspection and strict enforcement under Commissioner Nathan Mayo. The preliminary Marketing Bureau summary credits Mayo and the Citrus Commission for the surge and urges maintaining experienced leadership through the coming season.
Hambone quotes a wry line about Funny Tom's children being smart while their father is described as dim. The quote plays on contrasts and rural humor.
A regional editorial urges Florida residents to back a new business oriented government in the upcoming June 2 stockholders style meeting. It criticizes current officials and tax burdens while calling for a capable manager and a strong board to overhaul leadership. The piece stresses attentive voting and careful evaluation of candidates to prevent a worsening crisis.
R Viti of Groveland reports the earliest ripe grapes in Lake County vineyards with Muscadine stock imported from Italy. County Agent C R Hiatt is preserving the fruit for a Florida exhibit at the Great Lakes Exposition in Cleveland this summer. Five acres of Beason grapes will be market ready around June 15.
A saying notes a man gains true joy from work not by pleasure alone but by obtaining some additional benefit or purpose from his labor. The line implies diligence brings deeper satisfaction than mere amusement.
Reverend H Fuller of Fern Park will preach at the Fern Park Methodist Church Sunday morning in the pastor’s absence. Reverend Perry B James and wife remain in Jacksonville for hospital care after an operation. Evening worship is canceled. Epworth League and Junior League meet at 6 30.
The notice invites participation in worship at 7:00 p.m. for Baptist Young People and morning and evening services led by Rev. J. S. Wilson through the summer. A mid week service is held Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend any or all services.
Florence Hanscom to lead organ and choir with Bible School at 10 a. m. Adult class taught by Dr. Paris Miller. Morning worship at 11 a. m. features the sermon A Wise Teacher and a Safe Guide. cordial welcome extended to all interested in the church’s activities.
St Thomas Episcopal Church Easts Florida invites a morning prayer and sermon at 11 A. M. First Sunday Holy Communion. Rector D. T. Johnson extends a cordial welcome to all.
The Church of Christ invites all to worship each Lord’s day at 10 45 a m with Evangelist J O Barnes preaching at 834 Liberty Ave The Wednesday prayer and song service is at 7 30 p m at the Barnes home near Zelma D Sills All are welcome to attend this cordial invitation to worship
Rev. Patrick Doyle presides at St. Marys of the Lakes Grove Street and Badger Avenue Eustis Florida with Sunday Masses at Clermont 8 00 a m and Eustis 10 00 a m First Friday Mass at 7 30 a m
The Church of God Pentecostal Liberty St invites worshippers to regular services Sundays at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Rev E L Moore is pastor.
About 700 Florida 4-H members will attend two separate short courses in June. Girls, around 450, meet at the State College for Women in Tallahassee on June 1. boys, about 250, go to the University of Florida in Gainesville a week later. Activities include agricultural and home making classes, sports, and college life experiences under Miss Flavia Gleason and R W Blacklock.
The speaker contrasts two types of people, one who laughs at everything and the other who never laughs at anything. Hambone notes some folks are quick to believe what you say about a person unless there’s something good to counter it.
Florida Citrus Commission proposes testing refrigerated river barges to move oranges and grapefruit up the Mississippi to the Midwest. The Inland Waterways Corporation will conduct six week test shipments from Chicago to St. Louis starting soon, beginning with beer and expanding to perishable goods including fruit. Florida aims to cut freight costs and boost sales to the Midwest where half the population lives.
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