Mount Dora Gazette Classified Rates and Publication Details
Publication details for Mount Dora publication show Edith Edeburn Keller as editor Eugene L Downs as plant superintendent and monthly subscription prices including One Year 1.00 Six Months 1.00 Three Months 60c and single copy 5c Classified ads priced per word with minimum 25c Entered as second class matter April 7 1916 at Mount Dora Florida post office under act of March 3 1879.
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Mount Dora
Florida
New York Editor Praises Florida Lake Country News
The Florida lakes region receives praise from New York editor and South Buffalo News writer, highlighting Leesburg Commercial and Mount Dora Topic awards, the Lake County area’s pristine waters, and mounting interest in Florida outdoor recreation and citrus growth. Several Florida towns including Mount Dora are cited as winter retreats with extensive lake systems and citrus groves.
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South Buffalo
N. Y
Florida
Lake
Mount Dora Topics Delights Chicago Reader With Praise
A Chicago correspondent praises Mount Dora Topics in May 1930 letters, calling it one of the town paper’s best for its size and noting fond memories of Mount Dora. She requests a one-year subscription and asks for a billing. Mrs. N. E. Davis signs the note.
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Mount Dora
Topic Wins First Prize In State Printing Contest
The Topic earned first prize in the Florida Press Association state contest for best commercial printing display. The Titusville Star- Advocate took second, making this year’s win notable for the Topic and its plant superintendent Eugene L. Downs.
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Lake County
Florida Press Association
Leesburg
Mount Dora
Titusville Star-Advocate
Eugene L. Downs
Birds Breeding at Raiford State Game Farm
Five pheasants arrived at the Raiford game farm bringing the brood stock to eighteen. Birds were secured from Pennsylvania and Hillsborough County stock accounted for most of the eggs laid by seven hens. Bantams hatched eight and six birds from two eight and seven egg settings. Wild turkey eggs, incubating, total seventy from twelve hens. Forty three pair of quail started in unit breeding pens. Officials say the cooperative project will boost Florida’s future game supply.
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Raiford
Pennsylvania
Hillsborough County
Hillsborough
J. S. Blitch
Game Department
Florida
Fighting the Automobile Accident Menace
States push strict traffic codes to curb deaths and injuries from cars. Maryland reports 994 suspended licenses, 761 revoked, 1,262 refusals in 1930 for drunken driving and high speed. New York requires proof of ability to cover future damages before relicensing. Connecticut raises rates for accident-prone drivers. Nationwide trend toward tougher exams, harsher penalties, and safer driving.
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Maryland
New York
Connecticut
A Monument to American Enterprise
At the end of 1929 the United States had 20,233,000 telephones in use an increase of 892,000 that year. About 520,400 people were employed in telephone service and total wire mileage reached 76,710,000 with open wire comprising 7.3 percent. Nearly all lines could interconnect for long distance and about 86 percent of the world’s 3 4 5 000 000 telephones were capable of complete interconnection illustrating the industry’s vast scale and private initiative.
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United States
Memorial Day Sermon at Union Service Ends High School Class
In the morning on Sunday May 2, the pastor preaches a Memorial Day sermon at 11 o'clock. Sunday school meets at 10, Epworth League at 6 30, and the evening service is a union service honoring the graduating class of the high school. Public invited. James H. Elder, pastor.
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Epworth League
James H. Elder
How Missionaries Advance World Peace at Community Church
D B Spencer pastorates lead Sunday School at 10 a m and Morning Worship at 11 a m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m on May 25 with Lloyd Shaw in charge. Ladies Aid Society meets at 2 30 p m Friday May 30. Mid week service suspended until fall.
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D. B. Spencer
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist Church Sermon and Baccalaureate Service
Pastor Matthew J. Bouterse speaks on the grim story of destruction at 11 morning worship. Sunday school meets at 9 45 A M. The B Y P A offers a program at 6 45 P M. At 8 P M the Baptist congregation joins the Methodist for the annual baccalaureate service.
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Matthew J. Bouterse
Grandview St
Bouterse
Methodist
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Details
The First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis lists services at 11 a m on Sunday with Sunday school at 9 45 a m. A testimonial meeting is held Wednesday at 8 p m. Reading room hours are Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in the church edifice. All are welcome.
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Corner Grove St
Lemon Avenue
Seven Dead at Airship Wedding Scene in City Daily
A city newspaper headline lists a string of sensational crimes including seven deaths at an airship wedding, a father shot by a son, a magnate eloping, and other shocking incidents. The Home Edition banner appears at the top of the page.
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Husband
Queen
Baby
Bradford
County Telegraph
Notice of Shop Relocation and Summer Prices
Carolyn McMurcay announces departure for the north from June first for the summer. Patrons seeking permanent waves should come in promptly. Miss Jeannette Pike will run the shop at the new location in the P. O. building and will offer reduced summer prices.
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North
Jeannette Pike
P. O
Carolyn McMurcay
Classified ads prove a paying medium for advertisers
Classified advertising proves a steady revenue stream for local publishers as merchants and individuals rely on compact notices to reach customers. The segment notes high demand for small display spaces and recurring inserts.
Adlerika glycerin mix claim for gas relief advert
An old Mount Dora Pharmacy advertisement touts Adlerika a glycerin mix with buckthorn bark and saline that cleanses both upper and lower bowels. It promises to relieve gas sour stomach sick headache and constipation with one spoonful and urges readers not to take partial-cleansing medicines.
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Adlerika
Framing Reform Efforts Amid Funding Challenges
A columnist notes that reform work stalls when funds are scarce and asserts the aim to build in this era. The text highlights financial hurdles and the ongoing push to support civic improvement despite limited resources.
Real Estate Foreclosure in Lake County Florida 1930
In the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Lake County Florida Charles Edger as complainant seeks foreclosure on land described as the south of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 29 township 19 south range 27 east containing about 1.25 acres. The mortgage was made April 24 1928 by Minnie Permenter to Charles Edgerton and recorded in Lake County Book 56 page 54. The special master will apportion proceeds to cover principal interest and costs as provided by decree. Dated April 30 1930.
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Lake County
Florida
Minnie Permenter
Charles Edgerton
A. D
Circuit Court
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State OF Florida
Chan
Svend Nielsen
Nanna
J. C. B. Koonce
Eee
I Circuit Court
Florida. In Chancery
Elizabeth West
Plainant
Svend Nielsen Neos Neilsen
Ias
Gullers Homestead
Mount Dora
Grandview Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Seventh Regene
Seven Avenue
Gullers
Master’s Sale Notice in Chancery for Mount Dora land
Public notice that Svend Nielsen and Nanna Nielsen mortgaged property in Mount Dora to Elizabeth West and, by order of Master Cooley, will be sold at public auction on June 2, 1930, to satisfy principal, interest, and costs per a 1930 final decree. The tract is Lot 23 Gullers Homestead, 80 by 130 feet at Seventh and Grandview Avenues, Lake County Florida.
Lake County Florida Mortgage Foreclosure Notice
The court describes real estate in Lake County Florida which includes Lot C in Lake Gertrude Groves subdivision as recorded in the Clerk of the Circuit Court and Mortgage Book No. 50 page 183. The action concerns a mortgage dated March 7 1927 from Alice Mitchell and Ira A Mitchell to Geneva Simmons and others and seeks to realize the amount due to complainants including principal interest and costs.
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TA Mitchell
Alice Sneed
Mane
Geneva Simmons
Asing
Lake County
Florida
Towet No
Lake Gertrude Groves
Circuit Court
Tavares
Simmons
Ira A. Mitcheltont
Alice Mitchell
A. D
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Sincerely, Mrs. N. E. Davis
Topic
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Baptist Church
First Church OF Christ
Eustis
Circuit Court OF the
Cery
Charles Edger
C. Rogers Wells
Cooley & Wilkerson
Cooley & Wilkerson Solicitors
State OF
Chancery
A. Mitchell
Clara M. Simmons
C. Rogers. Wells, Alane Cooley
Blue Bird Tea Room
Mildred Marsh
Alexander Street
Merchants Sales
Mount Dora, Florida
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