Mount Dora Topic publication details and pricing
Mount Dora Topic published in Mount Dora Florida every Friday by Mount Dora Publishing Co. Edith Edeburn Keller editor Eugene L Downs plant supervisor. Subscription prices in advance One year hundred six months one dollar three months sixty cents single copy five cents. Classified advertising one cent a word minimum twenty five cents. Entered as second class matter April 7 1916 Mount Dora post office Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Florida
Editorial Tongue in Cheek Toasts Farmer Truskett Credit
The item jokes about a Temptation to steal Farmers property but ends by giving credit to Farmer Truskett. It wraps with a folksy statement of sentiments and good humor reflecting local editorial voice.
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Farmer Truskett
Florida through eyes of outsiders in St Augustine Record
An editorial from the St Augustine Record quotes a visitor’s view of Florida’s lakes and hills. It praises the state’s scenery and suggests trips across regions would broaden outlooks and pride in the commonwealth.
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Florida
St. Augustine
Lakes
Commonwealth
Lake County Leads In Citrus Acreage And Grape Growth
Lake county ranks second in the state for citrus acreage and has a rapidly growing grape industry with early market grapes. Investigations place it among the top two counties for tung oil production, hinting at a future major industry. Vegetables occupy only 428 acres, with vast potential for expansion across the county.
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Lake County
Tung oil industry gains interest in Lake County
After a visit to Trim bey Properties at Clermont to plant acres in tung oil trees the Topic editor renews interest in a coming industry. Dr F Zim merkoff a tung oil expert says Lake and Polk counties Florida offer the best soil and drainage for cultivation and he notes his Chinese government work and authority on the subject. An article by F C Grable of Clermont on tung oil is reprinted in this issue for reader interest.
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Trimbey
Clermont
Lake County
F. Zimmerkoff
United Tes
Lake and
Polk Counties
Florida
Zimmerhoff
F. C. Grable
Know Your Florida A Journey Through Citrus Country
A travel sketch highlights Montverde Apopka Mount Dora and Eustis illustrating Florida’s citrus belt. The piece paints scenic valleys blue lakes and lush groves while noting the region's productive potential and evolving industry.
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Florida
Montverde
Apopka
Mount Dora
Eustis
Florida Grapes and Citrus Shine in Montverde Section
The Montverde area showcases a decade of grape culture growth with early home grown grapes hitting U.S. markets. Fine soils, scientific cultivation, and strong stock yield promising a growing citrus and vineyard sector amid Florida’s fertile climate. The Florida State Chamber motto Know Your Florida urges residents to learn and share the state’s development story.
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Montverde
United States
Florida
California
Texas
Grape Growers Plan Annual Convention in Orlando
The State Grape Growers Association Executive Committee met in County Agent Hiatt's office on May 21 to finalize the coming Grape Growers Show and Convention. The event features a show with ribbon awards across varieties, crates, booths, and commercial by-products, to be held in the San Juan Hotel lobby in Orlando.
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State Grape Growers Association
Hiatt
San Juan
Orlando
Mrs Evelyn Rice Dies in Tangerine Florida
Mrs Evelyn Rice widow of George Rice died Saturday at Woodlawn Tangerine after years in frail health. Born June 22 1851 in Worcester Massachusetts she lived in Florida forty years. Survived by daughter Mrs Ray Key and granddaughter Adelaide Key who traveled to Worcester for burial with sister Mrs Emma Bliss of Worcester.
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Evelyn Rice
George Rice
Woodlawn
C. H. Estey
Rice
Worcester
Mass
Florida
Ray Key
Adelaide Key
Emma Bliss
VITAL QUESTION ON ELECTIONS AND SCOUT VALUES
Josephine Simpson ex-regent of Ocklawaha Chapter D A R urges voters to apply Scout ideals to selecting public leaders. She asks five key questions on ability motives honesty qualifications and record and calls for responsible voting to uphold liberty and civic duty.
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America
Josephine Simpson
Ocklawaha
Public Service trains home service staff in Winter Park
The Florida Public Service Company conducts a two week intensive home service training course in Winter Park led by Ruth V. Carlington from Metropolitan Edison. Trainees will staff home service representatives in Orlando DeLand Eustis and Lake Wales offering free guidance on operating domestic gas and electric appliances.
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Florida Public Service Company
Winter Park
Florida
Home Service Department
Ruth V. Carlington
Carlington
Metropolitan Edison Company
Reading
Pennsylvania
Associated Gas and Electric System
Home Service Representative
Orlando
DeLand
Eustis
Lake Wales
Central
Church Announcements for Sunday Services and Meeting
Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning sermon at 11 00. Epworth League at 6 30. Evening service with old hymns at 7 30. Mid week service Wednesday at 6 30. Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Hunter 722 5th Avenue East Tuesday June 3 at 3 00. Public invited to worship with us. James H Elder pastor.
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Epworth League
Ladies Aid
Hunter
5Th Avenue East
James H. Elder
First Church of Christ Scientist Eustis Service Times
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue in Eustis hosts Sunday services at 11 a m. A testimonial meeting takes place Wednesday at 8 p m. Reading room is open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons 2 to 4 in the church building. Everyone is welcome.
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Corner Grove St
Lemon Avenue
The Greatest Fire Menace Discussed In Editorial
An editorial warns against unconscious arsonists among Americans who cause fires through carelessness with cigarettes matches and wiring. It notes widespread risks in homes garages and businesses and urges individual responsibility to reduce fires and protect lives and property.
Crime and laws burden justice in America
The National Crime Commission urges local crime commissions to tailor enforcement to community needs. The piece argues laws burden the system, create criminals, and cites political-criminal alliances and weak police as factors. It contends impractical laws drive crime and calls weeding out unenforceable statutes a priority.
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National Crime Commission
Florida Law Prohibition Noted as Lawful Violation
A brief item highlights that Florida law makes certain acts unlawful, emphasizing legal compliance and potential penalties. The notice frames the prohibition within the state's statutory framework and cautions readers to avoid forbidden conduct.
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Florida
Adlerika Relieves Gas and Stomach Pain in Minutes
A testimonial from Jno. B. Hardy credits Adlerika with complete relief after twenty years of digestive trouble and gas. The ad claims Adlerika acts on both upper and lower bowels, removing hidden poisons and delivering real cleansing. Mount Dora Pharmacy promotes the product.
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Adlerika
Jno
B. Hardy
Dora Pharmacy
Goshawk Rare in Florida Court Sale Notice
In the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit a mortgage foreclosure is conducted by Special Master C. Rogers Wells. Minnie Permenter owes Charles Edgerton on a 1928 mortgage for land in Lake County near Tavares. The sale of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 29 township 19 south range 27 east will occur at the courthouse door to satisfy principal interest and costs.
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Minnie Permenter
Perry Fae
Spec- Senn Wee Seeae Sar
Tavares
Lake Eee Ra Ae
Charles Edgerton
Apa
Lake County
Florida
Notice of Master Sale in Lake County Chancery
Master will sell at the courthouse door in Tavares Florida a Lot 23 Gullers Homestead Mount Dora in Lake County to satisfy the decree in the suit In Chancery Elizabeth West v Svend Nielsen and Nanna Nielsen. Sale on the first Monday after Rule Day April 1930 for cash to cover principal interest and costs as awarded. Cooley Wilkerson acting as Master on behalf of Judge J C B Koonce. 18-51
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Circuit Court
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State OF Florida
Lake County
Florida
Chancer
Elizabeth West
Svend Nielsen
NANNA
J. C. B. Koonce
Bouro
Chancery
Nanna Neilsen
Tavares
Gullers
Grandview Avenue
Seventh Avenue
Final Decree Notice in County Case
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the Final Decree in the matter involving Alice Mitchell and Clara M. Simmons et al in the county court, the court declares actions to proceed. The document indicates proceedings in Indiana and names involved parties for further filing.
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Circuit Court OF the
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State OF
Florida
Chanira A
Ea Ion Alice Mitchell
Wifean
Clara M. Simmons
Sale of Lake Gertrude Grove lot under court decree
In Lake County Florida on June 2 1930 at the courthouse door in Tavares a sale of Lot No seven in Lake Gertrude Groves subdivision is ordered to satisfy the mortgage debt of Albuquerque Simmons and Clara M Simmons to Ira A Mitchell and Alice Mitchell. The sale is for cash to the highest bidder to cover principal interest and costs as stated in the decree. Master in Chancery for the complainants will conduct the sale.
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Ehatele
Mons
Justin Simmons
Tavares
Lake County
Florida
A. D
Sensations by Imagination Draw Weekly Pay
Brief note on contributors earning ample weekly pay for conjuring up sensations through imaginative ideas and publicity.
Orlando $25000 business to be built at North Orange corner
A $25000 business project is planned for construction at the corner of North Orange Avenue and Stone Street, with details forthcoming from city development officials.
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Orlando
North Orange and
Ston Avenues
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Edith Edeburn
Keller
Eugene L. Downs
Eenees
Grape Growers
Mrs. Evelyn Rice
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Church OF Christ
THE
Sixteenth Judicial Cirnae
Agg Yi
Florcharles Edgerton
C. Rogers Wells
Cooley & Wilkerson
Blue Bird Tea Room
Mildred Marsh
Alexander Street
Mount Dora, Florida
M. Wells
Fla
New Bank
Rehbaum & Co
First State Bank of
Fountain Inn
Mount Dora Publishing CO
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