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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
4
A miscellany of aphorisms and observations on work, politics, commerce, and Florida’s prospects. Notable remarks include praise for advertising, a discussion of the electoral college, and Barron Collier’s optimistic view of the United States and Florida.
The piece urges merchants to stock well and price attractively for home buyers. It emphasizes honest advertising that clearly states goods and prices, noting shoppers read ads and judge where to buy. It cautions merchants to adopt practices favoring local trade.
The piece expresses gratitude for national and state leadership and seeks divine guidance to restore prosperity and faithful government. It also notes the Ringling brothers entering the fiftieth year in the circus business with the upcoming Golden Jubilee season.
Florida has obtained 729734 dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for relief, following a prior 835715 dollar tranche. The current fund is allocated for relief efforts through December 31.
In Sarasota a once shuttered hotel from the boom years has been sold for 250000 dollars and will resume operations this season signaling renewed real estate vigor in Florida. The sale reflects ongoing daily evidence of a market revival in the state.
The Florida League of Municipalities legislative committee will meet in Tampa November 29 30 to draft plans for aiding cities with bonded indebtedness. Proposals include constitutional changes tax cancellation with current taxes kept up and a homestead law to restore revenue from land off the tax rolls. President Reeder calls members to prepare concrete ways to amend repeal or enact laws for municipal relief.
The piece argues political agitation is past and citizens must cooperate to advance welfare. It cites the New York Sun urging the press to denounce extravagance, back the administration, and inform readers to shape public opinion toward prosperity. It stresses time to stop populism and focus on prudent economic measures.
A Tampa Tribune piece quotes Florida editors under a caption “Naming No Names But” joking about the Mount Dora Topic editor Barney wearing a goatee. The quip notes the masthead mismatch and possible vanity.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce holds its annual convention in Jacksonville on December 5 and 6. The program aims to review state business conditions, coordinate plans to meet difficulties, and involve local chambers and civic leaders in shaping future economic progress.
Sidney J. Catts governed Florida from 1917 to 1921 Coral Beach notes his role in pushing highway development alongside M. M. Smith and Ed Scott. The piece recalls the 1916 election drama with First and Second choice voting and mentions wartime contributions and early automobile growth in the state. It also cites the granite memorial to M. M. Smith beside Highway No. 2 and comments on later political figures connected to Catts.
A rambling column blends hunting lore with tax concerns and social quips. It recalls gun safety, game wardens, and the shift from rugged field life to modern worries about income and Christmas shopping. The piece meanders through bears, corn, dogs, six legged lambs, and paydays.
S M Noakes captured a cobra shown at Tavares Pharmacy after it bit its own side in sunlight. The snake died within minutes and is kept in the same jar for viewing. The report notes cobras’ deadly venom affecting the nervous system with no antidote. The Lake County Citizen adds Florida wildlife breeding grounds cover about 3% of the state.
The New York College of Home Economics notes juices from pickled fruits enhance mince meat flavor while reducing sugar and vinegar use. The advisory suggests substituting these fruit juices for part of the traditional sweet and sour balance.
G LEON WELLS is pastor at 409 Fifth Avenue. Sunday November 27 events include church 10:00 am worship 11:00 am Sunday school lesson Living As Gods Stewards 3:30 pm mass 7:30 pm Epworth League and evening worship sermon by Rev Lawrence Radcliffe District Superintendent after service Quarterly Conference follows. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 pm.
Congregational church announces Bible School in the morning worship at 11 and Young Peoples meeting at 7 00 p m Pastor David B Spencer leads the services in a Sunday schedule for the community church program.
The First Baptist Church at Corner Tenth and Tremain invites worshipers to attend multiple services led by Pastor William Renfroe Lambert. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with a 9:45 a.m. sermon hour and a 6:30 p.m. Baptist Young People's meeting followed by evening worship at 7:00 p.m. A midweek service is held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend any service.
Regular services are held in the Public Library building with Sunday morning worship at eleven. A Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting starts at eight. Sunday school convenes every Sunday at ten. The public is invited.
On the first Lord's Day at 3 p.m. Hugh E. Garrett will preach. The second Lord's Day at 3 p.m. John H. Adams will preach. Bible study for children and adults Sundays at 2:30 p.m. All are welcome.
The notice lists services at First Presbyterian Church Sorrento Florida with Bible school at 10:00 a m Morning Worship at 11:00 a m and an Evening hour of prayer at 8:00 p m led by Minister in charge Dr Robert Joseph Diven D D The public is invited to all services.
O M Simpson has been appointed by the Florida motor vehicle commissioner as auto tag agent for Mount Dora. The 1933 license tags are received and a sale date to be announced, likely in December. Other Lake County agents include Mrs. George Hummell Eustis E M Tally Tavares Perry C Brown Leesburg H K Stokes Clermont and Charles Giles Umatilla.
Dill planting advice from Dr. E. W. Berger urges sowing now or before Christmas for May or June harvest. Thin to three to four inches as plants grow, keep soils rich in humus, water during dry spells, and feed with liquid fertilizer such as sodium nitrate or ammonium sulfate.
A compact hometown paper offers a window into community life with local news, events, and notes. It highlights schools, clubs, town meetings, and featured residents, providing a snapshot of seasons past and upcoming seasonal schedules.
The text asserts that labor-saving devices not only enable housewives to perform more tasks but also provide greater time for pleasure and personal satisfaction in daily life. It emphasizes the dual benefit of efficiency and enjoyment in home management.
Florida farm problems discussed by College of Agriculture workers on WRUF Farm Hour from 12 to 12 45 E S T next week. Schedule lists topics including Florida Farm News and Hints Farm Editorial Snap shots and specific experts such as Dr O C Bryan J R Watson A B Burritt J Francis Cooper H G Clayton and D E Timmons with daily segments December 1 and 2 noted.
A fall effort to plow fire guards around and through farm forest is seen as a valuable insurance policy against future wildfires. The plan emphasizes creating barriers to slow and stop flames and protect fields and buildings this dry season.
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