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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
6
Lake county newspapers join the Chamber of Commerce in a campaign promoting conservation. Cartoons warn motorists to stop for flocks of quail and to stamp out camp fires to protect soil fertility and wildlife habitats.
Cary Augustus Hardee born 1876 in Live Oak Florida served as governor from 1921 to 1925. A native of Taylor County near Perry he was Florida’s twenty second chief executive and the first native Floridian elected since Broward. He extended a native Floridian line and broke term records among Southern natives.
Ten children, studied law, began practice in Live Oak at age 22. State's attorney 1905–1913, representative from Suwanee County 1915–1919, twice speaker of the house. A successful banker, conservative and efficient governor candidate in 1932, eliminated in the first primary June 7.
John Wellborn Martin born 1884 in Florida served as governor from 1925 to 1926 amid a frenzied land boom and speculative finance. The record notes his ascent during August 1925 and a perceptible decline starting February 1926 as real estate markets surged and then faltered.
Elmer W. Crowell administrator will present the final account and vouchers for the estate of Sara B. Crowell deceased to the County Judge of Florida Ta vares County. The hearing and discharge are sought on December 14 as final settlement. Dated October 12, 1932.
A historical account describes Florida’s rapid growth and collapse during the boom years. It highlights coastal overbuilding, rail and highway development, and the 1929 crash under Governor John W. Martin and successor Carlton, noting financial strains, political careers, and regional recovery efforts.
Doyle Elam Carlton born in Wauchula Florida resided in Tampa served as the twenty fourth governor of Florida from 1929 to 1933. He was a native Floridian son of Albert and Martha W McEwen Carlton who moved to Florida in the 1860s and studied at Stetson University before representing Hillsborough County in the state senate and winning the governorship by a large majority over William J Howey.
Opinion piece from Shawnee Oklahoma about how city leaders and local boosters spur growth. It stresses investing at home and keeping money local as essential to attracting new industries and boosting public good. It cites Sanford Martin praising newspaper advertising as a weapon against low mood and hoarding.
A speaker from the Central Florida Council of Chambers of Commerce argues national life hinges on small towns and country communities. He notes 90 percent of business and media leaders in cities are transplant residents and stresses chamber executives must boost industrial activity to sustain national trade, citing the Blue Book of Southern Progress that US trade totals about 119 billion dollars in normal times.
A quoted editorial argues that widespread consumer shopping through newspaper ads could sustain employment during hard economic periods. It asserts that tougher times demand stronger ad spending to support job creation.
The passage argues that good roads and streets spur business and development across sections. It links highway improvements to cheaper product transport, faster settlement of unsettled areas, and better living for city, farmer, and business person alike. It calls for prioritizing road and street upgrades to avoid delaying progress.
George Vincent lists two, three and five room apartments two blocks from the Post Office in Zellwood Pleasant View area. Units have bathrooms hot and cold water gas and electricity. features include a keeping porch and garage. Address A 40 to Waltz 236 Fifth Ave.
Menu from Burton's Blue Bird Restaurant in Mount Dora Florida dated Sunday November 27 1932 lists Celery Regular Dinner 50c Oyster Cocktail Chicken Barley Soup and various roasts including Roast Chicken Pork and Beef au Jus plus sides Vegetables Mashed Potatoes Creamed Peas Harvard Beets Spinach and more Desserts include Apple Pie Ice Cream and Cake Special Plate Lunch offered at 35c with Iced Tea and Milk.
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