Early County Pioneers and Local Milestones
The record lists births of W. J. Rogers of Keyser North Carolina on November 30 1862 Daniel Seyler born in Germany and dies October 17 1928 at Lady Lake. Joshua Turner born Hamilton County Florida in November 1847 was Lake County s oldest resident at his June 1928 death. First service held in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Fruitland Park on December 2 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Rogers
Bank of Tavares
Keyser
N. C
Daniel Seyler
Germany
Lady Lake
Joshua Turner
Hamilton County
Florida
Lake County
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Fruitland Park
Florida birds and tourists mark a mild winter scene
The piece notes Florida’s thriving bird life with 250 species and 400 forms, tourists flocking to citrus groves, and warm winters. It contrasts modern habits with old sayings and hints at a civic, rural mood amid changing times.
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Florida
Union
Thanksgiving Day Reflections On Its American Origins
A historic ponderance traces Thanksgiving to 1621 with a three day feast after a bountiful harvest. The piece notes spread of the custom, Lincoln’s 1864 proclamation, and praises Florida’s bounty. It urges gratitude for modern blessings and a hopeful future.
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America
Little Colony
Bradford
Cheif Massahoit
South
Wise
Virginia
Lincoln
Florida
Nature
Life Insurance Valued as Stabilizing Investment
The article extols life insurance as a principal investment, citing its protection during economic hardship. It argues that widespread coverage stabilizes personal finances and preserves business stability by providing reserves that avert bankruptcy and reduce losses in tough times.
Quote on bore defining self-centered talker
A humorous remark defines a bore as a man who dominates conversation, leaving others with little chance to speak about themselves. The quip highlights the social drawback of excessive self focus.
Opinion on Foreign War Talk From Jackson Editor
The Jackson Progress Argus editor mocks idle chatter about foreign wars and international affairs. He argues Americans will not tolerate involvement in a foreign war while the United States maintains a capable army navy and air force.
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Jackson (Ga
Progress-Argus
United States
Florida Health Boost Urged by Magician of Wellness
Bernarr Macfadden, renowned health expert, told the Miami Advertising Club that Florida offers unique health benefits beyond tourism. He praised sunshine, outdoor living, fresh produce, and rejuvenation as key selling points to attract visitors and retirees seeking wellness and renewed youth. He urged widespread advertising of health building in the state.
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Bernarr Macfadden
Florida
Miami
Sea Island cotton returns to Lake County fields after pests controlled
Leesburg gin reports Sea Island cotton baled up to 17 bales on hand with none previously grown here since boll weevil arrival. Improved pest control spurs local farmers to resume Sea Island cotton. 4H members progress on projects including pig calf and poultry clubs. Garden and community garden efforts advance with Tavares youths reporting strong progress.
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Florida
Reece
Leesburg
Sea Island
Lake County
Pig Club
Poultry Club
Garden Club
Tavares
Paisley Club Boys Noted For Fine Work
County notes praise for Paisley Club boys. Soil conservation applicants are told that payment applications will be prepared after compliance work, with notices to appear to sign. Timely signing is required or claims will be delayed. Cover crops and green manures are emphasized for eligibility, cryalaria crops harvest timing noted.
Thanksgiving Delivery Notice Cuts Short News Items
The paper explains that to meet local Wednesday afternoon delivery before Thanksgiving some items are shortened or omitted. Readers are asked to understand the change to ensure timely delivery, with publication shifted to avoid delays.
Cub Scouts Organized at Mount Dora with Jerald Drawdy Leader
An organized Cub Scout group forms in Mount Dora led by Jerald Drawdy. Early members include Bernard Burke Frederick Beardsley Jack Pease Warren Story Glenn Rhodes Donald French Billy Broom Charles Wilkinson Charles Davenport Terrell Register Billy Goodman Norman Tuckett David Edgerton and Charles Javenport. Meetings held after school in the Public Library basement Scout Room for boys ages 9 to 11.
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Mount Dora
Jerald Drawdy
Doys
Bernard Burke
Frederick Beardsley
Jack Pease
Warren Story
Glenn Rhodes
Donald French
Billy Broom
Charles Wilkinson
Charles Davenport
Terrell Register
Billy Goodman
Norman Tuckett
David Edgerton
Charles Javenston
Charles Javens
Florida considers orange box derby to boost waterways education
Florida Waterways Congress proposes a statewide soap box derby variant featuring miniature yachts and watercraft. Counties and communities would run local eliminations feeding into a state regatta, aiming to highlight Florida’s coastlines lakes and rivers while promoting youth interest in waterways development.
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Florida Waterways Congress
Florida
Walter F. Cochran, Jr
Congress
Ohio
Waterways Congress
Florida yacht era urged to boost state business
The piece advocates attracting yachtsmen to Florida by highlighting waterways and a cross state canal. It calls for finishing key links and supporting the proposed orange box derby to engage communities, chambers of commerce, and civic clubs in a statewide effort to grow yacht tourism and local economies.
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Florida
Cross State Canal
Chambers of Commerce
Civic Clubs
Mrs Zell Receives Florida Exhibits Certificate
Mrs George L Zell was surprised by a formal certificate for decorative flowers sent to the Florida State Exhibit. The certificate, tied to exhibit flowers, hangs at the Topic office for public viewing and honors her contributions to the display. All workers under the State unemployment compensation law must obtain Social Security numbers by December 1 of this year.
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George L. Zell
Florida State
Zell
Earl Brown
Topic
First Methodist Episcopal Church Schedule
Heber D. Ketcham D D minister Rev Kenneth G Rogers Mrs C M Gudgeon organist. Sunday 9 45 Church School 10 45 Morning Worship sermon The God Maker Sunday 6 30 High School Epworth League meeting 7 30 midweek service Wednesday 7 30 The Return of Religion Choir practice Thursday 7 30 All are welcome.
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First Methodist Episcopal
Heber D. Ketcham
D.D
Kenneth G. Rogers
C. M. Gudgeon
High School
Epworth League
Church OF Christ
Church OF God
Pentecostal
Liberty St
G. G. Prince
First Baptist Church Service Schedule
Sunday School at 9 45 a m with classes for all ages. Morning Worship at 11 00 a m Evening service at 8 00 p m B Y P U at 6 30 p m Mid week service Wednesday at 7 30 p m Strangers welcome and all others with no regular church home.
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First Baptist Church
Corner Tenth
Tremain
Neslie V. Underwood
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