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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
4
The article argues advertising is essential for prosperity and notes efficiency grows with time. It mentions Al Smith's Empire building in New York requires 480 janitors, with machinery handling all tasks rather than manual cleaning.
The famous Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi says he never heard of Charlie Chaplin before his arrival in London. He also suggests he may not know Connie Mack either.
It is estimated that 8,000,000 young people in this country reach voting ages every presidential election year. A great missionary field for both political parties.
A Tampa Tribune reflection quotes P. E. B. and O Henry on music as a lasting joy. The brief mulls over preferring composition to subjects like Quebec or Gray's Elegy and notes music as the most endurable sound.
Dispatches from Washington say a flood of beer bills will be introduced in the next session. Both Senate and House show large dry majorities, and none of these measures have the slightest chance of enactment.
The note discusses a proposed one million dollar bill bearing William H. Crawford, a former Secretary of the Treasury, and expresses concern over knowing his likeness and the complications of changing currency.
E. D. Lambright, fresh from New York, warns that Broadway has more beggars and Manhattan larks more vagrants than Florida towns. He urges residents to reject gloom and value the country's abundant opportunities.
Florida’s wide latitude and longitude range create a unique climate tapestry from temperate to tropical, drawing plant scientists from across the country. The state hosts hundreds of tree varieties, offering study opportunities unmatched elsewhere in the United States.
The piece urges national optimism, arguing fear weakens America's recovery and cites Capper's Magazine on resilience. It highlights vast forest fire losses last year, 52 million acres burned and about 66 million dollars in damages, caused mainly by careless smokers and campers. It calls for careful behavior to protect natural resources and prevent fires.
A quotation highlighting a man of unyielding resolve who persists amid adversity. It celebrates endurance, refusal to quit, and determination as the path to victory despite opposition and obstacles.
Florida Realty Journal staff completed a survey showing Florida retail building material prices including mill work are 24 to 25 percent below prior norms. The same survey reports an about 33 1 3 percent average cut in building trade labor costs. Florida Home Improve Week runs October 25 to 1 with the Florida Association of Real Estate Boards.
An American scientist has perfected a process using 50 below zero to freeze meats poultry seafood vegetables and other foods into brick shapes. The rapid freezing forms ice crystals that prevent changes in flavor appearance or texture keeping the foods fresh for extended periods while kept hard frozen.
In Danbury Connecticut a hat craze driven by Empress Eugenie styles boosts business across fourteen factories. With 85 percent of U S hat production, the town reports full employment, weekly wages from 75 to 140 dollars, and about 300000 dollars in payroll weekly, signaling strong local prosperity.
Dr. Charles Demko of the Florida Grape Growers Association predicts a bright future for Florida’s grape industry. He advocates large scale commercial development and aims to capture top market share from California. He envisions Florida producing high quality table grapes to reach leading ranks. In Illinois a bank closed and paid depositors in full, described by officials as a first, voluntary winding down with one hundred cents on the dollar.
Paris scientists estimate a man’s lifetime consumption and nutritional intake for a 70 year span. A 140 pound adult with normal appetite would eat thirteen tons of bread fifteen tons of vegetables seven tons of meat or thirteen cows seven tons of fruit 1600 pounds of candy and sugar 15000 quarts of milk and 20000 quarts of beer in Europe or water in America. They ask if such food costs reflect his value.
The sad death of Sir Thomas Lipton, an eighty year old yachtsman, is universally deplored. Admirers span the Atlantic as Lipton’s sportsmanship shone in his long effort to win back the America’s Cup for England, a pursuit that cost nearly ten million dollars over twenty years, though the silver trophy itself was valued at little more than five hundred dollars. The world mourns the passing of a true sportsman whose courage shone in defeat as in victory.
Mrs. Zell lists contributors to the Park Fund including two friends at $1.00 each and Mr. and Mrs. Geo D Thayer contributing $5.00.
A Beautification Card party is announced for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The event will be held in the Community Building with tickets priced at 25 cents.
Next Sunday marks Rally Day with a 10:00 regular Sunday school lesson followed by an 11:00 Rally Day service titled As We Forgive replacing the morning sermon. All members and friends are welcome. Epworth League meets at 6:30 p m in the Friendly Class Room with evening worship at 7:30 conducted by Pastor James H Elder. Mid-week services Wednesday at 7:30.
The Community Church announces a Sunday program with Bible school at 10:00 a m worship at 11:00 a m and a young people's service at 7:00 p m The sermon will be by the pastor David B Spencer All are invited to attend this Congregational church event.
Matthew J. Bouterse pastor leads Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 00 a m B Y P U at 6 45 p m and evangelistic song and preaching service at 8 00 p m Good music and singing All are welcome
Sunday services at 11 am with Sunday school at 9 45 am Testimonial meeting Wednesday evening at 8 pm Reading room open Tuesday and Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4 in church edifice All are welcome.
The writer cites Mitchell's 1847 School Atlas and 1840 census data to sketch Florida in that era. It notes state area about 55 000 square miles, population density about one person per 640 acres, production totals for corn rice cotton tobacco and sugar, 118 miles of river navigation, and four counties Mosquito Hillsboro Dade Monroe. describes uneven county extents and early territorial boundaries.
The article cites U S census figures for a four county area covering about 25 000 square miles with 1659 people and one inhabitant per 15 square miles. It notes minimal retail presence, no railways or Ford agencies, and contrasts past sparsity with modern change as remarked by W J Sanborn.
A Florida town discussion argues that rising taxes outpace population and property growth from 1920 to 1929, urging Governor Roosevelt as a reform leader. It advocates consolidating county governments, simplifying curricula, and civic involvement by both men and women to reduce public costs and improve schooling and governance.
The passage laments political graft and bossism across the United States. It questions whether the government serves the people or the state, expressing hope that citizens are learning their lesson and that democracy endures under divine watch.
Mrs. Elizabeth Williamson of Lake Jem road donated a sewing machine to the Ewood Grammar School. The Lake County Board of Education approves an industrial program for the school as the colored citizens group supports the effort. An October 14 meeting plans a Home Economics industrial shower by the PTA.
E. Dent, principal, promotes a program to provide industry oriented tools and training. The plan aims to equip students with a cook stove sewing machine and other items to foster profitable labor. Contributions to the project aid student education and betterment.
Flor ence I Bartholomew purchaser of Tax Certificate No 260 dated August 5 1929 has filed certificate for tax deed to issue. The parcel lies in Lake County Florida beginning 239 feet east of Church Street SE% of SE% section 25 township 19 south range 27 east. It measures % acre and is assessed in the name of Mrs Belle. GEO J Clerk Circuit Court Lake Florida. By R C PEEPLES.
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