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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
4
A collection of humorous observations on taxation, diets, roads, flat earth belief, women's rights, hitchhiking, contract bridge, and John Ringling claiming he has seen the worst boom yet. The tone is light, satirical, and period style.
A faded note states farmers in the west plan to use corn for fuel this winter while residents in the east face bread shortages. It also mentions Mexicans preferring fitting conduct and reports a bull fight in Mexico held to raise funds for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Society.
The article notes that payments for automobile, fishing, hunting licenses plus state, county, and city taxes curb public enjoyment and merriment, framing taxation as a restraint on a carefree local life.
The Times-Union Jacksonville reports the city added nearly two thousand residents last year, a creditable showing and a clear exemplification of the state's most populous city's enterprising spirit.
A reader notes the transfer of a weather forecaster from Tampa to Jacksonville as a promotion. The letter questions whether Jacksonville is a higher posting and nearer Washington, given its location and status.
W. L. Cook of Crescent Beach Anastasia Island displays Florida Favorite watermelons in October. He has about one and a quarter acres ready for market and notes Florida climate supports crops in every season.
George Keller, veteran representative of the Mergenthaler Linotype company, lives at Mount Dora with his wife Edith Keller who edits and publishes The Topic. During a recent illness he adopted a mustache and goatee à la Henry Waterson, giving him a dash reminiscent of a Kentucky colonel.
The Southern region shows marked economic gains over the last decade with diverse industries expanding. Text cites petroleum refining at 900 million dollars, forest products at one billion, cigars and cigarettes at 700 million, iron and steel at 685 million, and dominance in minerals, chemicals, pulp and paper. Also notes the world’s first aluminum plate mill and a new tung oil industry, signaling a shift toward self sufficiency and strong future growth in agriculture and industry.
The quote expresses a vision where money spent on war would instead fund clothing for all, establish schools in every valley, and build worship sites for peace worldwide. It reflects Charles Sumner’s belief in redirecting resources toward universal education and religiously inspired peace efforts.
The London Morning Post has appeared with remarkable consistency through boom and bust. It claims to be the oldest daily newspaper in the world with 50 000 consecutive weekday editions since its founding over a century and a half ago.
R H Alston president of the American Railway Association told the Safety Section convention in Washington that railway passenger safety is nearly perfect with a margin of safety of 15,000,000 to 1. He noted only four fatalities in train accidents nationwide last year.
In Plant City today the annual meeting and picnic of the Hillsborough old timers association takes place with eligibility for residents who have lived in the county 40 years. The program features pioneer addresses, a barbecue, an old time fiddlers contest, old fashioned changes, and prizes for the male member with the longest beard.
Leesburg Ledger reports 50000 tung oil plants sold by an Orlando nursery to W D Wilson last week. Wilson will plant 25000 in Lake County this season and the rest in December. Pensacola Chamber survey lists 105 industrial products manufactured in Pensacola from boats to wooden soled shoes. A statewide survey would likely reveal many Florida manufactured goods.
Governor Doyle E. Carlton warns out of state jobseekers there is no work awaiting them in the state this winter. He says local workers already facing limits on part time jobs and stresses protection of residents while offering sympathy to those facing unemployment elsewhere.
The piece notes Florida's mild past winter and expects another mild winter per Washington reports. It describes few chilly days, fires delayed, and outdoor Christmas meals by lawns. Meteorology cycles suggest gradual shifts, predicting a springlike period for northern visitors.
Ten years after leaving Mount Dora several winter residents are due back this week including Rev and Mrs D B Spencer from River Falls Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs E B Burnham from Montague Massachusetts. Local notices cover social events property moves new chamber inquiries and upcoming building and business developments in Mount Dora Florida.
A garden note recommends sowing a little Italian rye grass on the lawn now to keep it green through winter. The guidance highlights turf resilience and seasonal maintenance ideas.
Governor William Bloxham’s second term saw Florida contribute a regiment with five battalions. The First Florida volunteers mustered in at Tampa on May 23, 1898, as war funds and bases expanded in the state. Congressmen Sparkman and Davis were re-elected, and James P. Taliaferro was named U.S. senator.
A narrator recalls childhood cruelties to animals and argues human life mirrors nature’s harsh balance. He frames suffering and labor as Providence guided lessons, comparing frogs, cats, and a barn owl to humans and the restless tides of fortune. The text ends with an invitation to join a rodeo in Arcad.
The Congregational church invites members to attend a full slate of services led by Pastor David B. Spencer. Morning worship at 11:00 a.m. features the sermon A Gracious Modern Christian Crusade. Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. addresses The Kingdom of God Movement in Japan. Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Youth meeting at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday prayers at 7:30 p.m.
Mid week service Wednesday at 7 p m and morning worship at 11 a m. Sunday school in all departments at 9 45 a m. Everyone is invited to come and worship with us.
The regular Christian service is held in the Public Library building Sunday morning at eleven. The Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting is held at eight o'clock. Sunday school is held Sunday morning at ten.
On the first Lord's Day at 3 p.m. Bro. Hugh E. Garrett will preach. The second Lord's Day at 3 p.m. Bro. John H. Adams will preach. Every Lord's Day Bible study for children and adults at 2 30. All are welcome.
The Sorrento church announces Bible school at 10:00 a m on topics Problems of the Modern Home and morning worship at 11:00 a m with sermon The Personality of. An 8:00 p m Hour of Prayer is held weekly and a Study club gathers at 3:00 p m on the third Thursday at the Manse. Everyone is invited. Robert Joseph Diven D D is minister in charge.
The speaker expresses fatalism about dying naturally and notes plans for revelry and riding a bull, anticipating being drawn into festivities and risk at an event or gathering.
County Superintendent of schools urges strict compliance with the state law requiring automobiles to stop when passing school buses during loading and unloading of children. The notice stresses protection of children and asks motorists for full cooperation.
Arcadia hosts the Fourth Annual All Florida Championship Rodeo on November 10 11 and 12 with two performances daily at 2 30 and 7 30. Parades will open mornings and traditional rodeo events broncho and steer riding calf roping and wild cow milking will be joined by hippo est stunt acts from a large touring wild west company coming south for the winter.
A reflective note suggests true effort rests on personal judgment. The phrase implies gratitude toward self and appetite to improve beyond perceived limits. It emphasizes perseverance and continual self evaluation.
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