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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
6
Florida sunshine amid Mount Dora growth as houses undergo extensive remodeling and new listings appear. The Quixley Realty column touts group purchases, rising mortgage activity, and prospects for buyers with a brisk market for Sylvan Shores and surrounding homes.
An excerpt notes a guest praising Mount Dera as a preferred winter home with remarks by Hon Calvin Avenue about a quiet climate. It references an April 4 entry and a May 23, 1930 article from the South Buffalo News about the editor’s trip.
Chicago reader Mrs. N E Davis reports fond impressions of Mount Dora praising its climate and appeal. Mount Dora resident Paul R Mahony, former VP of B F Goodrich and Remington, explains why he chose Mount Dora and his expertise in foreign trade is noted.
The article outlines the Missionary business session including reports by Mrs. W. G. Wilma E. Davis and Mrs. W. J. Harkness, plus extension and Easter offering reports. It previews Wednesday and Thursday programs featuring speeches, demonstrations, debates on WFM S work versus investments, and a list of officers and secretaries.
Growers at Trimbey Park toured sites with The Trimbey Co supplying coffee. After dinner an inspection examined a rotary cutter for crotalaria and a watering machine for young trees. The group proceeded to Postal Colony Co groves to view plantings and related striatage.
The experiment tests nitrate of soda applied at spring, twice, three, or four times yearly. Over four years results show minimal differences among blocks. County agent Hiatt plans another November tour to the Florida Experiment Station at Lake Alfred, with date to be announced.
Mr. W E Ellis sustained a finger injury from a crank kick and may avoid amputation. Dr Richardson reports the finger healing well with bones knitting in a plaster cast. An infected foot sore on Mr Clarence required an operation with drains to ensure proper drainage.
A patient suffers leg injury overlooked before arrival to the hospital. The condition is monitored closely and efforts are in place to ensure recovery with tight medical care.
Mount Dora milk shop advertises Pasteurized Milk and buttermilk with attractive bust patterns and guaranteed fit. Thomas McGraw of Zellwood to measure customers. Singer shop offers sewing machines for sale, rent, repair, and exchange. Rehbaum Crane's Furniture Store features new electric items. A J Abel collector at Magnolia Ave Eustis also listed.
A Florida grapefruit cannery union notes a failed year with prices collapsing from $3.00 per case to about $2.00 and nets per case of $1.45 to $1.47 after costs. Growers, associations, and exchange letters will receive notices as the industry plans to adjust and restore profitability for grapefruit canning.
An editorial notes candidates endorse bond financing to avoid general tax hikes and allow phased payments. It praises current officials led by City Clerk Johnson for managing finances and withdraws from politics, urging acceptance of incumbents and a peaceful transfer of duties.
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