Florida citrus prospects for investment and growth
The article discusses the Florida citrus industry focusing on labor costs taxes and profits for Mount Dora growers. It notes strong brand recognition, favorable soil and climate, rising grapefruit canning, and orange juice demand. It warns that land suitability varies and advises hiring a knowledgeable citrus expert to ensure a profitable grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora and
States
Canada
Dora
Florida
Voters urged strong support to ban slot machine law in Lake County
The notice appeals to Mount Dora voters to back a measure to relate this vicious slot machine law and help banish it from Lake County, urging a decisive vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Lake County
Lake County Citizen Ad Sparks Slot Machine Misperception
Harry P. Johnson of Tavares protests a full page ad using ten signers to imply support for legalized slot machines. He notes some signers oppose all slot machines. Johnson asks Mount Dora Topic to publish his letter clarifying his position and disavowing the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Tavares
Mount Dora
Harry P. Johnson
Florida
Railway Express No Delay Original Flavor Ad
Literature H. C. Hoodelmier Drawer 117 Mount Dora Florida seeks information on a non delayed shipment and original flavor content related to Railway Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hoodelmier
Mount Dora, Fla
Lake County Slot Machine Issue Reflected in Public Statement
A local dispute centers on a published page listing ten residents who urge voting yes for legal tax paying slot machines and no for illegal untaxed machines. The writer criticizes the printing of names without signed statements and argues the core issue is whether the current Slot Machine Law is repealed in Lake County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ette
Lake County
Ness
Opposition to Slot Machines in Lake County
Harry P. Johnson declares his stance against the slot machine law and any licensed or unlicensed machines, urging enforcement to ban them in the county. He cites concerns for state welfare and vows to fight slot operations. Rev R F Blackford of Leesburg also opposes all slot machines and campaigns for revocation through the Lake County Ministerial Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake County
Harry P. Johnson
R. F. Blackford
Leesburg
Lake County Red Cross
Florida Vote Burdens on Social Security Act Amendments
Florida voters head to the polls on November 3 to decide a constitutional amendment. It would allow the state to match federal grants under three Social Security titles, enabling about 2.5 million dollars yearly for 1,000 needy aged, 20,000 dependent children, and 1,200 needy blind. Forty states already participate in some titles.
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Florida
Kiwanis and parolees discussed in community view
The article argues most criminals return to their old communities and face stigma. It notes not all are untrustworthy, urges separating criminals by treatment needs, and emphasizes intelligent rehabilitation aimed at making them self respected. Kiwanian J C Urquhart returns from a summer trip to Chicago. attendance prize from Jack Kagtai goes to H W Harow.
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Kiwanian J
Jack Kagtai
H. W. Harow
Maryland Stone Arrives for 1937 courthouse flagpole
Two Maryland marble stones arrive for the Tavares courthouse flagpole base as part of the semi centennial celebration. Dr Otto Schaefer of Baltimore provided the stones after reading in the Leesburg Ledger and sending them to Mrs A W Newett. The two stones include a dark green and a light tan with brown and gold, among the many stones donated from states including Georgia Pennsylvania Kentucky Maine Wisconsin Arizona Illinois Colorado Connecticut Florida Massachusetts West Virginia Rhode Island.
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Maryland
Tavares
Otto Schaefer
Baltimore
Leesburg
A. W. Newett
Lake County
Schaefer
Florida
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Maine
Wisconsin
Arizona
Illinois
Colorado
Ceticut
Massachusetts
West Virginia
Rhode Is
Lake County Realtors Win State Honor at West Palm Beach
The Lake County Real Estate Board earned Florida’s top honor at the state convention in West Palm Beach for its efficiency and service led by S. H. Bowman and W. W. Boyd of Clermont. Bowman reelected state treasurer. Four new members joined: H. B. Harrell Leesburg J. R. Ashmore Eustis Herbert Wales Eustis and R. B. Gibson Howey. Local congressmen addressed the meeting and praised the industry while predicting growth for Florida.
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Lake County Real Estate Eee
Florida
West Palm Beach
S. H. Bowman
W. W. Boyd
Clermont
Lake County
H. B. Harrell
Leesburg
J. R. Ashmore
Eustis
Herbert Wales
R. B. Gibson
Howey
Lake County Real Estate Board
Howey-in-the-Hills
Joseph E. Hendricks
R. A. Green
Howey Company
Arthur Newett
Leesburg Ledger
Groveland Graphic
Cal Booth
The
Boyd
Karl Lehmann
Batchelder for Congress
Your vote for C F Batchelder will assure an aggressive and business like representation for the 5th Congressional District in Washington. Batchelder, a man of a broad and active business career, knows the problems of his district and their practical solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C F. Batchelder
Washington
Batchelder
Notice of Mount Dora Sale and Tax Deed Action
Town of Mount Dora will sell at the front door of City Hall to the highest bidder for cash on November 2, 1936, property described as Lots 5 and 6 and part of Lot 4 in Block 8, Section 31 Mount Dora. Bidder must erect a fireproof building costing at least 10000 dollars by June 1, 1937 and place 500 dollars in escrow. Also Battle holder of Tax Certificate No. 1294 seeks tax deed on property in Lake County Florida, with November 2, 1936 sale date if not redeemed.
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J. M. McCown
W. F. Pruitt
A. D
Belmont Heights
James R. Thorpe
Geo
J. Dykes
Circuit Court of
Lake County
Florida
R. C. Peeples
D. C
Mount Dora
Mir
National Bank of
R. G. Battle
Lake
State of
S.R
W. F. Snyder
Wylie W. Gillespie
Koch Terrace
Tavares
Circuit Court
County of
Court House
Es, Clerk of Circuit
Temate
Leg County
Y R. C. Peeples
D. CG
Mra. A. M. Gibbons
Wm. J. Johnson
Charles Edgerton
C. M. Gudgeon
B. Q. Bond
Geo. J. Dykes
Court of Lake County
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Rexatt
N Coo SA
Fletchers Castoria
Marine
Granger Tobacco
Yean
Morte
Dobell
FORA
Research and
United Drug Company
Kiwanis
Lake Co. Realtors
America
Saints
Sherwood Eddy
Congress
Fourth Ave
Ount Dora
R. G. Battle Oak Wood
Sorrento, Fla
Topic Office
RED Cross
Dept. 9
Jacksonville
Fla
Vosayn AA
Lloyd Atkins
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