Mount Dora Topic Second Class Matter Notice
Mount Dora Topic is entered as second class matter at the Mount Dora Florida post office on April 7 1916 under the act of March 3 1879.
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Mount Dora
Florida
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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
4
Notable quotes and economic notes in local column
The piece rounds up public figures and views on aging start points, a barber chair caution, and a cotton price spike. It also notes persistent business optimism and hints at legislative reform possibilities.
Bay County Herald marks first anniversary with bold claim
The Panama City paper celebrates its first anniversary boasting the largest weekly paper in the state without a tax list. It notes quarter-year automobile license tags now available for new or out-of-state cars, costing a quarter of regular fees and usable until 1933 tags arrive.
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Bay County Herald
Panama City
Florida
Fishing as a national pastime and economic engine
The article notes more than ten million Americans fish yearly, supporting a vast tackle market and employment. It asserts anglers spend more on fishing gear than the nation paid for Alaska and that fishing contributes to the country’s welfare.
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United States Department of Commerce
United States
Alaska
Florida Revenue Report Highlights Auto Tax Share
For the year ending June 30 1932 Florida total state revenue reached nearly 32 million dollars. Ad valorem property taxes accounted for a little over 3 million and automobile taxes about 21 million, roughly 65 percent of state revenue. The Tampa Tribune warns against any form of added automobile taxation.
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Florida
Tampa Tribune
First Landing Event Sparks Debate Over City Claim
The ancient city of St Augustine, long called the oldest in the United States and the site of Ponce de Leon's first landing, faced a dispute when a government proposal to place a worker there to mark the event was challenged by Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach after months of study by the historical division of the United States.
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St. Augustine
United States
Ponce de Leon
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Beach
Florida urged to boost tourist advertising for prosperity
The article argues that publicity is essential for business success and that Florida’s tourist trade, valued at over 150 million dollars annually, drives the state's largest revenue. It warns Florida may fall behind 300 other communities and 50 foreign lands unless advertising is increased to attract more visitors and strengthen the economy.
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Florida
United States
Shultz Promotes Economy Over Tax Growth at Florida Meeting
At a Marianna Democratic gathering David Shultz urged strict government economy and reduced costs. He stressed the party's aim to lower government expenditure rather than seek new revenue, aligning with Floridians' prevailing sentiment.
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Marianna
David Shultz
Democratic Party
Florida
Florida Citrus Harvest to Boost Growers and Jobs
Florida's citrus season will move millions in revenue to growers with an estimated 7000 to 8000 jobs created. Commissioner Nathan Mayo says the crop should be shorter than last year but of excellent size and quality. State inspectors will enforce a ban on green or immature fruit with 150 inspectors and highway guards stationed to inspect fruit leaving the state.
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Florida
Nathan Mayo
Hooverism Costs Unlike Wilson Era Costly White House
A Chicago Republican paper notes Hoover's White House spending exceeds Coolidge by two secretaries at ten thousand dollars each and eleven presidential cars. For the 1932 fiscal year ending June 30, upkeep reached 577,179 dollars, with additional Marin camp roads costing 150,000 to 200,000 dollars. The Louisville Courier Journal criticizes the president for extravagance and contrasts it with Coolidge's economy.
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Wilson
Washington
Chicago
Coolidge
Hoover
White House
United States
Rapidan
Florida Avocado Boom Described From Cocoa Tree
The avocado or alligator pear is praised as a delicious Florida fruit with high food value. This season yields abundant, economical fruit as trees like a Cocoa specimen stand 60 feet tall and bear over 500 ripe pears. Reports note trees up to 50 years old still fruit. Florida’s diverse products are highlighted.
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Florida
Cocoa
Pineapple industry grows in Florida gains traction
In Palm Beach County H C Basford and associates develop a 1000 acre tract with an expectation of 500000 slips bearing next season. Basford cites war driven fertilizer costs as the reason for prior abandonment. He predicts continued growth and says Florida pineapples may outprice Cuban Puerto Rican and Hawaiian crops due to quality.
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Florida
Palm Beach County
H. C. Basford
Basford
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Governor Marcellus L. Stearns Era and Tilden Hayes Clash
Born 1829 in Maine, Marcellus L. Stearns served as Maine governor from 1874 to 1876. His term overlapped with the Tilden Hayes dispute over Florida votes, where the Florida result swung to Hayes. The state supreme court backed Tilden, despite two Republican justices. Stearns, Florida’s first bachelor governor, served in the Union Army and died in Palatine Bridge, New York, in 1891.
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Maine
Palatine Bridge
N. Y
Stearns
Tilden-Hayes
Florida
Hayes
State Supreme Court
Tilden
Supreme Court
Lowell
Ears
Palane Bridge
Hart
Ten Years Ago In Mount Dora And Vicinity
Ten years ago Mount Dora and nearby areas feature improvements and social notes. Ill resident Mrs Jessie Pike shows steady recovery while families return from trips to Athens Cleveland and Daytona Beach. Montverde School students Frances Simpson Evelyn Robertson Thelma Emry Violet Harriet Banks Parker Edward Moorehead attended. A reunion picnic at Chautauqua Park gathers former residents and families. Local scouts led by Mr Spooner complete a seven day camping trip near Silver Lake with knot tying contests and bugler Kay Kirby winning. Orin Winslow Sadler III dies at sixteen. James E Wetz buys Lake Gem orange grove. Lake and Orange County news on road openings and Karl Lehmann named Orange County Chamber of Commerce secretary.
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Mount Dora
Montverde School
Frances Simpson
Evelyn Robertson
Thelma Emry Violet
Harriet Banks
Parker
Edward Moorehead
Mr. Spooner
Silver Lake
Sanford
Kay
William Kirby
Edward Davidson
John Tuttle
Junior White
Ross Tremain
Frank Morley
Wesley Aldrich
Claude Carter
Wall Sealing
Kay Kirby
Florida political shifts and 1875 legislative actions
The text outlines Florida party strife, a convention wrecking state assembly furniture, and a 24-24 split in 1875. It notes Charles W. Jones winning a U S Senate seat in 1875 and re election in 1881, Ireland born, plus Belnap impeachment. Public schools expanded, Freedman’s Bank failure, citrus growth, and women voting in Georgia primaries.
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Cutive
Florida
Charles W. Jones
U. S. Senate
Abijah Gilbert
Jones
Ireland
Belnap
Senate
United States
Republic of Cubas
Freedman’s Bank
State Agricultural College
Eau Gallie
Jacksonville
Democratic Party
Henry A. DeLand
DeLand
Henry S. Sanford
Sanford
Church Notice: Wells Preacher Sets Sunday Schedule
Pastor CHURCH G. Leon Wells announces services at 10:00 A M on Sunday September 11th at 409 Fifth Avenue. Morning worship includes Bible lesson How God Guides His People, Holy Communion, and baptism for candidates. Prayer meetings held Wednesdays at 7 30 P M. No evening service tonight.
Summer Services at Community Church Congregational
The Community Church announces Bible School at 10:00 A.M. and a Young People's meeting at 7:00 P.M. All are invited to attend during the summer months. Pastor David B. Spencer delivers the notices.
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Bible School
David B. Spencer
First Baptist Church Mid-Week and Worship Times
Mid-week service Wednesday at 7 p m. Sunday school grades in all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m A cordial invitation is extended to all to come and worship with us.
Christian Science Services Schedule Noted
The regular Christian Science service meets in the Public Library on Sunday morning with a testimony meeting at eight o clock. Sunday school gathers at ten o'clock.
Church of Christ Meeting at Zelma D Sills Home
A Church of Christ gathers Sundays at 3:00 p m at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near the ball park inviting attendance from the community.
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Church OF Christ
Zelma D. Sills
Ball Park
Texas leads states with most counties
The State of Texas has 255 counties the largest total among states. Georgia follows with 162 and Florida has 67 counties in the same ranking.
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Texas
Georgia
Florida
Large Arab Cities Feature In Historical Survey
A fragmented note lists major cities in the region amid a study of development and population trends. It references urban centers with notable infrastructure and demographic changes.
Advertising Proved Best for Business Sales
The ad column extols newspaper advertising as the surest path to quick sales and customer satisfaction. It asserts that well advertised businesses prosper, while those that do not advertise lose visibility and money. Reading ads helps shoppers find the best buys and save money.
Children's Clothing Should Be Simple and Comfortable
Article urges practical children's wear for daily school use. Emphasizes ease of movement, durable fabrics, and gender-neutral styles suitable for classroom activities and play. Encourages affordable options for families while maintaining decent appearance.
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Mount Dora, Florida
Association
Lorida Press Association
Gouward
Clarence Darrow
United States Bureau of Standards
Jessie Pike
Grandview Avenue
Jessie Butts
Ruth Butts
Daytona
Edward Jacques
Cleveland
Mrs. N. R. Jacques
C. S. Risley
J. H. Crane
T ‘Mount Kisco
Tryon
N. C
Chautauqua Park
W. A. Riddle
Miami
C. E. Riddle
Orlando
George Budlong
Clermont
H. A. Dahm
A. L. Rush
Princess Theatre
Eustis
Tavares
Sorrento
Tangerine
Orin Winslow Sadler, III
Orin W. Sadler, Jr
Robert Sadler
James E. Wetz
Lake Gem
Chas. P. Gillette
Mr. Wetz
Lake Gem District
Lake County
Plymouth
Karl Lehmann
Orange County
Methodist Episcopal Church
G. Leon Wells
Fifth Avenue
Community Church
First Baptist Church
Christian Science Services
Harold Wilson
Rehbaum & Crane
M. V. Simpson & Son
O. K
Gudgeon Electric Company
Ray Eckholdt
Chrysler and Packard
9Th & Donnelly
Edson R. Waite
Shawnee, Okla
Nunnally
David S. Simpsonson
Chamber OF Commerce
Red
Mt.dora , Florida
Tampa
Gulf Coast
Thomas Jefferson
Addison Logan
J. C. Callahan
Mgr
Builders Supply CO
DR. M. Wells
First National Bank
Mount Dora, Fla
Thomas H. Cooley
Elizabeth
Waller
Osteopathic
Fourth Avenue
R. C. Conklin, M. D
West Sixth Ave
DR. Richardson
State of Florida
Osteopathic—Medicine
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