This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
6
The article promotes Mount Dora Florida as a homeseekers paradise noting its mild climate and 1400 nearby lakes. It explains a 7 cent gasoline tax in Florida lowering real estate millages and reducing assessed valuations while highlighting Mount Dora’s strong finances and bond history. It invites readers to imagine living in an orange grove.
Mount Dora offers access to scenic lakes and a regular winter boat schedule across Lake Dora and nearby lakes. The town promises pleasure boating for visitors seeking a Florida winter outing in a picturesque setting.
A traveler describes an ideal Florida vacation filled with sunlit beaches, theme parks, and scenic drives. The plan emphasizes relaxation, family-friendly activities, and memorable experiences across multiple coastal and inland destinations.
Kiwanis speaker urges quick convictions and strict enforcement as key to reducing crime. He notes rising crime costs, lax enforcement, and quick jurisprudence, citing juror responsibility and a national crime debate. The Flying Squadron from Orlando Kiwanis, led by Dr. Gaston B. Edwards, visits Mount Dora to lead the program.
Have you a talent to share sing dance act read or whistle Let your talent be known for a chance to entertain yourself and others Local artists both resident and visiting have contributed some of our best shows and not every act will suit every taste But a famous performer costs far more than five and one half cents for one entertainment
Mr. McCranie spoke on advertising statewide as Florida's railroads, the Plant system, and the Atlantic Coast Line. He noted he has faced many after dinner requests yet delivered a strong breakfast talk stressing statewide importance for the state’s development.
Florida leaders push statewide advertising to lure visitors as railroads expand lines and deluxe trains improve schedules. The Florida World's Fair Commission faces financing hurdles while noting a strong exhibit at the Century of Progress and a 1.5 million tourist record last winter. The piece highlights McCranie's remarks on publicity, travel incentives, and the impact of rail and motor transport on Florida’s growth.
WINSLEIGHT VISITS continues on page 8 with a tale of Bill Duggan who long dreamed of owning a circus. This summer he bought the entire outfit of three read shows and plans to reorganize and combine acts secured from the stage for his new venture.
The circus tour brings attention to Mount Dora Florida as visitors from distant places learn about the town. Reporters note transformed perceptions with many thousands now aware of the Winter Home of CAS in Mount Dora.
Mrs N F Bruner announces Bevery Ann a seven pound girl born Tuesday morning September 11 at County Hospital Umatilla both mother and baby in good condition. Mr and Mrs Alva Dunaway Jacksonville announce Lenora May an eight pound daughter born Sunday morning September 9 with grandparents Mr and Mrs T C Jensen Mount Dora.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.