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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1932
Page
4
A columnist quips on a Kansas City Star style line about choosing between family or dairy cows sold for cash and notes a tax deduction for horse race losses. The piece mocks how people attribute outcomes to fate or personal wisdom.
A hopeful remark notes that improved exchange rates lift spending as many households discuss new clothes again and, in some cases, plan two wardrobes.
The quote argues that originality comes not from new ideas but from presenting one’s own thoughts in a way that has not been expressed before by others. It emphasizes personal voice over novelty.
Avery Powell notes a merchant who advertised only once in his life and says the Sheriff placed that single notice in the paper, warning others. The remark emphasizes enforcement of advertising rules and the effect on non-advertisers.
The speaker emphasizes renewed effort to correct misaligned conditions and describes a long, demanding path back to normalcy. The message frames the task as a sustained climb requiring persistence and collective responsibility.
The Boston Transcript says the Maine election result marks a defeat of first magnitude and serves as a warning to the Republican party, acknowledging the setback without denial.
The world series is scheduled to begin September 28 with a clash between the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs. The opening game will be in New York as investors weigh opportunities in the season ahead.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt’s handling of the Walker case earned national trust, showing he will press for good government and solid leadership. He demonstrated resolute, duty bound action that reassured the public and solidified support for his governance.
Treasury Department issued short term notes and certificates valued at 1.15 billion dollars. The public oversubscribed the offering by 6.27 billion dollars, signaling strong investor demand and abundant liquidity in the market.
The Fidac medal, a signal honor, was granted to the University of Florida by the International Congress of the Fidac at its Lisbon session. Fidac represents war veterans societies from ten allied nations, totaling about 8,000,000 veterans.
A United Press survey of southern officials reports widespread optimism about cotton and commodity prices, with Florida, Georgia, Alabama and other states showing brighter outlooks. Officials say confidence is returning, mills hire, and trade channels reopen as the region moves toward renewed prosperity.
At the fourteenth American Legion convention in Portland Oregon last week delegates voted 1167 to 109 in favor of immediate cash payment of the soldiers bonus. Florida's delegation split eight to eight while President Hoover opposed movement, arguing payment now would need about 2.3 billion dollars for a targeted benefit.
Mount Dora Chamber operates at full strength with three major events last week including a membership supper attended by 140 people and a public relations drive for four to eight weeks. The group also hosts a ten week Merchants Division party series and runs a tennis tournament plus weekly volleyball games. The office is open daily except Sunday with Miss Neville handling inquiries and clerical tasks while planning a Mount Dora directory and tourist registrations. Eustis has dropped plans for a northern advertising campaign this year and may revisit regional collaboration with Mount Dora to boost impact.
Governor Carlton praises the State Committee for the development of Florida as a base for motion picture production. Led by Trenton C. Collins the committee urges local mayoral committees to invite firms to operate in the state. Officials expect several companies to film talking pictures in Florida by year's end and highlight climate scenery and employment benefits.
A brief civic column outlines governor profiles and key responsibilities, highlighting leadership, policy focus, and how voters can evaluate executive candidates. The notes emphasize governance basics and the role of state executives in public service.
William D Bloxham, born 1835 in Leon County Florida, served as Florida governor 1881 1885 and again 1897 1901. He died in Jacksonville on March 45 1911. He led from a Tallahassee estate and was part of the landed aristo class of the era.
Ten years ago Mount Dora reports show a burst of activity with a pre cool and coloring plant under construction, a 60 by 80 foot basement, and the Noonday club's largest attendance yet. Educational Hall season plans and Lake County Press Association meetings reflect local civic life as bond issues for a Tavares courthouse gain support. A September birth, a rare electrical storm injuring Miss Avery, and several local marriages and travels round out a snapshot of Mount Dora in that period.
The narrative recalls a 1880s Florida boom under Governor Bloxham with strong cabinet allies, rapid railroad building in 1881 and 1882, booming orange production, and widespread immigration. It notes land deals by Disston, Pensacola & Atlantic railway links, public schools with 60 000 pupils, and the Institute for the blind and deaf in St. Augustine, as the state taxable base reached 50 million dollars.
The letter praises the Topic and Russell Kay's column and hopes to bring "Little Jeff" to speak to the Chamber of Commerce Partnership at an upcoming meeting. The writer expresses appreciation and suggests the group arrange the visit.
G Leon Wells pastor residence 409 Fifth Avenue E invites parishioners to 11:00 a.m. morning worship with the sermon The Everlasting Arms Deut 33 27. 6:45 p.m Epworth League for those with no church home. 8:00 p.m Evening worship sermon The Pearl of Great Price Matt 13 44-46. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. prayer meeting all invited.
Congregational church Bible School at 10:00 a m morning worship at 11 a m with the sermon Living in Want in the Midst of Plenty. Young People meet at 7:00 p m led by Pastor David B Spencer invites all members and friends to attend.
Midweek service Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school graded in all departments at 9 45 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m Evangelistic service at 7 30 p m to all Come and worship with us
The regular Christian Science service meets Sundays at eleven in the Public Library building. Wednesday evening Testimonial meeting starts at eight. Sunday school convenes Sundays at ten o'clock in the same venue.
A historical note discusses long-ago storms, floods, and hurricane patterns, contrasting Florida's climate safety with inland cyclone activity in the Midwest. It cites flood funding in New England, Mississippi River basin totals, and quotes Dr. Harvey Kellogg praising Florida sunshine while noting disaster history and migration to the state.
The Church of Christ invites neighbors to join services each Sunday at 3 00 p m at the home of Mrs Zelma D Sills near the ball park. Members urge attendance and fellowship.
A Florida business column praises Russell Kay under the pen name Little Jeff for his influential Grower articles and an Advertising Florida piece. The speaker urges C of C chapters to invite Kay to speak, praising his direct, nonoffensive style and noting Florida’s dry climate and civic uplift through smart promotion.
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