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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
4
The excerpt blends quotes from an aviator about safe flights and from Tallulah Bankhead musing on marriage, plus a Thackeray definition of a gentleman. It juxtaposes resilience during hard times with ideals of honesty bravery gentleness and generosity.
Readers are told that Chicago has four times as many churches as theatres and movie houses, countering views of the city as wicked or worldly with a faith emphasis and urban religious presence.
A Council Bluffs florist sells stones for rock gardens at one dollar per bushel while regional wheat sells for about twenty five cents per bushel for bread. The remark questions whether western profits rest on a bed rock foundation rather than conventional crops.
A proposed New York law would bar private ownership of machine guns. The proposal argues it would be a good law and suggests stricter pistol ownership enforcement could curb crime nationwide.
A new product makes sirup from watermelon juice by squeezing and boiling like cane juice. One medium watermelon yields about a pint and a half of sirup, described as mighty good.
Officials from the State Department of Public Instruction estimate 400000 students and 12000 instructors in Florida. The 1931 legislature appropriated 7500000 dollars to fund at least an eight month term for the coming school year.
Postmaster General Walter F. Brown argues the postal service faced a 150 million dollar deficit last year and proposes a half cent per ounce rate increase for first class mail to render the system self sustaining and wipe out the deficit.
An appeal stresses that Florida citrus, producing about 30 million boxes annually, must be stabilized through one dominant cooperative organization. Growers are urged to unite, pool resources, and avoid pessimism to secure the industry's future and statewide prosperity. Florida’s booth at the Canadian National Exposition draws praise for showcasing rich resources and boosting state welfare through broader campaigns.
A century ago an Eastern state school board denied using a district school for a debate on railroad possibilities claiming the Bible does not mention such topics. In 1861 a New York City man was arrested for promoting an alleged telephone invention to send the human voice over metallic wires.
The text explains that after water is added a specific amount of benzoate of soda must be added to prevent fermentation and convert to wine. Bricksellers claim they have never heard of this requirement.
St Petersburg allocates 21000 for band concerts to attract tourists and please winter visitors with good music in Florida communities.
Census figures indicate employment in manufacturing has risen over 30 to 40 years despite extensive labor saving machines. The text attributes this to machines creating more demand for workers rather than displacing them.
The article describes bootleggers exploiting high gasoline taxes to cheat state revenues and harm legitimate dealers. It notes farm exemptions leading to widespread non taxed gasoline use, mixing kerosene with gasoline, hidden tank wagons, and other schemes that undermine oil industry profits and market integrity.
The Florida Grape Growers Association directs the grower marketing push in Lake County and surrounding areas. Leaders emphasize soil suitability and early grape maturity to command top prices before supplies from other regions reach market.
Sunday school is at 10:00 a m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m led by Mr Bishop president Evening sermon and worship at 7 30 Mid week prayer and Bible reading Wednesday at 7 30 James H Elder is pastor and extends a cordial invitation to all to attend and worship with the congregation.
The Congregational Bible school at 10:00 a.m. morning worship at 11:00 a.m. with a sermon by the pastor and a young peoples service at 7:00 p.m. are announced. All are invited to attend these services led by Pastor David B. Spencer.
Matthew J. Bouterse is pastor. Sunday school in all departments begins 9 45 a m. Morning worship 11 00 a m. B Y P U meets at 6 45 p m evangelistic song and preaching at 8 00 p m. Good music and singing. All are welcome.
Corner Grove Street and Lemon Avenue lists weekly services at 11 a m and Sunday school at 9 45 a m with a testimonial meeting on Wednesday for the First Church of Christ Scientist in Eustis.
A. W. Goddard presents Hotel Franconia at Franconia Notch entrance featuring early American furnishings and Oriental rugs. The lobby showcases a Florentine style four sided ceiling and intricate landscape mural by Mrs. Mabel W. Goddard. The hotel offers a glazed lobby wall, a panoramic Notch view, and a kitchen with oil and electric appliances. Works by Carl Graves, steward, and staff from Mount Dora, Florida, mark the operation.
The hotel features sunken gardens pergolas and colorful chairs with a view of the Notch and Penobscot river nearby. A swimming pool will be added next season using water from the stream and a pirate ship locker area and a plank diving board. Notable guests include Dr. Wincot of New York who assisted in the Siamese king’s eye operation.
W J Howey returns from a northern trip to urge Floridians to remain confident in Florida future. He cites wealth of resources and the state’s ability to meet handicaps, noting his own success in attracting settlers, developing citrus groves, and fostering accompanying industrial growth through intelligent resource development.
A Mount Dora reader proposes a Sunday lunch room run by a local family to serve two or three sandwiches a cake and milk for 20 to 25 cents from 12:30 to 1:30 each Sunday. The idea aims to free mothers for church services and reduce domestic burdens for families.
General Manager T. B. O'Steen announced immediate construction of a $35,000 bus terminal in St Petersburg to serve as the West Coast headquarters. A full machine shop division will be housed there to support Florida Motor Lines and Greyhound Lines.
A city grapples with unpaid assessments funding bonds and improvements. Wealthier locals push higher taxes to cover deficits while defending their own choices, citing misstatements and political framing. An example recalls a bank head paid lavishly yet dividends never paid, illustrating public envy and moral questions as drivers demand clearer street visibility to prevent accidents.
Irene Penfield Alvord executrix of John J. Alvord deceased commands all claimants to present Demands within twelve months from August 27 1931 to avoid bar. Claims must be sworn and filed as required. Lake County Florida Judge E M Tally or successor oversee the process. P O address Westport Conn.
Florence I Bartholomew has filed a certificate for tax deed to issue. The described property is in Lake County, Florida, SE% of SE%, located 239 ft east of Church Street, Sec 25, T19S R27E, 0.5 acre. Clerk GEO J DYKES oversees the notice.
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