Prosperity Sees Renewal as Public Caution Sparks Buying Power
Chairman Pomerene of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation says the economic mood hit bottom last June and is turning up. A sharp remark about women’s hips appears, followed by Roy D. Chapin noting a reservoir of buying power behind cautious public sentiment ready to unleash a new prosperity wave.
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Pomerene
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
United States
Roy D. Chapin
Secretary of Commerce
Economist Claims 15 Percent Cut Could End Governing Costs
A prominent authority on economic relations argues that a single sweeping 15 percent reduction in governing costs would instantly end the current low mood. The statement emphasizes the potential impact of cutting public expenses on national sentiment and policy outcomes.
Kibitzer Word and Tax Lists Spark Local Notes
A Times-Union column by Avery Powell discusses a new word Kibitzer and notes early tax collection gains in the city. The St Petersburg Independent cites tax list publications as effective, suggesting Mount Dora consider publishing delinquent lists for a similar impact.
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Avery Powell
Times-Union
Kibitzer
St. Petersburg
Mount Dora
Nation's Business Uses Sharp Language on Tax Burden
In a forceful editorial the Nation's Business denounces claims that assets have fallen to half their three year value, labeling anyone making such assertion a darned liar while criticizing broad taxation on property and purchases.
Everglades Exhibit Aims To Debunk Jungle Image At Chicago Expo
The Everglades section plans a special exhibit at the Century of Progress to dispel the idea it is impenetrable jungle. Carloads of muck will travel to Chicago and Everglades crops will be grown during the exposition to show the region as a rich Florida farming area.
Rattle snake meat versus chicken sparks memory
In a Tampa Tribune reminiscence P. E. B. notes that rattle snake meat lacks wings or legs unlike chicken. The writer playfully defends the delicacy against slur, recalling childhood moments of sneaking a fried drumstick and warm biscuit from the pan.
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Tampa Tribune
Mount Dora Merchants Keep Town Alive With Modern Stock
Local merchants offer up to date goods at good prices while a few residents still shop out of town. The piece argues that if more people followed those few, Mount Dora would lose its character and progress would halt, leaving only a wide place in the road with sand streets and old conveniences.
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Mount Dora
Popular detective stories captivate American readers
The Library of Congress notes detectives as the country's top reading choice reflecting a nationwide appetite for mystery. The trend spans two decades, reportedly sparked by Woodrow Wilson who enjoyed detective novels after work.
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America
Library of Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Alligator Subscriptions Drop as Northern Readers Learn Risk
In Arcadia Florida George K End arranged a contract to send 5000 baby alligators to a northern boys magazine. The plan drew criticism as impractical and wasteful since alligators rarely survive northern climates. The state department calls the project dangerous to wildlife and the magazine has now cancelled the live-gator offer.
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George K. End
Arcadia
State Game and Fresh Water Department
Florida Everglades
Associated Press
Democratic platform rejects saloon return says temperance reform
The piece argues the Democratic Party is clearly opposed to repeal and aims to enact state measures to prevent the saloon by bringing liquor traffic under open state supervision and control. It urges language that convincingly opposes the return of the saloon and promotes temperance.
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Democratic Party
Eckerson Fruit Cannery to reopen Sanford plant soon
Sanford Chamber officials say Eckerson Fruit Cannerys Inc will start operations in Sanford when grape fruit flows in in sufficient quantity for daily runs Three purchasing platforms will be set up in Lake Polk and Osceola counties where firm representatives will buy the fruit Mr Eckerson head of the firm says there are enough orders to keep the ce ee for
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Sanford Chamber of Commerce
Eckerson Fruit Canneries, Inc
Sanford
Lake, Polk
Osceola
Eckerson
Ce Ee
Florida housing shortage signals early tourist boom
The Florida Advocate notes Wauchula faces a definite housing shortage that could be acute this fall and winter. Across sections, rising visitor flux and more people seeking permanent homes hint at a revival in activity. Travel agencies expect heavy tourist traffic to Florida with northern leaders predicting a stronger southern draw this season.
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Florida Advocate
Wauchula
Florida
Washington, D. C
Florida press convention invites Cuban and Latin American publishers
The Florida Press Association schedules its Fall Convention in Hollywood October 21 22 inviting Cuban Press Club members and Latin American publishers. Governor Doyle E Carlton will welcome the foreign press groups, aiming to boost Florida Latin American trade and business ties. David Shultz, gubernatorial candidate, backs forming a state committee to advance Florida's commercial relations with neighboring nations.
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Florida Press Association
Hollywood
Doyle E. Carlton
Latin America
David Shultz
Florida
Florida schools report record enrollment and rising registrations
Educational institutions report no ill effects from low mood on attendance. Florida school enrollment this year is the greatest on record, with registrations expected to rise as winter opens. Some districts faced overwhelming initial registrations, prompting the hiring of additional teachers.
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Florida
New Orleans Buys Out French Market For Modern Building
The New Orleans city council approves a $700,000 project to replace the 1791 French Market with a modern tile structure. The historic market, famed worldwide for French drip coffee and a variety of dishes, will be removed as progress advances.
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March of Progress
America
New Orleans
Woods Family Ties Highlight Editorial Page Note
H. W. Woods signed piece identifies himself as H. W. Woods son of Mr and Mrs J G Woods from Mount Dora. The September 1 editorial page note clarifies authorship and lineage for readers.
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New York Sun
H.W. Woods
J. G. Woods
Mount Dora
Regarded editor's plea on unemployment and automation
The letter argues that unemployment stems from an economy built on machine production. It proposes card indexing workers by trade, controlled hiring and layoffs to match demand, and ending reliance on charitable relief. The writer warns that persistent excess capacity and speculative orders drive cycles, urging structural reform. New York August 81.
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New York
Governor Edward A Perry of Texas 1885 89
Edward Aylesworth Perry born 1831 in Massachusetts died 1889 in Texas served as governor from 1885 to 1889 after election in 1884 succeeding Bloxham. The state electoral vote favored Grover Cleveland the first Democrat president elected. Perry graduated Yale and moved to Alabama early life details noted.
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Massachusetts
Texas
Edward Aylesworth Perry
Bloxham
Grover Cleveland
Perry
Yale
Alabama
Pensacola
Wells Pastor Announces Sunday Services and Activities
Pastor G. Leon Wells at 409 Fifth Avenue invites locals to October 2 services starting 10:00 a.m. Church school lesson “The Means of Safety” follows. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. with prayer meeting at 7:30 p.m. Epworth League meets 6:30 p.m. with a continuation of the prohibition discussion.
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Epworth League
Dan Bishop
Community Church Announces Bible School and Worship Services
The Congregational Community Church invites members to Bible School at 10:00 a.m. and a morning worship service at 11:00 a.m. The sermon subject will be announced. A Young People’s meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Pastor David B. Spencer extends the invitation.
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Bible School
Young People’s Meeting
David B. Spencer
First Baptist Church Midweek and Sunday Services
Mid week service at 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sunday school for all departments at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. A cordial invitation extended to all to worship with us.
Christian Science Services Schedule
The regular Christian Science service meets Sundays at eleven in the Public Library building. Wednesday evening testimonial meetings begin at eight. Sunday school gathers Sundays at ten in the same venue.
Church of Christ Preaching and Study Gatherings
The Church of Christ on Grandview Street near Stokley Villa invites all. Preaching on the first and second Lord's Day and Bible study daily. Brother Hugh E. Garrett of Daytona Beach serves as preacher. Everybody welcome.
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Grandview Street
Stokley Villa
Hugh E. Garrett
Daytona Beach
First Presbyterian Church Sorrento Florida Service Notice
The First Presbyterian Church Sorrento Florida invites the public to Sunday school at 10 00 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m on October 2 1932 Sermon topic Values New Diven minister in charge and his wife reside in the renovated old manse latch-string out for visitors Strangers welcomed with fellowship and good cheer
Constitutional Convention Adopts New Measures in 1880s Florida
The article lists attendees from various Florida counties including Alachua, Escambia, Gadsden, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Orange. It notes a new constitution adopted with important measures, pensions for Confederate veterans in 1885, and disasters during Perry's administration such as a 15 degree Florida freeze and a major Charleston earthquake felt across Jacksonville, Palatka, Sanford, and Orlando. Fires hit DeLand Key West and St. Augustine. rollins college founded in 1885 and county lines reorganized.
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William N. Sheat
Alachua County
W. A. Blount
Escambia County
E. C. Love
Gadsden County
John T. Lesley
J. P. Wall
S. E. Hope
Hillsborough County
John C. Pelot
Manatee County
Randolph
Orange County
Perry
Jacksonville
Charleston
Palatka
Lake Jackson
DeLand
Key
West
St. Augustine
Osceola
Tee
Desa Lake
Pasco
Rollins
Indian Banker Loaned On Ponies In Oklahoma Tale
An old Indian in Oklahoma borrows ten dollars from a bank with security and gives a mortgage on twenty ponies. After oil is found near his allotment he pays off the loan with a hundred dollar bill and the banker suggests leaving the money at the bank. The Indian asks how many ponies he has.
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Oklahoma
Will Beck
Did You Ever Stop to Think By Edson R Waite
The piece urges readers to consider debt and personal finance while noting city governance is complex. It warns politicians may offer lip service and calls for prudent future development planning.
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Edson R. Waite
Shawnee
Okla
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G. Leon Wells
Fifth Avenue
Community Church
First Baptist Church
Christian Science Services
Church OF Christ
First Presbyterian Church
Sorrento, Florida
Nunnally
Simpson
Mt.dora
C. C. Moorhead
J. J. West
J. J. West Realty CO
Nan J. Stuart
Builders Supply CO
M. Wells
First National Bank
Mount ‘Dora, Fla
Thomas H. Cooley
Mount Dora, Fla
Elizabeth
Waller Osteopathic
Fourth Avenue
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West Sixth Ave
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