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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
4
A parade of one liners and observations on politics, fashion, and society. Jibes about lies, taxation, and money as a universal language mingle with notes on flying, grapefruit teeth, and the radio. The piece leans into humor and social commentary with era-typical jests.
The Georgia senatorial campaign showcased his restraint as opponents leveled abuse while George spoke daily. He conducted a high plane, statesmanlike campaign and won a splendid victory, offering a lesson to politicians who favor ugly tactics.
Florida shows remarkable progress over 15 years with growth in population and wealth. L M Rhodes notes more than 2 000 wholesale and 20 000 retail establishments generate over one billion dollars in income annually, plus about 25 million from miscellaneous sources. Per capita wealth and total income surpass other Southern states as the sun shines on a recovering economy.
A fragment reports an American syndicate planned a 20th century Blarney Castle replica near Hollywood California built with ten tons of Blarney Stone quarried in Cork Ireland. The scheme hoped to draw visitors by charging a kiss fee, but the offer was rejected by Sir George Colthurst owner of Blarney Castle. The note ends with a comment on small-town decline without the project.
A Sears Roebuck statement shows newspaper advertising as essential to retail promotion. The company notes its ad columns inform purchasers and are read as closely as the news pages, underscoring newspapers as a primary promotional tool.
Warner Bros presents Valley of the Giants with Wayne Morris and Claire Trevor in Technicolor. The drama, based on Peter B. Kyne's novel, showcases California redwood forest struggles against graft and corruption, filmed in the redwood country for vivid outdoor scenery.
In a satirical column the writer critiques the spread of fake Santa plans like the "$30 Every Thursday" campaign led by Townsend enthusiasts. It notes the Florida Pension Plan Association in Lakeland promoting a Florida Santa and hints at political manipulation and dubious fundraising. It also reports 22,000 acres added to the St. Marks migratory bird refuge in Leon and Wakulla counties with federal relief funds for reforestation and wildlife preservation.
North readers request copies of the paper to view rooms and apartments for rent and other real estate ads. Classified ads cost little and bring results. Inquire at Topic office.
The author argues that higher freight rates for the South compare unfavorably with other regions, forcing manufacturers to cut wages and hamper prosperity. Correcting this unfair transportation bias is seen as essential to raise regional purchasing power and economic growth.
About 100 Lake County growers in 27 cars toured the Citrus Experiment Station at Lake Alfred led by County Agent N E Norris. Representatives from 11 communities, including Eustis and Mount Dora, heard demonstrations by Dr A F Camp and Dr W L Thompson on citrus growing methods and station work. The visit highlighted University of Florida Extension Service support and the station as a major aid to local citrus growers.
Rev Kenneth G Rogers presides at 10:00 church school 11:00 sermons on When Jesus Failed and What Does It Mean to be a Christian. Evening program at 7:30. Community sing led by D H ee resumes Oct 5. Stereopticon feature We Would Be Building shown.
Corner Tenth and Tremain church led by Rev. R. W. Acree offers Sunday School at 9 45 morning service at 11 with classes for all ages and B Y P U at 7 00. Midweek service is Wednesday with B Y P U at 6 30 and the evening service at 7 30.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals Andrew Melrose Brod Brod Florence Gilbert Hanscom Bible Schedete XK M with unclear context or event details. likely a community or church roster or schedule.
The Church of Christ at Lake Franklin Park on Rossiter Street Sanford Road invites worship on every Lord's Day. Bible School at 2 30 P M. Preaching at 3 30 P M on the second Sunday by W A Cameron of St Petersburg and on the third Sunday by Chestrue of Ocoee.
The report notes Florida will begin paying unemployment benefits in January 1939. It traces the idea back to Switzerland about 150 years ago and cites England's national job insurance plan as successful since 1911.
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