Senator Willis dies during Ohio rally amid primary upheaval
Last Friday in Delaware Ohio Senator Frank B Willis died unexpectedly just before addressing a crowd at Ohio Wesleyan University. The death shifts the 1924 Ohio Republican primary dynamics with Hoover seen as the leading figure against the Democrats ahead of Kansas City delegates. Hoover’s path may pressure Willis supporters to unify and present a strong front at the convention.
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Elaware
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
William Jennings Bryan
Dayton
Enn
Willis
Ohio Wesleyan University
Hoover
Kansas City
Vitas
Ohio Republicanewspapers
Mly
Eiary of Commerce
Aly
Howver
Doover
Coolidge
Aerial scientists set endurance and speed aviation records
The past week produced two new world records in aviation. American pilots Captain George Halde man and Eddie Stinson achieved an endurance flight of about 5314 hours at Jacksonville Beach, demonstrating feasibility of long sustained air flights. An Italian ace secured a speed record of 390 miles per hour, underscoring rapid advances in air power.
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George Haldeman
Eddie Stinson
Jacksonville Beach
America
Pioneers in Aviation Reaching Faster Air Travel
The article lauds Major Bernardi and aerial scientists for advancing speed in flight, likening future rapid, long endurance travel to trans Atlantic journeys without the current hazards. It envisions a time when combining speed and endurance will be practical, honoring those who push into new frontiers.
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Bernardi
Opening of Lake Orange league kicks off 1928 season
The Lake Orange league begins play with eight clubs in action including Umatilla at Mount Dora and Clermont at Winter Garden. Mount Dora hosts as Thursday half holiday crowds urged to support the club at Heim Field. The team is seen as strong but relies on fan turnout.
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Central Florida
Lake Orange
Umatilla
Mount Dora
Ocoee
Tavares
Clermont
Winter Garden
Winter Park
Apopka
Heim Field
Salvation Army
Lake County
Lake Orange League
The Easter Legend and Its Symbols
The article traces Easter symbols to pagan origins. It discusses egg rolling as an ancient farming practice for harvest abundance and the rabbit as a fertility emblem. It notes modern readers often forget meanings yet keep customs for children's amusement.
Frame resigns to lead Gulf Fertilizer advertising group
Joe Ray A Frame resigns as advertising manager of Honey-in-the-Hills after accepting a similar post with Gulf Fertilizer of Tampa. He will also handle Peninsula Chemical advertising, a Gulf Fertilizer subsidiary. Frame, with long agricultural experience, has resided in Florida three years, active in Lake County developments, and will vote in the general elections while maintaining Lake County citizenship.
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Ray A. Frame
Honey-in-the-Hills
Gulf Fertilizer Company
Tampa
Peninsula Chemical Company
Mr. Frame
Florida
Howey Company
Lake County
Beautification Push Boosts Roadside Diners
Agitation to decorate the famous American roadside stop is fueling a surge in business as hot dogs move to the forefront of offerings. Local operators welcome the trend and anticipate increased patronage and noted curb appeal.
Neck Strength Dictates Wife Choice in Africa
In parts of Africa, men reportedly select wives by neck strength as women routinely bear heavy loads on their heads. The custom is said to persist in the present generation in this country.
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Africa
Investors Seek Florida Building and Loan Stocks
A prominent eastern businessman asks Lake County Chamber of Commerce for names of local building and loan associations to buy stock. His inquiry underscores north investors being drawn to Florida. In February, 8,652 autos crossed the St. Johns River at Jacksonville southbound with 30,207 passengers, signaling Florida’s usual winter visitor influx.
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County Chamber of Commerce
Lake County
Florida
St. Johns River
Jacksonville
South Florida
Hargis Helps Improve Citrus Growers Movement in Lake County
Umatilla postmaster B F Hargis and a county chamber director aided progress in county citrus efforts. Eustis hosted a Tuesday meeting of the 50 member committee forming a statewide growers group. Orlando hosts an April 18 mass meeting to review the committee's final report. Leesburg Chamber reports about 10000 dollars raised toward a 16000 goal after four days of drives.
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B. F. Hargis
Umatilla
Eustis
Committee of 50
Orlando
Lake County
Leesburg
Shriners to Visit Florida for Miami Convention Route Details
Official sources note at least 30 000 Shriners will motor to Miami for the convention with many traveling via Valdosta Lake City Ocala and Belleview across Lake County to Orland o. The visit runs April 20 to May 1 and returns May 4 to mid month challenging Lake County towns along cross county highways.
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Florida
Miami
Valdosta
Lake City
Ocala
Belleview
Lake County
Orlando
Editor Morgan Hoyt Returns to Beacon New York
Morgan Hoyt, sixteen months editor of Mount Dora Topic and County Seat Times, returns to Beacon New York this week. He was a well known newspaper man in New York state with wide experience. Colleagues and friends extend best wishes and praise his entertaining contributions to the Topic.
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Morgan Hoyt
Mount Dora
Beacon
N. Y
New York State
Hoyt
National Magazine Editor Speaks at Clermont Forum
Joe Mitchell Chapple, editor of the National Magazine, capped Lake county Community Forums week with a closing address in Clermont on Wednesday night. Plans emerge to invite similar top speakers again next winter as locals recall engaging sessions on timely topics. The state trap shooting event in Eustis drew attention, with competition spanning Wednesday to Friday. The Central Florida motorcade to Miami for the Tamiami Trail opening may include Lake county towns, departing Orlando on Tuesday morning April 24 and arriving in Miami Thursday afternoon.
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Joe Mitchell Chapple
The
National Magazine
Lake County
Clermont
Eustis
Central Florida
Miami
Orlando
County Poultry Group Sets Meeting in Tavares Court House
Lake County Poultry association plans a Thursday evening session at 8 o'clock in the Tavares courthouse. Last month’s gathering drew strong attendance and interest among poultry raisers. Topics include Growing Stock and Marketing of Broilers and 8 weeks old Pullets.
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Lake County Poultry Association
Tavares
Florida Rush Highlights 1888 Atlantic Coast Line train era
Richmond News Leader recalls 1888 Florida rush as Northern visitors flood Florida bound on the Atlantic Coast Line. About 500 passengers carried to Florida, with February totals multiplying fiftyfold over 40 years. The era features the Florida Special and eight daily trains including Havana Special and Miamian.
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Wilmington
N. C
Richmond, Va
News Leader
Richmond News Leader
Cleveland
Florida
Coast Line
Atlantic Coast Line
New York
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Bradenton
League Washeld
E. C. Huey
Lady Lake
County Poultry Group
A. C. L. Travis
Tire Southeast
South
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S.S. Sadler & Company
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