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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1934
Page
7
London Tit-Bits notes the evolution of wedding rings from cross marks in early Christian days to engraved and jeweled designs. It cites fashion verdicts by Lady Mount Temple and comments on the rise of the plain gold circlet about three hundred years ago as a Puritan reaction to gaudy styles, while platinum rings gain popularity.
Detective Peter and Sergeant Kilday question Callis Shipley and Rylie Carmody about Jim Franklin’s murder at a wedding. Everyone cites alibis as they trace a web of motives from Choo Choo Train to a blue dressed woman while examining keys for a hidden connection.
Jim Franklin awaiting his marriage to Doris Carmody is stabbed in the minister’s study. A bridesmaid Callis Shipley shows extreme nervousness as the weapon is found. Visitors include Franklin’s mistress an actress nicknamed Choo Choo, Ambrose Carmody Doris’s father Kyle Carmody and others as detective Kilian Digan begins the inquiry with Milo Dunbar and Peter digan among the observers.
Remains of two mummified dogs were uncovered in northeast Arizona beside ancient residents. The artifacts suggest dogs as companions during a civilization dated 2500 to 1500 B C. One dog resembled a curly-haired collie, the other a black and white, smaller figure. Both were in excellent preservation.
Wilbur H. Simonson of the USDA Bureau of Public Roads urges using local materials like native stone for guard rails and salvaged plantings for roadside enhancements. He says coordinated planning, bid-based plant sources, and harmonized construction prevent scars and boost scenery, noting parking areas and railings add value without higher costs.
A playful exchange highlights a host's praise for a servant who has just joined the family, noting his four hours of service and the hostess's amused acknowledgment.
A promotional paragraph urges workers indoors to try S S S claiming it rebuilds red blood cells and improves appetite, color, and energy. It cites a suggested daily dose and notes availability at drug stores, presenting the tonic as essential for those fatigued by labor.
The Kansas City Star notes a bright pupil teacher named Nime presenting three Shakespeare plays: Pupil King, Liar, McBath and Omelet. The piece hints at a youth culture clash with a college student stereotype described as flaming youth and critiques academic performance with a dismissive quip.
A quoted exchange notes grandma’s bustle and a skating use for a contraption while asking which antiquities of Egypt impressed most. the reply highlights trolley cars as a surprising source of insight.
A mother’s blame is challenged as a sluggish bowels cause poor appetites in children. The column promotes gentle relief with California Syrup of Figs and warns against harsh laxatives. The softened senna is presented as a natural, agreeable remedy.
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