Florida citrus rate edge over California boosts east markets
The article explains Florida orange and grapefruit freight advantages, noting fast rail service to Chicago and New York, Lake Wales as a representative point, and how Florida’s lower rates reach 76 percent of U S population from Miami to Lake Wales. It cites Florida dominance in citrus shipping and earnings.
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Florida
Chicago
Newak
California
Orida
Wales
Jacksville
Jacksonite
Lake Wales
United States
Canada
Duluth
Minnesota
South Data
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
el Paso
New York
Ncoln
Luna
Calia
Fort Myers
Floria
Fort Myars
Miami
Hhis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Death of Chauncey Mitchell Depew Remembers a Grand Old Man
In a large brownstone near Fifth Avenue, Chauncey Mitchell Depew, famed financier statesman humorist and philanthropist, died quietly last week ending a distinguished career. The obituary recalls his prominence and lasting influence in American public life.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
America
Chauncey Mitchell Depew
Phil Beacher
Chauncey Depew Remembered as Nation’s Charming Patriot
The nation mourns Chauncey Depew a longtime New York Republican leader and respected railroad executive who helped elect Lincoln and shaped American public life across nine decades. Known as a genial after-dinner speaker with a Golden Rule ethos he inspired countless tributes and was seen as a man for the ages.
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Depew
America
Abraham Lincoln
New York
Chauncey Depew
Mount Dora Treasurer's Report Covers 1926 28 Finances
The Topic presents a complete financial report for the Town of Mount Dora from November 1, 1926 to January 1, 1928. It shows tax collections disbursements from the 1926 assessment roll, approved by the mayor and council, detailing the town's financial condition and departmental operations for public inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Catts Blunder Draws Legion Condemnation
Clermont American Legion condemns Sidney J. Catts for a Groveland meeting incident in which he leaped from the platform and threatened a wounded World War II veteran. The resolution declares such conduct unbecoming a public office hopeful and instructs distribution to posts and newspapers statewide.
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Sidney J. Catts
Firsj
Groveland
American Legion
Catts
Clermont Legion
John Page Jones
Grace Baptist Church
Orlando
Eugene Bryant
A. L. Izlar
Pos
S. J. Catts
Clermont Baptist Church
Lake County
Lake County Florida Trap Shooters Hold Meetings in Eustis
Members of the Florida Trap Shooters Association voted at the annual meeting in Eustis to establish city headquarters for the upcoming shoot. Facilities at the Eustis Gun Club were praised by visiting sportsmen.
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Florida Trapshooter’s Association
Eustis
Grape Grower Chas Demko Speaks at Florida Horticultural Meet
Chas Demko, a leading Lake County grape grower, addressed the Florida Horticultural Society during its annual winter meeting in Winter Haven on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Chas. _Demko
Lake County
The
Florida Horticultural Society
Winter Haven
Ocala to Host Florida Chamber Secretaries Meeting
On April 16 and 17 the Florida Commercial Secretaries Association meets in Ocala. The program covers chamber of commerce problems and activities and fourteen Lake County chambers will be represented by a majority of their secretaries.
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Florida Commercial Secretaries’ Association
Ocala
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Lake County
Frame to Tampa as Gulf Fertilizer ties form
Ray A Frame re signed as advertising manager of Howey in the Hills and plans to move to Tampa linking with Gulf Fertilizer and Peninsular Chemical. He led as Howey director of the county chamber and advertising committee member. Lake County friends wish him well in his new field. R J Trimble and R P Burton push a statewide citrus growers meeting. Burton backs marketing improvements. They seek large attendance from Lake and neighboring counties for an Orlando gathering on April 18. Tavares Kiwanis night dinner hosted 80 plus Lake county citizens with Agriculture Commissioner Nathan Mayo as speaker, signaling further agricultural development efforts.
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Ray A. Frame
Howey-in-the Hills
Tampa
Gulf Fertilizer Company
Peninsular Chemical Company
Frame
Howey
Lake County
R.J. Trimble
R. P. Burton
Winter Haven
Burton
Florida
Lake
Orlando
Tavares Kiwanis Club
Nathan Mayo
Shrine Temples invited to Miami convention scenic route
Road maps mailed to twenty Shrine Temples inviting the nobles to motor to Miami for the annual convention and enjoy the Lake county scenic route. Leesburg Shriners have rented a main street building as a entertainment venue for visiting attendees.
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Miami
Lake County
Florida
Leesburg Shriners
West Coast fres h water fishing law sparks debate
The article notes a new freshwater fishing law taking effect March 15 and divides opinions on its impact. One speaker predicts fewer visitors staying next year and potential losses for interior Florida communities, arguing for systematic stocking over closing seasons in peak months.
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West Coasts
Florida
General Assembly
Lake county real estate board hosts national and state officials
Lake county real estate board members congratulate W E Herring representing the National Association of Real Estate Boards President Chas P Glover of the Florida Real Estate Board and Paul Meredith secretary Mount Dora hosts a meeting with licensed operators from county towns attending a business session followed by a banquet focusing on profession related topics.
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Lake County Real Estate Board
W. E. Herring
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Chas. P. Glover
Florida Real Estate Board
Paul Meredith
Mount Dora
Fountain Inn Closes 1927-28 Season In Lake County
The Fountain Inn in Fountain Inn closed the 1927-28 season last Sunday. Proprietor Frank Waterman, a warm friend of Lake County, has returned to New York a few days before the closing. During the season Waterman hosted several banquets honoring local press members chamber of commerce workers and other citizens groups.
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Fountain Inn
Frank Waterman
Lake County
New York
County agent Clifford Hiatt returns from Florida visit
Clifford Hiatt county agricultural agent has recovered from an appendicitis operation and came back this week from West Palm Beach where he visited his father after his hospital discharge.
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Clifford Hiatt
West Palm Beach
Mount Dora Chamber Backs Fruit Juice at Fountains and Stores
Officers and directors of the Mount Dora chamber of commerce favor a movement to provide citrus fruit juices and fresh oranges and grapefruits at drinking fountains and retail stores next season. The county chamber previously sought countywide cooperation and local committees plan to push the project at season start, aiming for plentiful first class fruit at fair prices and healthful juices at soda fountains.
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Mount Dora
Lake County Poultry Association Meets in Courthouse Office
Tonight in Tavares the Lake county Poultry association holds its regular monthly meeting at the county agent's office in the courthouse. Practical problems and helpful discussions are featured for members.
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Lake County Poultry Association
Tavares
Eustis Chamber President Announces April Luncheon
President Frank Istead announces a luncheon for officers directors committeemen and others attending the monthly county chamber of commerce board meeting on Friday April 20. The alternating director meetings are held in different county towns with Leesburg October Montverde December and Clermont February as past sites. Luncheon at noon and the executive session to follow at 2 30 p m.
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Frank Istead
Eustis
Democratic Voters Lake County Letter Seeks State Legislature Seat
A letter to the Topic from a reader announces candidacy for Representative in the State Legislature Group Two, subject to the Democratic primary, after consulting friends and receiving advice.
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Lake County
Florida State Landmarks and Tax Reform Proposal
A Florida Democrat pledges fair taxes, retrenchment, and statewide progress. He urges modernizing laws, improving public schools, conserving forests, and expanding waterways in Lake County while criticizing outdated statutes on married women's property. He announces his candidacy with a pledge of dignity and mutual respect.
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Florida
Salvation Army
Lake County
Union
Just Bubbles
Florida orange growers seek a testimonial from a Wisconsin editor who claims to live on citrus juice for a month. In Milwaukee a man seeks a divorce claiming his wife smoked three packs of cigarettes daily. Fans await whether Richard can eclipse Heeney in a major fight.
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Florida
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Richard
Oysters and Oysters: Five Pearls and White House Quiet
The piece notes a man found five pearls in a batch of oysters. It also mentions politicians conceding Calvin Coolidge remains a White House possibility for four more years, signaling ongoing political considerations.
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Coolidge
White House
National fame guides presidential odds and coffee advocates
The piece notes Colonel Lindbergh’s popularity versus other contenders, cites Ralph H. Cheney of NYU praising coffee as harmless and beneficial, and questions Nan Britton’s exposure of Teapot Dome while mocking strict moral paths for motorists.
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Colonel Lindbergh
Ralph H. Cheney
New York University
Professor Cheney
Old
United States
Lindbergh Advised to Seek Quiet New York Retreat
Heywood Broun suggests Lindbergh settle in New York for a peaceful environment away from prying eyes. The opinion appears in a column urging the famed aviator to consider a discreet life in the city.
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Heywood Broun
Lindbergh
New York
Chicago
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