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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1928
Page
2
The article argues romance persists in today’s railroading through bold projects and heroic effort. It contrasts past era daring with current efficiency, noting surveying crews, engineers, and clerks shaping vast networks while they toil unseen.
The piece notes focus on where the presidential contenders will live after March fourth, with emphasis on moving into the White House in Washington D C. It reflects the national discourse on future administration housing and political transition.
A note urges extreme boredom readers to walk the streets of Ocoee at about midnight while carrying a can of saline in one hand and a box of matches in the other.
The National Matches at Camp Perry Ohio run August 26 to September 16 with army navy marine police and civilian participants competing for trophies. The program trains about 1 200 students annually and aims to arm citizens with shooting skills to deter crime and support national defense.
The piece argues that tolerance reduces conflict and enables fair handling of disputes. It traces historic intolerance from ancient Egypt and Rome to Louis XIV and Spain, then links current thought to the presidential election as a gauge of societal tolerance and respect for others' rights. It cites the French idea that one citizen's rights end where another's begin.
The Industrial Survey Florida, an advancing state, edited under Nathan Mayo, shows Florida advancing from 1907 to 1927 with 300 plus pages of industrial facts. It notes room for further growth if residents stay united and pursue greater demand to balance supply.
A reflective column praises early vitaphone sound films noting the odd metallic female voice and the public’s evolving tastes. The piece also comments on face expressions as reflections of character, urges civic betterment, and closes with a humorous exchange about poems and the Mount Dora Optimist paper.
A Leesburg resident drove 10 824 miles by car visiting Washington Oregon California New Mexico and Colorado. Returning home he expressed a strong preference for Leesburg and Lake County, suggesting that travel highlights the county’s blessings joys and good things.
Letters from residents of northern states express preference for the lake and hill county. Many writers offer to sell property to make Lake County their permanent home, signaling growing migration interest.
Advance word notes a heavy influx of winter visitors to Florida as the season begins. Chambers of commerce distribute literature to lure travelers, urging residents to mail letters and picture postcards. Florida Hotel Men's association touts postcards as a key publicity tool while auto traffic on St. Johns river records a new six month high with 41 121 cars carrying 142 992 passengers.
Grape Day observed in Eustis last Saturday highlights renewed interest as growers Dr. Chas Demko Dr. Stover and Farmer Truskett from Lake County earn praise for experimental work and sacrifices enabling visitors from across Florida to learn about grape production despite an early end to the season.
Lake county will enter exhibits in the Florida State Fair in Jacksonville the South Florida Fair in Tampa and the Central Florida Exposition in Orlando. A $3,500 fund is provided in this year's County Chamber of Commerce budget. A committee of B. F. Hargis J. R. Ashmore and E. C. Huey will supervise displays with the secretary aiding cooperation. County official Clifford Hiatt will lead product assembly booth design and detail work for successful fairs. Citizens are urged to assist and fruit and vegetable raisers are especially urged to participate.
Lake county residents told to beware of itinerant grafters and schemers promising huge dividends as Florida enters an unusually bright winter season. Chambers of commerce urged to protect public interests and act as promoting agencies for the locality and county.
Florida’s revival tale follows a damaged vehicle analogy. After foreign tinkering and risky fuel, the car of state ran backward injuring many, then underwent extensive repairs. Rejuvenated last November, it now runs smooth in low gear testing, with Orange County set to move ahead and statewide progress expected within the year.
The piece warns Republican campaign managers to reject backing for Democratic bolters at the Asheville conference. It claims their aim is not opposition to Gov. Smith over wet or dry policy but his religion, arguing genuine Southern prohibitionists would oppose him if he were objectionable for religious reasons.
The Washington Post argues that Democratic loyalty in the South hinges on white supremacy and that Republicans must avoid aligning with religious bigots seeking to oppose Gov. Smith. It warns against money from the GOP war chest funding anti Smith factions and stresses Southern voters will deliver electoral support despite defections.
Dr. Francis Coman medical officer for the Byrd expedition plans to combat sunless months by electrically simulating sunlight. Carbon arc lamps will be used to expose the 75 men including Commander Byrd on a daily schedule at expedition headquarters.
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