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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1926
Page
2
A Mount Dora publishing page describes rates for advertising and classifieds, notes post office filing as second class, and includes local editorial commentary. It references a Christmas shopping push in Lake County and reports on civic topics such as a 300 weekly alimony award and election day reminders.
Property owners urged to drive out to Sylvan Shores to observe the beautifying work. The article praises the change as a splendid example for residents and tourists, urging cleanliness and town pride.
Lawmakers push to repeal motor vehicle taxes arguing a tax cut aids car owners while opponents say federal road funding justifies the levy. Garner and Simmons back repeal while Cooley opposes citing continued road-building costs.
The piece argues divorce rates at 2.7 percent outpace marriages at 0.3 percent, noting cars and mobility erode home life. It suggests casual attitudes, work stress, and economic factors drive marital breakdown, with many divorces stemming from general discontent and social conditions.
The high court upholds the Euclid zoning regime as a valid exercise of authority while noting some rules may be arbitrary in specific cases. It argues zoning protects home life, reduces street hazards, and curbs nuisances, but apartment buildings can threaten residential neighborhoods. The decision grants officials broader power and gives property owners clearer protections under the law.
A garbled local report mentions an Uptown man who rides and walks, with references to rubber tired transport and fashion. Police catch a youth in flight related incident. A local headline notes a bird reference and Thanksgiving as a prelude to Christmas training.
A large majority in New York State voted for temperance over prohibition, signaling discontent with the prohibition amendment. Voters across cities and rural areas rejected the status quo, urging correction of the experiment and opening a challenging future for policy.
Florida Review notes the 1901 Florida State Fair displays a wide range of agricultural products from northern and western counties plus strong East Coast and South Florida entries. Palm Beach wins county competition with five blue ribbons despite hurricane damage. Duval leads in pecans and poultry displays. Madison County dominates hog exhibits with Russell Henderson earning a grand championship.
Tampa December 2 Florida Citrus Exchange manager C C Commander stressed intelligent distribution to prevent market glut like the New York auction November 22. He credited co operative marketing advocate A H Pratt and noted Florida’s fragmented sales system worsens price swings while California’s single system stabilizes shipper control.
A display comparing Mrs Never Well and Mrs Ever Well medicine chests promotes vegetables fruits cereals as healthier substitutes for pills and patent medicines to boost health. The arrangement emphasizes natural foods’ value for improving wellbeing.
Mr Pratt blames Florida citrus shippers for flooding the New York market with offerings beyond its capacity to absorb them at a profit. He calls for coordination of shipping interests and cooperation between sales managers to restore balance.
The ninth Florida state fair ended Saturday night after its best year since 1918. Miss Elizabeth Young says gate receipts and attendance set records. about 50 000 people attended on Thanksgiving Day. Police fire sheriff's office Boy Scouts and press praised. Exhibits being moved as 50 Johnny J. Jones shows load out and equipment heads to Orlando for winter quarters.
Civic leaders and business figures from Central North and West Florida prepare to attend the Florida State Chamber of Commerce Co operation Conference and Annual Planning Meeting in Miami December 6 7. Delegations from Columbia Lake Lake City Alachua Marion Orange Seminole and others will represent their counties with Orlando promising a large contingent.
Florida home demonstration club guidance on making Christmas cakes and candies using local fruits like kumquats oranges and grapefruit. Includes fruit cake and orange fruit cake recipes with steps and tips for preparing fondant and caramel style candies.
Harvey Bayliss will head Escambia County delegation to a Northwest Florida chambers conference. Judge Thomas F. West will represent Santa Rosa or the Northwest Florida Association of Chambers of Commerce. Delegations from Walton Bay Calhoun Jackson Gadsden Jefferson counties, with Tallahassee officials attending, and Charles F. Leach joins Jefferson representation.
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