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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
2
A column recalls humorous episodes about Ernie Mosteller and Bill Williamson moving a grease rack, a man from Sorrento rejecting pajamas, and Sol Spilky’s sales pitch. The piece notes the upcoming municipal election as a heated political moment with the usual crowd urging that the best man win.
An upcoming Mount Dora election will decide the mayor for the coming year. Charles Edgerton, a Philadelphia businessman and Quaker, is highlighted as a strong civic leader fit to guide the town’s growth. The piece touts his financial backing and vision, while contrasting concerns about large-scale leadership with his potential civic stewardship.
The piece recounts a debated football win by Tavares over Winter Garden 26 to 7, with protests about ineligible players, denials from Tavares, and a chorus of booster opinions. It links community sports pride to broader civic notes and local anecdotes.
In Mount Dora a cautious, citizen-focused view urges voters to elect a forward looking team. The piece favors W E Lackey for mayor and council candidates Ferris Drake Hackworth Spencer, stressing year‑round town involvement and fiscal prudence.
Dudley Pitts president of Golden Health Fruit Products says experimental shipments of frozen orange juice have met strong demand abroad. He plans a $25,000 Long Beach plant to export 2500 gallons daily, with expansion to 10000 gallons daily in four months.
The Tampa Chamber of Commerce allegedly circulated a nationwide press piece claiming Tampa is wet with liquor at reasonable prices. Northern papers and critics condemn the open flaunting of law-breaking and vice, with Milwaukee Journal publishing a scathing editorial.
A neighbor extols his town with water and people while Fred MacMahon quips That's all hell needs. Mount Dora draws visitors for meals at The Grille Cricket Tea Room Grandview Hotel and Villa Dora as a holiday weekend proves. The column weaves in witty exchanges about art class jokes car gremlins and common small talks.
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