The Old Country Doctor: Rural Times and Trials
A rural physician, aged under fifty, spent years as the sole medical pillar for a wide region. He made night calls by bicycle or horse and buggy, faced scarce resources, and balanced care with personal sacrifice. He treated tuberculosis, taught prevention, and accepted barter payments until a 3:12 a.m. heart attack ended his service on March 6, 1906.
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The Great February Clunker Chase
Jim Conway recalls a wild local pursuit in Mount Dora and Eustis where a fugitive fled on foot and in a junked car. He and a deputy chase through streets at high speed, fail to catch the culprit, and end with a humorous reflection on inept police work and improvised cooperation.
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Mount Dora
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Golden Triangle
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