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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1928
Page
2
The Times Union discusses Jacksonville population rise and asks if the governor race is announced. It cites 202 births and 160 deaths last month and mentions stalled rent issues for a stenographer while the Senate eligibility decision on Senator Taylor looms.
A Times Union note imagines a Miami man launching toward Venus aboard a rocket plane while a band plays TI Dont Know Where Im Going But Im On My Way. The quip adds that he will weigh less upon arrival.
The Alabama Senator Heflin defeated Sid ney J. Catts of Alabama for U S Representative in 1904. Catts later ran for Florida Governor. If Catts had won, Apopka Chief notes Florida and the nation might have been spared Heflin and his prominence.
A clipping questions Chicago growth prospects predicting a 150 mile radius from downtown. It contemplates whether extreme city size aids residents and suggests cities may resist further expansion to avoid diminishing comfort.
The Fort Meade Leader ran a joke contest asking why a newspaper resembles a woman and published several witty replies. The Florida Newspaper News noted the correct punchline: every man should have his own and not seek after his neighbor's.
At an Ohio Farm Bureau Federation gathering, Professor W. E. Dodd warned of a continued decline in agriculture while federation president L. B. Palmer urged farmers to master basics in purchasing, legislation, and community development to achieve renewed prosperity. The piece notes a cautious but optimistic mood and calls for careful planning and management.
Cornelius Vanderbilt struggles under 1,250,000 in debts from his publishing venture. Born rich, he chose to work instead of idle leisure, risking family disapproval yet earning personal honor through his determination.
Mayor Holcombe of Houston touts the city as a cool mild climate and a fine convention site. He highlights sea breezes from the gulf, architectural elegance, shade trees, and a 100 foot main thoroughfare lined with towering oaks. Some papers note his remark about Main Street with mild embarrassment.
A radio program reading Ida Tarbell’s He Knew Lincoln creates an intimate living presence of Lincoln across the nation. The broadcast includes echoes of Negro spirituals and Handel’s Largo as figures from Lincoln’s era, including Grant Seward Davis and Lee, are invoked in a chorus that honors America’s founding and wartime leaders. The voice and music blend to make Lincoln feel real and timeless to listeners.
The writer jokes about Colonel Sanborn finding allies and mocks the idea that only Republican areas prosper. He notes independent voters and questions if party changes in Florida or Vermont would affect the citrus market, arguing such shifts would likely have little to no impact.
The writer recalls Cleveland job losses and debates Coolidge era prosperity. They cite Senator Jimmy Wadsworth's defeat amid a straw hat town audience of thousands unemployed, arguing his praise of prosperity failed to match local hardship and helped Wagner win.
The speaker praises Senator Walsh not for party allegiance but for the admiration he earned in early American days. He lauds the frontier ideal of a man who stays sharp and distrusts smooth talk.
The remark questions the strength of the sentiment and notes the senator from Montana as one of the country's most admired figures if stronger emotion were present. It frames the perception as conditional and cautious.
Senator Walsh, investigating the teapot dome affair, pressed to have Robert W. Stewart, chairman of Standard Oil of Indiana, appear immediately. Stewart, represented by his lawyer in Havana, declined noting he was occupied with matters of great importance and refused to divulge details.
A man aside from Walshight sighs and picks up Havana papers. He reads aloud society columns about the Standard Oil of Indiana chairman attending numerous social functions, dinners, yacht and jockey club events, and reveling in a vacation mood.
A brief note from NEWSPAPER VIEWS suggests that around this period neckties will revert to customary styles after a period of variation, reflecting a return to standard fashion norms. The item captures a light, social trend update without broader implications.
Detroit News notes that the only thing that will close the blind pig operation is the squeal, a sharp comment on illicit gambling. The piece uses a quip to critique persistence of illegal activity and enforcement.
The Boston Globe asks how a bust presented to Amherst College can resemble President Coolidge if it is a speaking likeness, exploring the contrast between likeness and voice.
The Savannah Press reports a rat credited with killing five rattlesnakes in Kentucky during the holiday period, noting snake stories as unusually odd for the season.
A concise critique notes that doctors advocating walking for health overlook pedestrianism as an unhealthy occupation, presenting a provocative stance on physical activity guidance. The remark implies a debate over lifestyle recommendations and public health messaging in Albany.
Detroit News notes Col Lindbergh increasingly pursues aviation as he deepens politics and diplomacy. Ft Wayne Gazette reports Secretary Wilbur demanding many new planes for the navy, in the name of Col Bill Mitchell.
The article analyzes internal divisions within a political party, noting factions diverge on key agendas and fail to consolidate toward a unified path to the White House. It discusses implications for strategy and future elections without endorsing any faction.
An announcement from Eamon de Valera signals plans to start a newspaper, suggesting he also expects a bundle of new and undreamed of troubles to accompany the venture.
A California attorney leaves $40,000 to clients who suffered losses after following his legal guidance. The note suggests professionals like doctors and clergy also find it hard to atone for poor advice.
A Louisville Times item states the same drug store offers indigestion tablets and remedies, illustrating progress in convenient service.
A clipped quip about local attitudes to cotton industry with a jab at neighborly behavior and regional sentiment. The Asheville Times notes football season ending, hinting murder coverage would have crowded the papers. The Wall Street Journal references ongoing prohibition while illegal liquor trade persists.
The Ohio State Journal notes a humorous exaggeration about the smallest book in the world titled Who's Who in Italy. The piece plays on cataloging famous figures abroad while offering a light cultural aside.
A brief item from the Boston Herald notes a man dwelling in a brown study may end up in a white cot, implying a contemplative period possibly leading to medical care or rest. The remark taps into mood and fate with a wry edge typical of period gossip.
In Parsons Kansas a wife restrains her husband by grabbing his arm whenever she spots a shop window worth looking into. The tactic is described as the simplest means to curb his impulse as they walk past storefronts.
The dialogue shows Senator Walsh instructing a lawyer to cable Colonel Stewart about prompt attendance before the senate committee on public lands. The lawyer notes Walsh as a sharp, cagily-minded Montana senator with an era-appropriate name.
A Kansas City store responds to a theft of Harold Bell Wright's God and the Groceryman with a public note. The shop says the thief remains unknown and humorously recommends reading the book for reform, otherwise stealing a Bible on the next visit.
A humorous note from Plattsburg New York portrays a Flighty Girl claiming most of her trunk holds souvenirs from her husband and friends. The line reflects light social satire and local color.
The Oregon Journal reports that children, freed from a doomed home after their father killed their mother and himself, have just been admitted to Mooseheart, a free educational institution supported by the Moose.
A lighthearted classified ad offers a half or whole pig for sale as a Christmas purchase. The notice includes a contact phone number 750 F5 and playfully questions why not.
News of the Langley explosion drew attention from nearby residents as the large U S Navy aircraft carrier experienced a loud blast. The incident sparked discussions about the ship and its operations among the local community.
A reader comments on Vermont drownings and the abundance of valuable cows, expressing a wistful wish to have owned many of them while alive.
A vintage photographer Taylo Pitts offers baby portraits for families in Greenview Illinois. Bring the infant early to avoid holiday rust and ensure a fresh print for relatives.
Five others die with German ambassador Baron Ago von Maltzan as a group of technical experts examine wreckage and report fatalities. The incident involves the United States and German diplomatic circles.
Christmas toys sold at Mason City shop feature kid friendly Kiddy phones with a record priced at 95 cents each. The ad promises delight for every child while supplies last.
Grading has begun on a 3.5 mile branch line between Yahala and Okahumpka to extend rail service into the citrus region previously unreachable by rail. The project aims to connect Howey-in-the-Hills with the broader network and spur economic development in the area.
Observers recount a Columbus outing to a site tied to an old legend about Saint Patrick battling vice. Five pilgrims from local church group visited the landmark associated with faith and moral reform.
A blaze last Thursday consumed a large hay stack owned by George Fulkerson in Central City Kentucky. No injuries reported as fire crews battled the flames and secured the site.
A woman advertises a brand new stove with a large oven and polished top for sale in Lincoln County Oregon. The listing emphasizes the stove’s big oven and polished surface.
The Bel gian Florida Rabbit Association plans extensive breeding and marketing in Florida. Adrian Telegram reports leaked details about a man freezing to death in Florida. A forthcoming chapter promises a new Florida press agent amid national reactions.
A survey by Peter O. Knight reports Tampa banks hold 46 000 savings accounts with total deposits of 24 million dollars. Florida utility leaders will lecture at state colleges in February March and April. Rollins College president Holt is invited to head the International University Cruise project. A federal reserve study places Florida twenty seventh nationwide for loans investments and deposits as of October 10 1927.
Thomas A Edison received notice that an exhibit of cocoanuts grown on his Fort Myers estate won a blue ribbon at the South Florida fair now in Tampa. The Polk county Orange Festival in Winter Haven ended as the most successful citrus promotion event. A 12 foot diameter birthday cake with 81 electric candles will be displayed in Fort Myers next Saturday and 2000 local schoolchildren will receive a slice. Thousands attended the Winter Vandalia trapshooters meet in Eustis last week as spectators or participants.
Gulf Power advances a reconstrution program affecting all transmission lines in the Panama City area with crews installing the whiteway in Millville Panama City and St Andrews. A plan is announced for Jacksonville s first furniture factory to be the Jacksonville Furniture Company occupying Kelly Furniture quarters on Main street. H W Calhoun plans a Tupelo honey packing plant at Wewahitchka ready to bottle Tupelo honey under the Tupelo Honey Packing Company name.
John Mulligan, 84, of Newark New Jersey, was refused a driving license by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Bureau on grounds of age. He has operated a car for six years with no accidents. Thirty years ago he drove top trotters on the Grand Circuit.
A vast tunnel project under Paris aims to convert twenty five miles of underground railway into a subterranean boulevard. The plan would add garages handling most of the city’s two million cars.
In Titusville Pennsylvania an incident aboard a torpedo room prompts Wilbur to hold to hope that all men listed are alive. The report notes cautious expectations despite perilous conditions.
Chipley L Tobias and Sons buys the old leather plant building and prepares a poor cold storage plant to expand operations.
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