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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1926
Page
12
A Florida expansion analysis argues that so-called booms mislead, noting Florida's sustained growth in population and real estate driven by climate, soil, lakes, and rivers. It contends genuine progress comes from practical investment in housing, business blocks, and infrastructure rather than speculative lures.
The article quotes Roche praising Florida from Cosmopolitan December issue. He extols Florida’s climate soil sky beaches fruit and romance and argues the boom to visit and settle there is natural, timeless and inviting. He asserts Florida remains a green shimmering romantic destination waiting for man to discover it.
Florida outlines a 500000 exhibition palace for the Sesquicentennial International Exposition in Philadelphia. Jacksonville architect Roy A. Benjamin leads plans for a state display of development, resources, and real estate with a mammoth pipe organ and daily concerts. Governor John A. Martin backs the project as millions are expected to attend.
Dr and Mrs R R Wheeler of New Milford Conn spent a few days in town last week. Bryant Fugate campus manager with his crew are at work setting hedges and ornamentals. Mrs Letitia Whiddon of Chatta hoochee Fla visits her aunt Mrs D W McQuaig and relatives. D W McQuaig lets a contract for a bungalow in Lake Florence Estates. Mrs N T Richardson Jr and children visit at the McQuaig home.
Mr Richardson's parents reside in Montverde. A new basketball court is finished on Newett Athletic Field and a tennis court is under construction. Montverde teachers Ms Bird Mr Osborn and Misa Bailey passed the Teachers' Examination at Tavares last week. Families visit and reside cases noted at C W McQuaid home and W W Shephard residence. C F Kneeling to open Montverde Cafe in February 11 in new block, a welcome business addition.
Mr and Mrs W E Cleveland and son Milly of Greenville South Carolina with Mrs Cleveland's mother Mrs W C Burnett of Spartanburg are visiting. Montverde School Farm supervised by W R Mc Quaig grows abundant high quality vegetables and prepares for spring crops.
F T Rise who taught in Montverde School's commercial department resigned last week to accept a position as United States Attorney with the Interstate Commerce Commission, signaling a career shift from teaching to federal service.
A Tuesday Montverde double-header featured St Cloud girls losing 16 to 17 and boys winning 10 to 8. The St Cloud squads delivered a splendid showing on the court.
A well attended Montverde Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday outlined a fine program and a get-together banquet set for February 11 at the Montverde Cafe.
A U. S. Public Health Service party passed through Montverde on Friday. Dr Ny Digger spends a vacation walking to points in the state he wishes to visit. A committee comprised of representatives outlines the next steps.
A public meeting will be held soon to display slides showing proposed beautification of streets and home grounds. Prominent landscape architect Mr Tapscott will present a talk, highlighting plans to improve the town’s appearance and livability.
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