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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
2
Mount Dora Topic published in Mount Dora weekly by Mount Dora Publishing Co Inc Morgan H Hoyt serves as editor and display and classified advert manager. The paper is entered as second class matter at the Mount Dora Florida post office under the March 3 1879 act.
The Mount Dora post office reports 1927 postal receipts equal to the strong gains of 1926, a sign of town stability as many New Florida cities show declines. The postal figures reinforce Mount Dora’s solid economic footing and local confidence remains high.
Banks and trust companies in Florida report stronger liquidity as of December 15 with deposits at 201,841,669 up about 2 million from October. Cash on hand stands at 58,507,735.66, up nearly 4 million since October, while loans and discounts fell by about 2.5 million, signaling overall solid state of Florida finance.
The county relies on its lakes as a key asset during cold weather. Howey experienced minimal damage with flowers and plants unscathed. The author suggests the lakes’ location guards against element dangers, promising countywide benefits.
Charles M. Schwab told the American Society of Mechanical Engineers that the current stability in business stems from better relations between employees and employers. He said workers with a stake in the business are more efficient and less focused on demands, while owners trust their staff and collaborate in harmony.
The Pathfinder notes a shift in management philosophy from rigid owner control to shared ownership and employee engagement. It cites Schwab on giving workers stock to align interests and contrasts past unity between owner and labor with today’s focus on humane, participative management.
Orlando Sentinel contends Florida's governor race is muddied by multiple hopefuls from six regular Democrats one Republican and an Independent. It laments the primary system’s ease of entry and urges withdrawal of unlikely candidates to restore dignity and debate focusing on party principles and the electorate.
SOON BE TIME The time is rolling around when all those hats which are being dusted and brushed will be heaved into the political ring. While here and there names of different candidates are being mentioned, so far none have come forward with a positive announcement of their candidacy. Soon, however, it is probable that they will be smoked out and the fight be on. And may the best men win. Wonder who will commit the worst crime for 1928 ?-Times-Union. If they beat Hickman's they'll have to go some. Wonder how it is all these paragraphers keep so well posted on the price of heatch. Georgia paper calls one of our fine Florida towns "Howdy-in-the-Hills." -Times-Union. Don't see Howey could make such a blun der.
I visited Sunshine Corner recently and found it lives up to its name with bright sunshine, warm greetings, cheerful surroundings, and the courteous hospitality of Dr Milner and his daughter.
An announcement that the local orchestra will give concerts delights residents. The piece muses on spending on beauty by women and barbers, and imagines a year without beauty shops, while praising temperance and community efforts led by a venerable local figure. The column ends with a birthday reflection by the writer.
Buell reflects on Mount Dora oaks and palms as symbols of townsfolk, linking their enduring virtue to biblical notions of accountability. He praises neighbors rooted in moral conviction and calls for a vote of thanks to the revered early settler who inspired the sentiment.
A church sacred concert by the Methodist choir of 25 male voices with Mr Charles Black assist is announced with no admission. The page also advertises a specialty shop in Coldwater Mich offering clothing shoes furniture stoves overcoats and other useful articles.
An Me. Ranger recounts an unexpected meeting with his wife and Karl Bedke, donkey engine operator aboard the vessel, during a coastal voyage. The incident highlights the routine day turning into an unforeseen encounter at sea.
Dr. and Mrs. Harry Pope plan a visit to the area to enjoy an evening and drive with Mrs. J. M. in Illinois.
The clippings from Mineral Wells and other papers juxtapose light sarcasm about aging politicians, oddball social observations, and evolving urban life. Jests on bachelors, bigamy, paving, and street name changes mingle with quips about cars, Ford models, and distant political chatter.
In Detroit a humorous remark about Hawaii songs notes the only remaining task is creating new words. Dayton reports a new automatic electric typewriter threatens to replace three stenographers, while Rushville cites a fear of staying alone after dark as a reason why some youths stay out late.
A verse lampoons a struggling printer who bears heavy costs and unpaid accounts while the town’s dirt and gossip surface. It depicts editors jailed for lies, uncredited headlines, and a payback from a city that taxes publication fees, mocking local knavery.
An OCR readable item mentions names and places including Bangor and Moulton Guilford with a headline style reference to a claim and a used whip on bears. The fragment hints at a local society or incident described in brisk newspaper phrasing.
A Rochester Chronicle wedding notice describes a bride wearing a bridge taffeta gown with a tulle veil and orange blossoms in her hair. The brief item notes the ceremony details and the couple’s names.
The next reunion will be held on the second Saturday in August at the school grounds in Sunville.
A Beloit Kansas reader reports a lost item in the downtown district near Golden view 4122. The finder may claim a reward for returning a lady's glasses described as a pair with distinctive shells.
Buckhannon West Virginia Delta reports Egbert McWhorter will visit friends in New City. The notice notes travel plans and expected social engagements.
Arthur Davis, an 80 year old rancher from Weston County Wyoming, bought a new Ford at a local store. The item appears in a brief Stationary Figure column in the Dallas Oregon Chronicle, tagged with an advertisement seeking a concrete man for a Peacock Green houses project.
Last evening's entertainment at the Pythian theater drew a large audience for a program of vaudeville acts, with several acts described as vaudeville cats.
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