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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1926
Page
7
A hostess explains stocking a shelf with canned foods to entertain any unexpected guest. She cites evaporated milk tomatoes corn peas beans and varied ready meals as quick reliable options and shares simple recipes to make a full meal from canned goods.
Lake County votes 625 to 87 in stock law elections. Most precincts ban roaming cattle, Howey area unanimity. Law takes effect January 1, 1925, allowing dairymen to acquire blooded herds as tick-infested cattle menace eases. County plans expand dairy and farming with 10,000 acres near Howey citrus development by W J Howey Co.
George Ade, famed author and playwright, reveals in Hearst International Cosmopolitan how he earned his first hundred thousand. He describes starting as a $4-a-week reporter, selling patent medicines, syndicating features, and finally writing plays and operas. He notes pay levels around 1900 and reflects on first nights and the risks of producing plays.
Construction accelerates in Howey with W. E. Boyce nearing completion of the Boyce block hosting the post office and three stores. Homes rise on Palmetto and Magna lia streets as S. K. Mare plans a $15,000 double apartment building. Hotel Florida expansion boosts rooms from 30 to 60 while kindergarten operations begin January 4 under Mrs. Myra Coates Brandon.
Delivery of the first four of six Pullman type new coaches built by International Harvester for W. J. Howey Company. Two more cars soon to arrive, raising Howey fleet to twelve. Lavender exterior with gold monogram, blue leather and white wicker interior. Staggered seats ensure unobstructed view. Westinghouse air brakes and low profile plus wide tires for comfort. Howey organization, St. Petersburg, affiliated with Chamber of Commerce. Daytona Beach plans for 550 new homes. Fort Myers Presbyterian church enlargement. Sarasota Times building project underway.
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