Daytona Beach Forum Circuit Draws Northern Tourists
Florida’s Daytona Beach hosts America’s largest lyceum forum circuit from Christmas to Easter. Prominent speakers, a dedicated library, and a rich artist series accompany a growing Florida tourism boom as locals and winter visitors share hospitality, commerce, and cultural opportunities across a twelve‑forum route.
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Daytona Beach
Florida
America
Paderweski
Sousa
Kreisler
Galli-Curci
New York Civic Opera Company
Schumann-Heink
Louise Homer
Zimbelist
Martinelli
Chautauqua Assembly of Dixie Land
Robert Shailer Holmes
S. J. Peabody
Rupert J. Long
Chambers of Commerce
Kiwanis Club
Jacksonville
Atlantic
Clearwater
St. Petersburg
Gulf of Mexico
Notable misprints mix in curious quotes across dailies
A garbled montage from several papers parodies headlines and quotes. Observers mock reader reactions to odd phrasing about success, youth, and public figures while joking about a variety of topics from crime to politics.
Mount Dora Sees Bright Side as Receipts Rise
An upbeat report notes postal receipts match 1926 figures and freight receipts exceed those of the prior year. The piece highlights broader signs of advancement and thrift, with Mount Dora depicted as buoyant and self-congratulatory.
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Mount Dora
Florida's economic stability and tax stance extolled
Florida is praised for its conservative governance and strong finances. The article highlights no state income tax, five million dollars cash in the treasury, and limited revenue methods, contrasting with other states' bureaucratic growth. It notes Florida's avoidance of broad franchise or corporate taxes.
Florida banks show strong liquidity and record tax contributions
The Tampa Times notes Florida banks never had deposits below fifteen million dollars at any time and held strong liquidity compared with other states. It cites Florida as a lending hub in New York on call, and highlights nine and seven million figures in income and inheritance taxes paid by Florida, surpassing many southern states. The piece argues Florida’s growth is only beginning and attributes much to Col. Peter O Knight's statistics.
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Dixie
Seacoast
Peter O. Knight
Elks Magazine
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Providence
Elks
Tampan
Col. Knight
The
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Supreme Court
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South
Texas
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
District of Columbia
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Tennessee
South Carolina
Treasury Department
Ellis
Tampa
Coolidge May Take Steel Chair Amid Business Shift
Rumor from Wall Street notes that Calvin Coolidge could assume the United States Steel board chair after leaving the White House. He would join top business life, a path few presidents have followed, with Alfred E. Sloan at General Motors also drawing attention as a rival high office turning to industry. Mr Coolidge is described as a remarkable figure in this speculation.
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Coolidge
United States Steel Corporation
White House
J. Pierpont Morgan
General Motors
Alert
Alfred E. Sloan
United States
John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
Andrew Jackson
Senate
Roosevelt
Taft
Cleveland
Harrison
Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
Mr. Coolidge
Governor Al Smith and Prohibition Enforcement Debate
The Times Union mocks Gov. Al Smith over dry enforcement beyond New York while Tampa Tribune questions Florida’s role. The piece notes ongoing debate about consistency of law enforcement and teases Avery Powell about uncovering major scoops in coming months.
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Tampa Tribune
al Smith
New York
New York State
Times Union
Florida
Grove Owners Smile Despite Cold Weather Damaging Little Fruit
The grove owners are again smiling as the cold spell caused minimal damage to the fruit. Warm sunshine and steady temps helped the trees recover, ensuring a healthy crop outlook for the season.
Florida frost eases citrus damage in wake of cold spell
A Florida weather note says frost harmed mainly fruit tops and in small percentages, bringing citrus growers relief. The piece also recalls Ruth Snyder and Gray’s electric chair execution, noting sensational claims of postmortem revival and an autopsy, raising questions about beliefs and punishment.
Gilbert Leach Advises Against Lifting Strangers
The speaker recalls Gilbert Leach advising not to pick up strangers on the road or give them a lift in a car and questions whether this advice also applies to women.
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Gilbert Leach
Gilbert
The
Fair Sex
Monday Morning Smith Family Dominates Front Pages
The passage notes the Smith family filled front pages with coverage including Al and Thea Frank’s senate seat refusal and an 18 year old Smith girl missing in Massachusetts. It quips about cough drops and whiskey on the brothers’ boxes reflecting their public portrayal.
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Smith
Thea Frank
Senate
Massachusetts
Fishing season opens with promising bites this year
The fishing section notes the fish are starting to bite, heralding several weeks of sport. Anglers look forward to productive outings as the season gets underway.
Concert in the park showcases fine orchestra in Mount Dora
A Sunday concert by a respected orchestra in Mount Dora drew praise for its high quality performance and the ensemble's value to the community as a premier cultural asset.
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Mount Dora
Tourists Club entertainments grow more enjoyable weekly
The Tourists Club entertainment series improves with each event and draws winter visitors back year after year, as the town offers superior leisure for its seasonal guests.
Postmaster Convention Plans Shift to Florida
Last year's postmaster convention in Havana was voted to be held there but has been moved to a Florida city this year. Attendees praised the group and enjoyed the May visit in the local area.
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Havana
Florida
Miller Family Reunion Held at St. Pauls Graveyard
The Miller family reunion takes place today in the grave of St. Pauls church in Hamlin near the Berks Lebanon county line.
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Philadelphia
Inquirer
St. Paul’s Church
Hamlin
Berks
Lebanon County
Has It Come To This Springfield Ad Lists Goods For Sale
A Springfield Missouri Republican advertisement lists Walnut dining room and bedroom set, a refrigerator, sewing machine, and a victrola for sale with contact telephone 2 7583.
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Springfield
Manss
Florida forums prosper through profitable idealism
A Boston Transcript quote weighs on hopeful forums in Florida, suggesting idealism can succeed if profitable and timely, arguing for practical optimism in public discourse.
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Florida
Boston Transcript
Resolutions Passed by Florida State Chamber in Ocala 1928
Resolution offered by Peter O. Knight and passed by the Florida State Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting in Ocala on January 17, 1928. The action records formal recommendations and official approval by the state business organization.
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Peter O. Knight
Florida State Chamber of Commerce
Ocala
Florida
Florida's Growth Fueled by Conservatism and Investment
Florida credits its thirty year rise to citizen conservatism and pro-investment policy. It notes no income or franchise taxes and no public debt, with hundreds of millions invested in municipal securities from 1924 to 1926 fueling growth and local improvements as real estate activity normalizes.
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Florida
United States
Christmas Instalment Plan Promises Year-Round Purchases
In Morgantown and Des Moines brief notices, readers hear of a yearly Christmas instalment scheme allowing payments through the year. The Detroit dispatch notes youth freedom reduces prevarication compared to old alibis. Des Moines hints at envy among average Americans paying income taxes versus higher bills.
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Morgantown
New Dominion
Chicago figures in a tale of mischief and myths
The passage cites Mrs. O Leary s cow and Mayor Thompson s bull as famed Chicago misdeeds and recalls a melodramatic idea of farm relief where a black sheep returns home to lift the mortgage, illustrating local legends about crime and blame.
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Mineral Wells
Chicago
O’leary
Thompson
Toledo Blade
Conventions Watch Party Symbols Amid Camel Reminder
Boston Transcript notes Republicans praise their elephant and Democrats push their donkey but warn both animals may bow to the camel at convention time. The piece frames the upcoming gathering as a test of party symbolism and decorum.
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Boston Transcript
Sioux City Daily Tribune-Rus sia Declares Arms for Vodka and Whiskers
A fragment notes the Sioux City Daily Tribune Russia edition claims to discard all armament except vodka and whiskers, signaling a provocative stance amid chaotic postwar reporting.
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Sioux City Daily Tribune
Russia
Hypocrite Defined Cited in Mineral Wells Index
A satirical line appears in the Mineral Wells Texas Index defining a hypocrite as a person who pretends to believe what you tell him when he knows you are lying. The remark reflects local humor and wit in the periodical.
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Tex
Barnstorming Clinton farm dog dies in storm
A horse on Fred Lausterer’s farm between Wapella and Heyworth was killed by an electrical storm on Sunday. A barn near the farm also burned or was damaged in the same storm.
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Clinton
Ill
Fred Lausterer
Heyworth
Hard Proposition for Michigan Farmer Operator Wanted
Wanted experienced farmer with own equipment to work 200 acres on cement road near Plymouth. Contact Louis Savage at 417 Brook Bldg., Detroit for details.
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Michigan
Plymouth
Louis
Brook Bld
Detroit
Elmira Building Permit List Names Homeowners
A terse notice lists Elmira New York residents Burt Clark Jane Putnam Edward that of ten Pa and Bernice Szym of Diven Avenue. The item references building permits in Elmira and nearby areas, noting residents associated with permit applications.
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Beiay
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