Florida Taxation Debate Summarizes Road to Prosperity
Westerly Rhode Island businessman Henry C. Rowe argues in Manufactures Record that Florida’s boom followed by heavy land taxes chokes growth. He urges using gasoline tax revenues to ease real estate taxation, curb waste, and attract northern investment to restore Florida’s population and prosperity.
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Henry C. Rowe
Westerly
R. I
Daytona Beach
Manufacturers Record
Florida
Westerly Sun
Mr. Rowe
United States
Bermuda
Wilson Cypress to deed Dora Canal land for park use
The Wilson Cypress company via attorney J W Hunter of Tavares offers to deed a 200 foot wide strip along both sides of the Dora Canal from Summerall Park to Lake Eustis for county park purposes. A west side walkway would allow foot viewing of the canal’s natural scenery, a standout southern landmark.
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Wilson Cypress Company
J. W. Hunter
Tavares
Dora Canal
Summerall Park
Lake Eustis
Lake County
Patriots urge liberty from party slavery vote to defeat Smith
A call to patriotic voters urges casting off political allegiance to defeat Governor Smith and his wet views. The plea argues New York’s alien influence threatens the country, urging turnout and faith in conscience over party. It cites self-made men, Henry Ford, and prohibition as reasons to vote for liberty and national welfare.
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New York
South
America
Patrick Henry
Smith
Henry Ford
Manufacturers Record
Navy board to test over four thousand sub safety devices
The Times-Picayune notes a Navy board will test more than four thousand submarine safety devices soon, while suggesting abandoning subs is unlikely. The piece contrasts the donkey and elephant as signs of stubborn resilience, implying thick skins in both parties.
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Muda
Florida
Bermuda
United States
Clearing House
Winter Haven
Florida Citrus Growers Clearing House Association
Davis
The
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Government by the People and the Jacksonville bridge note
The piece extols Lincoln's Gettysburg ideal of government by the people and warns against paternalism, asserting individual freedoms as the basis for America's progress. It recalls early American independence, industrial growth, and the duty to preserve democratic governance, then cites a Leesburg Commercial item about Montana, Utah and cars on the Jacksonville bridge.
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America
Lincoln
United States
Europe
Montana
Utah
Jacksonville Bridge
Leesburg
Jax
Florida
Mount Dora Citizens League rises in light plant debate
The Mount Dora Citizens League formed last week to discuss serving local interests and backed a high pressure campaign. A mass meeting last Friday showed strong support, and members celebrated after Monday night’s event as the issue remains unsettled.
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Citizens League
Mount Dora
Mount Dora Sets Voting Record In Special Election
Mount Dora boasts high voter participation with every qualified white voter present casting a ballot in Monday's special election while many residents were away. The town proudly calls on others to aim for the same efficiency.
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Mount Dora
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