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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
3
A detective narrates reasons about the Franklin murder case. He argues the revolver likely belongs to the killer and discusses how the weapon and a key ring found in the victim’s pocket point to the murderer and a possible motive. Royce and Fletcher are mentioned as context in the investigation.
Peter Cardigan pieces together a deadly plot as he links keys to turns in Franklin's safe and a love affair with the woman in blue. Milo Dunbar confronts the attorney, and the murderer plans to flee with poison as the net tightens. The evidence points to Dunbar, while the killer evades capture at the last moment.
The article contrasts Arctic and Antarctic flora noting that Antarctica has only three or four flowering species with vast moss and lichen mats reaching several feet high that endure winter freezes. In the Arctic circle at least 500 flowering species are known, with the potential for many more beyond this.
The administration announces immediate expenditure of 110 million dollars to build 626 federal post offices and government buildings in towns across all states and four territories. Farley and Morgenthau say 302 buildings draw 65 million from deficiency funds, 324 from existing sources, with plans to award contracts quickly to relieve unemployment nationwide.
Mrs. Margaret Campbell Goodman claims to be the only woman deep sea diver and believes women can compete with the best undersea explorers. She notes few would join the service due to the atmosphere, though two actresses have expressed interest for publicity. Her notable descent reached 150 feet to salvage the S. S. Pewazi wreck in Lake Huron.
A Philadelphia store notes rising demand for canned rattlesnake steaks with repeat orders and growing customer base. The piece recalls rattlesnake as a historic food in some Western regions and among early Chinese cuisine.
Old Dobbin, once fading on the farm, has revived under low mood and is regaining favor in major cities. W N Eider, operator of a large U S horse market, notes that 1934 sales for four months rose 150 percent over 1953, driven largely by dairy firms in eastern cities still using horses for milk wagons.
Brown and white two tone sandals paired with a brown and white handkerchief linen frock. The outfit features a square neck belt cuffed short puff sleeves and white braid trim. Sandals use interwoven kidskin straps and are described as toe less and heel less to echo current fashion.
A telegram from Clif Wilson to Jack Morrison of the exposition publicity division requests a snake banquet with eight monster snakes as a livelihood measure if the 1988 World’s Fair venue rejects him. He hints at seeking placement at the fair and warns the offer may not stand if he succeeds elsewhere.
Chile asserts formal possession of Easter Island after archival discovery that the island had never been incorporated. A French scientific mission sails to the isle aboard the Aires to study its 500 stone idols and Polynesian heritage, as the island’s dwindling population guards its isolated culture.
Milwaukee doctor Edward Drozen demonstrates an innovation to dull drill noise by transmitting programs through headphones clamped to the forehead. The vibration travels via the skull bones to block out unpleasant drilling sounds, making dental work more tolerable for patients.
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