This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1926
Page
2
The Mount Dora publication lists Publisher Sand and Editor H. M. Tallmadge Morgan with H. Hoyt as editor. It notes a subscription rate of $2.00 per year and confirms second class matter status entered April 7, 1916 at the Mount Dora post office under the 1879 act.
The Mount Dora postmaster convention brings Florida leaders to town showcasing strong chamber work by John Gordon and Postmaster David Simpson. The piece urges perfect hospitality and large cooperation to turn Mount Dora into a premier convention city and ensure a record breaking stay for visitors.
The Mount Dora Real Estate Board votes against naming a Czar for Florida real estate, aligning with statewide sentiment that the Real Estate Commission is functioning well. The local body calls for no change, praising its careful study and wise conclusion.
The piece notes Miss Jeannette Dickson and Miss Margaret White of Mount Dora were voted the most popular and prettiest girls at Rollins College. It praises Rollins achievements and reflects on pride for the awardees and their families. It weaves in light local comments and snapshots from Florida life and journalism.
A provocative quip about warpaint and a Sioux veneer triggers backlash. The speaker’s analogy is criticized for racial stereotypes, renewing calls for sensitivity in period writing and public discourse.
The article argues that public access to trial coverage benefits society and aids law enforcement. It cites Florida Tampa arrest coverage of "Bad Bill" Henderson and criticizes judges who censor courtroom reportage. It notes Baltimore's judge threatening jail for editors over photographs and defends press freedom as essential to public welfare.
An article argues youth crime has not worsened since 1910 with slight improvements overall. It cites FBI and city studies showing crime rates for ages 10 to 17 near 6.8 to 7 per 100000, while ages 35 to 44 show higher rates. It notes cities like Boston New York Chicago New Orleans Providence Philadelphia and Seattle saw varied results but a wholesome overall trend. The piece defends youth and mocks gossip.
A farewell column from Donnelly Street notes several townsfolk leaving, mentions Dean Buell and Dr. Milner, and hints a bootlegger was present. The writer questions why details were withheld and laments perceived unfair treatment as others depart.
The writer tours Truskett and Dickson vineyards at Montverde and beholds twenty acres of grape vines loaded with large, flavorful clusters. The first shipment arrived Monday with twelve crates. in two weeks shipments rise to about 800 crates daily, illustrating strong potential for Florida grape growing. Dr. Dickson assists access to the vineyards and promotional notes speak to grape cultivation opportunities.
Fashion reports promise wallpapers with very brilliant colorings for the year. The trend provides another reason to stay away from home.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.