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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1926
Page
2
Publisher notes the editor's return to the Mount Dora Topic column after a period away. Hoyt, a longtime booster, is missed by readers as his writings were widely quoted in state papers. The column vows to continue highlighting Mount Dora's essential future and local benefit.
Mount Dora reports a rise in business activity across sectors by twenty five to fifty percent. Local fans bolster the town with strong support, while community progress remains substantial and ongoing.
The fifth annual Farmers and Fruit Growers Week will be held at the University of Florida from August 9 to 14, 1926. About 1,000 visitors are expected from across the state to gain practical instruction in farming and home life. Programs include women's and men's sessions, with talks by agricultural leaders and demonstrations across crops, citrus, livestock, poultry, foods, and home economics. Dormitory lodging and University Commons meals will be available.
The paper highlights the new license ordinance enacted by Mount Dora Town Council aimed at regulating local businesses. It emphasizes protection of hometown merchants and residents, noting licenses safeguard against outsiders and generate modest revenue for the city treasury.
Spuds Johnson urges a farm and home fly campaign by cleaning filth and manure, screening windows and doors, and using swatters sticky papers and poisons. He notes flies breed in barns and rubbish, and urges weekly manure cleanup and screened porches to protect health and comfort.
Pensacola adds a $1,000,000 expansion to San Carlos Hotel while Hollywood begins a $100,000 grammar school. Uceta selects site for Atlantic Coast Line’s $2,500,000 locomotive repair shops. Frostproof reports a $60,000 high school under construction. Sarasota starts a $250,000 coffee grinding mill project. Sanford approves a $2,000,000 bond issue.
Sarasota headlines note county votes to widen roads to 18 feet. Other items announce a new 17 story hotel in Sarasota, a Bradenton ice cream shop profits, Tampa double tracked Hyde Park lines, and multiple public works projects including court house near completion, new hospital plans, gas plant opening, pumping station and sewage project in West Palm Beach. DeLand road bids opened for State Road 8 segment, Polk City grade school under construction, Clearwater jail bid invitations.
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