Mount Dora Adopts City Legislative Committee Plan
The March issue of The American City notes municipal legislative committees as a tool used by New York state to monitor and influence state bills. It cites a state bureau that summarizes bills and advises city officials, and suggests Florida cities could form similar committees to influence state legislation and push beneficial measures.
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Mount Dora
New York State
New York
Florida
Lake County
The Railroads of the South Improve to Faster, More Reliable Service
The railroads of the south now operate fast, on time trains with modern equipment and improved freight service. They have spurred agricultural and industrial growth, attracting northern industries and expanding markets. In 1928 they delivered unmatched efficiency and speed, moving business quickly with right cars at the right time.
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South
Southern Railroads
City Equity In The Gas Tax Reform Call
The article argues that most states now tax gasoline and that city equity in distributing state collected revenue is rising. It cites twelve states already granting direct aid to cities for street and highway upkeep and urges Florida officials to adopt fair apportionment to relieve municipal highway maintenance costs and bond obligations. It calls for Governor Carlton to lead a cooperative plan with cities and counties for a fair distribution.
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Illinois
New York
Alabama
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Michigan
Ohio
Oklahoma
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Florida
United States
Carlton
Southern Railroads Face Slower Growth Over Earnings Drop
Between January and November 1928 the southern roads earned 4.18 percent on their book investment, below 1927’s 4.33 percent, due to quiet demand and major freight-rate cuts. Officials warn that reduced railroad revenue harms southern development and future growth.
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South
Hoover Acts Against Oil Lease At Inauguration
Within ten days of his inauguration President Hoover opposed leasing or disposal of oil lands held by the government. He would veto any categories not required by Congress and placed the issue before the Senate and House, signaling a shift toward conserving national oil resources and giving Congress a voice in public lands.
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United States
Hoover
Congress
Senate
House
Washington feud over Vice President Curtis hostess status
Washington riles over the social rank of Vice President Curtis sister named as official hostess. The term wireless vice president is described as a new notion in government circles, with traditional rules apparently disregarded.
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Washington
Curtis
Building Rumors Stir Village in Quiet Summer Ahead
The rear Topic office construction sparks speculation of a furnace or high pressure still in the village business district. The piece recounts a magazine tale of an Irishman asking to hear the village band before death and jokes about cultural stories, noting no local Irish deaths recently.
A Roller Coaster Ride Called World’s Greatest Thrill
A columnist revisits the Lokhart roller coaster road and notes a ride over its artificial waves can cause seasickness yet still sells as the world’s greatest thrill. Those prone to seasickness may choose a different term, but the thrill remains.
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Lokhart
Endurance Drive Sparks Debate on Evolution in Orlando
A local 100 hour endurance drive prompts criticism of the participant and raises questions about human fitness and the theory of evolution. Observers argue the stunt underscores contentious views about natural selection and progress.
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Orlando
George Malone Leads Private Real Estate Boom in Mount Dora
The piece praises George Malone for a private real estate surge that benefits the public. It credits his efforts with promoting Mount Dora and suggests the Chamber of Commerce and other agencies may struggle to raise the town's profile without his unique methods.
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George Malone
George
Chamber of Commerce
Mount Dora
Modernism sours radio take on Helen of Troy reunion
The critics rail against modernist influence after a radio replay of Menelaus and Helen. The speaker, once heroic in myth, is mocked by the announcer’s voice and a modern, noisy interpretation. Helen’s portrayal is dismissed as unfit for beauty and compared unfavorably to a hog-calling contest.
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Menelaus
Helen of Troy
Paris
Helen
Troy
Smith Brothers
Mount Dora Gopher Race Delayed Amid Slow Promoter Staging
Mount Dora stalls on its famed gopher race as promoters struggle to launch the event. Critics fear the publicity stunt may fade if races unfold in installments, dampening local excitement.
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Mount Dora
Florida Export Trade Increases in Second Quarter 1928
Florida's exports to foreign markets rose to 8 317 630 during Q2 1928 from 7 879 550 in Q2 1927 an increase of 438 080 Jacksonville district office of the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce reports Southern pine boards planks and scantlings led value at 1 875 829 followed by resin 1 798 601 phosphate rock 1 422 588 metals and manufactures 544 218 grapefruit 487 982 turpentine 447 157 and vegetables 298 050 among other commodities and products listed ايضا
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Jacksonville
Nation Unites In War On Leprosy
May 1, designated Philippine Day by Leonard Wood Memorial trustees, seeks US town and city observances. Since 1927 Major General Leonard A Wood urged a 2 million dollar fund to eradicate leprosy in the Philippines, aiming to finish by 1929. Culion Island hosts facilities for up to 6000 patients, with progress from chaulmoogra oil treatment and intensified work over two decades.
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Manila
Leonard Wood
United States
Leonard A. Wood
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Culion
Philippine
H. Windsor Wade
Leprosy Colony at Culion Shows Community Strength
The text describes a leprosy settlement at Culion with huts and concrete houses for lepers, gardens, shops, orchestras, theaters, schools, a hospital, and holidays. Children of lepers are often born clean, but hundreds remain to be housed. A $100,000 fund will expand housing. US citizens are urged to form local committees to raise money to combat leprosy.
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Culion
United States
Weathermaking at Home Now Possible
Willis H Carrier of Newark unveils a home weathermaker using gas fuel to heat, humidify, filter, and circulate air. The compact system maintains chosen temperature and humidity, removes dust and bacteria, and runs automatically for comfortable indoor climate.
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Willis H .Carrier
Newark
New Jersey
Mr. Carrier
New York
General Summerall Receives Full U S Army General Rank
President Coolidge signs legislation granting Major General Charles P Summerall the rank of general in the U S Army making him the sixth officer to wear four silver stars. Born 1867 near Lake City Fla he had a long career from West Point 1892 through World War I and later served as chief of staff.
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Charles Pp. Summerall
George Washington
Ulysses S. Grant
William T. Sherman
Phil H. Sheridan
John J. Pershing
Tasker H. Bliss
Peyton C. March
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Lake City
Fla
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Artillery
Reilly’s
China
Peking
Congress
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Fifth Army Corps
Meuse
United States
Coolidge
Davis
Prince Danilo
Panama
Philippines
Florida wildflowers bloom in rains and sun
Recent rains and warm weather bring many Florida wild flowers to blossom. Viewers are urged to enjoy them without picking, as plucking is against the law and could lead to penalties.
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Florida
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