Wilson and the torch of Liberty in a world united
A tribute praising Woodrow Wilson as a beacon among great leaders. The piece honors his faith in democracy and humanity, linking his efforts to a long lineage from Moses to Roosevelt. It asks readers to prove they can meet the higher time by advancing liberty, equality, and human rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Pericles
Augustus
Alfred
Waye
Lincoln
Grant
Roosevelt
Wilson the Great
Cecil Rhodes
Wilson
Friends League
the Nations of the Earth
God
Earth
Unity in snapshot photography illustrated by a father and son
The article explains that unity in pictures comes from focusing attention on a single spot or subject. It uses a father and his boy by an old split rail fence to show how matching gaze and perspective create coherence, with practical tips on backgrounds close-ups and concentrating on one point for stronger images.
Poem Excerpt and Biographical Sketch in Mount Dora Notes
The passage presents a World’s Fair era poem about national honor and a tribute to a revered figure, followed by biographical notes on Carolyn Gorham Dickerman, her literary standing, teaching career, and connections to Mount Dora. It also mentions relatives, education, and multiple publications.
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Carolyn Gorham Dickerman
Mount Dora
Easter Armstrong
Elford Dickerman
Mount Carmel
Connecticut
Ey Sa
Dickerman Place
Ae E
Morgan P. Dickerman
Wallingford
Grand View
America
Carolyn Gorham
Yale
College of Hawaii
Honolulu
H. I
Orlando
Florida
St. Augustine’s School
Raleigh
N. C
New Haven Saturday Chronicle
The
Connecticut Farmer
Hamden Times
Paradise of the Pacific
Connecticut Quarterly
We, the People
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Daughters of the American Revolution
American Indian League
Hamden Historical Society
New Haven Chautauqua Union
Mount Carmel Book Club
Dickerman
Straight College
Dillard University
New Orleans
Graham - Pitman
Woodrow Wilson
Birthday salute to Jess W. Hunter longtime Lake County attorney
Jess W. Hunter of Tavares, state attorney for the 5th Judicial Circuit, turns 63 on March 31. Born in 1879 in Naylor Georgia, he rose from grade school to law without college training, served as attorney for the Board of County Commissioners, and helped finance Lake County bonds saving taxpayers millions. He aided education for needy youths and mentored a future congressman from the 5th district.
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Jess W. Hunter
Tavares
5Th Judicial Circuit
Naylor
Georgia
Jess Hunter
Board of County Commissioners
Lake County
M D Reybold Birthday Distinguished Floridan Leader
Malcolm Durbee Reybold of H in the Hills born 1878 in Delaware City Delaware celebrates a birthday on April 2. He started by selling newspapers, moved to Florida in 1924 and Lake County in 1928, later becoming president of the Floridan Country Club with golf his favored pastime.
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Malcolm Durbee Reybold
H -in-the-Hills
Delaware City
Delaware
Reybold
Florida
Lake County
Floridan Country Club
Candidates Seek Honest Leadership In Wartime Voter Drift
In a wartime climate voters grow wary of bureaus and red tape while unions and campaigns proliferate. Many candidates tout familiar slogans as they court support, but the public demands capable leadership and decisive action amid tax and supply anxieties. Some strong figures emerge by accident or draft, yet most hopefuls face harsh campaigns and possible obscurity.
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Union
Lex Green
Congress
Es Gate
Madame Perkins
John L. Lewis
Bataan
Caribbean
America
Abe
Martin
Ballot Reflections on Candidate Quality and Duty
Fragmentary editorial urges voters to consider which candidates are truly qualified for public office. It contrasts motivation to seek office with readiness to serve and emphasizes the duty to cast an informed vote for those deserving the job.
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Saeed
Take Care of Rubber for Longer Lasting Goods
Practical advice to protect rubber items from heat light and oil. Wash regularly avoid direct sun heat and high temps. Use mild soap on fabric items and cool dry storage. Do not dry clean rubber and use careful cleaning fluids only briefly with caution.
Carnegie Endowment picks new books at Mind Alcove shelves
The latest Mind Alcove selection includes North of Singapore by Careuth Wells My Narrow Isle by Sumie Seo a The Soviet Experiment by Harry Best and The Heart of Europe by Denis de Rougemont and Charlotte Muret. A Mount Dora Public Library note lists a closed season on black bass from March 15 to May 19 with certain counties allowed fishing and several springs closed year round.
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International Mind Alcove
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
Singapore
Careuth Wells
Japan
China
Korea
Manchuria
Malaya
My Narrow Isle
Sumie Seoa
Sutone
Harry Best
Russia
Europe
Denis de Rougemont
Charlotte Muret
Switzerland
Mount Dora
DeCoto
Glades
Hendry
Gilchrist
Lafayette
Okeechobee
Rainbow Springs
Wakulla Springs
Silver Springs
DuPree Gardens Blossoms Attract Tampa Visitors
DuPree Gardens north of Tampa covers 25 acres of florality and is in full bloom drawing daily crowds of tourists and visitors.
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DuPree Gardens
Tampa
Death of Mr. Geo A Boblett Remembers Mount Dora Visitor
Mr. Geo A Boblett of Ithaca New York a winter visitor to Mount Dora has died Friends recall his kindly manner and warm courtesy from his two year stay in the city Relations and acquaintances extend sympathy to his family and circle of friends
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Geo. A. Boblett
Ithaca
N. Y
Mount Dora
Boblett
Captain of Finance H K Stokes Celebrates 60th Birthday
Harry K. Stokes of Clermont, cashier of Citizens Bank of Clermont, marked his 60th birthday on Tuesday March 31. He was born in 1882 at Lee Center.
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Harry K. Stokes
Clermont
Citizens Bank of
Lee Center
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Carolyn Gorham Dickermon
Thexnaplot Guild
Hall of Fame
New York
Harry Stokes
Heme
J. W. Hunter
M. D. Reybold
Ome Emen
Crane Furniture Co
Ted
Central
MT Dora
Zellwoos
Plymouth
Civilian Defense Corps
CORPS
H. K. Stokes
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