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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1926
Page
2
The piece argues Florida's climate supports tourism and farming, but contends its real strength lies in its people. It notes migration patterns southward and westward, highlighting ambitious migrants seeking opportunity under the American flag as the key to Florida's developing cities.
President Coolidge decries public indifference while James M. Cox calls politics rotten. The piece notes age of distraction and hints at local city council chatter about a visitor named Peaches Browning, quoting Pershing on age.
In Kansas City two churches drew attention last week. Sinclair Lewis conducted a dramatic experiment by challenging God to strike him dead within ten minutes, a stunt compared to George Bernard Shaw who once did similar. Lewis offered a bold, provocative message contrasting with Shaw’s briefer jab at divine power.
In one church old couples sang cherished hymns bringing tears and quiet praise while in another setting an 88 year old choir member delivered a subdued aria. The writer notes diverse worshippers and condemns the man named Lewis as a negative type amid varied reverence.
A Brooklyn schoolgirl, Benjamin Calibeaux, laughed at a policeman trying to catch a bicycle thief, and was arrested for disorderly conduct. The piece criticizes police conduct and defends the idea of a “right sort” of officer while condemning pompous, abusive behavior by some cops.
A nostalgic feature notes prominent figures aged 81 to 92 and their vigorous activity. Elihu Root at 81 commands attention in the Senate while Edward Payson Weston at 87 prepares a 100 mile trek. Other elders include Judge Gary nearing eighty, Oliver Wendell Holmes at 85, Chauncey Depew at 92, and Dr Harvey Wiley at 82. The piece argues aging can mean vitality and purpose rather than decline.
In Chicago a husband slapped his wife after she accused him of a bonehead bridge play that trumped her ace. She files for divorce alleging repeated cruelties including twisting her wrists. The piece notes sympathy for the offended wife and questions the partner’s conduct at the bridge table.
The newspaper lauds Donnelly Street for its noticeable improvement as it is cleaned every morning and presents a spick and span appearance worthy of praise.
A wry aphorism notes that wealth can quickly transform a partner into an associate, highlighting social attitudes toward money changing relationships and property ownership.
Article reflects Mount Dora growth with many homes under construction and occupancy planned. Notes advertising impact from local boat seen at Silver Springs and discusses how impressions shape perception, authority, and social status, warning that impressions can mislead.
A Washington barber fainted during a shift as he complained that the era of bobbed hair tests his nerves. He was attended by patrons and drew attention from nearby shoppers before recovering.
The article notes Representative Up shaw vows to seek re election despite previously pledging not to run. It mocks his platform as virtue and mentions a Tampa Tribune headline about prosperity. A roadside anecdote at Apopka describes a car ride with his wife and a critical view of consumer goods and fuel.
A provocative claim argues that national upheaval is unlikely due to a lack of unified anger among Americans. It asserts broad dissent is insufficient to sustain a large-scale revolt and hints at social or political fragmentation.
A Kiwanis luncheon item questions city actions during street and utility projects. It asks about paving order for detours, dirt filling, garage access, private property sewers, unsafe excavations, traffic detours, street cleanliness, grading, truck deliveries, parking enforcement, reckless driving, tree preservation, supervision funding, Donnelly Park, water shutoffs, electric service, house numbering, annual audits, and responsive answers.
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