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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1926
Page
5
Governor Martin and Attorney General Johnson state that twenty five miles per hour in residence districts of incorporated Florida cities and towns is the law and that convictions for lower speeds are void. Some cities have adopted twenty mph limits despite state guidance.
Florida's automobile license tag plant at Raiford prison will be the most complete of its kind in the nation, under John R. Wall who runs the prison industry. Florida will stop buying from Maryland and manufacture its own tags, saving about seven cents per tag and potentially supplying other states.
Franklin Russell a16 Bea con New York was arrested for operating a toy car he allegedly should have licensed. Supreme Court Justice A S Tompkins ruled the legislature did not require licenses for toy cars of children. The miniature car has a five foot wheel base and twenty inch width with a one horsepower gas motor and seats two children.
The May issue of the Investment Review by the Trust Company of Florida analyzes Florida's 1926 road plan, noting over 33 million dollars for state highway construction, national totals around 1.03 billion for 1926, and Florida’s financing by auto taxes and federal aid. It highlights growth in road building, bond issues, and the role of highways in commerce and regional development.
Mrs Frank Elliott wife of a motor speed ace acts as mascot and chief mechanician though A A A rules ban women on track or in pit. She sits in the stand signaling by code about car development while Mrs Stott disassembles and tests every part with precision.
Automakers now select car colors by fashion trend rather than mere function. Cars have become household necessities and makers dress vehicles as fashion designers dress women, prioritizing style to match practical use.
Atlanta police launch a "dollar a mile" speed policy targeting speeders with fines tied to distance traveled. The program aims to curb speeding and improve safety on city streets.
The article extols Cadillac as unmatched in sound manufacturing and performance. It asserts unprecedented sales volume, expanding demand, and strong consumer confidence, claiming the new 90 degree eight cylinder model proves superior value and reliability.
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