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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
2
Advertising rates list 2.00 for annual, 1.00 for six months, 0.60 for single copy with 25c minimum. Publication entered as second class matter April 7, 1916 at Mount Dora Florida post office under March 8 1879 act.
An essay argues against the view that age over forty five signals decay and obsolescence in teaching. It defends experienced educators, warning that excluding older teachers would deprive schools of wisdom. It urges youth to seek guidance from age rather than deny it.
Ten years ago the world rejoiced at the end of four years of war on November 11, 1918. Armistice Day became a legal holiday marking Americanism and democracy first proclaimed in 1776.
The passage highlights postwar America's rise in power and prosperity and urges honoring veterans, both living and fallen. It calls Armistice Day a fitting observance and invokes Kipling’s line to remind citizens to remember the sacrifices that secured peace.
The American Red Cross urges a five million member roll call for 1929 from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day. This year highlights include aid to 50 000 hurricane victims in Florida and 500 000 homeless in Puerto Rico, with 88 disasters assisted worldwide.
The National Industrial Council estimates that annual U.S. public outlays exceed 12 billion dollars, with most spending controlled by state and local governments. The piece calls for efficiency, better budgeting, reform of borrowing, and reorganizing departments to cut costs and taxes.
The piece praises Al Smith for sportsmanship after losing, noting his congratulatory telegram to Herbert Hoover. It underscores Smith's character and claims no Democrat should be ashamed of his campaign or candidate despite the political outcome.
A reflective column imagines Mount Dora blossoming into a metropolitan quarter with a canopy over the Hotel entrance and taxi streams. The writer humorously foresees visitors, an attendant, and routes to local inns, while naming Carl Graves and the Villa Dora as competing hubs.
The Observer cites political smoke making fair observations impossible and chooses to refrain from printing. The note signals uncertainty about the Periscope’s readings and a decision to delay further commentary.
Miss Martha Berry, founder of the Berry Schools near Rome Georgia, has won the Annual Achievement Award of $5 000 for 1927. The work supports mountain children with academic study and practical life training on 10 000 acres and more than 50 buildings.
A Park Commissioner explains his resignation while detailing efforts to beautify Donnelly Park. He recalls bidirectional funding challenges, donations, and community events like card parties at Villa Dora after a Bank of Mount Dora loan fell short. He argues recreation and beauty can co exist with community support.
The note urges homeowners to focus on winter preparations and home repairs as we enter the season. It mentions building materials price increases, remaining stock at old prices, and a push for painting the house with a quality paint. A reminder of Thanksgiving is included with kitchen carving knives.
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