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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1926
Page
2
A Mount Dora weekly page notes local items from publishing details to civic talk. It mentions Donnelly Street widening, reactions to revolutions in China, and the Golden Triangle’s growing new residents. The column also references a lawsuit involving Lumberman Chipps’ son suing Dr Norris for damages.
G Ivey longtime managing editor of Mt Dora publications resigns to become Advertising Manager for Plant City Enterprise. He has worked in Tampa and Plant City for seven years including roles at Tampa Tribune and Plant City Courier. Under his stewardship the Courier shifted to daily format and issued a 76 page "get away" edition praised as ahead for small US towns.
The mayor announced at the Sesqui centennial event in Philadelphia, with newspapers and advertising seeking answers. The project is described as badly conceived and poorly managed, a political and immature effort that required newspaper ads to rescue it, now enduring public scrutiny.
A reflective column marks eight years since the armistice ending World War I. It laments rising autocracy, recalls wartime ideals, and urges citizens to renew dedication to democracy, liberty, and humane progress while resisting nationalist excesses and political turmoil.
An editorial argues that a small share of careless drivers endanger others on highways and that driving must be safer. It notes an oil company's fleet of hundreds of trucks with no accidents for years and stresses rigorous driver selection and safety training.
The piece argues that public regulations should mirror successful traffic rules to reduce hazards as automobile numbers rise. It claims congestion and accident risk justify decisive legislative steps to address the issue.
A Times Union excerpt argues that U S policy on recognizing the Soviet regime hinges on confiscation of American property repudiation of debts and subversion of U S institutions. It notes Coolidge proposed concessions and Russia’s continuing links to the Third International, challenging calls for quicker recognition.
The American Society for Municipal Improvements and allied groups will gather in Washington November 8 to 12 to discuss paving improved secondary roads. J. E. Pennybacker notes highway spending trends favor trunk lines, leaving secondary roads to bear congestion and push motorists toward delays on main highways.
Surface to a depth of two or three inches enables pav ing of secondary roads at moderate taxpayer cost. State highways without feeder roads cause unbalanced expenditures.
The Orland Sentinel argues for a statewide campaign to stamp out the cattle tick across Florida. It notes ticks infest 13 counties and 25 percent of the state’s land, harming beef and dairy production and limiting cattle sales outside Florida. Agricultural bodies and universities must unite to eradicate the pest.
The piece follows busy city life as crowds move through transit hubs and workplaces. It highlights Miss Maggie McGuah and Miss McGurn, longtime clerks commuting between home and depot for decades, with McGurn receiving a Marshall Field medal for continuous service since 1876 and an alarm clock that never failed.
Miss McGurn, after 50 years on the same path, refuses a pension on her golden anniversary. She wants to work for daily bread, saying she would rather work. The Sarasota Times notes she remains an enduring entity in the city scene, helping to answer where they go.
A Tallahassee based Home Demonstration Specialist releases Hints to Housewives weekly guidance for domestic tasks. The sheet covers practical advice on food storage cleanup and simple sewing aimed at households and home economy.
A versatile serving tray saves trips between dining room and kitchen with a box shaped top 16 inches by 26 inches on four legs 31 inches high. It includes a white china compartment with hooks for cups a silver drawer and a large undershelf all on noiseless swivel castors for full room rotation.
The Methodist Episcopal Church announces Sunday events including Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sermon and worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. Evening sermon at 7:30. Midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30. Public is invited to attend worship led by Pastor James H. Elder.
Arranged players form a large circle with about five yards between runners. At a signal they start a slow dog-trot then a run. Each player tries to tag the person in front. Tagged players drop out. When two remain the pursuer wins and may lead the next game.
Marcus Cohen claimed to be Deputy Sheriff J. P. Cole and flashed a badge in Hialeah. In Miami he confronted the real J. B. Cole and was arrested on charges of impersonating an officer after using the name E. B. Gore and presenting a special officer badge.
A Montverde mass meeting at C E Chapel discussed a proposed water and sewer bond issue with a McCrary Engineering representative detailing location and construction. The Montverde Chamber of Commerce held a productive session with a membership drive and officer nominations as new arrivals settled in town.
The Florida East Coast Railway gave the city a 1 007 by 100 foot land strip for Jackson Memorial hospital units. The company also conveyed a 20 by 760 foot right of way easement south of the hospital site.
In Putnam County rapid land sales continue with the F. C. Stone place near East Palatka selling forty cultivated and fenced acres for 200 dollars per acre. The farm ranks among the district’s best potato producing properties in the Palatka Hastings area.
A brief remarque argues Fire Prevention Week ought to span 52 weeks yearly, suggesting all months dedicate themes to safety, outreach, and awareness. The proposal treats ongoing education as essential for reducing fires and protecting communities.
A humorous exchange features a husband describing a perfect home scene with gifts and comfort, while a second husband asks about a financial detail. The snippet captures lighthearted domestic banter and a puzzle-like punchline from the era.
A Florida Times-Union cartoon caption recalls The Lord helps him who helps himself as Willie reaches for jelly, with a salty caution. Punch notes a schoolboy aiming to donate book proceeds to education, a model adults might imitate in fiction.
A Collier's humor piece features Methuselah reflecting on long life. The joke centers on birth centuries ago as the reason for his advanced age and resilience. The dialogue emphasizes longevity with a sly twist on aging.
In a Los Angeles report Hogan argued the Government failed to prove any link between a contract and a loan. The case involves old friends who shared simple nights under the stars and a disputed promissory note.
A motor police officer stops a driver after warning him he was traveling at fifty. The autoist asks the officer to write and sign the citation so he can show it to friends, reflecting a humorous exchange reported by the Allston Recorder.
Mrs. McPherson’s lips trembled as she dabbed an ash-streaked cheek, removing spectacles while a stray team clattered past during the chariot race at the fair.
A bridge gathering turns fatal when a husband is struck by a truck during an unexpected accident. Police investigate as witnesses recall the shocking moment at the scene.
Friends of Mr and Mrs living in Miami Florida report that the couple were injured in the recent hurricane. The Denver paper notes their relief at the update.
A quirky anecdote from Stevens Stone Mill recounts a man being shaved when a mouse darted across the floor prompting a startled reaction. The brief item highlights an amusing incident tied to a local mill setting with no injuries reported.
A script line from Boston Tea hints at Jenkins and his ex-wife planning a remarriage next week and prompts humor about expected wedding presents. The exchange questions whether guests will attend and whether gifts will be given.
A fragment mentions Roberta Star Semple as well as Mirsah Pherson's daughter celebrating a sixteenth birthday anniversary. The item notes an appeal involving Mrs Kennedy related to buying a large gasless paper.
Fragmentary couplet style line about Solomon and a wife named Sol. The text appears as a literary dialogue with columbia misspelling and archaic punctuation, not a clear news event or report.
A brief humorous exchange shows a mother scolding Tom for misbehavior and Tom offering to reform for a nickel, highlighting a quick family vignette with light tone.
The article notes grass and forest fires devastate the cut-over region, harming residents who struggle with taxes and fire insurance costs while seeking relief and assistance from authorities.
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