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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
2
Mount Dora Publishing notes rapid activity as winter crowds approach. The item mentions GE Tallmadge and a local publisher, with pricing and post office status details. The note highlights preparations for tourism and entertainment for visitors during the coming season.
The Tampa Tribune notes ongoing efforts to rebuild after storms, with citrus prices expected to rise despite damage. The piece references Wiley, residence corrections, and political shifts ahead of the fall, citing expectations from Phillip about a noted political figure.
Tor Andrews of the Amer Eagle begins a series on self writing tagged An Editor s and Detours. The column prompts readers with questions about who writes and who is the author.
Lake county residents gathered at Tavares to discuss lowering lake levels on Lakes Eustis Griffin and Dora to prevent property damage. They fault a dam builder for excessive impoundment and urge action by Marion County officials and relevant agencies to revoke permits or enlarge outlets. A legal path exists to correct injustices, and citizens expect a permanent settlement. Let's finish the job now.
Mount Dora residents express pride in their city and urge quick rehabilitation of Heim Park. The fence around the baseball diamond lies rotting, with no rehabilitation plans in sight, risking negative publicity for the town. City officials are urged to take necessary steps at once.
A proposal calls for a highly capable engineer to direct Everglades drainage work. Florida has stalled for 20 years on the project and could benefit from national expertise and funding to avoid missing the region’s vast development potential.
Life quotes Krishnamurti calling marriage favorable but not for himself and notes many lawgivers share this stance on Prohibition in a reflective essay.
Farmer Corn Tessell jokes that a good potato blossom cheers him up, while refraining from admitting a love of flowers. The remark appears in a Washington Star column or letter, reflecting rural humor.
The article notes the return to standard time at 2 a.m. on Sunday September 26 in New York City and nearby communities and describes the convenience for travelers and daily life as daylight saving ends. It also mentions Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce secretary John Gordon preparing a 50 000 copy booklet for northern distribution to residents.
Edson R. Waite cites Fred W. Sargeant of the Chicago and North Western Railway noting 1925 U.S. corn production at 2.9 billion bushels, about four times the wheat crop, with corn valued near a quarter of all farm products. Iowa leads with 475 million bushels. eight railroad states produced over half of U.S. corn.
The Florida Everglades drainage needs a nationally recognized engineer to lead the project. The Piece argues for appointing an outstanding professional, possibly from the national Society of Engineers, to replace current leadership and restore public confidence after years of delays and complaints.
The Poughkeepsie Courier editorial urges Americans to view disaster as a shared burden. It emphasizes national unity after storms and asks every region to help stricken areas, noting commerce, pride, and progress depend on mutual support and rebuilding.
The Times Union reports Russia's Soviet government reportedly bans tea, arguing it wastes time and breeds quarrels. Observers note tea has long been a Russian habit and speculate the move may aim to boost vodka sales and signal a tougher international stance while inviting broader commentary on cultural traditions.
The lesson recounts Moses sending twelve spies to Canaan and the split between the faithful two and the doubtful ten. It argues minorities can be right, warns against majority rule untempered by moral training, and calls for home and school faithfulness to preserve a nation through steadfast adherence to Christ. R.
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites followers to the 11 o clock Lord's Supper next Sunday with Pastor J H Elder leading. Sunday school at 10, youth service at 6:45, evening sermon at 7:30, and midweek prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7:30 led by Dr E J Price of Jacksonville for the second quarterly conference.
The Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce reports strong northern replies reassuring the lack of damage after the storm. Secretary John Gordon notes excellent publicity from the letters. Plans are under way to promote winter sports including baseball football and basketball. The Mount Dora Town Orchestra plans six public concerts this coming winter season with rehearsals twice weekly and further plans to be announced.
Visitors to Mount Dora express immediate admiration for the remarkable paving of streets in the residential sections. The town shows mileage of improvements that many larger cities might envy, highlighting its progress and growth.
The Congregational Church outlines Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 led by the pastor on The Discipline of Obedience. Christian Endeavor at 6:30, prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30, and Ladies Aid Friday at 3 prepare for the December 3 annual sale. All are welcome.
A 225-member band of full blood Sioux camped on the Sesqui grounds reenacts a historic Indian Congress with tribal ceremonies and peace pipes. Chiefs Crazy Horse Ghost Face Standing Bear and his daughter Princess Standing Bear appear, with 51 tribes represented from the Dakotas and surrounding states.
The Lake County Poultry Association will meet at the Court House in Tavargs on October 14 at 8 P M. The session will cover the winter show plans and monthly program ideas with a get together suggested. The association expects a large attendance for the first meeting since August.
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