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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1926
Page
3
A roundup of residents visiting, returning home, and traveling. A. G. Ivey visited Plant City. W. J. Johnson returned to Mount Dora after northern travels. many others made trips to St. Louis, Danbury, Miami, New Hampshire, and Ohio. Several locals plan events such as a plate supper hosted by M. E. Ladies Aid on Oct 15.
The Jacksonville Pullman car service on the Atlantic Coast Line will resume on October 15. The car departs Jacksonville on train 85, connects at Sanford to train 21 to Mount Dora arriving 7:57 PM, then links to train 38 to Jacksonville arriving 7:15 AM.
A destitute man laments his plight and recalls that his route out of poverty came only from lectures by railroad presidents. The Kansas City Star presents the anecdote in a brief, antiquated dialogue style.
The Benson Springs power station of the Florida Public Service Company on Lake Monroe is now in operation, delivering 12 500 kW of energy along a 300 mile high tension line system from Seville to Lake Stearns and 505 miles of distribution lines serving over 60 cities and towns. The new station doubles capacity of existing plants in Orlando DeLand and other locations and will ensure improved service.
The Florida Public Service Company completed the Benson Springs station this summer investing about 5 million dollars. The plant’s capacity supports 45 000 six room houses or 125 000 100 watt lamps and equates to 20 000 horses in power. Ground broke and finished in 222 days marking a fast construction record. Housing for 85 workers will remain on site with plans for a second unit.
Stuart has nearly removed all storm damage from roofs and windows after two recent storms in as many months. The July storm was harsher than the September 18 event, but both caused little water damage due to the city’s protection from the ocean and elevation above nearby rivers.
Washington date Oct 7 report from the U S public health service urges caution as the cold season begins. Experts warn the common cold can be serious and an enabler of illnesses and emphasize outdoor activity and good ventilation to reduce spread.
A dairy field day in Portage County Wisconsin featured a scrub-sire trial with a 3 500 attendance. The scrub bull was found guilty after comparing purebred and scrub sires and was reprieved by sale to a neighboring county for a second trial at 17 50. The event, aided by the Bureau of Animal Industry, aims to educate on scrub breeding and legal context.
Propriety owners I. B. Merry and Roy Blanchard announce the opening of Cozy Corner Cafe at Fourth and Donnelly in Mount Dora. The high class eatery will be open day and night and will specialize in special and short orders.
London observer Ben Tillett remarks on American Federation of Labor meetings during a U S visit. He compares American union rites and size to Britain noting four million members amid forty four million population, cites language barriers and diversity among New York Jewish workers, and comments on American insularity and need for closer Anglo American ties.
The readable fragment contrasts utility to British and Anglo American financiers with equal emphasis on practical use. It remains a partial quote, offering limited context about the broader discussion of economic or financial priorities.
Johie secretary of the Stuart Chamber of Commerce completed a survey of city hotels and meat houses to publish tourist rates effective for the upcoming toll season. He noted landlords were cooperative and courteous. An illustrated leaflet will list all hotel apartment house rates and be distributed to travelers.
For sale an oak dining room set with back leather seats. Includes chairs and a carriage style piece. Contact A. French in the Golden Triangle area for details and viewing.
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