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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
6
Bankers and government clerks lift hands in prayer while others push for legislation and harsher measures. The dialogue recalls Hyde's plan to seek a $25 million fund from Congress to combat the fly, with supporters hoping the sum will mobilize the nation and ease fiscal burdens through taxes.
Philadelphia teams are favored in the national and American leagues and will contest the title. Mount Dora fans largely back their longtime friend Connie Mack and his Athletics in the expected series outcome, with opinions differing on who will win.
City Council held its regular session discussing street lighting needs at intersections. The Lights Committee favors twelve added lights and an overhead stop light signal at Donnelly Street and the Tavares Road, switching to go automatically every thirty seconds. The old markers at that intersection will be replaced. The meeting adjourned to October.
The article notes display of gains from vacant stores and Saturday figures. It mentions affiliated organization plans and substantial contributions from Lakeside Inn and Florida Public Service, indicating community support and ongoing fundraising efforts in Mount Dora.
Charles Edgerton notes strong public spirit and cooperation as organizers expect a large successful campaign driven by citizen support and active involvement in the movement.
Carlton notes improved situation in Florida citing citizen faith and strong manpower. He credits last legislature banking amendments and urges public cooperation as state moves toward prosperity after hardship from recent changes.
Florida fruits ripen and market activity rises as September marks the start of fall and winter business. Fort Myers near the top in shipments, with tourism and planting ahead. September is National Food Preservation Month, urging safe 50 degree temperatures in ice and mechanical refrigerators nationwide.
C B Knight Cecil Cowart and Miss Snella Cowart spent a week visiting friends and relatives at Ft. Meade and Tampa and a month with her husband in Orlando where he works for the State Plant Board. Alberta Carmichael of Tampa visited Thelma and plans Gainesville trip. Mrs. C E Knight visited Tampa and returned with brother M M Knight of Miami. Mr. and Mrs. R P Markham of Jacksonville were guests of Mrs. Harry Thomas of Mt. Plymouth. Mrs. E K Martin has returned home after a visit. For sale strawberry plants 35 cents per hundred. Lost black and white German Shepherd dog reward at Trigg Temple. Advertisement for Liquid Borosee burn relief notes Mt Dora Pharmacy.
The note describes a move from Pikesville Tennessee where the party spent the summer with relatives. Mr and Mrs Rodriguez and daughter Mercedes of Tampa were weekend guests of Mrs.
Phi Beta Delta at the University of Chicago celebrated a record themed display covering its front with 150 Brunswick records. The setup drew praise for originality at Stagg's interscholastic meet, featuring maroon and white colors, discs marking old marks, and a welcoming sign for visiting athletes.
A nostalgic porch luncheon piece offers two gelatin dessert recipes. Lemon pineapple strawberry gelatin with whipped cream and a strawberry garnish. Grape sponge uses grape juice, gelatin, sugar and lemon juice with a whipped topping.
In Florida trials the Beacon grape emerges as the most profitable for commercial plantings. Originating from Montverde stock, it offers hardiness, strong growth, large crops, and disease resistance, and it supports grafting to Niagara to improve growth and yields. Vineyards listed in Montverde with offices at Mount Dora.
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