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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
2
An analysis argues against bureaucratic control and paternalistic public ownership, warning that such measures create an autocracy under public employees and erode liberty. It emphasizes democracy, warns of hidden power, and urges vigilance against paternalism.
A sign on a home warns that annual taxes reach 166.37 dollars or 13.86 monthly, illustrating how high rates hinder home ownership and business. Capper's Week argues steep taxes deter progress and push builders to seek fairer localities, urging prudent bonding and gradual public spending to sustain growth.
The American Meteorological Society acknowledges Florida as having the sunniest winter climate in the Eastern United States. The report notes high sunshine percentages across the peninsula, with December intensity above 50 percent, and highlights Florida as a potential health resort due to its latitude and sunlight.
The newly circulated Democratic slogan targets the White House race. Critics accuse Republicans of failing to place in the presidency for about six years.
Democratic National Committee chair Raskob calls for high turnout in the national election urging citizens to vote. He notes past low participation, warns that presidents have been chosen by a minority, and stresses women workers have much at stake in the contest between Smith and Hoover.
The article marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the first powered flight by Orville and Wilbur Wright at Kitty Hawk on December 17 1903. It notes nine witnesses, four flights that day and the evolution of aviation from a fragile experiment to a vital transportation system.
The editorial extols fall as a time of reunion in Mount Dora from Labor Day to Thanksgiving. It notes returning residents derive pleasure from coming home, describing Mount Dora as the golden center of the Golden Triangle and a cherished Florida locale.
Visitors to Mt Dora are assured of a warm welcome as the town makes a strong effort this year to attract guests from the north. The piece claims Mt Dora offers more advantages per square foot than neighboring towns in Florida.
Objections arise to a proposed build ing code published in the Topic. Some say the ordinance suits a city of 50 000 and is too strict for Mount Dora risking slow construction. Council members stress urgent need for strict plumbing and electrical rules noting several local homes are unsanitary and unsafe.
The proposal favored passing the ordinance with broad interpretation in all areas except business districts where fire hazard requires strict adherence. It was argued that simplifying the code now would save time and money and reduce inspector interpretation for contractors.
The town council weighs a proposed ordinance to guide growth in line with architecture and city planning. They are prepared to take action deemed best for Mount Dora as a whole.
A noted French philosopher once quipped that one must laugh before being happy to avoid dying without laughter. The writer blends cynicism and Pollyannaism while noting the value of a laugh, then jokes the observation has nothing to do with the building code as he previews a solemn column on ordinances. Inertia is defined as the tendency of a moving body to stay in motion and a resting body to remain at rest.
A Safeguarding America message urges care with cigarettes and matches to prevent fires, noting cigarettes caused the era’s largest fire losses at 30 million dollars in 1926. It questions readers how they would act if the property were theirs and others around them worked for wages. It ends with a call to treat others as you wish to be treated.
An argument warns that banning American arms manufacturers from selling to waring countries could reduce domestic production, threaten national defense, and fail to prevent war. It notes foreign suppliers would fill gaps and urges consideration of peaceful aims vs. lasting defense needs.
The Sentinel’s political survey covers 30 South Florida counties and 144,506 gubernatorial votes in the June primary. Editors expect about 133,000 votes in the November general, with 64.2 percent for the Democratic national ticket. 1924 presidential totals in these counties were Davis 35,891 Coolidge 19,450 LaFollette 4,947.
Seventeen votes in Democratic column and twelve in Republican, with doubts prevalent in many counties. Prohibition and religion emerge as top issues, while the November composite estimates list county totals for eight dozen locales and June gubernatorial results. Registration surges in Central and South Florida hint at heavy November turnout. five counties back Republican county tickets.
A. C. Quixley, chairman of Mount Dora's Electric Light Committee, states that Fairbanks Morse Co did not make any offer to install an Electric Light Plant in Mount Dora. He addresses rumors about council approval and urges residents to rely on official statements.
Florida This Week reports large quantities of sponge brought in this week and stored in the sponge exchange for the October sale. About thirty boats were in port yesterday and will return to the Gulf of Mexico banks for another cargo ahead of the fall sale, per the Tarpon Springs Leader.
The 1928 crop leaf market at Quincy closes with over 800,000 pounds sold, netting producers more than $80,000. The average price was $10.50. Buyers and auctioneers leave for the Carolinas and Virginia where markets open September 3.
The Florida State Chamber of Commerce says if one fourth of the states matched Florida’s current economic position the nation would enjoy unprecedented prosperity, described as a wave envied by the world.
Plans for a joint gathering of the Pa RAGraphers and the Associated Dailies of Florida. Hastings and St Augustine will host with the Pa RAGraphers meeting in Hastings on September 10 followed by a fish fry. They will travel to St Augustine to join Daily Publishers Association members that afternoon or evening.
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