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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1920
Page
4
A patriotic creed declares belief in government by the people and for the people. It asserts union among states and emphasizes freedom equality justice and humanity. The speaker pledges loyalty to the Constitution laws and flag and vows to defend the nation from enemies.
County reports from McKinley highlight new bridges and culverts, extensive road work, and careful spending under a pay as you go plan. The Federal Aid three mill levy aligns with state and federal matching funds, reducing cost to taxpayers and steadily building a connected highway system. McKinley’s low indebtedness and early efficiency are cited as strong endorsements of the program.
A compact editorial reflecting on two citizen classes in communities the productive producers bring home sustenance while non producers rely on others. The piece contrasts labor and leisure and urges appreciation of work.
A reflective piece argues that production, not consumption, sustains society. It likens idle citizens to unproductive bees and urges study of the honey bee as a model. It suggests future generations can learn from the bees’ work ethic and social order.
During the past months readers hear home merchants criticized for high prices. Merchants face higher wholesale costs freight and cartage wages and overhead. They must charge a reasonable profit to survive and cannot afford profiteering.
The Gallup Herald critiques Hubbellism in Albuquerque and warns that Democrats may benefit from partisan chatter ahead of the New Mexico state election. The piece notes that some Albuquerque figures influence Gallup and politics, with a cautious stance on printing a full opinion until a governor candidate is nominated.
The Gallup Herald, a Republican paper, prints full key note speeches of Harding and Cox from the Republican and Democratic conventions. The Cox speech is noted as long, nearly spilling into the next campaign, with a critical take on his ego and a warning about a Cox presidency resembling Wilson.
Top Democrats including McAdoo Cox and Roosevelt plan speeches in New Mexico to boost Cox and weaken Senator Albert B. Fall. The piece notes Fall's leadership in the Republicans and describes Democratic aims to challenge Wilson-era policies and exploit Republican splits in Albuquerque.
A series of maxims on wealth and honesty contrasts folly with prudence. Notes that honor and honest toil deserve reward, while some blame the credit system. Cautions against quick judgments and warns that success requires action, not mere desire. The speaker comments on judgment, money, and social duties.
A partial extract notes men worrying over women's dress length and suggests refocusing on faces for better judgment. The remark implies social critique of attention to appearance versus character.
A collection of satirical opinions on money and morality. Remarks on wives finances, punishment for fraud in high finance, and the value of a wife. Jokes about aging women and fashion. References to Dr Green and the Booker T Washington Sanatorium in Albuquerque. Governor Cox and Wilson policy views are noted with social commentary.
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