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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1920
Page
4
The McKinley County weekly newsletter lists a subscription rate of $2.00 per year. The issue header notes mis-spelled or garbled imprint with editor George Byus, publisher, and foreign advertising representation shown in a damaged print from Gallup Herald.
A plea urges Americans to fund relief for starving European children and wounded veterans. It stresses generous giving now, to spare lives and honor those who fought in the war, while urging Europe to respond with compassion.
City Attorney Jack Kenney uncovered an old Santa Fe ordinance against gambling that prompted police to warn gambling halls of immediate arrest if they attempt a revival. Officials say most venues have remained closed since prior enforcement, with only a few sporadic reopening attempts suppressed under penalties up to 100 dollars fine and a year in jail for violators.
Gallup residents form a special committee to verify reports of widespread gambling. They observe many clearly lit gambling joints and note that money, not chips, changes hands. A related account mentions a missing youth connected to gambling, sparking debate over closing venues and the legality of gambling as a business.
A call for closer ties between Gallup Chamber of Commerce and the Community House urges joint leadership, a salaried secretary, and open meetings to boost local business welfare. The piece argues directors and management overlap will serve the public good and keep Gallup on a bright track for 1921.
An optimistic motto encourages brightness in adversity. It frames a cheerful outlook as a practical guide to uplift spirits and project confidence during trying times.
A traveling visitor urges the Gallup Kiwanis Club to focus on wholesome recreation and healthful activities for the region. He notes Rotary’s success with such efforts in larger towns and calls for a measured mission to engage community interests and provide constructive programs.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a San Xisomo Texas editor and editor notes with unclear references to a Boilmen company and canisters. The legible items include names and prices like $49 and scattered phrases about ideas and care, but no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
Aviation promises rapid Chicago to New York trips in under two hours and crews envision air cars linking distant towns. The piece notes speeds from 151 mph Cleveland to New York and argues safety and heavier than air concepts will advance, enabling widespread personal plane use and instant news gathering in the future.
A concise warning that small problems grow quickly when not addressed, using a proverb like rabbits to illustrate rapid increase and the need for timely action.
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