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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1920
Page
3
A fragment notes 209 220 Policies and 531 Mason and 1 456 000 Policies, indicating sizable insurance policy counts or values tied to those names. The readable text resembles a catalog or financial listing.
The Cattle Sanitary Board directed strict records for cow hides with brand descriptions and brand locations. Indian Traders should mark the dry flesh side with black paint over the brand to aid inspectors and prevent holds. Compliance is urged by Inspector J. H. McCamant.
The Treasurer and Ex-Officio Collector of McKinley County New Mexico will sell at public auction on February 21, 1920 at 10:00 AM at the front door of the County Courthouse the real and personal property described in the 1918 delinquent tax judgment. Proceeds cover taxes penalties and costs. sale to satisfy amounts due. O Garcia Treasurer and Ex-Officio. Jan 31-Feb 21-21.
In McKinley County New Mexico a district court decree orders the sale of Remijio Mirabal's property to satisfy Baldwin Piano Company against Mirabal. On February 16 1920 at 1000 AM the Modello Player Piano No 92556 will be sold at the Gallup courthouse to the highest bidder for cash in gold coin.
A U S Department of Agriculture overview explains a simple inexpensive road drag for maintaining rutted roads and smoothing earth or earthy gravel surfaces. It outlines four main effects including crown formation, leveling surface irregularities, accelerating drying after rain, and sealing pores to reduce water intrusion. It cautions against using on very dry or very wet roads to avoid harm.
The Gallup Herald announces relocation to 310 Railroad Avenue in the Hart building and promises a strengthened printing setup. Edward Tamony will run the grocery store as the paper undergoes a brief downtime of a week to ten days before resuming with improved equipment and visiting solicitors.
Public health measures close all schools and ban gatherings after a threatened influenza and la grippe epidemic. Town Marshal Christman asks that children under 15 avoid streets while authorities enforce sanitary rules and retailers oil floors to limit dust.
Dr. Stofer family and W. R. Cregar’s family are in the hospital with la grippe. Warden Dugan travels to Santa Fe for his wife’s illness. Mrs. Bessie Sanderson unable to work. Dr. Moninger’s family moving to Denver. Speedy Thurston back from Albuquerque. Susiebell Smalling recovering but improving. Fifteen Recruiting Officers to arrive Feb 7 with a weapon display to boost recruiting service.
The piece argues for efficient construction and maintenance methods for future state and federal interstate roads. It envisions wider stronger routes built with durable materials to handle rising motor truck traffic and growth in truck use in recent years.
The piece argues that wartime benefits will yield better roads in the United States and abroad. It states many American roads rival Europe’s and calls for expanding mileage until the nation is thoroughly grid ironed with highways.
The item extols unity of towns and country to build and maintain roads ensuring better roads for all. It emphasizes collective effort as the path to improved infrastructure.
A brief advisory cautions farmers using tractors on highways in summer to remove deep lug tires or tracks to avoid damage and loss of control. The note stresses avoiding highway use with rugged treads during hot months.
A general guide says the best treatment for a sick hen is the ux. The notion appears as a concise reference in a period style note about poultry care. The item lacks detail but emphasizes a specific remedy term in this context.
All telephone bills not paid by the 10th of each month will cancel the service and telephones will be disconnected. Citizens Light Power and Telephone Co.
The Gallup New Mexico Board of Education announces the sale of negotiable coupon bonds totaling 150000 dollars for school sites and buildings. Bids due February 28 1920 at 10 a.m. at the Gallup school building sealed and sent to W R Cregar clerk. Bond terms include 6 percent interest, redeemable February 1930, due 1950.
The French government will issue certificates of honor to the nearest relative of every soldier who died in service in the great war. Palmer Kenner Post American Legion will hold public presentation services on April 6, anniversary of the U S entering the war. Near relatives should contact B. K. Errett at Gallup with name and details for presentation. The ceremony is billed as among the most impressive in Legion history.
The big Cory mercantile sale led by Fred Russell ends with results far surpassing forecasts. Opening day totals matched projections for the whole event and final estimates show sales up to 300 percent over expectations across the 17 day run.
Col J G Albright editor of the State Republican of Albuquerque toured Gallup during the week. He previously ran The Gallup Gleaner in 1886 and spent years with the Democratic party before leaving to oppose socialism within the party.
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