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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1920
Page
4
A prose excerpt by William Tyler Page extols the United States as a government of the people with consent of the governed. It describes democracy within a republic, a union of states, and the duty to love defend obey and uphold the nation’s laws and Constitution.
The San Francisco Democratic Convention ends in a 50 50 split between Wilson and Bryan supporters and McAdoo backers. McAdoo now favors financing presidential elections from the national treasury, reversing prior spending and signaling a shift after a costly campaign to promote his name.
Voters will canvass next Tuesday night to decide the chamber's new board of directors. The outcome will shape the Gallup Chamber of Commerce's leadership and direction.
The Herald argues for a full year of professional secretarial service to boost Gallup's chamber. It praises J. W. Chapman and T. J. Smalling for leadership and calls for re election. A new board of five directors and twelve months are seen as key to advancing local business.
The record notes the commission refused rate increases for six years, arguing for caps on utility charges. It questions how many papers and magazines would exist today if such increases had been granted across various utilities and publications.
The article urges prioritizing hydroelectric power development to conserve scarce oil supplies. It argues a new water power law, with the National Water Power Commission drafting regulations, will reduce international friction by lowering fuel reliance and stimulating private investment in West power projects.
The Town of Gallup trustees plan to amend electrical work rules to require conduit for all wiring. The electrical inspector would condemn dangerous wiring and give time to replace it, aiming to lower fire insurance rates. The Herald supports the change as a fire protection measure and equal treatment for property risk.
The article notes rising public utility and rail rates to sustain service. It contrasts political fights against rate hikes with sharp subscription increases by New York publications from 1914 to 1920. Major magazines and newspapers raised prices by large margins, illustrating tensions between advocacy efforts and cost pressures on readers.
Western states show bumper crop prospects and improved labor but transportation challenges loom. Car shortages and rail delays threaten grain movement. temporary bulk storage is advised. Government plans offer movable grain bins, easy to build, with free construction plans from the U S Bureau of Markets and lumber yards.
An editorial discusses labor demands across groups including the AFL, the IWW, Socialists, and Communists, outlining calls for wage rises, shorter hours, state employment, and worker ownership, while noting the payroll cashier must pause to reflect.
Numerous self-appointed doctors have proposed cures for the sugar shortage and price drops. They treat the present situation as artificial and temporary, but the piece argues the causes are long in the making and will require lasting solutions.
The text argues price reductions alone do not solve shortages. It criticizes consumption restrictions as artificial and notes they curb production and extend scarce supply. It advocates freeing production, increasing output, and managing the sugar beet industry in the western region.
The copper price remains pegged at 19 cents a pound for the end of July and 19 14 cents for the third quarter despite weak buying and export demand. Phelps Dodge officials express confidence in the market citing strong copper statistics and lower quotations as likely. Buyers pause hoping for a downward move, but analysts doubt it. Outside markets offer little, and secondhand holdings fail to satisfy consumers. Western prosperity tied to metal mines affects thousands across the region.
A San Francisco theater shows early Soviet leaders and army in a film prompting mixed reactions from the audience. Handclaps outpaced hisses as a warning that radical ideas may exist within America and merit education away from revolutionary messaging.
Ohio Governor Cox sent a telegram urging Louisiana lawmakers to ratify the federal woman suffrage amendment. The Louisiana House discussed the message but defeated a bill to grant suffrage, adjourned sine die, and rejected outside directives, prompting critique of party discipline and federal pressure.
The piece argues for shifting from war time to peace time taxation. It urges Congress to adopt a uniform taxation system, removing excess profits and special taxes. It warns burdensome taxes hurt industrial expansion and rely on local and national cooperation for prosperity.
In a San Francisco convention Tammany favors no platform on alcohol while Bryan supports a dry plank. The opposition pushes a candidate to help Washington modify a law hurting Tammany. Brewers in Cincinnati find their man and New York adopts him as whiskey districts rally behind him.
Sam Dimon plans a two day Ramah celebration trip in July with one of his large trucks. He may bring several persons who wish to join the excursion. The notice invites interested individuals to join Dimon for the outing and events at Ramah.
Notice promotes enlistment in the Tenth Cavalry with vacancies and urges colored men to apply at the Army Recruiting Station in Gallup New Mexico. It states colored regiments have been full previously and urges quick action with a contact for information.
Willis Studio hosts an exhibition starting Saturday July 17 featuring Indian paintings and sketches and landscapes by Taos artist Lee F Hersh. The works are noted for their artistic merit and accurate depiction of Indian character with bold execution and technical mastery. Hersh trained in top American art schools and studied in Paris, earning recognition in prominent art circles.
The Business Professional Women of Gallup will hold a meeting at the Community Hall Monday night at 8. Dr. W. R. Boag, founder of the Business Professional League, will address the gathering. The club hopes every business and professional woman in the city attends.
The Baptist denomination begins evangelistic services under a large tent opposite the post office. Evening meetings start at 8 o clock and morning services at 10 o clock daily after next Sunday. Rev. W B Phipps, State Missionary for New Mexico, is in charge. Rev. Joe Tally of Brownwood Texas will preach and Joe Cangneri of Fort Worth will lead singing arriving Saturday afternoon.
In the basement of the Methodist Church Rev and Mrs Barton hosted a pound party with church members and friends donating staples and money for a good cause. A short musical program featured Misa Burkes on violin, and the Burleson siblings entertained with recitations.
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