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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
4
The piece declares belief in a government of the people by the people for the people and a union of sovereign states. It asserts duties to love support obey defend and respect the United States and its Constitution and flag.
The piece urges readers that charity and many services should start in Gallup from donations to church building, plumbing, painting, electrical work, and printing. It emphasizes reciprocity and practical return favors, discouraging sending requests elsewhere. It highlights Gallup as the hub for community needs and contractor access.
The Gallup Herald notes Sam Brown buys a new horse to replace his old faithful, yet will keep and care for the beloved animal through its remaining days. The piece praises carrying a heart under the shirt and condemns mistreatment of faithful companions.
The writer lauds Sam Brown for choosing to keep and care for his faithful old horse. He condemns animal cruelty, noting that mistreating animals reveals human degeneracy and praising Brown's humane stance that elevates his stock and integrity in the community.
The Carbon City News July 24 urges residents to shop locally to sustain Gallup New Mexico’s businesses. It notes bright dry goods stores hardware furniture and banks but warns some contracts go to out of town firms. The piece calls for all local support and tax contributions to keep public institutions thriving.
Newly elected leaders plan to finance and hire a professional chamber secretary to boost the Gallup Chamber of Commerce. They urge forming a nonprofit corporation to run county fair projects on business terms, with a dedicated manager and board to handle operations.
The Gallup Herald promotes a limited time subscription deal to keep readers informed during the presidential campaign. A printed coupon is included in this issue offering a special rate that expires at a set time.
The Herald promotes a commission subscription at 1.50 dollars accepted by September 1 1920 to cover the presidential campaign. Readers who take the offer will receive The Herald through the campaign and until January 1 1921, with main party issues and acceptance speeches to be published. The note urges immediate action to stay informed.
Notice from McKinley County Abstract & Investment Co explains that buyers may demand an abstract and sellers must provide it, with no cost to the requester when the other party requires the abstract.
Captain Chas amb of the Lam Motor Company urges Gallup to register tourists passing through. He says every garage should keep a book so distinguished visitors are documented and locals learn of the region. He and Layib advocate distributing descriptive literature about Gallup and surrounding resources to spread publicity.
On Thursday the Traveling Case Board of the Vocational Training board phered 18 ex service men. Two were awarded immediate training while the remaining sixteen will begin training as their health permits. A new class in dancing started by Miss Burks for young girls and boys. Children’s classes at ten o’clock Tuesday and Friday mornings. Ten business girls met to discuss a club this fall. Story Hour drew twenty children Saturday afternoon led by Miss Estin Burks. Boy Scouts enjoyed an automobile trip with Dr M N Ellison. Beginners Spanish class for children starts next Monday at 10 with Mrs Castillo meeting three times weekly until school starts. Adult classes continue Tuesday and Friday evenings. A large dance was held at the Community House Wednesday evening. Franklin left Gallup Monday for Baltimore. Essie Welty of St Mary’s Hospital returned home to Hammond. Tee Welle left Thursday for Los Angeles. Paul Ostrander returned home to Wellington Kansas. Frank Leaten now a government patient at St Marys Hospital.
The article quotes William J Bryan asserting that the protracted deadlock at the Democratic National Convention stemmed from influences tied to the White House and liquor interests, a view attributed to Scranton Publican. The piece notes the tongue tied nature of Br Wilson as a potential leading San Francisco ticket candidate.
A brief chronology outlines key events in the life of George Washington including appointment as commander in chief in 1775, surrender at Yorktown in 1781, resignation of commission in 1783, first presidential inauguration in 1789, second term start in 1793, farewell in 1796, and death in 1799.
The narrative praises George Washington as the unlikely choice and heroic leader who faced losses yet inspired unity. It recalls Bunker Hill, Valley Forge, Yorktown, and his surrender of power to the people, ending with his return to Mount Vernon as the first president.
A week of bootlegging cases before U S Commissioner Ford includes Anna Bertillicof Gibson jailed on $1000 bond after a still was found at her home. Joe Chresto faces a $6500 bond. James Hervella fled when stopped near town but later eluded capture as officers traced his green Overland and weapons. Sestein shows a $2500 bond while a partner is released. Weber’s case moved to federal prosecution after state dismissal. Prohibition officers report strong cooperation from local sheriffs and the city marshal amid raids and ongoing enforcement efforts.
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