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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1921
Page
6
A local ad argues buyers gain quality and reliability by purchasing at a home store. It warns mail orders may deliver unknown quality, requiring costly returns, and urges residents to trade locally for long and short run savings, asserting town merchants offer both quality and fair prices.
The Gallup Chamber of Commerce may reorganize its board from five to nine members at the July 11 annual meeting. Editors urge budget viability and warn the Community House partnership could end the Chamber if funds cannot be raised.
In McKinley County, business leaders urge hosting the fair, arguing people across New Mexico and Arizona look forward to it. they warn a fair requires money and suggest delaying if funds cannot be secured.
The article argues Homer Powers should helm the 1921 fair with complete management and secured funds to cover debts. It criticizes scattered leadership and unnecessary expenses, urges a finance committee, and warns that without Powers in charge and money in hand, the fair should be canceled.
A Cal-debate on using bonded liquor for medical needs during floods and epidemics triggers criticism of Prohibition. Advocates argue martial law may justify liquor use in crises while opponents urge government control and scientific purity to prevent outlaw status.
The state adopts two strict laws aiming to curb vice with enforcement pledged by Sheriff McCamant and Town Marshal Turner. Gallup Herald notes support. officials urge citizens to uphold the laws, stressing collective responsibility under the motto You are my brother's Keeper.
The report highlights a rousing Clayton meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. It notes farmers and ranchers from across the county attended, showing what people will do when they want action. It praises Pueblo flood relief fundraising and contrasts Gallup’s slower pace in funding the chamber.
The issue presents Mr. Pritchard's frank resignation letter as Gallup Chamber of Commerce secretary. It defends his publicity savvy while noting he lacks diplomacy and leadership. His efforts increased regional attention to Gallup and the Gallup to Coast route, drawing both praise and complaints about tourism promotion.
Col B I Staples of Thoreau builds a camping ground for travelers with wood, fires, and dry sites. He urges a regional committee meeting at Gallup to discuss uniform gas and oil pricing and other tourist aids along the Albuquerque to Holbrook route. Gallup claims a small free camping area west of Lamb Motor Co but notes ongoing funding needs for public camping spaces.
The Woman's Club of Gallup plans a Fourth of July program distributing about 2000 songs titled America to new citizens a silk U S flag and a picnic to celebrate their citizenship Also entertainers will honor youths who have just reached majority The Gallup Herald commends the effort hoping it inspires more foreigners to pursue citizenship.
Gregory Page attended a bankers and stockmen meeting in Albuquerque on June 11. Judge Ramsey of Dallas gave the principal talk on financing cattle interests. Page said the meeting produced good results as bankers from a large region gathered to discuss support for stockmen and cattle interests. Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board was detained by floods.
Mary Aevapats and Anna De Pauli organized a surprise birthday party for Jake Kirkwood on June 10 at Emelia Ciccardi’s home. Refreshments, dancing and music provided festive entertainment with guests including Mary Lorenzino Joan Kirkwood Anna De Pauli Louie Meyers Mary Zanardi Toni Boggio Mary Menapace John Biava Mildred Serafina Frank Martinelli Celia Dlozak Ed Kenan Eliza Serafina Bill Kirkwood Pete Casna Loulesine Talla De Pauli Emelia Ciccardi and Frank Menapace in attendance.
June 16, 1921 letter to all members denies plans to disband the Chamber of Commerce. It states the group will cut nonessential spending, seeks prompt dues, and notes the secretary’s release and a cheaper replacement after July 15 as a cost-saving measure.
Tuesday morning a man about 40 was struck by an arriving Santa Fe Passenger near the west track. He died instantly. the engineer and fireman saw him, the train stopped, and he was taken to Gallup Undertaking Company for identification. He wore work clothes and had outdoor work marks. no clues to identity.
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