Birthdays and Texas politics mix in Gallup item
The issue notes June 27 to July 3 birthdays with personality traits and career hints. It also reports Governor Miriam A. Ferguson of Texas threatening to resign if she fails to win a 25,000 vote majority in the July 24 Democratic primary, with opponent Dan Moody challenging and party rivals blamed by Ferguson and critics for trying to unseat her. If no majority winner emerges a third candidate could alter resignations.
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Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Dan Moody
Moody
Ferguson
Dan
Editorial Pot Shots Centralizing Government in Washington
The piece argues for federal price setting on all produce and labor values, warns that centralizing power harms democracy, critiques Prohibition era politics, and attacks Democrats and Republicans over a road bond election tactics. It cites county officials, voters, and party figures shaping the upcoming bond vote and political maneuvering.
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Washinton
Congress of the United States
Congress
Washington
Early McKinley County debts and tax history
The text recalls McKinley County’s origins with a $60,000 inherited debt and no infrastructure. Officials formed government, collected small taxes, built roads and a jail and courthouse without debt, and kept taxes low under Republicans. Democrats later raised tax rates as collections grew to about $800,000.
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McKinley County
Primary reform debate on money power and conventions
The piece argues that Pennsylvania's primary law concentrates influence in multi millionaires and party bosses. It questions the role of the common people and suggests the convention system may still enable selection of candidates by money interests.
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Pennsylvania
Chinese Armies Accumulate Funds for Ammunition
The article questions how numerous Chinese forces finance their ammunition purchases, noting the puzzling source of funds behind sustained military activity.
For Sale Private Party Buick Master Six 1924
Classified note offers a 1924 Buick Master Six for sale by private party Summers Apartment No 2. Also mentions a lost Knight Templar charm and chain with a Gallup Herald office reward. Misc text describes stove heat and cookware arrangement ideas.
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Buick
Knight Templar
Gallup Herald Office
Democrats Spend Big to Win Local Elections in Gallup
The piece questions Democratic spending in the last town election and outlines plans to spend millions to win the county race. It asks who funds these large election slush funds and whether McKinley County taxpayers will audit tax receipts year by year since Democrats gained control of Gallup government.
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Callan
Bonsti
McKinley County
Gallup
Sudden Ending Of Trial Sparks Reaction And Telegram Praise
The piece laments a court verdict described as instructed and abrupt. It notes reporters, wires, and celebratory telegrams from the Scripps-Howard chain to relatives of a man who died before the blast, detailing the tense aftermath and the jurors’ signed statement requested to align with the verdict.
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Scripps-Howard Chain
Divorces Grow Daily in Los Angeles Courts
A reader suggests placing many divorce machines outside the Los Angeles courthouse to assist workers who cannot take time off. The idea aims to speed processing for those with work conflicts.
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Los Angeles
Court House
Bridge Party Honors Mrs. E. F. Marez at Mrs. Seymour Home
A Friday afternoon bridge party at Mrs. T. H. Seymour’s residence featured four tables in honor of Mrs. E. F. Marez. Guests included Rosina Burke and Jim Watson among others. Marez received a Navajo throw as guest prize. Burke won high score, Watson second, and T. A. Wiring consolation. A two course buffet luncheon followed at five o’clock.
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T. H. Seymour
Thursday Club Meeting At Mrs Clarke Home
The Thursday Club gathered at Mrs. W. E. Clarke's home after a one week vacation. Present were Mary Willson and twelve other members including Mrs. Bickle Burke Robertson Lawrence Smalling Reed Gerenkin Lebeck Kahl Cornell Johnson and Chilton. Miss Willson held high score and a luncheon was served at four thirty.
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W. E. Clarke
Wm. Bickle
Rosina Burke
A. W. Robertson
F. S. Lawrence
T. F. Smalling
R. C. Reed
L. G. Erenkin
George Lebeck
H. A. Kahl
W. D. Cornell
W. _ Johnson
Chilton
Mary Willson
Social and civic notes from Gallup Tuesday gathering
The Tuesday Evening Bridge Club met at Mr and Mrs W B Johnson with members including Mr and Mrs Grover Phillips and others. High honors went to Mrs Heller and Mr Phillips. A parade of visits and travels followed with residents and guests in Albuquerque Grants Los Angeles El Paso and Tucson.
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W. B. Johnson
Grover Phillips
A. W. Robertson
L.K. Heller
W.E. Clarke
Rosina Burke
Wyle
Heller
Mr. Phillips
W.D. Cornell
Walter
Albuquerque
Cornell
Pinney
la K. Heller
Bobby
Los Angeles
Gregory Page
H. C. Denny
August Dietzman
Cy Rouse
Harold Prewitt
Grants
H. G. Willson
James
University of New Mexico
Oscar Griego
Thelma
Fay Diggs
Pearl Booth
Jemez
Santa Fe
Albert Smyers
Philadelphia
J. W. Halesapple
Halesapple Tire Company
Gallup
Moulton
Ethel
T. H. Seymour
B. I. Staples
Cozy ’ McSparrow
Billy Wallace
Denver
Rotary
John Gibson
el Paso
Frank Maclean
O. F. Jenkins
Frank Leyden
John Emmons
Bert Paul
L. A. Paul
Lillian. Gish
No. 7
Camp Fire Girls Hike to Box Canyon Near Dr Chevaillier Sanitorium
The Camp Fire girls took a Saturday morning hike to Box Canyon near Dr Chevaillier's Sanitorium with Mrs Homer Powers and Miss Mary Willson as chaperones. The group enjoyed a delightful outing and plans the Elks Picnic at Cottonwood Grove the following Sunday.
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Box Canyon
Congregational Church Services Announced
The First Church with Minister Wm. H. Elfring and Ernest J. Fraser Boy Scout Executive R. J. Boardman Organist announces church school at 9 45 a m morning worship at 11 o clock with a sermon titled John the Man of Temper Vespers at 6 15 p m with a long service and brief pastor talk.
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John
First Baptist Church announces Sunday School and services
The First Baptist Church programs include 9:45 a.m. Sunday School with graded classes and cradle roll, 11:00 a.m. worship, 5:00 p.m. junior and 7:00 p.m. senior YP.U. sessions, and 8:00 p.m. Evening Worship on the Second Coming of Christ. Daily Vacation Bible School reports strong attendance and a July 2 commencement with handwork exhibits and certificates.
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Prothro
Kallaus
B. Y
Mra. Sneddon
Gruber
Edith Hiatt
Bible School
Holy Spirit Church Services Announced for Fourth Sunday
Holy Spirit Church announces services for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity. The Itory Communion is at 8 am with Morning Prayer and Sermon on the subject Understanding. Church School at 9:45. All are invited.
Public notice of nonresponsibility by Dele Arcy
The undersigned state they are not responsible for any debts or bills contracted by any order or person. Mrs Dele Arcy Gallup New Mexico June 26 1926. Printed in The Gallup Herald.
Physician Debunks Myths On Neuritis And Rheumatism
A reader recalls cases linking sciatic neuritis to a hip injury and claims of rheumatism caused by defective teeth after 11 were extracted. The text notes the neuritis did not improve and jokes about selling a car before cranking it. Another patient had months of back pain labeled rheumatism until a careful diagnostician found the true cause.
Preserve teeth and tonsils not by removal
The author argues against routine extraction of teeth and tonsils. Thousands of molars and tonsils are sacrificed yearly under custom. Rational treatments can cure infections while preserving organs, and sanity is returning in this field as focus shifts to preservation rather than removal.
Fresh Vegetables and Rural Life in a Garden Diet
The piece extols fresh garden vegetables grown in rural soil, praising the natural quality of produce grown away from middlemen and refrigerators. It lauds the vitamin and protein content of vegetables, criticizes canned foods, and notes The Gallup Herald’s printing capabilities and local industry support.
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