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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1920
Page
3
Mrs Wintermote takes charge of the Ready-to-Wear Department at a Gallup leading store. She has worked in Washington, Baltimore, Topeka and other major shops and will assist customers with smart styles and materials. Call to get acquainted and view the complete line of up-to-date fashions.
The ad claims J C Penney Co shoes are better and cheaper and invites readers to compare prices to find savings. It emphasizes lower costs and value to attract shoppers.
The J. C. Penney Co announces a policy of insuring 100 percent value for every dollar spent and stresses fair dealing across 297 stores in 1919 sales reaching about thirty million dollars, highlighting the vast scale of its purchasing and coast to coast operations.
A storefront promotes cash buying and selling with a single price for all customers. Emphasizes prompt courteous service and equal treatment for every buyer, from the smallest child to the most judicious shopper. Claims large purchases from major U S producers yield Bed Rock prices.
A local shop promotes clothing for boys focusing on value and service. The store invites customers to bring their boys for Easter suit fittings and announces its agency to supply Boy Scout clothing.
I C I Kugler an electrical engineer for Fairbanks-Morse testifies that Gallup must source power from nearby plants. He asserts building a municipal electric plant would be economically wasteful and patriotic duty argues against duplicating existing facilities.
Lieu tenants George L. Usher and Leroy M. Wolfe, American aviators, returned from Mexico after a month and will be court martialed in El Paso. They said their compass failed near the boundary causing a crossing into Mexican territory. They landed over 100 miles south near Nacozari Sonora due to gasoline shortage and were detained by Mexican authorities until recently.
Frank H Hitchcock left New York for Chicago to confer with Republican leaders and General Gooden on campaign plans for Leonard Wood as he takes a managerial role in the presidential nomination effort.
Mrs Elvira C Tewksbury 90 the only known real daughter of the American revolution in Nebraska died at her home in Plattsmouth March 7 Her father was a native of Antrim New Jersey and served in the war of the revolution Attorney General Palmer notes prices are falling but only one thing is cheap as yet is tall
Cardinal OConnell warned at the Cathedral of the Holy Grass gathering that growing gender role shifts threaten society. He said men must assert authority at home or risk disastrous feminism, noting women growing masculine and men becoming effeminate amid political losses.
Washington March 9 Senate debate on the peace treaty grew heated with Borah accusing allied powers of old regime influence and Hitchcock replying that some European nations have become more responsive to public opinion. Senator Reed condemned the treaty as corrupting patriotism while lampooning Nebraska’s senator and the president’s stance.
Twelve more delegates were added to the Leonard Wood column at the Louisiana state convention in session. They are openly Wood men for the Republican national convention in Chicago, though uninstructed. A suggestion mentions Burleson’s resignation sent by mail months ago.
Benny Cordova of Albuquerque stopped Al McManus of Los Angeles in about two minutes at the Gallup Opera House. Cordova, New Mexico state champion, dominated the main bout after a strong card of preliminaries, with Cordova set to fight Battling Crist of San Francisco in Douglas, Arizona.
John R. Tucker a premier trader near Hanestendingd post died Saturday at his home of ycumenia. His remains were shipped to New ark for burial at the home of his intoher. He had many friends in this part of the country who will regret his loss.
Brooks Fletcher, under Red Path Lyceum, spoke at the Strand Theatre in Gallup Friday night. He praised the audience though smaller than hoped and critiqued local newspaper rivalry while noting Gallup’s papers work well. He urged readers to try Herald Want Ads for results.
County Commissioners meet at 2 PM to review correspondence and audit last quarter 1919 bills delayed by tax collection. They approve appointments, bonds, and road fund transfers, order a typewriter, authorize sheds, discuss licenses, and plan road crews and truck purchases with adjournment at 6 15 PM.
Shorty Denetdell and Elizabeth Etsity both of Tohatchie. Priscillae Batea and Felix Hacca both of Gallup. Fanny Becenti of Tohatchi and Hugh Dindtdell of Rehoboth are also named.
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