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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1920
Page
4
Gallup New Mexico news notes the formation of a Chamber of Commerce with strong belief it will endure. It highlights traveling salesmen spreading Gallup's fame and urges local business outreach and the next meeting on Tuesday night March 23 at Community House.
Citizens attack Hannett as dry on the water issue. A $100000 bond plan is rejected in favor of a $10000 proposal, seen as insufficient to fund wells. Critics warn a defeat could saddle Gallup with two more years of water woes and allege political manipulation by Boss Hannett.
The Albuquerque Journal report from March 13 details A. T. Hannett of Gallup NM accusing two major parties of courting labor leaders with money and office. He warns of a slush fund in the coming campaign while claiming Gallup laborers already back his ticket, a claim cited as insulting and unbecoming to workers.
Local column denounces Boss Hannett and allies over water projects and funding. Critics charge misused funds, camouflaged schemes, and political meddling while railroads supply emergency water to Gallup at substantial savings.
The text quotes the Albuquerque Journal noting A T Hannett denied being radical or Bolshevist while criticizing the Wilson administration and the coal strike. It argues his rhetoric shows a guilty conscience and defense of Americanism amid opposition. Gallup readers may see through manipulation.
Ex terms an April start for a county wide pig club inviting girls and boys aged ten to seventeen to join and raise pure bred pigs. Prizes totaling fifty dollars will go to the top three pigs by cost efficiency as judged at the county fair. County agents will visit communities. readers urged to enroll by writing to the office.
The community thanks donors for 153 books and 32 dollars to start a children’s library at the Community House. Funds will add new titles and a club room schedule runs daily from 3 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Notables Mrs Adelaide E Chambera Mrs Mary T Wetherill and Mrs Carrié Polsonyoc aid.
The regular Missionary Society meeting of the Methodist church was held on March 18 after being postponed from the first Thursday due to revival services. Mrs Frost led the lesson and study on early Methodist missionary efforts, followed by solos from Mrs Morris and Mrs Holland. Refreshments were served. thirty members and guests attended and found the hour pleasant and profitable.
The undersigned announce they have associated to practice law until further notice. Mr Chapman has moved his office to the Waring Building where he will be found in the same offices as Mr Martin. They state this association will enable better and quicker service to the public and their clients. E A Martin J W Chapman.
Frank Slivenski urged to call Red Cross secretary at the Community House. Boy Scouts met at 7 30 pm Thursday in the tag club room. Gallup Santa Fe Baseball Club plans discussed by J H Hadfield and W E Clark. Visiting teams to be hosted at the Community House for 126 or more. Boys and girls attended the Boys Club room last week. Story teller Mrs L N Murphy to speak weekly evenings and Tuesday afternoons. Young men of Gallup discuss athletic association operations with Gyril Dainton Mike Kirk Rey Edward Buell on committee. Chamber of Commerce held a meeting at the Community House. next meeting scheduled March 23 at 8 pm. Americart Legion committee meeting canceled. Woman's Club met Wednesday afternoon.
Fragmented 19th or early 20th century lament critique contrasts modern beauty standards with old fashioned female virtue. The speaker pleads for a return to ladylike modesty and natural beauty over painted vanity and seductive modernity.
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