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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1920
Page
4
A brief excerpt titled The Voice of the Dove presents a poetic meditation on time and love. The speaker contrasts many tomorrows with a single today, invoking imagery of purple skies and baby stars in milky way cradles, attributed to Joaquin Miller.
The light weight road grader is deployed on Gallup to Zuni, Ramah, and Blackrock routes while bridges and culverts are built for a big grader. Delays stem from grader shipment and bridge timber. A plan to route from McGuaffey Mill to Perea for an outlet to the State Highway is outlined. The Herald notes renewed county road work and progress toward an east west and north south thru road from Ramah to Farmington.
The Herald expresses appreciation for compliments on last week’s editorial about Gallup and vicinity. An effort to print ten thousand extra copies for free distribution was halted due to paper shortages. regular issue stocks must be protected for subscription needs. A June 1 paper supply promise is noted.
The Gallup Herald emphasizes using Today in its policy and wording. It rejects Yesterday and Tomorrow and states laws must be enforced today to avoid delays.
The text urges citizens to abandon yesterday's practices and to cooperate for the betterment and happiness of all classes. It calls for living in the present and trusting tomorrow to take care of itself, emphasizing duty and progress.
The Gallup Chamber of Commerce urged members to stop using window cards for advertising. It argued such schemes burden local businesses and distract from informative town promotion. The message urged sticking to the chamber text and cooperative efforts to improve the town.
A Gallup Chamber of Commerce meeting discussed energy and interest despite absence of Hughes and Henning. The letter argues for hiring a professional secretary to direct efforts, keep committees focused, and unify the chamber’s work for strong civic progress.
A 1919 note argues the National Highway plan should link county to county and state to state. It stresses a thru road across regions, with cooperation from eastern and western counties. It predicts Gallup gains from nationwide highway integration and better advertising in the campaign. Bankhead highway slated to pass Portales on May 10.
Two car loads of bridge timbers for county roads arrived yesterday. County commissioners push work as fast as materials and labor allow to repair every bridge and culvert in the county. The big grader has been repaired and will begin road work. Tea at Mrs. W H Morris home honored Miss Emma Eldridge missionary featured songs readings and music by local residents.
A recruitment pitch urging readers to consult an abstractor for title safety. H. W. Yersin is presented as an experienced abstractor with legal training, claiming safer and cheaper service. The notice emphasizes avoiding guessing and recommends abstracting as prudent business.
United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service letter with discussion of a potential road link from Mc Gaffey Mill to Perea for the state highway system. It notes the need for a bridge over the Rio Puerco if the highway crosses near Perea and mentions lack of funding this season.
Town board amends Ordinance No 4 to create Ordinance No 162. It requires monthly Board of Trustees meetings on the first Wednesday at 8:00 PM at the usual meeting place. All conflicting ordinances are repealed and the ordinance takes effect after publication and passage as required by law.
Gallup New Mexico offers Hartz Mountains Norwich Roller Canary varieties, White and Grey Java Canaries, Zebra Nutmeg and Strawberry Finches, and Faroturiertas or Love Birds with prices ranging from five to fifteen dollars. Birds are boarded and sated in connection with Gallup's Birdland Box 57b.
Bank officials Gregory Page and George W. Fowler certify the May 4 1920 bank statement for Gallup New Mexico McKinley County. The report lists resources and various cash items including coin currency outside checks and balances totaling over one million dollars.
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