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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1920
Page
4
George A. Byus as editor and publisher notes the Gallup New Mexico paper’s second class mail status dated May 22 1920, with postal designation and publication details.
Editorial urges restricting Indian movement on lands, arguing to keep Indians on reservations and teach them property rights. It calls for protecting taxpayer lands from cross overgrazing and stresses teaching Indians to manage wool, cattle, and horses while respecting others rights.
The article argues a national crisis in teacher supply due to inadequate pay. It cites falling normal school graduation numbers, teachers leaving for higher paying work, and urges raising salaries to attract and retain competent educators for the sake of students. It warns of worsening schools next year if pay is not increased.
A New Mexico political figure promotes a serial song to pressure primary elections. He recalls a career ended by a party bolter run and later cushioned by party bosses, claiming renewed nomination would reinvigorate the state and spark party action.
A crude homemade alcohol mixture, labelled Dago Red and White Mule, is produced and consumed around Gallup. The text ridicules the brew as unfit for hog slop yet notes it has enough kick to embarrass drinkers who overindulge.
The piece critiques the U S Department of Internal Revenue for policing prohibition while calling for harsher punishment for bootleggers. It blends warnings about dope and crime with calls to curb political interference and supports national prohibition as a major achievement. It also notes Albuquerque Journal adding features and comments on Henry Cabot Lodge as Republican convention temporary chairman signaling clear policy stakes.
The Boy Scouts plan an all day hike Saturday meeting at 9:00 A M at the Community House. The Dramatic Club assigned parts for a June play When Smith Stepped Out. Winslow Baseball Club guests last Sunday from Gallup honors. Americanization class held its last meeting with members listed. County Democratic convention Tuesday. Woman's Club hosts open meeting Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Boy's Library hour set for 7 30 Tuesday. L H Murphy returns from Wyoming. American Legion smoker set for Saturday at 8 PM. Santiago Cruz Pete George Ike Kitchen and Jack Wilhelm to box.
Hon Tom Hughes publisher and booster for Albuquerque spoke at Gallup Chamber of Commerce meeting with T F Smalling as chair and Glenn Emmons at his desk. Attendees discussed good roads state highway paving and publicity while Hughes urged patience and adherence to road work plans.
The Farmington Gallup road debate draws S Bates and local leaders urging a direct route to boost Farmington food output and Gallup market access. Chamber plans to vet Apache County route, oppose misallocated funds, and back two radial paths Albuquerque to Holbrook.
Notice states the last half of 1919 taxes are due and must be paid by June 1 1920 to avoid delinquency. Delinquent taxes incur a penalty per law. SanMeep O Garcia treasurer and Sam Dimon deputy certify the notice.
The Congregational Church offers Sunday School at 10:00 A M Morning Service at 11:00 A M with the sermon The Portals of Life A Young People meeting at 9:00 and Evening Service at 8:00 P M The morning sermon is of special interest to young people You are welcome to this home church if no other fits
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Soldiers on the Texas Rio Grande see higher pay with oil wealth driving investment. Oil stock men work the camps as troops shift funds from games toward oil related ventures. Columbus publishes a daily paper and a $50,000 ice plant underscores regional economic activity.
Special announcement in The Gallup Herald states Highland Park Addition lots are now on sale south of the city limits near Zuni road and State Highway. Prices are low for the location with growth expected, titles are patented and warranty deeds will be issued after sale terms. Visit the Highland Park Addition to see these sites offered as secure foundation options not mined for minerals. Anna A. Jones owner and Sam Dimon agent.
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