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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
4
The Gallup Herald official paper of McKinley County New Mexico lists staff and subscription details. It advertises Hart Building Gallup address and carrier information with Byus publishers and receipt of foreign advertising representation through American Press Association.
The piece notes Gov. Mechem appointed Charles Bursum to the Senate and backed the plan for a special election. It highlights broad Republican and national acclaim for Bursum’s majority as evidence of Mechem’s growing strength and a sound administration.
The piece argues campaigns should avoid slush funds, praising the Republican State campaign for detailing actual expenses and rejecting bribery or graft. It urges citizens to vote for the candidate of their choice without regard to money and calls for future campaigns to follow the frugal example set by the recent New Mexico effort.
A traveler reports widespread moonshine production from the East to Santa Fe, noting stills near cities and farmers growing melons to sell to moonshiners. He argues government enforcement wastes millions and harms health, urging a sensible, economical reform.
The Gallup Herald editor is commissioned by Governor Mechem to represent New Mexico at the 1921 World Congress of the Press in Honolulu Hawaii. The appointment honors the editor and aims to showcase Gallup and the state to the world. The piece also critiques bond sales and local political tensions, praising McKinley County for prudent finances and urging taxpaying residents to side with responsible governance.
A vintage essay attacks Fatty Arbuckle and other film figures as immoral, linking his alleged misconduct to a wider culture of depravity. The author condemns bawdy films and explains public demand funds artists, calling out anti gambling laws and social hypocrisy in Texas.
Yale economist Irving Fisher and followers argue that large gold inflows should raise prices and spur speculation, but eight months of gold arriving in the United States has been trapped by Federal Reserve vaults. The half billion dollars in gold has not circulated or supported credit expansion, leaving its true economic impact undetermined.
The piece rails at the Cheka in Russia describing its alleged terror against farmers and others over requisition protests. It contrasts Bolshevik oppression with hopes for future people power and mentions American Bolshevist fears of white terror on a broader political note. It also notes local politics and a film review for Mack Sennett’s A Small Town Idol shown at the Strand.
A party from Snowflake Arizona travels via Gallup to Salt Lake City Utah. Some plan temple marriage others attend school. They are joined by Aunt Em Smith and hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Schofield and Mr. and Mrs. Larson. Attendees include Aiken Smith and Madge DeWitt, Ben Rencher and Minnie Hansen, Laff Kartchner and several Smith sisters.
Atty J W Chapman attended the SA convention of the American Lenlon at Lee City. He wished relief from duties yet was chosen as National committeeman and given a place on the executive board of the state organization. The City Electric Shop hires two extra helpers due to worsening local business conditions.
Abelino Montano and Miss Sofia Baca wed on Monday September 23 at 8:00 AM in the Church of the Sacred Heart. A reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home, with a public dance at Kitchen’s Opera House drawing a large crowd. The groom, a World War I veteran, received warm congratulations from many friends.
The St Agnes Guild met at Mrs H Neumann's home last Thursday. They plan to meet October 6 at Mrs Paul Kleys home and invite all members and friends to attend.
The speaker laments modern discontent in a nostalgic voice recalling simpler times. He contrasts abundant surplus with political deceit and hunger, recalling days when labor and community kept feelings in balance and prosperity felt secure.
J Albert Brown and wife from St Johns visited Gallup last Saturday to take freight back from our wholesale merchants. He said home merchants can buy cheaper in Gallup and, if roads permit, regular trips will continue from St Johns to Gallup. He loaded seven horses for the trip and plans to use a truck when roads allow.
The Ramah Commercial Club entertained Homer P. Powers and his bride in a well attended party with Ramah orchestra music directed by McClenahan. Mrs. Powers and Miss Glass sang, a schoolgirls quartet performed, and a talk by Mr. Powers closed the program. About 175 neighbors attended the event.
We extend sincere thanks to friends for sympathy and kindness shown during bereavement and illness of our beloved wife sister and sister in law Mrs Agnes Murray Miller James Miller Mrs G W Thompson Mrs W F Mellinger
Rev Father Rembert director and Miss Helen Kraker president announce a meeting of the Young Ladies Sodality on Wednesday October 12. Lunch committee Misses Josephine Koenig Anna Koenig Emma Smith Rose Kuhn promises a good meal and amusement. Officers and members urge strong cooperation and no other date.
Joe Noce after twenty years of prospecting finds a four foot coal vein on his property just east of Gallup. He hopes the discovery may bring him wealth, joking he may wear diamonds as big as horse apples.
Warning that all dogs must be tied on owners premises from now on. Dogs found loose after noon September 17 1921 will be shot. County Health Officer H G Willson signs the notice.
Agent T. E. Purdy started a publicity department and earned appreciation. He issued bulletins for bankers' special arrivals and alerted editors en route to Honolulu for the World's Press Congress, helping readers keep up with the times.
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