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Newspaper
The Gallup Herald
Location
Gallup, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1921
Page
4
The Gallup Herald serves McKinley County New Mexico as the official newspaper published each Saturday from Hart Building 310 Railroad Avenue. Subscription rates are two dollars for one year in advance. US postal delivery and foreign advertising representation are listed.
A reflective note to readers about honoring absent loved ones and veterans through the local paper. It evokes nostalgia for home ties, distant relatives, and the value of weekly recollection as Thanksgiving approaches.
McKinley County is praised for low taxable property valuations and debt free status. Under Gregory Page and W H Mortis the county has managed finances conservatively, avoiding bonds and interest while others incur debt. Citizens commend Measrs. Pron and Morris for guiding fiscal prudence.
Judge Holloman of the First Judicial Pretrict earns a wide reputation for efficiency by speeding civil, real, executive and public cases. His policy minimizes time wasted, aiming to keep cases moving and avoid unnecessary delays to tax payers. Lawyers seek early trial settings, arriving at the very minute cases are to be called, highlighting the court’s no monkey business approach.
A report from Gallup during the first term at District Court outlines former United States Attorney Craig’s defeat in his bid for re election. Opponents claimed no jury term had been held in McKinley County for two years influencing voters. Craig argued lack of jury terms preserved court funds.
Recognition given Monday October 24 in Albuquerque for Gregory Page of Gallup, a leading financier and executive. Page is praised as a wise, merited choice and a valued New Mexico citizen for his role in the agricultural loan agency’s leadership.
Secretary Fall proposes an all year park to be created in sections across southern New Mexico. Supporters cite his recognized ability and statesmanship. His loyalty to New Mexico is not in doubt and backers expect significant benefits for the state.
Readers urged to petition the State Commissioner to sell a block of land inside Callup city limits on the north side of the pierce river. Growth and rising land values are cited, with claims that residents lack clear ownership of homes and improvements on the land. Delay is warned to raise costs and complicate title clearance.
An observer praised The Earait for its Shrine Souvenir Special issued last week. He urged distribution nationwide, declaring it the paper’s finest effort and requesting a bundle to share across the country.
A human interest story portrays J C Penney's personality and personal traits shaping his rise. The Gallup Herald secured the piece for publication and will feature it in the current weekly issue.
The speaker longs for his boyhood paper the County Weekly calling it the gem of youth and the honest bald headed weekly that peddled the truth as he laments the modern city’s fog and his own ailments.
The Gallup Herald notes Shriner visitors leaving Gallup with praise for the Souvenir issue. It discusses railroad land acquisition in New Mexico near Gallup and warns farmers to sell land for the project. It criticizes high rail freight rates and tax burdens, urging enrollment of taxable property and state land to fund public needs.
The Gallup Herald Shriner Souvenir issue drew great demand last week with extra print runs. Orders came from K and M Dreg Co. and Banner Drug Store, plus W H Collins of Cottage Heights added copies. The issue sold heavily over the weekend and many copies mailed nationwide including Italy and Greece.
The Gallup Herald editorial argues prohibition officers have authority to close violative premises in Gallup and surrounding towns. It notes a secret service operative infiltrated local spots, aiding 23 hours of enforcement with sheriff support, while national figures claim prohibition failures and revenue losses threaten the country.
Dona Ana county in the southern part of the state is a Republican stronghold. The county has a party leader who toils for the party's welfare, namely the Honorable Herbert B Holt. At the last election his name was prominent in campaign efforts.
A Taos Republican speaker extols Holt as a worthy candidate for a high office, arguing merit should trump geography and urging the party to recognize his talent. The speaker stresses Holt as a skilled lawyer, a statesman, and a committed Republican, ready to unite the state.
J M Sally of the Gallup American Coal company visited Gallup early this week to discuss forming a McKinley County Chamber of Commerce. He met with Curtiss and Rollie, pledged substantial financial backing, and urged unity among locals to advance the chamber plans and regional development.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cafeteria shop near a hotel offering lunch and sandwiches during the week. Mentions crowd, community, and ranges of redress or meals in a local setting. The brief hints at a social or public dining venue within a hotel or hotel complex.
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