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Newspaper
Glen Rose Reporter
Location
Glen Rose, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1940
Page
4
The Glen Rose Reporter presents its owner PRESS ION H S TROUT and publisher WELDON PHARR with a statement that any erroneous reflection will be corrected promptly upon notification. It notes liability limits for errors in advertisements and lists subscription rates for in county and out of county for one year.
A local column condemns rumors of fifth column activity in Glen Rose and Somervell County. The writer insists there are no such agents, praises American loyalty, warns against casual remarks that could spark harmful stories, and urges restraint to protect residents.
The article traces Labor Day from its early celebrations by the Knights of Labor in New York to the 1887 official notice, Colorado's 1887 law, state actions, and the 1894 national law declaring the first Monday in September a legal holiday, detailing its growth into a nationwide tribute to workers.
A political notice praises Labor for securing its position stating the party has won its place and urging continued years of useful achievement progress and attainment.
The Reporter urges Glen Rose residents to shop locally for school start purchases. Merchants are urged to advertise attractively and offer incentives as schools reopen on Sept. 9 with many clothing and school supplies bought locally.
The piece argues against sales taxes as a pension funding method. It warns that old folks, widows, and fatherless children would bear the tax burden through higher prices for food fuel and essentials. It calls on voters to decide, opposing tax schemes that shift costs to pensioners and dependents.
The speaker condemns a pension scheme as impractical and punishing to needy dependents. He questions policies taxing purchases to fund pensions and warns of hardship for those caring for aged parents. He vows to continue digging for solutions despite thorny obstacles.
Mr and Mrs Roy McKinney and children visit Tom and Narce Wellborn's home. Bertha Walker and Charlie Clayton relations join Friday gathering. Jack Stacy from Chalk Mountain spent last week with Alton Fulter. Several Dowells and Teagues visit S D O Neal and Narce Wellborn. Ninnie Bell Daniel relocates to Tredell for work. Many attend church at Morgan and Rock Creek. L P Sanders of Houston visits for health. he works in Houston police. Dr and Mrs W E Meaders vacation in California with two sons.
Mr and Mrs J B Sanderson made a business trip to Cleburne Thursday. Mr and Mrs L L Thompson moved to Glen Rose for Mr Thompson to take a new job. Mrs Lorene Sanderson and children visited with her Palo Pinto parents. Several locals were in Glen Rose Sunday including Jess McCoy Frank Shipman Cecil McCoy and Jessie Irwin Hobbs. Macy Daniel stayed Friday night with sister Ozeal Thompson of Glen Rose.
Mr and Mrs M C Callon and B Price were weekend visitors in Hills ore where they attendd a picnic for deaf-mutes. Mr Price said there were 142 present at the affair.
Rock Creek notes include Treys Keenum and Glen Rose family visiting Howard and Garwin Keenum, Namon Brooks family returning with his mother visiting, and two rededications closing a meeting with large crowds. Local births and travels are reported as families attend events in nearby towns including Stephenville and Brownwood.
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