The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1905-11-23
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
Governor Glenn Names November 80,
As the Time for its Observance In
North Carolina.


1t oft behooves a State as we'll as
an individual, to look at the past,
that it may realize the mercies for
which it has to be thankful, and to
give expression to its gratitude by
words and acts Of praise.
If our State will take this back
ward glance, it will find that during
the last year the measure of our mer-
cies has been full to Overlooking, and
that our need of praise should be
given without stint.
In agricultural pursuits we have
been blessed with fair crops, and
prices for farm products have been
above the average, until the farmer
is enjoying a prosperity seldom be-
fore possessed. He is also gradually
learning the lesson OF diversifyingh his
crops, making his own supplies, thus
being able to hold his crops for in
creased prices.
In industrial enterprises the growth
of the State has been phenomenal.
over one hundred more new plants
being Incorporated this year tlsaaa
| last, and many OF them capitalized
for very large amounts
Good dividends have likewise been
declared on these investments, labor
has been paid fair wages and given
reasonable working hours, and pros
perity abounds.
| The settlement OF our outstanding
debt upon a just and honorable basis
is indeed a great reason for thank
fulness, as no unpaid obligations,
that are honest, now remain.
There has been no strife between
capital and labor, but peace and
goodwill exist between employers
and employees. With only one ex-
ception, good order has been main
tanned throughout the State, and
the majesty OF the law has been up
held by the people and the courts.
No scourage OF disease or pestilence
has to any great extent visited our
State, but, blessed with unusual
health, we have been happy and pros
porous.
urcolleges and schools were never
in a more fourishing condition, and
the educational awakening that now
exists is but an earnest greater pow
| err and wealth yet to be enjoyed.
Temperance and sobriety in al
things are being practiced by oul
citizens. thus insuring industry, ano
the high morals of the State is &
blessing beyond estimation. Nc
graft either in public or private bust
ness has cursed our State.
These extended mercies, shown il
every department Of business, have
made our growth a marvel and won
} der to all, for our percentage of in
crease industrially, educational.
and morally has equalled if not ex
ceeded, the increase OF any Othe
, State in the Union.
| For the mercies so lavishly bestow
: ed by thoughtful Creator, it is GU
duty to return heartfelt thanks, am
to praise and magnify the name Q
the Author of our good.
To the end, therefore, that all shall
E have an opportunity of showing thei
r love and gratitude, l, R. B. Glenn
e Governor OF North Carolina, do joi
r with the President of the Unite
:, States in setting apart and fixing
e Thursday, the Both day of Nove1
T. Der, 1905, as day of general thanks
giving, prayer and rejoicing, durin
which day praise for the past mel
i cies received, and guidance for GU
l. future, may be given and asked.
r On this day | therefore earnestl
s. request that all business OF ever
r kind be suspended and a general no
:, iday granted, and that Throughout
II the entire State the people gather
# their accustomed places OF worshi
J. and render thanks unto the Mos
l. High God for His manifold blessing
s, during this year, and to consecra1
l. ourselves anew to life Of industr
n and honor, and to His service.
+ I further specially recommend ths