First Day of Fall

Hard to believe that Fall is officially here - where did the summer go? On that note, it's not too early to start your Christmas shopping. Only 93 shopping days left and you KNOW that will fly by.

Why not come in and check out our new display of silver jewelry - rings at only $25.00 - as you can see - a wide variety of stones, as well as sizes - don't let this opportunity pass you by.

Looking for something a little more special? Don't forget - we sell diamonds at just a small fraction of retail price. Also, an excellent selection of both White & Yellow Gold rings with semi-precious stones.

LABOR DAY

Happy Labor Day from E-Z PAWN$. Thought I would refresh your memories (or enlighten them) on the history of Labor Day:

The History of Labor Day
For other Labor Day information, visit our Labor Day 2010 page.
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Labor Day Legislation
Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From them developed the movement to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During the year four more states — Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York — created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 other states had adopted the holiday in honor of workers, and on June 28 of that year, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

Be safe & come in and look around our clean & brightly lit Pawn Shop. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 9:30 am.

TV's, TV's, TV's

Thought I would run down our current TV inventory - had to update this before publishing because we sold one!!

This one is for that special little girl - it is a 20" with VHS & DVD player - all in one!! Pink remotes (2) included. $150.00

This one would look great in your living room, den, wherever you want to relax and watch an HD super clear picture. A Samsung 36" flat screen - $475.00

A great buy on this Sanyo 26" TV - $75.00

Apex 36" is a steal at $175.00

Need a good affordable bedroom TV - here is a 20" GE for only $65.00

How about a 15" Vizon Flat Screen with speakers built right in the front for that simulated surround sound - good for that kitchen spot, den, RV - $200.00

This is a great little "on the go" 9" Orion TV complete with cigarette lighter adapter - only $50.00

These last 2 flat screens are excellent quality for a great price - $115 each

So there you go............why pay full retail price when you can get a bargain for a like new item? Makes sense to me in these difficult times, don't you think?