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Bible and Nature Series of Text-Books

For the Home and Church Schools

IN harmony with the actions of the Educational Department, the Pacific Press Publishing Association has published beautiful Bible stories, easy reading lessons, and simple singing lessons, for the first three grades, or school years, as follows:

Helps and Text-Books Grades One to Three

1. MEMORY VERSE POSTER PATTERNS.— To assist the parent and the teacher in impressing the “Oral Bible Lessons or Talks” outlined by the Educational Department for use in these grades (“School Manual,” pages 172-194), a series of Poster Patterns has been prepared to illustrate the more important memory verses in the series. These pattern outlines have been drawn by Delpha Sheffer Miller, a normal teacher of wide and successful experience. From them the child can trace or cut on white or colored paper such pictures as will indelibly impress the memory verse on its mind.

There are 32 patterns for each of the first three grades — 96 in all. The patterns for each grade are wrapped separately. Price 25 cents each, or 75 cents for the three.

2. READERS.— “True Education Readers” 1, 2, and 3 put the child in possession of a complete key to English reading, and also familiarize him with the most important Bible truths. Three times over they tell of God’s plan for the earth in the beginning, the successive steps in the work of creation, something about each of these steps, a sketch of certain selected Bible child biographies, including the life of the perfect Child, Jesus, His work, His sacrifice, the plan of salvation finished, and the new earth.

No. 1 contains 204 pages ....................60c No. 2 contains 256 pages ....................60c No. 3 contains 304 pages ....................75c

3. SIGHT-SINGING.— Music is an important factor in the child’s school life; and “Standard Graded Course of Sight-Singing,” by Prof. Gerard Gerritsen, formerly of Walla Walla College, and later of Berrien Springs, Michigan, presents methods which recommend themselves to educators generally. The children are taught to connect the value of various tones with some manual sign, as “doh,” the firm strong tone, “by the closed hand;” “soh,” the bright tone, “by the open hand,” etc. This adds materially to the interest children take in their music work.

DOH The Firm Strong Tone. SOH The Bright Tone.

Ruled examination blanks are inserted at the close of each section, for the convenience of students and teachers. As these blanks are perforated, they may be easily removed for correction. Note Books Nos. 1 and 2, combined in one paper-covered volume, price 35 cents; No. 3, paper covers, 25 cents. The manual or handbook for teachers covers the entire series. Contains 202 pages. Price in cloth covers, $1.00.

Text-Books for Grades Four to Seven

1. READERS.— “True Education Readers” 4, 5, 6, and 7 continue the reader work of grades one to three. A special feature of these readers is that they provide in a natural way all the work in English needed for the first six grades. This study of closely related subjects—such as reading, language, spelling, etc.—in their natural setting, tends to reduce the confusion in the mind of the pupil, and insures more efficient work. Prices are as follows:

Book 4, 348 pages ............................$1.00 Book 5, 353 pages ............................. .90 Book 6, 442 pages ............................ 1.00 Book 7, 392 pages ............................ 1.00

2. BIBLE LESSON TEXT-BOOKS.— “Bible Lessons” Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4 develop and adapt to the growing comprehension of the child the oral Bible studies of the preceding three years.

[[FIGURE]] Carefully and reverently has Mrs. Alma E. McKibbin, a teacher of long experience and marked ability, worked out, question by question, and lesson by lesson, the books comprising this series. During the years these lessons were developing, carbon and neostyled copies were passed around and successfully used by hundreds of teachers in class room work. Later, temporary editions were printed. They proved so satisfactory that the author was encouraged to revise and rewrite the entire series for permanent use.

Book 1, Creation to death of Joshua .........$0.90 Book 2, Judges to Esther and the Restoration .90 Book 3, the time between the Old and the New Testament, including sketch of John the Baptist, and the life and crucifixion of Christ ....................................... 1.35

Advance pages covering the lesson questions of the first half of Book 4, may be had for 25 cents.

3. ELEMENTARY SCIENCE, OR “BIBLE NATURE SERIES.”— A natural development of geography, physiology, and the other elementary sciences, with the Bible and nature as a basis of study.

[[FIGURE]] It presents in three graded texts elementary studies in nature, including introductory lessons in geography, and lessons in elementary physiology. Following the lessons in nature work, the student is prepared for an introduction to the elementary sciences as separate studies. Having been introduced in the “Bible Nature Series” to the subject of geography, and having mastered all of that subject usually included in a primary geography, he should now be able to complete an advanced geography in the seventh year. Likewise, a text in physiology is now needed, and may be completed in the eighth year.

Book 1, 322 pages, 223 engravings, 6 colored maps $1.20 Book 2, 432 pages, fully illustrated ................. 1.35

Book 3 will be ready about February 1. Advance pages, covering a portion of the book, may be had for 25 cents.

“BIBLE NATURE NOTE BOOKS.”— To accompany the “Bible Nature Series,” Note Books have been prepared for the pupil’s use. They contain 112 pages each, and are bound in heavy paper covers. Price 40 cents each. A series of helpful outline maps is furnished free with each book.

All above prices 10 per cent higher in Canada

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This school affords a most thoro and up-to-date training in all departments. Its location is ideal. Its climate is the very best, warm and sunny in winter, and cool in summer. New commodious home for nurses just completed. Class begins October 1, 1912. Write at once for illustrated booklet. Supt. of Training School, Paradise Valley Sanitarium, National City, California.

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By Editor

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The WCTU Crusade Against Modern Tendencies

The Women's Christian Temperance Union, from its headquarters in Chicago, is launching a crusade against "modern tendencies." Among the "modern tendencies" to be warred against is that of women's smoking circles; afternoon drinking of intoxicants by women in shady restaurant retreats; mixed bathing at the beaches, which they denominate a "nasty French habit;" flirting on the streets; the wearing of tight dresses, which they say are injurious and disgraceful; peek-a-boo waists, which they denominate "a brazen disregard of common decency." Every one knows that such things as are mentioned above are indeed among the "modern tendencies." And we get so used to them that they fail to give the shock of indecency that would have been felt fifteen or twenty years ago. The whole thing serves to show how the standard of morals is being lowered. And yet with this manifest lowering of the standard of morality, there is still the most vociferous claim that the race is advancing onto higher planes. But the old Book keeps on telling the story of how things will be as we near the end of time, and it is well for men to study it to see the meaning of these "modern tendencies."

Memory Text for the Week

John 6:63

"It is the Spirit that giveth life; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I have spoken unto you are spirit, and are life."

Contained in This Issue

By Editor

Question Corner	PAGE
3841 — The Beast That Was and Is Not; 3842 — Paying Tithe; 3843 — Baptism; 3844 — Returning to God; 3845 — Withdraw Their Shining	2

| Our Bible Band | 2 |

| Editorial | | | "The Forerunner of Christ" | 3 | | The Infinitude of Space | 4 | | An Infallible Standard | 5 | | And Yet They Do | 5 | | The Importance of the Sabbath Question | 5 | | Notes | 16 |

| General | | | A Spiritual Autobiography — III | 6 | | Our Help in Times of Apostasy | 7 | | Our Saviour and Lord | 8 |

| The Outlook | | | Prophecy That Is Now Being Fulfilled | 10 | | The Sunday-Law Movement in California | 11 | | The Davis Torpedo Gun | 11 | | The Patient Must Surely Be Very Sick | 11 |

Earthquake at Williams, Arizona

The despatches say that Williams, Arizona, was severely rocked by an earthquake on August 18.

Massacre of Christians in Albania

Messages from Cettinjé, Montenegro, state that the massacre of Christians in the Berana district of Albania continues. A number of Christian villages were set on fire and destroyed by Turkish artillery.

The Evils of Special Privilege

In his speech of acceptance, Governor Marshall, vice-presidential candidate, declared that Socialists are being bred day by day by special privilege in the republic, like rabbits in a warren. He further said that it is no part of the government to boost one and boot another. All the leading political parties seem to be agreed in regard to the evils that are being wrought by "special privilege," and upon the abundance of the testimony that is given it ought to be easy for any one to see that the times in which we live are becoming more and more perilous.

The Development of a Sixth Sense

Sir Hiram Maxim, the great inventor of modern guns, a leader in the field of aviation, and a brother of Hudson Maxim, the great developer of high explosives, thinks that a sixth sense can be developed in the human family. He believes this sense is necessary to the aviator, so that he may be able to detect his approach to adverse air currents; and to the pilot of the submarine vessel, so that he may have a sense of obstacles he is approaching; and then he thinks it would be handy for the automobilist. If his suggestions were not put forth in all seriousness, they would not be worthy of mention. But it must not be lost sight of, in all such notions and theories, that we are in a world of sin. This earth is in quarantine from the rest of the universe; and while man is capable of great improvement when connected with his Creator, there are many of his dreams that he can not realize till the plague of sin has been banished.

Political Muckraking and Uncertain Times

By Editor

The political campaign that is on in this country can hardly be said to have advanced far enough to be in the heat of it; but if the sharp censures, not to mention charges of criminality and general crookedness, continue to grow worse as the battle warms up, what will it finally be just before election? Many will say that the charges that are made are merely for political effect. But even if such were really the case, what does it show of the conditions of the country when men will resort to such "muck raking" with no higher object than to win in politics? Times were never more uncertain, and anywhere that you meet men they are affirming and deploring it. It is well to study into what is the real meaning of it and what the outcome will be.

Diseased Meat and Better Nourishment

By Editor

Congressman Kinkead, of New Jersey, has been giving Congress some very interesting facts in regard to the manner in which certain unprincipled butchers have contrived to evade both the federal and the state meat inspectors and thus place enough diseased meats on the markets in certain sections of New York and New Jersey to constitute a public menace to health. To sell such meat for food is nothing short of murder. And the best preventive for the consumer is to learn that he does not require meat for food. Indeed, he can be better nourished without it than with it. We have seen this fact demonstrated in hundreds of cases, and know what we are talking about.

Luther Burbank’s Spineless Cactus Experiment

Congress has granted authority to the secretary of the interior to patent twelve sections of the semiarid lands of the West to Luther Burbank for the purpose of demonstrating that the spineless cactus can be grown there successfully. He is to have the use of the land for these experiments for five years; and if at the end of that time he is successful, the privilege is granted him of buying the land at the regular price at which the government sells such lands to settlers. The land is useless now; and if Mr. Burbank can demonstrate that it is valuable for cactus growing, he will be regarded as having done a great and valuable work.

Rebellion in Mexico

By Editor

There has been unusual activity of late, and many complications as well, in the rebellion that is going on in Mexico. But at this writing the rebel leader, Orozco, with only about 600 men, is surrounded by the federal forces 10,000 strong. It is believed that it is only a question of a few days until they will capture him. Some hope that this will end the revolution. But the revolution down there seems to have become chronic. It has been in operation now for more than a year, and we may hope that the end is now in sight; but there is ground for fears to the contrary.

Wireless Time and Bible Prophecy

As soon as the new naval wireless station at Arlington, Virginia, is completed, scientists in this country and in England expect to unite in getting the exact time that it takes the messages to travel through the air, and then they will give the ships at sea their time. In this way the timepieces of the ships will be directed by the astronomers the same as is now done on land. The developments of the wireless conveying of electric forces have already passed beyond all expectations, and it would seem that we are just on the eve of greater discoveries still. Would that men could see as they should the mighty hand of God in all this. He has a warning message to give to every creature in all the world concerning the second coming of His Son in glory. And it seems clear now that it is His infinite plan that every individual, whether on sea or on land, shall be so situated that he can keep in touch every single day with the advancing work of God, and also that he may see and know the evidences at all times that prophecy is rapidly and marvelously being fulfilled.

Police Lieutenant Becker Indicted

By Editor

Police Lieutenant Charles Becker was charged, in an indictment returned by the grand jury in New York City on August 20, with murder in the first degree. Becker is the man who has made himself infamous during the last few weeks by having his name connected with the murder of Rosenthal, and further by the charges that he is at the head of the gamblers, thugs, and the underworld in general in New York City. There are many honest and honorable officials in our large cities. Otherwise society would have no protection at all from the criminal element that is increasing constantly. But the official of the Becker type is becoming altogether too common everywhere.

War Renewed in China

It is reported that war has again broken out in China. General Chang Chen Wu was put to death by the Chinese officials, and President Yuan Shi Kai refused any details concerning it. He also refused certain demands of the cabinet concerning the national assembly, and hence fighting is reported to have started afresh. It is hoped that his fears of meeting the populace will cause Yuan Shi Kai quickly to make concessions that will lead immediately to the restoration of peace. He seems to be making desperate efforts to that end.

Mob Attacks Los Angeles Policeman

Patrolman Perry, of the police force of Los Angeles, arrested a dangerous Mexican agitator and criminal on August 11. A mob of 400 infuriated Mexicans charged the officer, to take the prisoner from him. The leader of the mob placed the muzzle of a revolver in Mr. Perry's face and demanded the surrender of his charge; but the officer was too quick for the Mexican, and shot first, killing him instantly.

Ninety-Year-Old Officeholder Re-elected

John Laws, 90 years of age, was elected a few days ago for the thirty-first time as register of deeds in Orange County, North Carolina. He has held office continuously for sixty-three years, and is said to be the oldest office-holder in the world. He is remarkably well preserved, and works without glasses.

Naval Appropriation Bill Signed

On August 22 the President signed the naval appropriation bill, which calls for the expenditure of $123,220,707. The bill plans for one large battleship, eight submarines, and a fleet of torpedo-boats, colliers, and machine ships.