p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 42. (10/17/1907)

Earlier text: Review of Sunday Law Enforcement in Tennessee

Interesting Experiences with “Life and Health”

By Editor

THE majority of people in every community recognize life and health as the best gifts of Heaven, yet on account of the strenuous life they are now living, through the lack of some condensed, classified medium of information, they neglect to keep themselves informed as to the improved methods of caring for the body, its functions, its needs, proper food for its nourishment, and the exercise necessary for proper development.

Comparatively few persons have the opportunity of studying that which furnishes this information. What, therefore, is our privilege as pertaining to the majority in supplying them with the—

Necessary Information for Self-Preservation

For the assistance and guidance of this large class of people a health journal named Life and Health is published monthly. The information it gives regarding diet, exercise, clothing, treatment and prevention of diseases, etc., is presented in such a simple, entertaining way that one learns and assimilates important lessons without effort—almost without realizing it.

A New Feature

Beginning with the October number, Life and Health was enlarged one half. This increase in size made it possible for new departments, special contributions, more illustrations, with special cover designs. A variety of departments, abundant illustrations, and other important improvements make the magazine pleasing in appearance as well as profitable in contents.

When the September number was enlarged, and the retail price placed at ten cents, the demand for it was at once more than doubled. The public gave practical testimony favoring the changes, and our workers everywhere were greatly encouraged. To illustrate the way the work is now going, we give below some of the reports recently received, which constitute—

An Interesting Experience Meeting

The secretary of the New Jersey Tract Society, in sending in an order for the October number of Life and Health, says:—

“The October number is fine. It defies criticism.”

J. A. Skinner, who sold 2,000 copies of the September number, in ordering the October number, says:—

“I have not seen the October number, but must send now in order to get the magazines in time; so please send me 500 copies of the October number immediately. I will want another 500 later, or perhaps 1,000 copies.”

W. S. Cleveland, who has a company of workers selling our various periodicals, wrote from Auburn, N. Y., October 3, as follows:—

“Your letter received, also 500 copies of Life and Health you sent us last Friday. They are fine. We disposed of nearly all of them Monday and Tuesday. Please mail 500 more at once to Oswego, N. Y. One of my workers sold 72 copies the other afternoon and evening. Another worker, a beginner, sold 59 copies. The sowing time has come; the harvest will soon be here.”

On the ninth we received the following telegram from this same brother:—

“Send 500 copies of Life and Health to Salamanca, N. Y.”

This makes 1,500 copies, October number, this brother has ordered between October 3 and 9.

A school-teacher in Florida, Miss May Vaughn, who desired to take a little recreation, ordered a large number of copies of Life and Health to circulate for a few weeks before opening her fall term of school. She writes as follows:—

“I have just returned from canvassing for Life and Health, and am glad to report satisfactory results for a freshman. My first day I sold 102 copies in the business section of the city in six hours’ time, but being unused to walking, I became very tired, and after that I canvassed only two or three hours a day; but on making up the average on my sales for the entire time, I found I sold at the rate of twelve copies an hour, or 96 copies a day of eight hours’ time, and I enjoyed my work very much indeed.”

The following is from Mrs. Phoebe Frost and her daughter, who have been working for some time in Florida. These sisters had no idea that they could do anything in the way of selling periodicals, but were persuaded to try Life and Health and Liberty. After selling 1,000 copies of Liberty and 500 copies of Life and Health, they wrote as follows:—

“I forward you the remainder due you on Life and Health and Liberty. We are much pleased with the Educational number of Life and Health. We hope we shall be able to use some. We will let you know what we shall need after the camp-meeting. If the Educational number of Life and Health is exhausted, we will want the next number of Liberty. We can sell either. We have proved them both.”

Mrs. A. D. Blackmer, New York City, who does some missionary work with Life and Health as time and opportunity permit, writes as follows:—

“The October number of Life and Health came to hand yesterday. I am much pleased with its autumn dress and general improvement. I disposed of fifteen copies of the September number at the Frances Willard W. C. T. U. yesterday, and the president gave me her subscription, stating that her husband was very much pleased with Life and Health.”

Another worker, Mrs. M. J. Gatton, who works as she can find time aside from her household duties, writes:—

“Enclosed please find money-order for the last shipment of Life and Health. My success with the paper is good, and I find it increasing in popularity all the time. Please send me, as soon as they are ready, 50 copies of the October issue.”

Good Wages for a Good Work

Those who read the preceding reports will note that the worker who sold the 70 copies one afternoon cleared $4.20, and the beginner who sold 59 copies cleared $3.54. They will notice that Miss Vaughn cleared regularly 72 cents an hour on all her sales. This is a pretty good salary. What these workers are doing, others can do, for they have nothing in their favor which can not be acquired by almost any one. Those who are now in the field, however, must be congratulated on having had the power to discern a favorable opportunity, and to be situated so they could actually improve it. While making good wages, they are distributing a large amount of excellent literature.

New Prices

The new prices on Life and Health are as follows:—

Single copy, 10 cents.

2 to 25 copies, 5 cents each.

25 to 500 copies, 4 cents each.

Special rates on orders of 500 or more copies.

The regular subscription price, beginning Jan. 1, 1908, will be 75 cents.

10 or more copies, one year, to one address, one order, 45 cents a copy.

Foreign subscriptions, including Canada, $1 a year.

Old subscribers may, before Jan. 1, 1908, renew their present subscription for one year from the date of expiration at the old subscription price, 50 cents.

New subscribers who before January 1 subscribe for the year 1908, will receive free the October, November, and December numbers.

The same rate of discount, forty per cent, on subscriptions, will be allowed agents.

Order of any State tract society, or direct from Life and Health, Washington, D. C.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.—Ed.]

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

Lizzie Symons, Sterling, Mich., Signs and tracts.

J. A. Holton, McIntosh, Minn., Liberty, Signs, and Sendebud.

Ross Hartwell, 166 Oak St., Mason City, Iowa, periodicals and tracts.

J. S. Killen, 183 Flint St., Asheville, N. C., publications for pioneer work.

Miss Ruby Johnson, Celoron, N. Y., Liberty, Instructor, Life and Health.

Mrs. Jas. F. Woods, 322 South Detroit St., Warsaw, Ind., Watchman and Signs.

James Johnson, Springfield, Mo., Signs, Instructor, Liberty, and tracts for reading-rack.

R. T. Nash, Spartanburg, S. C., can use a liberal supply of our periodicals in tent work, and will be very glad to make use of even shelf-worn tracts which the tract societies and depositories can not otherwise dispose of.

Addresses

THE post-office address of Elder H. W. Reed is Lemmon, S. D.

The address of Elder B. F. Purdham is 162 Morgantown St., Uniontown, Pa.

The clerk of the Harrisburg (Pa.) church desires to correspond with Mrs. John Casey and Mary Weigand, whose names appear upon the record of the church. Any one who will forward to the undersigned the present address of these individuals will confer a great favor upon the above church. Address George W. Spies, Box 376, Harrisburg, Pa.

Fire at Union College

The report of the fire at Union College, printed on the twentieth page, will be read with much regret by all our people. We extend our sympathy to those who are most directly affected by this occurrence.

Medical Convention in Southern California

THE medical convention in southern California, notice of which is given on the twenty-first page, will be attended by several representatives of the General Conference. Dr. W. A. Ruble, the secretary of the Medical Department, has already left Washington for this meeting, and will visit the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium, and probably some other institutions, on the way. He will be absent about a month.

Encouraging Progress in India

IN a recent letter from Elder J. L. Shaw, of India, we learn that they are well and of good courage, and that souls are accepting the message. He speaks of having received very encouraging letters from Elder J. S. James, of Bangalore, South India. Several have taken their stand there for the Sabbath. The teacher of whom Brother James is learning the Tamil language, is just on the point of accepting the truth.

Seminary and Sanitarium Church Organized

ON Sabbath, October 12, there was organized, at the Washington Sanitarium, the Seminary and Sanitarium Church. This new church starts out with a membership of fifty-four, which will probably be increased within a few weeks when several of those in attendance receive letters from other churches to which they now belong. The board of State officers is as follows: Elders, Dr. D. H. Kress and Prof. H. R. Salisbury; deacons, C. H. Hayton and A. O. Kalstrom; clerk, Mrs. W. E. Hancock; treasurer, O. F. Butcher; librarian, Mrs. Dr. Ruble. The church will meet at the Sanitarium until the new college building is erected.

Work Among Foreigners

By Editor

AN announcement dealing with the work among the foreigners in this country and appointing a meeting for the German workers will be found on the twenty-second page. The facts stated in this article will be of interest to all our readers, and we therefore direct attention to it.

Central New England Conference Session

In response to an invitation from Elder E. W. Farnsworth, the president of the Atlantic Union Conference, Elder W. A. Spicer, the secretary of the Mission Board, attended the annual session of the Central New England Conference, which was held at South Lancaster, Mass., last week, continuing over Sabbath and Sunday.

Success Selling Life and Health

By Editor

ON page 23 will be found some interesting matter relating to the success of some of our agents who are selling Life and Health. We are confident that many others would engage in this work if they were convinced of the possibilities offered for self-supporting missionary effort, and we therefore invite their attention to the actual experiences which are described in this article. We hope that many will decide to send in a trial order after learning what others are doing.

The Toluca Industrial Advocate

We have received the first two numbers of the Toluca Industrial Advocate, issued in the interest of the Toluca Industrial School and Orphans’ Home, conducted by Elder D. T. Shireman at Toluca, N. C. These issues contain pictures of the Hildebran Academy and the Toluca School, and some account of their work. We heartily commend the good work undertaken by Brother Shireman in the interest of the homeless and needy, and trust that he may receive the support to which his consecrated efforts are entitled.

The Current Number of Liberty

By Editor

THE current number of Liberty will be ready for distribution by the time this paper is read, and can be ordered at any time. It consists of forty-eight pages of excellent matter, well illustrated, and dealing with vital issues. Prominence is given in this issue of Liberty to the outlook for religious liberty in this country in view of the papal theory of government and the present attitude of Rome toward the Constitution of the United States. Every student of prophecy will be interested in this subject. Sixty-five thousand copies of the last number of Liberty were circulated, and this number is worthy of even a wider circle of readers. Under the new arrangement of prices, agents can make good wages by selling this magazine. Write to this Office for particulars.

Scholarship the Fruit of Christian Effort

By Editor

In the article entitled “Scholarship the Fruit of Christian Effort,” which appears in our Field Work department this week, there is a suggestion which will prove of incalculable worth to the young person desirous of obtaining an education and training for the Lord’s work. Let none who have such a desire fail to read the article.

Increasing Periodical Circulation

A VIGOROUS and organized effort is now being made to increase the circulation of our periodicals, and Brother I. D. Richardson, who has had a successful experience in the canvassing work both in this country and in India, has come to Washington to co-operate with this effort. He will first take charge of a company of workers who will engage in the sale of our periodicals in the District of Columbia.

Plans for Future Issues of the Signs

By Editor

An important announcement concerning the plans for the future issues of the Signs of the Times will be found on the second page of this issue of the REVIEW, and it should be read by all. Particulars are given about the forthcoming double Missions number and the Bible Reading series to follow. It is gratifying to know that the regular weekly circulation of the Signs is now over forty thousand copies, and several times that number of copies of the great Missions special ought to be distributed throughout this country. Let all the people co-operate heartily with the publishers in this effort.

Missionary Volunteer Reading Course

By Milton E. Kern

CHANGED conditions make it impossible for the tract societies to handle two of the books for our reading course. Please note carefully the following directions concerning ordering these books:—

“Early Writings,” 75 cents.

“Into All the World,” cloth, 50 cents; paper, 35 cents.

“Outline of Mission Fields,” sent free to all who order “Into All the World,” either at the same time such order is filled or later.

· World Map, showing prevailing religions, 50 cents.

“Pastor Hsi,” cloth, $1; paper, 65 cents. (This book can be had bound with the book “One of China’s Scholars,” which gives the story of the life of Pastor Hsi up to his conversion; cloth, $1.25.)

Everything should be ordered from the Review and Herald, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C., except that “Early Writings” may be ordered through any tract society or other publishing houses if desired.

The course has already begun. Let thousands of our young people enrol at once. Order the books, and send your name for enrolment to your conference secretary of young people's work.

M. E. Kern.

Donation for Work Among Colored People

By Editor

The editor acknowledges the receipt of one dollar for the work among the colored people, from “a lover of the truth.”

Elder Thompson Attends Florida Camp Meeting

ELDER G. B. THOMPSON left Washington last week to attend the annual camp-meeting in Florida. He will probably visit other places before his return.