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Review and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 45.

Life and Health
Earlier text: Pennsylvania

The Petition Campaign

By H. W. Reed

We hope that all our people are heartily engaged in a petition campaign against the Johnston Sunday bill now pending in Congress. This work should be carried forward intelligently and enthusiastically. Many should now be interviewed and urged to sign the petition against this bill. A mighty stir should be made throughout the entire State over this question. We should cause an avalanche of well-written letters, together with thousands of petitions, to roll in upon the next Congress. The amount of good that can thus be accomplished is incalculable, and eternity alone must reveal it. To some of our national lawmakers this descent of letters and petitions will come with an irresistible force, and they will be strengthened to oppose the Sunday bill.
This petition campaign ought to be a means of educating the people of Wisconsin in regard to the principles of religious liberty, its blessings, and also to show them the evils of religious legislation. Every Seventh-day Adventist should be a religious liberty advocate. Every conference laborer should take time to teach the people the true principles of religious liberty, both by pen and by voice. As this is a live question, we should all be electrified, or charged, with it, so that all who come in contact with us will feel a shock.—H. W. Reed, in the Wisconsin Reporter.

Catholic Federation

In a speech in Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 17, 1904, Bishop McFaul, of Trenton, N. J., a Roman Catholic prelate, speaking of Catholic federation, said:—
“Federation is an organization whose aim is to unite all the Catholic nationalities of the United States into one body for their civil, social, and religious advancement.”
“It will not be long before the federation will have fifteen million Catholics under its banners, and when that time comes, there is no nation on the face of the earth that dare refuse to give us audience when Catholics raise their voices on any question of state in which they are interested.”

Religious Liberty Notes

“It is hard for us to learn that the same right to hold and express honest convictions of truth which we so fondly claim for ourselves, we are in duty bound to extend to others who may differ from us, however widely.”
One sister engaged in religious liberty work writes as follows: “We are praying and trusting that religious liberty may still be granted us a little longer, while we endeavor to redeem the time and do the work we should have done long ago.” She adds, “Your religious liberty post-cards are fine, and will do a good work.”
A brother in Michigan writes: “It is certainly very cheering when the word comes down the line, calling us to more activity in the service of our dear Master. After reading a number of passages from Matthew 24 in our services, I read your letter, and told of the petition blanks I had received, and asked all to hold up their hands who were willing to go out and do what they could to secure names to the petitions, and every hand went up that we could expect, would do anything. An aged man, who lives near the place where we hold our meetings, was present, and when he heard the subject presented, he expressed a desire to have a hand in the good work.”

Annie R. Smith Enters the Work

By John Norton Loughborough

helper, at Charlestown, Mass., in the person of Annie R. Smith.
Sister Annie, who had the experience of the first and second messages, had nearly finished her course of study in a ladies' seminary at Charlestown. By invitation of her mother, she attended a meeting held by Brother Bates, at Somerville, Mass., near Charlestown. Here she heard the subjects of the sanctuary, the third angel’s message, and the Sabbath, and accepted the truth. She immediately left the school, and went home to West Wilton, N. H. There she saw a call in the REVIEW for help. God laid the burden on her to respond to the call. She accordingly wrote her convictions to Brother White, and was very soon at her post of duty—just the help they needed.
The spirit of consecration that actuated and sustained her is well expressed in her own words, printed in the REVIEW, Vol. II, No. 7:— “I trust I have forsaken all to follow the Lamb whithersoever he leads the way. Earth has entirely lost its attractions. My hopes, joys, affections, are now all centered in things above and divine. I want no other place than to sit at the feet of Jesus, and learn of him—no other occupation than to be in the service of my Heavenly Father—no other delight than the peace of God, which passeth all understanding.”
To give some idea of what she had forsaken, let it be remembered that she and her brother had a standing offer of one thousand dollars a year, with room and board, for three years, to take charge of an academy. This she left for the position of proof-reader and copyist on the REVIEW, for little more than her board and needful clothing. Such was one of the “early sacrifices” in this cause. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

The Opportune Time

THAT the fall of the year is fully as good as summer or spring, if not better, for our field workers is being demonstrated beyond controversy by our faithful canvassers who are now in the field. In twenty-four hours a brother in Kansas took orders to the value of $81.75; the same week another brother obtained $71 worth of orders in thirty-five hours. Nor is such success confined to the middle West. From all parts of the field, most excellent reports are being received. In the Northwest several successful institutes have been held, resulting in small, but well-selected, trained companies of workers entering the field to push the work this fall and winter. Their reports show that the Lord is blessing, as he always does, the trained, consecrated worker in efforts to further his kingdom on the earth.
In some parts of the South the best canvassing season of the year is just opening, and the workers there are reaping a rich harvest.
Many are in the field, but there are hundreds of our people who are doing very little to advance the cause of truth, whose efforts are needed in this branch of God's work. The Lord is blessing with many rich experiences the work of those who have made a conscientious, faithful study of the art of Christian salesmanship, and the financial returns are such that we can truly say that the canvasser is the most prosperous of any of the workers in the Lord's army.
There is still abundant opportunity to enter the field and make a large delivery before the holidays. Everything favors the worker who enters the field for the first time at this season of the year. People are ready to buy. They desire to secure books for gifts which contain something better than the light, trashy literature of the day, and our subscription books appeal to thinking people as filling this want. At this time of the year, people, especially those in the country districts, have more leisure than at any other time; the crops are harvested, and farmers are beginning to think of some good reading-matter for the long winter evenings, and are willing to spend money for the right kind of food for the mind. Everything points to this as the opportune time for bringing the glad news of a soon-coming Saviour to the attention of the people.
If through this monitor, the Lord is striving to show you in which direction the path of duty lies, and it points to the book work, now is the time for you to make a start. A letter to your State agent will bring him to your home, prepared to give you necessary training, and start you successfully as one of the “King's messengers.”
Now is the time for us to press the work as never before, while the Lord still holds the powers of darkness in abeyance.

The Publishing Work

Conducted under the auspices of the General Conference Publishing Department.
C. H. JONES   -   -   -   -   Chairman
E. R. PALMER   -   -   -   -   Secretary
H. H. HALL   -   -   -   -   Assistant Secretary

Experiences in the Publishing Work—No. 13

WITH the increased size of what was, and still is, the denominational paper of our people, there was a reasonable degree of prosperity, giving marked evidence that the work of the third angel’s message “had come to stay.”
Elder Joseph Bates, in speaking of this prosperity of the cause, in No. 5 of Volume II, says: “Within two years the true Sabbath-keepers have increased fourfold in Vermont and New Hampshire. Within one year they have more than doubled their numbers, and they are daily increasing as the paper and messengers [preachers] go forth.”
During the publication of Volume II Elders R. F. Cottrell, Lyman Sperry, Ingraham, Joseph Baker, and other public speakers, eight in all, became connected with the message; these, added to the eight new ministers of the previous volume, gave a fresh impetus to the work.
Volume II differed from Volume I in that it was opened for letters from believers, and for quite full reports from various parts of the field. This was a decided improvement, as it gave encouragement to the churches, and made the REVIEW a “live paper.”
It was during the publishing of this volume of the REVIEW that our people fought their great battle on the no-law theory, especially the reply of Elder J. N. Andrews to the writings of O. L. R. Crozier, entitled, “The Seventh-day Sabbath Abolished.”
Brother Cyrenius Smith, of Jackson, Mich., invited Elder Andrews to a free home with them while writing his articles entitled, “Review of Crozier.” These were afterward made up in a thirty-two-page pamphlet with cover. Much earnest prayer ascended from Brother Andrews while writing his reply to Crozier. Often was his voice heard in subdued tones, far into the night, pleading with the Lord for light wherewith to meet these objections; and when light came, praise and thanksgiving ascended to the Giver. It was on such occasions that there were heard the prayers: “O Lord, guide me in using this light! O Lord, help me to smite this once!” etc. Elder Andrews’ articles, referred to above, appeared first in Nos. 11, 12, of the REVIEW published Feb. 3, 17, 1852.
The increased size of the REVIEW, and the increased demand among those accepting the truth for the personal visits of Brother and Sister White, were a heavy burden for these faithful servants to bear. In this condition they cried earnestly for the Lord to send them a helper for the literary work on the paper—proof-reading, etc.
The ministry of angels, working for the answering of prayer, even when the petitioner sees no token of it, is not all confined to the case of Daniel, as recorded in chapter ten of his prophecy. While Brother and Sister White were praying, the Lord was preparing them a

The International Congress on Tuberculosis

By W. A. R.

The statistics furnished by the congress on tuberculosis were so striking and so significant that it seems to me important our people should understand the ravages of this disease, and awake to the necessity of engaging actively in a campaign against it. The Census Bureau of the United States is constantly compiling statistics in regard to this and other causes of death in this country. This work has not as yet been thoroughly organized in all the States, owing to the inability to secure the co-operation of all State authorities. Steady progress, however, has been made in this direction since its inception twenty-eight years ago. At present there are fifteen States which have laws enforcing adequate registration. These are Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Indiana, California, Colorado, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and South Dakota. The area under such registration includes 41,758,037 of the population of the United States, being 48.8 per cent.
In his letter accepting the presidency of the International Congress on Tuberculosis, President Roosevelt referred to the loss of two hundred thousand lives a year in our country from this cause. The agitation over this question the past few years has done wonders in lessening the death-rate. The following is the death-rate per 100,000 population in 1855 and in 1906 respectively:—
Massachusetts, 1855 ..........500 Massachusetts, 1905 ..........210 England and Wales, 1855 .....370 England and Wales, 1905 .....170
The comparison of the ravages of tuberculosis per 100,000 population in the country and city localities (this comparison was made in 1900 and in 1890):—
City, 1890 ..................300 Country, 1890 .................180 City, 1900 ...................200 Country, 1900 ................120
Another statement is made of the comparison of tuberculosis per 100,000 among male and female inhabitants in 1900:—
Male, city ..................230 Female, city ................180 Male, country ...............120 Female, country .............140
Here is a comparison between the Indian, colored, and white races in deaths from tuberculosis for each 100,000 of the population:—
Indian ......................506 Colored .....................485 White .......................173
The number of deaths for each 100,000 between the ages of fifteen and forty-four, and the effect of conjugal relation, are illustrated by this outline:—
Males, single ...............300 Females, single .............220 Males, married ..............200 Females, married ............240 Males, widowed ..............660 Females, widowed ............350
According to occupation, here are a few statements of deaths among persons over ten years of age, to 100,000 of population, in 1900:—
Marble and stone cutters ...540 Printers ....................435 Bookbinders, etc. ...........398 Musicians and teachers ......349 All occupied males ..........236 All occupied females ........172 Physicians and surgeons .....168 School-teachers .............144 Clergymen ...................123 Bankers and officials ........92 Nurses ......................100
The following statistics are given by the tubercular infirmary of the Metropolitan Hospital of New York. Of 14,372 patients admitted, the sexes were represented thus:—
Men ................11,734, or 82% Women ...............2,683, or 18%
Of 9,903 cases classified by ages, the very large proportion were from those in the most useful ages in life:—
From 20 to 50 years .......68% All other ages .............31%
We often excuse the fearful death-rate from tuberculosis on the ground that it occurs mostly among the foreign element in our large cities. The following outline by nationalities shows the fallacy of this belief. This is based on the United States Census of 1900. Every other line represents the number of tuberculosis cases among 13,610 people, and the intermediate lines represent the percentage of people of the named nationality in this number:—
Natives of U. S. ....5,832, or 42% Native born .................23% Irish ..............2,978, or 21% Natives of Ireland ..........20% Germans ...........1,109, or 8% German born ..................22% Italians .............896, or 6% Italian born ..................6% English ..............346, or 2½% Natives of England ............4%
A comparison of the death-rate from various diseases, as reported by the Bureau of Statistics, is here represented:—
Tuberculosis ...............11.2% Pneumonia ...................9.8% Heart-disease ...............8.6% Violence ....................7.6% Intestinal ..................7.1% Kidney ......................6.4% Apoplexy ....................4.6% Cancer ......................4.4% All other causes ...........40.3%
Next week we hope to give some observations from the pathological department of the exhibit. W. A. R.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By R. I. KEATE

Notice!
Those desiring names for missionary purposes can get a list by addressing the writer, at Marlow, Ala. Please state how many names you wish. These names have been furnished by canvassers.
R. I. KEATE, State Agent.

Medical Missionary Department

Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference
W. A. GEORGE, M. D.,     -    -    ·    Chairman W. A. RUBLE, M. D.,     -    -    ·    Secretary

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. Those responding to requests for papers should send only clean copies, neatly folded, and securely wrapped.—Ed.]
The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
James Harvey, 1055 Brush St., Oakland, Cal., denominational papers and tracts.
J. S. Morris, Box 82, Dothan, Ala., Watchman, Signs, Review, Life and Health, and Liberty.
Elder E. W. Webster, 2104 Mitchell St., Tampa, Fla., denominational papers and tracts in English and Spanish.
Miss Gussie Jensen, 2001 Red River St., Austin, Tex., Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Liberty, and Life and Health.

Business Notices

THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.
Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

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We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
WANTED.—Man and wife to work on farm. Must be Sabbath-keepers. Good place for a German to do missionary work part of winter. Address Knute Nelson, Bennington, Neb.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; 64 cents a gal. in half barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
WANTED.—A Seventh-day Adventist family to take a girl five years old. She has an affectionate, cheery disposition, no bad habits, and is easily managed. For full particulars address Mrs. Ellen G. Hadley, 166 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, D. C.
WANTED.—To correspond with isolated Sabbath-keepers who wish church and church-school privileges; those who wish to “leave the large cities,” and health-seekers. All about the beautiful Mesilla Valley of New Mexico. Wm. A. Ross, Las Cruces, N. M.
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—Relinquishments of two beautiful 160-acre homesteads near Denver, Colo. Well adapted to poultry and dairying. Good crops, markets, and excellent soil. Owners desire to be free to continue in canvassing work. Address R. B. Barker, Lyons, Colo.
WANTED.—Physician or graduate nurse and wife to buy half interest in bath- and treatment-rooms, equipped with all modern appliances, in a good town, with promising development of sanitarium work. For price and particulars address J. E. Lanchas, Brunswick, Ga.
FOR SALE.—500,000 beautiful Bible mottoes; over 95,000 sold in 5 months just past. Mothers, fathers, and children love our mottoes. 50 Imported Cards, size 4 x 7½, $1.75; 50 heavy paper, 12 x 16, $3; 100, $5. Sent by mail. Address, with stamps, Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—Best opening in California for a physician; an established practise, office equipments, and treatment-rooms centrally located. Price, $1,250 one half the value. Population, 45,000. Called to another field; will sell soon. Address T. S. Whitelock, M. D., 1027 Fifth St., San Diego, Cal.
FOR SALE.—For $900 one ten-room house with grocery store attached. Good condition and location; concrete sidewalk, shade-trees, well, etc. One four-room house (new); good location, garden, outbuildings; rent, $6.50 a month. Price, $700. All or half interest in a fourteen-room house (concrete), half completed. No indebtedness. References given and required. Whole, $1,200; half, $600. Also one-half interest in a well-established concrete manufacturing factory of both machinery and building material for the trade. Has outgrown possibility of managing it alone. An extraordinary opportunity for one or more good mechanics in wood and iron. Price, $1,200. Write at once to E. P. Auger, Corinth, Miss.

Obituaries

TALL.— Elizabeth Ethel Tall, of Gladstone, Manitoba, died of typhoid fever, Oct. 11, 1908, after an illness of two weeks. She was born in Ontario, Feb. 5, 1885. She accepted the Sabbath about two years before her death, and died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. L. Stewart.
SMITH.— Sarah, wife of Brother George Smith, of Bay City, Mich., died Sept. 27, 1908, aged fifty-seven years and twenty-eight days. Sister Smith had been a faithful member of the Bay City Seventh-day Adventist church for over nine years. A husband and four daughters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. A. R. Sanborn.
MCKENNEY.— Died at Albany, Ore., Oct. 4, 1908, Brother T. E. McKenney, aged fifty-four years. Brother McKenney had suffered from heart-disease and dropsy for some time. During his long sickness he was very patient and hopeful in God. He leaves a wife, two sons, and a daughter to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 11:11. Daniel Nettleton.
BENSON.— Burnie Benson, oldest son of Brother and Sister Andrew Benson, died in a hospital at Hoquiam, Wash., Oct. 11, 1908, as a result of burns caused by the accidental discharge of blasting-powder. Burnie was born at Ashland, Wis., Aug. 27, 1887. He was baptized by Elder T. H. Watson, and united with the Hoquiam church about three years ago, since which time he has been a faithful member of the church. The father and mother, three sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:14-18, and we laid him to rest to await the glorious resurrection. J. J. Clark.
LARABEE.— Died near Forest, Idaho, Sept. 28, 1908, Sister Iva Louisa Larabee, daughter of Brother P. D. Larabee, aged 32 years, 1 month, and 13 days. The father and brothers and sisters sorrow, but they hope to meet her in the resurrection morning. The funeral and burial took place September 30, at Moscow, Idaho. Words of comfort, based on 1 Thess. 4:16-18, were spoken by the writer. F. D. Starr.
SHEARER.— William R., aged 33 years, 11 months, and 18 days; and George R., aged 27 years, 9 months, and 5 days, died Sept. 6, 1908, at Wichita, Kan. They were sons of Brother and Sister Shearer, formerly of Cawker City, Kan., but recently moved to Wichita. William died of diabetes, from which he had suffered for some time, and George died of erysipelas. The death of these sons, occurring but six hours apart, was a severe blow to these aged pilgrims, but they hope for a reunion when the angels of God are sent forth to gather his children home. The aged father and mother, two brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation by the writer, on the coming of Christ and the power of his resurrection. H. E. Kirk.
MCKINSTRY.— Fell asleep Sept. 24, 1908, at her home in Healdsburg, Cal., Nancy Mariah McKinstry, aged sixty-three years and eight months. She was born in Ohio, Feb. 10, 1845, and was married to H. H. McKinstry on March 21, 1856. She was the mother of six children, all of whom are living. Her last illness lasted about sixteen months, most of which time she was bedridden. She was never a member of a church until she was converted and baptized under the preaching of Elder Wm. Healey, about twenty years ago. During her last sickness she often expressed her trust in her Saviour. She always loved the Sabbath and its observance, and to read the Bible. Sister McKinstry came to California many years ago, by way of Panama. The vessel on which she was sailing was wrecked, and the large number of passengers and crew were landed on a small rocky island, where they remained for ten days with scarcely food or fresh water. At last they were rescued by an English man-of-war. Before they were out of sight of the island, it was covered with water. She and her husband have lived in Healdsburg for about nine years, coming here from the great wheat country of the Sacramento Valley. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. N. C. McClure.
PATTERSON.— Miss Olive Sage, daughter of John and Annie Sage, was born in the Township of Wheatland, Monroe Co., N. Y., Oct. 15, 1829, and died Friday evening, Sept. 18, 1908, aged 78 years, 11 months, and 3 days. She came to Michigan with her parents at the age of sixteen, settling in the vicinity of Holly. In 1852 she was married to Simeon B. Patterson, who passed away in 1869. To this union were born five children, two of whom, James and William, survive. It was under the labors of Elder D. H. Lamson and others about fifty years ago that Sister Patterson accepted the truth of the third angel's message. The church at Holly disbanded, and members moved away, until she was one of only two who were left. When the Adelphian Academy was established at Holly four years ago, a new organization was effected, and Sister Patterson was one of the charter members. The Holly Advertiser speaks as follows: “Mrs. Patterson was a truly noble woman, whose whole life was devoted to the service of others. Patient, loving, and kind, she was one of God's children, the memory of whose noble life will always be cherished in the hearts of all who knew her.” It was her earnest request that Elder Lamson's son should conduct the funeral service, and it so happened that he was in Michigan at the time of her decease. Elder E. K. Slade, of Holly, and Rev. F. E. Johnson (Methodist), who had been very kind during Sister Patterson's illness, assisted in the funeral service. J. G. Lamson.

Address

THE address of Elder E. W. Webster is 2104 Mitchell St., Tampa, Fla.

Addresses Wanted

By J. M. CALVERT

The addresses are wanted of the following, non-resident, non-reporting members of the Bronx Seventh-day Adventist church, New York City:—
Miss Anderson.
Miss Alice MacLately.
Mrs. L. A. Englehart.
Any one knowing the address of any of the above-named persons will confer a favor by notifying the church clerk, at 32 Union Square, Room 404, New York City.
J. M. CALVERT, Church Clerk.

Worth the Price of the Journal

Among the many interesting articles in the Signs of the Times monthly Special for November, there are three which demand special mention, any one of which is worth the price of the journal. These articles are entitled:—
1. “What is Spiritualism, Anyway?” by A. O. Tait.
2. “The Plan of Redemption,” by Mrs. E. G. White.
3. “Thanksgiving Dinner Menu,” by E. G. Fulton.
This number has a special cover design in colors, representing a harvest scene, and the whole journal is beautifully illustrated.

Subscription Price of Monthly Specials

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Annual Week of Prayer

By Editor

THE time of the annual week of prayer is set for December 12-19. The special readings prepared for this occasion will be printed in the REVIEW of November 19.

Encouraging Reports from Southern Field

ELDER G. A. IRWIN is spending a short time at headquarters after an absence of several weeks. He brings encouraging reports concerning the work and the outlook in the Southern field.

S. N. Curtiss Returns to Washington

After spending three weeks in Michigan, attending to various business matters, the manager of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, Brother S. N. Curtiss, returned to Washington last week.

Glendale Sanitarium Booklet

The management of the Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal., have issued an attractive booklet, giving full information concerning the institution and its work. This sanitarium is favorably located a short distance from Los Angeles, and is deserving of a good patronage, which we hope it will secure.

Agents Needed for Life and Health

AN interesting announcement concerning the November number of Life and Health is made on the second page. From the experiences reported, it will be seen that agents who are selling this magazine are doing well with it. There is plenty of good territory still unoccupied, and those who would like to take up this work are invited to correspond with this Office.

Notice Regarding November 26 Issue

By Editor

WE announce again that all notices which would ordinarily be printed in the REVIEW for November 26 must reach this Office in time to be printed in the issue of November 19, or they will be delayed until the first week in December.
The special Mission number will be the regular issue for November 26, and no announcements of any kind can be inserted in it.

Battle Creek Sanitarium Severs Connection

The following paragraph is taken from the November number of the Missionary Review of the World, where it appears as an item of news:—
The Battle Creek Sanitarium, with which this college [the American Medical Missionary College] under Dr. George D. Dowkontt is connected, has severed its connection with the Seventh-day Adventists, and Dr. Kellogg is no longer a member of that body. Last year four students were graduated, but already this year the college has begun with forty students, including Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Congregationalists, Episcopalians, and others.

Thanksgiving Special Issue

By Editor

By the time this number of the REVIEW reaches our readers, the large edition of the special issue to be distributed during Thanksgiving week will be completed. In order to print the required number in time, it has been necessary to run our press-room night and day for more than four weeks, and the handling of the paper has necessitated very long days in the bindery. This issue will be mailed in time to reach all the churches previous to the opening of the special campaign. We hope the reading of this paper may awaken interest on the part of many in the work which we are endeavoring to do throughout the world.

A. N. Allen Set Apart for Ministry

At the regular students’ meeting in the chapel of the Foreign Mission Seminary last Friday evening, Brother A. N. Allen, of the Seminary, was set apart to the work of the ministry. Brother Allen is under appointment to Peru, and will soon sail for his field of labor.

Conference Orders for the Special Review

By Editor

WE learn that the churches of the Nebraska Conference have definitely ordered thirty thousand copies of the special REVIEW, and that this number will be increased. From the Central New England Conference comes the good news that twenty thousand copies will be required in that conference, the South Lancaster church having agreed to use eight thousand copies. Churches in any conference which have not placed their orders should do so at once.

Western Branch Office to Relocate

The office of the western branch of the Review and Herald Publishing Association will doubtless be removed about Jan. 1, 1909, from Battle Creek, Mich., to some other suitable location in the Lake Union Conference, as the property in Battle Creek known as the West Building has just been sold. A portion of the old college farm and one house lot comprise the only real estate now owned by this association in Battle Creek, and this is now on the market.
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