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Conference Book Sales and Domestic Peace

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 17, 1912

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 42.

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Conference Book Sales and Domestic Peace

A CARD just received from the secretary of the New Jersey Tract Society states that the book sales for that conference during September were the highest of any conference in the Columbia Union. The same mail brings us a report from West Pennsylvania, comparing their sales for September, 1912, with the corresponding month of 1911. In September, 1911, they sold $284.20 worth of books, and in September of 1912, $1,350.95. This shows a very encouraging gain. A report from Eastern Pennsylvania contains a comparative statement for the first nine months of 1911 and 1912. For 1911 the sales amounted to $5,565.85, and for the corresponding period of 1912, $10,621.20, a gain of about ninety per cent.
A STRIKING comment upon the evils of domestic infelicity is afforded by a recent decision of one of the leading railroads in the country, which declares against the employment of those having family difficulties and misunderstandings. It is argued that difficulties of this character particularly unfit persons for giving responsible service. The engineer who leaves home with unpleasant words, the remembrance of which rankles in his heart throughout the day, is unprepared for the trying situations which unexpectedly may arise in the course of his labor. Strong nerves, self-possession, true bravery, and faithful service are the results of a peaceful mind and a clear conscience. Haunting regret and stinging reproach are goading many men and women to-day into a state of nervous weakness, and some to ultimate insanity and suicide. We can do the best work for God and for humanity only as we live in all good conscience from day to day.