A New Publication

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 18, 1908

A New Publication

Signs of the Times Monthly

READY JULY 15, 1908

In response to repeated and earnest calls from the field, the publishers of the Signs of the Times have decided to issue a monthly journal, covering all phases of the message, for the use of agents and pioneer missionary workers.

It will be printed in magazine form; pages about 6 x 9 inches; and will contain 52 pages, including cover.

The cover will be printed in two or more colors, and the whole magazine will be beautifully illustrated throughout.

This new monthly magazine is in nowise intended to take the place of the regular weekly Signs of the Times, which has been used so effectually for over a quarter of a century. That will be published the same as heretofore.

The weekly paper is for home study, free distribution among friends and neighbors, in reading-racks, and in connection with missionary correspondence and Bible work.

The Monthly magazine is for sale from house to house, and on the streets, by children, young people, old people, sisters, and others who are not sufficiently experienced, or have not had the training, to sell books.

At the late meeting of the General Conference Committee held in Washington, D. C., April 14 to 26, the whole question was carefully

considered, and the following resolution adopted:—

“Whereas, There is a strong demand from the field for a monthly magazine covering all phases of the message, to be used by agents in pioneer missionary work; and,—

“Whereas, For over a quarter of a century the Signs of the Times has been recognized as the pioneer missionary paper of this denomination; therefore,—

“Resolved, That we approve of the action of the board of directors of the Pacific Press Publishing Company in deciding to issue a monthly edition of the Signs of the Times in magazine form, with cover, to retail at ten cents a copy, this edition to be used especially to sell to business men as well as to the stores, and from house to house. And we further—

“Recommend, That the Pacific Press continue to publish the regular weekly edition of the Signs for general missionary work, the same as heretofore.”

The first number of this new journal will be dated August, 1908, but will be issued early in July.

This journal in its monthly issues will cover every phase of the gospel message in short, concise articles, which will appeal especially to busy business men as well as to others. All the details have not been arranged, but the following departments have been suggested:—

The Outlook

Under this heading, attention will be called to all the important events of the month in the physical, social, religious, and political world, and the bearing they have on the fulfilment of prophecy. In other words, it will be a review and outlook of world conditions, originally written and up to date, no article to exceed one column. Particular attention will be given to great missionary problems of all denominations, the needs of the fields, and the progress of the work. These articles will be illustrated by maps and charts, as well as by statistical information. Thrilling incidents, illustrating God’s providential care over his servants will also be given from time to time. This will be a most interesting and important part of the magazine.

Illustrated Bible Readings

Each number of the magazine will contain one or more short Bible-readings on some important topic, the answers to questions being given in the exact words of the Scripture.

Temperance

In this department, instruction will be given on true Christian temperance in all its various phases, as well as noting the progress made in the temperance-political field.

The Family Circle

Here it will be the purpose to present matter of interest and instruction to every member of the family, both old and young.

No reasonable expense will be spared to make this journal attractive and helpful to all classes.

Subscription Price

Single copies ........................ $ .10 5 to 25 copies, a copy .............. .05 25 to 500 copies, a copy ............ .04 500 to 1,000 copies, a copy ........ .03½ Special rates on large orders. Three months’ subscription .......... $ .25 Six months’ subscription ............ .50 Yearly subscription ................ 1.00 Ten or more copies, one year, to     one address, one order, each .... .50 Foreign subscriptions, including Canada .... 1.25

Agents Wanted in Every City and Town

Address your tract society, or— SIGNS OF THE TIMES MONTHLY. Mountain View, California.