Subscriptions for the “Signs” (Weekly) by F. W. Paap

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 21, 1915

Subscriptions for the “Signs” (Weekly)

By F. W. Paap

Now that we have increased our Signs subscription list to more than double what it was (this has been largely accomplished by the ordering of large clubs), we feel that we must turn our attention in the direction of securing regular yearly subscriptions. Those who have been reading the Signs for the past few months, will want to have this bright, up-to-date periodical come regularly to their homes.

There are several advantages in such a plan: It will serve to complete the good work done and develop the interest already aroused. It will enable you to begin with some one else—another neighbor or friend—with your limited supply of this good paper. It will put the work on a paying basis, the regular subscription price being above the club rates.

This plan was in the minds of the brethren when they decided to make the Signs a special feature in this great home missionary campaign. The Pacific Press Publishing Association, in handling this periodical, has devoted all the profits to missions; but the profits are available only as a large number of yearly subscriptions are secured.

We believe that our people everywhere could do a splendid work by soliciting subscriptions for the Signs; and if you will study the following subscription rates, you will see that there is a good profit, a good commission, to those who will send four or more subscriptions at one time:—

Three months . . . . . . . . . . . . $ .50 Six months . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 One year (50 numbers) . . . . . . . . . . 1.75 One new yearly subscription and one renewal, or two new subscriptions, sent at one time, $3. Two new yearly subscriptions and one renewal, or three new subscriptions, sent at one time, $4. Three new yearly subscriptions and one renewal, or four new subscriptions, sent at one time, $5. Five or more copies to one person, six months, each 60 cents. Five or more copies to separate addresses, six months, each 65 cents.

Get four subscriptions at $1.75 each, and your commission is $2. Thousands of our people can do this if they will only try. We prefer to see you take up this work, however, from the soul-winning standpoint. The other will come as a natural consequence. If each one will make an earnest effort to secure four yearly subscriptions to the Signs weekly, we shall reach a still higher goal, and place this good periodical on a solid basis. We would suggest that preparatory to this subscription campaign a little instruction be given in all our churches with the view of greater efficiency.

Here is an excellent opportunity. With confidence in God, with a true love for sinners, and with a full appreciation of the value of this soul-winning agency, won't you put on the armor and go forth to do your best? God will surely bless.

F. W. PAAP.