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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 23, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 38.

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Porto Rico

By Wm. Steele

WE arrived here safely, and are now located in Mayaguez. This seems to be about the center of the island geographically. All points are easier reached from this place than from San Juan, although that is a larger and wealthier place. Living is extremely high, unless one subsists on yuca, beans, and garbanzas. We are told that later there will be a greater variety of vegetables and fruits.
As yet we have found no Sabbath-keepers on the island, but we have not visited Arecibo. Next Sabbath I hope to gather a few interested ones and start a Sabbath-school. We have rented a house that will seat from thirty to forty persons, and as soon as possible will begin to hold some public meetings each week. However, we desire to visit Arecibo and Aguadilla first, where, it is reported, some are already keeping the Sabbath.
There is nothing new to write about the people and their customs, as they are about the same as in all Spanish-American countries. So we can fall into line without much difficulty.
Wm. Steele.