A Ten-Thousand-Dollar Check
By E. R. Palmer
As an indication of the rapid growth of our publishing work, we have recently received a check for $10,000 from our Western Branch, in settlement for its September purchases. Brother J. W. Mace, the manager, says: “In token of our appreciation of the good services rendered in supplying our needs during the rush of 1914, we inclose the largest check ever sent by this office, $10,000.” The increase of business in our Western Branch this year has been a source of great encouragement. During the first eight months the increase of business over the corresponding period of 1913 amounted to $27,000. It seems evident that the Western Branch this year will establish a new record for our branch offices, above the $100,000 mark. Our home office was in a position to appreciate this large check just at this time; for on account of war conditions abroad, we have been making heavy investments in stock. Our purchases of paper in five weeks amounted to $10,500. While the business of the world is greatly disturbed and confused at this time, the work of our publishing houses continues to increase. We are thankful for these omens of God's care over his own, and are of good courage to push forward in the Lord's work with increased earnestness.