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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 2, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 48.

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Calls for Workers

[We have received several articles from brethren in the Southeastern Union Conference regarding openings for the canvassing work. We condense these, and print them as one article, with the understanding that they are calls for new recruits, not appeals for book men to leave work elsewhere to respond, those in charge of the Southern work not desiring this.—ED.]

Florida

THE Florida fruit crop is excellent this year, as have been all other crops, which means money in circulation. The turpentine camps and phosphate mines, located in many sections of the State, are indeed fields for aggressive operation for the canvasser.
One town in the State sent a message by a sister who has just attended our camp-meeting, urging that some one visit that section and sell our literature. In response to that call, Brother W. T. Weaks, of Ohio, has hurried to the scene, and is already in active work. The Lord is wonderfully blessing his labors.
But this is only one of hundreds of sections in which no canvasser's voice has yet been heard. We need workers to enter the service. Any one interested in this field, is requested to address the writer at Orlando.
E. R. BUTTON, Field Agent.

Georgia

As I look out upon the vast amount of territory in this great State, untouched as yet with our books, I feel that the Macedonian cry should be raised here in this great State of the South, with its two millions of people who must hear this third angel's message. In the southern portion of the State there is practically no winter, and work can be done every month in the year. Those who are looking for such a field would do well not to pass Georgia by. May I hear from a goodly number asking for further information in reference to territory? Address me at 169 Bryan St., Atlanta.
W. S. FULBRIGHT, Field Agent.

North Carolina

The Lord's hand is in the work here. He has opened many doors. The people are very hospitable, and the canvasser can meet freely all classes of people, whether living in the large mansion or the humble cottage. Experience quickly demonstrates the fact that the printed page is to be an important medium in meeting the demands of this field. If there are those who feel a burden for this section of the Lord's vineyard, I shall be glad to hear from them at Hickory, N. C., Route 4.
H. B. TILDEN, Field Agent.

A Florida Canvasser's Experience

The writer spent five months on a missionary boat on Tampa Bay, and found that books can be sold successfully among all classes. He also spent three weeks in Lakeland and a near-by town, both of which had been previously canvassed, and sold and delivered one hundred twenty-five dollars' worth of books in that time.
Last summer, when many had the idea that it was too hot for work, I tried a little resident canvassing near Orlando, in territory that had been canvassed several times, and sold and delivered one hundred ninety-two dollars' worth of “Great Controversy” in sixteen days.
Our summers are cooled by the nearness of the ocean and Gulf, so we are able to work throughout the year.
Florida has three cities in which there is a wide field for the “King's Messengers,” such as our canvassers are known to be. Jacksonville, the gateway of our State, has a population of sixty-six thousand, and at least three good consecrated canvassers should locate there and remain for a year; Tampa, on the historic Tampa Bay, has a population of fifty thousand, and two consecrated workers are needed there; Key West, on an island in the extreme southern portion, has a population of some twenty-five thousand. One good canvasser could find splendid territory there for two years, as no work has been done.
We also have numerous towns ranging in population from two thousand to seven thousand. Along the Gulf coast are many villages and numerous islands, the inhabitants of which may never hear of this truth unless some one is stirred up to visit them with our literature. A missionary boat on Tampa Bay would have access to many foreign boats, besides the towns and villages to be reached from it. There is the St. John's River, by which towns and villages may be reached with a small launch. There is an inland waterway from St. Augustine to Miami, a distance of some three hundred miles, along which are numerous towns and villages waiting for this precious truth. Thousands of tourists frequent the east coast through the winter. This is a new field.
How can you remain in worldly business when the Macedonian cry is ringing in your ears? Take time to write to our State missionary secretary, E. R. Button, Orlando, Fla., and he will giveall information and assign territory. We welcome you to our favored clime.
LE ROY T. CRISLER.