Messages Concerning the “Signs” Campaign

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 14, 1907

Messages Concerning the “Signs” Campaign

From Elder G. F. Watson, president of the Colorado Conference:— “I have briefly looked over the Missions number of the Signs of the Times, and wish to say that it is far the best ever gotten out. Elder Geo. B. Thompson is right when he says, ‘If we as a people stop short of circulating a million copies of this Missions number of the Signs, we shall be remiss in our duty.’ May God bless the dear old Signs.”

From Elder F. M. Burg, president of Western Washington Conference:— “I wish to express my appreciation of the splendid effort that has been put forth in the make-up of the Missions number of the Signs of the Times. I hope that when the churches receive their first instalment and become acquainted with the merits of the paper, they will double their subscriptions and greatly enlarge their plans to this end. We will do all we can in this conference to enlist the people in a vigorous campaign in circulating this special number, and also arouse a new enthusiasm in the churches to increase the circulation of the regular weekly issue of the Signs.”

From Elder Wm. Covert, president of the Northern Illinois Conference:— “I am greatly pleased with the Signs of the Times, and know full well that it contains some of the very best matter that comes from our presses. We are planning to put in another laborer in behalf of the circulation department of our periodical work and

our small literature. I feel quite sure that there is much latent energy represented in our people that ought to be in harness in order that this great work be carried forward without tugging so much. Certainly we have reached important times in this work, and it behooves every one to be up early and to work constantly every hour while the sun shines.”

From Elder A. T. Robinson, president of the Nebraska Conference:— “A copy of the Missions number of the Signs of the Times has come to hand. I think this excels every previous attempt in getting out a special. I certainly agree with the statement quoted in your letter that ‘a million copies of this paper ought to be circulated.’ The only question in my mind is, Are we sufficiently organized to accomplish this work? Organization is the one thing necessary.”

“We have been very much broken up this summer on account of building, moving, etc., but we hope soon to be all harnessed, ready for aggressive work.”