Especial Notice by Stephen N. Haskell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 7, 1874

Especial Notice.

By Stephen N. Haskell

We learn that quite a number of REVIEWS have been returned to the Office which have been sent out on trial, and also some Reformers, with the statement, “Not wanted.” After making some inquiries, we have learned the following facts:—

1. Some postmasters have returned the papers without even notifying the ones to whom they were sent, knowing they had not previously taken them.

2. In some instances, the postage has been called for and individuals have refused to pay it, not realizing that there was any for them to pay, when they really desired the paper and afterward regretted its being sent back.

3. Some have utterly refused to pay the postage, stating that they never subscribed for it. No doubt that in obtaining the names for the trial volume, some have not been as particular as they should have been, although there have been repeated statements in the REVIEW in regard to this point. The object of sending out the trial volume is to get the truth before those who are interested to read, and would read, especially men and women of moral worth who have influence in the community in which they live.

In view of the above, we recommend the following: Let those who have taken part in this work see at once that the postage is paid, and if the individual to whom the paper is sent has not interest enough to pay the postage himself, find some one that has. There are, at this time, thousands and thousands that might yet be found who would be anxious to have the periodicals and pay the postage, and might be benefited by reading them. By all means pay the postage for at least one quarter, and do it at once. This should be done, for it is against the law to send the paper to a person that is not a subscriber, and who does not pay the postage. It is expected that the directors will see that this is promptly attended to. The clerks at the Office will return the names that have been returned to the various Tract Society secretaries, and they will forward them to the directors, that they may see that other names are procured. But to save trouble at the Office of publication and to save trouble at the various post-offices, let the above plan be immediately adopted. S. N. HASKELL.