The Health Reformer by Editor

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 28, 1871

The Health Reformer.

By Editor

As the management of the Reformer is confided to us, assisted by sister E. R. Fairfield, for the current year, we determine to leave no means untried to raise this journal in interest and usefulness, and to extend its circulation. We call especial attention to the following points:

1. It will contain thirty-two pages of reading matter. Those not pleased with Dr. Trall's department, will find pages enough besides his, where they can read tenfold their money's worth. And no one need feel disturbed with the doctor's extreme positions, as he alone is responsible for his views. The very term of “Special Department” shows this.

2. Mrs. White will have a special department in the Reformer, and will cheerfully free all from responsibility relative to what she may teach. We anticipate much interest in her department.

3. We shall treat the subject of health reform upon the authority of the sacred Scriptures, and well authenticated facts in the experiences of those who have shared the inestimable benefits of health reform. With our people, the Bible is the highest and safest authority, and that good old book is full of hygiene. The Book of books is also the highest authority with a large share of the masses whom we hope to reach with the simple, yet powerful facts which demand changes from the common habits of life. Here we hope to reach the people.

4. We shall enrich the columns of the Health Reformer with selections from the ablest and best works on life and health, and from the numerous health journals which come forth fresh from the press month after month.

Finally, with all the advantages within our reach we determine that the Reformer shall be the very best health journal in all the land.