An Awful Record by Editor

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 19, 1909

An Awful Record

By Editor

THREE presidents of the United States—Lincoln, Garfield, and McKinley—were assassinated by men on fire with whisky. The murderer of McKinley was born in a saloon, spent fourteen years of his life in a saloon, and when he went to Buffalo to do his awful work, lived in a saloon.

In the United States alone more than one billion seven hundred million dollars are spent annually for intoxicating liquors, bringing poverty and untold misery to thousands of homes. But there is a waking up on the part of the people, and a mighty effort is being made to stay this tide of evil. To help on the good work the leading theme in the September number of the Signs of the Times Monthly magazine will be on the subject of temperance. Following are the titles and a brief outline of some of the articles that will appear:—

“The Hereditary Effect of Intemperance,” by Lucas Albert Reed. In this article Professor Reed reviews the recent report of Dr. T. A. MacNicholl, vice-president of the American Association for the Study of Alcohol and Narcotics, in which the doctor relates his discoveries of the frightful inroads that alcoholism is making in New York City. His report is based on the examination of thirty thousand schoolchildren and others.

“The Effect of Tea and Coffee, and Their Leading to Alcoholic Drinks,” by George A. Hare, M. D.

“Tendency of Highly Seasoned and Other Improper Foods to Produce Intemperance,” by D. H. Kress, M. D., of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium.

“The Effect of Alcohol on the System from the Standpoint of the Scientist,” by H. F. Rand, M. D., medical superintendent of the St. Helena Sanitarium, St. Helena, Cal.

“The Effect of Tobacco on the System, and How It Strengthens the Drink Habit,” by A. J. Sanderson, M. D.

“How to Overcome the Appetite for Strong Drink,” by the editor.

“The Demands of Temperance,” a Bible reading, by Elder J. O. Corliss.

“Our Reasonable Service,” by Mrs. E. G. White. This article shows that it is only reasonable that we should lead a temperate and well-ordered life.

In the Home department there will appear a pathetic story illustrating the evils of intemperance.

The Religious Liberty department will be kept up as usual.

Elder C. L. Taylor will furnish a very interesting article, entitled, “The Sabbath to Be Restored.”

The cover design in two colors is taken from a photograph of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Valley, California, and presents a very pleasing picture. The height of the falls is twenty-six hundred feet.

Fifty-three thousand copies of the July number were printed and sold. The first edition of the August number was fifty thousand. Agents are meeting with good success in selling the Signs of the Times magazine, and we invite you most heartily to take part in the circulation of the September number. Twenty-five copies cost one dollar. Selling them for ten cents each, the agent receives two dollars and a half. One hundred copies cost four dollars. You sell them for ten dollars. Order early of your tract society.

Agents wanted in every city and town.

Ask for the “Signs Worker;” study the paper and the canvass. Take hold of the work with energy and zeal, and success will crown your efforts. Address Signs of the Times, Mountain View, Cal.