Canvassing in South Carolina
By C. F. Dart
Books can be sold in South Carolina. The record for 1905, counting ten hours for a day for all the time put in, shows the daily profits to average as follows:— Agent No. 1, experienced .... $2.71+
Agent No. 2, first work ...... 2.42½
Agent No. 3, first work ....... .90½
Agent No. 4, new hand ........ 1.04
Agent No. 5, first work ........ 1.18
Agent No. 6, new hand ........ 2.12+
Agent No. 7, some experience ... 1.60½
Agent No. 8, new hand ........ 1.71
Agent No. 9, first work ........ .62
Agent No. 10, first work ...... 2.12
Agent No. 11, new hand ....... 1.06+ ‘The total average of profits is $1.59¼ for each ten hours' actual work. That which is put in figures is a very small part of it. All the canvassers were strengthened spiritually, and had many precious experiences. My brother, my sister, do you not want a part with us? Now is the time to work. A dollar made now and put into the cause will be worth ten at some future time. A book placed in the hands of the people now will be worth ten at some future time. The experience gained now will be worth ten times as much as that gained at some future period.