Back to the Land

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 13, 1904

UNDER the title “Back to the Land,” the editor of The Signs of the Times explains quite fully the reasons which have led the Pacific Press Publishing Company to remove their printing plant from Oakland to Mountain View, Cal. Among the reasons given are the high valuation and the consequent high taxation of property in the city; the cheaper land and the greater opportunity for cultivating the soil in the country; the difficulties with the labor unions; and the increased spirit of violence in the cities. Summing up the situation, the editor says: “With their crude, undigested, uncontrolled masses of restless humanity, ready for any magnetic leader, evil though he may be, the cities will lead in time and degree of violence. And again we say that, as we see these things, it behooves us to establish our center of work, if possible, in the quiet of the country.” It is stated that a branch office will be maintained in Oakland.