EXAMPLE OF COURAGE IN IOWA.
By S. N. Haskell
A CARD has been received at the REVIEW Office from a brother in Iowa, who orders two copies of the “Way of Life” sent to a subscriber for the SIGNS, and states that he first sent to the SIGNS Office, and that they referred him to the REVIEW Office, where he was referred to the president of his Conference, who in turn referred him to the REVIEW Office. Then he appeals in an earnest manner to send the “Way of Life” at whatever cost. Not a word of complaint, nor does his language show the slightest discouragement. Now the marvel to me is how his courage could hold out so good. “The Way of Life” was sent. But there is no need of all this trouble. There are brethren everywhere, who will obtain more or less subscribers during the year for the SIGNS and the REFORMER with the “Way of Life.” Every president of the various Tract Societies should order a sufficient number of “Way of Life” to furnish each director for all such purposes. If arrangements are made for the directors to order for themselves, the order should not be less than fifty copies. If they are preserved unsoiled, they can be returned to this Office at the expense of the person ordering. There is not a district in the country but that can get rid of more or less premiums if there is any interest at all to canvass for the SIGNS and REFORMER. To save the delay in ordering the SIGNS, let each church order eight or more copies of the SIGNS sent to one address. Then when a subscriber is found by a member of that church, one copy can be transferred, or another sent direct from the SIGNS Office. And until it arrives the subscriber can receive weekly one mailed to him by him who obtained his name. The liberal offer made by the Association to Tract Societies is such that those wishing no per cent themselves can offer the SIGNS and REFORMER with the “Way of Life” for the regular subscription price. This price paid into the Tract Society will pay for the premium and the periodicals. Men that have courage sufficient to hold on as did the brother mentioned above, we are sure will make good canvassers; and they should be encouraged. And unless their own Tract Society can furnish them with premiums, we invite them in behalf of the officers of the Mich. T. and M. Society to “Come over and help us.” S. N. HASKELL.