ABOUT TEXAS by R. M. Kilgore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 13, 1877

ABOUT TEXAS.

By R. M. Kilgore

We are receiving many letters from our brethren in different parts of the field, inquiring “about Texas”—its climate, advantages, and products. I take this method of answering, as we have not time to reply at length to each of them. The climate is delightful, and well adapted to benefit those coming from the North who have weak lungs. I know of some who have been greatly benefited by coming here.

To those who are inquiring about the advantages, products, etc., I would say, If you are poor, and desire to change for financial reasons and from a worldly point of view, you had better stay where you are. A rolling stone gathers no moss. If you desire to change your location to a more genial climate, and are able to do so, I would advise you to visit Texas before moving permanently. But there is a large field opening up here, which should be occupied by devoted, self-sacrificing S. D. Adventists.

Concerning schools, I would say that the laws of Texas, at present, are such, that teachers are not employed as they are North. There are no public free schools that I know of, and any good teacher who will commence right, and who has the spirit of sacrifice and endurance, can do well here by building up his own school. There is plenty of room for such here in this large State. R. M. KILGORE.