The Signs of the Times
By Editor
OAKLAND, CAL., FIFTH-DAY, FEB. 25, 1875. THIS week's SIGNS will be received with more than usual pleasure; not so much, however, for the increased excellence of its reading matter, as from the cheering reports of meetings, the statements of the permanent establishment of the Press in this city, and the future weekly issue of our good paper. The work of publishing, which has been delayed somewhat, from this time, with the favor of God, will go right forward. The "Explanation" from Bro. Saunders, on page 127, would have been given in the SIGNS the first of December had it not been sent to Iowa by the editor for consideration by Bro. Butler. Bro. S. has treated the subject understandingly, and with Christian candor. Having kept house during the year 1874, six months at Oakland, Cal., and six months at Battle Creek, Mich., we decide that $18 per week in coin at Oakland, is about equal to $12 at Battle Creek in currency. We enjoyed a happy renewal of acquaintance with Bro. S. at the late Conference, and were glad to know that trials have not dimmed his faith, nor dampened his ardor in the cause. As we pen these lines the carrier brings a postal card dated at Woodland, Cal., Feb. 22, 1875, from which we copy: "Our people here are very generally well pleased with what was done by the Conference. Every one agrees that Oakland is the best point for permanent location that could have been selected. We trust the work will now go forward more rapidly than ever. Affectionately, yours in hope, Eld. J. H. Waggoner, well known as a safe expositor and able writer, will assist on the SIGNS, and have the charge of the paper in our absence. Let the SIGNS OF THE TIMES be circulated wherever the English language is read. Ten thousand new subscribers wanted. We design to occupy considerable space with expository articles containing the reasons of our faith and hope. And Mrs. W. will contribute largely.