THE WORLD'S HARVEST NUMBER.
By Editor
ALTHO the publishers of the Signs of the Times said in advance much in praise of the World's Harvest issue, and doubtless much more than some thought subsequent facts would warrant, we now see that many, since they have had opportunity to examine the number, are ready to testify of it in language akin to that used by the queen of old when she said, "The half was not told me." Read what some of them say. Pastor Uriah Smith, Battle Creek, writes:— I have not yet acknowledged receipt of the Harvest number of the Signs, which I now take occasion to do. I am highly pleased with that number. It surpasses, as it should do, the Centennial number. You have surpassed yourselves. I congratulate you most sincerely on the production of such a number; and, if it does not have an abundant circulation, it will show that our people do not know a good thing when they see it, or have a good chance to have it. Pastor R. A. Underwood, Williamsport, Pa., says:— I have read with much pleasure the articles of the Harvest number of the Signs. It is the best issue ever published. The articles of A. T. Jones, U. Smith, A. F. Ballenger, etc., are remarkable productions. I could not say too much in favor of the articles all through, and shall do all I can to get it before the people. Pastor Geo. B. Thompson, Rome, N. Y., says of the Harvest number:— I have been reading the issue, and I consider it by far superior to the Quarter Centennial number, both in workmanship and in matter. I think that the contents are fine, and will be the means of doing much to bring the light to some souls in darkness. W. S. Dann, 1515 Burt Street, Omaha, Neb., says:— The 1,000 copies of the Harvest issue reached us in good time. My wife has been out with them on a short trip outside of Omaha. They sell well. None of the other sisters have tried yet. They start at the close of the Sabbath. It is a splendid number. God surely guided in the make-up of the subject matter. I believe that many souls will have their eyes opened to see where we are living. From The Mail, Sheldon, Iowa, Nov. 3, 1899 (F. T. Piper, editor, and city mayor):— A Praiseworthy Publication.
The Signs of the Times, a religious journal (Seventh-day Adventist) published at Oakland, Cal., is to be issued as a special double number for the weeks of November 29 and December 6. An advance copy of this special number is before us. It is beautifully executed, both in the matter of illustrations and in the artistic neatness of its typography. It is called the World's Harvest number, and the18appropriateness of this title may be seen at a glance. Its contents are a collection of articles contributed in a number of cases by men eminent as authors who are in nowise connected with the Adventist denomination, tho in the main it is the product of persons prominent in the Adventist sect. John Clark Ridpath, the historian, writes on "The Harvest of Greed." Rev. Arthur T. Pierson, D.D., editor of the Missionary Review of the World, contributes an article captioned, "A Great Crisis in the Work of Missions; the Fact, the Causes, and the Remedy." And other equally able and instructive articles appear. Every student of current and foreshadowed events can not but be interested in this very timely publication, and would be profited by giving it a careful perusal. In its value from a literary standpoint as well as historically we regard this special number with high favor. The world needs the helpfulness of more publications like it. Dr. Geo. W. Bugh, Beebe, Ark., says:— Gentlemen: Accept my thanks for Harvest Signs. I have noted its contents with pleasure and yet with solemnity. It is a master work of matter and illustration. It should find its way to every home on mother earth. Emperors and kings should read it, as well as the poor. Mrs. A. B. Mundy, Bay City, Mich., says:— I have been a reader of the Signs several years, and feel that I can not do without it. . . . I never get discouraged in my work, and the way grows brighter to me. I am so thankful I can have a part in this noble work [canvassing for "Coming King," etc.]. C. Sorenson, Oklahoma City, Okla. Ter., says:— I mention one brother I met last week. When the Quarter Centennial came out, he hesitated to order, [but now] he has ordered 500 Harvest numbers as well. Now, Centerville, Mass., says:— The Harvest number arrived last evening. I am very much pleased with them. I have been distributing them this morning. Hope there will be enough to leave one in every house in the village. J. R. Israel, Halifax, N. S., says:— Mrs. Israel is doing most of the selling. She only has thirteen left, and has had them only about one week. She sells about twenty per day, and does her work besides. They sell nearly double as fast as the Quarter Centennial did. Lina Hall, Kelso, Wash., speaking of her work with the Harvest number, says:— I went to my first neighbor. Each house was about seven minutes' away from the other. I sold one in every house I went to and found anybody at home. Mrs. Synthia Bush, 470 East Gay Street, Columbus, Ohio, says:— I have just received my Harvest number of the Signs to-day—ten copies. They are grand, best I have ever seen of the Signs. I know I can do a grand work, with the Lord's help. Inclosed you will find one dollar for twenty-five copies more just as soon as you can send them to me. Pastor S. B. Horton, Welsh, La., says:— The Harvest Signs came duly to hand. It is a superb issue in matter, illustration, and typography. R. I. Francis, Newark, Ohio, speaking of the Harvest number, says:— I would like to see Ohio double the work she did with the Quarter Centennial number. Every place I go I hear good reports from the special number. Others express their praises thus:— "The Harvest number came in this evening. My! but it is fine."
"I must say that I consider it an extraordinarily good number."
"The World's Harvest number arrived last evening. I am very much pleased with it."
"Think it is excellent as far as we have examined."
"I received the copies of the Signs. Sold all in a couple of hours. They sell at sight, the cover is so attractive." The second edition, which, in some important points of mechanical execution, is a great improvement on the first, is now going rapidly, and a third edition will soon be on the press, which will be still better. The second and all subsequent editions will bear date of December 6, which makes the issue current at least till the first of next year. The paper will be salable for months in the future; and, indeed, the time will be long before the truths it contains will be out of date. The publishers will keep on hand stock, from which all orders will be filled promptly. Let no one think it is too late to order. Just now is the best time of the year to circulate that splendid issue of the Signs—the best ever published. The price of this number is ten cents per single copy; five to twenty copies to one address, five cents; twenty-five or more to one address, four cents each. For the accommodation of all who may wish to send that issue to friends and avoid the payment of postage, the publishers will send it to any address in the United States, Canada, or Mexico, at five cents per copy, provided not less than five names are sent at one time.