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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Sep 25, 1913

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 39.

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None Too Early to Begin

By N. Z. Town

An article which appeared recently in the Omaha World Herald suggests to our minds again the importance of our brethren and sisters taking hold of the sale of our home workers' books, at as early a date as possible. The article in question was headed, "Christmas Is Coming; Dealers Buying Toys." "Sweltering with heat, they buy for the season of deep snow." Then follows the article telling of the different kinds of new toys that will be on sale for the Christmas holidays. One paragraph of the article says:—
"It is only sixteen weeks until Christmas, and merchants from towns out in the territory about Omaha are coming to the city to buy holiday toys. The sight of the sweltering dealer tediously choosing Christmas dolls and toys that will be popular when the snow is deep and the winds are cold, is a common sight about the wholesale toy houses."
When business men of the world are so active in getting ready for their Christmas trade, should not Seventh-day Adventists be still more active in securing orders for the splendid books which we have, and which will be far better for the children than the "thousands upon thousands of toys" which this writer says will be on display for the "thousands and thousands of children"?
Now is the time to order the prospectus and make a beginning in this good work. Your tract society secretary will also send you a leaflet of instructions giving a description of each book and making suggestions in regard to the best way to present the books, how to report the work, order the books, etc. This leaflet explains to you how much commission you receive on each book.
"So we earnestly invite you to take hold with us in a larger circulation of these small books. Your opportunities may be limited, your field may be small, but with God's help, by making the most of the opportunities that are within your reach, you can have some part in this work."