ON Wednesday, July 8, the same day on which I returned from my trip to Espirito Santo, Elder J. G. Kroeker and family arrived at Rio de Janeiro, from Nebraska. We were very glad to see our working force thus increased. As soon as we could get Elder Kroeker’s baggage through the custom-house, we set out together for the Sao Paulo mission, in which it was thought best that Brother Kroeker labor for a time, in connection with Elder Emil Hoelzle.
When we arrived at Sao Paulo, we found that Elder Hoelzle had had quite an interest in Itapetininga, where he had held a series of meetings, as a result of which he had been able to baptize fourteen persons. The interest still continues good. Some of those who accepted the message were Catholics, others belonged to the Presbyterian Church. Even the local elder of the latter church accepted the truth. One sister, after she had received the knowledge of the truth, accepted it with joy, and bequeathed all her property to the Lord’s cause.
In several other small towns in Sao Paulo the truth is gaining a foothold, and thus the calls are coming from different places for ministerial labor. It was my privilege to spend some time at Sao Bernardo, where our printing plant is located, which is now being enlarged. The brethren had just finished printing a new edition of “Steps to Christ” in Portuguese, and orders were coming in for it, among them one for five hundred copies. But they were so hampered for room in trying to do the binding, that I could realize as never before the importance of enlarging our facilities in this line.
The canvassing work is also picking up, and what we greatly need is some good leaders in this work. We believe there is a future for the canvassing work in Brazil. But it needs to be built up.
The first edition of “His Glorious Appearing” is sold out, and as soon as the building is finished, and we can get our new press to work, we expect to print a second edition of five thousand, and an edition of “Christ Our Saviour” will follow that, while other matter is in preparation. We feel sincerely grateful that the Lord has opened the way to get our printing work so well established, and we feel that what we now need is a good school in the center of Brazil, where our youth can come and get a preparation for the work both in office and field. We have some promising youth who would come to such a school, if we had one, and we hope the way may soon open for this; because we must depend upon our young people here for the future laborers. The Lord is good, and has blessed us, and to him our eyes are still raised; for we know his hand is ever open to give, and he is ever ready to bless even small beginnings and apparently insignificant facilities.
A week ago to-day the Brazilian national exposition was opened here in Rio de Janeiro, and this now takes the attention of the people somewhat. But on the whole, the Lord’s work is onward, and we are thankful. May it soon triumph, and the redeemed go to their eternal home.
F. W. SPIES.
Field Notes
Four persons were baptized recently at Lock Haven, Pa., and five were received into church fellowship.
As a result of tent-meetings held this summer at Medina, N. Y., nineteen persons have accepted the third angel's message.
As a result of faithful labor in Winnetka, Ill., recently eight have begun keeping the Sabbath. Five have been baptized.
Since the close of the camp-meeting at Lake Charles, La., ten persons have accepted the truth. Several others are expected to take their stand soon.
The tent effort at Erie, Pa., closed September 16. Five persons were baptized, two others are keeping the Sabbath, and others are truly interested, as a result of these meetings.
The interest at Wolcottville, Ind., is increasing, and eight persons are keeping the Sabbath. Several others are in the valley of decision. A Sabbath-school of thirteen members has recently been organized.
Elder J. M. Freeman, in a report of his work at Bloemfontein, South Africa, says: “I am thankful to report a growing interest here among the natives. About twenty desire to live out the truth. One is a young Baptist preacher, and is an energetic worker already, getting people interested to come to the several studies I conduct during the week. Three others are men in responsible positions. Last night a Wesleyan leader came to listen because his brother was becoming inclined to the truth, and went away much pleased.”
Total North American Union Conferences ........................ $39,104.76
Total Foreign Unions and Mission Fields ........................ 27,841.62
Grand Total ..................................................... 66,946.38
Comparative Summary
THE following figures are the grand totals of the canvassers’ summaries for the first eight months of the last three years. With one exception, each month shows a healthy increase over the corresponding months of the preceding year:—
| | 1906 | 1907 | 1908 |
| January | $21,000.00 | $26,325.50 | $25,929.06 |
| February | 15,000.00 | 26,369.61 | 30,466.40 |
| March | 18,000.00 | 36,253.65 | 36,390.09 |
| April | 23,700.00 | 35,276.76 | 43,858.29 |
| May | 36,800.00 | 51,097.51 | 67,445.44 |
| June | 46,300.00 | 65,317.23 | 82,878.67 |
| July | 52,218.04 | 75,691.57 | 120,973.89 |
| August | 36,555.39 | 46,590.68 | 66,946.38 |
Southwestern Union Conference
By W. W. EASTMAN
As we have just finished our work in the camp-meetings of the union, it may be well to report what has been done. At the local meeting in southeastern Texas several decided to enter the work, some of whom are already in the field.
At the Texas State meeting sickness in the family prevented our doing much21in a personal way, but Elder C. Santee and others came to the rescue, and good meetings were held with the canvassers and those especially interested, and quite a number planned to enter the work at the earliest possible moment.
Oklahoma had a very large meeting; and with so much business, we found it difficult to hold as many canvassers’ meetings as we would like to hold. However, we had several very profitable book meetings with the whole congregation. It would have done all our canvassers good to hear Elder A. G. Daniells give a history of our book work up to the present time.
At the Arkansas meeting we saw but few of the canvassers, as many of them remained at their posts and did not attend the meeting. However, a good interest in the book work was manifested, and a few more will soon be in the work in that State. Arkansas is fully alive to the importance of the book work. They set their stakes in the spring for ten thousand dollars this year, but they have already passed that mark.
At all the camp-meetings the attitude toward this work is all that we could ask. The canvassing work no longer takes a back seat, but is recognized as the most mighty and important agency in the hands of the Lord in bringing the work of the third angel’s message to a close. It seems to us that as canvassers we ought to be filled with courage and enthusiasm to see the hand of God in this work as it is. Once we held our meetings in a little tent at one side, at an hour when other meetings were held, and even then with only a handful of such as had courage (or sympathy enough with the canvasser) to come to such a meeting, but now we hold our meetings with the whole congregation. Then, there was only the State agent to present the importance of the work; now, we have the president of the General Conference, the State conference presidents, and the union conference president, and all the ministers that can get an opportunity to talk. All are eager to have a part in the work now, which is just as it should be.
Then we could hardly get a dollar to help us in close places, but now the conferences are taking hold of this work with willing hands to help in a most practical way. Then the field was full of book agents with worldly and popular books, but now the enemy has almost abandoned the field, leaving it clear for us. People are buying our books more readily than ever in the history of our work. Why?—Because the time has come. The field is cleared for action, and we are to do the acting. Crops are generally good throughout this field, and people are getting good prices for their produce, and money will be in circulation all the year. What we want to do now, and all the time, is to keep right at it. Press in every sale possible till our spring institutes. May the Lord help us to be men and women of faith that will act.
W. W. EASTMAN.
The Publishing Work
Conducted under the auspices of the General Conference Publishing Department.
C. H. JONES - - - - Chairman
E. R. PALMER - - - - Secretary
H. H. HALL - - Assistant Secretary
The Eastern Canadian Field
By E. R. P.
DURING the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of meeting with our brethren and sisters in the Canadian field at their local camp-meetings, and at the regular session of the union conference. A general report of the union conference session will appear in a later issue of the REVIEW. The key-note at all these meetings was personal consecration to God, and activity in his service.
Although the publishing work has been at a low ebb for many years in the eastern Canadian field, yet it was evident, as the importance of this work was presented, that our brethren and sisters there appreciated very keenly the importance of the circulation of our literature.
Nearly two years ago Brother Ira Jones, of North Dakota was appointed general agent of the Eastern Canadian Union Conference. He immediately went about his work in a practical way, first demonstrating by his own work what could be done in each of the several provinces. The Lord has blessed his work with excellent success, and has given him the love and confidence of the people. Thus a good foundation has been laid. The two intermediate schools, one at Lorne Park, near Toronto, Ontario, and the other at Williamsdale East, Nova Scotia, are falling into line with our other schools on the scholarship plan, and about twenty-five students from the two academies have been working with excellent success for scholarships during the past season.
Faith, courage, and enthusiasm are manifested in all parts of the field. At their meetings, each of the conferences elected a field missionary agent, and also a field missionary secretary; and from this time on, we expect to see rapid progress. And, indeed, there has been very good progress during the past year, considering the almost disorganized condition of the book work in that field. During the first eight months of the year, about eight thousand dollars’ worth of publications were sold, making a total of more than the entire sales for the preceding year.
During this pleasant visit to these beautiful provinces in the Dominion north of us, we became more than ever interested in the progress of the third angel's message there, and trust that the Lord's richest blessing may rest upon the efforts of these struggling little companies of Sabbath-keepers, as they revive their effort, with fresh courage and determination.
E. R. P.
Current Mention
—Eight persons lost their lives in a tenement-house fire in New York City on October 5.
—A plot to blow up a public-school building in the Bronx, New York City, was frustrated on October 5 by the timely discovery of the concealed dynamite. Had the explosion occurred while school was in session, from fifteen hundred to two thousand children would probably have lost their lives.
—Last week Bulgaria declared her independence of Turkey and her assumption of full sovereignty over Rumelia. Prince Ferdinand, who has been the ruler of Bulgaria, under Turkish suzerainty, has assumed the title of Czar of Bulgaria. Simultaneously with Bulgaria’s declaration of independence came the announcement by Austria that henceforth the provinces of Bosnia and the Herzegovina would belong to the Austrian empire. Turkey, believing that she would accomplish more by an appeal to the powers of Europe than by an immediate appeal to arms, sent a strong protest to the nations of Europe, declaring that the treaty of Berlin was broken in the acts of both Bulgaria and Austria, and asking for a conference of the powers with a view to compelling the two countries to abide by the provisions of the treaty, declaring at the same time that she reserved the right to protect her own interests. While the nations were exchanging views in reference to the matter, the island of Crete, a Turkish dependency, declared its independence of Turkey and its allegiance to Greece. At the same time the people of Servia and Montenegro have been clamoring for war with Austria. Servia is reported to have called out her reserves. Anticipating that her move would meet with armed resistance, Austria is ready to cross the Servian frontier on a day’s notice with 150,000 men. Bulgaria also is preparing to defend the new position which she has taken. There seems to be a reluctance on the part of some of the powers to hold a joint council over the matter. Russia has intimated that if the treaty of Berlin is revised, she will expect “compensation,” which means, at the least, that she will demand the unrestricted passage of the Dardanelles. But this is the one thing above all that England does not want. The Russian foreign minister, M. Iswolsky, has gone to London to confer with the British prime minister over the situation. England has despatched a fleet of twelve war vessels to a Turkish island not far from the entrance to the Dardanelles, presumably as a warning to Greece not to complicate the situation further by accepting the offer of the Cretans. It is reported that Austria is moving troops and hospital trains to the Servian frontier, and she steadily refuses to reopen the question of her rights over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Servian parliament, on October 10, voted against declaring war on Austria, the vote standing sixty-six for war and ninety-three against. It is impossible to forecast what further developments a day may bring forth. Europe may be likened to-day to a great powder magazine which a single spark may set off. The complications are ripe for the greatest war in the history of the world, and it may open at any moment.
Is It of National Significance?
By W. A. C.
IN their opposition to such measures as the Johnston District Sunday bill and the circulation of petitions against these throughout the country, our people not infrequently meet with the objection that Congressional legislation for the District of Columbia does not concern the people in the States. At first thought, such a conclusion may seem quite natural and consistent; and it would doubtless be true, in large measure at least, with reference to Congressional legislation for the District respecting ordinary matters. But in this case it is not true. And the reason why it is not true is because there is a principle involved in this proposed legislation which concerns all the people of the United States,—the principle of religious legislation.
Congress has never yet passed a compulsory Sunday law. For it to do so will be a new thing for this country and for this nation.
While the Johnston Sunday bill relates only to the District of Columbia, the question whether Congress has a right to legislate upon religious matters concerns, and very vitally concerns, the whole people of this country, and every person in it. The principle is the same, whether Congress makes the law for the District of Columbia only, or for the whole country. If it can legislate upon religious matters for one section of the country, it can do so for all sections. If it can compel the people of the District of Columbia to keep Sunday, it can compel the people in all other parts of the country to keep it.
The Blair Sunday Rest bill, which ‘was before Congress in 1888 and 1889, was a measure for the compulsory observance of Sunday in every “territory, district, vessel, or place subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the United States.” While this was still pending in Congress, Mr. W. F. Crafts, its chief advocate and exponent, said, “The national law is needed to make the State laws complete and effective. (Christian Statesman, April 11, 1889.) But this failing to pass, the advocates of Sunday legislation have ever since sought to get Congress committed to this sort of legislation through measures for compulsory Sunday observance in the District of Columbia. Such a measure is desired as a precedent, and is demanded with a view that it shall be the beginning, the entering wedge, for national legislation upon the subject of Sunday observance. A District Sunday bill therefore, is of concern to all the people of the country; and every lover of liberty, wherever he may reside in the United States, should oppose every movement of this kind, and see the danger in the camel’s getting his nose in the tent at all; for the first step involves the last.”
Moreover, the passing of a District Sunday law by Congress is of concern to more than the people of the United States; for the people of other nations are watching to see what the United States is going to do in this matter of Sunday legislation; and from the light that has been given us, we know that as America goes, other nations will follow. Let no one, therefore, be deceived in regard to this matter, or side-tracked in his opposition to national Sunday legislation in regard to this argument as that a Sunday law for the District of Columbia concerns only the people of the District of Columbia. It concerns all the people of the United States and all the world.
W. A. C.
What the Sunday-Law Advocates Are Doing
By W. A. C.
As stated in the Literary Digest, of October 3, “the national government has received considerable attention the past year from the Federation of the Sunday Rest Associations, and according to what this organization has in view, it will receive considerable more.” The accomplishments as well as the plans of the Federation are outlined in the Christian Observer (Louisville), as follows:—
“Acting under the direction of the Federation, the Committee on Petitions secured a large number of petitions addressed to Congress and to the President and Cabinet officers, signed by two million persons, in the interest of the better observance of Sunday. Among the things attempted was to secure a Sunday law for the District of Columbia, which would prohibit unnecessary business, such as the selling of candies, cigars, etc., as well as labor, and that no exception be made on account of religion; to secure the cessation of the inspection of aliens at Ellis Island on Sunday; to diminish as far as possible Sunday work in the post-office. Among the matters accomplished are the securing a provision to the bill authorizing an appropriation to the Alaska - Yukon - Pacific Exposition, which forbids the opening of the doors of the exposition to visitors on Sunday; the President issued an order that Sunday work in the departments must be restricted to ‘that which is of an emergency character, or which is recognized as being absolutely necessary to the public interest and welfare,’ and the closing of the gates of the League Island and Naval Station to the public on Sunday.
“Among the things the federation is attempting to do may be mentioned the following; namely, to secure national legislation which will compel all railroad companies to diminish the Sunday work of their employees as much as practicable, and to give all employees who work on Sunday a full twenty-four hours’ rest day during the next six days, and to secure an order by which any post-office may be closed altogether on Sunday where a majority of its patrons petition for such closing; and that the soldiers and sailors of the United States be not allowed to engage in ball games or other sports on Sundays.
“At the same time, other friends of Sunday rest are springing up. Mr. Gompers says that the American Federation of Labor, which represents over two million working men, has emphatically declared in favor of the Sunday rest day. The National Druggists’ Association adopted a resolution in 1904 requesting ‘all druggists to lessen their Sunday sales by confining their Sunday trade strictly to works of necessity and mercy.’”
This gives something of an idea as to what the friends of compulsory Sunday observance are doing.
W. A. C.
Christian Liberty
Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
K. C. RUSSELL Chairman
W. A. COLCORD Secretary
The Petition Work
By W. A. COLCORD
THE right of petition is guaranteed by the first amendment of the Constitution of the United States, the same amendment which guarantees religious freedom to all so far as national legislation is concerned.
The object of our petition work is threefold,—to preserve as long as possible the blessings of liberty; to prevent the passage of measures that would restrict religious liberty; and above all, to enlighten the people upon the great issues involved in religious legislation, particularly in Sunday legislation.
The blessings in the petition work are likewise threefold,—a blessing to those who are interviewed and asked to sign the petitions; a blessing to those to whom the petitions are sent; and a blessing to those circulating them.
The petition work affords an excellent opportunity to converse with the people in regard to the truth for this time.
Petitions and memorials played an important part in the great struggle for religious freedom in this country, fought out in old Virginia in Revolutionary times. Instance the many earnest and able petitions and memorials of the Baptists and Presbyterians, and Madison's masterly memorial and remonstrance.
Petitions and protests against religious legislation had much to do in defeating the Blair and Breckenridge Sunday-rest bills in 1888, 1889, and 1890.
Accompanied by earnest efforts, appropriate letters, and the free distribution of literature, petitions may yet be the means of accomplishing much good in the closing work of God in the earth.
W. A. COLCORD.
Secretary Religious Liberty Bureau.
Religious Liberty Notes
THE clerk of the Battle Creek church, referring to the petition work, writes that some of our people there are having “very good success in getting signers.”
Dr. Tufts, the Pacific Coast representative of Mr. Crafts’ International Reform Bureau, is campaigning the State of California at present with a view to securing a State Sunday law during the next session of the California Legislature.
Warned of the intention of the city authorities to prosecute “every merchant who was conducting any kind of illegal Sunday selling,” the local druggists of Annapolis, Md., for the first time in years refrained, on September 20, from selling “anything but medicinal articles.”
A sister in Tennessee says the religious liberty work is new to her, and “looks a little like a woman going about politics;” but she expresses her willingness to engage in it “if it is any help to the Lord’s work.” A Baptist minister who has purchased many of our works, she says, has assured her that he will help her in securing names to her petition.
Obituaries
CROWNHART.—Sister Marie Crownhart fell asleep in Jesus, Aug. 6, 1908, at Lapeer, Mich., aged sixty-six years. She has been a firm believer in present truth for forty-nine years. Her health has been poor almost all her life, but she bore it with Christian patience. She was loved by all who knew her. She died in full assurance of a soon-coming Saviour. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Wm. Ostrander. MRS. B. E. WELCH.
CHANDLER.—Maud Pittman Chandler was born Feb. 24, 1884, in Urbana, Ill. Being of a devotional nature, she responded readily to the claims of the advent faith, which she accepted five years ago, uniting with the Twin City church of Champaign-Urbana. The cause of her death, which occurred Sept. 12, 1908, was tuberculosis. During her sickness she often expressed deep concern for her husband and two small children, in whose behalf her earnest prayers ascended. She sleeps in Jesus, awaiting his call in the first resurrection. W. H. BENNETT.
WEAVER.—Died in Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 8, 1908, Virginia Weaver, wife of Charles Weaver, aged sixty-one years. She was born in Franklin County, Ind., and accepted the truth under the labors of Sister Swift fourteen years ago, and has been a faithful member of the church since that time. For the last few years illness prevented her attending church services, but she was able to attend our last quarterly meeting service. She died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. JOHN P. GAEDE.
KING.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 15, 1908, at his home in Cedar Grove, Tex., Brother T. A. King, in the forty-ninth year of his age. He became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1888. He died with a bright hope of the soon coming of our Saviour, and a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. E. B. HOPKINS.
NELSON.—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lydia Nelson Blakeslee, at Conneaut, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1908, Brother A. S. Nelson, aged eighty years and nineteen days. About nine years ago he accepted present truth, ever since walking faithfully in the commandments of God. He was a loving, kind husband and father, and was a true representative of the meek and lowly Jesus. We mourn not as those who have no hope. MRS. K. L. NELSON, MRS. LYDA NELSON BLAKESLEE.
BOGAR.—Eunice Stanton was born Aug. 27, 1863, in the township of Delhi, Mich., and died Sept. 29, 1908, at her home in Chapin, Mich., at the age of 45 years, 1 month, and 2 days. Sister Bogar was a faithful member of the Chapin Seventh-day Adventist church. She is survived by her father, L. H. Stanton, of Alaiedon, her devoted husband, one daughter, two sisters, and one brother. She was a sister of Mrs. E. R. Williams, now in South Africa. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. K. SLADE.
HERDMAN.—William P. Herdman, the six-year-old son of Brother and Sister Herdman, of Erie, Pa., died Aug. 30, 1908, of lockjaw. Willie had stepped upon a nail, and given himself a severe wound, but was able to play with other children. On the evening of August 29 he was taken ill, and died the next morning. He was an obedient boy, and loved by all who knew him. His sudden death was a severe blow to the family. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, 2 Kings 4:26. J. W. WATT.
PIERCE.—Died Sept. 1, 1908, at the home of his son near Bolton, Vt., after several weeks' illness, Jesse W. Pierce, aged eighty-one years and seven months. Nearly thirty-four years ago Brother Pierce gave his heart to the Lord, and accepted the truth of the third angel's message, remaining a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until death. Three sons are left to mourn. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14, after which we laid him to rest in the Huntington Cemetery to await the Life-giver. O. MONTGOMERY.
COIT.—Sister Angeline Goddard Coit was born at Big Rock, Iowa, May 20, 1839, and died at her home at Utica, Mo., Sept. 22, 1908. She was married to Brewster Coit, Oct. 4, 1855. Thus they traveled life's journey together for more than fifty years. In early youth Sister Coit united with the Baptist Church. About twenty-three years ago she heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and united with the Adventist people. Her hope and confidence in the message were unshaken till the end. Funeral sermon by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. A. R. OGDEN.
HART.—Mariett L. Hart, née Goodwin, was born at Rubicon, Wis., May 6, 1857, and died Sept. 16, 1908, at Dusty, Wash., of consumption, aged 51 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Mrs. Hart spent her childhood in Wisconsin, where she was united in marriage to E. E. Hart, April 18, 1881. To this union eight children were born, all of whom are living. While quite young, she was converted and joined the Methodist Church. Later she and her husband joined the Baptist Church. About nine years ago, during a course of meetings held by Elder E. L. Stewart, Brother and Sister Hart accepted present truth. She leaves a sorrowing husband, eight children, one grandchild, and one brother. All mourn the loss of her faithful devoted life, but not without hope. Words of comfort based on 1 Cor. 15:26 were spoken by the writer to a large company of friends. H. J. SCHNEPPER.
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WORK WANTED.—I should like to work with some brother in a blacksmith shop or on a ranch. Will work on shares or for wages. Address Thos. Rashe, Richmond, Cal.
WANTED.—A good and able blacksmith; an Adventist desired. A good proposition for the right man. Address inquiries to Reedley Wood and Iron Works, Reedley, Fresno, Cal.
WANTED.—A conscientious, Sabbath-keeping woman to keep house for man and two children, the youngest nearly five years old. Recommendations given and required. Address Oliver Anunson, Nevada, Story Co., Iowa.
WANTED.—A physician for a small Seventh-day Adventist sanitarium and city hospital. One preferred who understands abdominal surgery. Or will sell half interest to the right person. Address, with references, Fayette Sanitarium and City Hospital, Connersville, Ind.
FOR SALE.—Nice little home, six rooms and bath-room; oil connection to cooking stove; other modern conveniences. Rear home of four rooms included. Lot 50 x 150 feet, fenced. Situated within stone’s throw of Glendale Sanitarium, church, and church-school. Climate unexcelled. Very reasonable price. Apply manager Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal.
WANTED.—A man who understands general farm work, and can milk. Steady work to the right man. Address A. R. Fitch, K. C. Sta., Bradford, Pa.
RIPE OLIVES.—Special freight rate is $1.25 for 100 pounds to most parts of United States. There should be 15 to 20 gallons to get lowest rates. Ocean freights very low in quantities. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.
KNOWING the frauds so often practised in my business, I offer you good watches at right prices, or money returned. Send for catalogue. Sabbath-keeping railroad watch inspector. Address W. H. Merrill, Washington, N. J.
WANTED.—Seventh-day Adventist woman of middle age to do general housework. Must have experience. Good home to right person. Church privileges. References required. Address F. M. Benson, 317 Lemcke Building, Indianapolis, Ind.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; 64 cents a gal. in half barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound; Olive Oil, $2.50 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil, $7; 54 pounds Vegetable Cooking Oil in 6 cans, $6. Cash with order. All guaranteed absolutely pure. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.
FOR SALE.—500,000 beautiful Bible mottoes; over 95,000 sold in 5 months just past. Mothers, fathers, and children love our mottoes. 50 Imported Cards, size 4 x 7½, $1.75; 50 heavy paper, 12 x 16, $3; 100, $5. Sent by mail. Address, with stamps, Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.
PEARS GIVE SATISFACTION. One customer writes: “They are very fine.” Another, “Received in good condition, and give satisfaction.” The dimensions of our bushel are 10 x 15 x 17 containing 2,550 cubic inches, 400 more than the legal bushel. Crate containing two of these bushels, $1.15; five or more crates, $1 each. Address Occoquan Fruit Farm, Occoquan, Va.
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