Southwestern Union Record Official Organ of the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. mq. � ••• 4NO.i g.••••..MommoM• � ••••••••• •11,.. VOLUME XXVII THE PROHIBITION SIGNS This note written at Takoma Park after two weeks in the field promoting the Prohibition Signs of the Times a- mong leaders of temperance and pro- hibition forces will be of interest to our people. From the first appear- ance of this wonderful paper it has been evident that at this time and with this special paper there is an op- portunity unparalleled to work with those of other churches and other or- ganizations in the cause of temper- ance. On the way over from Moun- tain View I visited the Anti-Saloon League Headquarters in Chicigo where they had already ordered 5000 copies of the Prohibition Signs. The superintendent there for the state of Illinois said enthusiastically that it is the finest piece of literature for the time that anyone has furnished. He had sent 3800 copies to the ministers of the various churches in the state, with a letter saking them to use the material from the Signs in their ser- mons on "Temperance' Sunday. I called on the National Board of Tem- perance in New York City, and there prominently on the table with other literature was a pile of these Signs. They have ordered two lots, in all 3000 copies. The secretary said that the paper is going out with every pack- NO. 41 • age of literature they send. She � to �',9.s.rings of $175.00 each, which voluntarily that they regard it the pie. 4.04 � 00 copies for circulation. strongest educational document avail- Thus � ore than 600,000 copies able. This is the testimony all along have been ordered out. Estimates of the line. � orders that will be placed by confer- At the Fall Council in Springfield ences following the Fall Council total action was taken to urge our people more than 200,000 copies. everywhere to push the circulation of � Our people everywhere should now this special Prohibition Signs during roll in the orders for this Signs, the next few weeks. Representatives large and small, according to their of the conferences that had ordered field for circulation, and get the pa- the most copies and had been at work pers out as quickly as possible. It is with it were intensely enthusiastic as one great opportunity at a time when to the influence of the work, and the the subject is everywhere discussed need of pushing it in every possible and when the real truth about the way. Whenever our people have en- benefits of personal temperance and deavored to make contacts with others the effects of prohibition should be giv- and introduced the paper among those en. To save time, wire your Book who are working in behalf of temper- and Bible House. Price $17.50 a ante and prohibition, they have had thousand. � J. R. FERREN. some most interesting experiences. W. C. T. U. leaders, Anti-Saloon Leagues, and others have appreciated seeing this number and can be interested in ordering. Our people will be blessed in throwing themselves into the circu- lation of this Prohibition number now, carrying it out to give the people truth that is needed. A number of business and profes- sional men both inside the denomina- tion and outside have become stirred with reference to this work just now, and joined in a plan for a still larger circulation. They have come forward KEENE, TEXAS, TUESDA47 CTOBER 9, 1928 ttrizte>._ � Ito VICTORY Oh why should I murmur or complain at my lot For Jesus still loves me, though worthy I'm not, Whatever befalls me, he's promised to be Right close by my side and never leave me. His word He has pledged, and I'm sure it is true, That all He has promised He surely will do. Though billows may toss on the wide rolling sea And the waves may sweep o'er me, my Saviour is He. Many ills may befall me, many cares may distress, Yet peace like a river shall my being possess, The world I've forsaken, its allurements are past, I am safely abiding with Jesus at last. And when the glad message of peace has been given, When all the saints gathered around His throne in heaven, Oh, what a great shout of glad anthems will rise, From the ransomed transported to the realms of the skies. C. H. CASTLE, NOTES FROM THE BIENNIAL COUNCIL The meeting opened Thursday night Sept. 25th at 7:30 P M. in the First Congregational Church of Springfield, a building 110 years old and in excellent condition. It is really a wonderful building and very commodious. It is seated with old fashioned box pews and there is a very beautiful pipe organ back of the pulpit. There were present the union presidents of all the unions in the North American Division, the vice presidents of the divisions, except Australia as follows: Elders Evans, the Far East; Carmac of India; Branson of Africa; Christian of Europe; Haynes of South America and Andross of Inter America. At the opening meeting a major item of business was introduced and disposed of. On account of the conditions in Europe and in harmony with a careful study given at the European Division meeting held in August, it was voted to divide Europe with four divisions, Russian, Northern, Central, and South- ern, and assign to each one a definite portion of the mission field. This allows the • administration of our work and funds to be conducted so that the governments of Europe will be more liberal with us and will save misunderstandings with them. Elder L. H. Christian takes the Northern Page Two � Southwestern Union Record Division, Elder A. G. Olson the South- ern, Elder H. F. Schuberth the Central and Elder H. J. Lobsack the Russian. For the first time in seventeen years the Russian leaders have been able to go out of Russia to attend a large meeting. There were three represent- atives from Russia who attended the European Council Dormstadt, Germany. The two days of the week left for business were filled with organization, reports, and comittee work. A major item of interest was the resolution that was passed reaffirming our denominational stand on Prohibition. The resolution that was finally passed was so worded as to stear clear of all political affiliations and call forth splendid comment of praise in the editorial columns of the Springfield News. Friday night was given up to reports from South America by Elder Haynes, Sabbath to reports from Africa by Elder Branson in the morning service and in the afternoon from Inter-America by Elder Andross and the evening to reports from the Far East by Etder Evans and several of his co-workers followed by a stereopticon given by Elder Crisler, secretary of the Far Eastern Division. These stirring reports thrilled the hearts of the congregation of our brethren who came in from near by churches as well as the delegates. Sunday, the regular routine of the convention was resumed, and there will be more about the last part of the meeting in a later article. M. B. VAN KIRK. THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION It is interesting to note that in some places, at least, Seventh-day Ad- ventists are becoming aroused to the opportunity that now presents itself to us to place before the people of this country our stand on the temper- ance question. The time to work to bring the light of truth to bear upon any great question is when it is an issue before the people. It is easy then to get the attention of people and they •will read what we have for them on any question, because it is an issue and prominently before the world. The reading public then will accept and read literature which at incst other times would have but lit- tle, if any, interest to them. Surely we have come to such a time as that regarding temperance. The attitude of the two leading can- didates in the coming election has plac=ed them squarely on this ques- tion, so that no one who reads or lis- tens need be deceived about it. One plants himself firmly on the consti- tution, of which the eighteenth am- endment is a part, and declares his purpose, if elected, to see the consti- tuhon maintained and the laws en- .forced. The other just as openly and frankly declares his opposition to the eighteenth amendment relating to tem- perance, and that it will be his pur- pose to see it repealed or modified in such a way that it will be wholly in- effective to do its intended work. In this manner the whole campaign is being lined up on prohibition. What an opportunity for us as a people, without getting into the polit- ical part of the campaign, to make a campaign of instruction, on this great moral question. The people of the South, and particularly the South- west, are greatly aroused and almost excited over this matter. Every night over the air radio broadcasting sta- tions are sending out the speeches of prominent men, and the burden of their talks is whether or not the saloon shall be brought back, or the way opened in any way for the drink evil to begin to come back. These speak- ers have only one purpose, and that i; to educate the mass of the people on this great question so that they may intelligently cast their vote on election day for the candidate whose life and utterances give most promise of holding fast what we have gained in the line of prohibition. What a wonderful opportunity this is to step up beside these people with our very effective literature, the Signs, and Present Truth, both es- pecially prepared for this crisis, and show to the world just how we stand on this matter. If I read the Spirit 3f Prophecy rightly, we are going to have to take our stand on temper- ance when it will be mixed up with other issues which we cannot endorse, and because of the other issues we shall have to declare against the whole thing. But now the issue is clear and unobstructed, and it is our oppor- tunity to put ourselves on record in a way that will be our defense when the other issue comes. The Review and Herald has been bringing out some splendid instruc- tion on the point of mixing ourselves with politics, and it is to be hoped that this has taken such a firm hold of our people that no one will do it. At the same time it should be noted that the Testimonies quoted by the Review regarding temperance and pro- hibition say that on great moral is- sues of this kind, it is our duty to go to the polls quietly and cast our vote on the side of right. When we do this in this manner, it surely is not dabbling in politics, but doing our full duty to sustain the right. It seems to me we could talk indefinitely, but when the time for the decision to be rendered, which is done by our ballots at the polls, if we remain away and allow the issue to be .voted down, we have only done half our duty. I hope I shall be understood in say- ing that our greatest opportunity is in the circulation of our papers up to the 6th of November, and I feel that every one who claims to be a prohi- bitionist, as every Seventh-day Adven- sist should be, will have a part in this campaign. It is not too late to do so now, but when the election is over on November 6th, it will then .ease to be the live issue it now is, and the people's attention will be harder to get for it. Please read other articles in this paper about the progress being made, and then get out your Testimonies and look up the subject of Prohibition and you will see with what earnest- ness we are urged to work for this re- form. � C. N. W. KEENE NEWS NOTES. A little son was born to Elder and Mrs. Benton Friday morning, which lived only a few hours. Elder Benton was on his way home from the Fall Council. and was reached by telegram and hastened on home. The funeral service was conducted at the home of Elder Benton yesterday morning at 10:00 o'clock by Professor KellOgg. Mrs. Benton is getting along nicely. Mr. Henry Schmidt has purchased the old Wallen property on the east side of the highway one block from the campus, and has already begun the erection of several new houses. Be- fore he is through he expects to erect four houses. They will be modern in every way and have all conveniences. This will be much appreciated here as quite a number of people were not a' le to secure proper housing at the beginning of school. T. J. Hooper's new residence which i•e is building on the site of the Voth residence which he recently purchased from Mr. Whitfield, is nearing com- pletion. It also has all modern con- veniences. Southwestern Union Record � Page Three Mr. and Mrs. Noel Kinzer arrived in Keene Sunday. He has just returned from a two year's stay in Porto Rico; Mrs. Kinzer has been in the States for several months recuperating from her stay in the tropics. Mrs. L. N. Carter fell Sunday night and fractured the bone in her left arm. Her ankle was also sprained which was the cause of her falling. She has had medical attention and is doing nicely. Mr. W. T. Pettey has moved into his new house, which, although not completed can be used. Mrs. Philips has taken the house vacated by Mr. Pettey. Keene is filled to overflowing this year with people wishing to have their children in the college or normal school. PRAYER AND POWER The progress of the third angel's message has not come through sheer determination to do what we thought should be done. People have determined to do many things, but were not able to perform. The people after the flood determined to make ample provision against the- terrible loss of life experienced by the flood. They worked diligently and were successful to a large degree. But in spite of their diligence and determina- tion, they failed. Why did they not succeed? Because they were not working in harmony with God. God has made very clear what he desires his people to do. This may seem humanly impossible and is impossible except we take God into account. Through all the history of time those who have been successful in the work of the Lord, have been known to be men of prayer. Every leader in every age and every movement has been a man of prayer. Power comes through prayer and how consistent that it should and does. Jesus said "All power is given unto me in heaven and earth," and His commission to men is a virtual promise that he will provide the power. Jesus prayed and prayed much. How much more do sinful men need to pray if they are to secure the power to preform. God's work can be performed only by His power and that power comes as a result of a vital connection with the source of power. But the connection is the secret of what is accomplished when the power is applied. We may be very near to the power and experience none of it. The trolly is the avenue by which the line above charged with power gives motive• power to the car on the track. The throttle must be open to permit the pent up steam to escape and pass- ing through the cylinders to move the great engine and move thousands of tons of merchandise and human freight. God's work in the earth is going for- ward because His chosen agents by prayer make the vital connection with the supreme source of power. May God help His people to sense their need and lay hold of the source of power through God's appointed channel and thus be assured and endued with that vitalizing energy that will enable them to measure up to God's require- ments. Then shall we see a speedy finishing of the work the coming of the Lord and be permitted to enter His glorious kingdom. � C. H. CASTLE rt••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••0 ARKANSAS CONFERENCE + 1215 Marshall St., Little Rock, Ark. President—Elder R. P. Montgomery Sec'y-Treas.—Jas. B. Ross 4, Arkansas Book and Bible House I Sec'y-Treas.--Ella Winn ARKINDA, ARKANSAS One week has passed since my last report to the RECORD and I am pleased to say this past week has been the best so far as our meeting ,is concerned. While there has been no large attend- ence yet it was better than the week before. Last night there was another banner attendance; they came to listen to the Sabbath question explained. We heard several of them say, after the service closed, that they believe we are right about the Sabbath. Tuesday night we will examine the first-day texts, and Wednesday night, the change of the Sabbath. This is the first the people of this neighborhood ever had the privilege of attending a Seventh-day Adventist meeting. We need the prayers of God's people that many precious souls may be won to the truth here. ISAAC BAKER In the last issue of the SOUTHWEST- ERN UNION RECORD appears a notice concerning an article to appear in our church paper, the Review and Herald. If you are not a subscriber, why not send your order in now to your confer- ence Book and Bible House. One year will cost you but $2.75. Better still, send $3 and get the "Big Three", — Review, Life and Health, and Liberty. These three papers for one year for $3. rt.•••••• •••• ••••••••-• 4.10•••••••• •.1.1.•••••••••••••••••••••13 + NORTH TEXAS CONFERENCE f i 2900 Live Oak St., Dallas, Texas i i President—Elder Roy L. Benton i Sec'y-Treas.—C. G. Ortner � + 4 North Texas Book & Bible House i + � Sec'y-Treas. :C. G. Ortner f � : M.- • .. • • • • •• • •.•-• • • • • • • � tg NORTH TEXAS NEWS NOTES Elder Staben, who is now living at Waco, spent several days in Dallas last week, looking after Spanish inter- ests. Brother Ortner made a hasty trip to Keene Tuesday, where he audited the books of the church treasurer for the third quarter. Brother John Nephew, who canvassed in the southern part of the field, is delivering now. Brother Hooper is assisting him in his work. We are glad to learn that Elder McComas arrived at Fort Worth Thursday. Brother Campbell will also he there in a few days, according to information received. Brother Glenn M. Cox, who delivered last week near Wills Point, passed through Dallas and reported a ninety per cent delivery. Brother Hooper assisted Brother Cox in making his delivery. Elder Spies, director of the North- east District, spent several days in Dallas, while Sabbath he visited at Denison and Sherman, where he con- ducted the communion service with those two churches. Brother Ruf returned to the office from a trip in the Northwest part of the field. He will spend some little time at the office now, catching up with his reports and answering mail, which is usually large in the Sabbath School Department at the close of the quarter. The North Texas Conference office was a rather noisy place the past week, not because of the clicking of type- writer keys and buzzing of fans, but a wrecking crew was hard at work tear- ing down the large two story frame building just east of the church. A neat one story business building is to be erected in that place. Word has been received from Elder Benton, our president, that he is on his way back from the Fall Council. We Page Pour � Southwestern Union Record are glad to learn also that Elder Stemple White, who has served as pastor of the Louisville. Ky., church the past two years, will unite with the laboring force of North Texas. We welcome Elder White to our field. The remittances from the various churches were somewhat larger than usual. The total from the respective churches are Dallas, $2021.92; Keene, $1259.23; Fort Worth, $937.39; Waco, $459.71; Jefferson, $444.56. We are glad to add that a number of our small churches have also sent in excell- ent remittances. Some of the averages per member are even higher than the remittances from some of the large churches. The Keene Missionary Society is very active. Another order for two thousand prohibition Present Truth was sent in this past week. Let us add that we have a thousand Signs of the Times, prohibition special, at the office, with which we will fill orders at the office until this supply is exhausted. We would specially encourage our isolated members to avail themselves et the opportunity to order small amounts, since we will be able to give quick service. Let churches order them by the thousand. CHURCH SCHOOL AT LUFKIN For the last three years we had from one to four new schools every year. In 1926-27 Wichita, Graham, New Hope, and Olney had their first year of school. In 1927-28 Douglass and Salmon started up again. We are glad to say that these schools have not only kept going but they have increased and prospered. This year we have only one new school and that is the school at Lufkin. The church was just recently organized and they planned immediately for their school. A church is not complete with- out a church school, if there are enough children. It was my privilege to go down with Miss Margaret Pierce, the teacher, to help start the school. The brethern were really glad to know that they were to have a school. Usually the first year is the hardest, for there are such items as blackboards and chairs to buy that will not have to be bought every year. The books are also a great item the first year, espec- ially here in Texas where the public school books are free. But we were very fortunate in getting some of these above named items at very reasonable prices. We got our school chairs, which usually cost seven dollars at six dollars, less ten percent discuunt. And such books as we could use from the public school books, the county superintendent allowed us free the same as the public schools. We are very glad to have secured these favors from the superin- tendent. Through Brother Sherrard, who is a merchant there in town, we secured many things at very reasonable price. Brother Culpepper, the elder, as well as all the other members are anxious to have a very successful school year. And there is no reason why it should not be. Lufkin has a nice little build- ing, and with Miss Pierce as teacher, who wrote me since that she likes it better every day, and the cooperation of the church, we are looking forward to a good and successful school year at Lufkin. In behalf of the church, I might say that I know we have some good earn- est workers there, who love this truth and who are faithful in this message. I enjoyed my few days stay with the brethren. � A. F. RUF LEAVING THE COUNCIL Tuesday night, October 2, the Aut- umn Council closed. Some of us, how- ever, were requested to remain to meet with the General Conference committee for study of some local matters. Some few committees did not get their work done in time to report to the council and will make their report to the Gen- eral Conference Committee for approv- al: among these was the committee on "Church Extension Fund" to which we have been looking for help with which to build a church for our colored breth- ren in Dallas and one for the white believers in Fort Worth. As we saw the great list of requests, however, and the imperative needs in so many places we are prepared to expect very little help for both, if either, of these pro- jects. Elder Van Kirk remained for the final action and will be able to report to us in a few days what results ob- tained. Appropriation for mission exceeded all previous records totaling over $4,490,000 which will be increased on the basis of the increase of 1928 miss- ion offerings over those of 1927 not to exceed $150,000. A strong clear-cut resolution on tem- perance and prohinition was passed which set forth our position against the sale of liquor and at the same time keeping us out of political entangle- ments. , Added provision was made to care for the increasing number of sustenta- tion workers, and plans laid to eliminate from the list those who find themselves without the need of further assistance. A number of changes in worker's posts and new appointments were made, which will be published in early numbers of the Review. I will be returning to North Texas about Tuesday October 9. R. L. BENTON GOD CALLS US For the benefit of those who do not receive our Harvest Ingathering Tid- ings, we present a report of Ingather- ing work done by churches up to September 29. � This is actual cash in the hands of either the conference, or church treasurers on that date. Previous report � To date Dallas $609.13 $922.90 Waco 264.75 276.82 Berea 50.21 56.66 Fort Worth 69.65 118.63 Cedar Grove 47.00 47.00 Beulah � (Dallas col.) � 57.48 83.69 Keene 25.00 97.40 Gainesville 14.60 14.00 New Hope 11.45 11.45 Lufkin 509 5.09 Waco Colored 7.02 7.02 Conference 62.50 62.50 Avinger 12.10 Spanish 3.60 Total $1223.63 $1719.21 This is about $1.29 per member at the close of the fourth week. At the close of the third week South Texas hed secured $1.75 per member; Tex- ico $1.66; and Oklahoma $1.59. What we would like to know is: Why should our conference be trailing so far behind our sister conferences in good works, such as Harvest In- gathering is. Last year our conference stood sec- ond when the year closed. Where she will stand this year should be on the highest round of holy endeavors. Let each one be earnest, and their ef- forts continuous until there can be re- ported ten hours of loving work for Jesus and ten dollars secured for His dying children. We owe this to our- selves for we want Jesus to come: we owe it to His creatures, for He sends us to help them: we owe it to HIM, for He bled to save us and them. Brethren, God calls for ten hours and ten dollars! Let us heed and be blessed. C. W. RUBENDALL, SEC'Y. Southwestern Union Record � Page Five 1*......•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••13 SOUTH TEXAS CONFERENCE 917 S. Presa St., San Antonio, Texas + President—Elder W. R. Elliott Sec'y-Treas.—J. S. McMullen South Texas Book & Bible House i Secy'-Treas.—J. S. McMullen SOUTH TEXAS NEWS NOTES Brother A. Haughton, of Corpus Christi, stopped at the office a few moments Tuesday. Brother Haughton and family are on their way to Colorado to spend a few weeks. Elder T. H. Coopwood returned to San Antonio Sunday morning from Houston where he has been helping the Berean Church with the Harvest Ingathering. He reports a real live interest among the members, and we are receiving some good reports from them. Elder 0. J. Corwin is now conducting an effort in Mercedes. He states that many who attended the meetings which were held at La Feria are also attending the meeting at Mercedes, and that in spite of the heavy rains they are having k a very good attendance. Miss Maria Longoria, a young lady of the La Reforma Spanish church, was ' shot the night of the thirtieth by a young man who then turned the gun on himself. He was killed instantly. Miss Longoria's condition is quite serious, but it is hoped that she will soon be out of danger. Mr. F. W. Alexander, formerly of Hondo, but who has recently moved with his family to Keene, stopped at the office Sunday. Mr. Alexander is engaged in the selling of brooms for a Broom Shop in Keene. Mrs. L. W. Kasiska and Brother Sam Zender, of Hondo, were in San Antonio Friday. Elder C, S. Nicolas reports there are two Spanish schools now in progress in South Texas which opened the seventh of September. Brother L. H. Lopez is in charge of of the school at Yancey which opened with an attendance of ten. Brother Jose Castillo opened the school at La Reforma with twelve stud - ents. It is expected that as soon as the work in the fields is over there will be additional students in each of these schools. TOO MUCH SUGAR Physicians are the reasons why, coupled with an interesting discussion of the effects, both of artificial and natural sweets. Read the November color Signs for this and many other valuable articles. Your Bible House secretary will supply you at only four cents each in lots of ten or more to one address. t:••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • ***** � I • TEXICO CONFERENCE 419 Rencher St., Clovis, New Mexico + � President—Elder E. T. Wilson • Sec'y-Treas.—O. D. Slater + � Texico Book and Bible House i � Secy-Treas.—O. D. Slater a ft......•-•-•-•-•-•...................• • S � • - - - :: WHAT WE SEE AT THE FALL COUNCIL As the nays come and go our hearts are made to burn within us as we see the mighty power of God revealed in the reports from every land. There is one note that runs through them all, and that is, "God has set His hand the second time to gather the remnant", and our determination as leaders in the cause of God is to be faithful to the truth given us, and with the faithful men and women from the foreign lands we reconsecrate ourselves to God anew for a speedy finishing of the work. Sabbath morning was given to Elder Branson, who told a story of modern missions which rivaled the experiences of the early disciples, even to the mighty miracle-working power of our God in behalf of the sick and dying in many places in that dark continent which he represented. Equally marvel- ous were the stories told by Elders Haynes of South America, and Andross of Inter-America. It is a wonderful thing to be con- nected with such a movement as this third angel's message, and it is at these great councils that our vision is enlarged, for here we are permitted to look at the work trom the viewpoint of those who have gone from the home base to the great outposts of our work, and as these faithful workers bring their soul-stirring appeals to us, it seems that we can almost hear thou- sands of voices crying out, "Come over and help us." So dear brethren and sisters of the Texico Conference, may I not appeal to you anew to sincerely ask God to help you to do even a bit better than tan time in thet Iall finish His work in each of our hearts, so may this be our supreme object to let Him do it for us. E. T. WILSON. WHAT SHOULD BE OUR ATTI- TUDE TOWARD POLITICS ? The above is a question which has doubtless been asked our ministers many times in tne past few weeks, and will probably be asked many times before the presidential election is over this fall, and it is therefore due our own people that they should be informed relative to the Christian's attitude toward politics. The writer claims no wisdom above another on the subject, but he has read some things concering the question, and there can be no better information given than that which the Lord has seen fit to reveal to His servant during the years of her long ministry as the messenger of the church, so a few citations from this source will suffice to give what ap- pears to be an answer to the question contained in the title of article. "In regard to the world, Christians will say, 'We will not dabble in politics. " T. M. p. 131. "Would we know how we may best please the Saviour? It is not in engaging in political speeches, either in or out of the pulpit. It is in considering with fear and trembling every word we utter." Id. 351. Then back in 1896 when the currency question was an issue, the same writer relates the following; "I was surprised as I saw men who claim to believe the truth for this time, all excited in regard to matters—which relate to the Lord Jesus and eternal interests? No; but they seemed to be wonderfully excited in re- gard to the currency. Some ministers were distinguishing themselves by weav- ing these subjects into their discourses. They were excitably involving them- selves, taking sides in regard to these questions, that the Lord did not lay upon them the burden to engage in. These persons seemed to have a large share of self-sufficiency. Bdt they themselves really did not know what they were ad- vocating. They knew not whether they were defending principles that originated in the councils of heaven or in the coun- cils of Satan. "The voice of one in authority spoke with great decision, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of." T, M. p. 332 "Again and again Christ had been asked to decide legal and political ques- tions. But he refused to interfere in temporal matters. He knew that in the line of endeavor, for surely we are almost to the promised land, and one of the strong notes sounded in this meeting warning us all the was, "The work will never be finished time that we are eating too much sugar. until it is finished in our home churches.'' But Dr. D. H. Kress tells us a score of Which means that we must let God Page Six � Southwestern Union Record political world there were iniquitous pro- ceedings and great tyranny. But his only exposure of these was the proclamation of the Bible truth." Vol. 9 : 218. / In these day of political excitement and in view of the fact that we have come down to the closing scenes of this world's history when soon those who keep the commandments of God will be accused as was Mordecai of old, the above instruction has equal force as when it was given to the remnant people of God. We are well aware of the fact that this is an individual matter which must be decided by each one, but as for my- self, I purpose to keep busy with the work the Lord has given me to do as a minister of the gospel, lest I be classed as a political preacher, and be found talking about things of which I know nothing. May the Lord guide His people through these exciting day, and help us each to be swift to hear, slow to speak and slow to wrath, is the prayer of yours in service, � E. T. WILSON W. C. T. U. HELPS "I secured a sample of the Prohibi- tion Signs at the Bible House office, and handed it, together with your letter and circulars, to the President of our W. C. T, � . . . It was unanimously voted to order one thousand copies for distribution. They ask me to take charge of the distribution. "- Sister Andrew Roedel, Jamestown, N. D. The Bible House has placed the order and now Sister Roedel is supervising the distribution of this good Seventh day Adventist literature, actively aided by her W. C. T. U, friends and neighbors. Wouldn't you enjoy presenting this mat- ter to your local W. C. T. U. at their next meeting? Get in touch with the president today and help in the mighty emperance movement. NOVEMBER will be a month especially marked throughout. the werld as the end of the first decade since the Armistice It is fitting that some real prophetic review of these ten years be placed before people that they may see the trend of the times. Featuring this important topic in the November color Signs, Professor George W. Rine will discuss the paradox of a world talking peace but preparing for war; and in a follow • ing article will give the Bible's answer to the present diplomatic maze. Get a supply for your neighbors and friends. Workers Your Bible House secretary will furnish them at only four cents a copy in lots of ten or more to one address. A SURPRISE The Home Missionary Secretary of the Southeastern California Conference, H. A. Rentfro, has just sent Present Truth the following incident, which was an encouraging and inspiring surprise to the San Diego church: "Some months ago, the church in San Diego, California, began systema- tic work with Present Truth in that city. Recently, a lady came to the home of one of our members in that city and asked if she could go to church with them the next day, which was to Del. 2.75 2.75 1.75 .75 2.00 2.00 1.25 5.75 be the Sabbath. This greatly.surprised this family and they answered: 'Why, yes, we will take you to church.' She then explained that she would like to go to church with them, because she kept the previous Sabbath for the first time. This lady lived only three houses from this Adventist family. So, it was a complete surprise to them for this was the first they knew of her interest. Later it was learned that this lady had been reading Present Truth, wl•ich had been left at her door for sometime in the past, and finally No. 56 came, which contained How Esther Read Her Bible; Elihu on the Sabbath; and, One Hundred Bible Facts about the Sabbath and she began at once." J. B. Fernandez OD 76 11 50.50 42.30 92.80 P. Fernandez HP 76 19 82.00 11.75 93.75 G. W. Calloway GC 70 12 63.50 15.75 79.25. Agnes Meador RJ 50 C. D. Colburn GC 50 14 70.50 14.00 84.50 Pearl Guinn RJ 36 .... J. C. Curry GC 32 19 105.50 34.50 140.00 C. Moore HP 25 5 32.50 ' 4.25 36.75 P. � Miriles HP 24 2 13.00 13.00 Mrs. Harkey BR 18 4 24.00 13.45 37.45 Mrs. McNeeley OD 11 2 7.00 3.75 10.75 Workers 11 468 88 488.50 139.75 588.25 463.80 TEXICO COLPORTEURS' REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 29, 1928 C. D. Colburn � GC 100 38 � 210.00 � 61.75 � 271.75 � 35.00 G. W. Calloway � GC 42 19 � 102.00 � 30.50 � 132.50 P Mlriles �HP .... � 11.00 COLPORTEUR'S WEEKLY REPORT ARKANSAS COLPORTEURS' REPORTS FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 29 Name B. G .Maguire E. L. Pickney R. C. Dearinger Verne K. Vance William Watkins J. R. Howard D. M. Twiggs Killis Boyce R. R. Mason 19.00 TEXICO COLPORTEURS' REPORT FOR WEEK ENDING SEPT. 22 1928 17.05 6.75 114.25 16.50 291.75 8.25 .75 8.50 Bk. Hrs. Ord. Value Helps Total PP 53 � 23 130.25 2.75 133.00 BR 52 � 9 49.50 31.00 80.50 PP 51 � 65 365.25 19.75 385.25 DR 50 � 2 12.00 5.50 17.50 DR 45 � 6 32.00 20.00 52.00 PG 43 � 22 128.75 11.50 140.25 PG 42 � 37 195.00 2.00 197.00 RJ 42 � 23 75.00 76.00 151.00 PP 32 � 3 16.50 7.50 24.00 9 410 190 1004.50 176.00 1180.75 Workers �3 142 57 � 312.00 � 92.25 � 404.25 46.50 Workers � 23 � 1020 235 � 1765.00 � 408.00 � 1273.25 929.30 Southwestern Union Record � Page Seven Brother Rentfro then explained that on the Sabbath this new member at tended church for the first time, he was present and had charge of the service; and, at the close of the meet- ing, this lady handed in a check for $100.00 to be used by that church in whatever way it thought best to use it. Definite results in the form of inter- est, new members, and • increased finances follow the systematic circula- tion of Present Truth. because it pro- claims the plain, connected, all power- ful message God is sending to the world today, and His word will not return unto Him void. If we, in the Spirit of Christ, faithfully do the ople, easy work required of us, we may always expect results and need not be at all surprised when they come D W. REAVIS DILIGENCE Language is one of the major bless- ings of civilization. From year to year, with the development of art and science and industry, we add to 'Lillis treasury of words, while others drop into obsolescence and disuSe. There are, however, certain jewels of language which are so purposeful, so expressive, that they will remain with V. us as long as words are spoken. For example, the word "diligence," from the Latin, diligre, to love—what a -world of meaning it conveys! The diligent man is he who loves his labor. He may be prompt, expeditious; but he is even more than this., for his heart is in his work. In every field of endeavor there is today need for more diligent workers to whom reward, conditions, hours, etc., are secondary considerations—the love of the work in which they are engaged being the chief motive for their industry. This machine age has lightened much of the drudgery of labor, yet. it has also taken from many the joy and pride in manual skill. No longer does the merry little shoemaker cob- ble his own personality into the boots he makes. Today, he performs one standardized operation, and passes the shoes on to another workman. And co on through the industry we find the skilled artisan fast giving place to the machine operator; we find standar- ization in every field taking the place of individual initiative and accomp- lishment. This has resulted in vastly increased production and quite gener- ally in improved product; yet all the works of science and invention, of system and organization, cannot re- place in the scheme of things diligence, that joy in work, that love of labor, that pride in accomplishment, which, more than any man-made machine, transmutes tiring tasks into pleasant occupations. For success in business, give us not only intelligent men, but let them be truly diligent!—Selected. SUPPOSE . . . ARE YOU PREPARED? Suppose your neighborhood had felt the force of tornado and hurricane. Suppose some member of your family or some of your friends were injured by these and other calamities? Are you prepared to help in such cases? Have you taken advantage of the studies given in the Nursing class in your church? If unable to secure help from this source have you realized that you can learn much by taking the "Practi- cal Nursing" course of study, which is similiar to that given in the churches, through the Fireside Correspondence School? A little time for study, an out- lay of a few dollars, and you may be able to greatly help in times of crises and calamity such as are coming on the earth. For further information address FIRESIDE CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. WANTED COPIES OF EARLY WRITINGS OF MRS. E. G. WHITE Will any one who has any or all of the volumes of the original edition of Mrs. White's writings known as the Spirit of Prophecy and afterward developed into Great Controversy and who will be willing to part with these books kindly get in touch with the un- dersignd. We can make very important and valuable use of these books and would appreciate the co-operation of any one who has the books and is will- ing to let us have them. We will be glad to pay for them. P. L. THOMPSON Union College College View, Nebraska. HOME FOLKS ONLY! Prof. Arthur W Spaulding has just written a series of four articles in which he deals in a most pleasing way with the present home problems. "Why Did God Make Fathers and Mothers" will be most helpful to every Seventh-day Ad- vent parent. Begins October 2 Signs. A year's subscription at only $1.50 will bring you these and hundreds of other equally valuable helps to Christian home building. FORD'S TRIBUTE TO DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING No greater tribute has been paid to the power and effectiveness of direct advertising than the recent em- ployment of it by Henry Ford and his advertising agents, N. W. Ayer and Son, of Philadelphia, in announcing and promoting the sale of the new Ford car. Over forty different pieces were produced in quantity to more that fill twenty-five freight cars. Paralleling the Ford newspaper advertising campaign, this direct ad- vertising effort had the interest, at- tention and enthusiasm of people of all classes, all over the country and abroad. It is said that the first news- paper effort represented seven full pages appearing in 1000 newspapers —perhaps the most impressive effort of its kind ever attempted. The same directness, simplicity, grace and truth which characterized these newspaper proclamations were as fully employed in the booklets, broadsides, window cards, and posters. Shorn of all useless and extraneous embellishments, these things become models of business literature, present- ing their facts attractively and tersely without the weakening influence of superlatives in copy, design or pic- tures. Facts—facts set down directly and plainly. This twenty-five car-load testimon- ial to direct-mail alvertising is far more impressive than any words which could have been written by Mr. Ford, for it proves in the most practical way, the sincere belief of the world's foremost business man in this medium or advertising.—Selected. In one respect, Americans are un- like people of other countries. No American likes to do anything by hand that can be done as well by a machine. An American sees no dig- nity in labor that involves unneces- sary drudgery. A few labor unions have attempted to resist the introduction of labor-sav- ing machines, but such efforts are usually unsuccessful because men quickly lose self-respect when they see a machine doing their work more efficiently. Page Eight � Southwestern Union Record At my summer place I ordered a hired man to spade a long strip of ground. With a horse and plow it was a twenty-minute job; by hand it was a day's work. I had no horse and plow and he had nothing else to to that day. Only through insistence could I get him to complete the task. He felt it was beneath him to spade ground that could be turned over in one-twentieth of the time with a plow. In one sense he was right, and it is because he felt that way and. because the rest of us feel that way, that we have been able in this country to mechanize our factories and offices so thoroughly. In most other parts of the world, jobs are so scarce that the introduc- tion of labor-saving machinery is re- sisted. Consequently, wages continue low and the cost of production is high. The explanation of the American attitude toward machinery probably s. first, that we have never had a real surplus of labor in this country; and second, that steam power and ma- chinery were introduced at just the time when our government was found- ed and the task of conquering this continent was begun. There was a lot to do, and comparatively few people to do it. The habit of using and de- pending on machinery was firmly im- planted—Selected. Vg•••••••..w.••••••••••••••••••••••••-•-••••-•-•-.6-•-•-•»•4: S. W. J. COLLEGE I NEWS NOTES The subject of President Kellogg's talk in vesper service Friday was "What Doth the Lord Require of Thee"? The answer to this question, made very clear by President Kellogg, was to fulfill God's requirements by walking daily with him. Professor Tucker and Mr. Petty are expected to return Monday from Okla- homa where they have been for several days inspecting and buying broom corn. The broom factory is doing a remarkable volume of business and the prospects for its continued growth are good. The first Missionary Voluntary Meet. ing under the leadership of the new offi- cers was held last Sabbath afternoon. There was a good attendance and a very interesting program rendered. The Missionary Volunteers sponsored by Professor Parrish are planning to do some real work with the correspondence and Harvest Ingathering bands this year. Thursday night the young men's and young ladies' culture clubs met jointly in the girls' dormitory. A model table was demonstrated and talks "On Man- ners" and "True Culture" were given by Mr. Dallas Colvin and Mr. Richard Fisher. Miss Taylor and Professor Thompson were the special chapel speakers last week. Miss Taylor's talk was based on several poems which she read compar- ing the ideals of each, and Professor Thompson talked on Aviation. Both talks were interesting as well as instru- ctive. New students are still matriculating, and a number of others are planning to come still later. The enrollment up to date is 260. The old students entertained the new ones Saturday night. In the girls' dor- mitory the new girls were taken to the girls' parlor, and were given new can- dles. Soon the old students marched np-stairs with lighted candles and after the welcome had been given they lighted the candles of the new students as a token of their friendship. Later panto- mimes were given showing the different lines of Christian service to which many of the new may be called. In the boys' dormitory Mr. Vernon Becker gave the address of welcome which was followed by a musical pro- gram and short extemporaneous speeches from the new students. Both programs were well planned and were enjoyed by both old and new students. :::•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••U If � ADVERTISEMENTS � I LITERATURE WANTED I would like to have some literature for free circulation such as Our Little Friend, Youth's Instructor, Signs, etc.; also some Spanish literature. Can make good use of paper that is not too old. Send postpaid to J. A. McClain, West- field, Texas. FOR RENT Seventy-two acre farm near Keene. About forty acres in farming land, eight acres in pas- ture, balance in orchard which con- tains two hundred pear trees and two thousand peach trees which bear large quantities of fruit for market. Will rent the place for $135.00 cash. L. J. Brown, -41p � Keene, Texas WANTED Good grade pecans for shelling purposes. Can use two or three car loads, but will buy in any quantity. Correspond with Southwestern Junior College, -41p � Keene, Texas FOR SALE: Much interest is shown in getting homes at Berea Interme- diate School, Jefferson, Texas, this fall. Four farms were bought there recently. I have one of 150 acres, half mile from the school, with rea- sonable price and good terms. Will divide if desired. W. A. McCutchen, 4233 Haskell Place, Dallas, Texas —42c. FOR SALE: Macaroon and Po- tato Chip business and equipment. Large territory. Two ovens, two vats, 450 to 500 racks in stores, etc. A. D. Chase, 432 So. Trenton, Tulsa, Okla. —42p. WANTED: A reliable Adventist fam- ily to gather eighty acres of good cot- ton. I want to get in touch with a family who would like to rent a farm for 1929. Write to W. W. Page, An;.. tan, Texas. —41 pd. WORK WANTED: A single man, ' thirty-two years of age wants work of any kind with some Seventh-day - Adventists. Would like to work on fruit farm or poultry farm; have - had some experience along these lines. Oscar E. Peterson, Box 295, Valley —41pd. �City, North Dakota. outblve0tern Union Mori) A. WEEKLY JOURNAL Published by the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Entered October 24, 1902, at Keene, Texas, as second-class matter under act of Congress of March 3, 1897. Accepted for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Sec. 1103, Act of October 2, 1917, authorized July 14 '1918. Subscription price, per year � $ .5C C. N. WOODWARD . . . EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITORS M. B. VAN KIRK �C. H. 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