First issue of this famous newspaper...
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Nov. 25, 1908 This is the volume 1, number 1 issue of this famous newspaper.
The Monitor was founded in part as a response by Mary Baker Eddy to the journalism of her day, which relentlessly covered the sensations and scandals surrounding her new religion with varying accuracy. In addition, Pulitzer's New York World was consistently critical of Eddy, and this, along with a derogatory article in McClure's, furthered Eddy's decision to found her own media outlet. Eddy also required the inclusion of "Christian Science" in the paper's name, over initial opposition by some of her advisors who thought the religious reference might repel a secular audience. This newspaper succeeds to this day.
The lengthy and descriptive "Editorial" consumes the back page.
Complete in 12 pages, archival strengthening at the blank spine, a few minor margin tears, very nice condition.
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