Article April 8, 1911 Issue

PEACE AND GOOD WILL

JENNIE W. BACON.

While engaged as press telegraph operator for that most interesting and far-reaching advocate, the newspaper, I often wished for a daily which, instead of crimes, disasters, and strife, would tell of the happenings of progress, of industrial and refining activities throughout the world, and when the time came that the Monitor, with its practical method of establishing fraternity, was announced in the Sentinel, it seemed as if the herald of old rang out again, "Glory to God ... and on earth, peace." Many are the stories which could be told of barriers broken down among those who have not known that Christian Science is here to bless and not to harm any of earth's children, and one experience seems of sufficient interest to be related in detail.

I had been leaving occasional copies of the national edition for a retired bishop in our home, and was surprised one day when he requested me to preserve every copy carefully, as he was making files, clipping and classifying certain series of articles for reference in his writings, such as history, references to public characters, and questions of international concern. I then called his attention to the commercial page and what had been said of its reputation for reliable information among business men, and he replied that as it was of no special use along his line of work, he had skipped that page, but would look it over. A few days later he expressed much pleasure at the discovery that figures and finance could be made entertaining reading. He added, "When I read the Monitor, I feel as if I had improved my time and learned something substantial; I feel satisfied, like after eating a hearty meal."

Some months ago, a telegram brought news of the passing of an intimate friend, beloved as one of his own family. The shock and grief were overpowering, and he called twice to me to be sure and bring home the Monitor, saying, "I won't be able to sleep tonight, and the Monitor is the only thing that can keep my thoughts off my trouble. Don't forget it." It is needless to say that the paper was not forgotten; and after it was read through he fell asleep.

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