The Journal and Messenger (Volume LXXII No. 1-No. 33) FIRST EDITION

Cincinnati, OH: Lasher & Osborne, 1903. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Very Good. 17.5"x12. FIRST EDITION. VOLUME 72. A compendium of weekly Baptist newspapers distributed in Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Parkersburg, Ohio from January 1, 1903 through August 20, 1903. Contents include editorials, teachings, Board meeting notices, mission news, other nations' news and sermon topics from various areas in the country. Advertisements for schools and universities, musical instruments, medicine, insurance companies, church furniture are in each edition. Each weekly journal approximately 15-16 pp. A good source of Baptist history. THE PAPER AND ITS EDITORS: "The Journal and Messenger, owned and edited by Rev. G. W. Lasher, D, D., and Rev. G. P. Osborne, completed in 1898 its 67th year. It [had] steadily and vigorously promoted Baptist interests in Ohio, and to its influence are largely due their unity and prosperity. In 1876 Rev. Dr. Lasher became owner and editor, associating with himself, in 1888, Rev. G. P. Osborne. Noble S. Johnson, Ephraim Robins and Henry Miller were the leading spirits in its establishment in 1831. CONDITION: 17.5"x12" hardbound half brown publishers cloth; gilt title on black tape spine. Ex library with label on spine an book label on pastedown. Normal wear to corners and edges, rubbed and light soiling. The four-columned leaves are evenly toned and without writing. An excellent source of Baptist history and world history. Full refund if not satisfied.