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Presents reprint of an article from the November 25, 1908 issue of `The Christian Science Monitor' which argues that responsible newspapers are necessary for responsible government. The role of public opinion in government and the role of newspapers in shaping public opinion.

Comments on `The Christian Science Monitor' on the 90th anniversary of its first issue, which was published on November 25, 1908. The goal of enlightenment that the paper was founded on; How the `Monitor' has impacted the history of the 20th century; The path of service that the paper follows; The audience that the `Monitor' seeks to serve; What it offers that other newspapers do not have.

Discusses `The Christian Science Monitor.' The history of the newspaper; What Mary Baker Eddy intended the newspaper to accomplish; The first publication of the paper in November of 1908 by the Christian Science Publishing Society; Obstacles that the paper faced; How the paper has impacted the author's life; The paper's goal of enriching all who read it; The practical advice offered by the paper.

Questions what makes the Christian Science Monitor different from any other news sources. Describing the Monitor experience; How the news is bias-free; Paper's dedication to honesty; Aim to help readers understand the news in its broadest possible context; Request for the reader to answer the question, `How is the Christian Science Monitor different from other news sources?'