The American Missionary — Volume 42, No. 10, October, 1888

The October 1888 issue of this long‑running missionary periodical opens with a detailed imprint page, listing the Association’s officers, contact information, and subscription details. Inside, readers find a frank financial report showing both rising donations and looming debt, accompanied by a heartfelt appeal for special contributions. The magazine also announces the upcoming annual meeting in Providence, complete with sermon speaker, entertainment plans, and voting‑member guidelines.

This snapshot offers a vivid window into the organizational challenges and community spirit of late‑19th‑century American religious philanthropy. Alongside the administrative data are brief updates on school, church, and industrial projects spreading across the nation’s frontier. Listeners will appreciate the earnest language and the sense of urgency that animated volunteers striving to support education and relief efforts during a period of rapid growth.