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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1919
Page
3
Pilgrimages to the Ste. Anne De Beaupre shrine rise this year, the ste ady crowds including many from six New England states. French fathers welcome the sick and weary seeking solace in a village set among hills, as World War memories fade and vacation travelers seek comfort.
Boston area visitors from Brookline Cambridge Roxbury Whitinsville and Holyoke travel to the hillside shrine of Ste Anne seeking relief through faith. The article notes Massachusetts woman Miss Sarah Morris of Fall River cured of rheumatism after leaving crutches near relics and other beneficiaries from Maine New Hampshire and Chicago. James Higgins of Chicago travels annually for 12 years hoping for restored sight amid devout worship.
The American Legion legislative committee, representing 3000 veterans groups, pledges full support to the Johnson bill in Congress to deport undesirable enemy aliens and bar readmission of those deported. It notes the measure has passed the House and awaits Senate action. Interned aliens at Fort McPherson and other camps could be deported under the bill, and any interned or US-offense-convicted aliens may be deemed undesirables.
Mrs Cassie McDonald wife of Marine Corps Sergeant J A McDonald at Hingham naval base died from bi chloride of mercury poisoning. Acting medical examiner Dr John Peterson ruled accidental poisoning amid lingering mystery rumors of self harm tied to her husband’s demotion from captain to sergeant after wartime promotions.
The Wakefield Lodge of Elks completed plans for a Labor Day auto parade and carnival. Hundreds of decorated cars are expected to participate, forming at Wakefield square at 1 PM and traveling to Reading and Stoneham before returning to Wakefield. Cups and gold valued at 300 dollars will be awarded as prizes.
The Elks plan a carnival at the Centre depot grounds from 10 AM to 11 PM with floats from Melrose Woburn Medford Chelsea Wakefield and other lodges. Prizes for pleasure cars, a post carnival automobile giveaway, and attractions including band concerts vaudeville shows and midway features are planned.
A Beresina dispatch reports General Petlura's Ukrainian forces have occupied Kiev and taken Podolia and much of Volhynia. The armies are said to be advancing toward the Dnieper along the front.
Joseph Bucklin Bishop, longtime Roosevelt confidant, writes in Scribner's Magazine September issue about Roosevelt as a peace champion. The piece, the first in a series, promises sidelights on the former president’s life based on Bishop’s long association and Roosevelt's historical career.
The book compiles over 150 000 letters from Theodore Roosevelt on ending the Russo Japanese War leading to the Portsmouth conference. It shows Japan’s initial peace overture and Roosevelt’s mediation efforts, with candid views on the Kaiser and Czar. It notes daily urging of Russia and Japan to reach terms.
Advert reads a dramatic recovery tale from a rheumatism patient who credits Var-Ne-Sis, a herbal remedy by W A Varney of Lyon Massachusetts, with transforming his bedridden condition to walking. The flyer promotes a booklet and offers Var-Ne-Sis for sale at $1.25 through druggists or direct mail.
The article recalls President Roosevelt's achievements and praise from King Edward I am simply lost in admiration and I am over praised. The piece also notes the Feast Day of Deaf Observed yesterday with gospel readings and services in major cities New York and others marking the 11th Sunday after Pentecost.
A dense price list shows Wool and Fibre Rugs from 7.95 to 11.95 with bulk offers and a range of Wilton Velvet, Flax reversible, and Royal Axmin rug varieties. Also includes printed cottons, Voile waists, capes, neckwear, kitchenware, and travel gear with single item prices and small bundles.
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