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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
6
The Boston Post invites readers to write brief letters on whether prayer yields direct answers. A 1919 editoral note asks for experiences on prayer efficacy, noting some believe in divine listening and others in no direct response. Letters may be anonymous but should be specific.
Emma E. McCreary of Brookline writes of two direct answers to prayer after her mother died in New Brighton Pennsylvania. She describes peace from prayer “Jesus, help me” and a leading Epworth League meeting where a stranger thanked her for her message. She urges faith in God and cites scripture.
The Post editor cites Prayers as beneficial for mental discipline and gratitude. W A Root urges seeking daily thanks and selfless acts to improve mood, urging the public to test prayer’s impact through small daily improvements and generosity.
Maine reader reports prayer editor of the Boston Post asserts prayers are answered and God's angels aid believers. He cites faith and works, a manuscript proving the claim, and the Bible guiding silent prayer and seven years of labor.
In a letter dated August 24 the writer challenges the idea that prayer is not a direct link to the divine. He insists prayer is the sole communication between God and man and cites scripture to support private prayer yielding public reward.
Frank Rolinson of 49 School Street Charlestown asks to publish his personal testimony about the power of prayer in the newspaper. He signs his letter with respect and hopes for space in the paper.
A reader shares a faith story asserting answered prayer through Jesus and the Bible. Jane Gordon of 7 Hosmer Street Mattapan recounts praying for her daughter's serious head trouble and receiving an immediate cure, noting multiple warned dangers and direct responses.
A letter from a reader over 70 expresses gratitude for answered prayer, noting belief in God who formed ear and eye and watches over those in distress. The writer recalls lifelong scriptural instruction and faith in divine listening.
In 1918 I faced severe illness and nearly died, but prayers from my church and friends brought healing and supplies. In February 1919 I recovered completely and saw friends provide for us. Our three sons overseas have returned safely, and I praise the Lord for his goodness and mercy. Mrs. George A. Stevens. Ashland New Hampshire Route 1.
A 1864 Grand Army veteran recounts personal loss in 1908 and credits nightly prayer with reversing pain and sorrow. He describes losing his wife after 35 years, bankruptcy, and health decline, then says faith-based supplication brought sleep, health, and spiritual solace for a decade. He advocates prayer and belief for all.
A reader argues that God answers prayer and shares a personal example. He cites Ishmael as an example of answered prayer and recounts praying for his sick son at Syracuse University during influenza, claiming faith leads to divine help.
A reader argues there is no personal deity answering prayers, citing Belgium and France horrors, the Titanic tragedy, and earthquakes. The writer asserts God is universal and impersonal, heartily endorses divinity as ubiquitous in nature, and credits telepathy and divine law over intercessory prayer. The letter is signed by Mrs Eva Cassell from Onset.
Marinus Woogkamp of Rensselaer New York recalls receiving a telegram advising calm as he faced life changes. He credits prayer with his transformation from a drinker and gambler to a son of God, praising Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit as comforter and guide.
Washington Aug 27 Representatives of postal employees urged the White House to address steep living costs on current salaries. After meeting, they said the President anticipated government efforts to cut costs would help, but warned he would raise salaries across the board if reductions do not materialize in a reasonable time.
Colonel Thord Gray formerly of the British army and now with Siberian forces was shot by a sentinel on Omsk main street. He was challenged, did not halt, and was wounded in the arm and chest but not believed to be in serious danger. Gray is known in the United States as a European war lecturer.
Washington reports the death of Sir Richard Crawford a financial and trade representative of Great Britain in Washington during the war holding the rank of minister plenipotentiary. He advised the Turkish finance minister and escaped from Constantinople during the war before reaching safety by train with help of the American ambassador.
The assessors announced a $1.80 increase per thousand in the Waltham tax rate, bringing the 1919 rate to 22.80. This marks the highest tax rate in the city’s history.
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