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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
5
Dennis Shuris and James Photis on a Tewksbury farm raised a cucumber that is the same size and shape as a doughnut. Larger cucumbers on the same vine show normal shapes. Shuris suspects the vine was pierced during training, causing the peculiar fruit to bend as it ripened.
Rural districts in New England face school closures this fall due to a teacher shortage. Low pay drives qualified young people away, with over 200 teaching posts offering 600 to 800 dollars yearly. Officials warn many country youngsters may miss formal schooling if not resolved.
Today features a mix of outings and receptions for service men in West Roxbury and nearby towns. Attending groups include Carpenters and Joiners from Wal tham Needham and Natick and a Massachusetts Bar Association allied ABA delegates excursion to Plymouth.
Matthew Manni, 62, of Rockport, dove from the North End Park bridge in a suicide attempt. Augustus Brown, sailor on the submarine chaser 2840, jumped in, saved Manni, and he was taken to Relief Hospital.
A reflective piece on Saint Gaudens's Shaw memorial on Beacon Street facing the State House. It recalls Shaw's young died at 26, his brave leadership of a colored regiment at Fort Wagner, and the sculptor's moving interpretation of sacrifice and patriotism.
The Chamber of Deputies in Rome approved a bill granting Italian women the right to vote. The decree marks a milestone in Italy’s push for gender equality in national elections.
In 1919 readers are invited to share experiences on whether prayer yields direct responses. A columnist seeks brief letters addressing if and how prayers have worked, suggesting short, specific notes to Prayer Editor at the Boston Post, with optional anonymity.
The Tremont Temple assistant pastor argues prayer must be active intercession for world needs. He cites Elijah and Christ in Gethsemane, says intercession releases human forces God uses, and urges readers to become persistent intercessors who impact others' lives.
A reader recounts a life saved after a serious Massachusetts General Hospital operation four years ago. The child’s simple prayer that her mother survive the operation is credited with guiding the mother through weeks on the danger list.
A 20 year old swimmer nearly drowned after exhausting himself in a lake. Campers with motor boats found him barely conscious, later revived after an hour’s rest. The writer credits prayer for the safe outcome and praises divine aid.
Everett Reader defends power of prayer after extensive letters on Are prayers answered. A reader recalls Christian upbringing and says prayer has been a priceless treasure guiding through trials, noting comfort from communion with the Heavenly Father and protection of a brother in France.
A letter to the Boston Post recounts Elizabeth A. Greene of Lowell Vermont praising answered prayer. She says ongoing prayers protected her six-member family from accidents and helped resolve a delicate family issue when she and her sister prayed. she asserts unwavering faith in God and the Bible.
Joe Pardo y Barreda twice served as Peru's president and was ousted in a Lima revolution on July 4. He landed in New York aboard the Tivives from Colombia, traveling with his wife, mother-in-law, and six children.
William C. Redfield of Brooklyn resigns as Secretary of Commerce after serving in Wilson's cabinet since 1918. He announces plans to return to private business.
President Wilson accepts the resignation to take effect in November. No official hint was given on who will replace him as the next holder of the portfolio.
President Wilson answered a telegram from Samuel Gompers on behalf of steel workers. He did not reveal the nature of the reply and declined to announce it at this time.
Lafayette Night and the Marne anniversary will be celebrated at St Pauls Cathedral tomorrow night. An address on The Lost Million by Rev Nard T Sullivan will be given, with Marsellaise and Star Spangled Banner sung and performances by Walter M Smith and Dr Boyd. The morning service will address The Power of Praise.
Six men including Richard Buckley and Joseph Woodman were arrested on charges of conspiracy receiving stolen property and larceny of cars. The sweep followed a Cambridge area cottage raid and yielded multiple recovered vehicles from Brookline Boston Medford Cambridge Wakefield Somerville Lexington and other locations.
Rear Admiral S S Robison will speak at Watertown as residents honor local World War I heroes. James H Vahey will welcome attendees. Program begins at 10 with bells and factory whistles, features Army Navy baseball, a five mile road race and boxing. An auto parade at 6 with police band and G A R. banquet for servicemen at 7 20.
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