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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
8
The American Legion Boston members are urged to maintain law and order. Colonel John F J Herbert, Massachusetts state chairman, says every member must deter mob gatherings, looting, and rioting during the current police situation.
Colonel Herbert, in New York with the national organization of the Legion, telegraphed to State Secretary Leo A. Spilane at 84 State Street. The telegram pledges the Legion to continue patriotic duties for veterans of the World War and related obligations.
The editorial urges all Boston American Legion members to uphold law and order and promote peace. It argues that Americans must fulfill duties to community, state, and nation, criticizing perceived Russian influence and stressing that veterans in uniform and civilian clothes share obligations to keep the world safe for democracy.
Glasgow reports a complete vote of 2,255,000 against and 2,086,000 for a resolution opposing strike action in political matters. Thomas Shaw led the initiative as a mayor and MP. The congress backed nationalization of banks and an industrial labor parliament to unite trade unions on major issues.
A 1919 Boston Post letter asks readers across faiths to share experiences on whether prayer yields direct answers. The editor invites brief, single-sided letters describing personal experiences with prayer and its efficacy, noting anonymity is acceptable and submissions should be concise.
The Rev James N Coons of Baker Memorial Methodist Uphams Corner Dorchester says prayer is essential and that God answers prayers in the best way, even if not as asked. He cites letters from worshippers and urges reverence and genuine effort as the channel between the Supreme Being and man.
A reader testifies to answered prayers from a past controversy on faith. He recalls a spiritual awakening after pain and repentance, describes a moment of divine prompting, and shares relief as his son returns from war alive, while thanking God and expressing enduring faith. G WR West Somerville.
A correspondent expresses strong belief in answered prayers. The writer cites Christ’s example at Lazarus and quotes scripture to urge faith and persistent prayer. The letter credits personal and maternal conversions to prayer and calls on readers to maintain faith.
A letter from Lynn on September 3 praises answered prayers through faith. The writer cites God’s help in sickness poverty and hardship and extols George Malter of England for founding three orphanages. He urges readers to repent and believe.
The letter argues that prayer is answered when conditions are met and God is approached correctly. It weighs biblical examples with warnings about insincere or poorly motivated pleas, and lists seven conditions for answered prayer, citing personal experiences from N. D. Bartlett.
A reader explains how faith and prayer brought aid in personal crises including housing, finances, and health. She recounts a distant benefactor, answered prayers, and the belief that trusting God yields peace and blessings despite hardships.
A. D. Ask shares how faith yields help in locating missing items. For forty years he says God answers prayers for material needs, recounting two recent occurrences: glasses found in the bed after a prayer and scissors moved from a box to reveal their location. Dorchester, Sept. 2, 1919.
M A Mckenzie of Boston urges belief in God as refuge and strength. He cites Psalms and the Lord’s Prayer, argues prayers should lead to acceptance of God’s will, and references the Marne as a war history reminder.
A reader quotes numerous Bible verses on answered prayer in a letter to the prayer editor. The author cites Matthew, John, James, Mark, Luke, Philippians, Romans, Psalms and others to affirm God hears prayers offered in faith. Medford note dated Aug 31.
A reader urges deeper prayer and reconciliation with God, stressing faith and gratitude. The writer cites 1 Corinthians and notes prayers for soldier protection were answered, advising to avoid harming others and to pray without ceasing.
A Worcester reader argues that belief in prayer grows in distress yet not as a daily habit, and questions scientific grounds for faith while acknowledging emotional comfort. The letter suggests faith and inner dialogue offer solace beyond intellectual limits.
A Boston letter-writer recounts praying for a sick man, placing a hand on the head and claiming immediate healing in Jesus name. The account notes opposition from ministers and Christians who call such acts the work of the devil, yet asserts the healing occurred with the man reporting relief.
A letter from Dorothy L. Roberts of 12 Holden Place Dorchester argues that prayer requires repentance earnestness forgiveness and faith. She states God answers sincerely either by granting requests or guiding believers to do without and trusting his timing.
An advertisement promotes Father John’s Medicine as a drug free tonic to build strength and energy, claiming it is free from drugs and suitable for daily use.
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