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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1919
Page
15
A physician who recently rejoined civilian life after more than two years with the Canadian forces is set to take up duties again in the coming days. The return marks the end of active military service and a transition back to medical practice.
A Boston Post editor invites readers to share brief letters on whether prayer yields direct answers. Contributors should write short, specific experiences, some may remain anonymous, and letters should be single sided. The ask dates to Aug 22 1919 and requests focus on efficacy and personal experience.
The Rev. Abraham Murie Rihbany of the Fenway Unitarian Church argues prayer is a personal matter. He rejects blanket answers and defines prayer as the heart's sincere desire, aiming to align with God's will rather than mere begging. He cautions against magical views of prayer and emphasizes being with God as the goal.
A 51 year Christian veteran writes to the Post asserting God hears prayers and answers in line with eternal welfare. He argues belief, faith in Jesus, and Bible promises bring direct, sometimes observable, outcomes including a baptism event aided by favorable weather.
Sadie Birge writes to the Prayer Editor urging prayer aligned with God's will. She stresses heart purity, patience, and constant watching and praying to seek soul salvation and directive from God.
Rev G Edward Griswold argues prayer links humans to divine forces guiding life. He says prayer heightens aspiration, not equal communion with saints, and opens higher wisdom while avoiding personal limitation. He notes no door to spiritual realms opens without prayer. Cambridge address included.
A Nashua preacher recounts founding a relief mission after prayer and a wealthy donor's $1000 gift, leading to a $10,000 building. He details further gifts totaling $500 and $1000 and plans for a $15,000 farm home for neglected children on the Temigewasset River five miles above.
The text notes Mildred Burke closely resembles her mother Mrs Esther Burke of Allston in appearance and disposition. Artists observing portraits remark the strong likeness between mother and daughter.
George Wesley Buzzell of Nashua New Hampshire asserts that more than 90000 dollars has flowed to Franklin for child welfare and current expenses over 21 years. He credits faith and prayer as the explanation for the funds and thanks a good board of trustees.
A letter praises answered prayers including a mother’s recovery and world peace after four years of warfare. The writer envisions the Dove of Peace sent by Divine Lord, expressing unity as children of a heavenly father and faith that prayers were answered.
A letter from a reader titled Red Rose recounts relying on prayer during grammar and high school exams and difficulties. The writer, a young girl, says prayer helped her succeed and plans to continue this practice at business college. She asks readers if praying for beauty or a slim figure is appropriate.
Women from New England flood Boston to see fall and winter fashions as all stores host fashion week. Clerks race to meet demand while Chamber of Commerce notes record sales. Assyrian embroidery hats debut in local retail. Expensive gowns and hats fly off shelves amid high prices and broad availability.
Mrs Mary L Grant of Brookline amends libel in divorce suit against Frank T Grant of New York City. Co respondent named as Miss Rita Eybel of New York City. They married in Boston Jan 23 1906 and have two children aged 12 and 10. Custody and alimony requested if divorce granted.
The ordnance department loaded 382 million primers at Bridgeport and dumped them into Long Island Sound. Made by Winchester for the government before the armistice, they are now considered useless.
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