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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
8
The article discusses Manasses Prayer from 2 Chronicles and the Apocrypha’s Book of Manasses. It notes the prayer’s origin likely before the Christian era, its uncertain author, and its varied canonical status and manuscript history including Latin versions and Luther.
The meditative piece cites Psalm 51 as David’s penitential prayer in Babylonian exile, urging contrite worship. It cites mercy, cleansing, and renewal, asking God to wash sin clean, grant wisdom, and restore salvation while lamenting sacrifice versus a broken spirit.
In exile among Babylon’s streams Manasses the king of Judah endures iron shackles from Sennacherib. He hides the clank in his robes and resents his loss of the scepter while questioning how foreign gods and his own choices led to present tribulations.
The tormented Manasses struggles with guilt after offering his son to Moloch. He prays to the Lord, acknowledging sins and seeking mercy, finding comfort in God’s compassion. A messenger announces his release by the king, and he begins the journey back toward Jerusalem to resume rule.
True faith in God grows from knowing his character and rests on God is love. It is a heart faith that trusts God will act in love, providing pain sympathetic help, and remains undisturbed by circumstances.
The article advises straw mulch for potatoes on hill land to reduce moisture damage, planting last May to early June, with rows two feet apart. Straw covers, weed suppression, and moisture retention yield cleaner, higher quality tubers. moon phase superstition is debunked by agricultural experts.
The government runs an experimental willow farm near Arlington across the Potomac from Washington, preparing 104 000 basket willow cuttings for free distribution. Four approved varieties are sent out and only the best thrifty rods are chosen for planting, with guidance for management. requests pour in from farmers nationwide, often via members of Congress.
The article warns that lice infection marks poor farm management as it drains animal vitality. It notes several effective dips and that warm kerosene and grease serve as a common remedy to treat affected animals.
An old farming note explains potato scab caused by soil fungus, spread year to year. It recommends planting uninfected tubers in clean, rotated soils and treating seed with formalin or corrosive sublimate to kill spores before planting.
The article argues against stabling horses for days and stresses daily outdoor exercise to develop muscles and bones. If pasture is short, allow daily exercise in an open lot to ensure proper development.
A note discusses orienting brood coops to maximize sun exposure for chicks during early season and reversing the setup as months heat up. The guidance emphasizes using sunlight for warmth then adjusting to cooler, sunnier periods as temperatures rise.
A wary heiress Agnes Alderson is courted by Hale Dalton, a visitor with plans and a hidden agenda. He schemes to marry her for her money but an accident strains their path to happiness. Agnes forgives and they wed, choosing trust over scrutiny as a new life begins.
Daysey Mayne Appleton plans to host an out of town company for two weeks. She discusses entertainments such as dancing, park visits, tea, luncheon, and games, and weighs hosting duties with friends in a casual message from the Globe.
A garbled exchange mentions water plaster, wages, and a bank examiner after a lunch incident. The dialogue hints at suspicions, drinking, and a president encountering a strange plate with strawberries. The text remains unclear and fragmented with no clear event or names.
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