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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
6
A town scene portrays Obadiah’s confrontation with skeptical leaders who doubt his divine message. The prophet prays for Judah, recalling a vision of Zion’s future, and finds consolation in a child’s openness to God as he resolves to continue delivering the message.
The sermonette discusses Obadiah's vision as an 800 year old prophecy that remains relevant. It emphasizes God's condescension in revealing future plans, the dual purpose of warning and encouragement, and the faith to accept literal biblical promises rather than spiritualize them. It notes the lasting truth that God is faithful and that fulfilled prophecy will come in His timing with the Jewish people ultimately realizing their own promises.
In a quiet market scene Obadiah, known for delivering strange messages, appears and speaks to the people of Judah. He claims God has shown him a vision of future judgment on Judah’s enemies and a promise of return to glory. He delivers his message amid wary, amused townsfolk.
A Parisian statistician claims France controls about one third of global gold coinage through thrift, foreign purchases, and expert inflows. Bank of France reserves rose from 2,331,000,000 francs in 1900 to 2,706,000,000 francs, dipping to 2,506,000,000 francs by end May this year, about £12,250,000.
A reflective note advising to take the good one finds without questions and to rely on helping measures. It asserts that great gifts do not come by analysis, framing a practical, hopeful mindset.
A Chicago Journal piece cites a La Revue Paris symposium where painters, poets, and writers argue alcohol hinders work. Paul Bourget and Sardou condemn drinking. Jules Breton and Carolus Duran warn of harmful effects, while Camille Flammarion and Jules Lemaitre share mixed views and coffee habits. Several deny any benefit to alcohol for creativity.
A southern prohibition outlook prompts liquor interests to advocate reform. An Atlantic essay notes the need to curb viciousness tied to the trade. New York dealers' association backs law changes to ensure saloons operate by respected community standards.
Internal revenue receipts from whisky show sharp declines across January to March 1908 versus 1907. January drop totals 502,114 with whisky leading the loss at 479,533. February falls 1,222,157 split as whisky 1,134,868 and beer 187,289. March declines 3,085,472 with whisky 2,543,210 and beer 492,261. Three months total decrease reaches 4,859,742, averaging 937,682 per month over nine months.
The Rochingen Ironworks directors in Germany place a premium on total abstinence for Good Templar employees. One year earns $10, two years $15, and each additional year $5, as a practical endorsement of abstinence for workers.
An essay contrasts wealth with virtue, arguing honest effort and faith govern money. It cites Deut 8 18 and 1 Tim 6 9 to warn against deceit for profit, praising charitable giving as cleansing and sacred, urging weekly tithes and free will offerings, with Wesley’s motto and a blacksmith’s Gospel-led labor.
A July 1908 Sunday School lesson on 1 Samuel 12 outlines Samuel’s farewell to Israel at Gilgal after Saul’s victory over the Ammonites. It emphasizes fearing the Lord, serving, obeying, not rebelling, and following God, with lessons on gratitude and consequences of disobedience.
After the death of Thayer’s wife Elaine, seven, he raises her at home as the neighbors watch. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Jones sway over Elaine’s care, fashion, and meals, while hoping Thayer will remarry. A 20 year old wife arrives, but the match fails, leaving Elaine neglected and the neighbors divided once more.
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