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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
9
A concise note on the verses Jeremiah 29 10 14 and Jeremiah 82 36 44 highlighting restoration promises. The text emphasizes returning from exile, seeking God with all heart, and experiencing blessing, renewal, and guidance.
Sermonette cites Jeremiah to affirm divine timing of events including the Jews’ return from Babylon. It warns against guessing God’s schedule, stresses that Christ’s return remains unknown, and urges faith in God’s peaceful plan through Jesus while warning of judgment if the olive branch of peace is rejected.
The article recounts Jeremiah’s agitation as false prophets promise a swift return from Babylon. He contemplates the fate of Jerusalem and the captives, noting Nebuchadnezzar’s destruction and the risk of sedition within the city. He debates how to counter deceptive reports while remaining steadfast under divine judgment.
The narrative follows Jeremiah’s divine encounter and pledge to deliver a message to the exiled Jews in Babylon. He writes a prophecy urging building, planting, marrying, and seeking the city’s peace, warning against false prophets, and foretelling a 70 year return ordained by God. Nebuchadnezzar responds by executing Ahab and Zedekiah for treachery.
The article recalls 1741 events on the Wager during Commodore Anson’s voyage. Sailors argued they were no longer in discipline after wreck as pay ceased, while Captain Davy Cheap treated them as mutineers and killed a midshipman. Crown law later upheld the sailors’ view, inspiring Article 91 on courts martial for wrecks or captures.
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a marital mix up over leeks meant for tulip bulbs. A hungry husband finishes his vegetable soup after discovering the mistaken leek delivery from Mrs. Jackson. The grocer explains the bulbs ended in the basket by error.
In mid David’s reign, he longs to build a temple for God but God tells him to forgo the task. Nathan and later God reveal a “house” for David that endures forever through Jesus Christ, shifting from a physical temple to a spiritual kingdom. The passage urges praying rightly, accepting God’s better plan and timing.
Veterans across major leagues face displacement as managers plan to promote younger players. In the American League aging stars from 1901 02 eras fade. key names such as Ralph Seybold Jimmie Collins Ossie Schreck George Davis Frank Isbell Pat Dougherty Freddy Parent Jimmy McAleer Bill Coughlin Bill Bradley Elmer Flick and more are noted for possible exit or reduced roles. The National League shows more youth with many veterans staying on cue while a draft list signals returns of Fred Buell Frank Huelsman Harry Wolverton Jap Barbeau Cliff Curtiss and Jack Hayden among others moving back into the majors from the minors.
Pokorny, the Toledo recruit, was farmed out to Webb City in the Western association to rest his injured arm. In 11 consecutive games he struck 26 hits in under 50 at bats, with four home runs, five triples, and six doubles. He totaled 54 extra bases on 26 hits, averaging more than two bases per hit.
Connie Mack hails a promising youngster who could become a standout second baseman. The note praises early potential and hints at future greatness for the player under Mack's eye.
The New York Giants plan a large roster for 1909 with many players from minor leagues. McGraw aims to strengthen pitching and outfield, with candidates including Devore, Harley, Earley, and Meyers, while reshaping left field to counter past batting and fielding issues.
Jack Meyers a full-blooded Indian is one of manager McGraw’s purchases for the Giants next season. He hails from St Paul where he showed well this season. Meyers played with the Butte team of the Northwestern league last spring and was bought by St Paul. He has a strong arm hits well and watches the bases closely. He weighs over 200 pounds in condition.
Notes discuss Jack Coombs moving to outfield after pitching days, Lox Seybold healing a bad leg, Sam Crawford as a natural hitter, Fred Lake possibly becoming Boston Red Sox manager in 1909, callers predicting Speak er of Little Rock to supplant an Boston outfielder, Schweitzer of St Louis rising from class D to majors, Case Patten dropping out, Creiger catching with Cy Young more effective, and the spitball likely to be banned pushing players toward minors.
A historical survey recounts post season clashes from 1884 to 1907 between National and American associations, noting series results, locations, and receipts. It covers notable matchups like Providence versus Mets, Chicago and St. Louis, Detroit, and late 1890s to early 1900s showdowns, then cites the Players' League impact and later Cubs Sox 1906 1907 finals, plus a plan for an eight team Northern Illinois league with towns including Aurora Elgin Waukegan Rockford Freeport Streator Danville Starling and Galesburg.
Clark Griffith negotiates to buy the Buffalo Bisons baseball franchise as the club stands for sale and will have new management and ownership next season, signaling a major change in control for the team.
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