Belief and Character in Living Faith and Duty
The essay argues that true trust rests on two traits: sincerity and consistency in a person who stays receptive to duty and willing to amend past actions. It warns that many falter by choosing convenient pleasures or lesser duties, rather than striving toward the best, and stresses personal discipline and self-denial as the tests of genuine belief.
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Menton
Abel
Cain
Etter
Chetrloa Sumner
Glasgow
Thas
Ponderous talk on pistols and self defense in Georgia
A long, dense piece argues for stricter controls and challenged rights to bear arms, questioning public safety and the role of courts. It intertwines religious instruction notes with local church updates and reflections on community life, including deaths and travel anecdotes.
War as divine arbiter and the sinner sponge of history
A scattered 19th century essay argues war is erroneously treated as divine and perpetual. It traces beliefs from ancient duels to modern conflicts, condemns conscription, and stresses moral progress through Christ, urging abolition of war and rejection of war as sacred justice.
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Fasis
Supreme Court of Ap
Gott Tau
Ling
Christ
Taking Things as They Are and Human Limits
The passage argues that people must be judged and treated as they are not as ideals. It stresses realistic expectations, warns against blaming others for not meeting perfect standards, and notes how this mindset affects teachers, leaders, and students. It cites examples from history and literature to urge striving within present realities and condemns war as futile glory.
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England
Germany
Alexander
Bulgaria
Aga
Teun
Jack Latites
Prince of Peace
Phinatelphia
Tts
Europe
Ruasle
Tnnada
United States
Turkey
Tzid
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
The
Peace Society
Salt and Perches in Winter Farming Notes
Salt helps manure piles resist freezing and stay moist in warmth, while carbonic acid gas acts as a solvent and fertilizer. Guidance covers avoiding rain exposure, grape protection from pests, egg perch heights for hens, potato storage darkness, pruning for air, and a plea for Christian peace amid war.
Not Much Just a Little In Church Membership Reflections
A long reflective piece questions what it means to be a church member. It contrasts nominal members who attend when convenient with those who actively serve, teach, care for the sick, and spread the gospel. It laments lukewarm loyalty and praises those whose spontaneous aid and sustained effort sustain Sunday schools and church life.
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Loreville
Peter Michal
Simon Post
Saperin
Daniel
Wien
John Draus
Rattle
George Fulover
Ander
Edward
Taraeilat
Watson
Baptist
Selah
Carlisle
Charel
Happert
Archange
Netion
Snioyer
What Others Say on Prohibition and Virtue in The South
A jumble of editorials contrasts Methodist Episcopal Church South advocates with Northern church officials on prohibition. Bishops Galloway and McTyeire express support for reform, while commentaries critique politicians and discuss animal welfare, conversion, merit, and public virtue in a period tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mujfata Chvtatlan
A_ Coxnast
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Bishop Galloway
Friends of Reform
Texas
McTyeireays
The Baby Argument Dialogue and Hypocrisy Debate
A pastor confronts a gentleman in a large church about joining full communion. The exchange centers on the "baby argument" for hypocrisy in the church, suggesting hypocrites exist in heaven as a rebuttal to critics and questioning fidelity to belief. The dialogue probes motives and eternal destinations in a compact moral critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Hell
Theft in a School Circle is Revealed at Emory Hall
A dramatic scene unfolds at Emory Hall as a gold locket theft is exposed among thirty girls. Three core students labeled the trio confront the crime, while Beth Brown laments tardiness and Meta Winslow loses a post because of a misread pony clue. A moral tale follows on duty and integrity.
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Emory Hall
Mia Emory
Sue
Emory
Martin
Beth Brown
Beth
Herr Siegel
Ly Maynard
Mary Martin
Meta Winslow
Emily
Kate Penfeld
Belle Upton
Meta
Matthew Arnold
Charlotte Stone
Charlotte
Cara
Cherlotte
Owany
Onesn Young
Chatelotte
Comeos
Help Called For By Charleston Pastor For Church Repair
An earnest appeal from L F Bonty pastor of Spring Biseet church Charleston seeks help to repair great earthquake damage. Endorsed by city pastors and the Presiding Elder, contributions are welcomed and will be judiciously applied to restore the needy church. The M E Church South conference committee has chosen St Louis MO for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Bonty
Spring Biseet Church
Charleston
M. E. Church
South
St. Louis, Mo
Home Rules for Lemon Juices and Baking Tips
Household notes describe lemon juice uses for headaches rheumatism and throat relief, plus recipes and technique tips for cakes and puddings. It covers beating eggs to stiff froth, sifting flour, dry mixing baking powder, and boiling puddings in cloth bags with careful handling to prevent burning.
He Was a Gentleman and the Wit of London Children
Amusing stories recount the wit of London seliout children as a scripture exam unfolds. In a mild classroom scene one examiner asks about Moses character, a boy replies meek, another says brave, a third adds learned, while a fourth proclaims he was a gentle man.
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London
Moses
Gome
Brive
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