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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1892
Page
8
The Lutheran Observer urges Christians to avoid doubtful actions and immorality, insisting one must not eat meat sacrificed to idols when unsure it is proper. It counsels a strict personal code, forgiveness of faults, and starting each day with a clean slate focused on what is lovely and lovable.
The speaker notes audiences in lecture halls and prayer meetings show dull expressions with nods and gaze at ceilings. He observes preachers reading meanings in viewers’ eyes, claiming upturned faces convey many sermons and suggesting ministers must adjust to the crowd.
A preacher recalls the Valley of the Shadow of Death and advocates clinging to the Gospel of forgiveness through substitutionary sacrifice. He denounces secular schooling and urges believers to spread the message as the sole cure for bleeding hearts, offering peace to all.
The text argues sacrifice and renunciation are prerequisites for fruitfulness and success. It stresses suffering brines growth much like a furnace purifying spices, urging recognition of this divine economy. It cautions individuals to focus on their own duties rather than judging others and emphasizes accountability to God for personal actions.
In a child’s dream Sam imagines a little dog that keeps him on the right path. His mother explains conscience as the bark of the tiny guide, testing his steps until he learns. Grandpa’s Thanksgiving tale ends with Grace tied to a moral lesson.
Governor McCreary recounts a town speech amid a Robinson circus crowd. He said a diplomatic approach won the audience with Robinson, leading to a strong turnout at the court house. The exchange yielded praise from circus officials and a flow of attendees, despite mixed reactions from other locals.
Abroad dispatches report a warm Aug 20 parade at Tempelhof with Emperor William ordering a simple march past to spare troops and denying war or budget increases. Other items note riots in Serdodsook amid cholera and mob attacks on Hughes Rolling Mills, plus Cossack troops sent to Ekaterinoslav.
Washington reports Tennessee Republicans doubt Governor Buchanan as his independent bid weakens. Calls for federal troops circulate from private telegrams, while officials doubt use of colored cavalry in the South. The Tennessee crisis plus Buffalo unrest unnerves markets and invites comment on state military capacity.
A large crowd at the gospel tabernacle in Nashville heard Mayor George B. Guild and Col. A B Colgar condemn the governor’s lax policies. Speakers denounced the administration for delaying relief to Oliver Springs and Inman and urged action over talk. About thirty volunteers backed Col. Morton’s call for Coal Creek.
Count Giulio Valensio, a well known California horse breeder, died in Cleveland at the Stillman Hotel from paralysis after eight days of confinement. A Florentine noble, he was forty one. Remains to be sent to Florence for interment. Countess Valensia and her mother, Mrs. Paine, plan travel later next week from Sacramento.
The dealer touts the largest and best assortment of farm wagons on hand, claiming to offer the best and cheapest wagons in Northeast Georgia. Two-horse models are available.
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