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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1892
Page
7
The passage urges humility and restraint in self regard while emphasizing prayer as strength against temptation. It contrasts vanity with duty, advises forgetting faults and focusing on causes and kindness, and urges a fresh start with a clear, positive memory ledger to cultivate happiness.
The passage argues that many talents are wasted due to timidity and fear of danger. It urges individuals to act boldly and seize opportunities, suggesting that starting efforts, even with risk, can lead to significant achievement. A quotation from Sidney Smith reinforces the call to leap in and strive.
A fragmented call invites readers to locate a unique word amid scattered phrases and samples advertised. The text hints at Crescent and Baskian contexts and urges discovery within a printer’s catalog or ad page.
Fragment reads a religious meditation on patience gentleness and unselfishness with belief that divine blessing will come to sick rooms if asked, attributed to J. R.
Fragmentary note discusses two adages about consumption and cure. The lines reflect mixed belief, hinting at doubt about timely treatment and the validity of old versus new cures. The text presents conflicting views without firm conclusions.
Mr Harvey, riding slowly for water for his thirsty horse, meets a lame boy who refuses money. The boy explains even small favors matter to God and eight miles separate Painesville from his spot. Harvey ponders the boy’s sermon and continues on, moved by the simple act. The piece also mentions French candies and Kemp's Balsam ad copy amid scattered notes.
A boy proud of memorizing Scripture bets he can recite Esther nine verse from Esther chapter eight in five minutes. The minister sets the task, the boy struggles, and after an hour cannot recite it without a slip. The entry blends old proverbs and advertisement fragments from the era.
A fragmentary report blends a doctor’s doctrine on a new affection with a chaotic New York street incident. Two rival youths fight beside overturned packing boxes, then fall apart and are rescued. later they embrace as brothers amid the crowd and a policeman aid. Also appears an advert for piles remedy and a warning notice from S B Davis of Watkinsville, Georgia, dated May 14 792.
In Athens yesterday Mr E W Kirby of Cartersville sought his thirteen year old daughter who vanished after traveling with Dr Linder and his eighteen year old daughter to Northeast Georgia possibly Hart county. He plans further inquiries and asked authorities to detain the party if found. The note adds 1891 era ads for Electropoise with testimonials from mothers and others praising its cures.
Mr S Bailey a noted specialist on fine strawberries in Maxrs Georgia was found speechless and weakened on rising this morning after a night in bed He is about 65 and owns a farm in the area Friends across the Southern States will hear of his illness with concern He remains able to move about a bit and speaks intelligibly when assisted
The champion Harmony Grove and Gainesville clubs meet at Hagwony Grove this afternoon at 3 o clock. Gainesville arrives in a four horse tallyho with friends. A close game is expected, but all signs favor the Lome team. Meanwhile Mr B B Hawks married Mrs Willbanks on June 9 in a noon ceremony officiated by Rev R S Cheney.
The piece recalls old Dr. Biggers pictured as a family physician who served Mary and many homes across the country, noted for treating bowel troubles and teething in children. The excerpt frames him in a trustworthy, era-appropriate light as a caregiver.
The University baseball squad plans to avenge a football loss by traveling to Montgomery on Thursday and meeting Auburn on Friday the 17th. Foster and Calloway will form the University battery as the team expresses confidence, and a large crowd is expected to attend.
New York Senator James F. Pierce reports relief from nervous dyspepsia after using Autcock's Porous Plasters. He places one over the stomach one over the hepatic region and one on the back noting steady improvement and confidence in full recovery.
In Monroe Georgia on June 14 Rev Sam W Small spoke to about 300 people in the county courthouse arraigning the Democratic party. Col George C Selmar challenged his charges and left the room amid a dispute. Small declared I am a Southern man but not a Democrat. An overflowing Democratic audience heard the exchange. Also an advertisement touts Swarms cure for skin diseases with simple external application.
The Senior class held its final exercises in the wet Chapel. President EK Frey presided as Class Chaplain J C Blasingame of Zbulon Ga led a fervent prayer and the class poem was read. J E W delivered the oration. Eugene R. B sbk gave a notable address. a history of class members was praised. Athens Farm Loan and Abstract Co offered farm mortgage loans at 6 percent interest. Office No 3 Carlton Building corner Carlton and Jackson streets Athens Ga.
Market letters from Savannah and New York show turpentine steady to firm with rosin mostly firm. prices for crude turpentine and various refined products listed. Cotton futures and grain bids appear alongside meat and lard quotations. multiple commodities quoted with bid ranges and daily moves.
The University Board of Trustees remains in session with most members staying. yesterday they adopted the plan for the literary society previously reported. Resignations of the law school professors were not accepted.
Athens baseball team meets University boys at the park on Wednesday afternoon at 9 30. Foster and Callaway will be the University battery while Wason and Reaves of Madison will handle the Athens battery. A large crowd is expected for the last Vareity game before the team leaves for Montgomery.
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