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Newspaper

Jackson Argus

Location

Jackson, Georgia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

5

Arbuckles Coffee Promises Consistent ARIOSA Flavor

A Los Angeles reader extols Arbuckles Coffee for over thirty years of dependable aroma and quality. The ad claims Arbuckles was the first roasted packaged coffee, offers low prices through large sales, and urges buyers not to accept loose coffee. It directs to Arbuckle Bros New York if grocers refuse.

Los Angeles Arbuckles Ariosa Ariosa Coffee Arbuckle Bros New York City

Jackson Public Schools Commencement Sermon and Exercises

At eleven o'clock Sunday morning Rev. James Bradley will deliver the annual commencement sermon to the Jackson Public Schools graduating class at the Auditorium. Music will be directed by Mrs. S. O. Ham with church choir assistance. Beginning Monday night at eight fifteen the graduation exercises will begin, with the full programme to follow.

James Bradley Jackson Public Schools S. O. Ham

Salutatory Oration Graduation by H. L. Daught ry

The ceremony unfolds with a salutatory oration and the delivery of diplomas. Mr. H. L. Daughtry, president of the Board of Education, presides over the graduation milestone.

H. L. Daughtry Board of Education

Young Woman Nears Suicide After Brooklyn Sentence

Jennie Blunt, sentenced to four years for shooting lawyer Charles Sanford, was found unconscious in her Raymond Street jail cell from inhaling illuminating gas. A physician acted quickly to save her life, echoing her earlier vow to kill herself rather than serve the term.

New York Jennie Blunt Judge Dyke Brooklyn Charles Sanford Raymond Street Jennie Blount

Twice a Victim of Thugs in Savannah

Savannah May 19. While returning to his home at midnight A S Canver sixty three years old was attacked by a footpad just outside the city limits. A bullet grazed the back of his head at the base of the skull, giving him a narrow escape. Two years earlier he was assaulted by a negro robber and near death in the hospital. the robber is now serving a twelve year sentence. The latest assailant escaped.

Savannah A. S. Canver Cunuet

Speculation Ties to Crocker Finances at End of Life

In Charton Iowa May 19, reports claim F R Crocker former First National Bank cashier used over 500000 with Chicago and New York firms in stock trading over three to four years before his death. Much of this occurred in the final days, as he allegedly poured 30000 to 40000 dollars daily into market bets hoping to save himself.

Charton Iowa F. R. Crocker First National Bank Chicago New York

Greening Refuses to Talk in Indiana Murder Case Deposition

Oklahoma City May 19. County Attorney Reardon attempted to take the deposition of Emil Greening who knew the interior of the house connected to Mrs Gunness murders. Greening refused claiming fear of return to Indiana and loss of work time.

Greening Oklahoma City Okla Reardon Emil Greening Gunness Indiana

Presbyterians contemplate union and amalgamation issue

The 120th General Assembly of the Presbyterian church opens in Kansas City on May 21. Amalgamation of church branches and harmonizing all organized religions loom as a major question. Rev. Henry William Roberts of Philadelphia, moderator, leads about 500 Presbyterians arriving by special train from the East. committee on fraternity and union favorable to fusion is already cited.

General Assembly Kansas City Presbyterian Church Committee On Fraternity and Union Henry William Roberts Philadelphia

Preparations for Joint Maneuvers Across Services

The War Department has completed plans for summer joint maneuvers involving all regular service branches and many state militias. Congress allocated $1,000,000 for instruction camps and one month of maneuvers at each location.

Washington War Department Congress

Week's World News Condensed Telegraphic Dispatches

A sweeping summary covers the sundry Civil appropriation bill, a prison escape by Bynum Russell, unconfirmed reports of Afghan ruler's assassination, Debs nominated by the Socialist party, prohibition efforts in Louisiana, the Harbin steamer sinking on the Arkansas River, and Alaskan wireless station plans. It notes divorces, mine rules at Frick Coke, fiscal figures, cholera deaths, Brazil’s peace conference funds, near beer licensing in Atlanta, women at St Andrews, and multiple academic and civic notices including judges, pastors, and convention sites.

St. Petersburg Ameer Afghanistan Eugene V.debs Indiana United States Socialist Party Chicago Prohibition Louisiana New Orleans Senate Senator Boggs Bessier Parish Harbin Memphis Arkansas Douglas Landing Ark United States Signal Corps Nome Fort Gibbon Fort Egbert Wrangel and Petersburg Cannery Fritzi Scheff New York Justice McCall Miss Scheff Baron von Badeleben H. C. Frick Coke Company United States Steel Corporation

Omnibus bill passes house with 21 million total

The house approved the broad building measure totaling 21 100 000 dollars. President Penna of Brazil signed a decree regulating foreign naturalization. Jay Gould defeated Eustace Miles 6 2 6 0 to claim the world amateur tennis title in London. United States ranked first as Brazil import, third as exporter, with Great Britain and Germany ahead. Monsignor John Farrell, Rome director, is tipped as possible successor to Bishop Horsemann of Cleveland.

Penna Brazil Jay Gould Eustace Miles London United States Germany Great Britain John Farrell American College Rome Italy Vatican Ignatius Frederick Horsemann Cleveland Ohio Monsignor Farrelly Nashville

Dignitaries and Leaders Mentioned Across Nations

The article notes deaths of Eugene Francois Marié Henri, ninth duke of Harcourt, in Paris, born 1864, and Most Rev. Peter Bourgade, archbishop of Santa Fe, in Chicago at age 63. Georgia congressman Gordon Lee backs Joseph M. Brown for governor. The duke of Oporto knighted King Manuel of Portugal. Russian Duma budget panel rejects four battleships. Castro leaves Caracas for Aragua and Carabobo. Curacao port vessels not cleared. Southern Baptist convention to meet in Louisville next year with Muskogee contending for hosting. Portuguese budget for 1908-9 outlined by minister.

Gordon Lee Congress Georgia Joseph M. Brown Peter Bourgade Santa Fe Chicago Oporto Manuel Portugal Duma Castro Caracas Aragua Carabobo Curacao Southern Baptist Convention Louisville Muskogee Okla

A Great Combination for Orchard and Poultry

H E Fullerton argues a harmonious blend of poultry and orchard work. Poultry serve as disease and pest control, destroy insect enemies before and during fruit production, and provide manure and weed suppression, making poultry a time saving partner to the orchard.

H. Ee. Fullerton

Tops of Fenceposts Drainage Pitch Guidance

The guide advises slanted tops to prevent water pooling and suggests a steeper pitch when cutting posts with a saw. It notes greater slope needed where spring wood and summer wood differ in hardness.

Rutabagas Grow Juicy In Heat Says Minnesota Farmer

A Minnesota farmer says rutabagas seeded early grow best during hot weather when their main growth occurs from late June into July. He notes that timing helps keep roots tender and juicy rather than hard and fibrous.

Minnesota

Jackson teams tops Locust Grove in ten innings thriller

The Jackson squad defeated L. G. I. of Locust Grove in a ten inning contest on Monday afternoon. Jackson remains the only team to beat the Piet state boys this season, with both games won on their diamond and on the grounds. Jackson hosts Boys' High School of Atlanta for a doubleheader this Saturday, expected to draw a large crowd.

Jackson Locust Grove Piet State Jackson Diamond Threigh Grounds Boys' High School of Atlanta

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