Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 December 1908
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1908-12-04 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 280 VOL. LXVI. FRIDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1908. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement853 1908-12-04 1 THE PINANG GAZETTE.” Twenty.fourth Year of Publication. -7 mu e reißtssi„ v? -ffY~! WW r MH|L r -Oil subscription. the The Commercial Sale RoomsSINGAPORE STRAITS .<u m -Vl■**■■*” I «.«.> ROUGH DIARY 1909. “X"X:X: MALTHOID i For the H'erkly Iscne, $lB per annum. fvknitvkb AdvortMng Rate, on Application to Price853 words
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Article1127 1908-12-04 2 The driver of the motor mail was Mohamed, or as his somewhat troublesome little beni with the ready tongue preferred to call him, Mat. He was a spruce, alert, daring little Malay from Pahang, and the vicissitudes of existence had made him a player of many1,127 words
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Article395 1908-12-04 2 Messrs. Wither by and Co., publishers, 326 High Harbour, London, W. C send us a prospectus of a new monthly magazine to be published or Jan. lat one shilling. It will be entitled travel and exploration, and will be a medium for bright, well illustrated articles dealing395 words
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Article334 1908-12-04 2 The British Medical Journal of Nov. 7 says From a report by Dr. Fraser and Mr. Symonds (Studies from the Institute for Medical Research, Federated Malay States, Jfo. 9— Surra in the Federated Malay States, by Henry Fraser, m d. Aberd.. and S. L. Symonds, V.S.334 words
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Article702 1908-12-04 2 A TYPICAL SPEECH. Calcutta, Nov. 21. At a farewell gathering at the Y.M.C.A. yesterday Sir Andrew Fraser, speaking of the attempted outrage which occurred aX Overtoun Hall a fortnight ago, said he must tell them candidly it was his Opinion that the very strongest measures702 words
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Article265 1908-12-04 2 Of all the delights that make for the attraction of the home circle—there is none so important in its effect as that of music Music is one of the joys that tend to brighten home life, and to suffuse the whole home into perfect265 words
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Article261 1908-12-04 2 A Hongkong correspondent writes to the P.M.G. :—One of the signs of developing Chinese progress is the readiness with which young Chinese are submitting themselves to the cutting of their queues, in spite of the care bestowed upon these appendages by generations of their forefathers. The conservatism261 words
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Article140 1908-12-04 2 Friday. 4th December. Japanese Cinematograph. Penang Road, 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Band, Esplanade, 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, sth December. Homeward P. O. Mail, closes, noon. Football: C.R.C. r. Y.M.C.A., Victoria Green. Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. 7.30 and 9.30 p.m. Sunday, 6th December. Second Sunday in Advent. St.140 words
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Article52 1908-12-04 2 December 1830—Suttee abolished in India. 1841 —First census of Hongkong taken population, 15,000. 1876 —H.H. the Regent of Siam visited Singapore. 1890— Mr. E. W. Birch accepted appointment of Governor of B. N. Borneo. 1891— Outbreak in Bangkok Gaol: five convicts shot. 1896—First general meeting of Singapore52 words
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Article34 1908-12-04 2 Saturday, Dec. s.— Land in Province Wellesley Archway of Logan’s Buildings 11 am.; J. R. McFarlane, auctioneer. Saturday, Dec. 12.— Household furniture P.W.D. quarters, Western Road 11 a.m.; Joe de Mello, auctioneer.34 words
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Article56 1908-12-04 2 Kedah Government.— Tenders for Gambling and Spirit Farina close Dec. 5. Straits Government.— Granite road metal and supply of bullocks and carts tenders close noon, Dec. 7. Straits Government.— Repairs and Minor Works, and supply of bullocks and carta tenders close: noon, Dec. 15. Kedah Government.— Tenders for Stationery,56 words
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Article36 1908-12-04 2 Westlands House, No. 4 Westlands, and Morningside a] ply Wreford and Thornton. 9 Per k Road and 20a Leith St. apply Mrs. Kaufmann, 9a Leith St. 39 Green Hall apply 19 Green Hall.36 words
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Advertisement31 1908-12-04 2 No L’hk of It.—What’s the use of taking vi < tasting cod liver oil and emulsions when Cordial of Cod Liver gu which is delicious and does more mm waddles. Co Ltd31 words
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Advertisement40 1908-12-04 2 Many things cause headaches—late hours, unsuitable food, nervousness, eye strain, overwork, etc. One thing cures them—Stearns’ Headache Cure. It is without an equal, as it acts very quickly and is easy to take, having no bad taste Insist on Stearns’.”40 words
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Advertisement726 1908-12-04 2 1 I will deliver to you IF YOU SUFFER “ROBEYPHONE’ I jCMlctO From any Skin or Blood Disease, n inc“ w lay Os. SmjrprSc? ously hand-painted lIUNS such M in charming tints Eczema, Scrofula, Scurry, Glandular I price 5 guineas. P iMji- I Swellings, Bad Legs, Ulcers, Abscesses, o»io>L Pl726 words
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Miscellaneous66 1908-12-04 2 The Tides. High Water. Low Water. Drc 4 843 am 2.47 am. »> 5 950 a.m. 3.36 am. ’< 6 10.20 a.m. 4.23 a.m. 7 11.12 a.m. 5.10 a.m. 12.01 pm. 6.02 a.m. 9 12.07 p.m. 6.44 a.m. 1.35 p.m. 7.33 a.m. The Moon. O Full Moon 3.44 am. 966 words
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Advertisement3339 1908-12-04 3 BURxS PHILP LINE.” Kt ww- "jrir government notification. NOTICE. led horses. PENANG VOLUNTEERS. SINGAPORE TO *JAVA PORTS. I ’T'ENDERS will be received at the /'AWNERS OF HORSES in Nortbam Poßl DARWIN, I HURS DA Y ISLAND, JI Resident Councillor’s Office, up to E»S»SItS« t Az Road and Anson Road aie3,339 words
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Article18 1908-12-04 4 Miranda. —On December 1, S. P. D. Miranda, of Municipal Engineer’s Office, Singapore, native of Travancore, India.18 words
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Article1428 1908-12-04 4 Of the literature on the Far East there is no end, but much uf it is of such a supei ficial nature that what is written is easily forgotten. The reputation of an authority is not built up in a day by a few feeble infusions1,428 words
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Article778 1908-12-04 4 As mentioned by Niblick the Eclectic Competition now going on is a novelty in-as-much as it differs from the ordinary run of competitions. It should prove useful to the men who will be selected to champion Penang at the Christmas Tournament. It will also be interesting to778 words
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Article797 1908-12-04 4 Mr. R. A. Hanis, of Ipoh, is in Kuala Lumpur. Mr. R. Scott has been appointed District Judge, Malacca. Inspector J. Gilham, of the F.M.S. Police, has resigned his appointment. The District Officer, Labuan, has been appointed an Assistant Protector of Chinese Immigrants. The Rev. S. Veeragathy,797 words
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Advertisement150 1908-12-04 4 CARRERAS Ltd., Manufacturers of Fine Tobaccos and cigarettes. Carrera» hold numerous appointments from Royal Families, Embassies, ami Legations, three of which are unique for their historical interest. The undersigned have been appointed General Wholesale Distributors for the Straits Settlements, F. M. S„ and Sumatra. A Shipment of the following is150 words
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Advertisement89 1908-12-04 4 must be addressed to The Editor," written on one side of the paper only, and accompanied by the writer J name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. yg LL MONIES must be paid at the Pinang Gazette" Office, Penang, to the General Manager,89 words
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Article124 1908-12-04 5 international developments, the ANNEXATION of BOSNIA. [Rioter's Service.] London, 3rd Dec. of dftbate in the Italiau Chamber rL PU I T a UOtable B P eech bv Baron Sidney Sonnino, the ex-Premier condemning the attitude of Signor Tittoni Foreign Minister, on the Bosnian annexation aa grave mistake.[Rioter's Service.] - 124 words
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Article52 1908-12-04 5 THE FOG AS A FACTOR. Reuter’s Service.] London, 4th Dec. Rear-Admiral Frank Finnis, c.v.0., of H.M.S. Bulwark, speaking at Dover, said that during the recent manoeuvres he had conveyed a force, representing 70,000 troops, to the Scottish coast without seeing any sign of the British Fleet owing to[ Reuter’s Service.] - 52 words
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Article44 1908-12-04 5 A FRESH DEADLOCK [Reuters Service.] London, 3rd Dec. A fresh deadlock has arisen over the Education Bill. His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Roman Catholics ar® demanding an increased grant for contracted out schools, which the Nonconformists are fiercely opposing.[Reuters Service.] - 44 words
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Article38 1908-12-04 5 A DEBATE IN THE REICHSTAG. [Reuters Service.] London, 3rd Dec. The Liberals and Radicals have started a great Constitutional debate, in the Reichstag, on the Ministerial responsibility in connection with the Kaiser’s interview and speeches.[Reuters Service.] - 38 words
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Article200 1908-12-04 5 HAYTI. Berlin, 3rd Dec. The revolutionary party in Hayti have been victorious, but General Nord Alexis, the President of the Republic of Hayti, has escaped [President Alexis, who was born in 1821— 87 years ago—assumed office for seven years from 1902.—Ei>. P. THE KAISER’S INTERVIEW. The discussion200 words
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Article125 1908-12-04 5 TRADITIONAL FRIENDLINESS. Japan agreement approved. [Rbutbr’s Service 1 Loudon, 4th Dec. 7Ae 7’imes’s correspondent in Peking elegraphs that America, before signing, communicated the Japano- American Agreement to the Wai-wu-pu K the Chinese Foreign Office), hoping that the latter would recognise America’s traditional friendliness to China. The Wai-wu-pu[Rbutbr’s Service 1 - 125 words
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Article344 1908-12-04 5 Australian Miner Killed. The Straits Times of Wednesdav reports A fearful calamity occurred at Pulau Übin at about 10 a.m., yesterday, resulting in the death of an Australian, after neatly twentyfour hours of intense physical suffering, the practically instantaneous death of two Chinese, and the most horrible344 words
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Article283 1908-12-04 5 Mr. Justice Hyndman Jones resumed, on Monday, in Singapore, the bearing of the case of Mr. W. A. G. Tilleke, an advocate and solicitor of Bangkok, against Mr. C. W. Abrams, veterinary surgeon, for the return of $1,900 as the price paid by plaintiff for the racehorse283 words
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Article71 1908-12-04 5 We are asked remind those of our readers interested iu Waler P-»lo that in the match Bankers and Brokers v. The Rest arranged for Sunday next, play will commence at 10.15 am. sharp. Mr. B. C. Criswick will skipper the Bankers and Brokers, while Mr. F. Duxbury71 words
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Article315 1908-12-04 5 THEFT AND ROBBERY. ’The case against the man Babji, who was charged before District Judge Wolferstan yesterdav with thefr, and robbery of sixty cents from a blind man in the Chulia Street mosque on November 18, was concluded to-day when he was convicted. Before sentence was passed315 words
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Article180 1908-12-04 5 Smart Police Work. In connection with the recent Police raid on a house in Hutton Lane, where a number of implements for counterfeiting coins was discovered, we stated yesterday that seven men had been arrested, four in Penang and three in Kedah. Of these, two of the former180 words
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Article95 1908-12-04 5 In St. George’s Church yesterday, at 3.30. p.m., the marriage was quietly solemnised, in the presence of a few friends, of Mr. Thomas Josiah Hume, accountant in the firm of Messrs John Litttle Jt Co;, Singapore, to Miss Sarah Edith Powell, of Dudley, Worcestershire, England. The95 words
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Article219 1908-12-04 5 As may be seen from our advertising columns to-day, early in January a Church of England Home for girls attending the Government Girls’ School (now St George’s Girls’ School) will be opened. Applications for admission to the Home should be «ent at once to the219 words
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Article595 1908-12-04 5 THE WATERMAN. To the best of my knowledge the Chinese tukang ayer and Kling tannikara have no other rivals to fear in the way of competition Speaking from my own experience, I have no hesitation in adjudging the palm to the Chinaman. It is possible.that, owing to the595 words
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Article117 1908-12-04 5 .—S.T. In the Supreme Court, Singapore, on Monday, before the Chief Justice, Sir W. H. Hyndman-Jonps, counsel engaged upon another legal argument respecting an adjudication of the Commissioner of Stamps, who had held that a certain memorandum of lien on moveable property, accompanied by a deposit of.—S.T. - 117 words
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Article107 1908-12-04 5 Letters posted at Dato Kramat SubPost Office and in the Pillar-boxes before 11 am. to-morrow will be in time to catch the Homeward Mail, which closes at the General Post Office at noon. Parcels, via Brindisi (on payment of an additional fee of 45 cents), posted up107 words
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Advertisement6 1908-12-04 5 STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister 6* Co., Ltd.6 words
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Advertisement46 1908-12-04 5 The B. I. S. N. Co’s. Contract Packet s.s. Taroba, which arrived from the Coromandel Coast yesterday, brought the following immigrants For Penang. For P. Swettenham S Ĕ “2 o o ■g <2 <2 State Immigrants 90 3 Free Coolie* 49 3 Kaugany Coolie* 85 446 words
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Advertisement803 1908-12-04 5 Pinang Gazette Weekly Edition. St. GEORGE'S HOME FOR GIRLS. PENANG. (numbering 28 pages) for to-morrow’s Homeward Mail by the Lf ARLY in January next, a Church of P. <fc O. s.s. Oceana, at noon, is now ready England Home for Girls attending it contains full Local, Commercial, and the Government803 words
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Advertisement1458 1908-12-04 6 6 Illliljriir trtNTiir rank OF BROWN V Co,, BANK or INDIA. HONGKONG ’"“T'I "“"oMPTO-MAATSCHAVVU- .NDIAJAM.TBD, Mooom.ntal Sculptors, AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA BANKINO_COKrO« JK" a..k„_h C.,,», X. «M-. “.”°a u. I, S 515,000,000 Established 1824. FI2 000,000. Subscribed Capital 1,123,000. r-a Paid-up-Capital fl 45,000,000 Authorised Capital I W™’" oQ 562 500. mroRTBRS1,458 words
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Article1103 1908-12-04 7 •J Capital. Subscribed. No of Issue g* o Shares. Value Dividends. Name. IE E ZS -Ad o J I I fiQ joq O' I’l i i MINING. 1906 $300,000 $225 000 22*500' $!o lo^ear eud 3l 3 oB Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. 7}j 7|‘ 1907, ToZ 6 S1,103 words
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Article81 1908-12-04 7 Cornelia, Brit., 194, Marris, December 4, Teluk Anson, gen., E. S. Co. Carlyle, Brit., 335, Treweeke, December 3, Teluk Anson, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan Co. Hebe, Brit., 347, Andrews, December 3, Singapore, gen., W. Mansfield Co. Kistna, Brit., 524, Learmont, December 4, Singapore, gen., Huttenbach, Liebert Co. Kanagawa Maru,81 words
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Article65 1908-12-04 7 Carlyle for Teluk Anson. Flying Fish for Port Weld. Hebe for Deli. Lai Sang for Singapore ami Hongkong. Malaya for Deli. Omapere for Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui, and Tavoy. Persia for Singapore, China, and Japan. Perak (S. S. Co.) for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Padang for Batu65 words
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Article21 1908-12-04 7 oj Steamer, where from, approximate date of arriral, where hound, and Agent». Benvoirlich, London, Dec. 12, Japan, S. B.21 words
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Article63 1908-12-04 7 ARRIVALS. By Rotorua (December 3) from Singapore, Mr. A. D. Neubronner, (Siamese Consul), Mr. Khoo Kay Chee. By Kistna (December 4) from Port Swettenham, Dr Fraser, Messrs H E McCulloch, F D Rees, Syed Ahamed, and Tan Sye Kow. DEPARTURES. By Taroba (December 3) to Port Swettenham, Mr Justice63 words
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Article122 1908-12-04 7 Penang, 4th December, 1908. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2'3jJ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 2/4} 3 Documentary 2/4 5/16 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174(! 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 j; 3 days’sight Private 176 Madras Demand Bank122 words
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Article186 1908-12-04 7 Penang, 4th December, 1908. Gold leaf $65 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).... No stock. White Pepper sl6} sales. Trang Pepper $10.95 sales. Mace $73 sales. Mace Pickings $63 sales. Cloves $39 sales. Nutmegs 110 $l9 buyers. (No. 1 $6.65 sales. Sugar < No. 2 No stock. (.Basket186 words
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Article103 1908-12-04 7 To-morrow. For Per. Cluse. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauri- Oceana noon tius, Egypt, and vid >Regist. 10-30 a.m. Brindisi for Europe, Parcels 4 p.m. on etc. to-day. Deli and Paneh De Kock 1 p.m. Batu Bahra Sree Bangka 1 p.m. Trang Leong Ho 1 p.m. Asahan Mary Austin103 words
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Article39 1908-12-04 7 Homk- Ex- Poarrivai.v Lu Steamer WARD. PECTED. DDK. P. 40. Oceana 5/12 10 a m 2 p.m. B. I. Taroba 12/12 N.D.L. P. Ludwig 8/12 Outward. P. 40. Assays 17/12 B. I. 10/12 N. D.L. Derjflinger 10/1239 words
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Article684 1908-12-04 7 P tfc O Sunda, from London, Nov. 7, due Penang, Dec. 8:—To Penang: Mr and Mrs Welham, Mr and Mrs W G Stewart and children, Misses Hastings, M Herne, Stewart, and F Smith, Sargant, Vijfhius, and Wood, Messrs W G Hastings, D Irvine, W R C684 words
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Article307 1908-12-04 7 London, Nov. 23. The Times, in a h ading article, welcomes the tone of firm determination in Lord Minto’s latest utterances and hopes that his words will be speedily translated into acts. The Viceroy may rely on the firm support of the Home Government and307 words
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Article578 1908-12-04 7 Miner’s Protest. When the Tamil Immigration Fund Enactment came up for consideration the other day in the Perak State Council, the following protest, as recorded in the official minutes, was raised by one of the unofficial members Mr. Osborne requests that his protest may be recorded against the578 words
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Advertisement103 1908-12-04 7 PURE for ASTHMA b £SS^S^ ft [HOWARTH ERSKINE, Ltd., For Asthmatic people who suffer fro™ |■■V 1 1 I ■1 W *u, Sfr K m, CIVIL, ELECTRICAL, AND 1 > MECHANICAL ENGINEERS, 1 < STRAITS, SIAM, F.M.S., CHINA, and BURMA. 1 SOLE AGENTS FOR I IHorbsby Oil Engines, Pulsometer Engineering103 words
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Advertisement30 1908-12-04 7 Mannheim Insurance Co. Marine Insurance. The undersigned, as Agents, will accept Marine Risks on Merchandise, Produce, and Valuables at current rates. For fuller particulars apply to KATZ BROTHERS Ltd., Agents30 words
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Advertisement59 1908-12-04 7 The Troubles of Digestion, pain, flatulence, acidity, and $o on, are happily in most cases simply the expression of some fleeting disturbance of function. The best way to restore tone and regularity to the intestinal al tract is by taking a wine-glassful of Hunyadi Janos natural aperient water the first59 words
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Advertisement2436 1908-12-04 8 e-J eu w in g Shipping. Shipping. P. &0. Steam Navigation Company. Shipping. """VaTlTervice*”" 1 V- Intended Sailings. Norddoutschcr LlOjdj BfCIIICII. Dec. 3 with l,^! a BRITISH INDIA Imperial Ger^ 0 Mail Line. I/ 17 Assaye 1 OU J'S a HOMEWARD. J it Ii^— STEAM NAVIGATION Co., LTD. *1 OCCOR2,436 words
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