Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 24 October 1912
1912-10-24
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1912-10-24 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 244 VOL. LXX. THURSDAY, 24th OCTOBER, 1912. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1146 1912-10-24 1 f FOR $3O can have the Pinang "razeue” posted every day I 1 Se vear to your address. <«*' h OH. „r> g 5 donate Quarterly and B Hr'-'ear- pavable in M remittances should LM S INANOCAZ p E J«In S i >(gr gDDDDncnnrmnn T |f PMNG GAZETTE.” HOTEL NORMAN1,146 words
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Article2954 1912-10-24 2 AMBITIONS OF THE POWERS. Every year, with the return of the Spring the war-cloud has loomed in the Bilkans The phenomenon is so old that the world at large believed it would continue until a successful revolution gave the upper hand to the pan-Slav or2,954 words
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Advertisement1009 1912-10-24 2 STATION fjy Auction. WANTED. A COMPETENT CHINESE SALES- ZllU NOVCfllbCfj 191Z> MAN for Bazaar by European Ina- need apply ODe but expecienced e Valuable Building Sites, W7-u f X. V. Z. o/o Papr. T()wn bts aft 4 Minift g Land j FOR SALE. SITUATE AT, OR NEAR IPOH, PERAK, FOR.1,009 words
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Advertisement228 1912-10-24 2 Central Sales Room. TO BE SOLD By Public Auction, On Saturday, 26th October, 1912, AT 11 A.M. At Craigston 37A. Northam Road. The Residence of J. G. Allan Esq, High Class and Artistic Household Furniture, COMPRISING Dining, Drawing and Bedroom Suites, Rattan aud Bentwood Furniture Unique Dinner Waggons, Pictures, Crockery,228 words
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Article968 1912-10-24 3 ese have done for themselves.— Rangoon Gazette. ha 9 been made in Burma and n Stages for a very long time. t:£ robable that both Shans and 11 P learnt how to make it from the nd it is possible that they had Chinese, ua r r, ese have done for themselves.— Rangoon Gazette. - 968 words
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Article184 1912-10-24 3 Thursday, October 24. Outward English (B. I.) Mail. Her Majesty of May,” (Children’s entertainment) Town Hall, 5.45 p.m. Eugene Ossipoff, Town Hall, 9.15 p.m. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Roail George Town Cinematograph, Kual» Kangsar Road Matsuo’s Cinematograph, Penang Road. Friday, October 25 St.184 words
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Article89 1912-10-24 3 The fallowing provisional fixtures have been fixed for October Dath. Tbims. Ground* Thurs. 24... H.L.F.C. v. E.A.C. Esplan. Fri. 25... I.K.F.C v. P.F.S. F. School. Tues 29... P.C.C v. E.A.C. Esplan. Wed. 30... C.R.C. v. H.L.F.C. V Green. *Subject to alteration if unsuitable to ground authorities. Following89 words
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Advertisement705 1912-10-24 3 WHY ARABIC? ARABIC applied to the roof and sides of your house or factory will effect an enormous reduction in the internal temperature. Arabic is an excellent preservative for ironwork it covers more surface and lasts longer than paint. It is sold in the form of a dry powder and705 words
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Miscellaneous18 1912-10-24 3 The Moon. O Full Moon Oct. 26 Last Quarter Nov. 2 O New Moon 9 First Quarter 1718 words
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Miscellaneous57 1912-10-24 3 The Tides. Date. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. W. AM A.M. P.M. P.M. Oct. 24 11-18 5-41 11-33 5-48 „25 11-19 6-10 Nil. 612 26 12-10 635 12-24 642 27 12-39 7-11 12-56 7-20 28 1-12 7-41 1-28 7-47 29 1-40 8-05 2 03 8-13 30 2-10 8-5257 words
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Article1820 1912-10-24 4 SOUTER—PRITCHARD. A very pretty wedding, of special interest to the European community in Penang, took place at St. George’s Church yesterday afternoon. The contracting parties were Mr. John Proudfoot Souter, of the Straits Trading Company, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Souter, of Partickhill, Glasgow, and1,820 words
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Article1165 1912-10-24 4 CHINESE SOLDIERS IN HARBOUR. Last evening the Apcar line steamer Japan arrived in harbour with a number of Chinese soldiers returning from Tibet aboard. A circumstantial story was told us last night to the effect on the arrival of Japan the ship was placed in quarantine, some1,165 words
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Article402 1912-10-24 4 DETAILS OF SHOOTING. Milwaukee, Oct. 15.—Mr. Roosevelt’s assailant was a Bavarian saloon-keeper named Schrank who is supposed to be crazy. He confesses he followed Mr. Roosevelt for weeks watching for an opportunity to kill him. Air. Roosevelt had left the Hotel and was abrit to enter his motor—Reuter. - 402 words
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Article130 1912-10-24 4 Calcutta Oct 18,—-The Englishman publishes a report of a tragedy on Mount Abu, Rajputana, where a young man named Winder, who came out to Calcutta some months ago as Assistant to the Bank of Bengal, fell in love with a lady, Mrs Campbell. They eloped to130 words
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Article563 1912-10-24 4 ITS GROWTH AND PROSPEDTS. KAMPAR. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October 24. The next town, and district, of importance here, is the old established mining centre of Kampar. In that capacity, it is much older than its neighbour Ipoh, and has continued in prosperity since it was563 words
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Advertisement570 1912-10-24 4 Matsuo’s Japanese CinematogM /iO4Z) U I programme. 1. Go Little Cabin-Boy. 2. The Great Prayer of the Arab, in Co ™j Mn Ch M ti S o men th rt “lr»i l 4. The Effected Young LaX, 5. Puss in Boots. 6. Winter in Finland 7. Aladdin and Hia Wonderfu)570 words
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1418 1912-10-24 5 .—Straits Times. SHAREHOLDERS AGREE TO THE INCREASE OF CAPITAL. Au extraordinary general meeting of the Langkapoera (Sumatra) Rubber Estate, Limited, was held on September 23 at the office, 39, Mincing Lane, E. C., for the purpose of considering resolutions to increase the capital of the company..—Straits Times. - 1,418 words
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Article353 1912-10-24 5 —Bangkok Times. Some little time since we published a telegram announcing the decision to abolish the public gambling houses in the Federated Malay States from the begining of next year. It is of interest to note now in the Singapore papers that this measure is arousing the usual—Bangkok Times. - 353 words
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Article158 1912-10-24 5 Pending the arrival of Sir Frederick Lugard, the Hon. A. G. Boyle, C M.G., Colonial Secretary, who landed at Lagos on August 24th, is acting as Governor of Southern Nigeria, and the Hon. Frederick Seton James, Provincial Commissioner, has assumed the duties of Acting Colonial Secretary. Mr.158 words
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Advertisement444 1912-10-24 5 the ‘London Directory (Published Annually) throughout the World to direct with English vU DEALERS claB9 of goods. Besides being a iD eS C L commercial guide to London and ec®P le directory contains lists of suburbs, export merchants U the Goods they ship, and the Colonial ’’d Foreign Markets they444 words
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Advertisement242 1912-10-24 5 Lubricating Oils T RADE MARK OF EXCELLENCE. Grease. X’PGfes. Over 40 different grades of Moesiline Lubricants are manufactured, Ir 11 suitable for every cla s of Machinery. Prices and Samples May be had on Application to the Sole Importers: The Asiatic Petroleum Co. (8.8.), Ltd., No. I, WELD QUAY, PENANG.242 words
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Article1060 1912-10-24 6 From the long extract that we published on Monday, dealing in a trenchant sty e with the F.M.S. surplus and the demands of certain persons interested in the rubber industry for less onerous Government terms, it will have been gathered that the Chief Secretary’s report for1,060 words
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Article180 1912-10-24 6 ANOTHER ADJOURNMENT. The adjourned case against Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Boase of cheating Mr. A. of the Runnymede Hotel, of $ll7-75 was down for hearing before Mr. R. B. Osborne in the Third Police Court this morning. On the Court assembling, however, Mr. Thorne, who appeared180 words
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Article78 1912-10-24 6 Rubber planters and dealers, especially the small native producers, will no doubt welcome the coming weekly Auction Sales of rubber that are advertised to take place at No. 7 Union Street from from the begining of next month by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. It should78 words
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Article450 1912-10-24 6 REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE. In the Municipal Estimates the revenue for Penang is estimated at $1,322,520 of which $447,600 is from the rates, and $27,500 from electricity. The estimate! expenditure is $1,562,282. The balance brought forward is $150,003. There will be a practice hockey match on the Esplanade on450 words
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Article715 1912-10-24 6 [To M. IdUor o! lht Sir, J It should be rather phasing to find that you anrl your A Chinese Rate-payer a Cr^ 3pon<,e »t influence so large a part in the deei s the Government to abo’is’i th Qof element in the Municipalities of and Singapore.715 words
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Article117 1912-10-24 6 All tio To-day’s quotation for u r buxines* Penang is $113.90 per £229 done. Tin in London .s sb. spot and £228 5,-three The following is the Co to-day -.-Singapore: St str u Ltd., 100 tons, ll4 4 0 $ll4 421 Trading Co., Ltx4 r n 0117 words
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Advertisement328 1912-10-24 6 By Special HiS Appointment Majesty to King George. DUNLOP TYRES. hrst mB \Vw/ most 1N ybi EVER 1888. C SINCE. k w \F 1 3f NOTED for their resiliency and superb wearing qualities. TRADE I J MARK Fresh Stocksof all sizes held by GUTHRIE Co. Ltd., PENANG. The Bankruptcy Ordinance,328 words
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Advertisement81 1912-10-24 6 TO-DAYS CONTENTS. Page 2.— The Story of the Balkans. Page 3.— Paper-making in Burma and The Week’s Events. Page 4- A Mauve Wedding Returning from Tibet; and The Kinta District. Page 5. Langkapoera (Sumatra) Rubber Estate. Page 6.— Editorial: “F.M.S. in 1911;” Hotel Cheque Case; Penang Estimates and Correspondence. Page81 words
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Article247 1912-10-24 7 todays chances. lowing are the changes (buyers f bf .l'er»onl°) in our share list on page 9tC 3ay Yesterday. To-day. 5 jo 7 SBABt 1 M if*"”?* 11 Hi Mlem ba o 10 i 10/lOj 10/- H/- '.-,40 575 5.30 5.65 n 18 18 18 Tongkah H.247 words
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Article34 1912-10-24 7 TODAY’S PRICES IN LONDON. London, October 24*. The following are to-day’s quotations for rubber Plantation Para, Ist Latex, Crepe Para to arrive 4/5 Market firm. *By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]34 words
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Article25 1912-10-24 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 24. Mr. R. G. Watson has accepted the Residency of Perak, vice Mr. Conway Belfield.25 words
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Article77 1912-10-24 7 CHAUFFEUR ACQUITTED. {tram Our Oum Correspondent.) Singapore, October 24. A Boyanese chauffeur, who, it was allegr &n down a Tamil policeman on a bi'■ytie, breaking both his legs and otherl3e injuring him, was acquitted. The evidence was that the Tamil was aiding the evidence in the middle77 words
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Article79 1912-10-24 7 ADRIFT in sampan for two DAYS. Our own Correspondent.] p Singapore, October 24. j' <a!n( r Signal put into Singapore a v > having on board six Chinese 1111 they rescued oft the east t Mst. A tlew °f ten left Trang bound Ijr Deli Tkn i 11179 words
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Article377 1912-10-24 7 —Reuter. DESPERATE ENCOUNTERS. BULGARIAN SUCCESSES. London, October 23. The Daily Telegraph's report that the Bulgarians had captured Kirk Kilisseh was premature. Bulgarian Positions Re-Captured. Constantinople, October 23 It is officiary stated that heavy fighting w r as taking place at Kirk Kilisseh, all yesterday. The Turks—Reuter. - 377 words
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Article52 1912-10-24 7 Calcutta, Oct. 16. At a Mahommedan Mass Demonstration at Karachi in sympathy with Turkey against the Balkans, a little girl jumped up and offered her golden nose-ring to aid the Crescent Fund. An extraordinary outburst of enthusiasm followed during which many Mahommedan ladies offered all52 words
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Article56 1912-10-24 7 Reuter. FEDERALS RETAKE VERACRUZ. New York, October 23. The Federals re-captured Veracruz on the 17th, almost without opposition. General Biaz and his whole staff are prisoners. Noa-Comhataat RefugeesThe Mexican Government has concentrated a force round Veracruz preparing to attack. Five-thousand foreigners and ten thousand non-combatants have takenReuter. - 56 words
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Article94 1912-10-24 7 —Reuter. LEGISLATION FOR UNIVERSITIES. OPPOSITION AMENDMENT ACCEPTED. London, October 23. Clause II of the Home Rule Bill, defining the powers of the Irish Parliament, was carried, after the guillotine had been enforced, by 328 votes to 222. All the Opposition’s restriction proposals were rejected, except one which—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article73 1912-10-24 7 .—Reuter. INFURIATED BERLIN HOUSEWIVES. Berlin, October 23. Meat riots occurred in consequence of the refusal of the butchers, on account of an inadeqate profit, to sell Russian meat imported into the Municipality under concessions. Hordes of infuriated women stormed the stalls and trampled the meat on sale.—Reuter. - 73 words
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Article58 1912-10-24 7 —Reuter. DIFFERENCE ON NAVY QUESTION. Ottawa, October 23. The Nationalist Minister, Mr. Monk, has resigned on account of differences with the Hon. Robert Borden anent the Naval question. Mr. Monk is of the opinion the naval programme should be submitted for the ratification of the electors while—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article47 1912-10-24 7 —Reuter. INCREASED MEDICAL BENEFIT. London, October 23. In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George said the Government had decided to grant an additional £1,650,000 for medical benefit under the Insurance Act. This will raise the capitation grant to doctors to 7/ or 7/6.-—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article38 1912-10-24 7 —Reuter Pisa, October 23. The King gave Count Berchtold, a most cordial reception on October 21. He presented an autograph letter from the Emperor to the King, who conferred the Older of Annunziata on Count Berchtold.—Reuter - 38 words
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Article24 1912-10-24 7 .—Reuter, The Hague, October 23. An official bulletin says Wilhelmina has been indisposed. The prospect of a happy event is again frustrated..—Reuter, - 24 words
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Article244 1912-10-24 7 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, On Tuesday, the 22nd instant, I left Bagan Tuan Kechil by the Eastern Shipping Company’s launch at 6.20 p.m. but found to my surprise that the Captain anchored the launch quarter of a mile away from the Eastern Shipping244 words
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Article972 1912-10-24 7 GOVERNMENT bERVICE v. C.RC. THE CHAMPIONS BEATEN. Meeting the Chinese Recreation Club yesterday afternoon on Victoria Green, the Government Service Recreation Club secured both League points, a success on which they are to be highly complimented At 5.30 p.m. the teams lined up as follows, under the charge972 words
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Advertisement368 1912-10-24 7 Dental Surgery. TOWN HALL, TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! DR. T. 0. NAUGHTON I Under the Patronage A in the Presence of (OF SINGAPORE), H IS HONOUR THE RESIDENT AND MRS. MIOHEU. WILL OPEN FROM Ist NOVEMBER NEXT A CONCERT BY An Office in Penang, THE FAMOUS RUSSIAN BARITONE R. W. MARKHAM* l'd.b368 words
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Article855 1912-10-24 8 HOW IT CAME ABOUT. Penantiquary writes to the Times oj Malaya that although Penang was acquired with a view of extending commercial reflations with the Malay States, no steps were taken with reference to those States south of Kedah until 1818—probably owing to their state855 words
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Article30 1912-10-24 8 Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag Hotel Norman, Runny mede Hotel and Hotel de Europe. Ipoh :—The Grana Hotel <fc F.M.S. Bote Rangoon:— Strand Hotel.30 words
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Advertisement487 1912-10-24 8 MAKE YOUR MONEY BUY ITS UTMOST We offer you the smartest styles for present wear in Elcho Soft Felt Helts in Brown, Drab, Slate or Black. Prices from 3/6 each. B “ELCHO” SHIRTS made in the LATEST STYLES. X Very comfortable, good looking and specially treated to withstand the vicissitudes487 words
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Advertisement718 1912-10-24 8 municipal notice. nnunnnnnnnHHnunnnnijnnn nn THE Municipal Commissioners of George 5 Town, Penang, hereby invite tenders q for the re-construction and regrading of 7 1 II 11 TAHnirm n Drains in Leith Street from Penang Road l 4 •>— fl P I 111 lIfI \T If ATWI T h to Leith718 words
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Article2111 1912-10-24 9 a. Number of Issue E iS gubecri'ea. shares. Value. 2 Dividends. Name. i Cap’»» l 0 *5 00Q oq OF x II 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 MININ®. <3OO 000 30,000 >lO »10 10 30 30 28$ w Belat Tin Mining Oo S 3 <300,000 qqa 99 500 102,111 words
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Article881 1912-10-24 9 ARRIVALS. Denbighshire, Ger., 2488.65, Lewis, Oct. 24, London, gen., Boustead Co. Hebe, Brit., 346, Scott, Oct. 24, T. Anson, gen., Adamson Gilfillan Co. Ischia, Ital., 2481, Belsito, Oct. 24, Bombay, gen., Behn Meyer Co. Japan, Brit., 3806, Seddon, Oct. 23, C’cutta, gen., A. A. Anthony, Co. Kedah, Brit. 94,881 words
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Advertisement59 1912-10-24 9 SUN LIFE OF CANADA. Incorporated 1865. BUSINESS IN FORCE. «33, 800,000.0.0 FUNDS 'EXCEED) f 8,500,000.0.0 INCOME I9IT £2,100,000.0.0 Chief Office 1 Norfolk Street, Strand Great Britain. J London Chief Office I Cafakda Buildings, Indian Empire.) Bombay. Chief Office 1 Batte’f ftoad» S. E. Asia. J Singapore, W: A. White, Jfanayw.59 words
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Advertisement273 1912-10-24 9 THE COMMERCIAL HOTEL OF IPOH. IS THE F. M. S. HOTEL Comfort and Cuisine par excellence. Charges Strictly moderate. Belfield Street and Court House Road, corner. Telegrams “JWI FONG LOONG,” IPOH. The National Mutual Life Association OF AUSTRALASIA. LIMITED. ESTABLISHED 1869. THE FIRST LIFE OFFICE IN THE WORLD TO APPLY273 words
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Article896 1912-10-24 10 Quarantine restrictions against the port of Haihow on account of cholera are withdrawn. The homeward mail steamers of the N.D.L. would seem to be breaking the record of one another in their run from Hongkong to Singapore. On the 11th instant we stated that the last mail steamer896 words
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Advertisement1529 1912-10-24 10 NW y T CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA INSURANCE. W/ AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA. MhWMUIW» Iflr Incorporated by Royal Charter. A p.id-.p Capital £1,200,000 THE CORPORATION OF THE Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. exchange assurance Hrad Offiob Royal Exchange, London. 58. BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E. 0 Asbhoibs ABD Bbabohbb. /COMMENCED business in a.d.1,529 words
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Advertisement340 1912-10-24 10 ARE YOU LOSING S RESULT -LN ESS g- up its reserve of vitality pon the food you eat. □w unless this waste is eked» Solution for wasting diseases and rative after fever. >/ all Druggists lllcome Co., London ALL RIGHTS KESEKVEb "1. JL REFUSE IMITATIONS 1 1 rikiudisai H H340 words
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Article778 1912-10-24 11 Fob Balik Pulau, at 8 a.m. and 0-30 p.m. Butterworth, at 7 a.m., 10 a.m„ 1 p.m., and 4- p.m. Bukit Tam boo, 6-15 a.m., at 8 a.m., 1-45 p.m., and also 5-30 p.m. on Saturdays. Bukit Mertajam, 6-15 a.m., 7-15 a.m., 8 a.m., 10-40778 words
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Advertisement600 1912-10-24 11 wpnnni SUBSTITUTE FOR ALCOHOL. OSum IJ/WB A Digestive «o—N«. SS|Hbi’Jk O. T. has “life” and “bite” I H like s P irits > and is the nearest x■ J a £Hr I fwtS fl Without substitute for alcohol ever I I ;N Sa BeE/r W "fc JikSK/ i VH I600 words
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Advertisement347 1912-10-24 11 THE Dispensary, Ltd., CHEMISTS ANO OPTICIANS, (By Appointment to the Imperial Merchants Service Guild.) 2, V 6, BISHOP STREET, PENANG. FRESH STOCKS JUST ARRIVED. TELESCOPES BINOCULARS. VIBRONA IDEAL TONIC WINE REFRESHES THE STRONG. RESTORES THE WEAK. REVIVES THE DEPRESSED. D’ORSAY PERFUMERY, SANATOGEN, FORMAMINT, BENGER’S FOOD, ALLENBURY’S FOOD, Etc., SPECTACLES and347 words
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Advertisement2361 1912-10-24 12 p. &o. samas». Norddeutscber Lloyd. Bremen. Steam Navigation Co. British India Steam Navigation Co., t EXPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES. I\ LIMITED. -—T_ MAU SERVICE OUTWARD. y OB Intended to Sail. Stsamkr. fdll Sfj|,| Oct 31 A.ssye conneotieg with MOTgoha Singapore. f“‘; zyToct at* a p.m' Eg““ CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV2,361 words
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