Singapore Daily Times, 2 January 1879
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Title Section12 1879-01-02 1 Singapore Daily Times. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, 2nd JANUARY. 1879. VOL. XX. No. 13,66912 words
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Article, Illustration432 1879-01-02 1 Office— D’Almeida Street. Godowns— At New Harbour. The following are the dates on whirl the ('(D iary’s Contract Mail Steamer* n ay be expected to arrive here in 1878: OrnrAim Homeward. Tupmlm Sth J*n. Wednesday 9tli Jan. 2hid 23rd sth Feb. sth Feb. 19th432 words
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Article144 1879-01-02 1 Agamemnon. Ulysses. Ajax. Patboclus. Achilles. Antenor. Diomed. Deucalion. Nestor. GlaucuS. Priam. Anchises. Sabpedon. Orestes, Hector. Stentof. Meneiaus. Teucer. Tbe Coy’s Steamers are despatched from Liverpool outwards for Straits and China, and from Shanghai homewards for London every ten days, and have accommodatkn for first and third class144 words
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293 1879-01-02 1 The following are the dates on which tbe steamers of the Messageriee Maritimes may be expected to arrive here during the current year:— Ootwaßd.' Howfwaßß. IB7S. M7B. Wednesday, 30 January TAnrsdsy, 31 J*J«“7 13 February 22 do 2 s do 6 May Sunday, 5 May 20293 words
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147 1879-01-02 1 wife steamers ofrhis .Company will be despatched from Singapore for Malacca, Penang. Moulmein, Rangoon and Calcutta during the current year at the undernoted dates:— Monday, January IMb I Saturday, July 13tb H 2Hth 27tli February llth August IWh 25th I 24th March 4th I147 words
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Article43 1879-01-02 1 FOR HONGKONG Messrs. Apcar A Co.’s steamer “A RRATOON” APCAR,” 1.392 tons, Captain Mactavisb. may be expected here on or about the 24th* instant, en route to above port. For freight Or parage, apply to > SARKIES A MOSES, Agents. Singapore, Ist Jan 1879.43 words
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791 1879-01-02 1 j The Steamers of the above Company will j now ply between Singapore andßata via every fortnight, leaving Singapore 24 hours aftei the arrival of the English Mail from home 1 Head Office, 13 Austin Friars, j London. Passage Money, First Class. From Singapore791 words
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Insurance.
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Article70 1879-01-02 1 Gapital 1,500.000. Paid-up 133.332Reserve Fund,, 90,000. General Agents. jiv\ srs. Matikok MfSsx v Hongkong. The undersigned, Agents for the Office, are authorised to insure goods by A. I. «ading Vessels or Steamers to the extent of $lOO,OOO on each bottom, and on the Plock and Machinery70 words
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46 1879-01-02 1 Established 1836. Capital £1,000,000. Reserve £310,000. The undersigned, bhs been appointed Agent at Singapore for the above Company, and is prepared to accept risks by first Class Steamers and Sailing vessels: H. W. GEIGrER, Agent. l4th Feby. 1878. fn. c.)46 words
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Article57 1879-01-02 1 Established 1710. Insurances effected upon almost cwrv d seription of property at the current Rates of Premium. Total Sum! insured in 1877, £254,303.817. Claims arranged by the Local Agents, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunals reeopnised. Singapore Agents. MARTIN. DYCE A57 words
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Article43 1879-01-02 1 London Office, 2 old Broad Street. The undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company, and are prepared to take risks upon cargo on the customary terms. t HAMILTt|V>7, GRAY A CO. Singapore, ISth July, 1872. (u. c.)43 words
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49 1879-01-02 1 The undersigned, Agents for the above* Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine Risks on goods to all partof the world. Policies payable one month' after due notice and proof of loss is given, HOOGLANDT A CO.), Singapore, sth April, 1866. (u.c.)49 words
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46 1879-01-02 1 (Berlin-Cologne Fire Insurance Company. Limited, Berlin.) The undersigned, having been appoint ed General Agents of the above Company are prepared to take Fire Insurance Risks at the current rates of premium. RAUTENRERG, SCHMIDT A CO. Singapore, 27th Jany., 1877. u. c t46 words
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151 1879-01-02 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above’ Company, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer or sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33$ o/o discount allowed on all risks fox coasting voyages, and 15 o/o on all risks to Europe151 words
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43 1879-01-02 1 Capital 2,000,000. Funds in reserve exclusive of Capital 3,200,000. Agents at Singapore and Penang: BOUSTEAD A CO. Fire department: Limit £12,000, on first class risk. Life department: Limit £2,000 on ne life, Singapore, 19th Sept., 1877. (a. o.)43 words
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Article26 1879-01-02 1 Capital fil.noo.ooo.' CHIEF OFFICES. London 79. Cornhill E. 0. Edinburgh, 31 George Street. BOUSTEAD A CO. Singapore, 22nd Feb., 1876. (n. c.l26 words
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72 1879-01-02 1 Capital 10.000,000 Francs. I The undersigned, Agents fov the* above Oompany, are prepared to take risks upon cargo by steamer op sailing vessel on the customary terms. 33J o/o discount allowed on all risks for coast,ne voyases, and 15 o/o on all72 words
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199 1879-01-02 1 j Offices. I Queen Insurance Buildings. Liverpool. Queen Insurance Buildings, 60 Gracechurch Street. London. Chairman of the Company, Bernard Hall, Esqre. Deputy Chairman f William Hind. Esq^e. j Patrick Hunter, Chairman in London, Peter Me Lagan,Esq Deputy Chairman, John T. Fagan, Esqre.199 words
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64 1879-01-02 1 Head Office, Batavia. The undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies covering Marine risks on goods to all parts of the world at reduced rates. They are also prepared to take Fire risks of every description at the lowest current64 words
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87 1879-01-02 1 Financial Position (1875.) Subscibed Capital £3,*****0. Accumulated Funds 1,778.,000. Annual Revenue from Fire Premiums 313,000. Life 133.000. Interest upon Invested Funds *****. The undersigned have to announce that they are the duly appointed Agents for this Qompany in Singapore; with authority to grant87 words
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52 1879-01-02 1 Established 1821 Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total Invested Funds, upwards of 3,000,000 Annual Income upwards of 400,000 The undersigned have been appointep Agents at Singapore and are prepared to issue policies against Fire on the usoal terms. PATERSON, SIMONS A CO. Singapore, Ist April,52 words
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45 1879-01-02 1 ALLIANCE BRITISH FOREIGN LIFE AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. Capital £5,000.000 Sierling Extension of Limits. j One F rst class ri5k.'........ 80,000. I Two adjoining do 120,000. j Three or more do. do 160,000. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Agents. Singapore, 17th Dec., 1875. (u. o.)45 words
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98 1879-01-02 1 Established 1840, and Empowered by Sp« cial Act of Parliament. Capital One Million. Lifb Assurances of every description granted. KWTfflTd UroYiBIONB combined with Life Assurance. Free Policies issued which can never altogether lapse through non-payment of premiums. No extra98 words
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46 1879-01-02 1 It is requested that the Masters of all vessels- insured in the above Association, having sustained loss or damage, report themselves to the undersigned immediately on arrival- here. CAMERON, DUNLOP A CO., Agents Singapore, llth July, 1878 (n. c.)46 words
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102 1879-01-02 1 OFFICES OF THE COMPANY. Manchester—Exchange Street. Liverpool—2B. Exckane Street East Birmingham—l 2, Bennett's Hill. London—lo, Oomkill. Glasgow—4, South Hanover Street. Bristol—so, Broad Street. CHAIRMAN IN MANCHESTER. John Todd, Esq. (Messrs. Todd A Coston,) CHAIRMAN IN LIVERPOOL. Chas. Holland, Esq. CHAIRMAN IN GLASGOW. Alex.102 words
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223 1879-01-02 1 FIRE AND LIFE. Capital ONE MILLION Sterling. Chairman— Alexander Ronaldson, Esq Vice Chairman— Jas. Nicol Fleming, Esq Secretary— H. Ambrose Smith, F.I.A. CHIEF OFFICES: Glasgow, f 5O West George l Street. Edinburgh 17 George Street. London, f 2 King William I Street. Liverpool f Oriel223 words
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102 1879-01-02 4 Capital $2,000,000 Paid-up 400.000 Reserve Fund 564,202 General Managers. Messrs Jardine Matheson A Co. Hongkong. Consulting Committee. A. Andre, Esq. (Messrs. Melrhers. k Co.) J. P Ramos (Messrs. Hollldav.Win* k Co.) A.T. Manger, (Messrs.Douirlao.LsnniikACo.) H. Nieaise. (Romeo Company Ltd.) J. J doe Remedies, (J.102 words
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137 1879-01-02 4 Capital £1,600.000. Paid-up and Invested 700.000. Funds in Hand 1,200,000. Directors. Riehsrd .I. Ashton, E*T-- Alfred Gomrer. Esq. Thornes O. Barclay, J Williem Hawthorn, Robert C. L. Reran, Geonre Hibhert, Psrcirel Rosenqnet, Samnel Hi de, ■femes Rrand, Wilfiem Vail. Charles Cave. Charles Marryat, fleonre137 words
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78 1879-01-02 4 The undersigned, Agents for the "Italia” Marine Insurance Compant Limited, at Genoa, Have now been authorized to accept Marine risks upon Cargo by steamer and sailing vessel on the customary terms. Tbe usual discount is allowed on all risks for coasting voyages78 words
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58 1879-01-02 4 The undersigned have been appointed agents for the above Company and are prepared to accept risks upon cargo by steamer or sailiifc vessel on the customary terms. The usual disoount allowed on all risks for coasting voyages and on risks to Europe and America. REME RROTHERS.58 words
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62 1879-01-02 4 The undersigned have been authoriped to accept risks on goods insnred with avenge by Steamer to Mediterranean and Adriatic Porte, st a considerably reduced rate; and a further reduction of premium is granted on shipments by tbe Steamers of the P. A O. Company, Messageries Maritime#62 words
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30 1879-01-02 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are prepared to accept marina risk" at current rates. PATERSON SIMONS A CO. Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878 (me.)30 words
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38 1879-01-02 4 The undersigned, agents for the above company, are now prepared to accept insurances on the blocks of steamers on favorable te^ms. Apply to PATERSON SIMONS A CO. ‘Singapore, 18th Dec., 1878. (u. c.)38 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement108 1879-01-02 1 SINGAPORE ICE WORKS RIVER VALLET ROAD. None*. On and after the 1st February, Ice will '•e sola retail, at the rate of 4 Cento perpound. The*.Ice House is opened for the sale of Ic ldaily from 6 a. m. to 6 P. M. Tickets for 2, 3 or 5 lbs.108 words
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Advertisement130 1879-01-02 1 NOTICE TO MARINERS ADMIRALTY CHARTS, OF THE LATEST BUBVEY, and NAUTICAL BOOKS, At Moderate Petces, KEPT FOR SALE at the SAILORS’ HOME. Price of Earn. Nautical Almana-s L 25. Charts, de (Double Sheet) rLBO. y (Single Sheet) 0.90. Sailors’ Home, Singapore, 11th Sept., 1878 (u. c.) NOTICE. A stock of130 words
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Advertisement83 1879-01-02 1 ARBROATH COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATION. UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS, DUNDEE. The undersigned request that Masters of Vessels insured in the above associations immediately communicate with them in case ofloss or d image. CAMERON DUNLOP CO. Agents. Singapore, 11th June, 1878. (a. c.) MONTROSE UNDERWRITING ASSOCIATION. The Masters of Ships or vessels insured83 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article27 1879-01-02 2 At Stamford House. on the Ut instant, the wife of Captain Pionkt of a son. In London, on the 31st December, Mrs. C. WIBHAET, of son.27 words
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STRAITS TIMES THURSDAY, 2ND JAN., 1879.
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Article133 1879-01-02 2 Singapore, 2nd January, 1879. i er 4.22|. B'a- k Pepper 7 20. I Woite Pepper, fair quality 13.25. Sago Flour. Saraw k 3.80. Pearl Sigo 4.374Ooffe-, Bontyne 17.124Tin 1850. 4 n s. Mule tw s B>. 81 Is Shirt.n.B 1.624. 7 do do 1.524. 6 do T;133 words
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Article1178 1879-01-02 2 Per Pyah Petkct, 31st Dec. For Penang.— Captain Burton Brown R. A. MAIL NOTICES. Mails close for Bangkok per steamer Ban Yong Seng, at 11 a. m. tomorrow Malaeca and Penang, per steam.r Japan, at 1 p. m. tomorrow. Saigon, per steamer Pearl, at 6 p. m. today. Sattarang,1,178 words
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Article100 1879-01-02 2 (For Strait* Time.) tiomOag, 3M Dec., IS7B.—Au official statement says that the Khan of fChelat desires to co-operate in the advance on Candahar. London, 31*/ Dec. According to latest intelligence, the Governor of Candahar is vigorously preparing to defence the place. The call on the shareholders of the100 words
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Article1319 1879-01-02 2 V {From Indian Papers.) London 14M Dec —ln the House of Commons, at the resumed debate on the motion condemning the policy of the Government, the motion was defeated by 328 votes in favour of Government against 227. During the debate Lord Hartington said that, however opinions differed1,319 words
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Article3280 1879-01-02 3 Lahore, B th Dec.—General Roberts reports that this column marched on the 6th to Ali Khel leaving a wing of the StE*and 3 guns in Kotal, with the 29th Native Infantry in support in the valley below. Prisoners stato that the Ameer's intention had been to press3,280 words
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Article1001 1879-01-02 3 The 'Aquatic Sports took place under very favourable auspices, a steady breeze favouring the sailing boats, while the heavy swell on and the consequent rolling motion of the various vessels were not disliked by sailors, and the sufferings which they produced were borne bravely by the guests on1,001 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement749 1879-01-02 2 #rto aubertittnunt*. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. Paid up Capital 5.000.000 Dollar* Reserve Fund 1,200,000 Dollars. COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman. —F. D. Sassoon, Esq. (of Messrs. David Sassoon Sons A Co.) Deputy Chairman.— Wm. H. Forbes, Esq. (of Messrs. Rnssell A Co.) E. R. Bfulios, Esq. H. L. Dalrtmple Esq.749 words
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Advertisement930 1879-01-02 2 PROSPECTUS. THE PRYE RIVER DOCK COMPANY LIMITED.” TO BE INCORPORATED UNDER THE INDIAN ACT X. OF 1866. CAPITAL $200,000. In 2000 Shares OF $100 each. PROMOTERS. Hon’ble Walter Scott, of Messrs. Brown A Co., Penang, David Brown, Esq Do. Do. Lawrence Combe Brown, Esq. Do. James Lamb, Esq. of Prye930 words
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Advertisement740 1879-01-02 2 Payment op Purchase Money has been arranged to be made te the propriators in four instalments without interest as follows On the Ist November next the sum of $24,000, and $20,000 on the 12th of March, July and November 1879, respectively. Capital op the Company. Although the purchase money is740 words
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Advertisement456 1879-01-02 2 NEW ICE WORKS. After the Ist or January 1879, Ice will be sold at 3 cents per lb. and Tickets can also be obtained at that rate. C. W. GUY. Singapore, 31st Dec., 1878. to 31st inst. CONSULAR NOTICE. The Philippines Islands Authorities have prohibited the introduction of all kinds456 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement218 1879-01-02 3 potters. Ex. 8. 8. “BOWEN.” Katz Bros, have just received a small supply of best Australian Colonial Wink, comprising the famous kinds of Coolalta (red and white.). Kaludah in quarts and pints. Also Some Cases of Australian Butter in tins, highly recommended. Singapore, 27th Dec., 1878. LOBT. A Silver Pencil-Case218 words
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Docks.
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703 1879-01-02 4 The work* of the Company are situated at Tanjong Pagar, within one mile of the town of Singapore, and comprise the following establishment#, viz Wharf.— Affording berthage for twenty vessel a at one time with sufficient water alongside for" vessels of the heaviest draught,703 words
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189 1879-01-02 4 This Company executes ships’ repairs of all descriptions in the most efficient manner under the superintendence of Eoropean Shipwrights and Engineers. No. 1 Graving Dock. Length—4ls feet. Depth of water from 14 feet to. 154 feet Width at Entrance 42 feet. No. 2. Graving189 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement193 1879-01-02 4 NETHERLANDS INDIA DISCOUNT COMPANY. Thk undersigned bavin* been appointed Agents (by Power of Attorney dated Batavia, 19th June. 1869,) to the above Company are authorised to grant and buy bills on Java, discount acceptances, give money in loan on securities and generally to represent the said Bank at this nlace.193 words
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Advertisement788 1879-01-02 4 FOR SALE. Carlsbero (Danish) Beer in Cases of 4 dozen, quarts. Rfme Brothers. Singapore 15th November, 1877. (a. c.) 77 MOTION. Chronometer, Watch and Clock Maker, and Optician. Flint Street. Has always on hand a well selected stock of Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Nautical Instruments, Ac., comprising Bracelets, Ladies’ gold watche,788 words
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Advertisement601 1879-01-02 4 JOHN LITTLE CO, GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN Importers of European, China, Japan and Manila Goods OUTFITTERS; Chronometer, Watch, and Clock Makers; Jewellers and Goldsmiths; WINE, SPIRIT AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. Outfitting Department. Gentlemen's outfiits made up on the shortest notice, fit guaranteed, and of the latest fashion. A large stock of fine Tweeds.601 words
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Advertisement733 1879-01-02 4 KATZ BROTHERS, GENERAL STORE, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. Commercial Square, Beach Street 27. H»t* alway* on hand a wall selected and richly assorted stock of all European and other iroods. Mod erate terns and careful attendance. Halten fort-i i wnehrend ein I woblassortirtes T*«er al-! ler Europaeischen ft anderen Arti-; kel.733 words
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Advertisement749 1879-01-02 4 NOTICE. J: M. LYON A CO. Hit* on hand the following for sale horizontal Engine 8 H. P. 2 Circular Saw Benches, Screw Cutting Lathes for hand or P°wer 6" heads, Portable Ice Machine 4 lb. size, Asbestos and Tuck’s Packing. Foot Rules and Spirit Levels, Circular Saws, Portable Forges.749 words
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