Straits Echo, 31 August 1907
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Title Section37 1907-08-31 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. ft. $24 I’er Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 31st AUGUST, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 199.37 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement1131 1907-08-31 1 tiger brand cement. m 258 M h 4. 'b °e /N ro H£i7 /Otf ALL PURPOSES. B AUK S Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATE I) BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. SlO.OOO.OOO £800,000 .075,000 £800,000 Capital Raul up Reserve Fund Resorvo Liability of Pnp-ietor* 11 rail1,131 words
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Advertisement27 1907-08-31 1 TFAIVG LEE A Co. 01^ n> o H DC C/3 or Mi C/~ oo z: u. C/3 C/0 5» 0 H o m <2 cs SOLE AOENTS.27 words
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Article1013 1907-08-31 2 [From Our Own Oorretjiomlcut.) Tuesday, 27ih August. ShU’MNU ofk this Hastus." A vest quaint cer* mouv took pi ce th's afternoon iu the ricksha coolie depots iu Ophir liuad, iu the Katupoug Glam «listrict. Owing to the cholera having occurred chiifly among the ricksha coolies, they determined to1,013 words
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Advertisement97 1907-08-31 2 I lie Doctor Away from Home lie*ii .Most Needed. People aic often veiy numh disappointed to Un.l that l heir family physician is away trom home when they most need his services. l>J«eisrs like cramp, colic and diarilioea I’t'ompt tr.atu'eiit, and iu mauv ms .iuces prove fatal before mrdicice caii97 words
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Advertisement741 1907-08-31 2 c e it e J d u 8 .1 I, S s Is e (1 e it t t 1 s e e it J P 1 1 I s 1 I II i i Straits Steamship Co., Ltd. New Service between Penang, Port Swcttenliain and Singapore. The above Company’s741 words
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Advertisement493 1907-08-31 2 BRINSMEAD PIANOS STILL TO THE FRONT. SPECIAL TROPICAL MODELS. Solid Mahogany Case, Iron Frame. New BRINSMEAD five-ply wood wrest plank. Front escapement, chock action. $450. LIBERAL discount fob cash. $450. THE l IM pp J Sole Agents, AS A ORDER DIRECTLY AMSTE LBEER, BEST DITCH BRAND, Case, 48 quarter bottles493 words
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Advertisement709 1907-08-31 2 Vi NOTICE. J .FOREIGNERS who desire to study (he J paneso language are requested to call at No. 3, Union Street, Penang, where full particulars may be obtained. C8 8 07 607 TENDERS INYITED. GOVERNMENT OF PAHANG. EYE-SIGHT. Dr. Lazarus’ CELEBRATED SPECTACLES Restore Preserve tlie Sight. Give clear, cool and709 words
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Shipping.
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Article43 1907-08-31 3 Thongwa, llr. s.s., 3,428, Hcriiogton, 31st An*; Singapore, 29. h Aug Qeu.— H. L. Co. Lightning, IV. ss. 2,122, Fev, 3Ut Aug., Calcutta, 23ni Aug (ipn.—A A. Co. Canton, I»r. s.s., 105, Merieau, 31st Aug, Teluk Ausou, 30tli Aug, Geu.— Ali liiug.43 words
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Article67 1907-08-31 3 31st August. Sail'» Main, for Colombo. Sree Banka, for Asaliati. Van der Parra, for Deli and Langsi. Thongwa, for Negapatam and Madias. Padang, for Batu Bahru. Ki*tna, for Port Swetteoliam and Singapore R. Halewyn, for Paugkor. Langkat, for Teluk Anson. HockChuan Un, for Setul. Tarawa, for Singapore. Arcada, for67 words
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Article45 1907-08-31 3 Vessels l'r<> in A iff rtfs Du« Borneo Persia Alien G.&Co. iud Sept. »rd U"lorn bo 3 K A Co. J a pa u Silica pore V.A.A.Co. K1 C. A pear Sin<;a pore \.A.A Co. 4th Ben moli r Europe W.NJ.&Co. 1 6 li45 words
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Article34 1907-08-31 3 i KJf/'/j. V/r A ri f > t.mvet Horueo Colombo X.G.ACo. Sept. Persia Singapore S.K ACo. .l.i pa u 'alcutla A.A.A Co. lieu moli r Singapore W.M ACo. C. A pear Calcutta AAA Co.34 words
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Article93 1907-08-31 3 For [rang—Per Deli, 2ml proximo, 1 pm Sings pole, t liina and J.ipau—Per Borneo, 2ud proximo, 2 p in. Beli—Per Cah.yso, 2nd proximo, 2 p.m. Raugoou and Calcutta—Per Pali tana, 2ud proximo, 3 p.m. Pangkalau Brandan— Per Pttrel, 3rd proximo, noon. Deli—Per Avagyee, 3rd proximo, 1 p.m. Asahau93 words
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Article354 1907-08-31 3 1 er P. and O. s s. Borneo, due at Penang on 2nd September To Penang (from Lou.loo. Aug. 3) Mr. aud Mrs. Ifol en and cliild, Mrs. J. Jacques Mr. Cl. S. Crawshaw, Mr. J. Hollywood, Mr. T. Darcy, Mr. T. (ioggio, Missl. M. Fu'ton,354 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1150 1907-08-31 3 P. 0 i XAk o S, Co H-rpeeled Arrivals and Departure*. Mail Service. Sept Oct. 25 h.M. Delli i h.s. A read in 23 s s. Decanh i do do do Aug. Sept. Outwards. 11 s.s. (hi and connecting with s.s. Britannia s.s. Mooltan s.s. Chino, 8.8. Himalaya Homewards. 311,150 words
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Advertisement613 1907-08-31 3 (S HIPPI NO.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINF. mu PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsburg,” llohenstaufen,” and the Scandia” and Silesia.” The steamers are especially built for the tropics and have luxurious Passenger First-class Cabins amidship, lighted throughout by electricity, cabins Doctor and Stewardesses carried, Laundry on board. Return tickets issued613 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous31 1907-08-31 3 WEATHER. Rowing report iskindlj suppliedbf the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis 1 8 P.m. 8 a.m. noon Tester day To-day To-day ft. 8.« 8S* Wi 1 ine Fine Fine Wd N31 words
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Article, Illustration95 1907-08-31 4 Justice satisfies everybody aud justice alone. Emerton. Published dally (except Sundays.) .T TUI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 220—232, Beach Street, Penaug. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum. OI’TsTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Post Free) $l5 CARLE ADDRESS: Echo— Penang.” Telephone No. 343 y.b. All business communications should95 words
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Article761 1907-08-31 4 During the present month four of the greatest European rulers have met and engaged i.i friendly intercourse, and the results of the Monarchs’ Conferences are just becoming known to us. Only yesterday Reuter wired the noteworthy fact that, as an outcome of the recent conference761 words
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Article, Illustration304 1907-08-31 4 Wanted, 35 More Recruits. Siuee our last issue we have received no less than eight more names for the proposed Penang born Chiuese Volunteer Corps, and the total now stands at 05 1. Lim Chee Saing 33. Tan Eng Bee 2. Tau Cboo Soay 34.304 words
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Article541 1907-08-31 4 In Appellate Jurisdiction (Before the Chief Justice, Sir HyndnianJunes, and Justices Fisher and Braddell). Khoo Gnat Tuan vs. Khoo Hun Yeang and Another. The judgment iu the above appeal was deliveiel this morning. The claim is for the recovery of $5,884 40 cts. and for 2shares iu the541 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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33 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Condemned by Archbishop of Canteibury Loudon, 30th August.—The Aicbbisbop of Canterbury baß recommended tbe clergy not to celebrate marriages under tbe Deceased Wife’s Sister’s Bill.33 words
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Article40 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) No Danger of Falling nt Present. Loudon, 30tb August.—Tbe Committee of Architects appointed to examiue tbe foundations of St. Taul’s Cathedral owing to tbe alarming reports of its instability have issued a reassuring report.40 words
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Article49 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Shortage of Miners. Loudon, 31st August.—The rise in the price of coal was announced simultaneously with tbe five per cent, increase of wages to I tbe miners, which is due to tbe extraordinary demand by foreigu countries for, and the shortage of, miners.49 words
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Article140 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by Reuter Clamouring for a Holy War. London, 30th August.—The Tangier garrison lias been ordered to Fez The British Cousul has warned Britishers to proceed to specified places in tbe suburbs m case ti e towu is attacked. All tbe Europeans at Fez have auived at Laraicbe and140 words
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Article56 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Would-be Assassins Punished. London, 30th August.—At St. Peters- burg three of the prisoners, of the twenty who were concerned in the receut conspiracy to murder the Tsar and M. Stolypin, have been sentenced to be hanged. Mine others received long periods of imprisonment and exile56 words
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Article31 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Obnoxious Tariff. London, 30th August.—The Perth Parliameut has adopted the remonstrauce to the Federal Parliament protecting against the injuries the tariff inflicts on West Australia.31 words
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Article58 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) New Railway Bridge Collapses. London, olst August.—A telegram from Quebec states that fifty workmen hive beeu killed through the collapse of the 1,800-foot sectinu of the long centre spau of the railway bridge which is in the course of construction over the St. Lawrence. The collapse58 words
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Article53 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by lleuter.) To Sfudy Cotton Growing. London, 30th August.—A special Coutj mission from the Republic of Columbia is going presently to Britain to study cotton growing iu the British Empire with a view to developing otton growiug in Columbia. Ihe Con.mission is to visit Ceylon, the53 words
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Article31 1907-08-31 4 Sufj)li< d by Reuter.) A Record Shipment. London, 30'h August.—Ten thousand and fifty bales of West Africau cottou have been landed at Liverpool. It is a record shipment.31 words
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Article40 1907-08-31 4 (Supplied by Renter.) Planning a Convention. Loudon, 31ut August.—The Oriental clusiou Leagues of the Pacific coast and tw United States and Canada are planning convention at which the delegates of ever* league will l e preseut.40 words
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Advertisement962 1907-08-31 4 TIANG JOO Co., PENANG, HAVE JUST RECEIVED A NEW SHIPMENT OF THE WELL-KNOWN “SPINNERS” Khaki-Drill, Rubber-Soled Sand Shoes and Boots. -Si Suitable alike for AlthleVcs, Cyclists, Tennis Players or Peiestrians. \.lt. —The isoles of these shoes are guaranteed of Real LiV'e-Rubber, and very durable for everyday wear. To prevent their962 words
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Advertisement377 1907-08-31 4 The “Straits Echo’s” New Competition. Open Only to Registered Subscribers FIRST PRIZE, $60.00. SECOND PRIZE, $3O 00. THIRD PRIZE, $lO.OO. What wor«l or words, to be found in this issuv of the “Straits hch**, can you make of each of the following groups of letters 10th List. Where to be377 words
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Article2174 1907-08-31 5 Au ordiuarv meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at thj Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon, when the following geutlemen were pre-eut Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr J. \V. Hallif.ix, Mr. L. H. Clayton, Mr. Q-nli Beug Kee and Mr. Liin Eu Tob, with D\ G. W. Park2,174 words
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Article1020 1907-08-31 5 (lief ore Mcitrg. Peel and Lornie, at Butter worth.) The charge of kidnapping against Mat Dus which was part heard at the Futter--1 worth Police Court ou the 23rJ iust., as repotted in our issue of the following day, was resumed lefore the same Court yesterJay. It1,020 words
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Article546 1907-08-31 5 What is Whisky Magistrates Decide Again t the Defendants I’lie Bench Court at Singapore, Messrs. Michell and Bain, who have had the whisky aud braudy easrs before them, sit at 2 pm. on Thursday to give tleir decision iu the first of these, iu wh c Messrs. Diethelm aud Company546 words
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Article79 1907-08-31 5 Arrived Par s s TUongwa, from Singapore: Mrs Jambu, Rev. 8. BurghofTer, Messrs. 11 Deuuisou, C. Fraucis and Wrigley. Per s.s. Arcadia, from Singapore Mr J. B. Elcuin. Departed. Per s.s. Arcadia, for Colombo MisWabb, Mr. E. L Watson, Mr. Hadou. For Melbourne: Mr. and M- p D 179 words
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Article68 1907-08-31 5 i)ty ut 7< l> Moon. (i.C. A. w I». F. T Hutter wort li CiupmatocrH|.l», King Street. Theatre P-tn. Grand Change rf Projranun» .J Kdiaoti llioscope Show, coruei of T>ansfer an<J K**dah Itcadr, !t p in. Entire Change of I rog amme. To-morrow 2Mj |>,iy of 7th Moon. Royal68 words
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Article18 1907-08-31 5 Cbiua (Prim R,j. luitpold) ...3rd S*pt, t»eriiiau (Gneigenau) ...4'h L glish (Oceva) ...lltli Cbiba (Mar».ora) ...14th18 words
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Advertisement600 1907-08-31 5 NOTICE. THU PENANG F. M. S. BISIN.'Si DIRECTOR*', GUIDE HANDBOOK. wishing to advert jse in t |,o I L Business Directory, Guide and Handbook, are kiu<]]y n quested to seud iu copy without delay. Charges:—?l period) per month payable in advance. Special Terms tor advertisemerits over 3 inclies. p’ree circulation600 words
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Article310 1907-08-31 6 liove Match iu.vt Camk from a Misspelt Name. ■> 'A most romantic story lias just bad its spinel in tho marriage of Mr. Archibald l> u l.«s ]>:iector of Education of Southern Nigeria, and Miss Hawker, daughter of the K«. v George Hawker, pastor of the Camdenrviad310 words
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Article520 1907-08-31 6 By a Jianker.) Extending for several miles in mid- j cliauiiel, off the south eastern coast of j J England, is one < f those death-traps of the I vea'whicb, all down the centuries, has from time to time with i ever abating, inexorable iuthlessuo.'S,520 words
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Article93 1907-08-31 6 Fourteenth Sunday After Irinitt. St. George’s Church. 8 a.m.—Matins (No orgau). K 30 a m.—Holv Communion (Plain.) 0 30 a.in. —Holy Communion (Tamils). 10 30 a.in. Chinese Matins. 5 pin —Children’s Service. 0 p.m. —Evensong and Sermon. Methodist Episcopal English Church. 74, M xwki.l Hoad. 8 30 a.m93 words
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Article124 1907-08-31 6 Pknano, 31st August By courtesy of the Chartered Batik.) LondonDem»mi Sank ...2/4 >} 4 months’ sight Bank 2,4 T T ff 3 Credit 2/V, 3' Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta. Demand Bank Rs 174$ 3 davs’ sigh* Prwave 175$ B Hiiuav. Pallia ml Bank 174$ Mounnein, Demand Bank 171$ 3 days’124 words
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Article186 1907-08-31 6 Gold leaf $05.10 B. Pepper(W .Coast 311e .e ox. 1 —no slock White Pepper 21 sales Trang Pepper l'j- —sales Cloves (picked) out of season Mace 7 6-B*l era Mace Pickiugo 6 k —sellers Nutmegs 11 Os 24.50 sale* No. 1 5.40 sales sug;ir < 2 no stock Basket186 words
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Article139 1907-08-31 6 Penang, 3’st August, 19)7. BfK K Soup P® r call? 12 Roast Steaks Stew or Curry Meat Rump Steak Ox Tail e;lcl > < Tongue f’ II Heart T 25 Liver Pop k Pork r®'fPig’s Heal Feet Tongue Mutton P 6l H*Head Feet the four lb Trixie each139 words
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Article992 1907-08-31 6 5 i 3t I d. 3 "o Number of, 2 .2 5 Carital. Shares I Last Dividend. Name. «f issued. J M I J Mining. 1908 i 800.000 33.000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. U.b $ll5O 1907 j.. 300.0« K) ‘22.500 10992 words
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Advertisement85 1907-08-31 6 Not a Doubtful Question. There is uo doubt iu the minds of tliote who have used < 'nnibei laiu’s Colic, Cholera uiul Dian hoea ll*inedy as to its curative poweis Fora pain in tlio stomach, diari been i»r dysentery, it. nlTonls iturnediate relief. The tJeoreo Town Dispensary, Wholesale Ayeuts. PASSAGES85 words
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Advertisement43 1907-08-31 6 Sickness Comes When Least Expected. A little forethought may save you no end of trouble. Anyone who makes it a rule to ke‘p Camberlaiu’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at hand knows this to be a fact. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Ageuts.43 words
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Advertisement16 1907-08-31 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR FENANQ F. M. S.16 words
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Advertisement137 1907-08-31 6 MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY, MARTELL’S BRANDY. Geislets’ Champagne. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. C3e. GIN IN RED CASES. Sanf'i'anils, Rtilferv <£" On. IBORDEN’S PEERLESS BRUNO EVAPORATED CREAW. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY ft Co.. PEN A NO. L l 11 fCR'.MC > 1% !’i 'r#f CO V I ”1 w rm137 words
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Article353 1907-08-31 7 U.S. Consul Harry L. Paddock r,*[ort* as follows coucerniug the emigration of coolie labourers from Amoy to British India «ml the Straits Settlements:— Consideration of the local shipping in Amoy shows a steady increase in the tonnage and number of ships euteriug and clearing, this is due353 words
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455 1907-08-31 7 According to the r»p< rt of the Ceylon Chamber of Coinmerc'b tor the half year end■?d Juue 30th last, the following letter was iddnssed by the Secretary of the Ceylon Chamber to the Secretary of the Hongkong Jeueral Chamber of C mmerce, on455 words
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Advertisement1580 1907-08-31 7 CL6ANSE YO'JR BLOOD with CR!MAULT 4>- C°'» 3ARSAPARILL.A 1SI! is 1 1 0 I 1 The original earrapaiiila. rccomm«; i. Jed tor the las» |'i years for Iyn ti.ittc diseases, crupiioi s, boi an I all disorders ol ihc skin. CIUMAILT C I, rm In 1 lint, TA HIS USE1,580 words
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Advertisement99 1907-08-31 7 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is probably no medicine made that is relied upon with a more implicit confidence than Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. During the third of a century iu which t has beau in use, people have learned that it is one remedy that99 words
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Advertisement1024 1907-08-31 8 notice. VIEWS of Feuaug, Singapore. l’erafc. Solaugor, and Sumatra. Photos eu larged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. 'V. JONES, Kiug Stroot, Penang. P f iographer. 10c W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. U.S.A. Kirn Keng Leong Co., Ur, BEACH STREET. IMPORTERS 0'1,024 words
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OUR SHORT STORY.
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Article2346 1907-08-31 9 Tho True Experience of a Young Man. Ily Southern Cror* 1 repudiate the authorship < f l lie follow, inn tale of what, from the ling of sincerity in it, appears to have 1 een a rather unfortunate experience. The story has, however, a ically roniautic side, for I2,346 words
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Article1069 1907-08-31 9 Outside America a curious misapprefceusiou appears to exist as to the incidents that are maiuly stirring the people of the Uuited States. We imagiue them greatly oucerned over the trust dauger eagerly watching the battle betwreu President Roosevelt aud the money kings; sadly surveying Mr. Harriman as1,069 words
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Article1048 1907-08-31 9 ITow Proof-Readers Stifle Hcmock. Ever since printing was invented a duel lias been in progress in tbo printing offices of tlie world betwesu the compositor aud the P r oof-reader. It is the compositor’s duly to “set-up” that which appears in It is “copy,” hut. sometimes because he1,048 words
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Article, Illustration602 1907-08-31 9 By Disregarding Natukk's Danger Signals Should Take Warning From the Case of This Rangoon Lady. She h Now Cured Thanks to Dr. William's Pink Pills. Pain is Nature’s danger sigual it is tl o watjjjug which Natuie gives us that something is wrong. Many womeu602 words
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Advertisement46 1907-08-31 9 For n Lame Hack, Wheu you have pains in the small of the back, dainpon a piece of thick fluiuil slightly with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bind it ou oyer the seal of paio, aud quick relief whl follow. The George Town JLtiaj-ensai v. Wholesale Agents.46 words
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Advertisement320 1907-08-31 9 PSti>sdooH>SHa i-n rwoi > KING STREET THEATRE HALL TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME!!! Newest Latest Filins, Coloured and Plain! PICTURES ABSOLUTELV CLEAR STEADY!! PIB-ST-OLASS B-A.WD!!! PRICES OF ADMISSION £l-s<> Second Class 50 cts. 100 I'liird Class 25 ots. Ladies upstairs, 50 and 25 ets. Cn:i.nKßN t llai.k Prick. Doors320 words
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Advertisement849 1907-08-31 10 FOR SALE. Nos. 2, 3 4 of “THE REVIEW OF THE FAR EAST,” SUITED UY A. CUNNINGHAM, of the South China Morn in? Guide to Penang, THE SMITH PREMIER TYPEWRITER. THE ONLY MACHINE ’WORKING in THREE COLOURS from ONE RIBBON. DOUBLE UNIVERSAL KEYBOARD. BY THE I.ATE E. F. Skertchly, f.e.s.849 words
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