Straits Echo, 12 September 1908
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Title Section36 1908-09-12 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 0. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 210.36 words
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Advertisement951 1908-09-12 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT, TIANG LEE a Co £TT' 0 ,v s 2 />* *7 SOL 6 aT/L VTS. BASS’S ALE. THE eastern shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Weld Quay and Stores Offices T W ices 37, Beach Street. Leith WEMYSS,951 words
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Advertisement28 1908-09-12 1 i HE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NOddiN 3* sT Y 7 cb A <s> > o CD > 'i m to Tom TIAWQ LEE A OP.. Smlt A^mtu28 words
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Article877 1908-09-12 2 A Hospital for Mbrgtji. The construction of a fairly large and I commodious hospital building, which has long been needed at Mergui, has been sanctioned by the Lieutenant-Governor of Burma at an I estimated cost of Rs- 35,637Royal Japanese Wedding. In the spring neit year an Imperial877 words
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Advertisement81 1908-09-12 2 A Neighbour’s Kindness. Mr. W. J. Fuller, J. P., storekeeper, Rondelsham, South Australia, writes “I was called to see a neighbour who was suffering from severe cramps and who really tbougbt he was past help. I gave him thres joses of Chamberl&in’s Colic, Cholera and diarrhoea Remedy, and iu a81 words
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Advertisement542 1908-09-12 2 Whooping Cough. This is a very dangerous disease unless properly treated, but all danger may be avoided by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It liquifies the f ougb mucus, making it easier to expectorate, keeps the cough loose, and makes the paroxysms of coughing less frequent and less severe. The George542 words
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Advertisement1974 1908-09-12 2 NOTICE. TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND ENACTMENT, 1907. Employers of tamil labour are hereby reminded that returns under the above Enactment for the preceding quarter must be sent to the office of the Superintendent of Immigrants, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return will be1,974 words
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Article37 1908-09-12 3 Vestelt From Aqenf* Dm a Detfflinger Singapore B.M ACo. 16thSept. Zieten Colombo B.M ACo. 17th Keetnun Sir ga pore W.M.ACo. 18th Ajax Singapore VV.M ACo. 9th Delta Colombo A.G ACo. 24th Malta Singapore A.G.ACo. 26th37 words
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Article31 1908-09-12 3 Ve»»elt For Aoenig Le n i'f> Deifflnger Colombo B.M ACo. Sept. Zieteo Singapore B M ACo Kwmun Liverpool W.M.4 *o. Ajax Antwerp W.M ACo. Delta Singapore A.G.ACo. Malta Colombo A.G.ACo.31 words
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Shipping.
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Article145 1908-09-12 3 Sopernick, Bus. a a., 2,901, 11th Se| t., Hongkong, 28th Aug., Gen.— Bun Whatt Soon, Br. s.s., 199, Milne, 11th Sept., Teluk Anson, 10th Sept., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Jin Ho, Br. s.s, 110, Wright, 11th 3*pt., Langkat, 10th Sept., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Mary Austin, Br. s.s., 121,145 words
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Article76 1908-09-12 3 12th September. Sanuki Maru, for Colombo and Tuticorin. De Kock. for Deli and Langsa. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Petrel, for Asahan. Delhi, for Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe, etc. C. Apcar, for Singapore and Hongkong. Kistna, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Flying Dragon,76 words
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Article103 1908-09-12 3 Fom Rangoon—Per G'enogle, I4th instant, 3 p m. Calcutta—Per Lightning, 14th instant, 3 pm. Singapore, Hongkong, Sw&tow, and Amoy—Per Hong Moh, 14th instant, 3 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olebleh and Sahang—Per Pegu, 14th instant, 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul—Per Sree Bangka, 14th instant, 4 p.m.103 words
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Article306 1908-09-12 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Sumatra, due at Penang on 15th Sept. To Penang (from London, Aug. 15) Mr. F. O. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Parrett and children, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Stevens, Mr. T. P. Sargent, Mr. H. D. Robinson. To Singapore (from London)306 words
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Article35 1908-09-12 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Delta 24 Sept. I Delhi 12 Sept. Assaye 8 Oct. Malta 26 Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Sumatra 15 Sept. I Nuanxa 19 Sept Foona 29 u 1 Nor*35 words
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Advertisement777 1908-09-12 3 llO.Steamjavigation Coy. vfP( l Arrivals and Departures. Hr Mail Service. Outward. si ndta connecting with 8* Oct tAttayc (lo Delhi do Homeward Mooltan China Moldavia Connecting Due D»tf* Steamer. w j l j l gg. i London. [HeLpt.l2 Delhi r 26 Malta ]<j Devanha 24 Delta A sea ye Delhi777 words
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Advertisement418 1908-09-12 3 (S HIPPIN Or.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s.s. Spezia for Dunkirk, Antwerp and Hamburg 20th September, 1908. Taking cargo at through Kates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles. Trieste, Genoa, Ports in the418 words
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Article, Illustration97 1908-09-12 4 Jnstlce n.vt!stl»4 everybody and justice alone Kmtrim. PnblUhnd dally (except Hnndays.t at me CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Pennro. PRICK DAILY LOCAJ $2» pt»r annum OUTBTATIONB Postage Rxtra MAIL EDITION (Host Free) $l5 OABLB APPRISE Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 /V. fl.—All business coramanicaMonn should b*97 words
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Article544 1908-09-12 4 Once again the unemployed problem looms very large in English politics and more men are reported to be out of work in Great Britain to-day, although winter has not yet set in, than at last Christmas. Already the distress in Glasgow lias assumed alarming proportions and, if544 words
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Article167 1908-09-12 4 Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity. SEPTEMBER 13TH. St. George’s Church. 8 a.m. —Matins (Choral). 8 30 a.m.—Holy Communion (Plain). 9 !5 a.m.— do (Chinese). 5 p.m.—Sunday School--6 p m. —Evensong and Sermon. Presbyterian Church. Divine Service will he held at Prye Dock in the morning a' 9 15 o’clock167 words
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Article375 1908-09-12 4 I'hr following business in tm !khd done >o-dav Penang Penang Tin Exchauge, buyers, no sellers 0 3 Eastern Smelting Co., buyers, no sellers j Singapore Straits Trading C"., 25 tons at 65.62^ Tin is quoted iu London to-dav at 130 cash and <£l3l ss. three375 words
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Article502 1908-09-12 4 Yeoli Guan Seok—Khoo Chooi Lian. Yesterday morning the nuptials were celebrated, according to Chinese rites, between our popular young barrister, Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, of the firm of Messrs. Logan and Ross, and Miss Khoo Chooi Lian, and this happy event, owing to the family connections of502 words
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Article1332 1908-09-12 4 (B fore Mr. Scott Forgery. The preliminary enquiry into the charge of forgery preferred against Satha Pillai. particulars of which have already appeared in this paper, was concluded to day. The accused was ordered to stand his trial at the ensuing Assizes, on the charges of (1)1,332 words
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Advertisement329 1908-09-12 4 NOTICE Owing to the difficulties of collection, on and after May Ist all Bills must be settled on leaving the Eastern and Oriental and u Crag Hotels. No Bills will be posted for collection to any outstation. SARKIES BROTHERS, PROP 11 IE T Oli S. JUST NOW. WE HAVE A329 words
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Article143 1908-09-12 5 (Echo Special.) Officer of the Hebe” Drowned. sio gapore, 12th September.—Mr. f second officer of the Hebe, was Mentally drowned in the harbour at Clarly hour this morning. *j t is stated that he fell out of a sampan near his ship. Kntterwortli Quarantine Hospital. Singapore, 12th September.—The vote143 words
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Article105 1908-09-12 5 (Supplied hy Reuter Help from the Local Government Board. London, 11th September.—The Local Gorernment Board lias sent ,£2,000 to Glasgow to relieve the distress of the unemployed. The Glasgow Municipality decided to give the needy children three meals a day and to purchase 170 acres of laud105 words
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Article84 1908-09-12 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Procession a Mistake. London. 12 th September—The Times states that procession of the Blessed Sacrament ueit Sunday would be a mistake, and that the Foreign dignitaries should have consulted eminent laymen before disregardlog Euglisli law. Appeal to the Home Secretary. London, 12th September.—The84 words
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Article129 1908-09-12 5 (Sui>plied by Reuter.) German Warning to Frencli Press. London, 12th September—TheNorddeut'rher, in denying the assertion of the French Dress that the German consul Vassal advised Malai Halid to dismiss his representative at Lngier ou the ground that be was too I rancopliil, warns the Press of the possible ‘‘fleets129 words
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Article196 1908-09-12 5 (Supplied by Reuter Invaders Defeated. c'mion, 12th September.—Tho German vj' 1 lIV,( R pl 'dfd in the retreat of the in-exh-rj T ,n f^lf ro °P s were terribly ncrov n,;,r ,v ies the Kaiser delivered i Q( ls| Hie assembled officers, enter* 1 ev r V196 words
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Article815 1908-09-12 5 (Froa. Our Own Correspondent.) Alor Star, 10th Sept. Distinguished Visitors. Phya Sri Sibadheb, Siamese Vice-Minister of the Interior, Mr. Westengard, Assistant General Adviser to the Bangkok Government, Mr. Duke, Adviser to Perils, and Kboon Angkhaua, Deputy Commissioner of Trang, accompanied by their suites, arrived in Alor Star yesterday815 words
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935 1908-09-12 5 This pleasing tribute to the memory of a great man is prettily situated at the junction of Light Street and Penang Street, beneath thetoliageof the handsome trees which grace ttie Esplanade. The structure is of ornamental iron work built in the shape of a dome,935 words
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Article881 1908-09-12 5 The Construction of a New Peninsular Railway Line. Railway survey work down the Peninsula has beeu rapidly pushed ahead of recent years. The region of Nabawn Sri Tamarat, on to Patani, bordering the Federated Malay States, is now almost completed, and, says a Bangkok contemporary, we may881 words
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Article24 1908-09-12 5 August Outputs. The following tin-mine outputs for August are reported Chenderiang Pels. 669. KledaDg 370. Rahman Hydraulic 182. Sipiau 122.24 words
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120 1908-09-12 5 A Satisfactory Half-Year. The following is the report of the Directors of the above Company for the first half of this year:— The Directors have the pleasure to present to the Shareholders the accounts of the Company—Profit and Loss. Working Account and Balance Sheet—for120 words
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Article67 1908-09-12 5 To-day 17th Day of Bth Moon. Football C- Ft C. vs. N. U., Victoria Green. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Grand Change of Programme. The Patbescope.” King Street. Theatre, 7-30 p.m. and 9-30 p.m. Grand Night. Tomorrow. 18th Dav of Bth Moon. Volunteer Field Day. Matsuo’s Cinematograph,67 words
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Article15 1908-09-12 5 German (Zieten) ...16fh Sept China Derfiinger ...16th English (Delta) ...24th China (Malta) ..,26th15 words
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Article18 1908-09-12 5 Last Quarter Sept. 17th O New Moon 25th First Quarter Oct. 3rd O Full Moou 10th18 words
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Advertisement155 1908-09-12 5 THE NEW MODEL PIANOS by COLLARD COLLARD are constructed ou the most advanced princi pies and possess Complete Metal Framing; Perfected Overstrung Scale Compass of 7 aud 7\ Octaves and Improved Check Action, with under Dampeisjso regulated and adjusted as to ensure a perfect repetition. The prices are, considering the155 words
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Advertisement177 1908-09-12 5 B. I. S. N. CO., LTD. NEW SERVICE. Between Penang, Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. THE Company’s steamer Bhadra (600 Tons) will maintain a fortnightly service between the above ports. She has excellent accommodation for first and second class passengers. Next sailing from Penang Tuesday, 22nd September,177 words
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Article607 1908-09-12 6 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal p Commissioners held on Friday, the 28th Ir August, 1908- p Present. C F. J. Hallifax. Esq. (President). a Lim Eu Toh, Esq. p J. W. Hallifax, Esq. o Quah Beng Kee, Esq. a Absent. n L. H. Clayton, Esq. u607 words
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Article366 1908-09-12 6 Lessons from the Federated Malay States. The Straits Settlements and Malay Free States owe much to Ceylon. It was a warning offered as to the greit mistake made in Ceylon in the earl/ days, in u >t separately funding the proceeds of Laud Sales (and, later ou, of366 words
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352 1908-09-12 6 Says an exchange The Jutogh tragedy will, we trust, draw attention to tbe dangers to which young European girls employed as nurses and maids in Asia are exposed. In this connection the Secretary of the Bombay Branch of the Girls’ Friendly Society has sent352 words
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Article163 1908-09-12 6 Mahkip, a Malay policeman from Ale*’ andra Road station, says a Singapore pape r appeared before Mr. Greeu, second magistrate, on Tuesday, ou a charge of theft of a gold ring valued at $45. A pretty little Malay girl said that l*st Friday morning she heard a163 words
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Article81 1908-09-12 6 It having been reported that there was some intention to postpone the Grand Exhibition which it had been decided to hold in Tokio iu 1912 the Council of Aldermen iu the cipital have addressed a petition to th» Government against a postponement. The petition states that the81 words
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Article67 1908-09-12 6 Lord Li Ching-fong, Chinese Minister to the Court of St. James’, has telegraphed to the Imperial Government, that iu view of t he anti-opium campaign, if the consumption of home grown opium should remain as herotofoie. His Excellency is apprehensive that it may give rise to67 words
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Article117 1908-09-12 6 Psna.no, 12th Sbptsmbeb. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Barn? ..2/3^# t months’ sight Bans 3 Credit ...2/4*s 3 Documentary ...2/4§ Calcutta, Demand Bang Rs. 175$ 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay, Demand Bank 175$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 174$ 6 days’ sight Private 177 Madras, Demand Bank117 words
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Article179 1908-09-12 6 Gold ieat $65. B. Pepper( W.Coast klbs..*> ox.) no stock White Pepper $l5. —buyers Trang Pepper 10. —nominal Cloves (picited) out of season Mace 70 —nominal Mace Pickings 60.— nom. Nutmegs l»0s 19 50 sales INo. 1 6.65 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.32$ sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal179 words
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Article182 1908-09-12 6 Penang, 12th September. 1908 Bbkk— cts. Soup pei Cii.lL' 12 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meal 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 3o Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 23 Feet 24 Tongue 32182 words
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Article1144 1908-09-12 6 J s i I o Z Number of 'S p 2*5 5 j Capita!. Shares Last Dividend. Name. s 35 C V j M m f* issued. 3*l O I ft. I 22 CO 0 Sl 1 a =2 l i <y Wining. j 1903 f 300,000 30.000 101,144 words
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Advertisement44 1908-09-12 6 What Everybody Says Must Be True. Everybody who has used it says Chamber* tierlaiu’s Colic. Cholera and Diarrboei Remedy never fails to give relief from pains in the stomach or diarrhoei, which is positive proof of its reliability. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Advertisement104 1908-09-12 6 Gonosan like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach and is well tolerated by the patient even after lengthened trefluent. Trials by the Medical Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists. For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow104 words
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Advertisement127 1908-09-12 6 M AC KAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. MARTELUSBRANDY. Cfes/ers’ Champagne, |WR0UCHT-IR0N TUBES AND FITTINCS. A-i&cXtge Ls'tocla on H^nd, ADAMSON, GILFIL.LAN CO., LTD. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PBNANQ F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES, Sandi/ands, Buttery Co BORDEN’S PEERLESS127 words
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Article1289 1908-09-12 7 ENGLISH GIRL WINS IN INTER, j NATIONAL CONTEST. Many Lovely Ladies and Three Mayors Adorn the Stage. For once in a way Folkestone breakfast tables were not agitated yesterday, says a home paper of the 16th ult., over the discussion of the eternal seaside problems of1,289 words
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Article517 1908-09-12 7 (By a Banker.) The sunset glow of the western skies has faded away the firo-opal and tuiquoise, the carmine and rose-pink, have merged by slow gradation into a lovely but ever darkening mauve; and'the delicate hue of the flecks and wisps of vapour floating high517 words
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Advertisement999 1908-09-12 7 BAXTER Co.’* 0T NAVY CANVAS. VIANDS. BUTTERY Co. DJIID CORSAR SON’S KftL-KNOWN EXTRA 0 CANVAS, No. 0. amiumns. BUTT6BV Co, e| White k Bros. 1 PORTLAND CEMENT, "LION BRAND.” Sendilands, buttery Co. agents. PENANG F. M. 8. INSURANCES, THE LONDON ASSURANCE CORPORATION. INCORPORATED BX ROYAL CHARTER A.D. 1720. rpHE undersigned999 words
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Advertisement36 1908-09-12 7 A Balm Indeed. No external application is equal to Chamberlain’s Pain Halm for sore muscles or swollen joints. No matter what may be »be cause, tois liniment will give relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.36 words
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Advertisement126 1908-09-12 7 From Mexico. The following paragraph was clipped from the El Sol, a newspaper at Hermosillo, Mexico, it being a part of a letter to the publisher from a friend: “On my last trip to my properties on the frontier, my beast fell with me to the giouud, wounding me badly,126 words
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Advertisement978 1908-09-12 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. BMIDIW« AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth« TEA o V TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. WONG KIM MUN. No. 77a, Bishop978 words
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Article3667 1908-09-12 9 ANNIE S. SWAN - ALL RIGHRS RESERVED. B Y ANNIE S. SWAN, AUTHOR OF “Aldersyde,” Gates of Eden,” A Lost Ideal,” “Love, the Master Key,” Nancy Nicolson,” Mary Garth,” &c., &c. CHAPTER XI. The Bomb. ..you are all we have. Stephen, and it Tour duty, for all our Bakes,3,667 words
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Article175 1908-09-12 9 If is reported that the battleship fleet of the United States of America will probably visit Singapore early in January neit. Commenting on the prospective visit a Singapore contemporary says Although we should like above all things to welcome even a division of the175 words
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Article562 1908-09-12 9 Mr. Laidlaw, M.P., Starts Provident Fund for Employees. A correspondent writes to a Singapore contemporary as follows It was only another of the characteristic ways in which Mr. R. Laidlaw shows his interest in his fellows, which you recorded the other day. wb*>n it was stated that562 words
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Article, Illustration389 1908-09-12 9 Another Malaria Victim’s Life Saved by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. About 13 months ago I began to suffer from Malarial Fever.” said Mr. M. Danker, au assistant at. the Durian Daun Hospital, Malacca. “As time went on the attacks became worse and worse, until at389 words
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Advertisement44 1908-09-12 9 It has been satisfactorily demonstrated that thousands of persons have to thank Qonosan for restoration to health and happiness. It is astringent and antiseptic and has never been known to fail. At its dealers in Patent Medicines and Chemical in bottles of 40 capsules.44 words
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Advertisement780 1908-09-12 10 JOHN PKTIN, flfllNEK A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF Tale» of the Fen," Chronicle» of tht Carburettor Club," “In Peril in Penang" etc. PRICE 50 CENTS. MAT BK K\D AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltl., 226, 232, Beach Street, Penan». THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters and General780 words
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