Straits Echo, 1 December 1908
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Title Section35 1908-12-01 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, Ist DECEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 277.35 words
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Advertisement971 1908-12-01 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TIANQ LEE A. Co. CO o o or, i or, H Z 21 <2 a m a aa: SOL£ AGENTS. T H E eastern SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) BANKS. Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Weld and stores Offices 37, Beach Street.971 words
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Advertisement29 1908-12-01 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NOddIN 4 T Cb O) > 3? CD u 1« fh V <5 AKs> *0 TOKYO TIANQ LEE 4 Oo. t Snie Agents,29 words
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Article1142 1908-12-01 2 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS MEDICAL REPORT. Increased Number of Dirths and Deaths. According to tbe annual report of tbo Straits Settlements Medical Department, the estimated mean population of tbe Straits in 1907 was 619,796, as against 611,790 in 1906. In Singapore, the population was 264.650; Penang, 132,483 Dindings, 4,471 Province1,142 words
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1061 1908-12-01 2 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th January. 1. —The Maiden Plate. i Value $500. A Race for Maiden Horses, i Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported into the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not exceeding $4001,061 words
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Advertisement31 1908-12-01 2 Gonnsau capsules contain only the purest Hast Indian Sandal wood oil and Kana Kawa. The lirst dose quickly removes vifclont inHamniatory symptoms, bots of 40 capsules, at all doiluis and Chemist?.31 words
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Advertisement460 1908-12-01 2 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in Africa. Mr. S. Schreider, of Keffevfonteiu, 0. R. C. t is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chambsrlaiu’s Cough Remedy. He has found tint it cures bis children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. They were all couching and got no letief until460 words
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Advertisement323 1908-12-01 2 Entries Close at 5 p. in. on Thursday, 14th January (except for Race 3, Second Day, and Race 8, Third Day, which close as stated); Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 18th January, 1909. A penalty of lb. is incurred in a, handicap by the323 words
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Advertisement915 1908-12-01 2 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. rriENDERS will be received at the ResiJL dent Councillor’s Office, up to noon of the /tb December, 1908, for the following works: (I) Supply and deliver 2" granite road metal, Tenang, from January, 1909 to 1911, in the following divisions: 1. Town divisions. 2. Central and south eastern915 words
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Article31 1908-12-01 3 Vessels From Agent» Dus Delta Colombo A.G &Co. Srd Dec. Oceana Singapore A.G.&Co5th P. Ludwig Singapore B.M &Co. 8th Derfflmger Colombo B.M &Co. 10th Somali Singapore A.G &Co. 11th31 words
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Article24 1908-12-01 3 Yestel» For Ayenta Leave Delta Singapore A G.&Co. Dec. Oceana Colombo A.G.&Co. P. Ludwig Colombo B.M.ACo. Deifflinger Singapore B.M.ACo. Somali Colombo A.G AUo.24 words
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Shipping.
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Article115 1908-12-01 3 Kut Sang, Br. s.s., 4.900, Bradley, 30th Nov., Calcutta, 25th Nov., Gen. B. Co. Pin Seng, Br. 8.3., 378, Davidson, 30th Nov., Singapore, 28th Nov., Gen. E. S. Co., Ltd. Inverclyde, Br. s.s., 3,213, Lea, 30th Nov., Singapore, 28th Nov., Gen.—A. G- Co. Senegambia, Ger- s.s., 2,380, ,30th Nov.,115 words
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Article76 1908-12-01 3 Ist Dbcembke. Senegambia, for Colombo and Tuticonn. Qlenearn, for Singapore, China and Japan. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham and Singa. pore. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Mary Austin, for Asahan. Sportsman, for Pang Nga. Sree Bangka, for Batu Bahra. Be Kock, for Deli and Langsa. Flying Dragon, for Pulau Langkawi76 words
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Article65 1908-12-01 3 Pom Negapatam and Madras—Per Teesta, to-morrow, 10 a.m. Teluk Anson —Per Cornelia, to-morrow, 1 p.mSingapore, Hongkoug, Swatow and Amoy—Per Glenfalloch, to-morrow. 3 p.m. Dindings—Per Deli, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, China and Japan—Per Delta, 3rd instant, 10 a M. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Taroba, 3rd instant, 3 p.m. Ceylon.65 words
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Article491 1908-12-01 3 Per P. and O. s.s. India, connecting with the steamer Delta at Colombo, due at Penang on 3rd Dec- To Penang (from London, Nov. 6) Mr. and Mrs- W. Napier, Mr. and Mrs. A. Robertson. To Singapore (from London) Mr. A. J. Cowdrey, Mr. G. W.491 words
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Advertisement785 1908-12-01 3 UO. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. g 8 Macedonia March 26. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. HI Clsia Sad Claw ro London by Se% £66 £44 foMarseilles or Gibraltar £61-12... £41-16 EXTRA STEAMERS Intermediate Service. INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co.,785 words
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Advertisement410 1908-12-01 3 (S H I P PIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. s.s. Barcelona 5th December, 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s. s. Senegambia, 3rd December, 1908, for Havre and Hamburg. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London,410 words
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Article, Illustration93 1908-12-01 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice aleue Published dally (except hundays.l AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY LOCAL *2« per attnntc OUTBTATIONB Fwtajte Kitra MAIL BDITION (Poet free) $l5 OAKLB ADDRFS3 Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. All business communications should be addressed to93 words
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Article525 1908-12-01 4 i The Pacific has more than once belied i I its name and there is every reason to i believe that, in the days to come, it will keep up its reputation of being a quarter of the globe where international jealousies have full play. With525 words
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96 1908-12-01 4 Following is the translation of a letter received to-day by the Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce from the Chinese Consul: A telegram has been received from tbe Chinese Consul-General of Singapore requesting me to inform you that tbe new Emperor of China will ascend96 words
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Article78 1908-12-01 4 Thr following business in tin has been don» to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, f «gg buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co., 68 50 buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., 25 tons at 68.50 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 50 68.75 Total 75 tons. Tin is quoted78 words
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90 1908-12-01 4 Parcels, via Brindisi (on payment of an additional fee of 45 cents), posted up to 4 p.m. on Friday, the 4th instant, should be delivered by New Year’s Day. By the allsea route, parcels posted up to 4 p.m. on 4th instant, should90 words
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Article375 1908-12-01 4 The master of the Catherine Apcar reports 10a.m. 27th Nov. Latitude 2. 30” North, Longitude ***** East, Parcelar Hill bearing N. 28. W. True, Rachada Lighthouse S. 71. E. True; submerged wreck, probably a very large lighter right in track of vessels and a danger to navigation375 words
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Article521 1908-12-01 4 THE ASSIZES. < (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Murder. The hearing of the case of murder of a Chinaman at Batu Kawan by seven Javanese four men and three women—was resumed yesterday afternoon. After the cross-examination of Sahat, Sergeant No- 8. Chat bin Awang, P. C. No. 144. of521 words
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Article781 1908-12-01 4 (Before Mr- Brown Gambling. Four llokien Chinese were yesterday fined 815 each, or to undergo 14 days’ R 1, for gambling in house No. 21. Kimberley Street, last Saturday. The raid was conducted by Mr. Savi, Assistant, Superintendent of Police. Half the amount of the fines, if781 words
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Article448 1908-12-01 4 Weekly Practice Shoot. The t went v-first weekly practice shoot of the Ladies’ R’tD Club was held yesterday afternoon. Though the weather was all that could be desired, only seven members took part in the practice. This paucity was no doubt duo to the incidence of a448 words
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Advertisement485 1908-12-01 4 EVERY ONE TO KNOW, We can supply you with a BRAND NEW piano of first-class make: For a Small Cash Deposit, and a smaller payment each month•Several pianos, returned from hire, in new condition, to be sold on advantageous terms, NEW PIANOS for hire from $10 per month. Tunings free.485 words
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Article22 1908-12-01 5 (Echo Special.) Coronation of the Chinese Emperor. Singapore, Ist December.—The Coronation of the Emperor Pu-Wei of China will take place to-morrow.22 words
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Article149 1908-12-01 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) British and French Opinion. [iomlon, 30th November.—Both the British and the French Pres* heartily applaud the agreement, between Japan and America with regard to the Pacific, as afresh guarantee of the world’s peace and prosperity. American Approval. The leading papers of America also approve149 words
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Article85 1908-12-01 5 (Supjdied by Reuter.) Austria Retains Her Reserves. London, Ist December. —A telegram from Vienna states that the Government has decided to retain 41,000 so-called supplemental reserves, whose term of service is on the point of expiring. The Tureo-Bulgariau Negotiations. The Turco-Bulgarian negotiations are practically concluded. The Bulgarian85 words
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Article104 1908-12-01 5 (Supplied by Reuter Proposed Bill* London, Ist December.—Jn consequence of the judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal with regard to the employment of Trade Uniou fuuds, the Labour members will introduce a Bill legalizing the. payment by Trade Unions of their representative in the House of104 words
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Article31 1908-12-01 5 (Suj)plied by Reuter.) Seven Hundred Lives Lost. London, Ist December. —Reuter’s correspondent at Cheefo states that as the result of a collision between two Japanese steamers <OO people wore drowned.31 words
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Article31 1908-12-01 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Australia Wins the Davis Cup. London, Ist December. —A telegram from Melbourne states that Australia has won the Davis Cup at lawn tennis, by defeating America.31 words
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Article184 1908-12-01 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Setul, 29th Nov. Tho Flying Dragon.” Ibe a. s. Flying Dragon, which had been plying; between Setul, Sungei Opis, Pulau h&ngkawi aud Penang for the last eighteen Mouths, discontinued her run on the 27th ‘ttst. Tho owners say that it does not pay184 words
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Article1145 1908-12-01 5 RUGBY FOOTBALL MATCH. Scotland vs. The Rest. A n interesting football match, under Rugby rules, was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, one of the teams being selected from the Scotsmen resident in Penaug, and the other comprising the English and others. After the usual1,145 words
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Article634 1908-12-01 5 Cremation of the Rones of 1,031 Persons. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tongkah, 27th Nov. A new road, branching off the terminus of the princioal street of Tongkah, has just been opened to traffic. A great many years ago a bit of land, along this road, was used634 words
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Article707 1908-12-01 5 (Contributed to the Straits Echo.) England, Nov. 6th. The leaves are falling this morning like stage snow. In front of the window a giant ash shows as many ribs as an umbrella at the mending shop. Its enormous trunk in the flood of sunlight—for we are getting some707 words
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Article70 1908-12-01 5 Arbived. Per 8.8. Pin Seng, 30 f h Nov., from Singapore Mr. Albert C. Davis. Per s.s. Tong Chuan, 30th Nov., from Kedah Mr. B. E. Mitchell, Mr. J. WHunt. Per s.s. Lian Choo, Ist Dec., from Kedah Mr. J. Stark. Departed. Per s.s. Coen, 30th Nov., for Olebleh70 words
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Article79 1908-12-01 5 To-day Bth Day of 11th Moon. Queen Alexmdra’s Birthdav. Town Band, Golf Club. 6 to 7 p.m. Bandmann Comedy C>• Town Hall, 9-30 p.m. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-30 p.m. To-morrow. 9th Day of 11th Moou. Town Band, Esplanade,79 words
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Article16 1908-12-01 5 English (Delta) ...3rd Dec China Oceana ...5th China (Prim Ludwig ...8th German Derjflinger ...10th16 words
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Advertisement58 1908-12-01 5 That Means Rheumatism. Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no r6st, no sleop. That means rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to fight, but Chamberlain’s Pain Balm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered. Trv it. One application relieves58 words
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Advertisement555 1908-12-01 5 r J. H. OOITITELiZi. 25, BEACH STREET. Broker, Auctioneer, Valuer and I House and Estate Agent. AGENCIES: muni sons, Glasgow, Billiard Tables Accessories. SANDERSON, LEITH, Vat 69 Perfection Whiskies V M I m I FOR SALE. VALUABLE TAPIOCA ESTATE. KWONG MOW SANG has a tapioca Estate and Mill in the555 words
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Advertisement176 1908-12-01 5 TOWN HALL. THE BAMDHHAHN COMEDY CO. TWO NIGHTS ONLY, TO-NIGHT TO-MORROW NIGHT, December 1st and 2nd, The Two Successes of the London Season, LADY FREDERICK AND I THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL. Box Plan now open at ROBINSON PIANO Co. THE NEW MODEL PIANOS by COLLARD COLLARD are constructed on the most176 words
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Article1977 1908-12-01 6 The following interesting article by Mr. R. O. Winstedt, of the F.M.S- Civil Service, is taken from the Malay Mail Then the Laksamana took incense, burnt it, and fumigated sacrificial rice. He sprinkled the rice on his mat of honour; set up a candle one cubit in1,977 words
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Article121 1908-12-01 6 PBNA.NO, 18T DkCBMBE* (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank o i 4 months’ sight Bank .«2'Vj 3 Credit 3 Documentary ...2/4®* Calcutta, Demand Bank Ra- i£4| 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 f Mouimein, Demand Bank I<Bs 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras,121 words
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Article190 1908-12-01 6 ■fold ia» i $65.20 B. Peppor( VV .C«*h.*i Xm».* «*7,.» no stock White Peppet $10j sales Trang Pepper 19 95 tales Cloves 39 sales Mace 73 .—sales Mace Picking!» 63 .-—tales Nutmegs 11 Vs 19 buyers N»>. I 6.65 tales 5 i no stock l Hattie: 3.65 sellers r&pioca190 words
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Article188 1908-12-01 6 Pbitanq, 1st Decemb«r, 1908. Basr— Boup Roast 24 Steaks v Stew or Curry Mea' »6 Rump Stoak 24 Ox Tail 30 Tone 1 1». 60 Feet 20 Heart 3® Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork P«' cat t v 32 Pie’s IleaO 20 Feet 24 Tongufe 30 Muttom188 words
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Article1165 1908-12-01 6 a S I ci. Number of ~a £3 5 2 Ch| iul: Sharei Dmdent’t Name. *g <* H issue 1. a Js cC 08 <5 g C- 3 1 <y Mining. 1003 300.000 30.000 10 10 ]lO for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., litd. 7.25 775 »7.251,165 words
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Advertisement32 1908-12-01 6 Gonosan i« a happy cbmbinatiou of Kanr* liesins with Oleum Santali in the propertion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts Oleum. Santal cures easily, no complications. All chemists ami Hoa.li*r«.32 words
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Advertisement35 1908-12-01 6 A Notable Fact. The absence of all narcotics makes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the safest and best medicine for all coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough that can he procured The George 'fown pispeusary, Wholesale Agents-35 words
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Advertisement49 1908-12-01 6 MACKAY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANG F. PA. S. THE CELEBRATED S. B. Co.” GIN IN' RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery A Cri BOUDEN'S PEERLESS BOUND EVAPORATED DDES! Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. PENANO.49 words
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Advertisement79 1908-12-01 6 WRQUCHT-1R0N TUBES AND FITTINGS. Stock Always on. Hand. ADAMSON, G8LFIL.L.AN CO., LTD. IF VOD WANT TO DRINK THE BEST BEER, ORDER “ASAHI,” ojthe beer that wins immense popularity in the Far East. It pleases the most fastidious palates, Sold by Leading Shops and Hotels TIANG LEE CO., SOLE AGENTS. CD79 words
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Article441 1908-12-01 7 DECREASED VALUES OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. Registrar’s Quarterly Return. We have received from the Government Printing Office the return of the imports into and exports from the Straits Settlements for the quarter ended September 30 last. It shows that there was a decrease in imports of $15,173,139,441 words
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Article277 1908-12-01 7 Favourites in the Market. A droll report has reached Casablanca from Fez, stating that Mulai Hafid had manifested a desire to enter into possession of the harem of Abdul Aziz. It should be noted that in Moslem States the barem is regarded as a mark of277 words
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Advertisement1056 1908-12-01 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDIUNDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON'S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDIUNDS. BUTTERY Co. John Bazioy White k Bros.’ PORTLAND GEM ENT, “LION BRAND.” Stmdiuinds, Buttery Co,, AGENTS. PENANG 3l F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s INSURANCE S. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C’ L1,056 words
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Advertisement124 1908-12-01 7 To the Head of the Family. Iu ordering household supplies, don’t forget to lay in a supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You may not need it now but you are almost sure to before the winter is over. It never fails in cases of croup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale124 words
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Advertisement1010 1908-12-01 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr Allen Co., Pha U.S.A. r I Charges Moderate, Consultation Fiee. ■SIDTK* AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth» TEA O TEA SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS Co.. Ltd THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters1,010 words
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