Straits Echo, 5 December 1908
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Title Section35 1908-12-05 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS/ T'iE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, *stii DECEMBER, 1908. Slagle Copy, 10 cents. No. 281.35 words
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Advertisement965 1908-12-05 1 TIANQ LEE Co. g o, MM 3T i 'vm i z 'Wv-Z*' 9S. ££»0« SOLE AO ENTS. BASS’S ALE. T H E BANKS. > eastern shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass tk Iron Pounders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Weld and V Stores Offices j 37, Beach965 words
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Advertisement28 1908-12-05 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. nod m at sP T 7 A m > -TJ CD K x> <Jy>s im Tom TIANG LEE A Co., SoJe Agents,28 words
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Article562 1908-12-05 2 (By Sir Ray Lankester, K.C.8., Fli.S.) That Europe is the original home of the opium-poppy, and not Asia, is even more contradictory of our settled traditions and belief than the fact that Europeans gave tobacco to the East. The opium-poppy does not grow wild in Asia;562 words
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Article449 1908-12-05 2 (By a Banker A great review is being held in Vienna iu the presence of the Euipaior aud Empress iu honour of the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of one of the principal military orders. Thirty thousand cavalry, hussars, lancers, dragoons, glittering in burnished cuirasses and resplendent449 words
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Advertisement94 1908-12-05 2 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. £ch» eider. of Koffeyfontein, O. R. 0., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cutes his children as well as himself of their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no lelief94 words
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Advertisement618 1908-12-05 2 That Means Rheumatism. Sore aud swolleu joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleepThat means rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to tight, but Chamberlain’s Fain Balm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered. Try it. One application relieves the618 words
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Advertisement1828 1908-12-05 2 INSPECTION INVITED ALL MACHINES ARE COMPLETE WITH LUCAS LAMP AND BELL, TOOLS AND TOOLBAG AND REPAIRS OUTFIT. 1 9 O 8 ±4? WiLNTBD. A COLLECTOR, salary $3 > a mouth, security of $5,000 required. Apply to TEIK CHIN COY., LTD., 2-12 08 713 31, Beach Street. 4,000 G va nt1,828 words
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Article36 1908-12-05 3 Vesaclg From Aqr-nt» Due P. Ludwig Singapore B.M.ACo. 8th Dec. Derfflmger Colombo B M ACo. 10th Somali Singapore A.G ACo. 11th Beuvorlich London S.B ACo. 12th Assave Colombo A.G ACo. 17th Devauha Singapore A.G.ACo19th36 words
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Article25 1908-12-05 3 Vessel» For Aoentu Leave» P. Ludwig Colombo B.M&Co. Dec. Derfflinger Singapore BM.&Co. Somali Colombo AG&Co. Benvorlicb Singapore SB.&Co. Assave Singapore A.G.&Co. Devanba Colombo A.G.&Co.25 words
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Article87 1908-12-05 3 Kistna, Br. s.B. f 524, Learmont, 4th Dec, Singapore, 2nd Dec., Gen.—H. L. <& Co. Persia, Aus. 8.8., 3,779, Boutall, 4th Dec., Bombay, 2lth Nov., Gen.—S. K. Co. Lai Sang, Br. s.s., 2,224, Wheeler, 4th Dec., Calcutta, 29th Nov., Gen., —B- Co. Jin Ho, Br. s.s., 110, Wright, 4th87 words
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Article91 1908-12-05 3 sth December. Kanagawa Maru, for Colombo and Tuticoriu. Oceana, for Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt and via Brindisi, for Europe etc. De Koch, for Deli and Paneh. Sree Bangka, for Batu Bahra. Mary Austin, for Asahan. Jin Ho, for Langkat. Tong Chay Un, for Trang. Cornelia, for Teluk91 words
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Article29 1908-12-05 3 Fob Deli—Per Calypso, 7th instant, 9 a.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang—Per Pegu, 7th instant, 3 p ni. Calcutta—Per look Sang, Bth instant, 11a m.29 words
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Article499 1908-12-05 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Sunda, due at Penang on 10th Dec. To Penang (from London, Nov. 7) Mr. W. G. and Miss K. Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Welham, Mr. D. Irvine, Miss M. Herne, Miss Stewart, Miss F. Smith, Miss Sargent, Miss Vijfbius, Mr. W.499 words
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Article34 1908-12-05 3 P. 0. SAILINGS. Mail Service. OUTWARDS. HOMRWABDS. Aseaye 17 Dec. I I>evanhj 19 Dee. Delhi 31 Delta 2 Jan. Extra Service. Outwards Homrwaeda. Sunda 10 Dec. I Somali 11 Dee Nyanna HI [Palermo 4534 words
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Advertisement609 1908-12-05 3 P. 0. Steam navigation Coy. Kxpetted Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Oatward. Dec. 17 Asuaije connecting with Victoria 31 Delhi Jan. 14 Devanha 28 Britannia Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. lAKtS BY MAIL STEAMERS. l«t Clsu and Olaaa To London by Sea £66 £44 ioMarseilles or609 words
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Advertisement489 1908-12-05 3 (JS HIPPIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8.8. Barcelona sth December. 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. a. s. Sithonia, 18th December, 1908, for Marseilles, Havre and Hamburg. Taking cargo at through Kates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto. London, Liverpool, Glasgow,489 words
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Article, Illustration98 1908-12-05 4 induce everybody and justice alene—•wMr »*i P.tWlwhwl daily <e*o»pt XnmlayO r T» CRITERION PRESS, Lid., No. 226—232, Peach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY IAWAI »24 per annum OUTBTATIONB Hoe tape Kxtra MAIL RIMTION (Poet Free) »16 OAISLK ADDRESS Echo- Penang.” Telephone No. 343 if. A.— All business commnnlcatlone98 words
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Article803 1908-12-05 4 It is impossible not to regard the results of the recent Municipal elections in Great Britain as encouraging to the Unionists, whose victories have been almost as sweeping as the Radical triumph in the General Election nearly three years ago. And the results are not the less803 words
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Article216 1908-12-05 4 SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT. St. George’s Church. 8 a.m. —Matins (No organ). 8- a.m. Holy Communion (Plain). 9- am. do (Tamil). 10 a.m.—Matins (Chinese). 5 p m.— Sunday School. 6 p m.—Evensone and Sermon. St. Mark’s Church. Butterworth. 9 a.m. —Divine Service with Holy Communion. Presbyterian Church.216 words
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Article311 1908-12-05 4 The following business in tin has been do-ie to-dav Penang Straits Trading C 0.,”) buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting C 0.,) buyers, no sellers j Penang Tin Exchange. tous at 67.62£ Sm japore: Straits Trading C*»., 300 95 Total ...337£ tons. Tin is quoted in311 words
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Article306 1908-12-05 4 (Before Mr. Nunn.) Theft. This morning a Chinaman, named Chin Ah Yu, was sentenced to three months’ rigorous imprisonment for stealing three fishes. Disobeying a Summons. Tio Tin Kok, alias Tau Chew, was this morning charged with disobeying a summons. The case was postponed to the 10th306 words
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Article578 1908-12-05 4 Drawing for Jauuary 1909 GriUins. The drawing for fhe griffins, which arrived by the s.s. Perak on Thursday for the January meeting, took place on the racecourse ves erday afternoon, at 5.30, and was witnessed by a fair number of members. As there were only ten subscribers578 words
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Article276 1908-12-05 4 From, Our Own Correspondent.) Setul, 2nd Dec. The British Consul’s Visit. Mr. Meadows Frost,, H. B. M. Consul, whose arrival here I have already reported] was at work at the Rest House on Sunday from early morning till 6 o’clock in the evening. Mr. Frost, with his276 words
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Article252 1908-12-05 4 Saved by a Sarong Cloth. Four fishermeu of Matara who were reported missing-aud given up for lost were taken to Colombo on the 19th ult, by the steamer Hyson from Peuang, whither they were conveyed by the steamer Calehas, which picked them up off the252 words
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Article67 1908-12-05 4 The total value of imports mto Perak during the third quarter of 1908 was $5,847,751, which shows a decrease of $1,020,026 as compared with the figures of the corresponding period of last year. The total value of exports from Perak during the third quarter of 1908 was $8,464.461,67 words
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Article226 1908-12-05 4 Lahat’fl Output. The output from the Bahai. Mines tor (lie month of November was 1,011 piculs of clean dressed ore. Mr. Malcolm Duncan, of Cbenderiang, left for Bombay by the s.s. Oceana to-day. Mr. A. Hale, District Officer, Perak, is ill, and has been confine! to226 words
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Advertisement487 1908-12-05 4 {^WANTED EVERV ONE TO KNOW, I- We can supply you with a BRAND NEW piano of first-class make: For a Small Cash Deposit, and a smaller payment each monthSeveral pianos, returned from hire, in new condition, to be sold on advantageous terms, g NEW PIANOS for hire from $10 per487 words
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Article59 1908-12-05 5 (Echo Special.) Tin Found at Bukit Mandai. Singapore, sth December.—Mr. Loveridge has found tin in payable quantities at Bukit Mandai. A private syndicate will be formed to work the mine. Amok. Singapore, sth December.—*A Javanese ran amok at Johore yesterday, lulling two men and wounding four. The amok was59 words
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Article184 1908-12-05 5 Supplied, by Renter.) Committee’s Report. Loudon, 4th December.—The report of the Committee of the House of Lords on the reform of that House recommends that perions entitled to sit as Lords should be called Lords of Parliament. The peerage alone should not carry such right. Elected184 words
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Article74 1908-12-05 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral (Jermiuet’s Indiscretion. London, sth December.— M. < lemeDceau. tbe French Premier, summoned to Paris and severely reprimanded Admiral Germinet, who is in command of the Mediterranean Squadron and an eminent Naval authority, for a breach of discipline in granting an mterview in which74 words
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Article30 1908-12-05 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Blockade Expected. Loudon, sth December. —A Dutch warship yesterday demonstrated before Puerto Cabcllo, La Guuira and Maracaibo (Venezuelan seaports). A blockade is expected.30 words
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Article64 1908-12-05 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A High School Proposed. London, sth December. —A telegram from Berlin states that it is officially announced that the Government will establish a High School at Kiauchau at a cost j£30,000, and hu expenditure of JE7.500 yearly. The Chinese Government has promised to subsidy the school,64 words
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Article35 1908-12-05 5 (Supplied by Reuter Withdrawn. London, sth December.—Owing to a further deadlock with regard to the grants to the contracted-out schools, Mr. Asquith, the Premier,Jias announced that the Education Bill will be withdrawn.35 words
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Article52 1908-12-05 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Opening. London, sth December.—The International Naval Conference has opened at tbe foreign Office, and lias prepared an elaborate code of International Law whereby the International Prize Court at the Hague *'ll decide cases. The six great Powers HD d Spain, Holland, America, and52 words
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897 1908-12-05 5 A Premature Ending;. It will be remembered that Mr. H. C. Robinson (Tedetal Curator of Museums), Mr. H. N. Ridley (Superintendent of Botanical Gardens, Singapore), and Mr. Kloss (Curator of the Perak Museum) recently set out on a scientific expedition for the PerakPabang897 words
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Article1053 1908-12-05 5 THE ENTRIES. The following are the entries for the Athletic Sports (open to members of all Clubs in the Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements) which will take place 8 at Ipoh on the 18th and 19th inst.:— Half Milk. S. A. Macmillan, E. M. Hawes, C.1,053 words
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617 1908-12-05 5 Calcutta, November 20tb.—At Rangoon several meetings have been held by tbe Chinese community during the past few days in connection with tbe death of the Emperor of China. A telegram has been Bent to the Waiwupu protesting against the appointment of the infaDt Prince Pu-Wei to617 words
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Article49 1908-12-05 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Oceana, sth Dec., from Singapore Miss L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Laue aDd child, and Mr. W. F. Nutt. Departed. Per s.s. Oceana, sth Dec., for Colombo Mr. W. H. Marks, Mr. F. D. Rees and Miss Black. For Bombay Mr. Malcolm Duncan.49 words
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Article143 1908-12-05 5 To-day 12th Day of 11th Moon. Football C. R. O. vs. Y. M. C. A., Victoria Green. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-30 p.m. Entire Change of Programme. To-morrow. 13th Day of 11th Mo«n. Second Sunday in Advent. Penang Hunt143 words
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Article16 1908-12-05 5 China (Prim Ludwig) ...Bth Dec, German Derjjlinger ...10th English (Assaye ...17th China Devanha) ...19th16 words
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Article17 1908-12-05 5 O Full Moon Dec. Bth Last Quarter 16th O New Moon 23rd First, Quarter 30th17 words
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Advertisement25 1908-12-05 5 The first violent inflammatory symptoms 'juickly disappear after treatment with Rie'ol h OonoBan Capsules. No better prepaIS now 00 tbe market. Certified by 10 Specialists.25 words
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Advertisement35 1908-12-05 5 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 be procured. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents-35 words
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Advertisement403 1908-12-05 5 FOR SA.LB. A SECOND-HAND PIANO. Cash or easy terms, no reasonable offer refused. Apply to “D. V.” 5-12-08 723 c/o Straits EchoWA3NTTED. APPLICATIONS will be received by the President, Rural Board, Province Wellesley, up to the 15th instant; for the post of a Sauiraty Inspector for the Rural Board, Provit.oH403 words
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Advertisement316 1908-12-05 5 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. NEW SERVICE. Between Penang Singapore via East Coast Ports of Sumatra. On Friday, 25th December, 1908, the new steamer Kalmoa, 331 tons register, will commence a fortnightly service between Penang and Singapore, calling on outward and inward voyages at Deli, Batu Bahrs, Asahan, I Telok Leidong, Paneh316 words
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Article2399 1908-12-05 6 Even iu these prosaic days the mystery and the romance of the concealed apart- meats found in so many old English and Scottish houses make a powerful appeal to popular imagination. Such ingenious contrivances as the moving picture of Woodstock,” the sliding panel of Peveril of the Peak,”2,399 words
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Article123 1908-12-05 6 Pbna.no, sth Dbcembkr (By courtesy of th* dkartsreJ HnnL.\ London Demand U*;i- ..2/3| 4 months’sighi .2 4 T ‘g 3 Credit ..2/4$ J Documentary ...2/4^ 'v-t. io.CK, Demand bank Rs 174 J ■< nays gut. Prw’n'u 176 b».y. Dcinauo Bank 174 f \lovimein. Demand Bant 173$ 3 days’ sight123 words
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Article180 1908-12-05 6 void leal $65 20 B. Pepper( VV.Coast ttlbn.s oz. > no stock White Popper sl6| sales Fr&ng Peppet 10 95 sales Cloves 39. —sales Mace 73. —sales Yl.ice Picking* 63. —sales Nutmegs liOs 19. —buyers i No. I 6.65 sales In gar 2 no stock C Basket 3.65 sellers180 words
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Article1110 1908-12-05 6 1 fI 3 ft* I j o Number of i p 2 1 2 2 Oipiia!. Shares > Dividends Name. r 2 I issued, i '3 o'® o I cG CO o Cu 3 i O’ Mining:. 1903 8 300,000 30,000 10 10 10 for year ending 31/3/08 Belat1,110 words
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Advertisement42 1908-12-05 6 According all accounts we have the assurance that Gonosan is one of the most valuable discoveries of modern pharmacology aud is far ahead of all preparations of Copaiba, Oubebs, etc. It is the safest and most successful. At all Chemists aud Dealers.42 words
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Advertisement90 1908-12-05 6 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will be granted per s.s.’ Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenbam every Saturday afternoon available only for return per s.s. Jpoh,” or Pin Seng.” due to leave Port Swettenbam on the next afternoon and expected to arrive in90 words
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Advertisement137 1908-12-05 6 MACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Acme of Quality. Andrew Usher Go.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOE PPNANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Go.’ 5 GIN IN RED CASES. Sendilsnds, Buttery Cn SOU'S PEERLESS HD EVAPORATED Ml Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Go,. PENANG. WROUGHT-IRON137 words
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Article501 1908-12-05 7 The half-yearly ordinary general meeting of the Eastern Extension, Australasia and China Telegraph Company, Limited, was held on the 10th ult. under the presidency of Sir John Wolfe Barry, k.c.b. In moving the adoption of the report and accounts the Chairman said:—The gross revenue for the501 words
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Article358 1908-12-05 7 Amsterdam, Nov. 11. The debate in the Second Chamber of the States-Geueral on the Java Budget for 1909 centred principally on the Acheen policy. Mr. van Keol, Mr. Thomson, and Mr. de Stuers sharply criticised the action of the Governor-General van Heutz, who, they said, bad358 words
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Advertisement1085 1908-12-05 7 UAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON'S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDIUNDS. KIITTEBY Co John Bazley White k Bros/ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandiiands, buttery 6: Co,, AGENTS. PENANG F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s INSURANCE S. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C 0 L1,085 words
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Advertisement57 1908-12-05 7 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 be procured. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. Grimault and Co.’s Sarsaparilla clean sos the blood from all impurities arising from Scrofula, Eczema,57 words
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Advertisement1116 1908-12-05 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr Allen A Cv. t Pha, U.S.A. RATNER TWELVE-CORNER-BENT STEEL SAFES. Charges Moderate, Consultation Fie 3. KSS!7)IK9 AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern aad Orienta Hotel. 6 mth* TEA o V TEA Pitted with their Interchangeable KEY LOCK. The1,116 words
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Article4417 1908-12-05 9 CHRISTIAN LYS - All Rights Reserved. BY CHRISTIAN LYS, AUTHOR OF The Mystery of Ladyplace,” “The Hepsworth Millions,” “Mr. Quixley of the Gate House,” &c., &c. CHAPTER XIX. Karl Stapleton's Confession. Christinas passed quietly at Burton Tower, the sadness of it being lost sight of because of the tension under4,417 words
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Article, Illustration544 1908-12-05 9 Consumptive Child’s Life Saved in Ceylon By Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Nearly everybody in Kandy knows of my little daughter Edna’s wonderful cure by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. She is the wonder of our friends,” said Mr. A. P. Gunasekara of the Cash Medical Co.,544 words
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Advertisement74 1908-12-05 9 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With the dry, cold weather of the early winter months, parents of croupy children should be on the alert for ominous symp toms. There is no cause for anxiety when Chamberlain’s Coueh Remedy is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as soon74 words
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Advertisement51 1908-12-05 9 To the Head of the Family. In orderings household supplies, don’t forget to lay in a supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Remmedy. You may not ueed it now but yor are almost sure to before the winter is over. It never fails in cases of croup. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale51 words
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1058 1908-12-05 10 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th January. I t 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value $500. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per t-cale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported into the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not pxeeeding $'1001,058 words
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Advertisement250 1908-12-05 10 FOR SALE. JOHN JMRTIN, MINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL. AUTHOR OF Tale» of the Fen,” Chronicle» of the Carburettor Club,” In Peril in Penang,” etc. PRICE 50 CENTS M*T Hr K YD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., 226, 2.12, Reach Street, Penang. The Eariy History of250 words
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Advertisement310 1908-12-05 10 Id nd nd Entries Close at 5 p. m. 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 Mon* day, 18th January, 1909. A penalty of 7 lb. is incurred310 words
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Advertisement225 1908-12-05 10 JUST RECEIVE!*. JOHANN FABEE'S STATIONERY. W. T. Co.’s White and Red Blotting Paper of the Best Quality. The Famous Repeater Brand of Carbon Paper in two sizes, and Carbonic Paper. nwwmum .mrvwvv T* r Blue Pencils, 60 cents per dozen. Drawing Pencils, BB B, 80 cents per dozen. r.-r- Commercial225 words
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