Straits Echo, 9 December 1908
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Title Section33 1908-12-09 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED foALAY STATES AND THE FAR GENERALLY. VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, WEDNESDAY, ‘Jth DECEMBER, 1908 Copy, 10 cents. No. 28^?.33 words
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Advertisement969 1908-12-09 1 TIANQ LEE Co. BASS’S ALE. SON \v »mCV. Bte V. 1 l i h\4*-, /S5 ->j 7T|f<V^ VV' •inois s«ss3N*ino T H E EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, Weld Quay and 1 > v Stores Offices 37, Beach969 words
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Advertisement23 1908-12-09 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. 7 a BS ‘XO) > ~T3 CD > P> 'r to Tom TIANQ LEE A 00 Soie Agenta.23 words
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918 1908-12-09 2 Seventh Congress in 1909. The following letter from tbo London Chamber of Commerce was laid befoie the general commit fee of the Hongkong Chamber on the 12th ult. Oxford Court, Cannon Street, London, E Dear Sir,—The majority of Chambers having given their vote in918 words
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1059 1908-12-09 2 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 26th January. 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value $5OO. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight per scale reduced 14 lbs. All horses imported iuto the Straits or F. M. S. as Subscription Griffins at a price not exceeding $4OO allowed 7 lbs.1,059 words
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Advertisement51 1908-12-09 2 To the Head of the Family. In ordering household supplies, dou’t forto lay in a supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Remmedy. You may not need it now but yor are almost suie to before the winter is over. It never fails in cases of croup. 'I he George Town Dispensary. Wholesale51 words
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Advertisement630 1908-12-09 2 Gonosau capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandal wood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, bots of 40 j capsules, at all dealers and Chemists. For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. riTHE s.s. Hong Bee. Captain J. Horne, I is expected to arrive630 words
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Advertisement377 1908-12-09 2 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 incurred in a handicap377 words
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Advertisement959 1908-12-09 2 NOTICE. Factories, Firms, Planters who desire to increase their business by establishing an agency in North-China, are requested to communicate with the CHINA BORNEO TRADING Co., Taku Road Nr. 24. Tientsin North-China 24-13 08 615 GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. NOTICE is hereby given that all out-t-tamling bills against the Government should be959 words
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Article1598 1908-12-09 3 1 T J V THE STRAITS ECHO, WEDNESDAY, 9th DECEMBER 1908. i 1 (SHIPPING.)P.&O. Steam 1 iavi( rati on Coy INTENDED SAILINGS. HAMBURG-AMERIKA 1 IMIP I Expected Arrivalt* and Departures. LliNlt Mail Service. Ontward. British India FREIGHT SERVICE. 1 Dec. 17 Assaye connecting with Victoria w 3J Delhi1,598 words
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Article1849 1908-12-09 3 1 J 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, WEDNESDAY, 9th DECEMBER 1908. (SHIPPING.)P.40. Steam 1 Vavi( rati on Coy INTENDED SAILINCS. 1 HAMBURG-AMERIKA 1 IMIE I Expected ArrivalH and Departures. Llnlt Mail Service. Outward. British India Amp jOHir FREIGHT SERVICE. 1 Dee. 17 Assaye connoctinir with Victoria w 3J Delhi 11,849 words
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Article31 1908-12-09 3 Vidar, Br. s.s., 191, Gully, Bth Dec., Port Swettenham, 7th Dec., Gen.— E. S. Co., Ltd. Canton, Br. s.s, 106, Gillies, Bth Dec., Teluk Anson, 7th Dec., Gen. —Kong Soon.31 words
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Article40 1908-12-09 3 9th Drcbmbkr. Sappho, for Tongkah. Sree Bangka, for Batu Babra. Ban Whatt Soon, for Tongkah. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. Deli, for Dmdings. Mambang, for Pulau Langkawi and Setul. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Sportsman, for Pang Nga.40 words
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Article103 1908-12-09 3 Fom Deli and Langsa—Per De Koch, tomorrow, 1 p.ni. Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Langkat—Per jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Asaban—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca—Per Vidar, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Pulau Langkawi-- Per Flying Dragon, to-morrow. 3 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per103 words
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Article585 1908-12-09 3 Per I. G. M. s. s. Derfflinger (from Hamburg. sth Nov.; from Southampton, 10th Nov.) due at Penang on 10th Dec. To Penang: Mr. M. Massink, Mr. E. W Birch, c.M.0., Mrs. Birch, Miss Winifred Birch, Miss Stewart, Mr. E. Schmidt, Mr. D- A. den Boesterd,585 words
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Advertisement582 1908-12-09 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Dec. 17 Assaye connecting with Victoria 31 Delhi do More,, Jan. 14 Dcvanha do Mooltan 28 Britannia do China Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. s.8. Macedonia March 26. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. l«t Claw Sod Class To Loudon582 words
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Advertisement446 1908-12-09 3 (S HXPPIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA L1NIE. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa, Ports in the Levant, Black Sea, and Baltic Ports, North and South American Ports, via Aden and Port Said by the Arabian-Persian Service to Arabian and Persian446 words
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Article, Illustration96 1908-12-09 4 Jostle* eatlsfloH everybody tod Justice alena imtrw Published dally (except Hnnrtaye.l *T TRI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang. PRICE OAILT LOCAL $24 per anntim OUTBTATIONB Postage Hxtra MAIL BDITION (Post Kree) $l5 UAHLB ADDRESS Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343 if.B.— All business communications should be96 words
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Article513 1908-12-09 4 We note with pleasure that the poorer class of native is being gradually reconciled to European medicine, for the yearly report of the Out-Door Dispensaries shows an appreciable increase in the number of patients treated at these excellent institutions. Twenty-five thousand one hundred and sixty-five patients were treated513 words
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Article126 1908-12-09 4 To-morrow’s Election. We would remind our readers that tbe election of a Monicipal Commissioner for the years 1909, 1910 and 1911, to fill the vacancy on the Beard caused by the letiremeut of Mr. Liui Eu Toll, whose term of office expites at tbe end of this month,126 words
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Article493 1908-12-09 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Peuang Tin Exchange, 7 t lr buyers, no sellers j 900. Eastern Smelting Co., 7 buyers, no sellers j Straits Trading Co., 7 buyers, no sellers Singapore Straits Trading Co, 90 tous at 66-75 Tin493 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article155 1908-12-09 4 (Supplied by Reuter Message to Congress. London, 9th December.—President Roosevelt, in a message to Congress, dwells on the prosperity of the country and reiterates his views against Trusts. He advocates industrial co-partnership s and condemns the delays and denials of justice through the judge’s subservience to petty technicalities.155 words
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Article125 1908-12-09 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Germany’s Assurances. London, Bth December. —Speakin? iu the Reichstag Prince von Buelow, the Imperial Chancellor, said that Germany wished to see New Turkey strengthened politically and economically, and left the other more intere ted Powers to lead to the diplomatic gate. He emphatically affirmed125 words
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Article42 1908-12-09 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Condition Much Improved. London, 9th December.—His Majesty King Edward, who was receutlv reported to be suffering from cold aud a slight attack of rheumatism, is much better iu health. He has troue on a visit to Brighton.42 words
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Article88 1908-12-09 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Admiral Bosanquet Appointed Governor. London, Bth December.—Admiral Sir Day Hort Bosanquet, k.c. b.. has been appointed Governor of South Australia in succession to Sir George Ruthven Le Hunte, k c.m.g [Admiral Sir Day Hort Bosauquet was born in 1843 and entered the Royal Navy in88 words
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Article51 1908-12-09 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Mr. Lloyd George’s Bill. London, 9th December. —Mr. Lloyd Geori e, Chancellor of the Exchequer, introduced in the House of Commons yesterday liis Bill for the compulsory labelling of foieign goods in the hope of prohibiting the importation of chemical substitutes. The Bill is practically51 words
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Article33 1908-12-09 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Death Penalty to be Retained. London, 9th December—The French Chamber, after a protracted debate, has maintained the death penalty by 330 votes to 201, a majority of 129.33 words
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Article149 1908-12-09 4 A recent number of the Australasian World has the following Mr. John Stewart, a merchant, of Fremantle, who has just returned from a trip to Ceylon, Malaya and Hongkong, states that Western Australia has the best trade prospects with Colombo. He found in the Malay States149 words
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Article698 1908-12-09 4 Monday’s Free Press gives the following details of the amok in Johore, a brief report of which was wired by our Singapore correspondent on Saturday:— An amok which occurred iu Johore on Friday night resulted iu the deaths of two poisons, a man and a’woman. Four others698 words
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Advertisement648 1908-12-09 4 GOVERNMENT WHARVES, PENANG. PENANG SALES ROOM. 1 TENDERS will be received at the office of the Resident Manager up till noon on 26th instant for supply of stores for Tugs and Launches for the year 1900. Particulars on application. C. W. BALLAN I'YNE, 9-12 08 729 Secretary. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A648 words
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Obituary87 1908-12-09 4 Obituary. Supplied, by Reuter Bishop of Colchester. London, 8th December. —The death is announced of the Rt. Rev. Henry Frank Johnson, Bishop of Colchester. [The Rt- Rev. Henry Frank Johnson has been Bishop of Colchester since 1894. He was born in 1834 and studied at Eton and Cambridge. After serving87 words
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Article2570 1908-12-09 5 IN CIVIL ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before Mr. Justice Fisher.) Sandilands, Buttery and Co. vs. Khoo Sun Poll and Another. On the 20th October last we gave a full report of the above action, which, it will be remembered, was oue of the cases arising out of speculations in tin.2,570 words
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Article205 1908-12-09 5 (Before Mr. Brown.) Disorderly Conduct. Four Cantonese were charged this morning with shouting in public in Drury Lane last night. Three of them were discharged, and the remaining one was fined $5. Housebreaking by Day. Li Kin, a Hokien, was this morning com mitted for trial before205 words
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Article215 1908-12-09 5 November Outputs. The following tin-mine outputs for the month of November are reported Sungei Besi Mines 803 pels. Pusiug Lama Tin Mines 540 also, won by the tributors, 314 Pusing Bharu Tin Mines 271 Siputeh Tin Mines 117 A new disease has appeared amongst dogs at215 words
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Article2758 1908-12-09 5 MEETING AT SEREMBAN. Immigration Committee’s Powers Discussed. A meeting of the Plauters’ Association of Malava was held in the mess-house attached to the Suugei Ujong Club on Sunday morning, when the following delegates were present: C. L. Gibson A C. Alma Baker f E. Lauder Watson2,758 words
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Article89 1908-12-09 5 To-day 16th Day of 11th Moon. Town iLn 1. Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. The New Japanese Cinematograph,, corner of Campbell Street isud Penang Road, 7-30 pm. aud 9-30 p.m. Entire Change of Programme. To-morrow. 17th Day of 11th Moon. Election of a Municipal Commissioner. Sale of household furniture89 words
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Article15 1908-12-09 5 German DerjJlinger ...loth Dec English Assaye) ...17th China Devanha ...19th China Goeben ...22nd15 words
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Article13 1908-12-09 5 Last. Quarter Dec. 16th O New Moon 23rd First Quarter 30th13 words
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Article32 1908-12-09 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homewards Assaye 17 Dec. Devanha 19 Dec. Delhi 31 Delta 3 Jan. Extra Service Outwards. Homewards Sunda 11 Dec. Somali 11 Dec. Nyanza XI Palermo 2632 words
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Advertisement46 1908-12-09 5 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 tree.VJient. Trials by the Medical Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.46 words
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Advertisement35 1908-12-09 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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Advertisement301 1908-12-09 5 WANTED. FOR Mercantile Office, Competent Shorthand Writer and Typist. None but those thoroughly qualified need apply. TYPIST,” 9-12-08 732 c/o Straits Echo. WAHTTBD. age 28, will require situaJ lion about the beginning ot the year. Speaks Malay fluently and well used to manage labour. Applv, R*. K. W.” 9-12-08 727301 words
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Article246 1908-12-09 6 A correspondent of the Malay Mail writes: With reference to the note in your issue of the 80th ult. on the brand of port wine knowu as Witte Portwijn Koningen Wilhelmiua Brand which is being sold in the F. M. S, it may interest you to know that246 words
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Article159 1908-12-09 6 The Singapore and F.M.S. Line. Now that the through railway traffic between Singapore and Penang is on the eve of becoming an accomplished fact, it will not be premature to consider its financial prospects, says the Perak Pioneer. The Johore State Railway, as a local line, is159 words
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Article113 1908-12-09 6 Pbmako. 9th Dkcbmbb* (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Suit' 4 months’ sight -2/4-rg 3 Credit -2/4* 3 Documentary ...2/4^ Jaicutta, Demand Bank Rs- 174* days’ sigut Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174* Moulmein, Demand Bank 173* 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras, Demand Bank 174* i113 words
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Article186 1908-12-09 6 (jtold u»ai ..$65 20 B.Peppei W.O«» «•-> a> »7.. i no stock White Pepper sl6| sales I rang Pepper 10 95 sales Clove* 39 —sales Mace 73. —sales Mace Picking* 63. —sales Nutmegs I lO* 19. —buyers Mo. I 6.65 sales Sugar 2 no stock Ba«k«* 3.65 sellers Tapioca186 words
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Article180 1908-12-09 6 Penang, 9th December, 1903. Beef— */s. Soup per o.iit‘ 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Me*» 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork p«r cat? v 32 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 24 Tongue180 words
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Advertisement58 1908-12-09 6 That Means Rheumatism, Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no rest, no sleep. That uieaus rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to light, but Chamberlaiu’s Pain Palm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered. Try it. Oue application relieves58 words
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Advertisement66 1908-12-09 6 t i> MARTIN’S POL&TTBE^ fc-jjfbrXgdies.l £p*K S^-LS French R* nj«.ly foe al. >rr<i$ul9"'tl«». 1.4'li*s Uc|ia -uy ot Mal i's in the hfluv, >o »i of ijr Irr guUnty «.< t; M Svstetu «I t mely cj# ,n trt i h..-r *So use rccoiuinnwi t!»< a, 1 K- »M fi'iHii tile66 words
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Advertisement51 1908-12-09 6 MACKAY'S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Whisky of Connoisseurs. Andrew Usher S Go/s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PBNANO F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery <S Co BOUDEN'S PEERLESS Blllti EVAPORATED DREAR. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTER! 4 Co..51 words
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Advertisement80 1908-12-09 6 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTrNCS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, Q1LFILL.AN CO., LTD. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK THE BEST BEER, ORDER “ASAHI,” the 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 AGENTS80 words
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Article182 1908-12-09 7 The first gyroscopic apparatus on DrSchlick’s principle for preventing the rolling of vessels at sea has. says the Engineering Supplement of the Times, just been made in England, at the Neptune Works of Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson (Limited), Newcastle, and has been fitted in the R.M.S.182 words
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Article690 1908-12-09 7 It is estimated that enormous sums of money are locked up in India in jewellery or buried underground money which might be profitably invested to the advantage of the country and of the peopleAny person who puts forward a practical scheme for attracting this lost690 words
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Advertisement1031 1908-12-09 7 INSURANCES BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA navy canvas, No. o. SANJIIUfiStS. KIITTEBV CoJiiiin iiaziey «hits k Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, LION BRAND.” Sandiiands buttery <£ Co,, AGENTS. PENANG F. IM. 8. BURRELL Co.’s 1)01 LSD A. RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS A TURPENTINE THE1,031 words
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Advertisement111 1908-12-09 7 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Fchreider, of Koffeyfontein, 0. R. C-. is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children as well as himself ef their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no relief until111 words
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Advertisement1018 1908-12-09 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr Allen Co., Pha USA. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. XCPIDIN0 AT /Wo. 21a, Penang Road. A few dtors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth. TEA <x V TEA r~ I THE PENANG ADVERTISING AGENCY, Bill-Posters and General Advertising Contractors No. 7, Church1,018 words
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