Straits Echo, 12 December 1908
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Title Section34 1908-12-12 1 10-PAGE EDITION. Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 0. $24 I’er Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents.34 words
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Advertisement974 1908-12-12 1 GUINNESS'S STOUT. TIANQ LEE Co. U\ MaSr* iPix H ;^7 «S ?v\ A. >7 S OLE AO ENTS. BASS’S ALE. T H E BANKS EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings ifi Stock. Works, T Wold Quay and Stores Offices V\ j 37,974 words
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Advertisement26 1908-12-12 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST#I M* V tC Q> CO X 3 55 s wf 9>/ >v Tom fIANQ LEE A Co,, Sole Agent**26 words
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Article880 1908-12-12 2 ANNUAL REPORT OF FINANCIAL ADVISER. Reason Why Government Controls the Farms.. The ordinary revenue in Siam last, year was Ticals 57,014.805, or Ticals 2,314 805 more than was estimated and the ordinary expenditure wub Ticals 56,837,40 J, or 'licals 2,407,022 more thau was estimated. Ttius explains the Financial880 words
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Advertisement93 1908-12-12 2 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schneider, of Koffeyfontein, (J. R. (J., is very grateful to the manufacturers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Ho ban found that it cures bis children a* well us himself of their coughs and colds. They ■were all coughing and got no relief until93 words
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Advertisement618 1908-12-12 2 A Reliable Remedy for Croup. With tbe 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 Cough I’emedy is kept in the home. If this medicine is given as soon618 words
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Advertisement1803 1908-12-12 2 Made to Measure Have your ENGLAND. SUIT made We «upply you with Good Suit at a very moderate price, made to your own measurements, made by skilled workmen, among happy and heaithy surroundings, made of hard wearing cloth of every popular shade. Our method of Mail Order Tailoring is worked1,803 words
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Article30 1908-12-12 3 Veitrl» Agent* Due Benvorlich London 3.B ACo. 12th Dec. Asuave Colombo AG ACo. 17th Devanha Sngapore A.G.ACo19tb Goebeu Singapore B.M.ACo. 22nd Prinz Kite 1 Friedrich Colombo B.M.ACo. 24th30 words
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Article26 1908-12-12 3 Vennelg For Ajent* Leiwei Benvorlich Singapore SB.&Co. Dec. Assaye 4'ntrapore A G &Co. Devauha Colombo A G.&Co. Goeben Colombo B.M.&Co. PriDZ E»tel Friedrich jSingapoie B.M.&Co.26 words
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Shipping.
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Article99 1908-12-12 3 Carnarvonshire, Br. s.s., 4,219, Ingram, 11th Dec., London, 4th Not., Gen.— B. Co. Cornelia, Br. as, 194, Morris, 11th Dec. Teluk Anson, 10th Dec., God. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Petrel, Br. s.s., 124, Williams, 11th Dec., P. Brandan, 10th Dec., Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Canton, Br. s s.,99 words
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Article105 1908-12-12 3 12th December. Taroba, tor Madras taking mails for Europe, etc via Bombay. Kum Sang, for Calcutta. Sportsman, for Pang Nga. Tong Chay Un, for Trang. Padang. for Batu Bahra. Petrel, for Pangkalan Brandan. Perak, for Deli. Sree Bangka, for Batu Bahra. Hebe, for Deli. Leong Ho, for Trang. Kistna,105 words
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Article58 1908-12-12 3 Fom Pulo Weh, Olehleh and Padang—Per Maetsuijcker, 14th instant, 3p m. alcutta—Per Japan. 14th instant, 4 p.m. Singapore, China Japan—Per A. Apcar, 14th iustant, 4 p.m. Deli and Langsa—Per De Koch, 15th instant. 2 p.m. Tongkah, Kopah, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy—Per Bhadra. 15th instant, 3 p.m.58 words
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Article435 1908-12-12 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Victoria connecting with the Assay e at Colombo, due at Penang on 17th Dec. 6 To Penang (from Marseilles, Nov. 27) Mr. R. St. Seed man, Mrs. Gordon Brown. Mr. B. L. Griffin (from Colombo) Mr. E. W. Harvey. To Singapore435 words
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Advertisement646 1908-12-12 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service. Outward. Dec. 17 Asxayc connecting with Victoria «HDeZ/u do Morta Jun. 14 Devanha do Mooltun 28 Britannia do China Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. LARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. l*t Clan and Claa To Loudon by646 words
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Advertisement473 1908-12-12 3 (SHIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. s. s. Sithonia, 18th December, 1908, for Marseilles, Havre and Hamburg. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, Loudon, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles. Trieste, Genoa, Ports in the Levant,473 words
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Article, Illustration95 1908-12-12 4 /Mdiw twyhoily and Imtlo» alanfl Kmtrum Pnbllshod dally (e*c»pt Hnndaya.» AT TRW CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Penang PRICE: DAILY IiOUAI s2* per annnro OUTSTATIONB Foetaae K*t r MAIL IDITION (I’oet Free) $l6 OAKLB ADDRFS3 Echo —Penang.” Telephone No. 343 jf./i.—ah bnnlneee eoinmnnlcaMons ahontd be95 words
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Article521 1908-12-12 4 By a majority of 129 the French Chamber has decided to maintain the death penalty, and the guillotine, which has shortened so many careers in the past, will still continue its sanguinary work. But the very fact of the question having been brought up for discussion by521 words
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Article186 1908-12-12 4 THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT. St. George’s Church. 8 a.m —Matins (Choral). 8- a.m.—Holy Communion (Plain). 9- a.m.— do (Chinese). 5 p.m.— Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Evensong and SermonPresbyterian Church. Northam Road. Divine Service will be held at Prye Dock at 9-15 a.m., and in the Presbyterian Church, Northam186 words
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Article351 1908-12-12 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang: Penang Tm Exchange, 25 tons at $66 45 Eastern SmeltingtCo., 25 66 75 Straits Trading Co., 75 66 75 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 90 66.75 Total ...215 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-dav at351 words
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Article276 1908-12-12 4 Ford—Smith. A quiet but pretty weddiug was solemnized yesterday at St. George’s Church between Dr. Johu Colin Campbell Ford, Deputy Health Officer, Penang, and Miss Florence Smith, of Doncaster, Yorkshire. Brilliant weather favoured the happy event and a number of the bridegroom’s friends witnessed the ceremony, which was276 words
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Article317 1908-12-12 4 Before Mr. Nunn Voluntarily Causing Hurt. Four Hindus were yesterday arraigned on the charge of voluntarily causing hurt to a compatriot the accused being charged as the principal and the lest, as abettors. The first accused was lined So, while the others were discharged. Gambling. Fifteen Cantonese317 words
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190 1908-12-12 4 We are requested to publish the following letter received by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, for the information of the public:— The Treasury, Penang, Bth December, 1908. Specie 149/08. Gentlemen. I have the honour to call your attention to the fact that old-die Straits190 words
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Article372 1908-12-12 4 The horses in training at present are few in number, and the attendance at the course in consequence, has been very poor so far.’ but now that the griffins have commenced work we should have a larger crowd witnessing the work of a morniug. lirst out372 words
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Article495 1908-12-12 4 Straits Settlements Invited to Participate. Mr. 'lhomwell Haynes, American ConsulGeneral at Singapore, has lecnived from His Excellency James F. Smith, GovernorGeneral of the Philippine Islands, the i following I have the honour to extend to you a most cordial invitation to 1m ptescut at the second annual Carnival495 words
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Advertisement440 1908-12-12 4 EVERV 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 monthSeveral pianos, returned from hire, in new condition, to be sold on advantageous terms, NEW PIANOS for hire from $10 per month. Tunings free.440 words
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Article184 1908-12-12 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Buelow on the Limitation of Armamerit h. London, lltlr December.—Prince vwa Buelow. the Imperial Chancellor, speaking in the R>*ichstag, said that the limitation of Hrmaineuta was desirable, but its difficulties were considerable. Moreover, Germany was strategically in a most unfavourable position. The European Situation. The Foreign184 words
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Article82 1908-12-12 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Austria Wants to Save Face. London, 12th December—Austria’s reply to the last Russian Note proposes negotiations among the Powers with a view to recognising the annexation of Bosnia by a protocol, ’which would then be submitted to the Europeau Conference, ibis would save Austria’s82 words
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Article182 1908-12-12 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Bombardment Probable. Loudon, 12th December.—The Dutch men-of-war Jacob van Heemskerck (5,211 tons), and Ge’derlanl (3,969 tons), have left. Willpmstad, a seaport on Curacao Island in the Dutch West Indies, for La Guaira iu Venezuela. They are cleared for action. [Charges of harbouring political refugees182 words
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Article74 1908-12-12 5 (Supplied, by Reuter.) No Cause for Anxiety.” London, 11th December —The Lancet si.ites on tlie best authority that, the state of the Kind’s health gives no cause for anxiety. [Router wired recently that the King was suffering from an attack of cold and a slight rheumatism, in consequence74 words
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Article138 1908-12-12 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Chinese I minigratioii Question. London, 12th December. —A te'egram lrom Melbourne states that the House of Representatives has passed a Bill rendering Hhipowuers liable to a tine of .£lOO for every Chinese stowaway. bir William Taylor, Resident-General, KM.S., paid a Hying visit to Port Weld on138 words
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Article632 1908-12-12 5 (From Our Special Correspondent.) Londou, Nov. 18th. Annual Dinner of the 0- P. Club. j 1 he Straits Echf), London Times, Daily Telegraph, Morning Post, Fall Mall Gazette, 1 Referee, ai.d the Staje were the only journals a represented at the ninth annual oiuuer of g j the632 words
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323 1908-12-12 5 His Highness C. Vvner Brooke, the Rajah Muda of Sarawak, arrived in Singapore from Kuching by the Sarawak merchant steamer Kuching, at 11 o’clock on Thursday morning. A Government House carriage was in waiting at Johnston’s Pier long before the distinguished visitor could get323 words
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Article923 1908-12-12 5 SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET NO- 2. A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon to consider aDd. if approved, pass Supplemental Budget No. 2 of 1908. The following gentlemen were preP sent: Mr. F. J. Hallifax (President), Mr. L H. Clayton, Mr. Lim923 words
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Article280 1908-12-12 5 Mr. H. W. Williams, formerly underground manager of the Associated Gold Mines (W. A.) recently returned from a trip to the Dutch Archipelago, and while at Malacca, he was requested to visit and sample some gold-bearing land, with the object of taking up an option should the280 words
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Article381 1908-12-12 5 Chinese Subscribe to Build a Navy. According to a Sin Francisco message to a mail paper, the enmity felt, by the Chinese against the Japanese appears to be increasing dailv. The Chinese residents in San Francisco, who number ver 3 >£oo, and other large Ame’icau citieß as381 words
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Article212 1908-12-12 5 The following unclaimed letters and parcels are lying at the General Post Office:— Letters. Anderson, Col. J. A. Martin, A. E. Campbell, VV. A. Martin, W. E. Clunis, R. Ross Megir, Benj. Drayson, W. B. H. Meinesz, A. Erekiue, P. K. Menzies, T. H. Finkelstein, S.212 words
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Article30 1908-12-12 5 Arrived. Per ss. Taroba, 12th Dec from Singapore Tuugku Bharuder and Mr. Gan Poo Ti- ng. Departed. Per s.s.* Rotorua, 11th Dec., for Port Swettenhaui Mr. George H. Cardseu30 words
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Article62 1908-12-12 5 To-day 19th Day of 11th Moon. Football R. C. vs. Penang National Union, Pangkor Riad, 5 30 p.m The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9 30 pm. Entire Change of Programme. To-morrow. 20th Day of 11th Moon. The New Japanese Cinematograph,62 words
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Article17 1908-12-12 5 English (Assaye) ...17tli Dec. China Devanha ...19th China Goeben) ...22ud German (P. E. Friedrtch) ...24th17 words
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Advertisement31 1908-12-12 5 Oonosan (iu capsules) is well tolerated by 'l"* apparatus no complication of Ulv sort occurs, and its action is most favorable in Cystitis. Approved by tlie ‘eadiuK specialists of the dav.31 words
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Advertisement176 1908-12-12 5 NOTICE. IETTERS of Administration to *he EsJ tate of tbe late Mr. Yeuh Boon Tooi, who died intestate on tbe 23rd of May last, having been granted to me by the Supreme Court ou tbe 23rd of November last, I hereby give uotice that, all claims agaiust the Estate or176 words
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Advertisement306 1908-12-12 5 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. NEW SERVICE. 1 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 betweeu Penang and Singapore, calling on outward and inward voyages at Deli, Batu Bahra, Asahau, Telok Leidoug, Paneh306 words
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Article1447 1908-12-12 6 AMAZING CAREER OF PROFESSIONAL BIGAMIST. 23 Years of Fraud. Pathetic Stories bt “Wives” Who Parved with Theik Monit. How ready some women are to marry a man without making proper inquiry iuto his position or bis past has been proved once again by the revelations made at the1,447 words
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Article122 1908-12-12 6 Pbnaho, 12th December {By courtesy oj the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Hank i mourns’ signt Bant. 3 Credit ..2/4 i 3 Documentary ...2/4,^ Calcutta, Demand Bank Ra- 174| 3 days’ atgtit Pi* 176 Bombay, Demand Bant 174 f Mouimein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight Private- 176 Madras, Demand122 words
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Article189 1908-12-12 6 Gold tea! Ido 20 B. Pepper( W.Coast <>z. no stock White Pepper 116$ sales Traug Pepper 10 95 sales Clove» 39 —sales Mace 73. sales Mace Pickings 63. —sales Nutmeg» 110* 19 —buyers No. I 6.65 sales Suga I 2 ..no stork Ba-k*» 3.65 sellers Tapioca Ftou» 1.65 tales189 words
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Article184 1908-12-12 6 Penano, 12th December, 1908. Rkkk— rts. Cx»up f*er call} 14 boast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Sieatc 24 t >x Ta.il each 30 Tougn** 50 Fee» 20 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork pet iMti > 32 Pile’s He**! 20 Feet 24184 words
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Article1123 1908-12-12 6 O I 1 3 d. I o Number of I P g 2 S i Shares Dividend s Naxu«. E ji ‘•5 g issued. I a a CC j J L.. Mining'. 1903 300,000 30.000 10 10 110 for year endiug 31/3/08 Belat Tin Mining Co., i,id. 7 7251,123 words
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Advertisement36 1908-12-12 6 tionosau brings about satisfactory results without the aid of any local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and lar superior to combinations of plain Saudalwood oil. Copaiba etc. At all chemists and dealers.36 words
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Advertisement167 1908-12-12 6 Che Society or motor manufacturers and Craders, £td. Fortkt froUrften, em mnn an fioftnottrj the AutcfnA>i!c Industry* The Society ha? organised a TRADE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT which will be pleased, without fee, to direct enquirers to the Traders who can best supply their needs, whether for Motor Cars (commercial or pleasure).167 words
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Advertisement130 1908-12-12 6 MACKAY'S LIQUEUR_WHISKY. The Whisky of Connoisseurs. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands Buttery Cn EVAPORATED CM Absolute Puvity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SAN DILANDS, BDTTERY Co. PENANQ. WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large130 words
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Article827 1908-12-12 7 Roughly a sum of two thousand pounds is spent annually on providing the new Lord Mayor’s 800 guests at the Guildhall banquet with a sumptuous spread, the quality of which can hardly fail to satisfy the most fastidious gourmet, while, as far as quantity goes, the827 words
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Advertisement1080 1908-12-12 7 BAXTER S Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERV Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDIIANDS. BUTTERY Co. INSURANCES. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE C°’ L (Registered in Singapore under “The Companies Ordinance, 1889.” Head Office— Winchester House, Collyer Quay, Singapore. Chairman. G. A. Derrick, Ebq Me«srB.1,080 words
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Advertisement79 1908-12-12 7 That Means Rheumatism, Sore and swollen joints, sharp shooting pains, torturing muscles, no r£Bt, no sleepThat means rheumatism. It is a stubborn disease to tight, but Chamberlain’s Pam Balm has conquered it thousands of times. It will do so whenever the opportunity is offered. Trv it. One application relieves the79 words
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Advertisement1050 1908-12-12 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Cv. t Pha, U.S.A. NOTICE. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. IMirnKS AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 tut ha TEA o V TEA rilHE undersigned ieg to inform the public of Penang and the1,050 words
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Article4682 1908-12-12 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 XXI. The Packet of Letters. Mr. Neville climbed slowly out of the hollow aud went thoughtfully back to Burton Tower, entering the house4,682 words
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Article, Illustration439 1908-12-12 9 Singapore Ship’s Officer of SixtyFive Completely Cured of Indigestion, Back Pains and Dizziness by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. I Feel as Lively as a Young Man Again.” Mr. James Keating, second officer of the steamer Rajah of Saratvak, sailing between Singapore and Borneo, is a brilliant example439 words
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Advertisement51 1908-12-12 9 To the Head of the Family. In ordering household supplies, don’t forgot to lay in a supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Kemmedy. You may not need it now but vor 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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Advertisement35 1908-12-12 9 A Notable Fact. Tbe absence of all narcotics makes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy tbe 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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Advertisement1850 1908-12-12 10 FOR BALE. JOHN PUTIN, WINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF Tale» of the Fen,” Chronicle» of the Carburettor Club," In Peril in Penang,” ete. PRICE 50 CENTS mat bk ead at THK CRITERION PRESS, Lid., 226, 2.12, Reich Street, Penang. FOR SALE. The Early History1,850 words
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