Straits Echo, 3 April 1909
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Title Section37 1909-04-03 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, SATURDAY, 3rd APRIL, 1909. Slagle Copy, 10 teats. No. 76.37 words
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Advertisement938 1909-04-03 1 TIANQ LEE 00. w f i o lii CL? 1 'jk tn CO 2» o M oo C/3 go > VC VC m <? 2P =3 SOLE AGENTS. THE EASTEDH SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Works, 1 Weld Quay and938 words
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Advertisement24 1909-04-03 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. T A ato > ~a CD :Pr > V r *D Tom r fIANQ LEE Sl Co., Sole Agent*.24 words
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Article544 1909-04-03 2 Really Does Not Matter.” Discussing Dr. Morrison’s alarmist message concerning the Shangbai-Hangchow-Ningpo Railway, the L. C. Express says, in part: We are prepared for much that Dr. Morrison tells us, yet the 71 miles of railway have been in operation for some time, and three trains have544 words
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Article470 1909-04-03 2 {By a Banker Several varieties of plants exist which, in a sense, form a link between tbe animal and the vegetable world, and which are as truly carnivorous as any animal. Amongst the more remarkable of these is the Venus’s flytrap, which was termed by the great470 words
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Article127 1909-04-03 2 The following unclaimed letters and unclaimed parcel are lying at the General Poet Office: Letters. Arcbard, L. Kinley, E. F. Allix, M Knaggs, C* F. Baker. Hubert Kronenfel. M. Barger, P. R. Leighton, J. Baker, A. C. Litvak, Divid Campbell, J. Luitge, B. Casey, Private Davy127 words
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Article, Illustration516 1909-04-03 2 Health and Strength, Shattered bt Malaria and Pneumonia, Restored bt Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Mr. Thomas Henry Cox is one of tbe oldest and also one of the best respected British residents in Burma. After 21 years, service in the British Army he entered516 words
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Advertisement55 1909-04-03 2 Lame Shoulder. This is a common form of muscular rbeu matism. No internal treatment is needed. Apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm freely four times a day and a quick cure is certain. This liniment has proven especially valuable for muscular and chronic rheumatism and is certain to give quick relief. The55 words
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Advertisement1835 1909-04-03 2 WHOUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS Large Stools Always on Hand. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. IN GREAT BRITAIN MARTELL’S BRANDY it to be found throughout the Clubs, Hotels, and in almost every gentleman’s house, and is prescribed by the Great Majority of English Doctors. IN GREAT BRITAIN IT IS EQUALLY THE FAVOURITE.1,835 words
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Article15 1909-04-03 3 Ateaye 8th Apr. China (Delhi) ...10th China (Print Ludwig) ...13th German Derfflinger ...15th15 words
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Article32 1909-04-03 3 P. 0. MAILINGS. Mall Service. Outwards. Homewards. 8 Apr. I Delhi 10 Apr. 22 I Devanha 24 Extra Service. Outward* Homeward*. Somali u Apr. I Sumatra 20 Apr. roona 27 Palma 2932 words
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Article38 1909-04-03 3 Vf t >T« A<JtP.lt Du 9 A-'saye Colombo A.O &Co. 8th Apr. DeHji ogapore i A G &Co. 10th P. Ludwig S'ngapore iB.M.AUo. 13th I)e; ff intjer Colombo B-AI.&Co. 15th Ben arty London ,3.B ACo. 17th38 words
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Article28 1909-04-03 3 Yettei» For Ayrn't he -r*» Assave S ngapore A.GACo. Apr. De'bi Colombo A G.ACo. P. Ludwig Colombo H.M.*Co. Deiff linger Singapore B.M.&Co. Benarty Singapore S.B «Co. 128 words
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Shipping.
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Article170 1909-04-03 3 Glenlocky. Br. s.s., 2.997, Stallard, 2nd Apr., London, 28th Feb., Qen.— B ACo Cornelia, Br. s.s., 194, Williams, 2nd Apr, Teluk Anson, Ist Apr., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Avagyee, Br. s.s 247, Campbell, 2nd Apr., Tongkah, Ist Apr., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Perak, Br. s.s., 258, Crichton, 2nd Apr.,170 words
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Article91 1909-04-03 3 3rd April Thongwa, for Madras taking mails for Europe, etc via Bombay. Pentakota, for R ingoon and Calcutta. Petrel, for Pangkalan Brandau. Perak, for Deli. Leong Ho, for Trang. Ayuthia, for Deli and Singapore. Signal, for Singapore and Hongkong. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. Kistna. for Port Swettenham A Singapore.91 words
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Article29 1909-04-03 3 For Singapore. China and Japan—Per China, sth instant, 1 pm. Singapore, China and Japan —Per Nam Sang, sth instant. 3 p.m. Calcutta—Per Lightning, sth instant, 4 p.m.29 words
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Article385 1909-04-03 3 Per P. and O s.s. India, connecting with the Asmye at Colombo, due at Penang on Bth Apr To Penang (from London, Mar. 12) Mr. J. F. Macdonald, Mr. F. ‘J. Piggott. To Singapore (from London) Mr. W. Bircham, Miss E. Bolton, Mr. I). Hewitson, Mr.385 words
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Advertisement309 1909-04-03 3 P. 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Apr 8 Aataye connecting with India 22 Delta do. Victoria May 6 Oceana do. Mooltan 20 Delhi do. China June 3 Dcvanha do. Macedonia Homeward. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. lit Oiks* and Class To I.ondnn by 8ea £66309 words
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Advertisement261 1909-04-03 3 (SHIPPING.)- e' BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fob Intsndid to Sail. Sthamik. Singapore (Three times a week). Every Saturday 4 pm. Sun. 4th Apr. 4 p.m. JTbur. 15th April 4 pro. Kietna A steamer Tbongwa Port Swettenham and Singapore. (Twice a week). Tongkah, Kopah, l&enong, Victoria Point, Every Saturday261 words
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Advertisement472 1909-04-03 3 NORDDLUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL. LINE. j-j-Jar.-TA,' **eny£*m ’iSS 'frv2£&y» ISSaiZ THE fast and wa i-kaown maii s e.iire; >ot t his Comp hy s Ifo n’ghtly fom Bremen, Hambugrta Roite dam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gib a 1 .ir, A'giera, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port472 words
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Article, Illustration96 1909-04-03 4 i Dfitlre latlfcflea everybody end loetire alenr «>"«>- Published dally (except Hnndaya.t AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL 184 pet nnnni OUTBTATIONB Postage Kxtra KAIL ■IHTIOM (Poet Free) »15 UAKLK ADDRKBS Echc—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 JV.A,—AII boetneee rommauicatlone should96 words
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Article1417 1909-04-03 4 Readers will find on our seventh page to-day some extracts from Lord Guthrie’s judgment in the notorious Stirling divorce case, in which that Judge was prompted to say some scathing things about the women of modern high society. To judge by the newspaper reports, the women of1,417 words
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Article497 1909-04-03 4 ORDINARY MEETING. An ordinary meeting of the Penang Rural Board was held yesterday afternoon, in the Land Office, when there were present Mr. A Cavendish (President), Dr. Fry, Senior Medical Officer, Mr J. E. Nathan. District Officer, Bahk Pulau. and Mr. Gan Ngoh Bee, with Mr. Mahomed497 words
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Article298 1909-04-03 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Straits TradiugCo.,) «£7071 buyers, no sellers j v a Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at 67 65 Eastern Smelting Co., 50 68. Singapore: Straits Trading Co, 100 68. Total 175 tons. Tin is quoted in298 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article75 1909-04-03 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Tactics of the Opposition. London. 2ud April.—The Standard pub lishes a recommendation by the Maiquess of Lansdowne that the Commons should vote the rejection of the Budget in default of satisfactory assurances that the Government will at once lay down eight Dreadnoughts. Earl Derby and75 words
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Article31 1909-04-03 4 (Supplied by Reuter Rev. Charles F. Davie Appointed. London, 3« d April.—The Rev. Charles Ferguson Davie, a missionary in ihe Punjab, has been nominated to the Bishopric of Singapore-31 words
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Article44 1909-04-03 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Marion Crawford in Crisis. London, 3rd April.—Mr. F. Marion Crawford, the popular author of Saracinesca,” Cigarette Maker’s Romance,” and over forty other successful books, is lying critically ill in his Italian home at Sorrouto. The troubje is bronchial pleurisy.44 words
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Article77 1909-04-03 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Better than Dreadnoughts. London, 3rd April—A telegram from Pretoria states that, speaking in the Assemble’, tho Hon. J. de Villiers, Attorney General, said that it had been suggested that South Africa should present a Dreadnou>jht to Great Britair, but the best present for the Empire,77 words
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Article62 1909-04-03 4 (Supplied by Reuter Airship in a Storm. London, 3rd April—The Zoppelin airship left Fripdrichsliaveu at nine yesterday morning for Munich and vainly attempted to land owing to a gale which drove it to the north east. Cavalry started in pursuit of the airship which landed at Dingolfing at. three62 words
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Article159 1909-04-03 4 All hough the year 1909 is now two months o'd, I am still receiving Consular reports for the year 1907, says a writer in the British Export Gazette In what seme such belated reports cau be considered to assist British trade, for that, I supposp, is their159 words
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Article308 1909-04-03 4 Figures on Sumatra’s Premier Mine. The report on the Redjang Lebong mins for 1908 gives details of steady activity in development work and shows that the proeress made is such as to give eveiy Hl, >" faction. The ore milled, last year, amount? to 89,733 tons, averaging 20’8308 words
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Advertisement370 1909-04-03 4 GOOD-VALUE PIANOS. We have sold a very fair number of CHAPPELL'S “STYLE E” PIANOS, and in every case they have given thoroughly good satisfaction up to date. For those not wanting to lay out very much on a New Piano there is nothing better—or as good— as a CHAPPELL’S MODEL370 words
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Article700 1909-04-03 5 THE ASSIZES. (Before Mr. Justice Thornton Charge Reduced. The case against Goviudasamy, who was charged with attempt to murder at Lumut in the Dindings, was concluded iu the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon. The prisoner was convicted on the reduced charge of causing grievous bodily hurt. Mr. C R700 words
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Article224 1909-04-03 5 I)r. Dabbs, in Fry’s Magazine, expresses a doubt whether hauging ia quite merciful. He says: After the drop falls, when the surgeon descends iuto the pit to examine the supposed-to*be death-emancipated man it is true, I believe, that the pulse can be felt for some minutes, not a224 words
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Article978 1909-04-03 5 The preliminary enquiry was held yes lerday (as already reported) in regard to the charge of using as genuine «a forged document, knowing it to bo forged, preferred against Joseph Smith and I-unail. Befoie the commencement of the proceed ings, the Hon. A. R. Adams, counsel978 words
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Article974 1909-04-03 5 At the annual general meeting of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce which was held last Wednesday the following c ffice bearers for the ensuing year were elected Chairman —Mr. W. F. Nutt Trading Company). Committee. —Mr. D A. Dalziel (Chartered Bank), Mr. H. C. E. Z974 words
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Article931 1909-04-03 5 (From Our Own Correspondent London, March 12th. Chin» Squadron Shooting. The cruisers of the China Squadron made fine shooting at the battle practice of 1908, the results of which have just been published, taking spcond place amongst the fleets and squadrons which went through it, with the931 words
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Article229 1909-04-03 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Ist April. Street Lighting. l’ho lighting of street lamps in the town, which has been done hitherto by the Government. has been given oat to a contractor at Tea. 200 per month. Siamese Prince’s Visit. The several Chinese headmen are busy raising subscriptions for229 words
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Article191 1909-04-03 5 PALM SUNDAY. St. George’s Church. 7- a.m.— Holy Commuuion (Plain). 8 a.m-—Mat ins (N<?organ). 9 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil). 10 a m—Matins (Chinese). 5 p m.—Children’s Service. 6 p ui.—Evensong and Sermon. St. Mark’s Church. Butterworth. 9 a.m. —Divine Service with Holy Commuuion. Presbyterian Church. Divine service191 words
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Passengers.
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Article41 1909-04-03 5 Arrived. Per s.s. P< ntaJcota, 3rd Apr., from Singapore Messrs. Leopold Ei Chasser ao and F. Salomon Per s.s. Thonrjwi, 3rd Apr., from Singapore Messrs. E. H. Edmonson, R. B. Murray, W. O. Oxley, J. Hee Chiong and K. S. Tscliudi.41 words
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Article114 1909-04-03 5 To-DAT. 13. h Day of Intercalary 2nd Moon. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road, 730 pm. and 9-1 p.m. Grand Chang* of Programme. Alcazar Cinematograph, King Street Tiieatie, 8 3J p m. Free Refreshments. To-morrow. 14 b Dav of Intercalary 2nd Moon. Palm Suuday.114 words
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Article17 1909-04-03 5 O Full Moon Apr. Gth Last Quarter 13th •U New Moon 20th First Quartet 27th17 words
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Advertisement33 1909-04-03 5 -a 7 The curative action of GouOSatl is attri. buted to its being antiseptic and anaesthetic Manufactured by J. D. Riedal Ltd., Berlin, and sold in form of capsules, 40 in a bottle.33 words
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Advertisement46 1909-04-03 5 GoiIOSUII 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 treatment Trials by the Medical, Profession solicited. Samples free on appliCition to any of the chief Penang Chemists.46 words
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Advertisement348 1909-04-03 5 WANTED AT ONCE A EURASIAN CLERK for a Merchant’» Office, one with a knowledge of Bookkeeping preferred Apply by letter stating wages expected, to X Y Z d 4 09 265 c/o Straits Echo. PENANG SALES ROOM. The undersigned is instructed to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, The Household Furniture, Plants,348 words
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Article2444 1909-04-03 6 Lecture by Mr. G. Macartney. An interesting lecture was delivered before the Central Asian Society at London on March 10th by Mr. Geo. Marcartney, c 1.8., on the subject of Eastern Turkistau the Chinese as Rulers over an Alien R ice.” The Earl of2,444 words
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Article120 1909-04-03 6 PsNANe, 3rd April {By courtesy oj the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3J 4 months’ sight Ban k -..2/4VW 3 Credit ..2/4 T 3 3 Documentary ...2/4/^ ■alcntta, Demand Bank Rs. 174; 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 174 Miuimein. Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private120 words
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Article195 1909-04-03 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 B. Pep] er( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper $l6 45 buyers rrang Pepper 12.40 sellers Clive» 38. buyers Mice 73. —sales dace Picking* 63. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 18.75 sales f No 1 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stock Basket 3.65 sales Ttpioca195 words
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Article839 1909-04-03 6 u. Dividends Name. 10 10 10 10 1 1 10 10 1 1 1 10 1 10 1 5s 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 ;8 io l io 1 10 1 1 1 18/1 7/- in 07, 6/-in 08, 1/6 09 57* p. c. foi 1839 words
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Advertisement32 1909-04-03 6 (iOIIOSIIII (iu carosules) is well tolerated by the digestive apparatus no complication of any sort occurs, al»d its action is most favorable iu C)sti»is, Approved by the leading specialists oft the day.32 words
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Advertisement29 1909-04-03 6 Keep This in Mind. Bowel complaint is sure to ba prevalent during tbe fruit season. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gives prompt relief. The George Town Wholesale Agents.29 words
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Advertisement116 1909-04-03 6 THE CELEBRATED «S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery i C-'o Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Coagents FOK PENANO F. M. S. BUM UELOR PERFUME FOR TIE HANDKERCHIEF. We bave just received the above preparation specially made for us by a leading French Perfumer.116 words
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Article1291 1909-04-03 7 Extracts from Judgment. Lord Guthrie’s judgment opened with the explanation that if Airs. Stirling obtained divorce in her own action and absolvitor in the other action—but only in these events —she would be entitled to the provisions out of her husband’s heritable and movable estate belonging by1,291 words
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Article97 1909-04-03 7 Here lies a poor woman, who always was tired She lived in a house where help was not hired Her last words on earth were: Dear friends, I am going Where washing ain’t done, nor sweeping, nor sewing; But eveiything there is exact to my wishes, For97 words
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Article268 1909-04-03 7 To Fix Drawings.—A simple method of fixing pencil and chalk drawings Is to mix together tbrpe cupfuls of milk and one of water. Lay the drawings face upwards in a large dish, pour the milk and water over each one separately. Pin them up to drain, and when dry268 words
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Advertisement1070 1909-04-03 7 insurances, WIACKAYS Tht Penang Khean Quan Insurance Co., Ltd, HiiS Ovvica No. 31. Biach Htsbit. fsiwAwm. BOARD Of DIRECTORS. Mr. Cbeah Choo Yew Quab Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Khoo Hun Yeang Khoo Boon Phay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lim Boon Nye Mr.Lim Teang Hooi Tan Teang1,070 words
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Advertisement72 1909-04-03 7 llow to Cure a Cold. Be aa careful as you can you will occasional take cold. Bnd when you do, get a medicine of known ie'iab lity, one tbat bas an estabbsbed reputation and tbat is certain to effect a quick cure. Such a medicine is Cbamber'ain's Cougb Rt nieciy.72 words
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Advertisement107 1909-04-03 7 The Sickly Season in Burma. One of the most effective remedies known for diarrhoea and bowel complaint is Cham* berlain’s Colic, Cholera and D.arrboei Remedy, aud every home should be supplied with it during the warm weather. Mr. H. J. D. Wilkinson, proprietor of the Upper Burma Gazette, Mandalay, says107 words
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Advertisement950 1909-04-03 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. fttfSIDIVC AT Ao. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Orlenta Hotel. 6 mth« FOR SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of 200 leaves. Price, $8 each. TEA950 words
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Article3541 1909-04-03 9 ISABELLA FYVIE MAYO - [All Rights Reserved] BY ISABELLA FYVIE MAYO. Mr. Robert Anderson, working watch- maker, was much more popular than his 1 wile. The plain dress of herself and the children was an offence to the women, who I feared lest their own husbands might preach homilies. Wives, animadverting,3,541 words
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Article707 1909-04-03 9 Mr. Hector Macpherson has an acute article on Lard Rosebery as a Man of Letters in the March Bookman. “In his book on Compromise,’ says Mr. Macpherson, Lord Morley remarks on the overpowering influence on British public life of the political spirit. Not only707 words
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Article172 1909-04-03 9 Country Where Bachelors Live in Pigeon-Cotes. Describing a tour through Bukedi— the land of the naked people”—in Uganda, the Governor, Mr. H. Hesketh Bell, gives the following amusing anecdotes:— Although a vast majouly of the tribe go about in a state of absolute nudity, a desire for172 words
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Article356 1909-04-03 9 ‘Abode of Love’ Sequel. John Hugh Smyth Pigott, the head of the Agapemoue or Abode of Love, Spaxton, near Bridgwater, has been solemnly unfrocked. or deposed from the offices of the Church, in Wells Cathedral. This is the sequel to the Consistory Court last January, which, in connection356 words
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Article181 1909-04-03 9 Penang, 3rd April, 1909. Bbrp— ete. Soup per catty 12 Roast 24 Steaks .1 24 Stew or Curry Meal 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pore Pork per catty 30 Pig’s Head 16 Feet 22 Tongue181 words
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Advertisement50 1909-04-03 9 Lingering Colds. The longer a cold hang 9 on, the more it weakens the systera. Do not run the risk of an attack of pneumonia by neglecting it. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure your cold and all danger from this disease will be avoided. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.50 words
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Advertisement1236 1909-04-03 10 NOW READY! “Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan. Contents: Pantun Dagang. Runda Diri. Fuji Pujian. Budi. Kasih. Sambayang. Sindier. >» PRITCHARD CO. CYCLES I CYCLES!! Price 50 cents. OBTAINABLE AT THE CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. 226 232, Beach Street, Penang. THE BEST CYCLES MADE ARE THE ROVERS. We have just received large supplies of1,236 words
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