Straits Times Weekly Issue, 12 August 1886
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section27 1886-08-12 1 The Sitraits Times WEEKLY ISSUE. New Series. Published for Transmission by Eveet Homeward Mail Steamer. [Price 40 Cent. VOL XLII. SINGAPORE, THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 188(>. NO. :j,;37927 words
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Article21 1886-08-12 1 DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES. BIRTH. UN the 7th Angust, 1886, at Laura Villa. I Koad. the wife ofT. SCHBE DEL of a DAUGHTER.21 words
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Article, Illustration178 1886-08-12 1 THURSDAY, 12th AUGUST.1886. LATEST MARKET OUOTATIONS. 12th A i Gam' <; Cube d do. do. X.,. 2........ 8.00 Bali 4.31|. 87£. 23 15 2 ■••rl Sago 2.62A. -J.TT. 5.00. 90. do. mcd. do 4.90. 9 TT. 3 i 198.00 3/li 6 ,3/1 Pri 3 J i Un Indi I T178 words
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Article826 1886-08-12 1 The last homeward mail was despatched on the sth instant per P. O. steamer Burnt, and the present mail is taken on per M. M. Co.'s steamer Aru. The London mail of the 16th July, per M. M. Co.'s steamer AT//,,/. W;ls delivered on Tuesday morning,826 words
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Article325 1886-08-12 1 (Penang < r y.) 11. E. the Governor i Ito arrive on Monday the 9th proximo, and will probably land at about 8 a. m. Intending competitors m the Regatta should note, as per notice published m our issue 0 f to-day, that entries for the i the325 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement672 1886-08-12 1 THE STRAITS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Incorporated with Limited Liability under the Indian Cempanies'Act. 1866.) Capital $2,000,000 m 20,000 Shares of 1100 each Payable $5 per Share on Application, and Sio pm- Share on Allotment. Fuither ('alls not to exceed |20 per Share at any one time, nor to he672 words
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Advertisement274 1886-08-12 1 •tth. --In adding to the Company's Reserve Fund until the same shall have reached 1600,000. The only Cont rad entered into on hehalf of the ('ompany is an Agreement dated the nineteenth day of July. 1886, and made between The Straits Insurance Company, Limited on the one part and James274 words
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Article2755 1886-08-12 2 The total return of visitors to the Raffles Library and Museum during the week ending Friday, 6th Aug., 1886, was, 499. Mr. Arthur T. Dew, the newly appointed Deputy Master Attendant here, entered upon the duties of his office from the lst instant. Ouk special correspondent at2,755 words
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525 1886-08-12 3 T«e Port Darwin paper of '.ird July states: We learn with considerable pleasure that the Rev. J. E. Tenison Woods j will not be permitted to leave the Territory without visiting the Mining districts, arrangements having been made for him j to take a525 words
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Article252 1886-08-12 3 ly, at the < ;onien I nd. .ni Exhi tion, a C ithropological 1 and! eland held i on the übjecl the Borneo by M diam and VV. B. Pryer. Thc < hair 1 Ton h. tenbam m his 5 Sett lennnt s said nted roughly to252 words
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Article629 1886-08-12 3 Thc quality of turquoise imparts a prosperity m love. Chrysolite was used as an amulet against evil passions and despondency. The opal imparts apprehension and insight, j and is the emblem of unrealized hope Conjugal felicity was symbolized by the sardonyx, wdiich it was believed629 words
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671 1886-08-12 3 From a pri\ i letter from Mr. C. T. Studd, the once famous cricketer, now a missionary of the China Inland Mission. we learn the whereabouts of the seven gentlemen who passed through Singapore last year m route for China. The following extracts will be671 words
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395 1886-08-12 3 Institation of Orbers or Knighthood in Johore. His Highness the Sultan of Johore instituted on the 3lsl day of duly last, two Orders of Knighthood m Johore, the one called Darjah Krabai or the Family Order, and the other entitled Darjah Moh Kota Johore, or the >rder of the Crown395 words
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Article381 1886-08-12 3 Captain E&oura's evidence before Court of Inquiry at Olehleh with r I to the Hok Canton piracy ease, calls I h the following comments from the J > Bod* «>f the 27th July The »ndu the Captain of the Eagle strikes us more and more381 words
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349 1886-08-12 3 Visit of S.M.S. "Undiane" to the Hebridas. 8 y M id. H.M.S. og the 22nd .lune. fr i the tain < iss has om] has been any form anne* of t li isl m is by the c vessel D »n h meat. The Un h t;) I' any Fr349 words
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Article1270 1886-08-12 4 His Grace the Duke of Manchester, k.l\. the Right Hon. the Karl of Gosford, K.R. William H. Eldred, Consul-General of li for Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Tuns B Colonel G. Bruce Malleson, 3J., and Mr. Clemonl William Tancred, are at the head of a company1,270 words
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Article130 1886-08-12 4 The most important and interesting match of the season m England, that between the Australian team and All England is thus reported m the home papers >f the 9th duly At the Old Trafford Ground, Manchester, >n duly 5, ihe Australians commenced a match with All England, and scored130 words
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Article604 1886-08-12 4 case of considerable importance to ship-owners and ship captains has been occupying the attention of the Court for the past two and a half days, and was decided yesterday o'th inst. by His Honour the Chief .lust ice. lt was an action at law brought by Soo Tan,604 words
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REUTER'S TEELERAMS.
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Article28 1886-08-12 4 and it i reinforce t he Military. (Jnitku hon lon, -dii A-: Tiie Senate of the United States haa shelved the Tn Ty the Extradition of Dynamiters.28 words
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Article14 1886-08-12 4 Sir Richard Cross and Colonel Stanley have been raised to the IVci.e.14 words
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Article101 1886-08-12 4 London. Slh 1 ugust. The Liberal Unionists and the Gladstonians have agreed to Unite except m regard to the Irish policy of the < Joverntneiit. The Irish members have held a meet ing at which it was resolved that Mr. Gladstone's Bill was the only acceptable measure for Ireland.101 words
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Article30 1886-08-12 4 London. 7th Aug. In the House of Commons new writs were moved for the re-elections necessitated by the New Ministry taking office and the House adjourned until l.Hh August.30 words
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Article55 1886-08-12 4 London. Uth Amj. Lord Rosel>errv's note replying to the notification regarding Ba- toum stated that England refuses to i nise the action ofthe Bussian Government m doting the port. The meeting of tie- Emperors of many and Austria has taken place The abs 'ar is generally rasa sign that55 words
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Article1507 1886-08-12 4 Brieban* ourier.J I. nl, n. 9th July. Tenders are int for a New South Wales Gov loan of £5,500,000, the minimum price for which is fixed ai 94 Tenders will be Opened on the l'>th instant. tilon, 10th July. The lloit ing of the loan proved a comp1,507 words
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Article773 1886-08-12 5 (S. T. Auguet Thi answ.r to the first question put by the senior member for Penang at the mcil Meeting on the loth July, affords another example of the evils attending the starving policy pursued m too many cases by Government notwithstanding the U achings of experience,773 words
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937 1886-08-12 5 (S. T. August ■">.) Some time ago we called attention to the d< ct ssity of providing shelter for horses and carriages, while their owners are at divine service, or at business, or at concerts or other amusements. We are glad to find that937 words
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Article297 1886-08-12 5 (flf. T August lt at I mi. Mr. Forbes, the eminent explorer, delivered a lecture aetting forth the results ol* his exploratii season m I I hither he had d-.-d m consequence >A' his researches the hills of Timor leading him to det< rniine upon investigating the297 words
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Article744 1886-08-12 6 time acknowdedged m something like the noble spirit m which it has l>een carried on. Profiting by their long exj>orienee, Mr. Forbes decided upon pitching his winter quarters at Sogere, three days march from the coast, where he stayed from October 1885 to May 1886, prosecuting scientific research m every744 words
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Article655 1886-08-12 6 (S. T. August The tale of Straits Produce bids fair to be increased by an article which, though of .indigenous growth and, hence, highly suitable to both the soil and climate ofthe Settlement, has hitherto been persistentlylooked down upon and deemed an unwelI come visitor wherever it put m655 words
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Article781 1886-08-12 6 {S. T. August 9.) What with Malacca customary tenants and tithe impropriators, survey, encroachments and demarcation ordinances, and long lease regulations, the subject of deal- ing with the public land of the Colony has been kept prominently under notice. Under an Ordinance passed for the purpose early781 words
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Article563 1886-08-12 6 (S. T. Auguet 10.) In hard times like these, when planters lines are far from being cast m pleasant places, and cultivating enterprise has t-> cope with so many difficulties and hindrances, it is worth their while to pay attention to a branch of cultivation to.. much overlooked563 words
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Article1094 1886-08-12 6 Translated for the Straits Tino Ba*aeia,23rd July. Through the Governor of the Straits* Settlements, MomEd. Thy and Co., a British mercantile firm at IVnang, have applied to the Governor of Acheen to compensate them for losses I they had suffered from a piracy commit- I ted off1,094 words
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Article903 1886-08-12 7 Translat d for the Straits Times, j The means of communication throughout I> li and Langkat must be had indeed to call forth the' following comparison between British and Dutch Rule drawn m the Dett Courani of the 17th July. The three European powers which own the largest903 words
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Article1496 1886-08-12 7 < From a ('< rr, epondt nt. Malacca, .'list July. The Eon'ble the Resident Councillor and the Collector of Land Revenue proceeded to Bingapore today \>y the B. s. Chow Phya to attend the approaching wedding. The Magistrate, Mr. Skinner, is acting pro fern, for both depart nr1,496 words
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Article2110 1886-08-12 8 The follow ing is the Monthly Progress Report by the Municipal Engineer for the month of June Municipal Engineer's Office, Singapore, /'if h Jldij. 1886. The Secretary to the Municipal Commission* rs, Singapore. Sir, Would you please lay the following monthly progress report before the Municipal < 'oiiimi--ioii2,110 words
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897 1886-08-12 8 d August, 1886. Pi." rnor I The Son standing the droops, (< 'eh. nel r. B ■I. :t i>i.T the Act Treasui i itor-G< aeral 11. Trotter.) c M t!|: t H Q T. on. A I The Hon. thi I. 8. Bond. soh897 words
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Article780 1886-08-12 8 Hi- IT.cH, 1.c.. ti„ fill IM M| nek A. WeH, 0.0 m g The Hon. th. Often* < ,M.t.„ ii i a. K.A.) "'V' 1 I'Ci.'k-un. .mo) the A etui- i laemoaaor. the Alton:. w Boi theActg Col rro*mrer(B.S.O'( the Auditor General, HM Actir. Col Kn-ii780 words
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Article1044 1886-08-12 9 From a < 'orreepondent.) lcutta, 22nd July. We have had quite 1 'nvely time of it here lately, taking into (deration the season of tne year what 'th Amateur concerts, the Mounted Infantry's assault at arms, the sensational trial Of the editor of the Statesman, Mr. Knight, for1,044 words
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Article873 1886-08-12 9 (Sarawak Gaeette. 2nd August.) The Supreme Council was convened on the second day of August, when lI. H. the Kajah announced that he had no matters to bring before it further than to give notice that he wished the members of the General Council to assemble m Kuching873 words
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951 1886-08-12 9 Arrival of the First North German Lloyd Steamer "Oder." A- announced m our columns alread\ the S. 8L Oder, of the German Lloyd Co., arrived on Friday evening the 6th inst.. and came np to Tanjong Psgarearli on Saturday morning. She j. th tirst oV her line out here, and951 words
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Article844 1886-08-12 10 From our Si»'i-ial Correspondent.) Penang, Saturday. Tth August, 1886. The Snrat steamed into Penang harbour kbout half past tive o'clock this morniug, and safely landed all the numerous visitors from Singapore who travelled m this ship, you will doubtless have learned from the telegram which I844 words
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Article471 1886-08-12 10 (Yenning Oosette, 6th August.) The leading members ofthe Chinese community have -ent. and H. K. Sir Priderick Weld has accepted, an Invitation to a Hall to be given by them m the Town Hall on Saturday, the 14th instant. We understand that a string of 17 homes may471 words
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Article236 1886-08-12 10 The Hok Canton" Tragedy. (Penang (lazef/e Uth August.) THI latest advices to hand state tliat Mrs. Hansen and John Pay are now on their way from the bills an exchange of prisoners having been effected. Tunku Omar has frequently expr. -cd his willingness to make an exchange, but Ihe Dutch236 words
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475 1886-08-12 10 The following is the report for presentation to the Shareholders of the Punjom and Sunghie Dua Samantan Mining Co., at the first ordinary yearly Meeting held at the Office of the Company, Victoria, Hongkong, on Saturday, the 31st July, 1886, at 2.80475 words
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1141 1886-08-12 10 Contributed to th l\ rr itory Tim ;> H.M.S. Flying Fish, Captain .whieli has heen commi each side of Dundas Strait, has been enga fortlc last few years m making special survey- on the Chinese and (Wean coasts. She left Hongkong- .a March 17th1,141 words
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Article1317 1886-08-12 11 (trom London papt ra of Pith July.) Tho elections are now all but over, and their results are unmistakable. Mr. Gladstone and his policy have been deliberately rejected by a majority m the country. It *is clear however, that he has won oyer both Scotland ami Wales. lhe1,317 words
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Article1017 1886-08-12 11 Translated for the Straits Times.) By last advices from .Manila to the dist July, the Pope, by decree dated loth May ieen fit to establish a special mis. '1 for work m the Caroline islands mir the jurisdiction of the Apostolic V nate of Micronesa This mission wi"1,017 words
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Article184 1886-08-12 11 < Penang Qatettt 3rd A Ugusi We are glad to ham tliat the Euro] members of tbe Police Force have o nised a Boating Club, and we wish them e\cvy success m their efforts to create so healthy a recreation. We note that the Invieta Variety Troupe." the184 words
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Article81 1886-08-12 11 LOO V.\i(i.,s Pi \r Pa- r. Dear Bib, Wh. n does the mmm talk- ed of 100 yards race between Messrs. Chopard and Martin take ph. I will from ncli by to- > 96C0 d, A I ly. The sporting public ul tur,;l, v this timeequalled81 words
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1022 1886-08-12 11 Amateur Athletic Championships. THE HUNDRED YARDS RECORD BEATEN. at ii usual Interest lias been taken m the onships this year, m great measure to I accounted for by the fact that the distance rs do longer at the mere, of -or i Snook, both of whom are noa debarred from1,022 words
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Article263 1886-08-12 12 Sm, (hi Wednesday. 4th instant, a rather serious accident happened at the new approaches to Coleman Bridge, just beyond the Ice Works, at about 6 p. ni. A private gharry was going along with a lady ami a little girl m it fn .m a house263 words
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Article267 1886-08-12 12 Bim,— -Would it not be well for the Muni. -ipal Commissioners to thoroughly thrush ..ut anew the whoto question planting road-side trees: Of Late years they hay blown hot and cold on the sub- ject trees are planted, btd wheu ti glow large enough to sen object for267 words
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Article207 1886-08-12 12 >Sn., It is a pity that you have not n thr dato of tne discover? of Coffee Brandy by tbe (hivcrnment Botanist at Pondicherry, as it ia vory possible that this would shew that tli.' r. nl discoverer 11 our fellow citizen. Mr. c) hi. Karh la-: year,207 words
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Article292 1886-08-12 12 s n>'. In the account given m your paof the visit of H.M.s. i Une to the New Hebrides, I find the following: onfy French flag flying at Havan* nah Harbour wa over tne store of the Compagnie Francaise des- Nouvellos Hebrides, and this is merely the292 words
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Page 12 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous615 1886-08-12 12 ARRIVALS. Vessel's Name v_ Tons lptaih From sJ L Allg 3 Cci r eb^ anVln I]"; l I HflvvP F" V T n CO. 3 PonaiL f& I"' 2 22f r :r 4 Bcn-n mt«..ay Q Kirn Tian A Sou. 4 HonVkon.r Vr "-l 4 nokh-iA p-</V' 1 T 2615 words
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Miscellaneous652 1886-08-12 12 CLEARANCES. Date Vissri... Kami Kl_Ao4Eia .itain Destination Ano 8 Travancon Brit.str. Logan Hongkong Bl.Tth. -vood ih. lae r Calcutta :> Pellegra Madre [tai, bq. I. petto London Siir.y V, ou-ime Ger. str. Moll Bangkok nf An Dut.str. Nacodah Bengkalis and Siak KV-*- Gar. «tr. Hongkong and Yokohama Dut. >tr. BraM652 words
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Page 13 Advertisements
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Advertisement332 1886-08-12 13 POWELL CO., A UCTIONEERS, SINGAPOUE. FURNITURE, &c, For Sale. Almeirahs [cc < Bedsteads (iron j Jewel Saf. Bed-room Suites Japanese Screens Book Lamps Book Stands Linoleum Billiard Tables Matting Card Tables Marble Slabs Chairs M-- Safes Chamber Cupboards I Office Desks Cabinets Office (.-hairs Chests of Drawen Punkahs Clothes Stands332 words
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Advertisement921 1886-08-12 13 J}tt. T ALOR'S "pHOSPRODYNB j4r..V?,i nly y t t X«»ieln_. of the kln_ or utm. »w_rd«4 M&! ?'*-"»rit t»" C-*.c:lia Intsn__tlon»l KxSlbinon ffii?n**e^f\?*\ w '*V l 2? r r th Tr da M rk> Act. M« Vi csrtmsd br tho B* s .*tn_r of Tra4* lUrks. London TTEALTH, STRENGTH, ENERGY.921 words
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Advertisement428 1886-08-12 13 Cheap loe industrial Company lor tne Manntactnr. o! RAOIPIGTET's INVENTIONS CAPITAL FRANCS 3,000,000 1© Rue de Grammont —IS PARIS Prospectus sent post free I Machines malting from 10 to 1500 OF ICE PER HOUR This result is obtainable even m the hottest countries. DR. J. (OLLIS BROWNES CHLORODYNE Thk Original428 words
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Advertisement546 1886-08-12 13 rp H E SRAI T T S TIME S. Rates of subscription and Advertising koh 1885. Local Delivery Payable Quarterly In Advan Daily Edition. Wet kly Edition. Single copy 10 cts. Singlo copy. .40 cts. Per Annum $24. Per Annum $16. Foreign and Outstation Delivery PAYABLE IN A I.VANCE. Daily546 words
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Page 14 Advertisements
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Advertisement639 1886-08-12 14 J°w\ KWX W E T NR 7 GW 7v N f E Bygi»eors,«dOannon Street. 8.C., Hamniereme* Ire, ej Works. W. London ands Aeenme Percxtr, Pam. Invmciblo" Patent Combined Cenrit fugal Pumping Engine and Portable steam Engine for general purposes. The only Centrifugal Pump that swivels on it* bedplate. The handiest,639 words
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Advertisement483 1886-08-12 14 i m l SCHWEITZER'S COCOATINA. Anti Dyspeptic Cocoa or Chocolate Powder. GUARANTEED PURE SOLUBLE COCOA OF THE FINEST QUALITY WITH OUT SUGAR OR ADMIXTURE. The Faculty pronounce it the "most nutritious, perfectly digestible »>evera^e for llreakfm Luncheon, or Supper;" and invaluable for invalids and Youn^r children Being absolutely "all Cocoa,"483 words
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