Straits Echo, 1 May 1909
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Title Section37 1909-05-01 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, SATUKDU, 1st MftY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 9837 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement937 1909-05-01 1 SOLE AVERTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. H ft ft > o n o m m O'Y A s: ft MO •mv s,ssva THE EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS AND DOCKYARD.) £5 A 2* Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances937 words
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2417 1909-05-01 2 Meetings. 1. Two Ordinary Meetings weie held during the mouth on the 11th and 25th Com in it tees. 2. A Committee of the whole board was appointed to enquire into the expenditure on the Electric Light and Tramway Departments. Revenue Expenditure. 3. The2,417 words
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Advertisement56 1909-05-01 2 A Popular American Remedy. Mr. Fred C. liumahau, a prominent drug* gißt of Portsmouth, Va. t U.S A says: For the p«st six years I have sold and recommended Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and D.arrhcei Remedy. It is a great remedy and one of the best patent medicines on the inaiket."56 words
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Advertisement215 1909-05-01 2 (ionosan capsules contain only the purest East Indian Sandal w<>od oil and Kawa Kawa The first dose quickly removes violent inflammatory symptoms, bots of 40 capsules, at all dealers and Chemists. PRYE RIVER DOCK. LABOUR CONTRACT. i 'T’>ENDER3 are invited for the supply of A. Ccolie Labour at Prye River215 words
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Advertisement2147 1909-05-01 2 TENDERS FOR REVENUE FARMS. TENDERS are invited for the lease of Revenue Farms in the State of North Borneo from the 1st January, 1910, as set out hereunder. REVENUE FARMS IN THE STATE OF NORTH BORNEO. 1. In making arrangements for the leasing of the Farms for the next Farm2,147 words
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Article40 1909-05-01 3 Vessel» From Aijf.nl Dus Benlomond London 3 B A Co. 1st May Oceana Colombo G ACo t>tli Ahshvh Singapore O ACo. 8th Billow Siu^apoie B M ACo. 12th Benmobr London. S B ACo. 13th Luzow Colombo B.M.ACo. 13'b40 words
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Article34 1909-05-01 3 l>j »e!t For A >»/* j L* 've> Btnlomocd Sn^apore S-B.ACo. May. Oceana Singapore G ACo. Assays Colombo A G ACo. Bulow Colombo B-M ACo. Benraohr Singapore SB ACo. Lulzow Singapore 1 B.M.ACo. 134 words
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Shipping.
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Article72 1909-05-01 3 Taruba. Hr s s., 3,657. Jacobs. Ist May, Singapore, 29th Apr., Gen.—H. L. A Co. Calypso. Hr. s.s, 339, Banuatyne, Ist May, Singapore, 29th Apr., Gen.—W. M. A Co. Jin Ho. Hr. ss., 110, Wright, Ist May, Langkat, 30th Apr., Gen.— E. S. Co., Ltd. Canton, Hr. ss, 106,72 words
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Article99 1909-05-01 3 IST May. Taroba for MadraH taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay. Lindula, for Rangoon and Calcutta. Malacca, for Tongkah. Patlang, for Batu Habra. Petrel, for Pangkalan Brandau. Leong Ho, for Trang. Perak, for Deli. Kutna, for Port S wet ten ham A Singapore. Ue Carpentier, for Laugsa, T.99 words
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Article19 1909-05-01 3 Fon Colombo and Tuticorin—Per Palma, 3rd instant, 1 p.m. Pulau Langkawi—Per Flying Dragon, 4th instant, 3 p.m.19 words
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Article428 1909-05-01 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Mooltan, connecting with the Oceana at Colombo, due at Penang on 6th May To Penang (from London. Apr. 8) Mrs. Peck and child, Mr. F. P. Holbrook. Mr. J. Rankine, Mr. J. Kennaway, Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Evans (from Port428 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement438 1909-05-01 3 (SHIP P. i 0. Steam Navigation Coy I'xpected Arrival*! and Depart a ren. Mail 8«rvlc«. Outward. M.y 6 Oceana connecting with 20 Delhi do. Jun# 3 Devanha do. 17 Ateayc do. July 1 Delta do. Homeward. Mooltan China Morta Dste. SUamer. <“« May 8 Ansa ye 22 Delta June a438 words
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Advertisement469 1909-05-01 3 *»Hf JO 4 NORDDEUTSCHER _LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL CERMAN MAIL LINE. 14 V tt* 5 5*5 THE fast and v'oll-bnown mail steamers of tbio Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang,469 words
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Article, Illustration96 1909-05-01 4 J .-Mr* «Uaflra tverybody u 4 JaaUct also*. Knbllahwd dally (except Hga4irU 4T CRITERION PRESS, U. 1., No. 226—232, Be&cb Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOUAI |H n par uams OUTBTATIOHS PoatAge Sltra. VilL SDITIOW (Foot Free) «1B UABI.B ADDRBB4 Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343 A.A,— All baatnaaa eommantnttooalaboald96 words
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Article526 1909-05-01 4 There is a story of an unfeeling Penang father, to whose family circle a new arrival came, and who happened to be up to the ears in business at the time, who grumbled because a female had come on Mail day. It’s probably quite apocryphal. We might imitate526 words
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Article700 1909-05-01 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Straits Trading C 0.,) buyers, no sellers Penang Tin Exchange, 100 tons at 66.12^ Eastern Smelting Co., £0 „66 50 Singapoie: Straits Trading Co., 60 66.62£ Total 210 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day700 words
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Article81 1909-05-01 4 Mr. D W. Gilmour, as Hon. Treas, courteously informs us that he has receded the following subscriptions to the AgriHorticultural Show: Amount previously acknowledged 14.798.65 Hon. R N Bland 50 00 Lim Ah Chum 25 00 A. S. Haynes 10.00 P. A. Yearwood 15 00 $4,898 65 In81 words
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Article121 1909-05-01 4 Local Arrangements. The Dutch firms in Beach Street are flying fligs to dav in honour of the birth of a daughter to Queen Wilhelmina. On enquirv at the Dutch Consulate this morning we find that no celebrations have yet been arranged for by the Dutch c immunity in121 words
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Article94 1909-05-01 4 The Hon. S C'etary of the Penang Association Football League courteously informs us that the following clubs have entered for this season’s competition: Penang Cricket Club, Government Service, Volunteer Sports Club, Chinese Recreation Club, The Crescents Mabomedan Recreation Club, Penang Wanderers, Penang Free School, St Xmei’s Institution and94 words
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Article377 1909-05-01 4 Friday’s Results. Mixed Doubles Mrs. Welham and Rogers beat Mr. and Mrs. Dennys 6 3; 7—5. Mixed Doubles: Mrs. Robertson and Henderson beat Mrs. Fox and Duucan 6—l; 6-2. Men’s Doubles Peterkin and Haslam beai Dunn and Goldie 6—3; 6 —4. Men’s Singles (Handicap) Fox beat377 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article183 1909-05-01 4 To THB Editor op toe Straits Echo. Dear Sir, Pipe-smokers will doubtless read with interest the following which appeared in a Home Paper:— "Nearly every one speaks of the dark brown substance wbich accumulates in the stems of pipes as nicotine- It is not nicotine, and it183 words
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Article393 1909-05-01 4 Handsome New Building Ready. The new Municipal Central Fire Brigade Station in Cbulia Street Ghaut, which has been erected at a cost of about $26 000, will be ready for occupation in the course of the next week. It is a handsome structure in the classic393 words
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Article167 1909-05-01 4 THIRD SUNDAY AFTER EASTER. St. George’s Church. 7 30 a-m.—Holy Commuuion (Plain). 8 am.—Matins (Noorran). 9 a.m.—Holy Communion (Tamil). 10 a.m.—Matins (Chinese). 5 p.m.—Children’s Service. 6 p.m.—Evensong and Sermon. St. Mark’s Church. Buttkrwosth. 9 a.m.—Divine Service with Holy Communion. Presbyterian Church. Divine service will be held in167 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement384 1909-05-01 4 KOHIHKUJKE PAKETVMRT MAATSCHAPPIJ. HOLIDAY TICKETS. Return Tickets at Single Fares will be issued for use between the 15th April and 15th July. 1909, for trips in the Netherlands Indian Archipelago (including Singapore and Penang) by steamers of The Koniukiijke Paketvaart MaatSChappij (Royal Packet Co.) The Mctherland Steam Navigation Co The384 words
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Advertisement30 1909-05-01 4 The most rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by treatment with GODOMD (Kawa Santal). Booklet and sample to medical men free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.30 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article44 1909-05-01 5 (Supplied by Reuter A Daughter. London, doth April.—Queen Wilheimina bai given birlb to a daughter. “Both Doing Well.” London, Ist May.—The accouchement was alow but all conditions normal, and both mother and child are progressing satisfactorily- There are great rejoicings throughout Holland.44 words
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Article356 1909-05-01 5 (Supplied by Reuter Increased Taxation All Round. London, 30th April.—The other Budget proposals are a tax on Clubs and various increases in the graduations of the liquor taxes, the licences producing j 82.600.000The State will henceforth take one-fifth of unearned increment. Urban Land. A tax on the value356 words
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Article38 1909-05-01 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Tabriz Occupied. London, 30th April. —The Russian force has arrived at Tabriz. A St. Petersburg Story. London, Ist May.—-A message received at St. Petersburg says the Russian advance guard was joyfully received at Tabriz.38 words
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Article43 1909-05-01 5 (Supplied by Reuter New Sultan Cheered. London, Ist May—The Sultan was b art ily cheered by dense crowds when he attended the Selamik, at the historic mosque at St. Sophia, where the Padishah appeared for the first time for over twenty-five years.43 words
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Article30 1909-05-01 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Popular Investment. Tendon Ist the five per cent CiU of o»ia “o/d.. (3.004.940 ot 97) .bo is.uo boo already been cowed by tenfold applications.30 words
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Article312 1909-05-01 5 We beg to offer to day (April 29) our sincere congratulations to Mr. E W. Birch, c mo, the popular British Resident of this State, on the occasion of the fifty-second anniversary of bis birth. Mr. Birch’s active connection with the Federated Malay312 words
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Article555 1909-05-01 5 Borrowing; Money and Not Disclosing Position. Mr. D. Beatty, the acting Official Assignee, appeared in the Singapore district court on April 29 to prosecute a Eurasian on a charge of a breach of the Bankruptcy Ordinance in borrowing $2OO from one Lim Chin Hin without informing555 words
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Article511 1909-05-01 5 Klanang Manager’s Send-off Described. The manager of Klanang Estate, near Jugra, Mr. E. Valpy, who is going on leave, had a great send off on Tuesday night from the Tamil labour forco on the estate. For some days the coolies had occupied their spare tune in511 words
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Article226 1909-05-01 5 UEKINU GOVERNMENT DESIRES THEIR MONEY. Encouraging the Emigrant! A Chinas** correspondent, writing to (he Rcho de Chine, t inipl-tius that the Peking Government, onlv t.nke* an interest, m tlsose ot its subject who emigrate to thia pa it,' of the woild when money is to be made out226 words
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Article45 1909-05-01 5 Lord Li Cbing-iong, Minister to the Court of St. James, iu a telegraphic despatch to the Central Government, reports that, owing to the increasing number of the unemployed in Adelaide it is proposed to levy a polltax of j£s on every Chinaman.45 words
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Article964 1909-05-01 5 Imprisonment and Fine: No Option. The evidence on the second day, at the Batu Gajah Police Court, is reported in tbe Times of Malaya of Apl. 29th. Yong Fook Cbok, clerk to tbe Towkay Chung Im Fat, gare formal evidence of payments made to the accused as964 words
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Article489 1909-05-01 5 A Monument of Dutch Kntcrprise. It is iu their wonderful system of canals that we recognise «he true genius of the Dutch in their administration of a tropical country. It is impossible to live in Batavia for any length of time without realising, with evpr-increasing intensity, the sound489 words
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Article170 1909-05-01 5 Success of Hongkong Dairy Farm Company, The 4»iry Farm Cu. at Hongkong reports success after years of continued failure act] disappointment iu raising alfalfa. It seems that many have tried to produce this nutritious grass in and about Hongkong, but the tradition sprang up that owing to the170 words
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Article160 1909-05-01 5 The tenth annual ordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the above Company, was held at Singapore nu April 28 Thaie were present Messrs. C. E. F. Sanderson (chairman). M. E. Plumpton, C. W. Dirhishire, H M. Goldie and T- C. B. Miller (directors); Rev160 words
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Article41 1909-05-01 5 Arrived. Per s h Taroba, 1st May, from Singapore Messrs. K. C Van Someren, 13. 1>. Tat ham and L. T. Wakeford Per s s. Lindula, 1st Mav. from Siuga* pore Messrs. W. Bycroft, M. Elliott aqd M G. Nayoon.41 words
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Article76 1909-05-01 5 To-day. 12th Day of 3rd Moon. Cricket Voluuteera oa. I*. K C„ Esplauade Cricket; P. C. C. vs. C. K. C, Victoria Green. Golf Club Tennis Ties. The New Japanese Ciuomaiograpli. corner of Campbell Street ami Penang Road. 7-30 pur. and 9-10 p.tn. Qrarul Change of Programme. To-morrow. 13th76 words
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Article16 1909-05-01 5 English Oceana 6*h May. China (Assay?) 8th China l Bulow) ...12th German (Lutzow) ...13th16 words
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Article17 1909-05-01 5 O Full Moon May 5th l.imt Quarter 13th O Now Moon 19tb First Quarter 27tb17 words
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Article35 1909-05-01 5 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homewards Oceana 6 May I Assa ye 8 May Delhi 20 I Delta 22 Extra Service. Outwards Homewards. Namur 11 May. I Nubia 13 May Simla 25 Peril 2735 words
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Advertisement37 1909-05-01 5 Dr. Bobs of Strassburg introduced (JonofUlD in the treatment of the most painful of diseases to which mankind is liable. It is better, safer and more effective than other preparations of Copaiba. Cubebs or plain Sandalwood oil*37 words
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Advertisement63 1909-05-01 5 Relief from Rheumatic Fains. The great pain relieving power of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is clearly shown in cases of sciatica and inflimmatory rheumatism, both of which are extremely painful, but one application of this liniment gives relief and enables the sufferer to sleep, which in many instances he has not63 words
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Advertisement306 1909-05-01 5 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. THK sh. Uonij Bee, Captain J. Home, »8 expected to unive here on Thursday next, the 6th inst., and will leave for the above ports on Saturday, the Bth inst., at 3 pm. For freight or passage, apply to KOE GUAN Co. Agent» for306 words
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Article766 1909-05-01 6 Life and Conditions at the Sultan’s Palace. The interesting telegrams appearing in another column relating to the proclaiming of a new Sultan of Turkey and the siege of Yildiz-Kiosk, recall much that has been written concerning tbe autocrat of the Ottoman Empire, who is one of the766 words
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Article129 1909-05-01 6 PiNAita, Ist Mat. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bauk.) London Demand Sank ...2/3-J 4 months 4 sight Ban* ..2/4 r Outfit ..2/4/ n Z Documentary ...2/4/, Calcutta, Demand Bank Bs 174} t days* sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 M>oimein, Demand Bank 173 n i days’ sight Private129 words
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Article208 1909-05-01 6 Gold Leaf $64.60 B. Pepi er( W.Coast 31b5.5 or.) no stock White Pepper $l5 50 buyers Prang Pepper 12. buyers Cljrea out of season Mace 73. —buyers Mace Picking» 64. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 18.50 sellers CNo 1 6.65 sales Sugar 3 2 no stock Basket 3.80 sales T-proc*208 words
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Article190 1909-05-01 6 Pm ana, Ist Mat. 1909. Bans— ets Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart n 3u Liner per catty 30 Pom— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head $0 Feet 24190 words
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Article1165 1909-05-01 6 p *2 2 a a b. o Capita!. Number cf Shares 1 issued. j= 35 > Cu Djvi I*>rv’s Nam»». 9 P hQ 1903 .907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1907 1901 1699 1906 1907 1905 1906 19C8 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1905 1907 19071,165 words
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Advertisement89 1909-05-01 6 COMMON SENSE m a NUTSHELL. A new mrmcal mcfcoc toe causes a most scientific effectual means of self-cure evnr discovered for nervous functional debility, depression of spirits. Sue., with practical ob«T iriuui on marriage and full directions for removing certain disqualifications that destroy the happiness ot wedded life. It also89 words
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Advertisement73 1909-05-01 6 MSA UELOn PERFUME FOE THE HANDKERCHIEF. We have just received the above preparation specially made for us by a leading French Perfumer. It is the finest perfume ever produced and is superior to the ordinary Jasmin. Put up in boxes of three bottles, very suitable for presents. PRICE $9 PER73 words
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Article552 1909-05-01 7 Official Minutes. M mules of a Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners belli on Thursday, the Bih April, 1909. Present. Dr. Q. \V. Park (Deputy President). Quah Beng Kee. Esq. L. H. Clayton, Esq. J. W. Hallifax, Esq. Absent Dr. P. V. Locke. Liui Cheng Teik, Esq. 1. The552 words
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Article441 1909-05-01 7 (By a Banker.) Within a short distance of the Traitor’s Gate—that gloomy and foibidding riverside portal of the Tower of London, whose heavy portcullis had so often been raised to admit some royal or noble prisoner who. after incarceration in a ramparted prison tower, was too441 words
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Article, Illustration527 1909-05-01 7 Was Losino His Memory—Suffering with Rack Rains and Weakness— Made Tired and Nervous by a Few Hours’ Work. Health, Strength and Appetite Completely Restored by l)r. Williams’ Pink Pills. When the late Dr. Lapponi, the Pope’s famous physician, recommended Dr. Williams’ Rink Rills for Rale People to527 words
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Advertisement1093 1909-05-01 7 INSURANCES, MACKAY'S The Penang Khean Guan Insurance Co., Ltd, Him Oftica No. SI. Baica Hrairr. yswtw o. BOARD Or DIRECTORS. Mr. Cbeab Choo Yev Quafa Beng Kee Khaw Joo Tok Yeoh Geok Keat Khoo Hun Yeang Kboo Boou Thay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lim Mr. Lim Teang Hooi Tan Teang1,093 words
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Advertisement103 1909-05-01 7 A Bargain. When you can save from 25 to 50 per cent, on any article, you have a bargain- When fou buy a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Kernedy at the regular pi ice, you will probably save several times it a cost in doctor’s bills bc-fote the103 words
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Advertisement1022 1909-05-01 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen CvPha, US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KttMDlNtt AT Ao. 2la, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern aid Orient a Hotel. 6 mth« TEA Cs O FOR SAL] Ua USEFUL TO PUNTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of 200 leaves.1,022 words
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Article3038 1909-05-01 9 H. V. SAVILE - [All Rights Reserved.] BT H. V. SAVILE. Dan Cassidy, Corporal in tbe Mounted Infantry, received his orders to ride to a camp some forty miles distant and deliver a letter to the commanding officer. He saluted, took a smart step forward, paused, and cocked up his nose3,038 words
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Article368 1909-05-01 9 Keeping an Eye on Representatives of Foreign Nations. The expedition which was seat to the Paracel Islands some weeks ago to investigate the report that a number of Japanese and Germans had squatted there without the pe.mission of the Chinese, has returned. Though many days wore368 words
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Article181 1909-05-01 9 The New Methods of Teaching Geometry. A iter a reign of some 2 200 years. Euclid is deposed from its throue in the secondary eeVfool. Such is the result of the Board of Education White Paper rn the Teaching of Geometry and Graphic Algebra,” issued this month. The181 words
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Article744 1909-05-01 9 When between .£l2.ooo,oooand £l3 090,000 of ordinary capital invested in the North German Lloyd and Hamburg- American Companies lies unproductive for a year, it is worth inquiring bow the balance-sheets of the principal British steamship companies are likely to come out. The German companies did not744 words
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931 1909-05-01 9 Full Go-operation Reeonimended. In a recent issue the Times of Ceylon devotes a leading article to a criticism of the P. A.M. As it is of unusual interest to the planting community in the Straits we reproduce it in full It is always interesting to931 words
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Advertisement70 1909-05-01 9 Don't Put It Off. Don’t allow twenty-four hours to elapse without Chamberlain's Colicf, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in your hone True, you may not need it withiu that time, but it is better than any doctor’s prescription and worth twenty times its cost in cases of diarrhoea, cramp colic or70 words
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Advertisement32 1909-05-01 9 A Cure for Bowel Trouble. No matter how severe an attack of diarrhoea may be, Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.32 words
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Advertisement46 1909-05-01 9 99 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co. GIN J.M 1*133» CASES. 'ai iillantJs, Huitcry <S Cn "SLEDGE BRAND” MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable from all the Retail Stores. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co.. AGENTS FOR F. M. S.46 words
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Advertisement879 1909-05-01 10 NOW READY! nwm “Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan. I The Contents: Pantun Dagang. Itunda Diri. Puji Pujian. Budi. Kasih Sambayang. Sindier. Price 60 cents. OBTAINABLE AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Lrn. 226 2.12, He tic h Street, Penan j* FOR SALE. STEPHEN’S INKS. ■•-I if) V WM. "n./nrUu V-r. U~- f RP--/V JV879 words
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