Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 June 1908
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1908-06-02 1 PINANG GAZETTE AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 126 VOL. LXVI. TUESDAY. 2nd JUNE. 1908. PRICE 20 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement541 1908-06-02 1 tqlet. RANK HOI ID AV gThe “Bandy” Patent Electric Pnnkakß Oflnß _s^ lUfll f.- 1 j al A, ”-h.=- ne Exchange Banks I “MALTHOID I ».1«.«. v m b e C oS ed on Wed- I I IffiCidt. TO LET* TlAcdoiT Qn/1 Tun A I u TJ?® 9 uest ’2541 words
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Article1052 1908-06-02 2 PROGRAMME'.' July 7th, 9th, &nd 11th, 1909. FIRST DAY. 1. Maiden Platb.—Value $4OO. A Race for Maiden horses. Weight 9 stone, Ex-griffins allowed 7 lb. Entrance $2O. Distance R. C, 2. A Horse Handicap.—Value $5OO. $5O to 2nd horse provided there are 5 starters the property of1,052 words
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Advertisement1275 1908-06-02 2 Shipping. TENDERS INVITED. gffiV rmF* OOVERNMtNT OF SELANGOR. Until» qp ENDERS will be received at the office M iKI amlahSl and syd gor p to noon 011 the 15th j une J 9? 8 Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. new tasmaniaAnd QUEENSLAND PORTS. December, IStfS, under “The Revenue A (with1,275 words
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Advertisement174 1908-06-02 2 m RlGaudsH EUROPE»" AGWY U T N DENTS promptly executed at lowest m caB P r i c ®®for all kinds of British and €0 €0 3 W Continental goods, including m Jfl Boots, Shoes and Leather, iLj of JAPAN Chemicals and Druggists’ Sundries. China, Earthenware and Glassware, TAIT FT174 words
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Advertisement426 1908-06-02 2 BROWN V Co., Monumental Sculptors CALCUTTA, Established A. D. 1852. importers op IMMORTELLE WREATHS aa4 CROSSES “IN MEMORIAM” CARDS, Italian Marble and Marble Figures f or Cemetries, English-made Iron Railings and Plaster de Paris, Marble and Stone-Work executed to any Design, y Inscriptions engraved in all Languages, Illustrated Catalogues on426 words
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Article1091 1908-06-02 3 ANOTHER YEAR’S WORK. (Continued). The following is a continuation Mr. W A. Graham’s latest report on the State of Kelantan. This report embraces the period from 24th February, 1906, to 14th Febiuary, 1907. The passing of the Weight and Measures Regulation has already been mentioned. To1,091 words
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Article203 1908-06-02 3 The sporting correspondent of the Times of Malaya writes under the above heading The Course was officiality opened for training during the week, and here, as at Kuala Lumpur, several tempting baits are laid out. The Club Handicap is worth $2,000, $250, and $lOO, irrespective of the203 words
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Article134 1908-06-02 3 The following unclaimed letters, parcels, and telegrams are lying at the Penang Post Office Cormack, William Marot, Fr. Courtenay, Miss O’Brien, William Dodgson, H Olh, R. Fenik, E M. Piers, W. Ross Frautz, Mr. Pillai, A. Gov. Haes, D. Piers, Roos Haise, T. Ross, A. Hong Din134 words
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Article157 1908-06-02 3 Marry in haste and i epent in the Colonies. Blessed are the innocent, for they have lots to learn. Think highly of your friends and they will be better friends. It’s cheaper to be a pessimist than a philanthropist. Write your letter when angry—but don’t mail it till157 words
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Article318 1908-06-02 3 An Ex-Ceylon Planter writing from Sumatra on May 5 to the Times of Ceylon is very unfavourably impressed with local hotels as compared with those of Ceylon. He says 1 have had occasion within the last few weeks of visiting Penang and Singapore, where I put up at318 words
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Article284 1908-06-02 3 At last week’s meeting of the Malay Peninsula Planters’ Association in Penang, it was decided to ask the Planters’ Association of Malaya to approach Government with a view to offering a reward for a remedy for white ant*. In the May issue ’of the Agricultural Bulletin,284 words
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Article245 1908-06-02 3 London, May 21. Lord Curzon, speaking as the guest of the Central Asian Society, at their annual dinner, described Afghanistan as the centre of the Central Adan problem, and said that the Anglo-Russian Convention did not in any way remove it from the sphere of interest or danger.245 words
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Article261 1908-06-02 3 A GOOD AND CHEAP SERVICE. A report just to hand from the. American Consul at Lucerne gives interesting details of the telegraph and telephone service in Switzerland. The services are owned by the State and extend to nearly every town and village in the country, and every railway261 words
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Article170 1908-06-02 3 The Earl of Crewe, the new Colonial Secretary, in proposing “The Colonial Institute,” at its annual dinner on May 4 created a favourable impression when, after remarking that South Africa was facing difficult problems, including the coming fusion of its different units, with the same170 words
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Article291 1908-06-02 3 Per P. »fc O. China, from London, May 8, connecting with s.s. Malta at Colombo, due June 3 at Penang :—To Penang Mrs. A. M. Stewart, Mrs Ogilvie, Mis. Potter and child, Mrs. Henshaw and child, Messrs. T. H. Wilson, J. R. Long. To Singapore Mrs.291 words
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Article1253 1908-06-02 3 OFFICIAL MINUTES. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Thursday, the 14th May, 1908.. Present :—F. J. Hallifax, Esq. (President), L. H. Clayton, Esq., Lim Eu Toh, Esq., J. W. Hallifax, Esq., I i Cheng Teik, Esq., and Quah Beng Kee Isq. 1. The minutes1,253 words
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Advertisement97 1908-06-02 3 Be on the Safe Side. Your physician may be busy or out of town just at the time some member of your family has an attack of colic or diarrhoet. Such cases frequently prove fatal before a doctor can be summoned or medicine procured. No physician can prescribe a better97 words
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Advertisement58 1908-06-02 3 A head with an ache has room for little else. A man can’t do business, a woman can’t attend to her work, when the end is splitting with pain. Stearns’ Headache Cure is a certain and speedy cure for headaches of all sorts. It pleases all who use it. Insist58 words
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Advertisement39 1908-06-02 3 Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Livkr Extract is a most valuable remedy iu delicate health. If you are feeling morose and listless, you need a good general tonic. Remember, thero is nothing better than Stearns’ Cordial of Cod Liver Extract.39 words
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Advertisement87 1908-06-02 3 Sprains Quickly Cured. Bathe the parts freely with Chamber lain’s Pain Balm and give them absolute rest, and a quick cure is certain. For sde by all Chemist* and Store-keepers The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd. Established 1821. Subscribed Capital £2,000,000 Total invested Funds upwards of87 words
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Advertisement65 1908-06-02 3 f LEA sTpERRINs I I H SAUCE I I iBl Assist digestion and gives a delightful 3 I quancy and flavour to all I I MEAT DISHES, SOUPS, FISH, CHEESE, CURRIES, I I SAME, POULTRY and SALADS. a The I Original Genuine I L Worcestershire. By^yA^a,,^ to A I H.m.65 words
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Article193 1908-06-02 4 Tuesday, 2nd June. League Football Crescent v. Govt. Service, Esplanade. Band, Golf Club. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, 7 and 9 p.m. High p.m. Low water 8.01 p.m. Wednesday. 3rd June. Prince of Wales’s Birthday. Public Holiday. Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 9 p.m. Outward P. O. Mail. Band, Esplanade, 6193 words
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Article511 1908-06-02 4 A’ the i ecent meeting of the member B of the Perak I lanteis’ Association, a discussion took place on the forthcoming Rubber Exhibition in London, when it was stated that the Exhibition Committee had purchased a Malay house which was to be shipped to London511 words
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636 1908-06-02 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang is $63.37£ per picul; buyers, no sellers. Tin in London is quoted at £127 15s. cash and £126 15s. three months. The following were the dealings in tin to-day —Singapore (Straits Trading Co.), 100 ton-», Penang (Straits636 words
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Article810 1908-06-02 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.”] Sib, Allow me a little space in your valuable journal to express an opinion with regard to Alor Star trade, as an entirely wrong impression has been given elsewhere. Alor Star, I may say, at the present moment, is810 words
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Article188 1908-06-02 4 Judging by the programme f Or th« concert to be given at the Town Hall Friday evening next, by Madame p Paci-Mackenzie and Maestro Mario p ae j‘ an excellent treat is in store lovers of good music in Penang. Maestro Paci is no straeger to Penang,188 words
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Article170 1908-06-02 4 We learn that the following invitation has been received by Mr. H. Starr, Hon Secretary of the Penang Hunt Club, from Mr. L T. Bird, Hon. Secretary of the Singapore Hunt Club I am instructed by my Committee to inform you that a run will be held170 words
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Article141 1908-06-02 4 At the Assizes, in the Supreme Court, yesterday, before Mr. Justice T. de M. Braddell and a common jury, Lira Tian was arraigned on two charges (1) Fraudulent possession of counterfeit King’s coin. (2) Possession of instruments for counterfeiting King’s coin. Mr. R. C. Gould appeared, on behalf141 words
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Article110 1908-06-02 4 For the benefit of horticulturists and agriculturists in Penang and Province Wellesley, we are asked to intimate that prize lists (either in English or Tamil) for the forthcoming Agri-Horticultural Show, to be held in Kuala Lumpur on August 10, 11, and 12, can be obtained from Messrs.110 words
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Article275 1908-06-02 4 We are asked to state that, by special request, there will be a repetition of the performance, The Last Coat and Freezing of a Mother in- Law, in the Parish Hall on Monday next at 9 p.m. In addition an excellent selection of music will be provided275 words
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Advertisement233 1908-06-02 4 ♦the CRAG HOTEL.: Sanatorium, Penang] Hills. J A perfect health resort and an ideal spot J for spending holidays and week-ends. < Crisp and bracing atmosphere. Bungalows J J for families, also single and double rooms. TENNIS, BILLIARDS, CROQUET. J J SARKIES BROTHERS, a Proprietor/. Q©©©o©©©o©©©o©©o©oooooo©oo©g o Scepticism Shattered, o233 words
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Advertisement122 1908-06-02 4 must be addressed to The Editor," written on one side of the paper only, and acccompanied by the writer’ j name and address, not necessarily for insertion but as a guarantee of good faith. X LL MONIES must be paid at the Pinang Gazette Office, Penang, to the General Manager,122 words
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Advertisement21 1908-06-02 4 [All communications intended for insertion in Aw journal must be authenticated. The Editor is not responsible for the opinions of correspondents.]21 words
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Article121 1908-06-02 5 REVOLUTIONARIES IN NEW YORK. SHADOWED BY DETECTIVES. [Reuter's Service] London, Ist June. According to the New York newspapers, British detectives are shadowing Indian revolutionaries in New York, several of whom are in touch with the Clan Nagael and other Irish Societies. [A London telegram of May 21 states[Reuter's Service] - 121 words
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Article85 1908-06-02 5 THE DUMA AND DRINK. THE IMPENDING ROYAL MEETING. [Reuter’s Service London, 2nd June. The commission appointed by the Du na on the drink question has reported in favour of removing the Imperial Eagle from labels of vodka bottles and substituting it by a skull and cross bones as warnings[Reuter’s Service ] - 85 words
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Article78 1908-06-02 5 A CRITICAL CONDITION. [Reuter’s Service London, Ist June. General the Right Hon. Sir Redvers Henry Buller has developed serious symptoms. [The following bulletin was issued at Downes, Credit<»n, on April 27 :—“General Sir Redvers Buller is suffering from an attack of jaundice connected with gall-stones, for which[Reuter’s Service - 78 words
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Article62 1908-06-02 5 THE TRADITIONS OF AMITY. [Reuter's Service.’ London, 2nd June. M. Korostovez, the new Russian Minister to Peking, in the coms-of an interview, said that he had been instructed to revive the traditions of Russo-Chinese amity. The national awakening of China was undoubted, but he hoped that internal[Reuter's Service.’ - 62 words
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Article53 1908-06-02 5 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. [Rkuter’s Service.] London, Ist June. The Kaiser and King Oscar 11. of Sweden exchanged most cordial toasts at a banquet in Berlin, where Their Majesties King Oscar and Qusen Sophia are on a visit. King Oscar referred to the dynastic and racial friendship existing between[Rkuter’s Service.] - 53 words
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Article47 1908-06-02 5 A PORTRAIT PAINTER STRANGLED [Reuter’s Service.] London, Ist June. The well-known French portrait painter M. Steinheil and his mother in-law have been strangled by burglars in Paris His wife was gagged, but w« not seriously injured. Three men and a woman were the assailants.[Reuter’s Service.] - 47 words
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Article99 1908-06-02 5 KING EDWARD. Berlin, Ist June. On his voyage to Reval, His Majesty King Edward will pa-»s the Kaiser in the Kiel Canal, and the German battleship fleet is preparing to give him a reception. INTERNATIONAL POLITICS. The Paris Temp», in the course of a further article in99 words
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Article369 1908-06-02 5 The following is the report of the Directors of the Belat Tin Mining Company, Limited, for the year ended March 31 During this period, piculs 4,916.34 ore have been won, a decrease of piculs 207.84 on the quantity won during the previous financial year. Unfortunately, the369 words
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Article254 1908-06-02 5 The health returns of the Penang Municipality for the week ended the 23rd May show that there were 93 deaths—67 males and 26 females—equal to a death rate of 47.89 per mille per annum on an estimated population of 101.469 The death-rate and the chief causes of254 words
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Article170 1908-06-02 5 In the Government Gazette, the annual report on the working of the Registry of Joint Stock Companies Singapore, is published. Signed by Mr. V. Gottlieb, the Registrar, the report says that fourteen companies were registered, as against 19 i-i 1906. The nominal capital of these companiesamounted to170 words
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Article1466 1908-06-02 5 DONALD—WILSON. We take the following interesting account of the wedding of Dr. John Donald, of Penang, to Miss H B. Wilson, from the Waterloo Herald (Liverpool) of May 2":— The large congregation filling the Church of St. Thomas, Seaforth, on Wednesday afternoon, (April 29), was one of those representative1,466 words
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Article606 1908-06-02 5 One who knows writes from Penang to the Straits Times You. wiH, perhaps, have noticed that of late a good many Settlement Officers have been in trouble. The reason is not far to seek. A man joins the service as Settlement Officer on £lBO per annum, and,606 words
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Advertisement481 1908-06-02 5 FOR. SA/LID. Koninklijke Paketmrt lialscliippij. THE undersigned has got a complete and good collection of Travancore I ’'ANDERS are invited for repairs to and Cochin (Indian Native States) used a 8 as she now lies at Belawau. Postage Stamps for sale. For a complete set, 50 cent* in advance. F481 words
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Article820 1908-06-02 6 The Chief Police Officer at Singapore received a telephone message from Pulau Brani on Friday stating that an accident had occurred on the pier there which resulted in the death of a native. A number of coolies were engaged loading a tongkang with cable and as the drum820 words
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Article46 1908-06-02 6 Muratha, Siamese gunboat, 500, Haurowitz, June 2, Puket. Prodentia, Brit., 1970, Lennard, June L, P. Somboe, oil, Asiatic Petroleum A Co. Pbrak, Brit., 258, Crichton, June 2, Deli, gen., E. 8. Co. Pbrak, Brit., 519, Quine, June 3, Singapore, gen., Adamson, Gilfillan A Co.46 words
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Article44 1908-06-02 6 Padano for Batu Bahra. De Kock for Deli and Langsa. Pin Seng for Port Swettenham and SingaporeFlying Dragon for Pulau Langkawi and* Setnl. Hye Leong for Teluk Anson. Maktsuijcker for Pulo Weh, Olehleh, and Padang. Perak (8.8. Co.) for Port Swettenham. and Singapore.44 words
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Article80 1908-06-02 6 For. Per. Cl oar. To-morrow. Negapatam and Madras Taroba 10 a.m. Registration 4 p.m. to-day. Teluk Anson Vidar 11 a.m. Pangkor Tong Chay Un 11 a.m. Singapore, China, and Japan Malta 11 am* Pangkalan Brendan Petrel 1 p.m. Thursday. Port Swettenham and Malacca Cornelia. 1 p.m. Asahan. Mary80 words
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Article304 1908-06-02 6 FOR Tapping, Ipoh, Batu Gajih, Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur, and Seremban at 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. Kedah, at 7 a.m. Kuala Mudah, at 7 a.m. Kuliin, at 1 p.m. Buttei worth, at 7 a.m 10 a. in., 1 p.m., and 4-30 p.m. Prye, at 7-30 a.m.,304 words
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Article75 1908-06-02 6 of Steamer, where from, approximate date of arrival, where bound, and A gents. A. Apcar, S’pore, June 27, Calcutta, A. A. A. Benledi, London, June 12, Japan, S. B. China, Singapore, June 7, Trieste, S. K. Hitachi Mani, Singapore, June 5, Antwerp, B. Lightning, S’pore, June 12, Calcutta,75 words
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Article24 1908-06-02 6 By Malaya (June 1) to Deli, Mr. H. Grothusen and Rajah Abdul Rahmn. By Bharata (June 1) to Singapore, Mr. J. van Lohuizen.24 words
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Article1156 1908-06-02 6 O U .1 CepitoL ftabeoribed. v“”. DWd«d.. N.m. I I a ffl <4 MINING. Gold. £1 £1 1/- paid January, 1901 Raub Aust. Gold Mining Co., Ltd, Fully Pai< $g 'ito’ooo 1 18/10 1/- h (Contcib) 6 1898 /2,500,000 *2,500,000 25 000 HOO <«00 71 per cent, for 19071,156 words
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Article120 1908-06-02 6 Penang, 2nd June, l*.»<»8. (Hy Cvwtesy nJ th' Hauk.) London Demand Bank 213 13/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 1/16 3 Credit 2/4 3/16 3 Documentary 2/4 1/4 Calcutta Demand Bank R* 3 days’sight Private 175| Bombay Demand Bank 174| 3 days’sight Private 175| Madras, Demand Bank 1741 3120 words
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Article179 1908-06-02 6 I’knan*-, 2nd June, 1908. Gohl leaf 65.40 Pepper Coast 3 II» 5 no stock. White Pepper $l6 sales. Trang Peppar $10.75 sales Mac® $7O sellers. Mace Pickings $55 buyers. Cloves (picked) 31 buyers. Nutmegs 110 $lB &19 sales. !No I $5.30 sales. 2 x. no stock. Raaket $3.70 sellers.179 words
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Advertisement39 1908-06-02 6 Stearns’ Wine or Cod Liver Oil is a most valuable remedy in delicate health. If feehn moroße Bnd listless, you need good general tonic. Remember, there is Uv ""oil W of Cod PRIZE MEDAL SAFES. McAlister 9? Co., Ltd.39 words
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Advertisement72 1908-06-02 6 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. This remedy has been in use for over thirty years and has proved itself to be the most successful reme ly yet discovered for bowel complaints It never fails. For sale by all Chemists and Store-keepers. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents. DENTISTRY. W.72 words
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Advertisement29 1908-06-02 6 Petter’s Patent •je > --a Petroleum Engines. THE MOST PERFECT MOTOR OF THE DAY. Quotafhra and Qalaloguet APPJ Y TO SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO. Sole Agents, PENANG AND F. M. S,29 words
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Advertisement6 1908-06-02 6 STEEL TRUNKS. McAlister V Co., Ltd.6 words
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Advertisement108 1908-06-02 6 NEW MUSIC: i “HARRY LAUDER JOCK.” i J See Our New Album containing a Biographical Sketch- and Portrait of this Famous Comic Artist, together with a selection of his Popular Songs. 311 V -t t > f i New Cake Walk and Dance Albums. j NEW WALTZ: “A Waltz Dream.”108 words
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Advertisement412 1908-06-02 7 NAUMANN'S HOTTENBACH BROTHERS Co., O 111 AIOU U 0 g Tlt *<Mm( Electrical Eijgirjeers. 8 Japanese Cinematograph. I zrxxj l,l ,,r h ad 2 g < yP tMiitg. Best Moterkt. O n6W Pictures I NCW Pictures I! g tts Md D, na K>s and Motors up to SH. P. always412 words
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Advertisement1975 1908-06-02 8 Shipping. Shipping.Shipping.Shipping. P. &0. Steam Navigation Company. Intended Sailings. NwMeilSCler Lltjl Breßtl. fWM linen» AIMVAU AM Humus. BRITISH INDIA Imperial German Mail Line. I MAIL SERVICE. wl\\ -t I/ OUTWABD. STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LT De I ffn. HP HE fast and well-known mail steamers of I >■» this Company sail1,975 words
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