The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 8 August 1901
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Title Section17 1901-08-08 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES- SINGAPORE. THURSDAY, 8™ AUGUST, 1901. DAILY ISSUE, No. 424917 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement832 1901-08-08 1 J* q Office. Telegraph St. £%Jl Wharve_>. Keppel Harbour. QsTEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers lor CHINA, JAPAN, PRNAN(., CKYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA, ADEN, j EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALf.-\K. MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AM) LONDON. Through Bills Oi lading issued for Persian i Gulf, Continental and American Ports, aKo 'or CwM Coast. MAIL LINEb. OUTWARD832 words
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Advertisement704 1901-08-08 1 PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSH, P COMPANY OCCIDKNTAL AND ORIBHTAI STEAMSHIP COMPANY AND rpOVO RISEN KAISHA (OKIIsTJI. B> U, CO.) VIA INLAND >fe\ t)H lAPAN ANU HONOI ULU. Through PHS->ak»e Tickets graMad "i Kngl.ind France, and Germany by -ill trans-A 1 tntit hf.e-. of steamers, and to the princip.il i ties of704 words
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Advertisement538 1901-08-08 1 DE KONINKLIJKE PAKLTVAAKT MAATSCHAPPIf. Under Contract with thi .Nithkrunhs India (iovbrnmcnt. Agents atSincapork, ships Agency, late F. DaENDELS Co., 2-3 COLLvm CJuav IHI UKDHRMKSTIONtn D\TBS ARK OSI.T AFPROX I M ATB. Steamer C'nm Bamaetai Will he l**n«trhM tor on Krnuw* r Dali ia i»>rts An^'t. i Paaaki BHa Aaaßaaa mi538 words
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Advertisement212 1901-08-08 1 McALISTER Co. Engineering Department o R Planting, Minirg, Engineering, Carpenters Tools and RequiMt. > Portable Steam Engines and Centriluga Pumps Dicki Patent and Original Balata Halting Circular, Frame, Cro->> cut and Hand Saw 3 Hand Pumps for House and Ship use Hand Drilling Machines and Portable PofgM Cement Drain Pipes.212 words
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Advertisement721 1901-08-08 1 tIONGKONG AND SHANGHAI xx BANKING CORPORATION, PA D-UT CAPITAL $10,000,000 R SERVI KUND.— Sterling Reserve $10,000,000") ft Oliver Reservt 3,000,000 J i 3.000,(k.0 RK-ikVE LIABIMTY OP > PHOPRIETO^S 1 Hoooo.oa COOBI Of OlKlCTdili. R. SIIrAVAN Ksq. CIiAIKMAN Mob.] J Bkll-Ikving,— Okkutv Chaihman H. I T..MKIN. Km). I K. L. RICHABDSON721 words
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Advertisement450 1901-08-08 1 Ideal Milk Enriched 20 per cent. l^j^jSl Sterilized-Not Sweetened A Perfect Substitute for Fresh Milk. ftJORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETYOF NORWICH AND LONDON. Bar aalia a a a 1707. r-CR FIRK INSURANCE ONLY. IHSURBD 1335.000,000 P *'D t1i.600.000 •'•MUM M INCOMB OX>6.O<>O Insurance effected on almost everw description ot r450 words
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Advertisement124 1901-08-08 1 RISAUD Sj Kanan.': *AA o TOILET M p/'i/AnS "V";- 1 arettcs thine. IOIMSKM Vv 1 1 »WTICOtTf "flaw fwl i AN IDEAL TONIC SERRAVALLO'S B TONIC BARK IRON WINE) I 3 Nov. IS mwt MAYNARD&Co.,Ltd. WH >] Ml CHEMISTS DRUGGISTS It I VITI.I.N Pure Drugs Sarfical ami Patent McJicines Optical124 words
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Article, Illustration620 1901-08-08 2 The Singapore Free Press. THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1901. Here shall the IVm the People'! right maintain. L'nawed by influence an.) tmbribrd bf gam Here patriot Truth her glorioui prereptu draw Pl«4«e4 to Rein, on. Loraltt. and Law. IN regard to the Chinese Immigrants Bill,' an important clause of which pro620 words
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Article1124 1901-08-08 2 OwitiK to the unfavourable weather there will be no play to-day m the Ladies Lawn Tennis Tournament. There will be a practice shoot ol the Garrison Rifle Club at Tan^lin on Saturday next, the 10th inst., commencing at 3 p.m Admiral MontTuculi, id the Austrian flagship Kaiserin Elizabeth, is expected1,124 words
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Article79 1901-08-08 2 The Chinese storekeeper? and clerks em ployed m the warehouses at the Tanjong P-gar wharves cairn out on strike this morning to the number of about 220 pefiOM. Their alleged grievance is m sufficiency of pay. It is probable there have bteii causes other than79 words
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Article65 1901-08-08 2 Ihe German Transport Dresden with (jerman troops from Taku homeward bound is expected h« re immediately. The French transport Cholon is due here about the 14th and the chartered transports St. Pierre, Gallia, Massilia and Ville de Majunga are due here shortly with troops homeward bound. The Russian65 words
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124 1901-08-08 2 Austria Dishi ibtkd. London, July n.— The Russian Imperial Bank or, according to other accounts, ihe Russian Government, is advancing g.000.000 francs f^bout 1320,000) to ihe Bulgarian Government, m order to avert insolvency. The Russ.an Government will also use its influence to induce French capital ists124 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article19 1901-08-08 2 A general strike of American steel workers has been ordered for tbe 10th of August.19 words
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Article57 1901-08-08 2 Loid Lansdowne, m the House of Lord stated that the negotiations respecting Art. 1 1 of the Joint Note regarding th. question of commercial facilities, would be possibly transferred to a more convenient place than Peking, and be remitted to 1 conference including representatives of the57 words
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Article22 1901-08-08 2 The tuneral of the late Empress f-red crick will take place at Potsdam on th» 13th in st.22 words
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Article28 1901-08-08 2 A Vote of Condolence The House of Commons has unanimously passed a vote of condolence with tbe King and sympathy with the Kaiser. London, August Bth, igoi.28 words
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Article38 1901-08-08 2 Two Handicaps were bowled at the Tanglin Club last week, A. P. Bowes winning that for Class A with a score of 40 73' 77 and F. G. Penny that tor Class B, scoring 80 609 689.38 words
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Article75 1901-08-08 2 Monthly Mihal, Acolst 3rd, 1901 J. Mackenzie 47 46 11 ■>; C. Smith 47 Io 85 Major Jone^ 47 44 J. D. Mor.ro 50 48 10 88 < aptain Winter 49 47 8 K. Ihomson 53 51 ,0 33 1 V H F °P -46 53 875 words
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Article82 1901-08-08 2 Yesterday Mariappen received six months rigorous imprisonment for causing grievous hutt and Pakin at:as Govindasamy m discharged. Tan Kirn Leong was convicted of faKe personation and Ng Kiat of abetment, each receiving nine months rigorous imprison ment. Ihe trial of Salbuga and Subrailo, tht two native soldiers of82 words
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LADIES' LAWN TENNIS CLUB TOURNAMENT.
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Article80 1901-08-08 2 LAMM 1 and Gentlemen's Doubles Hamdk »r A. Class. Mis-, J. Gunn and Mr. MacDougall beat Mrs. Robertson and Mr. Faber, 6—5, 6—2. Miss Gunn and Mr. Penny beat Mrs. Salmann and Mr. Mosley, 6 I, 6—5. Mrs. Kerr and Mr. F. D. Mactageart beat Mr. and Mrs.80 words
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Article95 1901-08-08 2 Ladibs' and Gentlemen s Doubles Handk ap B. Class. Mrs. Coleridge and Mr. Von Berg v. Mrs. Preston and Mr. Rainnie. Mrs. Kerr and Mr. F. D. Mactaggart v. Miss Salzmann and Mr. J. G. Mactaggart. Mrs. Farrant and Mr. Webb v. Mrs. Adam and Capt. Dewing.95 words
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Article42 1901-08-08 2 Ladies' Singles Handicap. Mrs. Kerr v. Mrs. Gansloser. Mrs. Pickering v. Mrs. Saunders. Lauibs' Doubles Handicap Mrs. Sal/mann and Mrs. Coleridge v. M' Preston and Mrs. Newton. Miss M. and Miss J. Gunn v. Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Robertson.42 words
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Article64 1901-08-08 2 There are still not a few friends m Siaga pore of Capt. Jasper Maync. now Chiei Constable of SufT ilk, who will be pleased to know that that gallant officer (once A. D. C. to Sir Frederick Weld) has won at Bisley the Halford Memorial Cup, 15 shob at 90064 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement637 1901-08-08 2 Kcllp Walsl), Cimitea, 32, Ranks Place Recent Books on Mining. Practical Treatise on Hydraulic Mining m Prospecting for Minerals, by S. H. California, by A. J. Bowie $13-5° Co 3 Hydraulic Mining, by Capt. Long- Prospectors Handbook, by J.W. ridge 1 vols #7»5° Anderson P2.25 Ore and Stone Mining, by637 words
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Advertisement151 1901-08-08 2 Piano Bargains ChieHy the property of gentlemen tfone home, and sent m for sale without reserve. All with IRON I RAMES. and m GOOD order Cash. Wagner $150 Chappell 200 Suter 200 Robinson Piano Co. 235 Broadwood 250 Bridgeport (nearly nrv.) 250 Brinsmead 275 Rachals (upright grand) 325 do (grand)151 words
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Advertisement772 1901-08-08 2 FOR SALE AN Australian Horse, and Carriage m good order. Good bargain— trial jfiTen. Apply HORSE," c/o Free Press. Aug 6 20 8. FOR SALE A USTKALIAN horso and Victoria, m first class order. Apply X. O. K\oFree Press. Aug ft I FOR SALE A GAMBIER Press with Pump complete772 words
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Advertisement664 1901-08-08 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. TOLST (~IODOWNS Nos. 188 to 193 Cecil Street, at a rental of $100 monthly \or each. No farther payments required except* rent. Apply to KHOO SIOK WAN, Boat Quay. Aug 8 UiC Singapore Government Railway ""TENDERS are invited for the .supply of rations x to cooling on the664 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous190 1901-08-08 2 The Week. Thursday, 2th Hi<l Water =—3.493., $.44 p. Tug of War. R.E. v. 12th Co. (B leamj Singapore Catholic Club Dramatic hnter ment, 9 p. Friday, 9th Hij{h Water 59 a., 4.51 p. P. O. Mail Homewards closes, b a. S.V.A. Maxim Gun Drill, 5.15 p. S.V.R. Company Drill,190 words
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Article885 1901-08-08 3 The case of William Brodie, IM c all of the schooner Env y, who was charged on rem i>efore Mr. Green m the Fourth M.j- Pirate'- t l^st Saturday, was resumed jester. the following evidence was taken. Papau said the defendant was cook and that she was885 words
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Article190 1901-08-08 3 rhib is a specimen of American eloquence, from a San Francisco newspaper report "When shall this Government of ours CCMt to have influence lam an expansionist. If I had lived m Jetterson's time I would have been for acquiring Louisiana if m Polks time, for Texas and New190 words
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Article201 1901-08-08 3 'iKRMAN FIMN THKI IT MIQHI BICOMI I Frami o-Ri ssiam Lake. Berlin, July y— The Votntcht ZlittMg complains that thost German politicians who insist that Germany ha 1 none but comnercial interest* m Morocco do iheir country ill service. The i^uesuon, 1 writes the Liberal orj;an, "m whose201 words
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Article2750 1901-08-08 3 Johh Little Co. v. E. Wallace. Yesterday mornii g in the Supreme Cou t, before i Mr. Justice Law, the above case was heard. It is an action m winch Messrs. J. Little and Co. seek for an injunction to restrain Mr. E. Wailace from canning on2,750 words
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Article73 1901-08-08 3 A New Press telegram of the 20th inst. from Peking says A duel took place it is 1 sported, a few days ago m Peking between a British and a Russian officer. The Russian made some offensive remarks with regard to the British army, m the hearing of the Englishman,73 words
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Article147 1901-08-08 3 The following properties were disposed of at Powell &Co.'ss<ile-r< om jesteiday: All that valuable leasehold land situate at Mirb.u Road, near the Singapore River, North Campong Malacca, area 12,600 square feet comprised m Government Leases Nos. 1003, 1005, 1006, 1356, 1357, and 1358 for 999 years subject147 words
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Article394 1901-08-08 3 Masts to bb Cli and Toihampik < lurvd. In designing ilie new t>pe of 18,000 ton battleships a fresh system has been followed. Nava Officeis of I i>{h standing and mu<h experience m handling bittleslwps were a^ked to point out defects m ihe existing sh ps394 words
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Article49 1901-08-08 3 Corps Orders by Major the Hon'ble A. Murray, Commandant, Singapore Volunteer Corps, Head Quarter Office, Fort Fullerton, Singapore, August Bth, 1901. General Meeting. There will be a General Meeting of the S.V.C. m the Drill Hall on Friday 23rd August, the time to be notified hereafter.49 words
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Article269 1901-08-08 3 1. Duties:— Orderly Officer for the ensuing week Lieut. F. Hilton. Orderly N. C. O. for the ensuing week Bombr. W. A. Hayward. 2. Parades Monday 12th, at 5.15 p.m. Maxim Drill. Tuesday 13th, at 5.15 p.m. do. Wednesday 14th, at 5.15 p.m. do. Friday 16th, at269 words
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Article100 1901-08-08 3 1. IH'riES:— Orderly Officer for ihe ensuing week Lm! B>:. fc-U-i.^ Orderly N.C.O. for the ensun.^ «veek A I oy. Corpl. L. T. Kaston. B Caf. Corpi. C. H. Follett. 2. Parmjbs FsiOAl I'Ah, at 5. 15 p.m. Company Drill (drill orderj. SirtKNf.TH 1 lie undermentioned gentiemen100 words
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Article71 1901-08-08 3 (COHRECTEU UP TO August Om London B»i.k m/= i/il <', m-"^ 1 1 1 lr f Pr>v .tc credits J n/a i/l document.*- j oa/.» i/ 1 1 credit*. 6 m/- FRANCE, drmar.<; jermanv, detaaad k>7 'ndia, T.T 145^ Hongkong demand pm* Yokohama, demar: o%pm. lava, demand 116! Manila,71 words
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Article115 1901-08-08 3 (August 8.1 loo.js •^mbier lo.^o f übe No. i 1 3 87 i 1 '.c!' frdit ny b'|«OT< 29.2s do. WUM, (Fair 1.;W— 5%) 45. Nutmeg- It* l« r sdo. (80s lo lh. It] 64 Macr 1 LUnda) ,9a Cloves Ambei ■>.•!) 33 LtbcrianCoifee 17.50 Tap.-:i. 'in^ll P**fl fl115 words
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Article197 1901-08-08 3 Quotvtioh. p AID# Dividends '•lank n; hMM *nd Japan, Ltd. I Nominal. Deferred. Bell's Asbestos Kastern Agency. Nominal. J t Bersawah Gold Mine Co. $3.75 Sellers. Jc Clear Water Dairy Farm Ltd. |ioo > I)O Fraser and Neave Ltd. $86. 6% Debt Par year igo197 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement188 1901-08-08 3 A YOUNG LADY'S LIFE SAVED. At Panama. Colombia, by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Dr. ('has. II Utter, a prominent physician, <>l Panama, Colombia, m a recent letter state*; Last March I had as a patient a young lady sixteen year* of age, who had a very bad attack188 words
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Advertisement317 1901-08-08 3 OCEAN I^^ STEAM NEDERLAN!) 'AiK STQOMVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN lons. Tons. ■ttcrti.. M 7°«gf Myrmidon 2870 Afamem, -joii 3809 *J a 70J9 Orestes v 4053 .4/cimok* 6743 Patroclui 550Q Anchises 2729 Peltus 7500 •rfn^wor 5531 Polyphemui jto, Calchas 6748 /Viam 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4653 Pyrrhus 3621 Deucalion 7030317 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous658 1901-08-08 3 MAIL NOTES The Americans are utilising wireless telegraphy for the purpose of transmitting pictures. The Roman Catholic Bishops m the United Kingdom have published a protest against tht Sovereign, on his accession, denouncing any special doctrines, The Sultan is said 10 be highly gratified by thf Khedive's visi', which, it658 words
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Miscellaneous71 1901-08-08 3 A'C3 trier Keport. fAaajM 7.) Taketi at Kandang Kerbau Hospital Observatory. y. A. m. li i. m. 'j p. m Bar. red. Kah. MM* 29 79J 29.WU TemperAtnre &*•<• HJ Wet Bulb Thermometer... 78.0 77.G 77.4 Dir. of Wind S s B.W. s.K. Max. Temp, m shade 17J9 Mm. do.71 words
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Miscellaneous924 1901-08-08 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Men-of-Wai Flag and Tons Commanders Arrived From For When Kosnr.o Brit, aloop .:>80 Hunilton ju ne UkM r Kan.hcr Kn r Uo| Li/.. I( 1.. U.,tM) U Other Vcoseli* Fla g b;dt Tons M.steri Arrived From Cons.tjnees A— tialhi !<"'♦ K-klk.t i,,iv" a Boaatcai Ir J Bal.ala,,924 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement752 1901-08-08 4 Tp LET HOUSE No. 40, Killiney Road, b> JOSEPH ELIAS, 27 Malacca Street. Jane 13 TO LET T7UKNISHED for six months. :i Ixdroouj-, I r sitting rooms, near tow-u. Water laid on. Apply X. X. c/o Wft Presi. Aug-i T*O LET FUKNISHHD. Salamat Bukit Timah Koad. Apply to N N.752 words
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Advertisement954 1901-08-08 4 WANTED. D V a bachelor, one well furnished room, by the end of this month. Apply to Q. I c/o tree Pruu WANTED VOL'Nli LAJFY ASSISTANT, lor the PhotoI graphic Studio ouc capable and willing to learn the minor branches of the business and Msid generally. Apply to C'AMKKA." c/o954 words
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Advertisement300 1901-08-08 4 w^^m A SE??J& tERS JHUMta WINES SPIRITS PROVISIONS, ETC. Price Lists and Order Books on application. l aly :H ss Really, E^tSHfittti fl xiid Coope Co. ALE STOUT Price $1.80 per doz. pints Price $11 per case of 7 doz. pints Delivered free within 3 milt--* radius. W. A Wafford300 words
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Advertisement304 1901-08-08 4 fe janoline; mM **9^ r^%A 'oilct 'l-anolinc' vuw<$ r '^T (©'''"T^^l linoHn^ ''.M.ct S..ap iPw>. ■v- Iyy INVALID the AGED. Tl Z^ "It is invalt!a.bie." i rr< ,-l-nd r ln ..^db, OM :ne C010n.,, .nd A»t .d r-. Benson's Watches (^J^^U st'l-XIAI.I.Y MA\n.U-i;RKH KJK i. j^SSmL THE FIELD" WATCH O^k304 words
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Advertisement230 1901-08-08 4 Bricks AND Firebricks THE ALEXANDRA BRICKWORKS Co,. Ltd. Akh NOW PREPARED ro SI PPLY Bricks at $15 per 1000. Firebricks at $75 per 1000. Fireclay at $27.50 per ton. Spec i.ility m Boiler Seating! and Boiler Covers male to oidt r. For fuithtr particulars apply to THE BORNEO Co Ltd.,230 words
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Advertisement707 1901-08-08 4 NOBEL'S Explosives Co., Ltd GLASGOW. MANUFACTURERS Ot Dynamite, Gelignite, Gelatine Dynamitt, Blasting Gelatine r Detonators, afta kinds or Safety Puses, m Electric Blasting Apparatus The above Explosives, being all manufactured m Great Britain, are made t oast the high standard of safety and purtr tests tmpos'd by the British Government707 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous878 1901-08-08 4 ISS E L S |Xf ('TED, Gii .1 11 1 Lcrc known) 'i luc baraj aad Uaa A'cn-ol- ;ir. I II Ms., <I. .Hi. 1. 1. .li..- Aug Ariadne, (•••r., Kiel, <lv< i 4ag i I SJT, ll M.S IWtMllOUtll, due Aug I) I .fit i-i«-i t.-iiix, Toulon, dae Aug878 words
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