The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 2 November 1901
1901-11-02
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Title Section18 1901-11-02 1 Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. THIRD SERIES. SINGAPORE SATURDAY, 2 nd NOVEMBER, *****. DAILY ISSUE, NO. 432318 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement762 1901-11-02 1 TJ^ Office. Telegraph St. fig Wharves. Keppel Harbour. O STEAM NAVIGATION Co. Steamers for CHINA, JAPAN, PEN ANG, CEYLON, INDIA, AUSTRALIA. AI>RN. EGYPT, MARSEILLES, GIBRALTAR, MALTA, BRINDISI, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. Through Bills of Lading issued for Ptrnan Gulf, Continental and Amtrican Ports, also or Chin* CoMt. MAIL LINES. OUTWARD HOMEW\R--1901762 words
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Advertisement754 1901-11-02 1 I Pacific mail steamship COMPANY ACCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL I O STEAMSHIP COMPANY rpOYO Ki^EN KAI3KA VIA INLAND SEA OH lAPAN ANU HONOiULUThro*** p**-*-. ed A JJ?*,,": 1 Prance a*d <> m*"v b> ill tran*- Atlantic lines ol steamer*, and k, lh< principal "V.2 United States <**»* KAle9 <t»yb* obtain** I754 words
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Advertisement938 1901-11-02 1 SCOTCH WHISKIES. j ,kK |th WM VAI IK IN THE MA '.X Hag Brand, 10 years old. $12 per case, duty extra (Specially Recommended.) V. V.O. 8 per case, duty extra. OBTAINABLE FROM RETAIL CTOAI.KRs OK McALISTER Co., S<"IE AGE S i The Only Ih4kineofti< ;w -.Me- a Ctrl rtctttat938 words
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Advertisement726 1901-11-02 1 LJONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. PAID-UP CAPITAL ft 0.000.000 RKSKRVB PUND*— Sterling Reserve Jio.coo.oco') 7 e O oco Silver Reservt I 3.750,000 >* k ;NfKVIt ;.lAB",|TV 'Jh PKOPWiETOV liaooa^oc Court or Uibbctdk*. ft, Shiwan, Esq. Chairman. Hon J J BbLL-IRVINO,— OCPUTY ChAICMAN H. K. Tonkins, E*q. < L. Richardson B*9.726 words
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Advertisement513 1901-11-02 1 TSJORWTCH UNION FIRE INSUR x^ ANCF r>OC!ETY OP NORWICH AWD LONDON. If il n t7e. FOR >f R !NSI'RANCK ONLY. Amount i 3 i. 000,000 Lo-sisPaio 1,600,000 Pkimium i«c< f g06,000 Intormnce effected on almost every description at property at current rates of premium. T 'ORNKO Co., Ltd. A «7^H513 words
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Advertisement474 1901-11-02 1 HATIONAL AWARD i 16,600 f. /f it an tinttbn and «QHotiMs hifhlf iMttiioui *m*4f" (ThbLamcstJ »The Ideal Tonic arrellons m cmi of FEVER, Weaknttt, j Lou of AppctiU, Nenronsn«M, EihaaitiOD. Also prepared with IRON for Oyspepsia, Anemia, Chlorosis, tit. of Hi xtm trs %n J'o*f». PAWUB 20, Bo« da foi<^474 words
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Article, Illustration495 1901-11-02 2 The Singapore Free Press. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1901. Mere shall the Preis the Teople'* right maintain Unaw«4 bf mfluence and unbrito4 by gam her* f»tri«t Troth her clarions pr«esrts Jra»PMaM lo MUrM. UnJtr. u< Uw. A. launch will leave for the Swimming Club on Sunday, at 3 p.m. The old495 words
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471 1901-11-02 2 H. M. S. BRISK ATHLETIC SPORTS. The Brisk Sports were held yesterday I afternoon on the Race Course, cummm- 1 ring at 2.30 p.m., and although the sky I was overcast and threatened rain, only I a tew drops fell, and the clouds only tended to m?.ke the afternoon cool,471 words
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Article1191 1901-11-02 2 i Quicquid agunt homines nostritstfimg MtUi i Jt'VBKAL. Are the English degenerating? The Topicist can't help feeling that they are so long as he reads London newspapers. For the Cockney Press has again lost its head over the war and because H. M. Ministers are not1,191 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article11 1901-11-02 2 Foreign ports have declared Liverpool to be plague-inflected.11 words
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Article26 1901-11-02 2 It is officially stated that four servants m the Central Hotel m Glasgow have been attacked by plague. One of these has died.26 words
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Article38 1901-11-02 2 The Porte Yields* The Paris newspapers state that Admiral Caillard has returned to Toulon owing to a telegram from Constantinople yielding to the French demands. The French squadron however, contU nues to remain m readiness.38 words
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Article26 1901-11-02 2 (Later.) A Contradiction. The statement of Admiral Caillard's re turn is incorrect It is expected that he will reach Turkish waters on Monday.26 words
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Article21 1901-11-02 2 Another Boer Laager Surprised. Col. Kekewich has surprised and captured Van Albert's laager, taking 78 prisobers mckding Coff\«aandant Klopper.21 words
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Article22 1901-11-02 2 The Federal House of Representatives has rejected a vote of want of confidence moved on account of the Tariff.22 words
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Article44 1901-11-02 2 Its Bewildering Surpluses. The American Treasury is so overflowing ftiih revenues that the Treasurer has bren forced to redeem a million dollars wcth of Treasury bonds to prevent the depletion of the currency circulation m the country. London, November 2nd, /go/.44 words
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Article305 1901-11-02 2 The undermentioned tartans, which have been approved by the Commander-in-Chief lor the pipers of Native Corps, will be adopted, as patterns now m use wear out Punjab Command, "Graham" Bengal, "Campbell"; Madras, "Old Stewart," and Bombay, Urquhart." It is announced that orders have been given for the construction of two305 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement450 1901-11-02 2 Kdip waisD, cimiua, 32, Rames Place tee latest no\ klties m A Suitable Christmas Cards Home Christmas Cards kor home fbiends. a larg^bl^tion of Fables ft Folk-T^les from an The Newest Designs of Cards Eastern Forest FOR PRINTING OWN NAME 8c GREETI NGS BY W. SKEAT, BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED Hand-painted Christmas450 words
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Advertisement101 1901-11-02 2 Auction Sale of VII CHRISTMAS TOYS •i i. arrived per s.h. Sutvia). AT OUR SALE-ROOM Thursday, ~}th November, at 1 1 a.m. Alargv assortment of up-to-date Toys comprising a large number of mechanical novelties, a choice collection of dolla, toy, tea set* .in- 1 coffoe seta, magic lanterns, railways, cannons,101 words
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Advertisement577 1901-11-02 2 Auction Sale of A SECOND HAND BILLIARD TABLE By Thurston ft Co. At oar Sale-room on Tuesday $th November, at a.m. A second-hand fall siaed Billiard Tabto, by i Thurston k Co., London, with accessor ies. Now on view. POWELL k Co .—Auctioneers. Oct 29 5.11 I Freehold Building Site577 words
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Advertisement584 1901-11-02 2 TO-DAY'S ADVERTISEMENTS. I LOST HTHK ORIGINAL GRANT of the Jonom 1 Siram 8w M lls. A reward will be given to any one restoring it to Dato J Meldmm, Iskander Hall, Johore. For Sale. A SMALL Steam Launch. Apply to H. PATBBBON, Consulting Eagiaeer. I WANTED I "TO bny an584 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous206 1901-11-02 2 The Week Saturday, and High Water 2.10 a., 12.9 p. All Souls' Day. Cricket— Royal Artillery v. G.R.C. S.CC. and Xf v. RE. Garrison Rifle Club Practice, Tanglia, 3 p. "Charley's Aunt," Town Hall, 8.45 p. Sunday. 3rd High Water 3.11 a., 2.30 p. 22 nd after Trinity. Emperor of206 words
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Article1093 1901-11-02 3 More of the Estimate*. The Legislative Council met yesterday afternoon, to further consider the Fstimates for 1902 All the Singapore members were present. The Colonial Secretary brought up correspondence regarding the coast ruction of the Singapore-Kianji Railway. The paper was laid on the table. At the instance of1,093 words
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Article268 1901-11-02 3 19 ji. The Team respresenting Singapore m the Inter-Colonial Match 1901, shot at the Tatigltn Rang*" this morning m g «od shooting weatlu-r Th« re has been consider ablr difficulty m getting together the team this year on account ol the short limr available for practice, the268 words
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Article642 1901-11-02 3 SIAM AND KELANTAN The Ratgltek Correspondent of The Timts wrues, with r p%rA to the question that h•< b-en rated by a concession grated by the Raj«h of Ke<anun to Mr. R W. Duff, on behalf of po*rr. ful London syndicate of h anciers Under this concession he h<s acquired642 words
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Article94 1901-11-02 3 St. Andrew's Cathedral. 7 a.m. Matins. (Parade Service). 7.45 a.m Holy Communion (Choral). 9am. Holy Commu'ion (non-choral). 4 p.m. Children's Servic and Address. 5.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon. St. Matthew's Church, Sepoy Lives--B.is P*m. Evensong and Sermon. Bethesda, Bras Basah Road. a.m. Worship and The Lord's Supper. 594 words
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Article1106 1901-11-02 3 (Via Ceyltn.) London, October 25th.— A T.mti Shanghai teJefrom says that the Emperar, replying to th« vigorous protests of the Southern Viceroys against the Manchurian Convraion, asks what means he can adopt to oppose Russia, and what prospect there is of the effective 'support of Great Britain and Japan.1,106 words
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Article72 1901-11-02 3 The Dutch mail steamer Afactsuvcker connecting with the outward and homeward German mails, is due here on Monday from Batavia. The French Transport Cachar left for Marseilles yesterday evening after coaling. The P. and O. mail Btramer Ballamrat with the English mails of nth October arrived from Europe72 words
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Article988 1901-11-02 3 One of the most prolific sources of danger m ocean travel is d< relict*— partly sunken wrecks often of ships which nave been abandoned. They lie on ocean highways, and nuny a "missing vessel has met its fate by runing into one of them. Some of tHese derelicts988 words
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Article62 1901-11-02 3 Two million four hundred **iou<and roubles have been assigned by the^Rusnan Government for the purpose of developing the Somehow coal f^ Ids m the neighbourj hood of Nakhodka Bay, Siberia, east of Peter the Greit B y, rend«-ring the Russian Pacific squadron lndr pendent of foreign coal. T c fields62 words
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Article78 1901-11-02 3 (Corrected up to November 2.) On London. Bank 4 i/ii I demand i/iof Private credits 3 ra/s i/iirV documents 3 m/s i/ils credits 6 m/s l/lff France, demand 238 GIiMANV, demand i 93 India, T. T i 4 ii Hongkong, demand j% pm Yokohama, demand.. 64% pm Java, demand...78 words
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Article96 1901-11-02 3 (November 2\ Tin.......... 166 12 da. Cob. New Pepper, Black (ordinary S'p*»*, deTWhte, (Fair L/W-^t) J;. 50 Nutmsgs uos to the Uv) do. (80s to th. ib>«. Mace (Bai>da)..««. rg CWvss (Assbsina) Liserian Cones... H |n do. medium oeaH (F.i. do.) 11l d- 5" Fair 13 Psan Sago, irnall...96 words
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Article225 1901-11-02 3 o. fc v yOOTATIOIT. p AID DlTtD.lt... Bank ol China and Japan, Lid. fc i Nominal. La Tiierred. A.s/ Bell's Asbestos Eastern Age-icy. Nominal. Benawah Gold Mine Co. 14.75 Sales. t*c Gear Wat«r Dairy Farm Ltd. 1 100 jfoo F^^dN^Ui $84 Sso io^for^.goo Hongkong and225 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement935 1901-11-02 3 WILSON Co. PHOTOGRAPHERS 17, ARMENIAN STREET. Telephone No. 272. The Finest Studio m charge of skilled and oxporienced hands working with tho latest and best appliances All descriptions of Photos ta en and finished as XMAS and NEW YEAR CAHDS at our ordinary prioeu Photos can bu taken m our935 words
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Advertisement324 1901-11-02 3 OCEAN |f^ STEAM SHIP |j^ Co. AND NEDERLAN SGHE STOOM VAART MAATSCHAPPIJ OCEAAN. Tons. Tons. Athillti 7043 Myrmidon 2870 7011 Nestor 3809 i 4;«« 7039 Ortsits 4653 d/ci«oi« 6743 Patroclw 5509 Anchiset 3739 Peleus 7500 Antencr 5531 Polyphemus 2613 Calehas 6748 /"r««*i 2845 Cyclops 2066 Prometheus 5570 Dardanus 4»53 Deucalion324 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous380 1901-11-02 3 MAILS CLOSE To-day. Foe p>r AC Bangkek Chow Tai 3 rM Asahan k Deli As«han 3 m Ojambie Caro ma 4 rM Palembang Batavia SwaerHecroon 4rM Pe "a n X Hong Bee 4 rM Batu Pahat Sultana 4 pm Malacca fee. Sappho 4 rM Billuon. Jtc. Coen 4 rM Muntok380 words
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Miscellaneous968 1901-11-02 3 VESSELS IN PORT. Me- of- War Flag cod Tons C mm.nders Arrived Prom For When Brink Brit. 01^^1770 Martin Oct 17 Dindings UncerUir, 8o«"b Slangy 650 Backe Oct 29 Bangkok (n.-ertain Other VetMlt Flags ft Tom Masters Amwd From Consignees For Who* Amherst Brit 108 Angu* Nov 1 KelanUin W968 words
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Article49 1901-11-02 4 PRINCE ;CUUJ. HONGKOMG: An Official Visit t '.e Qovenwr. (Special U ihe Singafi^t Free Press.) Hongkong, Oct. 30th. Prince Chun who arrived at Hongkong by the German mail has paid a visit to H. E. Sir Henry Blake. The Prince was accorded a royal salute on Unding.49 words
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REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
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Article32 1901-11-02 4 A New Treaty. The Daily Chronicle correspondent at Washington says that Lord Pauncefote has received authorisation 10 negotiate and sipn a new Canai treaty with the U. S. Government.32 words
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Article27 1901-11-02 4 Narrow Escape of Botha. Col. Rimington, by a long night marc!. ne»rly captured Louis Boiha, who boltoH hastily, leaving a quantity of his paper* behind.27 words
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Article44 1901-11-02 4 The Boer Hunt Progressing. Col. Byog's column captured 22 Boer prisoners, including two Field-Cornf-ts. Col. Fortescue's column, after run ing i fight all day, killed tour and captuie<; 54 1 prisoners, also 36 waggons, and much si«ck j London, October j/st, iyoi44 words
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Article24 1901-11-02 4 Additional Cavalry. The Cavalry Brigade at Aldrrahot is ordered to be m readiness to proceed to South Africa, m a fortnight. i24 words
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Article36 1901-11-02 4 A French Naval Demonstration. The Paris newspapers announce the de- j parture from Toulon of a portion of the Mediterranean squadron tor the Levant for the purpose of making a demonstration against Turkey.36 words
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Article17 1901-11-02 4 The French Squadron. Admiral Caillard commands the squadron which left Toulon with sealed orders.17 words
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Article43 1901-11-02 4 Safe Arrival Home. Narrow Escape from an Iceberg. H. M. S. Ophir, with the L)uke and j Duchess of Cornwall and York, lias arrived j m the Solent. The ship on her voyage narrowly escaped J collision with an iceberg.43 words
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Article19 1901-11-02 4 %^jfc. The Lancet declares that certain un rumours about the King's health j a '^Si^ely baseless.19 words
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Article34 1901-11-02 4 Further ReinforC, ncntSj The Cavalry Brigade whic is m readi j ness at Aldershot for senrit lo goui'v Africa includes the 7th Hussars, ia w^.jn Prince Arthur of Cunnaught is a »ui>auer<i34 words
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Article23 1901-11-02 4 Arrangements are being made 10 send out large drafts of infantry and artillery m November. Londtn, November Ist, 1901.23 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement314 1901-11-02 4 For :-ale A L'STKALIAN Mare, with complete harneta and dog-cart almost new. Owner leaving Colony. Price *300. Apply L. 8 c/o Free Press. Oct 29 v.c. For Sale pHESTNLT GHnKI and BLACK MAKK. Victoria (Lambert) built one year ago. Apply TAXGLIX, Woodstock. Oct W v.c For Sale HKITTLKB Polo Ponies,314 words
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Advertisement957 1901-11-02 4 FOR 8AI-E f\VB "Premier" High G^jJ^fe-) 1 411 Apply MANAGIB. F«« A N efficient Compositor for jo> work. One able t* to read manuscript. Apply P.. co Fr** Pr**s Nurse or Companion A SITUATION wanted by a Buropean. Good references. Apply M.P. c/o frM Prtu I Oct iX) 7tl1 A957 words
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Advertisement440 1901-11-02 4 F^VSER &rNEAVE'S I AEftATED WATERS RECOGNISED AS THE BERT IN THE EAST j PURITY AND EXCELLENCE GUARANTEED. Fraser Neave, Limited, SINGAPORE AND PENANG. A««2S HOWARTH ERSKINE, LIMITED. ENGINEERS AND CONTRACTORS "SPECIALITY" Mining Machinery and Appliances WINDING GEARS ENGINES, BOILERS, PUMPS, j STEEL PIPE LINES FITTINGS. I The Pulsometer. (TRADK MA440 words
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Advertisement510 1901-11-02 4 NOTICE QN the s( October, th e CIGAR FACTORY of Manila, known as the 'Maria Cristina" with ail ri^htv wa» |..i.. ha«ed aft.d formed into a limited Company, under %fre style Maria ristina Compania Anonima v*anufacturerade Tabacos y Cigarrill s Ltd. L «il ti:e -11.- of a !,-,v tariff the510 words
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Advertisement891 1901-11-02 4 Board ft Lodging A LARGE room with verandah, to be ha 4 m j River Valley Koad. Suited tor two bacbe- j lots, or a married oouple. From Ist Deoomber, 1901. Apply O. 1)., c/o Free Press. Oct26 ttjis. ao. Furnished House \X/ANTED from January lit for small family. J891 words
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Advertisement705 1901-11-02 4 BLlCmensderfer 1 Typewriters. G Urn RANTEE \\TE WarrJjt all of our Machines t 0 v v be oC opoD Workmanship and MATERIAL, andlgree to furnish free within one year, any pkrts that may wear out break, if not cauked by misuse or neglect TheJßlickensdcrfer Manufacturing Co o<*3Q L 7 n705 words
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