Straits Echo, 4 December 1906
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Title Section35 1906-12-04 1 Straits Echo t>MLV CHRONICLE OP EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 4. $24 Per Annum. PENANG. TUESDAY, 4th DECEMBER, 1906. Single Copy, 10 cents. No 278.35 words
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Advertisement1223 1906-12-04 1 TIQER BRAND CEMENT. *v «S» •f* *e IN FOR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. Capital I'aid'up Reserve Fund Reserve Liability!of Proprietors J 2800,000 j 2975,000 XBOO,OOO Head Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET, LONDON. Hoiultay Bangkok Batavia Calcutta1,223 words
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Advertisement21 1906-12-04 1 SOLE AGENTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. a Co Si O m -O C 3 Co N N NO^ ‘HTV SiSSVa TIANC LEE Co21 words
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Article824 1906-12-04 2 (Coutintuil from yetlerdm/ti ittne) Municipal Loan Bill The Acting Colonial Treasurer then moved the second reading of the Singapore Municipal Water Works (Loan) Bill (Bill To enable the Municipal Commissioners of Singapore to borrow certain sums from Government iu excess of their statutory borrowing (lowers for the construction824 words
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Advertisement76 1906-12-04 2 A Prominent Publisher Fmlorses ChamberIain's Cough Remedy. Mr. Leon <J. S’reefer, proprietor of the ouester, t'ajie Colony, <S7 no vs: I' or I lie post seven yeais, or since we have l»»en in Soiuh Africa, Chamlierlaiu’s Cough lias always l*een kept in our bouseliolil. My wife has found it to76 words
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Advertisement749 1906-12-04 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. >T OTICE is lierebv given that for the election of a Municipal Commissioner f«»r Ihe years 1907, 1908 1909, which will be held on Thursday, the 6th December next. Dr. P. V. Locke, Bachelor of Medicine and Master in Surgery, Edinburgh, of Np. 15 Anson Road, is the749 words
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Advertisement713 1906-12-04 2 It doesn’t pay to allow your linen to bo rubbed and banged to tatter» upon rough stones. Insist upon Sunlight Soap being used in the Sunlight Way, and you will save money. Full directions ere givn upon the wrapper round each tablet. It always pays to use Sunlight Soap. XMAS713 words
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Advertisement191 1906-12-04 2 TO LET. HOUSES Nos. 0 aud 21, Penang Road Apply to Md A RIFF. 20-11-00 733 uc TO 3JBT. HOUSE No. 4, Cl>ina Street. Very eeutral, suitable for office, Geueral Store, Bank Ac. Alterations will be made to suit tenant Apply to Owner on the Premises. 15-11-00 721 FOR SALE.191 words
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Advertisement355 1906-12-04 2 FOR. JOHN MARTIN, MINER. A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF Tales of lhe Fen," Chronicles of the Carburettor Club," In Peril in Penang," etc. PRICE 50 CENTS CAN BE HAD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., 226. 2.12. Reach Street, Penang. “Straits Echo” BUSINESS DIRECTORY. MINERAL WATER355 words
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Shipping.
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Article182 1906-12-04 3 Deucalion, Br. s s., 4476, Jackson, did Dec., Singapore, 1st Dec, Geu., W M. A Co. Jai'ara, Br. as., 747, Stcenborg, drd Dec., Singapore, 1st Dec., Geu., —H. L. t Co. Perak, Br. s.s., 519, Olsen, 3rd Dec., Singapore, 1st Dec., Geu., —S. S. S. Co. Pin Seng, Br.182 words
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Article52 1906-12-04 3 4th Deckmbk». Hole Canton, for Edie, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Pin Seng, for Port Swettenham Singapore. Perak, for Port Swetlenham and Singapore. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Fitzj atriek, fo r Rangoon. Dunera, for Singapore. Frying Fi.*h, for Port Weld and TaipiLg. R. Halewyn, for Batu Balira52 words
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Article27 1906-12-04 3 Vegsels From A iff '1 Due G. A pear A. Apear Trieste •Singapore Calcui hi Singapore A A A.&Co A.A.A.ttC' S.K.&Co. G tli Dec. loth 7th27 words
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Article25 1906-12-04 3 I rgfrln F>>r .4 jrnh< I/i'itra* 0. A [KMr Calcutta 7tli Dec. A. A pear Sing» pore A.A A.&Collth Trieste Trieste S If. 4Co.25 words
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Article87 1906-12-04 3 For >, Teluk Anson—Per Langkat, to-morrow, i 2 p.m. Paugkor—Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow ami Amoy —Per /f my Bee to-morrow, 3 p.m. Del', Baj to, Fdie aud T. Serna we—Per Van d*r Parra. 6th instant, uoou. Singapore, China aud Japau—Per SinPa, f 6tli87 words
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Advertisement1454 1906-12-04 3 (S HIPPIN G.) TM» a IS. II. Co. Ksj ecleJ Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards i>«c. 5 s.8. Simla connecting with do do s.8. China s.8. India s.8. Mongolia It* e.s. Della J hr. 8.8. Arcadia Homewards. l*ec. W 8.8. Malta connecting with Himalaya 22 8.8. Devanha do s.s.1,454 words
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Advertisement194 1906-12-04 3 ASIATIC STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. INDO-JAVA UNI; A. S. N. Co.’s Flkkt. The Company n aintaius a first class service of steair.ers currying both passengers and cargo direct from Calcutta and Rangoon to the following ports in Java Batavia Pasoeroean Samara ng Pekalongau Soerabaya Cheribou Banjoewangi The Compauv’s Steamers also194 words
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Article, Illustration97 1906-12-04 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone.— JSmer> on Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.» CRITERION PRESS, U<l., No. 226—232. Reach Street, Penan». PRICE: DAILY LOCAL per annvn OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL BDITION (Post Free) SIS CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 jr.A.— All business communications97 words
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Article886 1906-12-04 4 Last evening the annual general meeting of the Penang Volunteer Corps was held at the Drill If all. Wo are not reporting the meeting, for we consider that the proceedings should he considered as being of a private nature. Let it suffice to sav, then, that the Commandant, Captain886 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article352 1906-12-04 4 To in Kkitok tu ruß Sik.wis Echo Dear Sir, —As a member of the Penang j Literary and Debating Society, I am verv sorry indeed to sfe that 4 A Disappointed Cue’s” letter has not had the effect of rousing the Committee from the stupor into which352 words
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Article248 1906-12-04 4 We are informed that, owing to the heavy rains in Deli, Matsuo’s Cinematograph show will not proceed to that port but will continue to exhibit here uutil the 12th instant.. They leave for Rangoan under contract two days later. The Otaka Mainichi states that Gen. Stoessel has beeu granted248 words
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683 1906-12-04 4 Miss Jahaka Discharged. The case against Miss Jahara, uutil lately of the Wayang Comedy Indian Kat«;e auj now of the Wayang Kassim, was resumed before Mr. Hereford at the Second 0Ilrt yesterday afternoon. Mr. S. F. Breretun Martin was counsel for the complaiuunt Syed A!i,683 words
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Article243 1906-12-04 4 Before Mr. Justice Thornton in tbe i Supietne Court yesterday was heard the appeal of Khor Boon Tun against the eon victiou of Mr. Smith Stein met/, sentencing him to pay a tine of 8500 or 6 mouths, for assisting iu the management of a shed kopt or243 words
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Advertisement324 1906-12-04 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS, IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND XMAS HOLIDAYS. Single and double rooms, Bungalows for families. SARKIES BROTHERS, Proprietors ASK FOR PLUS WM If COLD MEDAL PACKED BY /PARIS 1878 11 NONp PHILIP W.HEYMAN$ ultra «asm e 0 KIQRFNHAVN ..A Mf/1 If ■sSSf He ym an’s Patent. The324 words
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Advertisement276 1906-12-04 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. APPLICATIONS are hereby invited for the appointment of Sleaui Engineer, to take charge of the running of tho Steam Plant at the Municipal Electricity Supply Station at a salary of §250. per month with Free Unfurnished Quarters. Candidates must hold Chief Engineer s certificates, and preference will lie276 words
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Advertisement73 1906-12-04 4 Ycu Take Desperate Chances When You Neglect a Cold It should bo borne in mind that every coM weakens the lungs lowers the vitality and makes the system less able to withstand each succeeding cold, thereby paving the way for more serious diseases, t'an you aflord to take such desperate73 words
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Advertisement44 1906-12-04 4 Sprained Ankle, Stiff Neck, Lame Should TLese are three common ailments f‘ ,r which (Jainberlaiu's Pain Halm is espeow valuable, if promptly applied it will you time, money and suffering when trout’' with any one of these ailments, hoi by all chemiatb and sUuekeepeta.44 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article79 1906-12-04 5 A Q icstion in Parliament. (B*l <p/ied by 11 enter.) 4l. 1) cm.ber-Mr. Wins'on Churchill, replying fo a question by Mr Laidlaw, said that tl.e Chinese alone were allowed to gamble in t|,e Federated Malay States, because gambling was, with them a national habit unkuowu to other races iu79 words
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Article57 1906-12-04 5 The Asiatic Ordinance (Supplied by Heuter.) Loudon, 4th December. Mr. Wiuston Churchill, in reply to a question in the House of Commons, announced that the Government was unable, without further consideration, to advise His Majesty that the Transvaal Asiatic Ordinance should be brought iuto operation. The Ordinance will,57 words
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Article115 1906-12-04 5 The Colonial Question. (Supplied by lie tiler.) Loudon, 4lh December.—Stormv scenes occurred during the colouial debate iu the Herman Reichstag. Herr Bebel, the Socialist leader, declared that the insurrection in Damaralaul had been a gold miueto the contractors aud read a letter giving details of horrible atrocities in the115 words
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Article76 1906-12-04 5 The Eagle Screaming (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 3rd December. —Mr. Heury B. Miller, United States Consul-General at Yokohama, who is now in Sau Fraucisco, in the couise of an interview declared that Japan was ready to go to war with the Uuited States over the schools question.76 words
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Article52 1906-12-04 5 The Washerwoman Militant. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 4th December. —The Liverpool lauudry women, who have lieen supplanted l«v Chiuameu. besiege the new comers iu the Chinese Club ou Suudav and attempted to take the place by storm, but were prevented by the Chinese barricading themselves. The washerwomen, however stoued52 words
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Article43 1906-12-04 5 The Naval Demonstration. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 4tli December. —Admiral 'loucliard commands the joint French and Spauish forces iu Moroccan waters, but uo forces will tie lauded except iu case of pressing need aud theu only after cousultation with the Foreigu Miuisters.43 words
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Article60 1906-12-04 5 The Portsmouth kiot. (Supplied by Reuter Loudon, 4tli December. —The court martial upon Lieutenaut Collard, arising from the riot iu the Portsmouth Naval Barracks, has commenced. The charge, which is one of au improper use of an order, opens the "hole question of the validity ot his ot60 words
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Article121 1906-12-04 5 A Regency Declared(Supplied by Reuter.) London, 4th December. —It is stated that the Crown Prince of Persia has been summoned from Tabriz to assume the Regency. We b?g to acknowledge the «’‘‘«‘P* of a neat calendar from Messrs. Sar iea Bros., the proprietors of the E. and O. Ho121 words
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Article1272 1906-12-04 5 My deirest Fanny.— As you may imagine, lam «till feeling t ie effects of I lie St. Andrew s dance, like most other people. It was a capital dance, dea-, but I do tbiuk that some of the stewards might have their kilt* cut a trifle logger, or1,272 words
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Article1000 1906-12-04 5 Dear Mr. Editor.—l read in your Taipiug Coi respondent's notes a few days ago that i Perak would severely feel the loss of McKenzie, who was recently transferred to Kuala Lumpur from Tapab. I believe that by the transfer of this famous cricketer Perak has lost a really1,000 words
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Article560 1906-12-04 5 The Athletic Sports in connection with St. Xavier’s Day were held ou the grounds of the above Institution yesterday afternoon, commencing at 3 o’clock, and would have beeu a great success were it uot for the raiu whi.h interfered in the middle of the fun, thus necessitating560 words
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Article82 1906-12-04 5 To-day. IJMIi Day of 10th Mooii. Matsuo’s Japaucso Cinematograph, comer ol Penaug Road A Campbell Street, 9 p.m. Comedy ludiau Ratoe 'theatrical Co.: Rembacg Tiachia Warna,” King St. Theatre, 9 p.m. To-morrow. 20th I>av of lOtli Moon. Football* Match C. R. C. w. V. M. C. A., Y. M.82 words
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Article27 1906-12-04 5 1 l.a*i Quartet 1 )ec. 9th S.dJ» 1. A.M. O New M<ioji M Itilh 1 f>4 3. AM. First Quarter 22nd 947 r >. t* m.27 words
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Article27 1906-12-04 5 P. O. SAILINGS. ilai* St* vice < IIIT'VA KHS Hum kwa ros. •S'imi ’a o Die. Mali t S l)ee. D lta 19 I l)ev in’i i 2127 words
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Advertisement13 1906-12-04 5 The French Confectionary, 17a. Northam Roatl. Chocolates, Bonbous, Itebwert KouJauts, At lie<.tsonabte I’ncttt.13 words
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Advertisement148 1906-12-04 5 A UNIQUE MUSICAL PKESENT. Complete Edition (Voc. Scores) of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Comic Operas, as follow The Mikado, Gondoliers, Yeoman of the Guard, Patience, Ldau'he, Princess Id', Pirates of Peuzanop, Pin ifore, Ituddigorr, Utopia Limited, The Grand L>uke, Trial t y Jury and The Sorcerer. Bound in Twelve Volumes, Scarlet148 words
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Advertisement194 1906-12-04 5 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. rriHE to unship Cheamj Cline, Captain X Russell, will leave for the above ports u Saturday, the Bth instant, at 3 p.m. For fr ight or passage apply to KOE WUAN Co Agents for JOO SENG 0 lAN, of Singapore. Penang, sth D.cember, 1906.194 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous36 1906-12-04 5 WEATHER. 1'mk following report is kin 1! v supplied bv 'lie Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis i’iie rainfall tUo iii'/ tlie 'J4 liotn* en<le I at 9 *».»n to .I» v w.is 1 32 inclie 536 words
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Article113 1906-12-04 6 The business of catching frogs for market in the United States was formerly carried on in a desultory sort of way by boys in want of a little pocket-money, say Mrs. Laura B. Starr in the Wide World Magazine Within recent years, however, the demand has become so113 words
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766 1906-12-04 6 Yes 1 have had some excitiug times, and in my younger days used to think it gruud sport to chase Chinamen with writs over the housetops. In England anyone can be employed to serve a writ aud such was once the case in Hougkong. This766 words
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Article117 1906-12-04 6 Penanq, 4th December. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3ss 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4§ 3 Credit 2/4 T 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Lrs 1731 i days’ sight Private 1741 Bombay, Demand Bank 173^ Moulmein»Demand Bank 171 3 days’ sight Private 174$ Madras, Demand117 words
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Article176 1906-12-04 6 Gol«l leaf S 65.50 B. Pepper( W.Coast 3lbs.- 'oz.) sl9s nominal White Pepper >23 buyers Trane Pepper 21.60 noniinal Cloves (picked) $41.50 buduess done Mace $BO. —sellers Mace Pickings 67. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 28. —sellers !No. 1 5$ ppl 2 no stock Basket $3.20 sales Tapioca Flour 1.82176 words
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Article516 1906-12-04 6 Last Dividend. Name. 02 Mining. Beiat Tin Miuiug Co., Ltd. Bersawali Gold Mining Co., Ltd. $13.*****.75 $5 oruseu jiyurauuc liu Aiming Duff Development Co., Ltd. for year eudiug 31/10 5. Gopeuj Tin Miuiug Co. Ltd. lOpc. for do 30/4/06. Jelier Hydraulic Tin Miuiug Co. Li 57.1 p. c. for516 words
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Advertisement69 1906-12-04 6 Influenza Ci»n be cured by commenciuv; at the fcrst symptoms to use Chamberlain'* Cough Rem- r rhousauds have used this remedy 'Imm- the past y cat. aud \xe have to learu V, a cu “f where they were not please»!. 01 l) v chemists aud st 01 «keepers. BAXTER Co.’s69 words
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Advertisement88 1906-12-04 6 Andrew Usher Co-’sIRORDER’S PEERLESS BRAID special reserve EVAPORATED CREAM. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOE unn lsiumii/u, uuumii u. vv„ PENANG F. M. .S Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co PENANO. > C/) X 7 O JkS -J UJ < G* Wt 6o»* 0 S^V^g o TO BE88 words
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Advertisement451 1906-12-04 6 Wise Policy. That it would bo a wise policy for every one to keep Stearns’ Heud Ach-j Cure constantly at hand admits of no doubt. Nothing secret about it. Perfectly harmless. Easiest to take. Acts most quickly. Cures most surely. Has most friends. Stearns* Head AcHe Cure Gives Instant Relief.451 words
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1170 1906-12-04 7 Tuesday, 29th January, Thursday, 31st January, Saturday, 2nd February, 1907. First Day. Tuesday, 29th January, 1907. 1. —The Maiden Plate. Value *600. A Race for Maiden Horses. Weight as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All animals imported into the Straps or F.M.S1,170 words
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Article841 1906-12-04 7 CoKDITK. Calcutta, 23rd November. With reg*id to the recent tr*>ui»l»* n connection with cordite sfoie«l iu the him intis, it is noticeable that as far as present experience has gone no deterioration lias apparently occurred iu the small arms ammunition, which is hence piesumablv not liable to combust841 words
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Advertisement299 1906-12-04 7 P /Wo/r Cranes' CYLINDER OIL. Sa ruliland*. Buttery Co. John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co.. AGENTS. PENANG F. M S NATUEA STERILIZED MILE. •:o:RIIBEROID ROOFING. Adamson, Oilfillan Co., Ltd. Jeyes’ Puri/ier, a Wr RELIABLE AND UNIFORM, WORLD RENOWNED '1 lie best and most powerful disinfectant299 words
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Advertisement77 1906-12-04 7 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Stock Always on Hand ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. HARDWOOD TIMBER. (BLUE aUM.) All sizes of Scantlings, Beams, Planks and Piles in stock. More durable and cheaper than local hard wood. Used in Dover Harbour Works, also by. Straits, Indian and South African Governments. Especially suited77 words
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Advertisement1185 1906-12-04 8 YOON SUN, WATCHMAKER JEWELLER Dealer m Gold and Silver Watches, Grapliophoues, Records, Pius, Ac., Ac. Prices Very Moderate. Repairer of any description of Musical instruments and Grapliophoues, Ac., Ac. No. 21, Market Street. 78c Lim Sun Ho, CHOP rftNO IWIOH Sc Co. i b 4, Peach Street, Penang. VOTICB. VIEWS1,185 words
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