Straits Echo, 7 December 1906
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Title Section35 1906-12-07 1 Straits Echo OAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL 4. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, FRIDAY, 7th DECEMBER, 1906. Single Copy, 10 cents. No 281.35 words
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Advertisement1275 1906-12-07 1 TIQER BRAND CEMENT. fy «3 5H -4 -V 5T °e A» IN *o LI i 7 FCR ALL PURPOSES. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. £800,000 £975,000 £800,000 Capital Paid’up Reserve Fund Reserve Liabilit v|of Proprietors Hoad Office: IIAITON COURT,1,275 words
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Advertisement24 1906-12-07 1 SOLE AOEMTS. GUINNESS’S STOUT. 43 8 <s> m 3 2b X o ao Co a s. N N 0523 'HIV s.ssva tpang lee co24 words
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Article1274 1906-12-07 2 Talks Collected from the “Forbidden Land” bv Captain O’Connor. A collection of Tibetan Folk Tales, bv Captaiu O'Connor, that has just Ixeu published coutaius some of the most (quaint and ordinal fair) stories one has read since one first became acquainted with Andersen Captaiu O’Couuor wis the political1,274 words
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Advertisement72 1906-12-07 2 A Prominent Publisher Endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Mr. Leon C. St renter, proprietor of the Worcester, Cape Colour, Stindml, savs: For (lie past reven yeats, or siuce we have l>een in South Africa, Clntinberlaiu’s liemedy has always l>eeu kept in our house- M .v vifp found it to l:e invaluahle72 words
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Advertisement702 1906-12-07 2 SETTLEMENT OF PEXANO. “THE OPIUM ORDINANCE 1894 Notice of Cessation of Farm under Section 49. NOTICE is hereby given that the exclubive rights of the Opium Farmer at this Settlement will cease on the 31st day of December, 1906, aud that no exciseable articles purchased from the present Farmer or702 words
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Advertisement1578 1906-12-07 2 XMAS BAZAAR. er Paradise fox* Children. The largest shew ever offered in Penang in Chocolates, Bonbons, Sweets etc. TO SUIT EVERYBODY. Before yon buy call at our Xmas Bazaar and compare our Brices with those of others. THE FRENCH CONFECTIONERY, /7a, Northam Road. NOTICE. ON and after this date, all1,578 words
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Shipping.
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Article103 1906-12-07 3 G. Ai’car. Br. s.B, 2,061, Bslso\ 7tli Dee.. Hougkonu, 28ili Nov., Geu., A A. A. Co P AiiERMo, Br. p.s., 7,502. Andrews, 6th IX'c Loudou, 3rJ Geu.., P. &O. Kistna, Br. 8.8., 524. Learmont, 7ili Dec, Singapore, sth Pec, Geu, —11. L. Co. Petrel, Br. s.s.. 124, Edwards, 6*h103 words
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Article44 1906-12-07 3 7th Deckmrk Cornelia, for Port Swettenh im and Malacca. Padang, for Batu Bahra. Petrel, for Paugkalan Braudau. Dairy, for Lingkat. G. A pear, for Calcutta. Calypso, for Deli. Lady Weld, for Teluk Anson. Ma'aya, for Deli. Flying Drayon, for Port Weld and Tuipiug.44 words
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Article25 1906-12-07 3 I fV, A if* it.iiDue China Tries' e S.K A Co. 7 tli Doc. A. Apciir Calcutta V.A.A.&CollOth Hoineueu Singapore VV.M A Co. 15th25 words
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Article28 1906-12-07 3 f rttttel* Fur 1 irn s 1, fit in'll Cliiu* Singapore S.K A Co. Htli Dec. A. A pear Singapore A.VA .&Uo Utli hlotneiH'iis London VV.M &C«.28 words
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Article85 1906-12-07 3 P\>R Ceylou, Australasia, India, Adeu, Mauritius, Egypt, aud via Brindisi, for Europe, etc. Per Malta, to-morrow, 6 a.in. Colombo—Per Tamba Marti, to-inorrow, 11 a. in. Negapatam aud Madras—Per Teesta, to-morrow, 1 p m. Tougkah— Per liotorua, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Laugkat—Per Deli, to morrow, 1 p m. Asahau—Per Mary85 words
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Advertisement1652 1906-12-07 3 SHIPPING.) P. 0 S. N. Co Fob Especial Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outwards. Dec. It* s.s. Ddta Cfcncclirg with 8.8. India Jan. 2 8.8. Arcadia do s.s Mongolia Homewards. Deo. 8 8.8. Malta connecting with Himalaya 11 8.8. Devauha do s.B. Moldavia Jan. 5 8.8. Delhi do s.s. Victoria1,652 words
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Advertisement254 1906-12-07 3 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. Horn) Wai Captain J. SUker, JL is expected to arriva here on loth Deceinb r will leave for the above ports, on Wednesday, the 12th instant, at 3 p in. Ear freight or passage apply to KOE GUAN Co., Agent* tor WEE 151 N254 words
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Article, Illustration99 1906-12-07 4 Jnitic* MtlsflM everybody md Justice Alone. -Emerson Established Jane Ist, 1903 Published dally (except Sundays.» at th CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street. Peuang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL P« r snnnns OUTBTATIONB Postage Extra. MAIL IDITION Post Free Sis... CABLE ADDRESS: Echo—Penang." Telephone No. 343 ~Tr7B~— AH99 words
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Article834 1906-12-07 4 Our telegrams of late have been full of the Message of President Roosevelt to Congress. The American President, since the time when he earned fame as a rough-rider, has always been renowned for his plain speaking and now that he is about to enter upon his second term834 words
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Article705 1906-12-07 4 The election fora Municipal Commissioner, to till the vacancy caused by Mr. Gan Teong Tat’s retirement l»y rotation at the end of lire year, took place xesterday. In spite of the fact lint Dr P. V. Locke was unopposed uo less thau 152 people went to the705 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article130 1906-12-07 4 To Tii k Ciuuk op tue Straits Echo. Dear Sir, —Iu the “Intercepted Letter” uf 24-th ult. I note that Edith has drawn the attention of Fanny to a certain “piece of cant which has lately been published iu the Y. M. C. A. Magazine by an Ex130 words
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Article258 1906-12-07 4 To TUE bllilOK OP TUE STRAITS fccHU. Sir. The article" Athletic Notes sigued by Yorker iu your issue of Tuesday last is decidedly amusing. Two geutleineu seeui to have hurt the feelings of your correspondent. The statements regarding them are as follows: 1. Mr. E. Bradbery. “He should keep258 words
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Article180 1906-12-07 4 'I hk Circus Ott which, as reported iu our last night’s issue, arrived here from Deli yesterday have pitched their huge teut at the Da to Kraurat gardens. From what we have read of the Comp u v iu several Netherlaud ludiau contemporaries we are quite confident180 words
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Article341 1906-12-07 4 11 Les Clo.hes de Cobneville.” The third, and we l-elieve, so far as Peuaug is concerned, fiual performance of Les Cloches de Corueville took place at the Town Hall last evening. The weather f was decidedly hard upon the show, but the euthusiasm of the large aud euce341 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article, Illustration308 1906-12-07 4 Selangor Races. Second Day. 6th December. (Echo Spec id.) Kuala Lumpur, 7tli December.—The going for the second day’s racing was good. The second race on the programme was run first, the first race being postpor.ed until this morning. Following are the results 2. —A. Griffin Handicap. Mr. P.308 words
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Article35 1906-12-07 4 Arrival of the China Squadron. (Echo Special) Singapore, fitli December.—The China squadron arrived to-day for the conference of the three Admirals. The vessels are the cruisers IHadern, Kiiuj MJ red, Monmouth and A straw,35 words
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Article132 1906-12-07 4 Sir Frank Swettenham Presiding. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 6th December. —Sir Frank Swetteuliam presided at the Straits dinner aud there were also preseut Sir George Murray, Sir John Murray, Messrs. James Graham, Bromhead Matthews aud J. J. Keswick. Sir Frank Swettenham proposed the prosjieritv of the Straits132 words
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Article108 1906-12-07 4 Trades Disputes Bill. (Supplied by Reuter.) Londou, 6th December.—The Trades L)is* putes Bill has been read a second time iu the House of Lords. Lord Lausdowue characterised the Bill as dangerous and inaugurating a reign of licence, but said that it was useless to oppose it because the people108 words
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Advertisement240 1906-12-07 4 THE BRITISH CINEMATOGRAPH. The largest, brightest, and most up-to-date animated pictures ever produced. NEW APPARATUS. NEW FILMS;' NEW SUBJECTS. OPENING NIGHT. To-morrow, the Bth instant, At the compound of Kling Mosque in Chulia Street. Prices of Admission, Itcserml $l.OO Second Class 40 cts. Fird Clitss 0.75 Third Class 20 els.240 words
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Advertisement68 1906-12-07 4 Everybody Uses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. "Motbe 1-8 buy it for croupy children railroad men buy it for severe coughs and elderly people l.uy it for la grippe," Bi ,v Moore Rros., Eldon, lowa, U. S A. “We sell more of Chamberlain’s Cough Herne»!y than any other kind. It seems68 words
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Advertisement13 1906-12-07 4 The French Confectionary. 17a. Nortliam Road. Chocolates, Bonbons, I'Hjssert Fondants, At Featonab’e I'iice#13 words
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Article320 1906-12-07 5 Roosevelt's Message. (Supplied by lieuter.) I,o„,Ion. Utii D< cei„l*r Pro.nle.it. Route, vets M »*H«e to Congress congratulates the uatiou literally upon it. uupr cedented prosperity, l>ut recommends a law prohibd ,u corporations contributing to the expense, of political cimpairs. The Message scatl. ,ugly condemns lynching aud affirms that* the320 words
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Article79 1906-12-07 5 A Protest. (Supplied by Reuter.) Loudon, 7th December.—Reuter's correspondent at Johannesburg reports that Lord Selborue has telegraphed to Lord blgiu a protest from the Progressives against any reservations of the Transvaal Constitution beiug made regarding the Chinese and other imported labour. The Volkites aud Nationalists coucur in the79 words
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Article43 1906-12-07 5 Failure of Potato Crop. (Supplied by Renter London, 7th December.—Mr. James Bryce informed the House of Commons that the potato cop iu the West of Ireland is only two-thirds or three-fourths of the average, aud, if necessary, Government will give substantial assistance.43 words
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Article47 1906-12-07 5 Financial Alliance. Supplied by Renter.) Loudou, 7th December. —Reuter’s correspondent at Tokio reports that the AugloJapanese Bank, which is composed of prominent British and Japanese capitali ts, has received the official sanction. This is regarded as betokeuiug au important fiuaucial Alliance between the two nations.47 words
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Article34 1906-12-07 5 Another Governor Killed. (Supplied by Reuter.) boudon, 7ih December. —A workman Ulally wounded Ex Assistant Governor I'ielostock, who was transferred to St. I’etersburg after the massacre of the Jews. He then committed suicide.34 words
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Article21 1906-12-07 5 Admiral Touchard Received in Audience. (Supplied by Reuter.) boudon, 6th December. —King Alfouso lias received Admiral Touchard iu au lieuoe.21 words
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Article40 1906-12-07 5 lieutenant Collard Reprimanded. (Supplied by Reuter.) boudon, 6th December. —The court mar’•al held upon Lieuteuaut Collatd iueouueel'ou with the Portsmouth riot fouud bun guilty u f uajm* improper orders, but not guilty of using abusive language. He was40 words
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Article24 1906-12-07 5 Earthquake. (Supplied by Reuter.) boudon,’ 7th Deoemlier.—An earthquake mtiug eighty seconds occunel at St. Vintl,e6rd December. Barbados and bucis weie also visited.24 words
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Article39 1906-12-07 5 New Bill Passed. (Supplied by lleuter.) \sse,ni I r 7,, I)ece,nber —The Victorian Assembly lias passed a bill making everv person who create, a disturbance at elections or other public meetings liable to a fiue or imprisonment!39 words
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Article1084 1906-12-07 5 I (F,om Our Omn Correspondent B Wednesday. I>ec 5th 1908. 1 With all the gaiety aud entertainment b 8,n a Pore ‘t seems that we have l eguu i the test,ve season considerably before the i ‘'me Of all th« entertainments the *>t. Andrew’s Hall stands out as1,084 words
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317 1906-12-07 5 Special general meetings of these bodies, says Tues lav’s Free -Press, were held iu the Exchange-room yesterday afternoon at 2.80 to confirm the resolutions for amalgamation, and to pool their fuuds iu the conjoint body. The Hou’ble W. H. Shelford took the chair for317 words
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Article564 1906-12-07 5 List week we had a wild elephaut hunt in Green Hall. Now conies news that a big babaou got loose in Singapore aud succeeded in terrifying the girls of the Government Preparatory School at Cross Street, The rogue was eventually “arrested” l>y Inspector Gallagher. Thus the Free564 words
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Article64 1906-12-07 5 Petr G. A pear, from Si' gapore Messrs. Choi Kon Souk aud Chau Ah Youg, Mrs. Yau Kai Mei. Per Kittna, from Singapore Mr. aud Mi s. Wilson, Messrs. C. Cable, M. Ribiueau anil Lim Teug Hong. From Port Swstteuham Rev. Fisher, Dr. and Mrs. Leicester, Mr. W. C.64 words
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Article77 1906-12-07 5 i. To-dat. 22ud Day of 10th Moon. Town Baud, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p in. Matsuo’s Japauese Cinematograph, comer of Peuang Road Campbell Street, 9 p in. To-morrow. 23rd I>av of 10th Moon. Towu Band, Golf Club. 0 to 7 p.in. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Peuaug Road Campbell77 words
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Article27 1906-12-07 5 Last Quarter Dec. 9th 8.45.1. A M. O New Moon 16th 1 54 3. a m. 1* irst Quarter 22ud 9 47 5. p m.27 words
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Article38 1906-12-07 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Homkwakim. Delta 19 Dec. I Malta 8 Dec. Arcadia 2 Jan. j Derail ha 22 I xira Service. Outwards. Homkwakhs. Borneo 11 Dec. I Sumatra 14 Dec Java 2-> j Formosa 2838 words
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Article20 1906-12-07 5 China (Malta) 8th Dec. China (Bulotc) ...11th German ydlitz) 1 th Iudiau (rUomjwa) 13 th Euglish (Delta) ...19th20 words
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Advertisement46 1906-12-07 5 Influenza Cau be cured bv commencing at tbe first symptoms to use Chamberlain’s Cough Rem edy. Tlxusinds have used this remedy Juiiug the past year, and we have to learn, of a single cise heie they were not p'eaied. For sale by all chemists and *toiekeej;ers.46 words
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Advertisement299 1906-12-07 5 NOTICE. "VJ'OTIC'E is hereby given that Mr. Lam 11 Hor Chooug, a shareholder in the Criterion Press, Ltd., has applied for a renewal of his Share Certificate, No. 81*, Ledger Folio 24, dated 3ist July, 11*03, for 100 shares miml ered 2,111 to 2,210, on the ground that same has299 words
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Advertisement197 1906-12-07 5 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow Amoy. f I1HE s.s. (Ut-noyfe is expected here on the A 9tli instant, ana will leave fur the above ports ou the lltli inst at 4 p in. For freight or passage appiv to CHIN HO SONS, 7-12 00 770 Aijentt. LIPT0N’SW1NES& SPIRITS. Messrs. Tek Thye197 words
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Advertisement153 1906-12-07 5 PALMER TYRES. For Cycles and Motors the PALHi.K IYRF is now the BEST OBTAINABLE. BICYCLE TYRES are guaranteed agaiust r. all defects for 15 mouths free, but they aie good for d years’ wear. I OUTER COVERS $6.00 INNER TUBES d.OJ For Clincher or Ordinary wheels. f PALMER TYRES, properly153 words
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Miscellaneous31 1906-12-07 5 WEATHER. Thk following: report is kiudlr supplied b the Signal Director of Fort Cornwallis The rainfall during the .4 hour» ♦*n* e at P a m. to-«h. v w*k 1.06 inches.31 words
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Article143 1906-12-07 6 The magnificent new Hats for milliouaiies which are going up ou the site of the late Duke of Cambridge’s residence, Gloucester House, at the corner of Park Lane are nearing completion. When they are ready for occupation the aspirant to the exalted atmosphere of Mayfair will be143 words
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Article119 1906-12-07 6 A few days ago, says the Times of Malaya, a Chinese named Lai Knk Yeug was arrested by the Police for selling au opiumcure in envelopes, beariug characters representing the sounds Him Sin lvoi Leuug, as if the cure were authorized by the advocates of Chiuese119 words
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Article157 1906-12-07 6 Discussing this subject in Mar mi l an Mu go tine Mr. F. Payler, in an interesting and well written article, says we have travelled far since law and rhetoiic were iu partnership. Up to a certain point this mightv stride is capable of a simple explanation. It157 words
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Article118 1906-12-07 6 Penang, 7th December. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/312 4 month*’ sight Bank ...2/4| 3 Credit 2/V. 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Li 173$ 3 days’ sight Prwate, 174$ Bombay. Pdinaud Bank 173$ Mouimein, Demand Bank 171 days’ sight Private 174 f Madras, Demand118 words
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Article174 1906-12-07 6 Gold leaf 65. B. Pepperf W.Coast 311 m.» oz./sl9s nominal White Pepper *23 buyers Trane Pepper 21.60 nominal Cloves (picked) $41.50 business done Mace $BO. —sellers Mace Pickings 67. —buyers Nutmegs 11 Os 28. —sellers [No. 1 5$ ppl 2 no stock Basket $3.20 sal**s Tapioca Flour 1 82:1174 words
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Article426 1906-12-07 6 Last Dividend. Name. Iop< 57; p. c. for 1903. 3/- interim for 1906. 20 p. c. interim for 1906. 25% •5/6 interim for 1906 l/- paid January 1901. 7/6 iuterim div. for 1906 1 50 t&M 2 12.50 12— 22 50 8/6 24.50 271 21Mining. Beiat Tin Miuiug Co.,426 words
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Advertisement90 1906-12-07 6 You Take Desperate Chances When You Neglect a Cold. It should be borne in mind that every coM weakens the luuus, lowers the vitality and makes the system less able to withstand each succeeding cold, thereby paving the way for more seiious diseases. <’an you afford to lake such desperate90 words
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Advertisement93 1906-12-07 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s!BORDEN’S PEERLESS BRAND SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDI LANDS, BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. .S EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co., PENANO. Hi iil > CO X V yj W o Mi V UJ §2 < mm B INH o i .1 niti93 words
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Advertisement371 1906-12-07 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Saru/ilanfl.<, Buttery Sr Cn. MACKAY’S LIQUOR WHISKY. Gieslers’ Champagne. WHAT IS ASAHI L It is the BEST BEER in the Far East. Brewed specially for hot climates. Obtainable in ordinary cases of 4 doz. quarts and 8 doz. pints, as well371 words
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Article140 1906-12-07 7 Professor William Phelps, iu the course of a lecture ou “The Modem Novel" delivered at Yale University, says 1 lie New York correspondent of the Tribune. Cv* ared that it was a mistake iu Mr. Rudyaid Kipling’s literary career, although belter for his personal happiness, that he140 words
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209 1906-12-07 7 The importunities of the autograph-hunt-er are one of the penalties of b j ing famous, and many of our leadiug men and women now charge a charity fee for their signatures. When Kudyard Kipling was lecovering from a dangeious illness in New York, a young209 words
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Article323 1906-12-07 7 Few men kuow how to take a walk. The qualifications of a professor are eudurauce, piaiu clothes, old an eye for nature, good humour, vast curiosity, good speech, good silence, and nothing too much. If a man tells me that he has an intense love of nature, I323 words
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Article301 1906-12-07 7 Oni.y oue man lias suaejded in breaking into the Hank of liugl md, autl this happened a Unit thirty years a. o. Oue dty the directors received a letter from an anonymous person say tug that he would ine>t any person t e Hank liked301 words
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Advertisement995 1906-12-07 7 P. IWo/r Cranes' CYLINDER OIL. Saodilandn Buttery S: Cn John Bazley White Bros.' mm STERILIZED MILE. •:o:PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co AGENTS. PENANG F M. 8. RUBEROID ROOFING. Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. Jeyes’ Puri/ier, J, <aG JS KELIAULb AND UNIFORM, WORLD RENOWNED lie leet and most powerful disinfectant995 words
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Advertisement45 1906-12-07 7 Sprained Ankle, Stiff Neck, Lame Shoulder. These are three common ailments for which Cauiberlaiu’s Paiu Ualm is especially valuable. If promptly applied it will save you time, money and buffering \vh a troubled with auy one of the»e ailment*. Lot »ale I/all chemirtb >:md stoiekeepeis.45 words
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Advertisement1111 1906-12-07 8 Lim Sun Ho, CHOP rtlfNC 1 MOH At Co., t.4, Reach Street, Penang. Importers of all kinds of European Cloth and General Commission Agents. 22 j TOTICD. notic: \JIEW8 of Penang, Singapore. Perak, Selangor, and Sumatra. Photos enlarged, various sizes up to 3 ft., on Bromide paper. VV. JONES, King1,111 words
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