Straits Echo, 18 January 1908
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Title Section35 1908-01-18 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 0. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 18th JANUARY, 1908. Slagle Copy, 10 cents. No. 15.35 words
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Advertisement1120 1908-01-18 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. H < ro is o Q «3 £3 a® x> jo## •3iv s.ssva BANKS. Ohartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. £1 *200,000 £1,475,000 £1,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietor* Iload Office: HATTON COURT, THREADNEEDLE STREET,1,120 words
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Advertisement31 1908-01-18 1 1 HE BEST BEERJN THE FAR EAST tlSddi'N 'X’TV W 38? J' /V iv o .’2» u\ 3 *> 3 1,n r-i :p CD &> M 'r rOKTO TIANQ LEE A C»„ 5«/»31 words
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Article962 1908-01-18 2 RELEASE OF JOHN LEE AFTER YEARS’ IMPRISONMENT. Tli rice on 8c«ffol(l. Escaik from Death Foretold in a Dream. It ib reported that Johu Lee, who was condemned to death for the murder of Mibs Keyes at Babbicombe, has been released from Portland Prison. Lee,962 words
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Article, Illustration572 1908-01-18 2 Court Interpreter in Singapore Permanently Cured by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Experiments are constantly being made to discover more about that puzzling disease Beri-Beii than is at present known, and the Authorities, whilst they agree in describing it as an inflammation of the nerves due to a poisoned572 words
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Advertisement266 1908-01-18 2 NOTICE. I hereby eive Doticethat my wife CHEAH CHU.AN TEE has left my protection and refuses to return to me, and that I will not hold mvself responsible for any debt or liability contracted bv her from this day. Dated at Penang this 13lb dav of January, 1908. (AS 2266 words
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Advertisement1557 1908-01-18 2 PIANOS. The FINEST selection ever seen in Penang. 2 Our Catalogue free. Ask fox* it. Cash, or OUR EASY PAYMENT SYSTEM. $lOO down secures a FIRST CLASS piano. TERMS: I HIRE Pianos by day, week, or month. Terms Reasonable. N. KANDA OF OSAKA, JAPAN. No, 8, Church Street, Penang. IMPORTER1,557 words
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Article42 1908-01-18 3 Vesxeh 1 From Ayrat* Vue A. Apear Siutjapore A A A .Co. 18th Jau, Dicmed Singapore VV.M.ACo. 18 h Nubia *Colombo A.G ACo. 21st Kleist Colombo iB.M.ACo. 22 nd Vo. waerts Oulombo 3 K ACo. 27ih Delta (Colombo A.G.ACo. lUtli42 words
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Article30 1908-01-18 3 Vessel» Fur Aijenls Lruie» A. Apcar Calcutta A.A A.Co. Jan. Dioroed Ma rseilles W.M &CV. Nubia Singapore A.G &Co. Kiel it Smgapcra K.M.&Co. Vorwaerts Siugapore S.K.&Co. Delta Singapore A.G.&Co.30 words
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Article99 1908-01-18 3 Canton, Br. ss., 105, Gillies, 18th Jan., Teluk Anson, 17th Jan., Gen.—Ah Iling. Ayagyeb, Br.ss., 247, Campbell, 18th Jan., Tongkah, 17th Jan., Gen.—E. S. Co. Ltd. Sappho, Br. s.s., 829, Quine, 18th Jan Tongkah, 17th Jan., Gen —A. G. Co. 1 hong va, Br. s s., 3,428, Herrington, 18th99 words
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Article70 1908-01-18 3 18th January. Wakata Maru, for Colombo. Thongwa, for Negapatam and Madras. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat. Janet Nieol-l, for Tongkah, Kopab, Ronoug, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy. Perak, for Teluk Anson. Hock C/iuan In, for Pulau Langkawi and f-etul. Tong Chuan, for Paugkor. Kietna, for Port Swettenham Singapore. Tara,70 words
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Article79 1908-01-18 3 For lougkah—Per Avagyee, 20th instant, 11 a.in. Trang—Per Deli, 20th instant, 11 a.tn. Tongkah—Per Sappho, 20th iustaut, 11am. Batu Bahra—Per Leong Ho, 20th instant, 11a in. Singapore. China and Japan—Per G. A pear, 20th instant, 11 am. Pulau Langkawi and Setul—Per Flying Dragon, 20th instant, 11 a.m. Pangkalau79 words
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Article375 1908-01-18 3 Per P. and O. s.s. A ubia, due at Penang on 2ls l January: To Penang (from Ijoudou, Dec. 21) Mr. aud Mrs. G. L. Save, Mr. E. R. Henderson, Miss J. Potter, Miss A. E. Middleton, Miss H. D. Brett. To Singapore (from Loudon) Mrs.375 words
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Advertisement772 1908-01-18 3 P, 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Jan. 3t> Delta connecting with Mooltan ].’eb. 13 Delhi do China '11 Marmora ilo Moldavia Homeward Fo* INTENDED SAILINGS. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd. Intended to Sail. Stsambe. Madras. and f*'' 18tl P“Karrical. Sat. 1st leb. 2772 words
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Advertisement352 1908-01-18 3 HIPPING.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsburu,” IIoh■nstaufen.” These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. Ibe Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board. Doctor and Stewardesses352 words
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Advertisement39 1908-01-18 3 KONINKLIJKH PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. s.B. VAN DElt LIJN rpHE above hLearner will omit the mailing JL of 18'li iuslaut for Deli aid Lmgsa, but will tesuine her usual eervioa iu Tbuisday, 23rd iustaut. HUTTENBACH, LIE BERT A Co.. 3l Agents39 words
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Article, Illustration96 1908-01-18 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alone Emerton PnbU«h*»d dally (except Sundays.! •r rai CRITERION PRESS. Ltd.. No. 226—232, Beach Street, Peuaug. PRICE DAILY LOCAL $21 pt>r annum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Post Free) «15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H.H. All business communications should96 words
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Article813 1908-01-18 4 It is high time that the British nation as a whole should be routed to the real meaning of the great increase in the German Navy, and ever since i the present Government took office, two years ago, a steady and insidious weakness of the nation’s defence lias813 words
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Article156 1908-01-18 4 Except iu tiie four.h aud seventh races, each of which has ouly four horses left iu, decent fields will turu out to do battle to-dav. My Lucies for the various events are as follows 1. —The Stable Stakes —2-45 p.m. Chevalier 1; Eclipse 2; Madame Meg156 words
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Article59 1908-01-18 4 Following is the list of scratch mgs ju to-day's races:— The Stable Stakes —Orion and Barrier. The Penang Plate —Petgrave, Mauiuga and Little Tick. The Penanq Furse —Excise and Change. The Scurry Stakes —Lady Brockleigb, Kanmore, Excelsior and Z mibar. The Federal Cup —Lady Joe and Chrysalis. The Kuala59 words
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Article41 1908-01-18 4 On Monday next, Taipusaui Day, there will be no issue of tbe Straits Echo. The results of to day’s rac j s will be seur out to local subscribers to-uiorrow, aud posted to the out stations ou Mouday morning.41 words
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Article159 1908-01-18 4 Second Sunday after Epiphany. 10th January. St. George's Church. 7-30 a.m —Holy Communion (Plain). 8 a.m.—Matins (Choral). 10 a.m.— do. (Chiuese). o p.m.— Sunday School. 8 pm.— Eveusong and Sermon. St. Mark’s Church. Butterworth. a.ui.— Diviue Service. 1 Methodist Episcopal English Church. 74. Maxwell Road. 1 8-30 a.ui.—Sunday159 words
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Article2067 1908-01-18 4 Official Opening of the Works. L The premises of the Eastern Smelting Company, No. 73, Dato Kramat Road, was r gay with flags yesterday afternoon, the occa- siou being the official opening of the works by His Excellency Sir John Anderson. It would be impossible to2,067 words
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Advertisement368 1908-01-18 4 t BORGEN’S PATENT. THE PIPE OF THE FUTURE. I Acknowledge 1 by public opinion and the medical profession to be tbe best brought forward, it, being the greatest boon aud comfort to smokers, making smoking a pleasure, the advantage of this patent being that it is always perftctly cool and368 words
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Article58 1908-01-18 5 (Echo Special.) A Sensational Arrest. Singapore, 18th January.—A great sensation has been caused by Detective Inspector Frayne having last night arrested Syed Agail, a wealthy Arab, in connection with the murder of Syed Abdul Kadir bin Abdulrahiuan Alsagoff. When the accused was charged to-day at the Police58 words
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Article59 1908-01-18 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Claims of the Rival Sultans. Loudon. 17th January.— It is announced at Berlin that Germany favours a neutral attitude from the Powers regarding the claims of the rival Sultaus in Morocco. The Polish Provinces. Loudon, 18th Jau. —The Prussian Chamber has passed a second time59 words
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Article29 1908-01-18 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Holy War Proclaimed. Loudou, 18th Jau. —The tribes in the Marrakesh region have proclaimed a Holy War aud all the Southern tribes are joiuiug.29 words
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Article30 1908-01-18 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Unwanted Asiatic. Loudon, 17th Jauuary.—A circular issued by the Johannesburg Trade Council appeals to tbe British Trade Cuious to support the Government's Asiatic policy.30 words
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Article36 1908-01-18 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) king and Queen Dine with Japauese Ambassador. Loudon, 17th Jan. —At Rome Their Italian Majesties have dined with Mr. I'akahirn. Signor Tittoui, Minister of Foreigu Affairs, aud the Embassy staff were present.36 words
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Article122 1908-01-18 5 Supplied by lieutcr., Print*© Finnan Firma’s Precarious Position. London, 18th January.—Prince Birman Firina has sent a message to Tabriz stating that Sujbulak can be held for only four days more. The Telegraph Cut. Londou. 18th Jan. —The telegraph at Sujbulak has lieeu cut. r Ou the 14th Reuter wired:—Ru-siau122 words
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Article50 1908-01-18 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Organised Onslanght on Premier’s Residence. London, 18th Jan.—The Suffragettes made an organised onslaught on tbe Premier’s residence yesterday, the occasion of the assembling of the Cabinet. They tried to force au entrance, but were ejected aud arrested aud have beeu sentenced to three weeks' imprisonment.50 words
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Article20 1908-01-18 5 (Suj)plied by Reuter.) All ANN) Obtained. Loudou, 17th Jauuary.—The Crimean and Mutiny Veterans’ Fund has reached 411,000.20 words
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Article851 1908-01-18 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Thursday, 16th Jan. European killed at the Docks. A sAi> accident occurred at Tanjoug Pagar j yesterday which resulted in the death of one jof the European staff of the Tanjoug Pagar Dock Board. Mr. C. L. Beckton, a ware- houseman, was employed with851 words
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Article918 1908-01-18 5 (Before Mr. Wolferstau.) Wong Ah Kui vs. (*oh Boon Tat. The above claim, which was heard yesterday, was for the return of a or its r value, $4O. In suppoit of his claim, the plaintiff alleged that, when he was workiug with the Penang Coach Building Company,918 words
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Article1127 1908-01-18 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Londou, Dec. 27th. The Army Estimates. t It is understood that the army estimates for the coming year are in the process of formulation. This is a bit earlier than usual, but it is being done iu order that the advice on1,127 words
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Article41 1908-01-18 5 Arrived. Per s.s. Thoinjtca, from Singapore Mrs. Revs, Messrs. L. Aroozoo, Chau Cheng Tav, R. Hammond, F. Kulka and Toniselt. Departed. Per s s. Otnapere, for Port Swettenham Mr. W. Hoolev. Per s s. Janet Nicoll, for Reuong: Mr. Leonoweus.41 words
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Article106 1908-01-18 5 To-day. loth Day of 12th Moon. Penang Races, Third Day, 2-45 p.m. E O. Hotel Race Diuuer. Jobore Theatrical Co., Kuala Kaugsar Road Theatre, Johann Arib.” Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 0 p.m. Giand Change of Programme. To-morrow. 16th Day of 12th Moon. Second Sunday106 words
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Article19 1908-01-18 5 China (Pr inz E. Friedrirh) ...21st Jan. Germau Kleist ...22ml English (Drita) ...30th China Arcadia) ...1st Feb.19 words
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Article35 1908-01-18 5 P. O. SAILINGS. ■Mail Service. Outwards. Homewards. Beta 30 Jnn. I Arcadia I Feb. Dmli' 13 Feb. Peninstdar 15 Hxira Service. Outwards Homewards. Nubia 21 Jan. I Nile 25 Jan. Manila 4 Feb. Suuda Feb.35 words
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Advertisement135 1908-01-18 5 An Indian Nobleman Uses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will see by the following that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is a favourite in the palace as well as with the humbler people in India: “For the past four years I have been getting large supplies of Chamt>ei laiu’s Cough Remedy, not only135 words
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Advertisement54 1908-01-18 5 From a Nova Scotia Publisher. Mr. H. G. Harris, publisher of the Advertiser, Kentville, N. S., makes the following statement: 1 have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for myself and family and find it to be one of the best medicines for coughs and colds that I ever tried.” The OeorgeTown54 words
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Advertisement214 1908-01-18 5 FOR SALE BY TENDER. ONE HUNDRED AND ONE FULLY PAID UP SHARES OF SIOO EACH IN TIIE NEW PADANG JaWA RUBBER COMPANY, LTD. 1 P PLICATIONS for same should be XjL addressed to the Chairman of Directors e/o the Agents, aud should bo received before the 31st instaut. The Di214 words
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Article423 1908-01-18 6 Singapore Murder Trial Recalled. Foster Kk leased from Park hurst. The brief announcement that the Home Secretary has directed the release from H. M. Prison at Parkhurst of Joseph Foster, who on May 30,1800, was souteuced to death for murder at Singapore, recalls a painful and remarkable423 words
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Article537 1908-01-18 6 (By a Bunker.) In the poorer district of a yreat city is a small public garden surrounded by squalid, uncared for tenements, aud presenting a truly melancholy and lugubrious picture. Instead of brilliant flower beds aud well cared for gravelled walks, a few begrimed aud sooty evergreens,537 words
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Article205 1908-01-18 6 17th Jau., 1908. The market has shewn a better feeling since last review and several circumstances have combined to give more contidence to o|>erators. With small advances iu the values of tin and silver aud a reduction of the discount rates at home, optimism seems now205 words
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Article121 1908-01-18 6 Pbnano. 18th January. (By courtesy ot the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Sank ...2/3-J-J 4 months’ sight Bank -2/4 r V -3 Credit 2/4 i 3 Documentary ...2/4-,^ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs 173$ *3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 173§ Mouimein, Demand Bank 173$ 3 days’ sight Private121 words
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Article168 1908-01-18 6 Gold leaf 805.50 B. Pepper( W.Cnast 311)». ■Sot.) no stock White Pepper 18 50 sellers Trang Pepper in small supply Cloves (picfeed) 29. —sales Mtce 85. nominal Mace Pickings 55. —sales Nutirogs 11 0b 24. —sellers iNo. 1 5.30 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.50 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80168 words
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Article1174 1908-01-18 6 i i I a.■ r r~i o Number of ta j I c 2 j Capital. Shares > Last Dividend. Name. j "5 I issued. *3 1 j i t I cr Mining. 1903 S 300.000 30.000 10 10 25 for year ending 31 3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co.,1,174 words
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Advertisement41 1908-01-18 6 No Poison. Chamlipi I.;hi *(J mub K“iimm]v lias l>eeu declared absolutely tie» tiom aiiv j u jurious by Oovemnneut hi <] pxpeit cheniists, uud moiliMh ute I iiav« do hemtaucy iu it to the amallest infant. Tbe George Town ibtpemouy, Wholesale Agents.41 words
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Advertisement47 1908-01-18 6 Croup is Imminent. No matter bow well your children ruay appear to lie, you are never safe without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in the house. It never fails to relieve and is perfectly safe to give the little ones. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.47 words
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Advertisement30 1908-01-18 6 Jfc“t SA T JtLi» Guide to Penang BY T«E LATK E. F. Skertchly, p.e.s. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.”) TO BK HAD AT THE STRAITS ECHO OFFICE.30 words
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Advertisement16 1908-01-18 6 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PF.NANQ F. M. S.16 words
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Advertisement111 1908-01-18 6 MACKAY’S UQUOfLWHISKY. MARTELL’S BRANDY. Geisters’ Champagne. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. Snndi/ands, Buttery A Co BORDEN'S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDILANDS, BUTTERY ft Co.. PENANG. rr V»S« >- V CO X O i: -J LU < G**r W c° RVA** r o111 words
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Article175 1908-01-18 7 A Seattlk paper is responsible for the following odd report:—With the avowed purpose of inducing 10,000 American women to go to Japan and prepare themselves to become the brides of natives of that country, Mard Takayama of Tokyo is in Seattle. From Seattle he will go to San175 words
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Article172 1908-01-18 7 A significant thing that I note is a recent proclamation of the Police Department, writes the China Mail's Canton correspondent, ou the 2ud inst. It deals with the quest iou of schools for girls aud womeu, and more especially relates to the protection of the female172 words
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Article587 1908-01-18 7 The “Straits Times' Views. The following is from the Straits Times “In our issue of Thursday last, v.e called ittention to the action of certain local Chinese in connection with the aDt i-British agitation arisiug out of the Chekiang Railway ioau dispute aud the likelihood of587 words
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Advertisement1200 1908-01-18 7 BAXTER Co.’s NOTICE. best navy canvas. sandilands, buttery Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No- 0. SANOII.ANOS. RIlTTfcPY Co THE undersigned beg to inform the pub’ic of Penang and the neighbouring Native States that they have been appointed Agents for Messrs. Ingall Parsons, Clive 4 Co., r,td., of1,200 words
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Advertisement41 1908-01-18 7 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cures Colds. Th s reared v ac’s on nature’s pirn, alla>R the coueh, relieves the lungs, aids rxpee'orntion, opens the src'etions, and aids nature iu rebtoiiug the nsvm to a healthy condition. The George Town Dispeusiry, Wholesale Agents.41 words
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Advertisement830 1908-01-18 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. HALL’S DISTEMPER. Charges Moderate, C( nsultation Free. RE8IMNU AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 30c 6 mtha. UPTON’S TEAS WE JR K AWARDED WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Large Stock Always on830 words
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