Straits Echo, 6 April 1908
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Title Section18 1908-04-06 1 Straits Echo VOL. 6. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 6th APRIL, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 80*18 words
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Advertisement1089 1908-04-06 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. H > z A 1 O C&, r m o VT'X'-- aa m v v C 8® O MO •3iv s,ssva BANKS. Oh&rtered Bank of India, Hongkong Shanghai Australia and China. Banking Corporation. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £1,200,000 £1,475,000 £1,200,000 Paid up Capital Reserve Fund Reserve Liability of1,089 words
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Advertisement29 1908-04-06 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST, i NGddlN iT V X CS K > CO r* m > v *y 7 a ?D TDK TO TtAHQ LEE Jk Co,, SoJ>29 words
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Article790 1908-04-06 2 Story of an Indian Industry. The interesting story of ludia’s opium industry is told in a Consular report recently published in the United Slates. The report states —Deep ploughing is practised for the poppy, which is not true respecting other crops raised in India. The same790 words
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Article510 1908-04-06 2 The fame of the dogs of M. Lcpiue, the Prefect of Paris, where, after a year’s trial, the force was increased to four hundred, has reached New York iu due course, and wbeu a series of crimes in the lonely outskirts of the city remained unpunished510 words
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Article137 1908-04-06 2 I can’t keep the visitors from coming up,” said the office-boy, dejectedly. When I say you’re out they don’t believe me. They say they must see you.” “Well,” said the editor, just tell them that’s what they all say. I don’t care if you cheek them, but137 words
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Article121 1908-04-06 2 It was the annual cricket match —Police v. Publicaus—aud the rivalry was great. The last batsman of the police walked to the wicket, and they required two runs to win. Bytield hit the first ball, and started for an easy run. He got in comfortably before121 words
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119 1908-04-06 2 Old Parliamentary hand though he is, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman is not entirely free from nervousness when making a speech in the House of Commons. This in spite of the fact that be knows exactly what he is going to say, for his speeches are all carefully119 words
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Article135 1908-04-06 2 Amoy, March 23. The majority of people must have beard of the famous Rocking Stone on the Island of Amoy. This is a large stone, peculiarly balanced on another rock, which if it is pushed hard enough will swing in the most astonishing manner. A135 words
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Advertisement80 1908-04-06 2 Don’t Neglect a Cold. Perhaps you believe you will be able to throw off every cold you contract. You luay have doue so many times before, aud yet the very next cold may develop into pneumonia. You cannot always tell the condition of your system, and it is better to80 words
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Advertisement90 1908-04-06 2 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. First class return tickets will be granted per s 8. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenham every Saturday afternoon available only for return per 8 s. Perak,” or Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swettenbaui on the next afternoon and expected to90 words
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Advertisement500 1908-04-06 2 PRESENT *xu FAST. ft; ft ;i|v; ft d A .7 V TSER LOS DOS* The NEW way of playing the piano: MEANS PLEASURE. The OLD way Hard Work. See and hear the RACHALS me-puiio, and be convinced. THE ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd. NOTICE. r undersigned >eg to inform the public500 words
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Advertisement137 1908-04-06 2 WAXTED. OUNG ENGLISHMAN seeks roo with private family or mess. Answers to C. Q. X. WANTED. COMPETENT COMPOSITORS, AddIv to Apply to THE MANAGER, Straits Echo Ojfi,c< TO LET. GODOWN and premises No. 21, Glad stone Road. Immediate entry. 11 -3-08 123 Apply BOUSTEAD Ci THE “SRI JUMNA COOLING FOUNTAIN,137 words
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Advertisement672 1908-04-06 2 V I ive ive ity “DE SUMATRA POST.” Daily Published at Medan-Deli, IS THE LEADING NEWSPAPER OF SUMATRA. 613 c JOE DE MELLO, Auctioneer, Valuer and Commission Agent, etc., etc. TEMPORARY ADDRESS: c/o Messrs. DAVID BROWN A Co., 4b, Logan's Buildings, Beach Street, Penang. 4-4-08 179 NOAH JOHAN, PHOTOGRAPHERS, 307,672 words
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Article35 1908-04-06 3 Veis*»il s From Agt-nln Due SeDegambia Suez < B M ACo. Qth Apr. Oceaua Colombo A.G ACo. ytb Banavon Londou i SB. ACo. 12th P. Alice jB.M.ACo. 14th Priuz Eifel Friedrich Colombo B.M.ACo. 15tb35 words
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Article35 1908-04-06 3 Vessel* For Ajeals Ijeuves Seuegambia T Japan B.M ACo. Apr. Ocean* ■^ineaporo A a ACo. Benavon '.Singapore 8 B ACo. P. Alice Priuz Eitel Colombo B.M. ACo. 1 11 Friedrich Singapore B M ACo.35 words
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Shipping.
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Article222 1908-04-06 3 Patroclus, Br. s.s., 3,54 7, Bivao, 4th Apr., Singapore, 2nd Apr., Gen.— -W. M. A Co. i* Chkang Chew, Br. s.s, 1,213, Bbepberd. 4th Apr., Amoy, 25th Mar., Gen. Ban Eng A Co. China. Aus. s.s., 3,588, Peter*. sth Apr*. Trieste, 27th Feb., Gen.— CL K. A Co. Teksta,222 words
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Article41 1908-04-06 3 6th April. Calypso, for Deli. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk AnßonMaetsuijcker, for Pulo Weh, Olehleh and Padang. Teesta, for Singapore. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi and Setul. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. China, for Singapore, China and Japan.41 words
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Article97 1908-04-06 3 Fob Tongkah—Per Sappho, to-morrow, 1 p.iu. Langkat—Per Jin Ho, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Tongkah—Per Ban Whatt Soon, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow 3 p.m. Pulau Langkawi and Setul—Per Plying Dragon, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Hye Leong, to-morrow, 397 words
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Article323 1908-04-06 3 Per P. aud O. s.s. India, connecting with the steamer Oceana at Colombo, due at Peuaug on 9th April: To Penang (from London, Mar. IB) Mrs. W. K. Smith and child, Mr. A. H. Orr;(froni Marseilles, Mar. 20) Mr. and Mrs. C. Pearse, Miss M. Pierce.323 words
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Advertisement873 1908-04-06 3 P, 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Apr. 9 Oceana connecting' with India -it Delta do Victoria May 7 Delhi do Britannia 21 Arcadia do Mooltan June 4 Malta do China Homeward. Date. Steamer. Connecting Due with S.S. j London. Apr. 11 (Delhi 25 Malta873 words
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Advertisement334 1908-04-06 3 (SHIPPIN G.) li HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINE. PASSENGER SERVICE. By the new steamers, Rhenania,” Habsbueo,” Hoh enstaufbw. These steamers offer to the public the highest comfort yet attained in Ocean Travelling. They have very large cabins, provided with only lower berths. The Cabins are amidships and fitted with fans. Laundry on board.334 words
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Article, Illustration96 1908-04-06 4 Justice satiafle* everybody and justice alene —Kmer$tn. Published dally (except Sunday'.) AT THl CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226 —232, Beach Street, Penacg. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum OUTSTATION8 Postage Extra. MAIL EDITION (Host Free) $15 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343 H.S.— All business communications should96 words
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Article576 1908-04-06 4 The resignation of Sir Henry Campbell- Bannerman will not come as a surprise to those who have watched with anxiety and sympathy the course of his illness. Every one, we are sure, irrespective of party, will join with the King in regretting the resignation of the Liberal Premier576 words
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Article, Illustration461 1908-04-06 4 Mr. Foo Clioo Choon 3,39? Votes Ahead. The following list gives the state of the poll in the Echo's Most Popular Man Competition up to 3 pm. to-day. Mr. Foo Choo Choon’s supporters must have been working hard461 words
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Article154 1908-04-06 4 From Messrs. Fraser and Neave, the publishers, we have received a copy of the Singapore and Straits Directory for 1908 The new volume is bigger than ever, an evidence not only of the steady expansion of the country but of the efforts of the management to make154 words
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Article59 1908-04-06 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penaug Tin Exchange, buyers, no sellers Eastern Smelting Co., 7 )5 buyers, no sellers '“a Straits Trading Co., 25 tons at 72J Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 75 72f T0ta1...100 tons. Opium is quoted here to-day59 words
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Article134 1908-04-06 4 Thk Royal Mail steamer Oceana, having left Colombo at 6 p.m. on Saturday last, is expected to arrive here at 6 p.m. on Wednesday next, and will leave for Singapore and Chin* at 10 p.m. the same day. The Siamese gunboat Muratha left for Tongkah yesterday afternoon.134 words
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Article70 1908-04-06 4 THE ASSIZES (Before Mr. Justice Fisher Housebreaking by Night and Voluntarily Causing Hurt. The further bearing of the case in which Yap Kim Seng and Yap Sip Cheng stood charged with the above charges, was le sumed this morning Acting Inspector Kiug, a Malay Sergeant aud a Chinese70 words
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Article263 1908-04-06 4 (Before Mr. Scott.) For being in possession of a hypodermic syriuge in house No. 50, Armenian Street, a Chinaman was this morning sentenced to one month’s imprisonment (Before Mr. Hamilton.) Teh Bun Se»»g, Kay Ah Pi, Lim Seaug and Pi Ham weie this morning arraigned an the263 words
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Article44 1908-04-06 4 The Coroner held an inquest this morniug on the death of a six-year-old Tamil child named Elizibeth, who was burnt to deat i while playing with another child at Hutton Lane on the 3rd inst. The verdict returned was death from accidental causes.44 words
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Article513 1908-04-06 4 (General Meeting. A General Meeting of the members of the Parish Hall was held at the Parochial House, Farquhar Street, yesterday morning Ov*r sixty members were present. The Rt. Rev. Father Meneuvrier, VicarGeneral of the Church of the Assumption and President ex-officio of the Parish Hall, who513 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article77 1908-04-06 4 (Supplied by Reuter Resignation of Sir H. Campbell. Ban tier man. Loudon, 6th April.'—Sir Henry CampbellBauuerman has resigned the Premiership The King has summoned Mr. H. H. As.iuitl. to Biarritz. The King’s Regret. London, 6th April —His Majesty King Edward, in accepting the resignation of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman,77 words
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Article104 1908-04-06 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Anglo-American Arbitration Treaty Signed. 3 London, 6th April.—The Anglo-Amen-can Arbitration Treaty has been signed. [The treaty provides for a Joint Commission to adjudicate upon the minor claims of the United States and British Government: and also between citizens of the t»o Governments It104 words
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Article217 1908-04-06 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) Passive Resistance. London, 4th April.—The passive resistance of the telegraph operators in India, who appeal for the reorganisation of the (shifts) scheme is causing the gravest delay in telegrams. [The chief grievance is apparently to continuous late duty after 11 o’clock at night for217 words
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Article62 1908-04-06 4 (Supplied hy Reuter.) Chinese and Japanese Com pet it ion. London, 4th April.—At a meeting of the Bombay mill-owners, the Chairman of the Association said that they must not be lulled into false security by the temporary depression of the Japanese spinning industry, while the competition agaiust Indian62 words
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Article188 1908-04-06 4 (Supplied by Reuter j Russia’s Sphere of Influence. London, sth April.—A telegram from Washington states that Mr. Elibu Hoot, U. S. Secretary of State, and Baron Rosen, Russian Ambassador at Washington, conferred together, presumably as to Russias sphere of influence in Manchuria. It is believed that the United States188 words
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Article52 1908-04-06 4 (Supplied by Reuter.) An Historic Trophy Stolen. London, 6th April.—A telegram from Petersburg states that robbers entered t Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul, w |k contains the tombs of the Tsars, and carried off an historic trophy—the enormou» key of the fortress of Gueorgusivsk, Pol* u which was52 words
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Article71 1908-04-06 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Situation Quieter. London. 6th April.—The strike at Rome has l*een abandoned aud the situation in the city is gradually quieting down. Yesterday Reuter wired that the situation at Rome wits disqnieting and that all the shops had closed and the trams had ceased running. At a71 words
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Article32 1908-04-06 5 (Supjilied by Reuter.) 5,000 Troops March fo Fez. London, 6th April.—The Sultan of Morocco’» (Abdul Aziz) forceof 5.000 troops with twenty guns has left Rabot to establish his authority at Yet32 words
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Article178 1908-04-06 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Light Blue Win». London, sth April.—Cambridge won the boat race which was rowed off on Saturday. By the latest papers the teams are given as follows Oxford. st. lb. Bow. Hon. It. Stanhope (Magdalen) 9 10 2. C. It. Cudmore (Magdalen) 12 2178 words
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Advertisement223 1908-04-06 4 Huge Success! Huge Success!!! ROYAL CINEMATOCRAPH, S Location:-PI)S\ HALL, KUALA KANGSA ROAD.J CALL TO-NIGHT XO SEE THE GANS-NELSON FIGHT, (1,860 feet long) AND 13 OTHER LATEST NOYELTIES 13. ALL ITEW TO PEITAITO I!!! Everything Done to Make Your Visit Enjoyable. COME! COME!! and come early so as not to be223 words
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Article573 1908-04-06 5 The Mongelunclior. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Kangsar, 4th April. To-day, according to the official programme in connection with the installation of tbe Raja Muda of Perak and the marriage of Raja Abdul Rashid, there was to have been a Mengelunchor party, and as a good573 words
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Article650 1908-04-06 5 The Government Gazette of April 3 contains the following items of information: His Exce'lency the Governor has been pleased to appoint by an Instrument under the Public Seal of the Colonv, the Hon ble 9 Captain An hur Henderson Young, c m. o 9 to be hia Deputy650 words
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1423 1908-04-06 5 188*2 to 1?K>7. i By Southern Or out :j The writer happened to be looking through the Chronology of Events” in the latest issue of the Singapore and Straits Directory and. knowing something of happeumgs m Malaya from hearsay and personal knowledge, it struck him1,423 words
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Article186 1908-04-06 5 Arrived. Per s.s. !>e Kocl, sth April, from Deli Mr. aud Mrs. Nisida. Per s.s. Teesta, sth April, from Rangoon Mrs. Bryson, Mrs. Muller, Mr. aud Mrs. Boudville aud child, Mr. and Mrs. Ah Hain and children, Miss I. Ady. Miss Dover. Capt. A. H. Williams, Messrs. E. A.186 words
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Article79 1908-04-06 5 To-day. 6tb Day of 3rd Moon. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street. 7 p.ui. and 9 p.m. Tbo Royal Cinematograph, Kuala Kaugsa Road Theatre, 9 p.m. To-morrow 7th Day of 3rd Moon. Football League Entries Close. Town Band, Golf79 words
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Article42 1908-04-06 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service tJliTWARI>H Hum KVT A Rl>b. Oceana 9 Apr. I Delhi 11 Apr. Delta 23 i Mat a 25 Extra Service. Outwards Hum k wards &fmn*rn Id Apr. I Borneo 17 Apr Ceylon 23 i Nore 15 May.42 words
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Advertisement38 1908-04-06 5 Get a Bottle To-day. Colic, pains in the stomach, and diarrhoea are not only painful, but may indicate a serious disorder. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy inheres promptly and cures permanently. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.38 words
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Advertisement45 1908-04-06 5 Neuralgia and Sciatica Cured. The great pain relieving power of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm baa been the surprise and delight of many sufferers from neuralgia and sciatica. The excruciating pains characteristic of these diseases are quickly allayed by this liniment. The George Town Dispensary. Wholesale Agents.45 words
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Advertisement36 1908-04-06 5 Gonosan brings about satisfactory results without tbe aid of any local treatment and is tbe latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior (o combinations of plain Sandalwood oil, Copaiba etc. At all chemists and dealers.36 words
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Advertisement46 1908-04-06 5 Gonosan like other preparations of Copaiba and Sandalwood oil does not affect the kidneys or disturb the stomach aod is well tolerated by tho patient even after lengthened treatment. 'Trials by the Medical Profession solicited. Samples free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.46 words
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Advertisement542 1908-04-06 5 PRANGIN SALES ROOM. PRIVATE SALE. A cocoauut plantation, all trees in full beaming and interplanted with para-rubber trees 1' 2 year growth, measuring about 5 •teres and is situated in Kumbang Sunang, l-> minutes’ drive from Railway Station, l>uliit Mertajam. Also a piece of land and 7 shop houses. Nos.542 words
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Article1000 1908-04-06 6 SOME STRANGE TALES i Old Alchemists. < Diamonds while you wait is a delight- i fully large order for the twentieth century to book. It carries one back toGeber, Aibertus Magnus, Raymond Lu li, and Roger Bacon the glorious days of the alchemists, and the grand old1,000 words
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Article, Illustration415 1908-04-06 6 Colonbi Young Lady Cubed of Heart Trouble, Sick Headaches and Dyspepsia by Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills. Miss Jocelyn de Jong is the daughter of a well-known and bigbly-respected member of the Ceylon Civil Service. When interviewed at her residence, 119 Colpetty Road. Colom-1 bo, this415 words
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Article124 1908-04-06 6 Pbnano. 6th Apbil (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Dinand Sink --2/3} 4 months' sight Bun ..2/4 T ff 8 Ci e lit 2/4/u 3 Documentary ...2/4 Calcutta, Dwm»nd Bank Ra. 4^4i 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay. D imand Bank 1^4 Moalmein, Demand Banl 1«3 3 days’124 words
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Article187 1908-04-06 6 Gold leaf 965.40 B. Pepper(W.Coast 3lbs.5 ox.) no stock White Pepper 918.50 $eVer» Trang Pepper 12f buyers Cloves (picked) 31. buyers Mace 75. —sellers Mace Picking* 57. —buyers Nutmegs 110a 23. sellers No. 1 5.30 sales Sugar 2 no stock Basket 3.75 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra... 6.25187 words
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Article209 1908-04-06 6 Pbna.no, 6th Apkil, 1908. Bbbf c Soup per catty 12 Roast “2 Steaks 22 Stew or Curry Meat Rump Steak 22 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue B0 Feet 1 Heart Liver P©f catty 28 Pork Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 34 Tongue t» 30 Buffalo209 words
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Article1144 1908-04-06 6 a a! I 1 g I 3 Q" ao cd 9 o-| Number of H 0 2 2 Capital. Shares 1 > Last Dividend. Name. 6 issued. a j ‘5 PQ “i S j j Mining. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining1,144 words
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Advertisement53 1908-04-06 6 Chronic Diarrhoea Cured. Some physician» claim that chronic diarrhoea cannot be cured. Don’t you believe it. There are iucurable cases, but uoue ao bad that they cannot be helped by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and even temporary relief means much to one ao sorely afflicted. The George Town53 words
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Advertisement203 1908-04-06 6 cdc Society or motor manufacturers and Craders, £td. For Hu prvteetion. rmoiiraxinitnl ana development o/ the Antomooile Industry. The Society has organised a TRADE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT which will be pleased, without fee, to direct enquirers to the Traders who can best supply their needs, whether for Motor Cars (commercial or203 words
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Article831 1908-04-06 7 DEATH VERIFIERS. A New Bill. Inquiries have been made bj correspondents for information about the Association tor the Prevention of Premature Burial, and Mr. J. R. VVillamson, 100, Cbidiugton Road. L pper Edmonton, London, N., writes as follows Ihe allusiou to the Association for the Prevention of Premature831 words
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Advertisement843 1908-04-06 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. INSURANCES. General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Ltd. DAVID CORSAR SON S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANDILANDS. ItlITTfcBY Co hn Bazley White Bros.’ RTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sandilands, Buttery Co., AGENTS. PENANG F. M. 8. WE have been apj>ointed843 words
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Advertisement69 1908-04-06 7 Accidents Will Happen In the Best Regulated Families. The average home is frequently in need of a good liniment, as accidents will happen and slight ailments appear when least ex* pected. For a cut or bruise, a bum or scald, Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is excellent. It is also good for69 words
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Advertisement865 1908-04-06 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. ABSIDINO AT No. 2ta, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mth». UPTON’S TEAS WERE AWARDED THE GOLD MEDAL AT THE PMIIS EXHIBITION. AGENTS PENANG: PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd. WONG865 words
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