Straits Echo, 11 May 1908
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Title Section38 1908-05-11 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. r -Jv DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE.STRAIT TsiE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 0. $24 Per Annum- PENANG, MONDAY, nth MAY, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 108.38 words
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Advertisement1059 1908-05-11 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TIANG LEE Co. /,w' --ofiw t•, v I s S&SSS»* g! SOL£ AOEHTS. BASS'S ALE. NOAH JOHAN, PHOTOGRAPHERS, BANKS 307, Uhulia Street, Penang. (Corner of Carnarvon Street.) Enlargement to any size. All works on Bromide, P. 0. P., etc* Out-door Photography Undertaken. All work in connection with Photography1,059 words
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Advertisement26 1908-05-11 1 1HE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. NOddlN SB 4 v C5 yc V) > a CD > "d '7. M £q TokYq TIANG LEE Co., Sole Agent*26 words
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Article1143 1908-05-11 2 Th* report, just out, of the China Association affords a record of a good, steady year’s work, though the period has been fairly free from friction, so far as China’s relations with foreign countries are concerned. We are told that the promise of constitutional reform has received1,143 words
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Advertisement71 1908-05-11 2 Australian Newspaper Mail’s Experience With Diarrhoea. > Mr. S. Q. Mathers, publisher of Chronicle, Normautown, Queensland, says Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy completely cured me of chronic dyseu- ery from which l had suffered for years I feel confident that this remedy also saved the life of my iufaut71 words
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Advertisement486 1908-05-11 2 Lingering Coughs. Persistent coughs that continue through the spring and 6uimuer usually indicate some throat or lung trouble, and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this nature aud a few doses taken in time may save a486 words
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Advertisement784 1908-05-11 2 ROBINSON PIANO C O, L ••V TD. ANTED for Tongkah a Chinese Clerk Hold the FINEST STOCK of Pianos in the East. YACHT, COTTAGE, CRAND& AUTOPIANO. thoroughly conversant with accounts. Must be able to speak Chinese, English and Malay. Apply, stating particulars, to ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd Prices from s3os.784 words
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Article29 1908-05-11 3 Vestel* From Agents Due Namur York P. Heiuricb Tydeus Arcadia Colombo A.G.ACo. Singapore B.M.ACo. Colombo B M &Co. Singapore W.M.ACo. Colombo A.G.&Co. llthMay. l*2tb 13th Ibtli 2lst29 words
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Article24 1908-05-11 3 Ve$*eh For Aon t* Leave.' Namur Singapore A.G.&Co. 1 May. York Colombo B.M&^o. P. Heinrich Singapore B.M.ACo, Tydeus Antwerp 1W.M.&C0 Arcadia Singapore A.O.&Oo.24 words
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Article35 1908-05-11 3 Mail Service Outwards Homkwamd.v Arcadia '21 May. I Oceana 23 May. Malta t June. I Delta 6 June. Extra Service. Outwards. Homewards. Namur 11 May. Nore 15 May. Sardinia 26 Japan 2935 words
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Shipping.
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Article121 1908-05-11 3 Perak, Br. s.s., 258, Crichton, 10th May, Deli, 9th May, Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Mary Austin, Br. s a-, 121, Wright, 10th May, Asahan, 9th May, Gen. —E. S. Co., Ltd. Hyk Leong, Br. s.s., 290, Treweeke, 10th May, Teluk Anson, 9th May, Gen. K. O. Petrel, Mr. s.s121 words
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Article45 1908-05-11 3 11th May. Deli, for Trang and Pang Nga. Canton, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson. Pegu, for Langsa, T. Setuawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Namur, for Singapore, China and Japan. Lightning, for Singapore and Hongkong. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Hebe, for Deli.45 words
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Article262 1908-05-11 3 Fob. Paugkalan Brandan—Per Petrel, to* morrow, 1 p.m. Deli —Per Perak, to-inorrow, 1 p ui. Asahan—Per Mary Austin, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Leong Ho, to-moirow, 1 p.tn. Batu Bahra—Per Sree Banka, to-morrow, 1 pm. Batu Bahra—Per Padang, to morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swetteuham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow,262 words
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Article248 1908-05-11 3 Per P. and O. s.h. Mooltan, conuecting witli the steamer Arcadia at Colombo, due a f Peuaug on 21st May To Penang (from Loudou, Apr. 24) Mr. and Mrs. Mac Nab. To Singapore (from London) Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Fish and children (from Marseilles, May248 words
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Advertisement816 1908-05-11 3 P.&O.Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrival» and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. May 21 Arcadia connecting with Mooltan June 4 Malta do China M 18 Devanha do Moldavia J uly 2 Marmora do Himalaya If» Delta do Macedonia Homeward. Foe intended sailings. British India Steam Navigation Co., Ltd, Intended to Sail. Stbambe.816 words
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Advertisement367 1908-05-11 3 (SHIPPING.) "S flfc-HAMBURG-AMERIKA UNIE. FKEIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8.3. Dortmund 23rd May, 1908 Next Sailings Homeward. VIA HONGKONG, STRAITS COLOMBO. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Geuoa, Ports in the Levant, Black Sea, and367 words
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Advertisement112 1908-05-11 3 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. I7URST CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be granted per s.s. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swetteubam every Saturday afternoon available only for return per s s. Perak,” or Pin Seng,” due to leave Port Swetteubam on the next afternoon and expected to arrive112 words
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Article, Illustration92 1908-05-11 4 Justice satisfies everybody and justice alene Emtntn. Published dally (except Sundays.) CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE: DAILY LOCAL $24 per annum. OUTSTATIONB Poet-ase Extra. MAIL BDITION (Poet Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. Jf.B.— All business communications should be addressed to92 words
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Article1122 1908-05-11 4 In the latest of the Papers on Malay Subjects, Mr. R. J. Wilkinson, dealing with the history of Malaya prior to British ascendancy, says Professor Seeley, in his famous book on the Expansion of England, has paradoxically pointed out that the British Empire was acquired in1,122 words
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Article58 1908-05-11 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exckauge, buyers, no sellers Straits Tradiutr Co., > buyers, no sellers j Eastern Smelting Co., Q 5 buyers, no sellers Singapore Straits Trading Co., 125 tons at 69f Opium is quoted here to-day58 words
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Article206 1908-05-11 4 The output from the Pusing Lama Tin Mine for the month of April was Pis. 420, of an approximate value of $lB,OOO. Mr Wolferstan, District Judge, has proceeded to Singapore on short leave. Since the 4th inst. there have been four cases of cholera in Kota Kuala206 words
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1430 1908-05-11 4 Successful Fete at Tanjong Bungha. On Siturday afternoon the Penang Swimming Club held a most successful water carnival at Taujong Bungba. or Flowery Point, where their pretty little clubhouse stands perched ou the edge of the cliffs opposite the quaint little island named Mouse Island1,430 words
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171 1908-05-11 4 Following are the results of the voting by the members ou the merits of the exhibit's in the various classes, a list of which was published in our issue of Saturday, in the Penang Impressionist Sketching Club’s Exhibition held on Friday and Saturday last Class A. Water-Colours.171 words
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294 1908-05-11 4 H. E. Meh Hung Chun, Councillor to the Ministry of Justice at Peking and Commissioner of Prisons for the Chines? Empire, who, as stated in our issue of last Friday, is engaged on a special mission to study the prison systems of the various294 words
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Advertisement202 1908-05-11 4 MATSUO’S JAPANESE CINEMATOGRAPH. Location: —Corner of Campbell Street and Penang Road. Grand Programme To-night. NEW PICTURES! NEW PICTURES!! TWO PERFORMANCES EVERY NIGHT. First show, from 7 to 8-30jp.m. Second show, from 9 to 11-30 p.m. PRICES OF ADMISSION. Ist SHOW. I 2nd SHOW. Ist Class $0 50. I Ist Clg202 words
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Article144 1908-05-11 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Churchill Elected in Spite ot Suffragette*» London. 10th Maj.-The Suffragette*, with a clanging ra.lway bell and escorted by a crowd of in«n, again disturbed Mr. Winston Churchill, President of the Board of Trade, at an open-air meeting at Dundee. Mr'Winston Churchill appealed to the workmen144 words
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Article90 1908-05-11 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Immediate Operations Against the Mohmands. London, 10th May.—Maj.-General Sir James Willcocks, with two brigades, has l>e«n ordered to proceed immediately against the Mohmands in view of the failure of the Jirgah to arrange terms. The Ameer’s Explanation. London, 11th May.—The Ameer of Afghanistan,90 words
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Article88 1908-05-11 5 Supplied by Reuter.) Frontier Troubles. London, 11th May.—A telegram from St. Petersburg states that the Kurds have made elaborate preparations to resist General Suarsky’s punitive expedition of the brd iust., which is at, present detained on the border. [On the 2nd inst. Reuter wired that telo"rarns received from Urumiah88 words
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Article44 1908-05-11 5 (Supplied by Reuter)The Wright Brothers’ Achievement. London, 11th May.—At Mauteo, North Carolina, the Wright brothers travelled in an aeroplane tifteen miles seaward and back at a height of a thousand feet. The machine was beautifully controlled despite a ten mile an hour wind.44 words
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Article291 1908-05-11 5 (Supplied by Renter.) The Uvac-Mitrovitza Railway. London, 11th May.—The engineers who have been appointed to survey the TJvacMitrovitzi railway have gone thither, three squadrons of Turkish cavalry have also gone to inaiutaiu order. [The Uvac is a river forming a part of the S. \V. frontier between Servia and291 words
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Article442 1908-05-11 5 (Before itr. Scott.) Sliaik Ibrahim, a Mala, youngster, was to day charred with comn.itt.ng cnm.-al breach u! trust as a servant in respect oi S>*> the property of Messrs. Huttenbach brothers AGo The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge. Acting Inspector King explained to the Court442 words
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Article409 1908-05-11 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) 10th May. Lim Chee Chav, the Kulim Duty Farmer has returned to Kedah. When interviewed and asked what had become of his new duty farm and why he had come back, he replied I have brought back a new life with me.409 words
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Article779 1908-05-11 5 The Government Gazette of Bth May contains the following items of information:— The Commission passed under the Koyal Sign Manual and Signet, appointing the Officer for the time being administering the Government of the Straits Settlements and their dependencies, to be British A gent for the States of779 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article661 1908-05-11 5 To THE ElAirOK OF THE STRAITS ECHO. Sir, —I have read the letter published in your widely circulated journal of the 4’h instant from the pen of one who signs himself A Christian,” who, however, judging from his concluding senteuce, is not a Christian, and, therefore, I am661 words
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Article286 1908-05-11 5 Arrived. Per 8.8. Namur. lltb May, from London Mir Law. Mrs. Fox child. Mr. Shaw Mrs. S»mw and infant, Mr. W L Swaeu. kiss Metcalf. Mr. Neal, Mrs Neal and 2 infauls and 2 children, Mr. C. Bowell. Mr. A. Hastie, Miss Pitt Taylor, aud Mr. J. Griffiths. Per286 words
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Article53 1908-05-11 5 To-pat 12th Day of 4th Moon. Football P. C. C. vs. Wanderers, Esplanade. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street,7 p.m. 9 p.m. To-morrow. 13th Day of 4th Moon. Singapore Races. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street.53 words
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Advertisement282 1908-05-11 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE rrniE next Ordinary Meeting of theMuniJL cipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 3-30 p m. on Thursday, the 14th instant. L. A. Coutier BIGGS, Secretary. NOTICE OF SALE. BY OEDEE OF THE MORTGAGEE, TO BB SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Tuesday, 12th May, 1908,282 words
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Advertisement217 1908-05-11 5 NOTICE OF SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On Saturday, 16th May, 1908, AT 10 30 A M.. At Siiiipang Aiupat Police Station, The property of KHOO 00 TEK TAN GUAN LEONG. All those two pieces of land messuages and hereditaments, situate in S.217 words
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Article207 1908-05-11 6 /mine and Lady Discuss the Reduction of Embonpoint.” A corset demonstrator” braved the Coun-ty-court on 26th March and sued Mme. M. Jacques, of Oiford-st., London, for salary in lieu of notice, and for damage to a silk chiffon dress. Plaiutiff was Mrs. Jennie Shemmonds, a stylishly-dressed lady,207 words
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Article336 1908-05-11 6 The Closed Houses. The N-C. D. News of 21st ult. reports that an interesting event took place on the eevious Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Town all. This was the drawing of lots by proprietors of opium smoking divans tvithin the International Settlement as to336 words
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Article614 1908-05-11 6 Plucky Attempts at Life-saving. Says the Hongkong Telegraph of the 27tb ult.: Hongkong harbour has been the scene of many a gallant act. The deeds of heroism which are on record stand to the credit of many a civilian and others who go down to the614 words
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Article932 1908-05-11 6 Can Consumption be Stamped out Fighting the Great White Plague. The promiuence which has been given to consumption and its treatment of late years has erroneously led many people to think that the disease is spreading and accounting for an increased number of deaths every day. As a matter of932 words
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Article122 1908-05-11 6 Pcna.no, 11th Mat. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3$ 4 months* sight Bank ...2 4 3 Credit ...2/4^ 3 Documentary ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Ra. 174$ 3 days’ sight Private 175$ Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 4 3 days’ sight Private 175$122 words
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Article179 1908-05-11 6 Gold leaf $65.40 B.Pepper( W.Coast 3!b5.5 oz.) no stock White Pepper $17.50 sellers Trang Pepper 11. —sellers Cloves (picked) 31. —buyers Mace 70. —sellers Mace Pickings 55. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s 20-50 sellers SNo. 1 5.30 sales 2 no stock Basket 3.85 sales Tapioca Flour 1.80 nominal Copra 6.20179 words
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Article203 1908-05-11 6 Penang, 11th Mat, 1908. Beef— eta. Soup per cutt} 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Fork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head 20 Feet 24 Tongue 30203 words
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Article1173 1908-05-11 6 2 si cL I o-2 Number of i Capital. Shares > 1 Last Dividend. Name. £> I d s j .is a® issued. 2 as ca M c <§__ I I I Mining. 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. j1,173 words
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Advertisement25 1908-05-11 6 THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.” GIN IN RED CASES. SandUands, Buttery Co BORDEN'S PEERLESS BRAND EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: SANDUANDS, BUTTERY Co.. PENANQ.25 words
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Advertisement57 1908-05-11 6 WROUCHT-IRON TUBES AND FITTINGS. Btoois on Miknd. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN CO., LTD. NOW IN STOCK. “ROYAL STARLING” MOTOR CAR, (ENGLISH m/IDE) 12-14 HORSE POWER, NOISELESS AND EASY RUNNING. Trial runs may be arranged to suit intending purchaser. PRICE VERY LOW. TIANG LEE CO. NOTICE, M o TOR CAR FOR HIRE. Apply57 words
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Article837 1908-05-11 7 Weird Antics of People iu Hysterics. A little sect of rabid Revivalists have taken the Bethel Hall, in Peckbam-rd., London, and last night (April 1) they gave a thrilling show to a crowded audience of the elect. For two hours certain individuals lost all control of themselves, and837 words
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Article915 1908-05-11 7 Chinese Charged with Enticing Away Married Woman. Chiong Boo and a young woman, named Ong Lew, who figured as accused in a case of alleged theft and were acquitted, and afterwards were plaintiffs in a case for damages for malicious prosecution and were again successful, appeared bafore the915 words
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Advertisement1129 1908-05-11 7 BAXTER Co.’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SUN’S WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No 0. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co John Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, “LION BRAND.” Sanditands, Buttery <£ Co,, AGENTS. PENANG A F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s BOILKD RAW LINSEED OILS, PAINTS A TURPENTINE 70 BE HAD1,129 words
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Advertisement24 1908-05-11 7 The French Medical Profession rely on Sailtal Midy to cure chronic bronchitis, kidney and bladder trouble, as well as discharges from the urinary organs.24 words
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Advertisement55 1908-05-11 7 Pain in the Stomach. It m most annoying, an well ag disagreeable, to be troubled with pains in the atom* acb, and there ia no need of it, for one dose of Chamberlain’a Colic, Cholera und Diari hoea Remedy will allay the pain. Try it once and bo convinced. The55 words
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Advertisement896 1908-05-11 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen Co., Pha, U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. RESIDING AT /Vo. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. 6 mthi. NOTICE. E undersigned 'eg to inform the public of Penang and the neighbouring Native States that they have896 words
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Article4268 1908-05-11 9 MU. W. A. GRAHAM’S REPORT. ANOTHER YEAR’S GOOD WORK. Tbe report on tbe State of Kelantau, by Mr. \V. A. Graham, His Siamese Majesty’s Resident Adviser to the Kaja. for tbe period from 24th February. 1906, to 14th February, 1907, is now out. In his previous report on Kelantan,4,268 words
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Article952 1908-05-11 9 The late Rev. lan Maclareu was not only i popular preacher, but his services were greatly in demand, especially among the working c’asses, as officiatin' minister at. weddings; and some of his amusing experiences are recorded in the liosto'i Courier O i one occasion ho relates that952 words
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Advertisement68 1908-05-11 9 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. You will bunt a good while before you hnd a liniment that is equal to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. In caseß of rheumatism and sciatica it relieves the intense pain and makes sleep and rest possible. Soreness of the murcles, swellings and lameness are quickly relieved by it,68 words
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Advertisement36 1908-05-11 9 Have You Rheumatism? If so, apply Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It has cured others and there is no reason why it should not cure you. One application relieves the pain. The George Town I Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.36 words
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Advertisement32 1908-05-11 9 Gonosan (in capsules) is well tolerated by the digestive apparatus no complication of any sort occurs, and its action is most favorable in Cystitis. Approved by the leading specialists of the day.32 words
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Advertisement32 1908-05-11 9 Gonosan is a happy combination of Kawa Resins with Oleum Santali in the proportion of 1 part I\awa Kawa to 4 parts Oleum. Santal cures easily, no complications. All chemists and dealers32 words
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Advertisement189 1908-05-11 9 Lingering Coughs. Persistent coughs that continue through the spi ing and summer usually indicate some throat or lung trouble, and it is a serious mistake to neglect them. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of coughs of this uature and a few doses taken in tinje may save189 words
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905 1908-05-11 10 Tuesday, the 28th July, Thursday, the 30th July, and Saturday, the 1st August, 1908. PROPOSED PROGRAMME To be considered and if approved to be passed at a General Meeting to be called lor the purpose. NOTICE.—No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless905 words
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Advertisement245 1908-05-11 10 JOHN MARTIN, MINER A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF Talet of the Fen," Chronicle» of tht Carburettor Club," In Peril in Penang," etc. PRICE 50 CENTS MAT BE KAD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltl., 226, 232. Beach Street, Penang. NOW READY! “Ini Pantun Karang-Karangan.” Contents: Pantun245 words
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Advertisement294 1908-05-11 10 Entries Close at noon on Thursday, 16th July, 1908 (except for Race 8, Third Day) Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 20th July, 1908. A penalty of 7 lbs. is incurred in a haudicap by the winner of any race run subsequent to the publication294 words
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Advertisement190 1908-05-11 10 JUST RECEIVED JOHANN FABEH’S STATIONER! Paper Fasteners C C, 15 cents per box. New Flat Reversible Pocket Pencils Nickle-plated Pocket Pencils, Automatic Pocket Pencils FABER. 10 to 15 cents each. 30 cents each. 30 cents each. MAjAUtestfS !>2 Blue Pencils, 60 cents per dozen. Drawing Pencils, B B B, 80190 words
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