Straits Echo, 26 October 1908
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Title Section36 1908-10-26 1 Straits Echo 10-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. voi>* $24 Per Annum, PENANG, MONDAY, 26th OCTOBER, 1908. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 247.36 words
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Advertisement969 1908-10-26 1 BASS’S ALE. 5V o WZa A ■S Y et o a ■> 'o Sfc th£s2 ft Aj\ois s.ss’aMM\rvr> 50L£ A<Jt/\TS. T H E (MAN K S > eastern shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. £1,200,000969 words
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Advertisement27 1908-10-26 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. 4 T C 5 CO > CD -a S' <;>j ft ’V *i. ?*D Tom TIANG LEE A Co., SoJe Agents,27 words
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Article1299 1908-10-26 2 Luxury of the Poor. Mr. E- Clepban Palmer writes to the Morning Leader It was not my joke, so I had no case against “the man, but I was sorry for the humorist. He had taken the trouble to make the j joke, and yet this man, seated1,299 words
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Advertisement473 1908-10-26 2 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. B.B. Olenfalloeh, Captain J. H. Hains--1 worth, is expected to arrive here od Monday, and will leave for the above ports on Wednesday, the 28th instant, at 3 pm. For freight or passage, apply to KOE GUAN Co.. Agents for WEE BIN of Singapore.473 words
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Advertisement1701 1908-10-26 2 ill Stand Country ny Rrg for De»i».Ti Masters MASTERS' “British EMPIRE WATCH. Speciality for SONS t f e EMPIRE. IBci. MADE Wear in any i Lifetime. Gold, £lO 10s. in ENGLAND. Rings. «15 >9 Finest Diamonds. Other Rtntfs. 3»/* to j£,«oo. Diamond Sn»ke Rtn*. £3. H 108. and £lO. King1,701 words
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Article41 1908-10-26 3 Vessels From Agent* Dus Sikh Glasgow S.B.ACo. 26 th Oct. Zieten Singapore BM.&Co. 27th G. A pear Singapore A.A.A &Co 29th P. Ludwig Colombo B.M&Co. 29th Oceana Colombo A G &Co. •5th Nov. Assaye Singapore A G &Co. 7th41 words
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Article30 1908-10-26 3 Yt»sel» Fur Aijentii Le\ve> Sikh Singapore S.B &Co. Oct. Zieten Colombo B.M &Co. G. Apcar Calcutta A.A.A.&Co P. Ludwig Singapore B.M.&Co. Oceana Singapore A.G.ACo. Nov. Assaye Colombo 1 A.G.ACo.30 words
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Shipping.
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Article122 1908-10-26 3 Vidar, Br. s.s., 191, Gully, 25th Oct., Brandan, 24th Oct., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Perak, Br. s.s., 258, Crichton, 25th Oct.; Deli, 24th Oct., Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Hebe, Br. s.s., 347, Andrews, 25th Oct., Singapore, 23rd Oct., Gen.—W. M. Co. Hye Leong, Br. s.s., 296, Treweefce. 26th Oct.,122 words
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Article47 1908-10-26 3 26th October. Sree Bangka, for Batu Bahra. Padang, for Batu Babra. Deli, for Pang Nga. Canton, for Dindings and Teluk Anson. Kum Sang, for Calcutta. Un Peng, for Pulau Langkawi, Perlis and Setul. Flying Fish, for Port Weld and Taiping. Japan, for Singapore, China and Japan.47 words
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Article100 1908-10-26 3 Fob Paugkalan Brandan—Per Vidar, tomorrow, 1 p.m. Trang—Per Tong Chay Un, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli —Per Perak, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Pin Setig, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Rangoon—Per Vorwarts, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Teluk Anson—Per Hue Leong, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang—Per100 words
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Article413 1908-10-26 3 Per I. G. M. s.s. Prinz Ludwig (from Piemen, 23rd Sept.) due at Penang on 28th Oct. To Penang Mr. H. C. Carsten, Miss Marguerite Boret, Mr. and Mrs. Anthony, Mr. A. A. Kraft v. Ermel, Mr. S- H Bosschart, Mr. J. Ch. Altona. To Singapore413 words
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Article36 1908-10-26 3 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwards. Hombwards Oceana 5 Nov I Astaye 7 Nov. Devanha 19 Delhi 21 Extra Service. Oui wards. Hombwards. Palermo 27 Oct. j Sumatra 13 Nov. Sicilia 10 Nov. Somali 11 J)ee.36 words
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Advertisement758 1908-10-26 3 fjlSteamiavigation Coy. i rivals and Departures. Mail Service. Ontward. o rillUl connecting with Himalaya Wfirranha do Mongolia Delta do India e do Victoria. Homeward. IX' I»at0. jNovI pr. Ln. 30 Feb. 13 il Hir- 13 20 Apr. 1° r 24 St?amer. A ttaye Delhi Oceana Deranha Delta A fen ye758 words
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Advertisement401 1908-10-26 3 (SHIPPIN G.) HAMBURG-AMERIKA IINIE. FREIGHT SERVICE. Next Sailings for Singapore, China and Japan. 8.8. Scandia sth November 1908. Next Sailings Homeward. VIA COLOMBO. B.s. Silesia, for Havre and Hamburg 29th October, 1908. Taking cargo at through Rates to Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Copenhagen Lisbon, Oporto, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Marseilles, Trieste, Genoa,401 words
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Article, Illustration94 1908-10-26 4 Justice satisfies everybody and Justice alene K’nmon Published dally (except Mondays.) at th CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 226—232, Beach Street, Penaug. PRICE DAILY LOCAL |2I per annoni OUTBTATIONB Hostage Kxtra MAIL BDITION (Poet;Free) »15 CAKLK ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. lf,B, All business commnnications should be addressed94 words
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Article516 1908-10-26 4 Events in the Balkans are not shaping very well for peace, and already the Vienna Press has begun to be violently anti-English, a course which may lead to serious results. From the very first Austria and Bulgaria were sceptical as to the value of the Young516 words
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Article45 1908-10-26 4 The N -D. L. mail steamer Prim Ludwig, having left Colombo at 9 a.m. yesterday, is expected to arrive here ou Thursday at 5 a m and will leave for Singapore, China, and Japan, probably at 12 noon on the same day.45 words
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Article531 1908-10-26 4 Thk following business in tin has been done to-day Penaig Penang Tin Exchange, 7 ec7 11: buyers, no sellers Straits Trading Co., 7 buyers, no selle r s j Eastern Smelting Co ,7 «7 buyers, no sellers Singapore Straits Trading Co., 50 tons at 67.50531 words
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Article102 1908-10-26 4 We would remind our readers that tonight’s Pathescope show at the King Street Theatre, which is under the patronage of the President of the Municipal Commissioners, is in aid of the Band Fund. The Band will bo present throughout the performance, and as the management102 words
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Article709 1908-10-26 4 The annual Hindu festival known locilly as the Deepavali which has been celebrated during the past two days, came to a close last night. Both yesterday and the day before, large 1 numbers of the Hindu community—men women and children—dressed in their best, visited the Chinese temple at709 words
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Article266 1908-10-26 4 (Be/ore Mr. Brown Refusal to Pay Itiki s la Hir) Two Hindus were thi. norm,,. h 3 for using criminal f„, c 1,1 nbsha puller and »2 for r rfutlDgl C ;;;j Possession of Cocaine. The case, reported in our columns ft f u 19th instant ,n266 words
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Article117 1908-10-26 4 Early yesterday moruiug D. I*. 0. 125 while on duty, heard that a nasty affray had taken place in Kedah R >ad. On arriving at the spot he found a Hindoo, named (Jovinda--Bamy, lying on the floor of the house and bleeding copiously from a severe wound on117 words
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Article435 1908-10-26 4 Further details are to band regarding the murder of the Chinaman at Paya Trubong which we recorded on Saturday. It appears that the man who repjrted the murder ami who lived with the deceased excited the suspicions of the Police, with the result that he435 words
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Advertisement396 1908-10-26 4 NOTICE Owing to the difficulties of collection, on and after May Ist (1908) all Bills must be settled on leaving the Eastern and Oriental and 44 Crag Hotels. No Bills will be posted for collection to any outstation. SARKIES BROTHERS, PROPRIETORS. THE ABSOLUTE SUCCESS th# palmer tyre has a Solid.396 words
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Advertisement30 1908-10-26 4 Ihe most rapid and satisfactory results are obtained by treatment with Qonosan (Kawa Santal). Booklet and sample to medical men free on application to any of the chief Penang Chemists.30 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article265 1908-10-26 5 (Supplied by Reuter (Jnat Britain Denounced. 1 u.pb October. —The Vienna Press |j a J Great Britain as responsible for ll(,D U r ,‘ure in the negotiations between lb® rU r i Austria, and declares that TU tru was supported by Germany. A ustria I nlv attend265 words
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Article64 1908-10-26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) hussian Troops to Occupy Tabriz. Loudon, 25th October.—Reuter’s correcpondent at Constantinople states that intelligence has been received that Russian troops have crossed the Araxes and entered Azerbaijan. It is presumed that Russia intends to occupy Tabriz, in which town there is a pauic. A Denial. London,64 words
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Article35 1908-10-26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Rectorial Election. I lie electiou of a rector for the Glasgow Diversity has resulted as follows: Lord Curzon (Conservative) 947 votes Mr. Lloyd-George (Liberal) 935 Mr. Keir Bardie (Labour) 12235 words
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Article60 1908-10-26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) American Car Wins. Loudon, 26th October.—There were twiTitv entries for the 258-mile race for the Juderbilt Cup at Long Island. Hie Robertson (American) car won in nr hours, 2 minutes and 36 seconds. The l ll, ti (Italian) car was second. The race then stopped60 words
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Article31 1908-10-26 5 (Supplied by Reuter Degrees for Women. loj'udon, 24th October.—Lord Cut z <n’s Ox"rUl Kc^'mne includes the opening of K to women on the same level as men.31 words
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Article112 1908-10-26 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) t leaves Tokio. Tokior;^? 1 <)c,o^)er -—A telegram from ku 6r iat American Pacific fleet to dangapo in the Philippines. Mr. W A c\ Police St! usoadpu Inspector-General SiDff 4Dft ra tB Settlements, arrived from P o by the x.ttra yesterday. *-Vrt Wh i112 words
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Article579 1908-10-26 5 'The Government Gazette of October 23, contains the following items of information His Excelle.icy the Governor has been pleased to appoint Air. H. G. Sarwar, Deputy Registrar, to act temporarily as Registrar, Supremo Court, Penang. His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Mr. B. Nunn to579 words
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Article200 1908-10-26 5 The Jos, L. Eviston Sold. We hear that the American harquantine Jos L. has been sold in Singapore. This is the sailing vessel that arrived in Penang some months ago from the Gocoe iH a dismantled condition, and had to wait here for a long time pending the arrival of200 words
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Article967 1908-10-26 5 FAMOUS EXPLORER SIGHTSEEING. Incidents in His Travels Related. From an horizon bounded with snow and glaciers, Dr. Sven Hedin, this morning, (says Saturday’s Straits Times) approached a peaceful harbour tinged with the first rays of a tropical sun. He was aboard of the P. and967 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article166 1908-10-26 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I write to you in the hope that you will find space iu your valuable paper for the following few lines regarding the nuisance and startling fire-works at Dato Kramat. Last night at about 9 p.m., while166 words
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Article113 1908-10-26 5 Further details of the floods in Fokien province are given by the Union Times, the Singapore Chinese paper. In Cheang Chew Prefecture, in the province of Fokien, the flood has risen as high as the city wall and the magistrate of Nam Ching was washed113 words
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Article503 1908-10-26 5 Praise from Lord Cheylesmore. The following letter, addressed to the Commandant, Malay States Guides, hv Major-General Lord Cheylesmore, Chairman of the Council of the National Rifle Association, is published in the Perak Government Gazette, by desire of His Excellency the High Commissioner, for geneial information 9th August,503 words
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Article210 1908-10-26 5 Arrived. l*er s.s. Delta, 24th Oct., from Hongkong Mr. G. L.N Randle. From Singapore Mrs Patterson. Mr. M. Stewart, Mr. G. D Mackay, Mr. A. Sarkies and Mr. Spakler. Per s 8. Muttra, 25th Oct., from Singapore Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Whitehead and Mr. W. A. CuscadeD. Per210 words
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Article56 1908-10-26 5 To-day 2nd Day of 10th Moon. Ladie’s Rifle Club Practice, 4 pm. Football C. R. C. vs. P. C. C., Esplanade. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. The Pathescope, King Street Theatre, 8 p-m. Band Benefit Night. To-morrow. 3rd Day of 10th Moon. The Pathescope, King Street Theatre,56 words
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Article16 1908-10-26 5 China Zieten) ...27th Oct German (Prim Ludwig) ...29th English Oceana ...sth Nov. China ..7th16 words
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Article19 1908-10-26 5 First Quarter Nov. Ist O Full Moon It Bth > T.ast Quarter >t ](Jth O New Moon 24th19 words
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Advertisement380 1908-10-26 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. riIHE next Ordinary Meeting of the MuniJL cipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 3-30 p.m. on Thursday, the 29th instant. L. A. Coutikr BIGGS, Secretary. FOR SALE CHEAP. WASTE PAPER for wrapping purposes. Any quantity from 100 catties. All in good condition. For prices380 words
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Article947 1908-10-26 6 WE ARE GETTING SOBER. The Fear of Fat? c The teetotal fanatics have now been < lecturing and shouting at us for a great many years, but they have hardly made any 8 difference in the drink bill of the nation. 3 The change that has takeu place has947 words
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Article532 1908-10-26 6 Money-making Romance. A romautic career has closed with the death of Siguor Giovanni Morosini, which occurred at bis home on the Hudson River, New York. A famous banker, be had been a pillar of New York fioaDce for nearly 40 years. He was in his 77ih year.532 words
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Article354 1908-10-26 6 The following unclaimed letters, parcels and telegram are lyiog at the General P>>sl Office:— Letters Aikins, Mr. H. R. Merges, T. H. Bailie', M- Katnam. B Black. H. W. Rae, J. M. Brown, L. S. Rode, C L. Cartwright, J. A Reyes, T. R. Carter, C354 words
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Article125 1908-10-26 6 Pbbaho, 26th Octobbb. {By courtesy oj the Chartered Hank.) London Demand Si’» 2/3^- 4 months’ sigh» Bae r ..2»4 7 I 3 Credit 2/4», 3 Docuinenw ...2/4$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Its 174$ 3 days’ sight Pr* 17 6 Bombay. Demand Bank !74§ Moulinein, Demand Bank 1 3 4 3125 words
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Article188 1908-10-26 6 Jold leaf f 65 20 B. Pepper( W.Coahi no stock White Pepper II4J buyers I 1 rang Pepper 10. —nominal Cloves (picked out of season Maco 70. —nominal Maoo Picking» 59.— buyers Nutmegs 110« 17$.— buyers No. I 6.65 sales Sugar < 2 no stock k Basket 3.30 sales188 words
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Article182 1908-10-26 6 Penang, 26th October, 1908 Bkbk— cts. Soup per cal l\ 14 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Mea' 18 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail eaci» 30 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per cattv 34 Pig’s Hea<l 20 Feet 26 Tongue182 words
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Article739 1908-10-26 6 fj8«l Dividend Name OS <y 1903 1907 1901 1907 1903 1901 1907 1901 1899 1906 1907 1905 1906 1904 1906 1907 1907 1904 1907 1905 1905 1892 1907 1907 1906 1907 1907 1906 1902 1905 1904 1905 1903 1906 1904 1905 1906 1905 1906 1906 1906 1906 1906 1907739 words
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Advertisement85 1908-10-26 6 Rheumatism. •So little confidence has the average man in the various cures for rheumatism that be otteu suffers for years without making any effort to fiud relief. He theu finds that is has beoome chronic. This is a mistake, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases85 words
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Advertisement32 1908-10-26 6 Gonosau capsules contaiu only the purest Kast Indian Sandal vood oil and Kawa Kawa. The first dose quickly removes violout iuHainin itory symptoms, bots of 4U capsules, at all dealers an<! Chemists.32 words
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Advertisement127 1908-10-26 6 Mft€KAY*S LiqtfflJß WHISKY. KARTELL’S BRANDY. Gleslers’ Champagne. WROUCHT-tRON TUBES AND FITTINCS. Stools Alioa ra on ADAMSON, GILFILL.AN CO., LTD. Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Co.’ GIN IN RED CASES. Ssndilands, Buttery Cn BORDEN'S PEERLESS BRAND127 words
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Article628 1908-10-26 7 A Remarkable Story. A Paris correspondent wired on September 16th :—The German Emperor did not cross the frontier on Friday because his motor-car had broken down, and he had no time afterwards. Such is the official explanation, but the Journal's correspondent at Belfort, in a very sensational telegram,628 words
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Advertisement1406 1908-10-26 7 UIxTER Co.’» bE ST navy canvas. ondiunds, buttery Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S well .known extra navy CANVAS, No. 0. StNDIIANDS. BUTTERY Co, White Bros. PORTLAND CEMENT «LION BRAND.” >Qi id iln lids, buttery Co,, agents. PENANG A F. M. 8. BURRELL Co.’s B0II.HI) a raw LINSEED OILS, PAINTS a turpentine1,406 words
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Advertisement275 1908-10-26 7 Rheumatism. So little confidence baa the average man in the various cures for rheumatism that he often suffers for years without making any effort to find relief. He then finds that is has become chronic. This is a mistake, as the pain can always be relieved, and in most cases275 words
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Advertisement972 1908-10-26 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, I. ate of Dr Allen Cv., Pha U.S.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. KIBIDIK» AT No. 2/a Penang Road. k few doors from the Eastern and Orients! Hotel. 6 mth* Si TEA >9 o V SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG. PATERSON, SIMONS Co., Ltd WONG KIM MUN, No.972 words
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Article1824 1908-10-26 9 IllE TIBETAN JOURNEY. 1 4 Sn rr ,l Narrative. iinwiDC are extracts from two articles j Tt> e 0 t i ie Times under date Septetn- »PP eirl K g and 17tb, describing the striking her ’Btn Sven Hediu’s adventurous results oi w j,jch commeuced on t1,824 words
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Article2067 1908-10-26 9 Indian Police System. The detection of crime, the conviction of < the criminal, and the management of the police and prisons of England would appear to be almost child’s play compared with the similar duties that fall to tbe lot of tbe i proper officials in India. Mr.2,067 words
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Article1449 1908-10-26 9 A Restful Survival. “You need rest and a complete change.” It was the great doctor who uttered these familiar words when I sought relief from tired nerves, insomnia, and general breakdown. There is little use in prescribing medicines,” he went on, but I should say that a1,449 words
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Advertisement69 1908-10-26 9 From Canada. Mothers have the same terror of croup in all countries, but Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy leads in popularity for a prompt cure of this dreaded disease. Mrs. Thos. Matthew of Caledon, East Ontario, says: I have used Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy several times, and I try to keep it in69 words
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Advertisement50 1908-10-26 9 Proper Treatment for Dysentery. Tbe great mortality resulting from dysentery is due to a lack of proper treatment. Not one case in a thousand will prove fatal when Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is given at the first onset of the disease. The George Town DispenI sarv, Wholesale Agents.50 words
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Advertisement44 1908-10-26 9 Blood Poison Prevented. There is no danger from blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is applied. It is an antiseptic liniment, and unless the injury is very severe it will not leave a scar. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.44 words
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Advertisement53 1908-10-26 9 No Danger. Don’t be afraid to give Chamberlain’s Cough remedy to your children. It is intended especially for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough, and it is the best mediicine made for these diseases. What makes it safe is that it contains no opium. Children like it. The George Town53 words
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Advertisement122 1908-10-26 9 Gonosan is a happy combination of Kawa Resins with Oleum Santali in the proportion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts Oleum. Santal cures easily, no complications. All chemists and dealers. MONEY db A To Lend out on f|P Town Pioperty and Ist Class Mortgages. Apply, FINANCE,” 17-10-08 599122 words
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1029 1908-10-26 10 Tuesday, the 19th, Thursday, the 21st, and Saturday, the 23rd January, 1909. PROPOSED PROGRAMME To be submitted to a Special General Meeting to be held on Friday, 30th October, 1908. NOTICE.—No amendments to this Programme will be considered unless due notice is given in1,029 words
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Advertisement243 1908-10-26 10 JOHN PRTIH, HIRERA ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF Tula oj the Fen” Chronielet of the Carburettor Club," “In Peril in Penang," etc. PRICE 60 CENTS. MAT BR P.AI) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Lid, J26,—232. retch Street, Penang. FOR SALE. The Early History of Penang, 1592—1827. BY243 words
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Advertisement306 1908-10-26 10 Entries Close at 5 p. 111. on Thursday, 7th January (except for Race 3, Second Day, and Race 8, Third Day, which close as stated) Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 11th January, 1909. A ponaby oi 7 lb. is incurred in a handicap by306 words
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Advertisement244 1908-10-26 10 JUST RECEIVED. JOHAII FABER’S STATIONERY. W. T. Co.’s White Blotting Paper of the Best Quality. The Famous Repeater Brand of Carbon Paper in two sizes, and Carbonic Paper. Automatic Pocket Pencils 30 cents each. Blue Pencils, 60 cents per dozen. Drawing Pencils, BB B, 80 cents per dozen. m—• V244 words
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