Straits Echo, 6 March 1909
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Title Section37 1909-03-06 1 Straits Echo iO-PAGE EDITION. DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 7. $24 Per Aooum. PENANG, SATURDAY, bth MARCH, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 52.37 words
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Advertisement939 1909-03-06 1 SIM3OV 31 OH GUINNESS’S STOUT. Tv \li{ 'i N ;< M '3TV S.SSVB T H E BANKS EASTERN SHIPPING Company, Lid., (ENGINE WORKS.) Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER Paid up Capital Ressrve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietor» X 1,200,000 X 1.525,000 X 1.200,000 Engineers,939 words
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Advertisement21 1909-03-06 1 HE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. to jb Q 5 O) > ~a CD rOHTO fIAWQ LEE A Co., So/e Agents,21 words
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Article1445 1909-03-06 2 When I was still a Head Constable (European Head Constables we had the distinction of being called), I was attached to the police station at, M > n th R district of P in Burma, says a writer in the Standard of Empire. I had as1,445 words
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Advertisement440 1909-03-06 2 NOTICE TO MARINERST near tbe entrance to Pakcban River has been discontinued owing to its being under repairs. From now and until further notice a small fixed light will be shown there. A. D NEUBRONNER. 4 3-09 190 Consul General for Siam. ABRi-HORTICULTURAL SHOW. f|~)0 encourage the culture of following440 words
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Advertisement2098 1909-03-06 2 tl IST. I JUST ARRIVED. WOOD DUNN CO.’S PURE AUSTRALIAN BUTTER, in lib. and 2 lbs. tins. Price, 50 cis per lb LOCOMOTIVE” BRAND CONDENSED MILE GUARANTEED FINEST QUALITY AND FRESH. FATTLX BRATJEREX CO.’S OXRL BRAND BEER.S THE CHEAPEST AND BEST IN THE MARKET. I Samples on Application. I THONG2,098 words
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Article39 1909-03-06 3 J br. 1 t* Due Lothian Glasgow 3 B <tCo. 6th Mar. Bendoran London 3 B.&Co. 7th Delhi Colombo A.G&Oo. 11th Delta Singapore A.G &Co. 13th I*. Al ee S'nga pore B.M.ACo. 16ih Goebeu Coioinbo B.M.ACo. 18th39 words
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Article39 1909-03-06 3 et.iei* j For I.r-oe-Loi bian >'ncapo’e S B A Co. Mar. Bmdorau S’Hifapore S B AOo- D^ibi S .portA G A Co. L)r*lru Colombo A G A Co. P Alice Colon'bo K M..« Co. Goeben jSingapore B.M ACo.39 words
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Shipping.
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Article179 1909-03-06 3 Petrel, Br. s.s., 124, Allan, sth Mar., Ivoerapi, 4th Mar., Gen.—E. 8. Co., Ltd. Trig els, Ger. s.s 4,214, Eggert, sth Mar., Sydney, 13th Feb., Coal.—B. M. A Co. Berlin, Ger. s s., 2,628, Schultz, sth Mar, Singapore, 3rd Mar., Gen. —B. M. A Co. BeUerophon, Br. s.s 8.918,179 words
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Article98 1909-03-06 3 6th March Tara, tor Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay. Calypso, for Deli. Petrel, for Pangkalan Brandan. Perak for Deli. Leong Ho, for Trang. Valentijn, for Deli, Batu Babra, Asahan and Paueh. Cornelia, for Teluk Ansou. Hong Wan for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. Kistna, for Port98 words
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Article109 1909-03-06 3 Fob Baiu Bahra and Asaban—Per Ayuthia, 8tb instant, I pin. Deli Per Malaya, 8th instant, 2 p.m. Rangoon Per Sol fond, 8th instant, 2 p.m. Singapore and Hongkong— Per Sui Sang, 8th instant, 3 p.m. Langsa, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehteb and Sabaug—Per Ilok Canton, 8th instant, 3 p.m.109 words
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Article308 1909-03-06 3 Per P. and O. s.s. Mongolia, connecting with the Delhi, at Colombo, due at Penang on 11th Mar. To Penang (from London, Feb 12.) H. N L. Watts, Miss E. Weaver, Mr. C. Drummond To Singapore (from London) Mr. L. E. Hill, Mr. B. G. Humfrey.308 words
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Advertisement519 1909-03-06 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Depart ores. Mail Service. Outward. Mar. 11 Delhi connectiDg with Mongolia 25 Devanha do. Marmora Apr. 8 Ansa ye do. India 22 Delia do. Victoria Homeward. THROUGH STEAMER TO LONDON. 8.8. Macedonia March 26. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. let Ola*» tod Claw To519 words
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Advertisement462 1909-03-06 3 (SHIPPIN G.)“ NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPE’IIAL tiBKHAN MAIL LINE, Vi &£tSSL THE fast and well-known niai; s:e.uijei»ot this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Nagasaki and462 words
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Article, Illustration95 1909-03-06 4 Jnctira •atmOew everybody and lattice alene u nhllaho(t dillv •‘ntwlny».' T T I CRITERION PRESS, LM.. No. 220—232, Beach Street. (SiMity PltlUK DAILY LOCAL 144 |W»' 4KIIIIH OUTSTATIONS Hottw Mirra «AM. «IMTION (Poet free) lift OAKI.H A DIIRKSa Echo Penang.’ r«l«plione No. 343 «.A.—All bnatneoa romaatitomtlonM ahoold95 words
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Article877 1909-03-06 4 That some critical stranger, reading our report of the last meeting of the Penang Rural Board yesterday, might come to an erroneous conclusion as to the usefulness of that body, seems to us not impossible. How, such a stranger might ask, can there be any difficulty arising877 words
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Article194 1909-03-06 4 SEJOND SUNDAY IN LENT. St. George’s Church. 730 a.m.— Holy 1 oramunion (Plain). 8 a.ro.—Matins (No organ). 9 a m. —Holy Communion (Tamil) 10 a.m —Matins (Chinese). 5 p.m.—Children’s Service. 0 p.m—Evensong and Sermon. St. Mark’s Church. Butterworth 9 a in. —Divine Service with Holy Communion. Presbyterian194 words
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Article259 1909-03-06 4 Tbe following business iu tin has been done to day Penang Penang Tin Exchange. buyers, no sellers j W Straits Trading Co., > buyers, no sellers) w>,A *i Eastern Smelting Co on buyers, no sellers j Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 125 tons at 66.371 Tin259 words
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Article1150 1909-03-06 4 Chinese Theatrical Performance. The Chinese Amateur Theatrical Company which arrived yesterday morning started their brief season here with two well-acted plays last night at the Drury Lane Theatre. Messrs. Leoug Lok liiug and Ho Pak Leng introduced the actors and explained the charitable object of the Company which1,150 words
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Article141 1909-03-06 4 Lawn Tennis Tournament. Following were the results of the ties played yesterday Profession Pairs. Goldie and Waugh (Mer. 1). beat Rogers and Haslam (E. E.) 6-3; 7-5. Doubles Handicap, Class A. Jamieson and Procter beat Goodrich and Tomlin, 2 6; 6 4 7 5. Mixed Doubles Handicap.141 words
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Article177 1909-03-06 4 In the Governor’s office yesterday there was held a Court of Enquiry into the circumstauces of the collision reported some days ago in our columus between the s.s. Carlyle and a tonykoug near Teluk Anson. The tougkang was sunk as a result of the collision but177 words
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Article327 1909-03-06 4 On the 14th December last, we chronicled a tragedy in Fort Cornwallis. Sikh Police Constable No. 185, Anokh Singh, shot his comrade, Kebr Singh, S. P C. No. 17. and then turned the rifle upon himself. Kebr Singh expired shortly afterwards. Anokh Singh having recovered from his wounds, the327 words
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Advertisement497 1909-03-06 4 BUY A GRAMOPHONE. $25 50. OI’R SPECIAL OFFER. $25.50. I MACHINE TH/IT WILL Si NO UNO TALK. AUTISTIC CABINET, FLORAL HORN, $25.60. /H A f\f\ SECURES YOU A \PlUU BRAND NEW PIANO. fish for particulars. «T •>) <? FOR HIRE NEW PIANOS $10 per month. Tuned Free. <£ °< <?497 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article96 1909-03-06 5 (Echo Special.) Government’s Reply. Singapore, 6th March, Replying to the Hon. Tan Jiak Kim in the Legislative (kiuncil yesterday, the Hon. W. Evans, Acting Colonial Secretary, stated that Government was of opinion that the views of the majority of the unofficial members ot the 'Council should be96 words
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Article44 1909-03-06 5 (Echo Special.) Arrears Paid Up in Full. Singapore, 6th March.—Government withdrew Mr. Gibson, who was appointed to take charge of the Singapore < tpiuin Farm, yesterday. It is understood that the debt has been fully paid with interest by the Farmers.44 words
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Article103 1909-03-06 5 (Echo Special.) Crewe Sympathetic But Singapore, 6th March.—The correspondence between H. E. the Governor and Lord Crewe, Secretary of State for the Colonies, on the findings of the Straits Opium Commission was laid on the table at the meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday. Sir John103 words
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Article152 1909-03-06 5 (Supplied by Reuter,) Unfavourable Weather. London, 5th March.—A telegram from Washington states that that city was isolated by a blizzard. Sixty trains conveying visitors to the inauguration of President Taft were snowed up. Thousands stopped at the cities en mute, mtandouing the journey owing to the inclement152 words
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Article99 1909-03-06 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) The Government’» Intention. London, sth March.—ln the House of Commons yesterday Mr. R.B. Haldane, War Secretary, speaking on the Army estimates, mentioned that the troops in South Africa, Egypt, and Malta will be readjusted so as to form the nucleus of a division. Precaution»99 words
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Article47 1909-03-06 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Collision Delays His Train. London. 6th March. —His Majesty s special was held up at Bickley owing to a collision at Tonbridge in which two persons were killed. He continued the journey via Chatham and crossed the Channel in a fog.47 words
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Article25 1909-03-06 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Sportm Stopped. London, 6th March.—Frost and wow id England stopped all sports, including racing, since the 10th February*25 words
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Article27 1909-03-06 5 {Supplied by Reuter Reduction of East Asiatic Force. London, 6th .March.—The Norddeutsehe 'Aeitung announces the impending reduction of the East Asiatic force from 750 to 150.27 words
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Article53 1909-03-06 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Referred to a Select Committee. London, 6th March.—The Daylight Saving Bill passed its second reading in the House of Commons by 130 votes to 94, a majority of 36. The Bill was referred to a Select Committee There is little chance of its becoming53 words
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Article20 1909-03-06 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Departure for Africa. London, 6th March.—Mr. Roosevelt will start for Africa on the 23rd March.20 words
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Article41 1909-03-06 5 {Supplied by Reuter.) Germany’s Warning. London, 6th March.—A telegram from Berlin states that the semi-official Nord deutsche Zeitung warns the Powers at any attempt to intimidate or humble Austria by objecting to her discussing economic compensation from Servia direct-41 words
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Article585 1909-03-06 5 The following are the heights and drawings of the recently imported galloway gnffias which will run at the forthcoming meeting of the above Club 1. br. a. g. 14 1 Drawn by C. Alma Baker. 3. b. a. g- 14 1} Drawn by L. R. Yselman. 4585 words
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Article1453 1909-03-06 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Thursday, March 4. Government and Opium Farm. The sensation of the week has lieen the taking over of the Opium and Bpirit Farms by the Government. All sorts of wild rumours got about on Monday afternoon when Mr. Gibson, of the Chinese Protectorate, went1,453 words
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Article169 1909-03-06 5 Arrived. Per if s. Tara, 6’h Mar., from Singapore Mrs. and Miss Wbitefield, Mr. W Makepeace, Miss Tan Kwee Neoh. Mr. and Mrs. Foo Cliye Sean, Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Sean GheePer e.«. Prim Ludwig 6th Mar from .Colombo Mr and M r s. Robson, Mr. John Wbithara. Mr.169 words
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Article138 1909-03-06 5 To-dav. -sth Day of 2nd Moon. Cricket Penang vs. Proviuca Wellesley, Esplanade. Football Y. M. C. A. vs. Ciesoeut, Victoria Green. Band, BuHerwortb, 5 30 p in. Cadets’ Rifle Competition. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street a-id P-na-g R*ad. 7- p.m. aud 910 p.ui. Special Programme. Alcazar138 words
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Article15 1909-03-06 5 rfinglish (Delhi) ...11th Mar China (P Alee)) ...lbrh German ...18th China (Macedonia) ...26th15 words
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Article18 1909-03-06 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homrwards Delhi 11 Mar I De'ta 13 Mar. Devanlui 26 Macedonia 2618 words
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Advertisement557 1909-03-06 5 NOTICE. A list of applications for Public House licences to be considered at the meeting of the Board of the Licensing Justices ou Friday, the :26th Match, 1909, may be seen on application at the CLiuese Protectorate during the usual office hours. D. BEATTY. Secretary. Board of Licensing Justices Chinese557 words
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Advertisement466 1909-03-06 5 TOWN HALL ONE NIGHT ONLY I Saturday, 13th March, Maurice E. Bandmann Presents INCLUDING MISS FLORENCE HAMER, THE MARRIAGE OF KITTY,” From Terra’s Theitre, London. PRICES $3, $2 and $l. Box Plan now open at Messrs. Robinson Piano Co,, Ltd. Doors Open at 8 30 Commence at 9 30WELCOME ALL!466 words
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1023 1909-03-06 6 A Country Under the Hand of Death. Dr. M. A. Stein, the leader of the Indian Government. Mission to Centra! Asia, upon reaching London four weeks ago, described to Reuter’s representative bis expeditions in Central Asia, involving three years’ travel, and the covering of 101,023 words
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Article945 1909-03-06 6 One of the first things the earnest man regrets when he comes to live in the Far East is the difficulty of keeping in touch with the home circle, tbe friends of one’s youth, and the intellectual life. Let tbe postage bill be n*ver so high, aud945 words
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Article117 1909-03-06 6 Pb*am0, 6th March. (By cjurtssy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand San* ...2/3$ months’ sight Bam ...2/4 T^ 3 Credit 2 /4 T 3 S Documentary ...2/4/ H'cuttH., Demand Bank Its 174) f 4 days’ sign» Pv 176 Bojiibav. Demand Bant 174 Monmiem, Demaud Baut 173 i davs* sight117 words
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Article173 1909-03-06 6 Gold I#eaf «64.60 4. rwp, er(W Co-st 3lbs.5oz.) no Hock •Vinte *17 75 notnPn<ng fVpp 12 50 buyer* Cl 3^— buyer M ■o? 73.— sale* rf»o Pi- 63.— buy re 110s 18.50 eellere SNo 1 6.65 to lee „2 .no stock Basket 3.65 tales T«*pioo- Flour 1.70 sales 7173 words
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Article196 1909-03-06 6 i 1 Pbwaho, 6th Makch, 1909. I Bhs*— ett. j Soup («r tial.tx 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Mea> 16 t Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail *u5l, 30 E Tongue 50 Feet 20 j Heart 3o r Liver par catty 30 j Pork -Pork «mi196 words
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Article1147 1909-03-06 6 i Number of! I I 3 2 Capita. Shares > I-v.Ihi.. 8 N» me t ir issue»!. 3=1 a ■'5 S 2 8 o5 —j r —i —-I 1903 300,000 30,000 10 10 1“ for year ending 31/3/08 Belat Tin MinmgCo!* td. 6 $6 .907 300.000 22.500 10 101,147 words
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Advertisement88 1909-03-06 6 Dr. Bos9 of Strassburg iutroduced Gonosau iu the treatment of the most painful of diseases to which mankind is able. It is better, safer and more effective than other pieparations of Copaiba. Cubebs or plain Sandalwood oil; For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy. E 8 9. Hony Wan I, Captain88 words
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Advertisement1203 1909-03-06 6 MACK AY’S LIQUEUR WHISKY. The Whi&ky of Connoisseurs. Andrew Usher A Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOR VRMANCi <* F. M. S. THE CELEBRATED “S. B. Go.’ GIN IN RED CASES. Sandilands, Buttery 4 c<. “SLEDGE BRAND" NILE. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. Obtainable1,203 words
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944 1909-03-06 7 FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 30th March. 1.—Maiden Plate, 2 30 pm. Value$300. A Rice for Maidens, Weight 9st. 7lb. Ex-Qiiffins imported at $400 or under allowed 14 lb over $400 7 lb. Entrance $15. Distance 1 mde. —The Champion Griffin Race, 2 55 p m.944 words
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Article248 1909-03-06 7 Curious Matrimonial Experiences of a Young Heiress. Miss Heleu Maloney, a beautiful young American heiress, whose father is a million* airĕ oil magnate and also a Papal marquis, has crowded some remarkably strange matrimonial experiences iuto her comparatively brief existence. Her elopement some time ago with Mr. Samuel248 words
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Article280 1909-03-06 7 it was a June night in the little Shropshire towu of Wellington. The sceue was the exterior of the house of Dr. John Glissan. Three mysterious individuals stole through the grounds in the darkness and cautiously reared a ladder against, the building. One man ciept up280 words
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Article274 1909-03-06 7 In the evening of their days they should have been a Darby and Joan couple, happy and contented in each other’s company, but fate willed it otherwise, and after being linked together by the bonds of matrimony for forty-five years, they have, strange to relate, keen274 words
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Advertisement830 1909-03-06 7 INSURANCES. Guardian Assurance Company, Limited, Establish bd 1821. Subscribed Capital JE2.000.000 Total Invested Funds upwards of 4,500,000 Total Annual Income JE759.000 THE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policies of Insurance against loss by lira at the lowest tariff tates.830 words
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Advertisement211 1909-03-06 7 Commercial Union Assurance Company, Ltd. GUARANTEE 1)E PA RTM E X T. The Bonds of this Company are accepted by the Board of Trade. Coion al Office, Local Government Board, Post Office, Customs, Commissioners of Inland Revenue, National Debt, aurt the various divisions of the High Court of Justice. For211 words
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Advertisement126 1909-03-06 7 A Sprained Ankle. Ah a rule a man will feel well satisfied if ho can hobble around on ciu'ches in two or three weeks after spraining bis ankle, and it is two or three months before he is fully recovered. This is an unnecessary loss of time, for in many126 words
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Advertisement1061 1909-03-06 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, late of Dr. Allen Cv., Pha. O.S.A. FOR SALE. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. ftktUDlNe AT /Vo. 21a. Pena nr Road. A few doors from the Eastern and Orienta Hotel. 6 Tilth* TEA V ,<S' o USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check Roll Books of leaves.1,061 words
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Article3710 1909-03-06 9 C. C. ANDREWS - [All Rights Reserved] BY C. C. ANDREWS Author of “The House of Waiting," “Partners,” etc. Savernake threw himself down upon the coarse short grass with a sigh of relief The path winding down the hill from the house, dipping into a hollow, and rising a aiu to3,710 words
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Article553 1909-03-06 9 (By a Banker.) Under ordinary conditions, to the average individual there is a pleasure and a glad J fascination in travelling, whe*her it be bv sea or by land. Of course, however, in the former case it must he assumed that the inconstant deep is not553 words
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Article, Illustration362 1909-03-06 9 Moulmkin Lady’s Agoniks Endkd Bt I)r. Williams’ Pink Pills. About ten months ago I was suffering such pains in my back that walking, rising, or moving in any way gave me most awful agony,” said Mrs. Ida Hear- sav, wife of H. C.362 words
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Advertisement39 1909-03-06 9 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. The many remarkable cures of colds and grip effected by this preparation have made it famous over a large part of the civilized world. It can always be depended upon The Qeorge Town Diapensary, Wholesale Agents.39 words
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Advertisement68 1909-03-06 9 Croup. Tbe first symptom of this disease is hoarseness. When Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is given as soon as the child becomes hoarse the atiack can always be averted, hveu after the croupy cough has appeired, the attack can be warded off by the prompt use of this remedv. It is68 words
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Advertisement38 1909-03-06 9 The Fruit Season. This seasou always briugs oa more or less diarrhoea which is promptly checked by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Get a bottle and be preptred for suddeu attacks. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents.38 words
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Advertisement52 1909-03-06 9 Pneumonia. This is one of the most daneerous, and fatal, diseases. It always results from a cold on from »n attack of the erip. Chamberlain’s Couali Remedy quickly cares these diseases and counteracts any tendency towards pneumonia. It is made especially for these and similar ailmeuts. The George Town Dispensary,52 words
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Advertisement36 1909-03-06 9 Gonosan brings about satisfactory results without the aid of any local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plain Sandalwood oil. Copaiba etc. At all chemists and dealers36 words
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Advertisement253 1909-03-06 9 Cheap Week End Excursions to Selangor. IjIIRST CLASS RETURN TICKETS will be granted per s.s. Kistna,” timed to leave Penang for Port Swettenh;un every Saturday afternoon available only for return per Bs. “Pin Seng,” due to ieave Port Swettenham on the next afterdoou and expected to arrive in Penang about253 words
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Advertisement978 1909-03-06 10 r'OR SALE?! “TALES OF MALAYA,” “SOUTHERN CROSS,’’ I Containing 18 very interesting short stories dealing with lile j in the Malay Peninsula. I (241 PAGES DEMI-OCTAVO I Price $l. MAY BE HAD AT THE 66 Straits Echo” O/Jice. ALSO AT Messrs. WHLTEAWAY. LAIDLAW A Co.. KIM Co.. Sineapoie. LOCH MAN978 words
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