Straits Times Weekly Issue, 1 March 1884
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Straits Times Weekly Issue
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Title Section28 1884-03-01 1 The Straits Times. WEEKLY ISSUE. Ne* Series. Published for Transmission by Evbkv Homeward Mail Steamer. [Tkice 40 Cents VOL XL. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1884. .1 NO. 8,261.28 words
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Advertisement602 1884-03-01 1 NOTICE. Subscribers «re requested to intimate ss early as possible whether they wish to psy their subHerinHons in advance for the •?ns*l»«r year, and their attention i requested to the terms of subscription, which are as follows Local Delivery. In Advance. I^ijlt Edition I Wkfkly Edition. Pr i»n«m $24 Per602 words
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Advertisement496 1884-03-01 1 fiottees. Job Pbinting Department. This Department is now under the control of an experienced European Supreintendent, and is capable of executing alorrlersfor Bills of Lading, Shipping Orders Business Cards, Bill Heads, Funeral Cards Ball Programmes, Manifests, Permits, And every description of Job Printing. 11 Collyer Quay, Siogapore, 17th December, 18*?3.496 words
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Advertisement590 1884-03-01 1 attain &bip cti I*ipamr&1 *ipamr& LINES IN OPERATION '_vi?M SINGAPORE. To Batavia via Riouw and Muntok 1 back in correspondence with the mai. Steamers of the P. A O. S. N. Coy., every fortnight. Acheen and Porloe Bras via Penang, Edi, Telok Semawe, Samalangan and Pedir and back, every 28590 words
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Advertisement548 1884-03-01 1 £>team ;§>f)tp Companies Singapore for Riou was soon aa poeaible after the arrival at Riouw of the ateamer specified in service No. 11l A. and B. IV. Bank a, Palimbano. "•A. From Batavia via Muntok for Palembang and back on the °Mh of every month;. N. b. H There is548 words
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Advertisement557 1884-03-01 2 The Original a n Genuine. "ATr^HPfi-ERSHTI-K CIAUCE hears VV r> tlie autograph sig.. nature of Lea and Perrins on a red label. Sold wholesale hy the Pro_. prietors, Worcester; and Cros3e and Blackwell. London I KA and PERKINS' CUUCE. IJ. t £> Of Grocers and Oilmen throughout the world. Sim'557 words
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Advertisement753 1884-03-01 2 K' iHisreilan oas. and Retail V 10-rs world BEWARE of SUBSTITUTES, Com- I pounded from Vile and Cheap Drugs, which some Mean Unscrupulous Persons are making up to sell on tbe great 1 pu- tation of Dr. L.lor's Phosphodyne, Fraudulently uaing Dr. Lalor's Trade Mark, Phosphodyne," His Advertisements and Patients'753 words
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Advertisement751 1884-03-01 2 rDR. J. COLLTS BROWNE'S 'LORODYNE. fcrOKIGIVAL AND ONLY GENUINE. Advice to Invalids.— Tf vou wish ot obtain quiet, refreshing sleep, free from headache, relief from pain and anguish, calm and assuage the weary achings oj protracted disease, invigorate the nervous media, and regul its the circulating PVRtems of the body,751 words
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Advertisement600 1884-03-01 2 Ris_ttUantou|> Dr. Brighi >sphodyne, its invaluable action on the I system is realized without any of th. whacks which other modes of preparation invariably produce. Dr. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE, CAUTION. Phosphorus is sometimes sold in the form of Pills and L -zenges it should be generally known tbat «Tery preparation where600 words
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THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE.
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Title Section10 1884-03-01 1 THE STRAITS TIMES. WEEKLY ISSUE. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, Ist .MARCH, 1884.10 words
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6 1884-03-01 1 STRAITS TIMES. SATURDAY, 1st MARCH, 1884.6 words
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Article158 1884-03-01 1 Singapore 1st March, 18^4. Umbier 7.45. tsitiok Pepper.,,. if 18. White Pepper, fair quality. 25 Sago Flour, Sar 2.50. Pearl Sago 3. Coffee, Bonthyne 14.75. Tapioca, email Flake 3.25. iOa. Mule twist 1*3. lbs. Shirtings l.*-_. 7 do do L434. 6 <joT. Cloth 1-07.. 7 do do158 words
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Domestic Occurrences.
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Article18 1884-03-01 1 I On the 29th February, at Cambo House, the wife of E. J. Robertson, of a Son.18 words
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Article28 1884-03-01 1 At the Presbyterian Church, on the 25th February, by the Rev. AlexanderMac Phce, James Sandeuson Mc Crakett, to Agnes Constance, second daughter of the late Edwin Cropley.28 words
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Obituary22 1884-03-01 1 On the 23rd February, 1884, at Fort Canning, Singapore, Captain Charles William Hare, Ist Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, aged 31 years.22 words
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Article915 1884-03-01 1 The last weekly Straits Times was dated Saturday, the H 3rd February. Tbe P. aud O. steamer Assam was despatched at A p. m. on Tuesday, the 25th, with the homeward mail. The P. and O. steamer Clyde arrived on Tuesday, the 25th, with the English915 words
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78 1884-03-01 1 At a meeting of the Justices of ths Peace held ou Wednesday, the 20th instant, J. Miller, Esq., was elected* Member of the Board of Licensing Justices for Singapore, vice E. Bradbery, Esq., absent on leave. The average Note circulation of the local Banks during the78 words
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Article384 1884-03-01 1 The Penang Times of the 20th February states that a commencement of the survey of Penang harbour by H. M. S. Magpie would be made in a few days, and also gives the following item < of news. The Hon. J. M. Sandilands gave a farewell dinner on384 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement317 1884-03-01 1 goners* IMPORTANT NOTICE. FOR SALE. On account of the Managing Proprietor's ill-health.) The well known CHASSERIAU E-TITE, situated in the district of Bukit Timah. this Estate has a tot U acreage of 3,10> Tores, 3 roods, *2 poles, comprised in one oat of which 1,961 acres, 3 roods, 2 poles,317 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous396 1884-03-01 1 IMeeitgertf. Per P. ard O. steamer Assam, on the 21th inst. For Singaoore. From Hongkong: Mrs. Roza and 20 deck. For Penang. From Hongkong*. Mr. Chuan Hpang and 91 Chinese. For Marseille*. From Yokohama Mrs. Bellany, 2 children and nurse. From Shanghai Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, 2 children and nurse.396 words
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Article587 1884-03-01 2 The mail d< <;iatche« from Singapore to London, via Brindisi, on the 28th ultimo, arrived to-day. "urn of visitors to the I ..ulles Library and Museum during the ending Friday, 29th February, 1884, waa Oil. Penang ha- established a Rowing Club, consisting e learn from the587 words
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Article169 1884-03-01 2 < >.v Wednesday before Mr. llaughton, > >h AhLuey, Tan Ah Chang, Lee Ah Seng and Lee Ah Song, were charged with being in possession of 7 haps ibaud chandu, value $130, in the ofKceof the Prol 'hinese at 12 noon on the 17th inst. No. 4 pleaded169 words
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Article3551 1884-03-01 2 Wi have the pleasure to-day .to acknowledge the receipt ol a c >py of the B/t'e Book for 1883 and we must conto have been fairly stupiiied hy it s dimensions. We have not yet recovered our usual calm and equable disposition of mind, and3,551 words
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665 1884-03-01 3 Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. The following is the thirty-seventh Report of the Court of Directors of the above Corporation to the ordinary half-yearly General Meeting of Shareholders to be held at the City Hall, Hongkong, on Thursday the 28th February, 1884, at ■1 p. m. To the proprietors of665 words
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Article836 1884-03-01 3 We take the following from the Pinang Gazette of the 23rd February Perak sales of Land. We have heard it more than once complained that the sales of building lots and blocks in general in the town-ships in the Malay States such as Larut, Teiuk Anson, Port Weld,836 words
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Article768 1884-03-01 3 The U aron vv l() IHS b_.m lately bamboozling t!u (ul „,lkv lomDO hiirh and l" nv ro,n ov,, niment J&*u«e downwards, clever as they thought thcnfselves, has, 1 1 appears been aught at last. The Times of Ceylon notices his arrival as fo 11()V The last768 words
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Article278 1884-03-01 4 to the _3rd tor left, th turned were expe. ted on I •pad at the I tuuate oecurreLment im .i over to affair were enamoured of _i ds wa> nartv cnsoo-:- aad tbe ot__. >er j. r i > Plaint was ma V eommanae- :__f e-. rr. iss278 words
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Article61 1884-03-01 4 5 2 m» Mr Brlr that the 7 for the colli>. r the del Tb ment ne Lonuuii of tl expiral bu _Ir. Patrick Adrian t ban rsor A'-ian c'.irnt JL. and jland in lt>__ <- 'vas I a nam the ColoN I to j and from .Vt61 words
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Article290 1884-03-01 4 v. (1 A ri S side 1 i and a U I g offi i, Hav, Si I LS An at. S I has I X i to Egypt ts of 1 Fl Lond Sinkat a 1 imposn I1 i 1 ra V! had been to appoint i290 words
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Article1697 1884-03-01 5 ner last night in honor of the Duke was a pleasant affair. This morning His Royal Highness visited the Fort and inspected the Garrison Battery. This afternoon the Duke was presented by the Municipal Commissioners of Agra with an address in the Municipal Hall, to which an appro, priate reply1,697 words
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Topics of the Day.
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Article133 1884-03-01 5 The Hon. .lames Graham and the Hon. W. (j. Criillaud have, we arc informed, proceeded on a visit to Selangore on a short business trip, the one Hon'ble gentleman, it is, we believe, understood, to see aud judge for himself with regard to the prospects of urn* large133 words
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Article219 1884-03-01 5 A somewhat alarming paragraph under the above heading appeared io our contemporary of yesterday, and wo have it on the authority of Mr. Harrv Abrams, who ought to know, that there is little foundation for it, and that there certainly is no secret malady M at present afflicting219 words
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Article662 1884-03-01 5 According to intelligence from Singapore, says thc Time* of India of Sth Feb., the native state of Johore will be finally annexed by the British within the next two years, and the Maharajah, an eulightened Malay, will reside in England, living on an income which662 words
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Article1082 1884-03-01 5 The arrival of thc P. O. mail steamer Clyde on Monday morning showing the quarantine ftag, ou account of a case of small-pox among the lascars, and her detention there for several hours, is likely to make considerable stir, and will, we hope, lead to a needed1,082 words
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Article1347 1884-03-01 6 Our readers will be grieved to learn ibat there is no now at least supplied with Australian Fresh Meat, as there was every prospect, until the news just received arrived. Messrs. Gilfillan, Wood Co., the Agents of the Eastern and Australian Fresh Meat Co. here, the1,347 words
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Article517 1884-03-01 6 W k do not suppose the last word has been said here yet regarding the Land Question. For one thing, the Crown Encroachments Ordinance of last year, and the representations of the Straits Association regarding it, are, we learn by last mail from home, under the517 words
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Article3436 1884-03-01 6 The strife between the two great parties who divide between them the government of the British Empire, was surely never so bitter as it seems to be at the present moment. We have little idea of its bitterness out here, but it is interesting to watch its display3,436 words
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Article792 1884-03-01 7 Sib llliaxj Grkgorv, formerly Governor of Ceylon, and who was as popular a> his successor, Sir James Longden, was the reverse, has recently paid a visit to his former seat of government, and been received with quite an ovation. Sir William seems to have taken to792 words
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Article632 1884-03-01 8 ti ments as well as his own, and I can I ye xpress regret that we are very likely I lose his portly presence and his genial frfce .mgstus. He has confessed ly night that be is a hackneyed 1 ncient official, and therefore useless men in their prime like632 words
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Article1501 1884-03-01 8 Fhum. the Saigonnais of the Uth, 1 7th, md 21st February, we condense the following items of news of more or less general interest. It seem.- very probable that the attack on Bacninh will not be delivered till about the middle of next month, the French evidently intending1,501 words
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Article1761 1884-03-01 8 TuEspceial correspondent of tbe China Mail writes Haiphong, 19th February The fifth epoch in the history of the French expedition to Tonquin was inaugurated by the arrival of the new commander-in-chief bv the JC. M. steamer Saigon on the llth inst. General .Millot and Brigadier Generals1,761 words
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Article3941 1884-03-01 9 The Times publishes the followingcorrespondence Tamatave, 21th November, 18S3. During the last ten days frequent visits to the French Admiral of two Hova officers of nine and 10 honours respectively culminated on the 20th inst. in preliminary negotiations being entered into between the French and Malagasy Governments.3,941 words
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Article1806 1884-03-01 10 The Soudan <|ijistion occupies at present the foremost attention in Europe, and therefore the following brief description o£ the country, the causes of the rebellion, and the origin of the Mahdi.-vvimv be of some interest to our readers*: scription of the Soudan A report to1,806 words
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Article1470 1884-03-01 10 Some months ago Prince Bismarcjc appointed a commission of medical rants to proceed to Egypt to investigate into the origin and causes of cholera. The commission having finished their inquiries in Egypt, proceeded to India which has the reputation in Europe of being the fountain head1,470 words
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Article3268 1884-03-01 11 ENGLISH Rule in India. The Install^! >n of H. H.The Nizam. The iustall_.\Yn, says the Times of India h Feb., of the young Nizam of Hyderabad hy the Viceroy on Tuesday has been the most prominent event of the past week. The interesting ceremony r erformed in his Hi^hness's3,268 words
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Article965 1884-03-01 12 Our Municipal Commissioners may be interested in the following account of a sanitary specialty given by the lianyoon Gazette of the 2nd Feb.: We had th< pleasure the other day of inspecting a sanitary specialty, and haveing it explained to us by the .Municipal Engineer who has965 words
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1403 1884-03-01 12 I hk lolloWing judgment o\ the Paris Court of Appeal, reversing a judgment of the Paris Tribunal of Commerce in respect of the loss of packages transhipped at Singapore on a through bill of lading, from the Messageries Maritimes steamer Anadyr to1,403 words
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Article1927 1884-03-01 12 Before B. 8. O'Connor, E*q n Senior Magistrate. Toesday, -drii February. H Capel, Municipal Inspector of NuL Bences, summ .ncl Pakir Maidiu for de, p siting rubbish igbfare Kl ng Street I. Fine Isl *nd c >sts. Ti,,, 8 ''inn Poh, f *r throwing 4 quantity o refuse1,927 words
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Article769 1884-03-01 13 Before R. S. O'Connor, Esq, > rdor Magistrate. t Kling appeared on a warrant for non~obedience to a summons to appear before the Court on ti e 16th February. Being unable to give a reasonable excuse, she was fined 50 cents. Mohamed Ensope vs. Nona Kling, foi769 words
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Article666 1884-03-01 13 Lett e ks i Robertson, M.I) Edin. 5. 11l DKAB Doctor, I thiuk we will tind, as we proceed, that it is not the amount of the taxation, \but the manner in which the money is f led by the Municipality that we have reflton to complain about. The666 words
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260 1884-03-01 13 I'o the Editor of the Straits Tire —A profcssi mal man can ill all to pass unnoticed any disparaging i which may tend, though only in a trilling degree, to affect his reputation iu the ej of the public. It is with this feelii260 words
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Article524 1884-03-01 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. y/8,-— You and the public, lam sure, fchinK**hat the H aek nev Carriage difficulty is ovelf^and everything is going on smoothly. **Verv far from it. If vou will only take th<\. trouble to go to the Police524 words
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Article647 1884-03-01 13 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, Knowing the tactics of Brian de Bois Guilbert's party, 1 was perfectly prepared, before I left Singapore, to see an answer in Jorvaulx's" style to my first letter, and had it been at all my intention to give an647 words
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Article141 1884-03-01 14 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sin, Among the various expedients i resorted to in order to spend the public money, I see no mention made of a clock tower and yet one would have thought such an important necessity, in a central shipping port like141 words
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Article269 1884-03-01 14 To the of the Straits Times. SnyE&oity Toity!! What is the matVr with Ivanboe the gentle, the cortrteous, the chivalrous "Ivanboe!!!" ,dlt' enters the lists, riding his hobby, Mambrino's helmet (Cervantes) sur chef," and on his shield the word u desdischado." I ask Isaac of York the269 words
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Article147 1884-03-01 14 To M. E. H. Thine oars shall hear a word behind thee i saying. This is the way, walk ye in it." Isa. xxx, 21. There is a voice, clear toned and wondrous sweet, Whose murmur sounds thro' all the city's din I Of earth-born strife, and misery and147 words
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Article162 1884-03-01 14 The disfiguring eruptions on the face, rhe sunken eye, the pallid complexion j indicate that there is something wiong going on within. Expel the lurking foe to health. Ayer's Sarsaparilla was devised for that purpose and does it. I Holloway's Ointment.— Sores, Woundn. U cerations, and other diseases affecting the162 words
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Page 14 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous656 1884-03-01 14 ARRIVALS. f Flao ~T~ Vessel's Name. and S Caitain. From. Sailed Consignees. TJ O t-\ Rig. h Feb. 22 Tannadice ißrit. str.l U lO. Green Hongkong Feb. 17 Guthrie k Co. 22 Paknam Brit. str. 360 Lingard Bangkok Feb. IH Guthrie A Co. 23 Meinam M.M. sti 8 9'Favre Saigon656 words
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Miscellaneous1084 1884-03-01 14 CLEARANCES. Datb. Vessel's Name. Flao Rio. Captain. Destination. Feb. 22 Sofia Swed.bq PshrSßOfl Mauritius 23 Mercia Hrit. str. Haun Elephant Point f. o. 23 Pembrokeshire Hrit. bq. Griffiths London 23 Hecuba Hut. str. White Bangkok 24 Patoeah Dot str. v Meerhens Palembang 23 Samuel D. Carleton A.ra. bq. Freeman New1,084 words
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Page 15 Advertisements
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Advertisement444 1884-03-01 15 DINNEFORL MAGNESIA. DINNEFORD'S FLUTD MAGNESIA. The best Remedy For Acidity of the Stomach Dl> BFORD'B FLUID MAGNESIA. For Heartburn and Headache, r Gout and Indigestion. DINNEFORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA. The best Mild Aperient for Delicate Constitutions, Ladies, Children and Infants, and for regular use in Warm Climates. Divneford A Co., obemists,444 words
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Advertisement575 1884-03-01 15 i¥Ugtellan*mi3. Photo Albums, Writing Cases, Despatch Boxes. Pens. Pencils, Ink and all Office Sundries and a great variety of Fancy goods tor Presents. A-rms and Ammunition. Rifles, Fowlii g Pieces and Revolvers fr^m first class makers. Cartridges. Cartridge r. a ses. Wads, Shot, Percussion Caps, Gun Oil and all accessories.575 words
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Advertisement632 1884-03-01 15 i-RtseeUanrousf. AYER'S Hair Vigor restores, with the gloss and freshness nf you*h, fader! or gray hair toa natural, rich brown color, or deep black, as may be desired. By its use light or red hair m»v be darkened, thin hair thickened, and baldness often, though not always, cured. It check'632 words
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Advertisement584 1884-03-01 15 ___> _-_h^_-___k WL^mmmW WWk HS-BW ROWLANDS' MACASSAR OIL preserves, strengthens, and beautifies tbe hairit contains no lead or mineral ingredients; and can now be also had in a golden colour; which is especially suited for fair or golden, haired children and persons. Four sizes. ROWLANDS' KALYDOR is a most cooling,584 words
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Page 16 Advertisements
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Advertisement419 1884-03-01 16 TREASURY of tkeTHROAT v GICQUEL'S LOZENGES-Composed of CHLORATE of POTASH (B'^-rtholefs salt) ARK ;i Ie best medicament against SORE THROAT, EXTIF^t'ION OF THE VOICE, QUINSY, APHT>E, ANGINA. CROUP, C.tfGRENE OF THE MOUTH, SCORBUT, ETC. They are Indispensable to all persons who are obliged to speak frequently. MODE OF USE: Take419 words
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Advertisement605 1884-03-01 16 QUINA-LAROCHE Ferrugineuz SYRUP Hll In spite of the ever Increasing success of the laroche Bark QUINA-LAROCHE •which has been honored -with a prize of 16,600 francs, a Cold XVledal, etc., there are many cases in which tlie sensibility and Irritation of the mucous membranes may cause a preference to be605 words
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Advertisement273 1884-03-01 16 X^ V Jl_ lLl!i"li/ll^M-llTll Tills (.i.i.at BOUBEHOLD MEDICINE RANKS \MOXGST THE LEADING NECESSARII Ol Lil These famous Pills purify the BLOOD, and id most powerfully, vet soothingly LIVER, STOMACH, KIDNEY. ind BOWELS, -iv: m I vigour to these great MAIN SPRINGS OF LIFE. They ar-« confidently recommended as a afTerfailing273 words
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