Weekly Sun, 17 February 1912
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Article, Illustration3702 1912-02-17 3 Y«»ur Grace will, 1 am sure, pardon the, lii"*if\ I. a bumble and penitent curate, i e in forwarding f«.»r your perusal such a lengthy communication as this, when I tell yuu that the state of my overwrought nerves i wearied body is suoh as3,702 words
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Article172 1912-02-17 4 [t it difiicult for European t»> realise the insuperable barriers whfch separate the j^ 6f India, imt the following may h» interesting. The Hindus are divided intc over three thousand oantCK, most of them with uub-cattes, speak about nineteen developed languages, and "\>r one hundred dialects. There are172 words
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835 1912-02-17 4 m view <>t* the recent declaration of independence announced by Ihe Mongolians it is interesting to trace the course of' China's protectorate over the country,! apart from the actual circumstances which] provoked the recent declaration. < Miter Mongolia, the Fringes of which have now succeeded835 words
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Article164 1912-02-17 4 There are several newspaper*) that nevei find their way into th* hands of th* public. When a new newspaper i^ coining out, for sereral days before it is >n sale to the public it is printed daily as thought it were, Advertisements, political leaders, home and164 words
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Article487 1912-02-17 4 Lifebuoy from Waratah Washed Up.! Nearly two and half years have elapsed since the Blue Anchor lin> W<rralah t a steamer of over 10,000 ton*, sailed troiu Durban, Natal, with 000 passengers andf crew on board. EKnce her departure not a trace of the vessel has487 words
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Advertisement64 1912-02-17 4 X X UNCLE PLEX draws your attention f V to his DUPLICATOR. \^*^9>y I* >V 'H produce >vith perfect ease 2 to 100 s^^f^r^ perfect copies of any document m one or DO YOU WANT more tbav OH 8 6OPS of a LETTER, PRICE LIST. AFFIDAVIT. STOCK SHEET, HILL sole64 words
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Advertisement205 1912-02-17 4 Siemens Brothers, MANUFACTURERS O F Electrical Machinery, Cables Wires, Apparatus and Accessories tor Electric Light, Power and Traction Purposes. HEAD OFFICE Caxton House. Westminster. LONDON. Supplies Department Upper Thames Street, LONDON. WORKS. Stafford. Woolwich. Dalstoi. BRANCHES. Cape Town, Melbourne. Calcutta, Toronto, Bombay, Penang, Madras, Rangoon AND Winchester House. COLLYER QUAY,205 words
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Article2437 1912-02-17 5 Tlih Chinesa r Mid *nu at Sfafchow Inve omnium- it i with th« G > .'em« r-Gen»r:i at Canton, iscing tut *l4ps should h< taken aj;.iiiht the »nn w» ler of revolution irv troojps w i i> <o;upeliiug the m bahitanS ol th district t.j support hi men.2,437 words
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Article285 1912-02-17 5 Jt ha> n<',jv yet been shown m history that the orreat m Ml of tlie world Imre reproduced themselves m tli^ir children it is an invariable occurrence m the animal md vegetable kingdoms —never m human nature. Why There have been no Solomoni since Solomon except,285 words
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Advertisement82 1912-02-17 5 I CONTINENTAL MOTOR TYRES are obtainable from all leading dealers at prices universal through outtheS.S. and F.M.S. CONTINENTAL 3-RIBBED TYRES are specially made for the Tropics. "CONREX TYRE*' CONTINENTAL CYCLE TYRES are world renowned. OBTAINABLK KROM Messrs. John Little Co., Limited. Robinson Co. The Straits Cycle Motor Co., AND ALL82 words
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Article426 1912-02-17 6 According to storing originating m China and circulated m the United States by way' of Washington, American military skill has been used by the Chinese t evolutionists to their sjreat advantage. The reports are apparently truthful. l>ut are or" a character to excite amazement and a dosire426 words
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Article386 1912-02-17 6 Did you ever consider whit w v\\ 1 hippen if journalists kicked over the traces :iud came out on strike [f joura ilist 8 struck the world would 1 become a hopeles* muddle, and we shoul 1 step back a century or two to the time when386 words
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Advertisement184 1912-02-17 6 An Eastern Company|for the Eastern People GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE:- SINGAPORE. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. (r. A. DERRICK //></., Jfom. ikrriek VOW SO AN PAX Esq., of M'sar*. Loh <t Co. (]h>i Tin" n. Kit Seng and Toivkay Lake Yew. A. 11. FAIL184 words
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Advertisement290 1912-02-17 6 ""OLIVER TYPEWRITERS. x >A' ,V I ?"V1 jH n B?* .*»>»• t »i-i^ l 'j3r *> X-- mUfk- /ti.-j. «.i- Bb^L^- t 1-: i -*4>^dr* r f I^Hk I j Ita^^^ I*>^l Ta. 're V v^ L'" J L' '^^^Iv m J '-i- »v* jfj^l m V ''.Wd| Bk" r.^H^l290 words
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Article596 1912-02-17 7 Madame Chung. •<io and see Madame Chung, the leader i of the Chinese players, and her two-and- a -half-inch foot," sail the manager of a L'tiidon daily. \nd, after the curtain had fallen, amid i tumult of applause, upon M A Dragon of Wrath, I was596 words
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Article302 1912-02-17 7 Or. Wu Lien-Teh (better known m Engand by his Cantonese name of Dr. Tuck), s a graduate of Cambridge University, laving gone there m 1896 from Penang, lis native place, with the aid of one of the Queen's Scholarships, founded by Sir Cecil niementi Smith, when Governor302 words
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Article1002 1912-02-17 7 When teaching the Catechism to a class of children m the neighbourhood of Peckbam, I was astonished to find one child re-, peating, "They did promise and vow three things m Rye-lane."' For years a young friend of mine I thought that King John died of griefj because1,002 words
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Correspondence.
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Article171 1912-02-17 7 To the Editor of the Weekly Sun.'* SIR, The same state of things continue m this hospital. No notice has been taken of the grave charges which have appeared m the local and London press. A public meeting should be held and a committee appointed to enquire171 words
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Article276 1912-02-17 7 To the Editor of the M Weekly Sun." Dp:ar Si R, As a business man having to use the streets and roads of Singapore, at all hours of the day, I cannot understand how it is the Municipality of this town and m this hot climate should276 words
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Advertisement112 1912-02-17 7 "LANCET" REPORT, 25th Noucmber 1904. M Misleading term> are so often used m describing potable Spirits, that it is MUitfuctorj to find that m the case of this Whisky it is honestly described. On the label are printed the words, 'age and quality guaranteed,' and 'very fine.' The quality U112 words
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Advertisement133 1912-02-17 7 BILLIARDS THE JOHN ROBERTS' LOW SET CLIMATIC EXPRESS CUSHIONS THE EXPRESS CUSHION— is built by us on the latest slip built principles from the finest Para Rubber, which is specially prepared by a new and patented process to withstand tropical climates, and is absolutely the best cushion ever introduced into133 words
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Article150 1912-02-17 8 m Next to the Chinese wall, the greatest fence m the world will he that which, if imports from San Antonio are true, is to l>« erected on the boundary between the Tnited States and Mexico. H is to be constructed, it is said, of stout150 words
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601 1912-02-17 8 "Stars and Their Earnings. The recent cry of certain music-hall managers that the salaries which favourite artistes are demanding and receiving are swamping the profits of variety theatres, and that, m consequence, ik* advisability of a reduction m salaries should be considered, calls attention to the601 words
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Article576 1912-02-17 8 Funny Experiences of Clergymen. Although the average person would scarcely look for humour m church services, ludicrous incidents arise now and again which make it an extremely difficult matter for the officiating clergymen to preserve the solemnity of the occasion and maintain a dignified countenance. How576 words
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Advertisement165 1912-02-17 8 OFFICE TRAIN INC. Shorthand, Typewriting, Book-keep-ing and Business methods are taught m the Commercial Department of A.C.S. Three European Instructors and two Assistants. Individual inistruction is given so that time required depends on the young man's abilities iand knowledge of English. A new jclass forming now and another about the165 words
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Advertisement228 1912-02-17 8 BEHN, MEYER CO., LTD., Engineering Department, SINGAPORE. REPRESENTATIVES FOR FRIED. KRUPP a.g. GRUSONWERK. RUBBER MH6HINERY. Latest Design. Hand or Power Driven. Complete Installations of Factories. Roller Washing and Rinsing Machines can be inspected at our office. OUR DRESSING PLANT For the Treatment of all kinds of Ores Including Crushing, Grinding,228 words
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POLICE NEWS.
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Article234 1912-02-17 9 Lan Choon Ho the young nonia sister of an interpreter at the Lunatic Asylum who eloped with a Ceylonesei dresser of the Asylum and was] arrested and charged with theft of her mothers jewellery valued at $50 appeared before Mr. Acton again this morning. Inspector Thrale informed the court234 words
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Article431 1912-02-17 9 Kitteen Hingwah 'rick-pullers, werecharged by Mr. Hamilton, Assistant! Superintendent of Police, with gamblmg Chap Ji Xi m a common gaming house 208 Waterloo Street, All the reused pleaded guiltj saying that yesterday was a Chinese festival day' t«»r them and they had a small game. 1 M r. Acton431 words
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Article237 1912-02-17 9 Lam Cheng Gan a Cantonese, was arrested for attempting to take his life by cutting his throat with a knife m house No. 14/ Havelock Road. He was sent to the hospital. Pending his recovery or otherwise the case was remanded for a week. Tan Yu Tek a Hokien,237 words
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Article915 1912-02-17 9 The Pasir Panjang murder case m rhioh two Cantonese, Ho A Tye and W ong Ho Cheng are indicted for the nurderof Towkay Gaw Boon Chan it Villa St. Joseph, was resumed before Mr. Acton, second magistrate this norning. Dr. Hickey, House Surgeon reneral hospital was the next witness915 words
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Article513 1912-02-17 9 For stealing three baskets of "sirih" ,betel leaves) valued at $17.50 cents from a plantation at Holland Road! Two Teochews, an old man named Lee A. Nging and a young man named Teo| Lai Hak, were each fined $25 or one month's rigorous imprisonment. A Tamil named Ibrahim with513 words
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Article220 1912-02-17 9 EXIT MOONJOO Not born to rule, yet called by kindly fate And sanguine friends to early serve the State Fantastic, wayward, irritable still Infirm of scope yet passionate of will. Too lightly swept, it seemed, from out his course And charged with more of virulence than force Irresolutely headstrong, with220 words
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Article30 1912-02-17 9 I advertised that the poor were welcome m this church," said the archdeacon to his congregation "and as the offertory to-day to two dollars I see that they have come."30 words
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Article696 1912-02-17 9 And, gentlemen, said the temperance lecturer the- other evening, there is here to-night one of your townsmen, Mr. Took, the manager of Messrs.—, who has kindly consented to give you his views on the moderate drinker. Mr. Took climbed on the platform, bowed, coughed, and thus delivered himself696 words
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1608 1912-02-17 10 The Weekly Sun SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17. PROGRESS. This issue being the last number of the v Sun fl that will see the light of day before the bright dawn of the first year of the Republic of China, it is fitting that •we should deal briefly with the Past and1,608 words
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Advertisement118 1912-02-17 10 SWIMMER BRAND. NATURAL MILK. S wimmer brand milk is a milk W hich will satisfy anyone who I s desirous, to g-et a first class sterlized M ilk which (owing to its flavour, cream and price) is M ost fit to become the favourite brand m the E ast. Nobody118 words
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Advertisement29 1912-02-17 10 ARE YOU PARTICULAR:? You know quality, demand value We [supply only Wines and Spirits of choice quality. Garner Quelch&Co. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. AND AT SHANGHAI, HONGKONG AND LONDON. 6-129 words
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Article813 1912-02-17 11 i:> Biward A. Rom. The patent stagnation of the Chinese mind is due not to native sluggishness but to prepossession by certain beliefs. These beliefs are tenaciously held because m their practical outworkings they have been successful. Under them vast populations have been able to attain order,813 words
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Article68 1912-02-17 11 The rubber industry m Mexico is a very important one, as may be judged from the following The exports of rubber, including that made from the guayule shrub for 1910 were valued at £1,710,024, an increase of nearly 100 per cent, over 1907-8. In addition, 5261 tons of guayule plants68 words
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Article364 1912-02-17 11 An unparalleled story has just been disseminated on the theme that sweet are the uses of advertisement. The incident occurred m Shanghai, the centre of Chinese business ingenuities. In a building overlooking Foochow Road, m the busiest part of Shanghai a high window was suddenly smashed and364 words
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Article197 1912-02-17 11 The Great Raymond. Raymond the great magician who is on tour, has visited every civilised country m the world has travelled over 150,000 miles, and has played before more crowned head than any other performer on earth. In proof of the last statement, he can show a large case197 words
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Advertisement327 1912-02-17 11 PROMPT SETTLEMENT. TO THE MANAGER -***—**>- d. ar 6, J HE SHANCHAI LIFE WSWAHCE C 6. LTD., SINCAPORE. 1 write to place od record rar appreciation of the prompt manner m which voi settled my claim against your Company through the death of my father Check Houg Yam, of No.327 words
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Article299 1912-02-17 12 Owing to the Chinese New Year holidays there will he no issue of the Weekly Sim next Saturday. A Chinese deck passenger fell overboard from the HoHQ Mok at 1 p.m. on the llth and was drowned. A lady was robbed m High Street mi broad daylight299 words
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Article707 1912-02-17 12 Chinese Students' Sad End. A pathetic case of suicide is reported m Tokyo. The suicide is a young Chinese student 17 years of age named Chun Shih-kai. Early yesterday morning he threw himself on to the track of the elevated tram line at Mejiro and was crushed707 words
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Article366 1912-02-17 12 LOCAL STOCKS SHARES. 1 The number of deaths for the past week was 223 of which three were due to plague and one to small-pox. There were 52 fever deaths, 21 from dysentery. 27 from phthisis and 16 from beri-beri. One European death was recorded. The death rate works out366 words
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Advertisement96 1912-02-17 12 To Business Men. A new departure m Insurance. t We offer insurance against PiilUvr^ *Jk the loss y ur most Yalfl i I]; able possessions, your letI [Ls=j| ters, correspondence and I f m other records. In tfae 1 i II eve nt ese l)mt I f EE^z EE^\ their96 words
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Advertisement599 1912-02-17 12 The Man Who jV th» is m Gets Thgrg n^gf Waterbiary's Metabolized T»ti»,».awi M ,wM W Ki- *w^ Cod Liver Oil Compound real neli reii blond ana plenty of it— in his body. "Xv^T TASTELESS ODOURLESS £Z^ WATERBURYS VIM Wjl mn^S^S ..#rV. The !,tc:., p^mti.m «rf <J|jk rnuinirSn \77~TW COD599 words
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Article1820 1912-02-17 13 A. P. Goodwin. S - A. P. Goodwin. S The Secret of the Madonna Bellea. i By Apropos of 4 *A Leap year Proposal/* which appeared m the Singapore Free Press. It read as follows "A distinguished European widow lady wishes to correspond with a respectable European gentleman m good position, with1,820 words
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Article408 1912-02-17 13 Referring to the somewhat alarmist views of Indian frontier questions expressed by a writer m Tha irmy JfawMW. Tf> Rangoon Times ridicules the possible dangers. In the course of its remaiks, it writes: "Seriously, however, where and how could such a preposterous- idea (an attack oa408 words
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Advertisement225 1912-02-17 13 ADVERTISEMENTS. M. N. K. MOHAMED NOORDIN CO., CENEBAL MERCHANTS. Boots, Shoes, Shirts, Ties, Hats, Collars, Hosiery and General Goods. 86-88, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD 8-7 PPof. T. C. BENG. "CHIROPODIST." The only Cora-Cutter m Singapore, Corns or Bunions instantly cured. Painless Exteaction. Write to No. 10, Alexander Place. 2-12 For Sale.225 words
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Advertisement112 1912-02-17 13 COMPLETE AND QUICKEST RECOVERY. Against Asthma, Cough, Consumption and ALL AFFECTIONS OF THE CHEST, THROAT, AND LUNGS BY POUMOFOR J ELIXIR AMTI-ASTHMATIQUE PULMONAIRE v^ j^| ie«ui*r«a DR. SAUL BERNARD, tinit mm >y This excellent and energetic preparation is based f ctWi^P^^^L (>n ie a^ est bacteriologic experiences. In use L112 words
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Article736 1912-02-17 14 Conferences are still proceeding at tin Palace, but dlatOMJon of the propose*! ab dilation of the Throne has as yet not beer productive of an definite result. On th< other hand, the fleet of the Revolutionary A i my is sit anchor at Chefoo, but troop; bare not736 words
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Article650 1912-02-17 14 <Jwing to the lack supplies the-Govern-ment troops have commenced plundering and are likely to develop into rioters. The po«t*l service on the Pelring-Hankow Hailway ha« been stopped since the 17th. VIEWS OF FOREIGN MERCHANTS. A body of foreign merchants of Shanghai and Hongkong are said to650 words
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Article804 1912-02-17 14 BMPREBS-DOWAGBB IN TEARS. A confereuoe was held at the Palace on the 18th when all the Princes and the Ministers of State were present. Yuan 'Shih-kai was, however, absent on account 'of illness. The proposed adoption of the republican form of government was dis!cuBBed when Mongolian804 words
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Article1117 1912-02-17 14 Tseo has wired to the Princes urging Jmtthe Emperor proclaim the establishnent ofto> republican form of fijovernment. F{e has also telegraphed to Yuan asking ira to quickly convoke the National Asmbly m accordance with the agreement -•Micluded by Tatig. Yang and a few influential Chinese1,117 words
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Advertisement295 1912-02-17 14 BABIES AND CHILDREN should be fairly plump. They ought to put on fat as fast as they use it up; for fat is fuel, and the burning of it makes power and force. Thin children even tuong to the age of eighteen or twenty are m danger from consumption, and295 words
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Advertisement232 1912-02-17 15 /-..-v /■..■v/-.,n r.." r ..•> n^ r..^ r..>« r..x /•..•< /■„•< a.h r.,^ .^u, 5 rf. V n -T U Uif V U mf a 'i" f CO V.M A Properly Eqvut>i>ed Office \s Essenttal to Success. S i >.x X Ivoneo for Everytmng Good xrx Office Equtbment. r r232 words
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Article737 1912-02-17 16 2 U Favourite Yarns of Famous People. Sir Ernest Shackelton was the guest of honour at a luncheon given by the Pilgrims m New York. Apropos of a piece of geographical ignorance which he had encountered, he said It was incredible. It reminded me of a little waiting737 words
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Advertisement363 1912-02-17 16 Ladies Diamond YOU CA GET THE BEST SELECTIOH Gentlemen s Gold r Signets at all and Gem set of Prices Necklaces of Newest Desisns DIAMOND RING Pendants of every Kind Ladies' Gem Rings FR()M m Great Variety Gold Scarf Pins at all Prices D D /In Cj|l/5| Gold Brooches m363 words
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Advertisement299 1912-02-17 16 FORD CARS. 80,000 FORD CARS are m use to-day. 40 000 FORD CARS were manufactured and sold during 3 the past year. This was insufficient to supply the demand therefore the FORD WORKS have decided to manufacture. 75,000 CARS DURINC 1912. HE FORD CAR is designed m strict harmony with299 words
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Advertisement282 1912-02-17 17 APCAR LINE OF STEAM KRS. The undermentioned mail iteamen of the above Line maintain a regular leiTiec ))»*tween Calcutta and Japan, calling .it Penans« Bingaporei Hongkong and Bhanghai en route. Tons. Oommander. *S Japan ti.013 A. Sti-wart. m Gregory Apcar 4.600 s. h. Kelson. AJTatoon Apcar 4,500 <>. F. Hudson.282 words
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Advertisement348 1912-02-17 17 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.) Under Contkact with the Xetheklaxds India Govkunmknt. Agents at Singapore The Skips Agency, ltd., 2-3 Collyer Quay. MAIL TABLE-FEBRUARY 13TH TO 23RD, 1912. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamship. From Expected. Will be Despatched for--- filing Date. t H( '> MXI liatavia348 words
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Advertisement227 1912-02-17 17 THE j POPULHR BRftND. EVERY BOTTLE NUMBERED TO PREVENT FRAUD. AGE CENTURY s _J^Jy,^^f 4 L=^B QUALITY. OLD. E-^l B ol l^ l -i SOLD EVERYWHERE. t THE DENTAL HALL. j BRAS BASSA ROAD. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF Or. J. IWHTSUB©, DENTAL SURGEON. (Who may also be found at s2,227 words
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Advertisement280 1912-02-17 18 WHITEAWAYS i rUxl VAljUij. ||||i|g^ Special Uncr. C Gent's Handkerchiefs. IN GENT'S STRAW HATS. )m< T Tmf\^B -'$^E^' New shape, wide brim, high crown, fine Sns^ /^V p^K4 LONGCLOTH J W '^i^L alUkes 6^, 6^, 6%, 6%,' 7, 7^, 714. cJ^ W^^/Pa^ J&L wcli lf is absolutely tf^ >4 X-280 words
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Advertisement118 1912-02-17 19 M Martcll's Brandy. MSm, I" England more Martcll's Three /ffiip W\ Star Brandy is sold than any IffllM w\ other Brand. PUIil 111 l n on^ on more than three times ||il|if-|^|l|i c quantity of Martell's is B^^^S sold than afl y otner Brand of l^^^SJ bottled Bran(| y- OBTAINABLE118 words
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