Weekly Sun, 2 March 1912
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Title Section21 1912-03-02 1 The Weekly Sun. GREATER STRAITS SETTLEMENTS EDITION. 126, CROSS STREET, SINGAPORE. RICK 5 CENTS. SINGAPORE, SA'ITRDAY. MARCH 2, 1912. NO. 79.21 words
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Advertisement407 1912-03-02 1 W. L. CO., LTD. FOR GENT'S BLACK CASHMERE SOCKS M.50 ptK DOZ. ■^.^vrV.PAlrkr-k^TNk. *>•• SMART E^-W *-,C /A -^X— LOLo^£/) SMART FASHIONABLE DRESS SH RTS f\L *fl U-*S«I "?B-M COLOURED SHIRTS gS f ok. tod .h<^ J TF*^, W > <: GOOD WIDE FRONTS I fl Ijj W f^is SPLENDID407 words
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Advertisement11 1912-03-02 1 W. L. CO., LTD. FOR BLACK COTTON SOCKS ot.yj per doz.11 words
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Article502 1912-03-02 2 A non-commissioned officer, entering a barrack-room, was mistaken by the raw recruit" on sentry go, who immediately sainted him. The non-comnrtHtioned officer, unaware that his colonel was j«st behind, returned the salute. Soon he was called before the colonel. On presenting himself, he was asked how he came502 words
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Advertisement353 1912-03-02 2 Ladies' Diamond YOD CA GBT THE BEST SELECTI Gentlemen's Gold Signets at all andGemset OF Prices Necklaces of Newest DMlg s DIAMOND RING Pendants of every Kind Ladies' Gem Rings from m Great Variety Gold Scaff p|ns at all Prices Gold Brooches m Ollf U§ Gold Links Studs Choicest Designs353 words
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Advertisement296 1912-03-02 2 FORD CARS. 80,000 FORD CARS are m use to-day. 40,000 FORD CARS were manufactured and sold during the past year. This was insufficient to supply the demand therefore the FORD WORKS have decided to manufacture. 75,000 CARS DURING 1912. THE FORD CAR is designed m strict harmony with accurate scientific296 words
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2160 1912-03-02 3 What with the refusal of the coolies to i rnbark on the quarantine island, the] rexatMMM oi the law for earr)ing an excesHl r passengers who could not be restrained torn swarming aboard at the port of departure and the iuternecine warfare that: i* constantly waged by2,160 words
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Article482 1912-03-02 3 WILL CHINA BREAK UP An interesting article under the above heading by Sir Henry Blake, a former Governor of Hongkong, appears m The Xinot>>''nt/i Century, He thinks hat no one at a distance, and probably no one on the spot outside the inner circle can venture to form an opinionB.C. - 482 words
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Advertisement96 1912-03-02 3 Bm S^^^k. CONTINENTAL MOTOR TYRES are obtainable from all leading dealers at prices universal through out the S.S. and F.M.S. CONTINENTAL 3-RIBBED TYRES are specially made for the Tropics. I U CONREX TYRE" CONTINENTAL CYCLE TYRES are world renowned. OBTAINABLE FROM Messrs. John Little Co., Limited. Robinson Co. The Straits96 words
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Article1854 1912-03-02 4 The Present Situation. With regard to the Japanese apprehension of an outbreak of serious disturbance m North China, the "Jiji" states that thej hostility of Princes and Loyalists has so increased that it may give rise to serious disturbances m North China. The future: situation of China, appearsJapan Herald - 1,854 words
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70 1912-03-02 4 REPUBLICAN CRUSIERS WELCOMED IN NORTH. Word was received from Cbef,»o recently that the Republican cruiser* gent there some tune ago to support the northern caapftfgn bad been accorded hearty wel 0.,m0 whoever they went and that they had contributed not a little towardn the maintenance o f peace and orderChina Press - 70 words
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Advertisement79 1912-03-02 4 f"\ UNCLE PLEX draws your attention to his DU PLICATO R X%j£ffi %It will produce with perfect ease 2 to 100 >o\^r^ perfect copies of any document m one or various colours. It will duplicate HANDWRITING, TYPEWRITING, COPYING PENCIL. DO YOU WANT wore tbap ONS 60PS of a LKTTI^R, PRICE79 words
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Advertisement208 1912-03-02 4 Siemens Brothers. MANUFACTURERS OF 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. Dalston. BRANCHES. Cape Town, Melbourne, Calcutta, Toronto, Bombay, Penang, Madras, Rangoon Sydney, AND Winchester House. COLLY Eli208 words
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Article184 1912-03-02 5 A Tamil named Rahman, was arrested on a warrant on the charge of taking away with criminal intent a married woman named Kuparaa, wife of one Mutusamy. He was remanded for a week for further enquiries. Bail Vas fixed at $100. m A queueless Cantonese named Chan A Chee,184 words
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Article446 1912-03-02 5 OngChu a Hokien, was arrested onj the charge of robbery 2000 bundles of rhandu, value $263, at Serangoon Road, the property of one Ang Kiat. fie was remanded to the Ist March. No bail was allowed. m Kzekiel Joseph Aratoon an Anne- nian, was arrested and charged before Mr.446 words
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Article416 1912-03-02 5 Tang Soong Heng a Teochew, pleaded guilty to gambling pakow M m public m Lorong Si din, He was fined $3 or five days, 30 cents found on the mat were confiscated. A Malay chaffeur named Bulat bin Jaffar, was this morning fined $20 and) costs, for driving a416 words
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Article675 1912-03-02 5 A young queueless Hockchia named Peng Kow King, pleaded guilty to selling chandu without a license, at No. 101 Queen Street. He was fined 130 or six weeks. Mr. G. G. Seth, the Deputy Public Prosecutor mentioned again to the, second magistrate the Pasir Panjang murder case m which675 words
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Article515 1912-03-02 5 East and West to Meet. Railway Liies from Europe to India. Railway projects to stir the imagination are foreshadowed as a result of the British and Russian adrance m Persia. The financial arrangements to carry out the preliminary work to build a railway across Persia, joining Europe515 words
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Article577 1912-03-02 5 Sir Thomas Whittaker, M. P - Sir Thomas Whittaker, M.P. By Although a very ordinary kind of player I enjoy a game of billiards, and I have long felt that it wag a great pity that such fine game way so much associated with drinking and gambling. The only chance a large section577 words
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Article722 1912-03-02 5 A lady who recently went to a sale m Raffles Square purchased a bottle of ink, which she asked to have sent to her home 4 Love Abode Tanglin. The man m the department smiled grimly when he saw the purchase The next day a cart called at722 words
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387 1912-03-02 6 The Weekly Sun. SATURDAY, MARCH 2. THE WORD "OBEY." It seems to be quite clear now? that the society bride ol the other day who chose the occasion of her wedding to give an excellent advertisement to the women's movement diH noi xcpcat the odious word obey at the altar.387 words
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Article372 1912-03-02 6 There is something m King George's message to the Prime Minister on the conclusion of his visit to India which will fill every heart with gratification. From all sources, public and private, I gather that my highest hopes have been realised, and the success of our372 words
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Article280 1912-03-02 6 "Old Mans Wife "Aboard .«J h ti^ c f "o^f oa P** in not all beer and skittles. Sailors hate putting to ,ea with the old man's wife aboard Some owners, too, object to the captain lady accompanying him— tb» mean sort. Such circumstances and short280 words
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Article143 1912-03-02 6 Dick Arnst Married. There was a most happy sepuel to'the mishap, of which poor Dick Arnst was"th»> victim. You will remember that the champion sculler was knocked down and brutally assaulted by three ruffians at Sydney on Boxing morning, and was so badly damaged that he had143 words
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154 1912-03-02 6 THE RICHEST BACHELOR IN THE KINGDOM. Engagement of Lord Howard de Walden. The engagement of Lord Howard de Walden, the richest bachelor m the United kingdom, is monopolising the small talk this week. His castles and country houses are, m truth, dotted here an.i there all over the country. The154 words
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Article184 1912-03-02 6 The Chinese Merchant. Those who remember that admirable citizen Mr Quong Tart, the Chinese merchant whose name was synonymous with ill that was courteous and kindly, and who ?*i "I Wi< ely kn Wn m the re of >hilanthrophy and social service m Sydney I few184 words
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Article100 1912-03-02 6 aZ t f ath Of our wonderful Police dog Jack, opens up a remarkable discussion concerning the tricks of critmna a, the different systems of indentihcation^eome aympathio linics, and so on. We here are far behind the twV? M vu h discoveries Which have become the possession of100 words
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Advertisement140 1912-03-02 6 f^ <*• t w^3mbHB^CC3DII HH3E3QM H t^^L Vj j nip J m <■ (A iMHlffi^^J fcliinftli I I n Jr(_r*"i tti 1 I —^—^J^ •"^-^^^■S^-^/ V_ J 1 t IF™ jr jK SWIMMER BRAND. NATURAL MILK. S wimmer brand milk is a milk W hioh will satisfy anyone who I140 words
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Advertisement30 1912-03-02 6 ARE YOU PARTIOIIAR? You know quality, demand value We supply only Wines and Spirits of choice quality. Garner Qnelcta Co. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. AND AT SHANGHAI, HONGKONG AND LONDON. 6-130 words
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Article575 1912-03-02 7 Amongst the visitors at the Hotel de TEurope recently was Mr. J. Hays, a Shanghai lawyer. Chief Officer Braat of the. Dutch steamer Gian<i Seng, was found dead m his cabin on Monday afternoon. The Bukit Rajah Rubber Co. has decided to ask for a fresh trial575 words
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Article96 1912-03-02 7 Welsh Dinner. The dinner given at the Hotel de TEurope, to celebrate St. David's Day was an enormous success, over thirty people being present, and the utmost sociability and enthusiasm marked the proceedings. After all 'the lights had aired their powers of oratory, Welsh stories were told,96 words
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Article216 1912-03-02 7 Si Commercial Press Limited" langhai with a capital of one >n dollars, and with twenty and branches m different parts of i employ one thousand on its nearly all Chinese except about c Japanese. Two-third of the il is held by Chinese, and other by Japanese.216 words
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239 1912-03-02 7 An argument is at present being raised m the London Express on that allimportant question, "Should a wife become a salaried person?" One evident sufferer maintains that a wife's ignorance costs a man pounds m the upkeep of the home. She buys two239 words
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Article47 1912-03-02 7 THE "BIG FEET SOCIETY. One of the most extraordinary freak societies ever known has just been started m Vienna by the Baroness Motro. It is known as the M Big Feet," its object being to spread the theory that big feet are not only healthy, but beautiful.47 words
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Article88 1912-03-02 7 The jubilee of international cricket has brought into public prominence the only two survivors of the first English eleven, one of whom, Mr. Chas. Lawrence, now lives at Camberwell, Melbourne, and is 80 years old. Lawrence lost one of the fingers of his bowling hand on the trip out. His88 words
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Article42 1912-03-02 7 Bronson (to fisherman): "Just throw me a dozen of those trout." Fisherman: Throw them?" Bronson M Yes then I can go home and tell my wife I caught 'em. I may be a poor fisherman, but I'm no liar."42 words
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Article47 1912-03-02 7 When I order poultry from you again," said the man who quarrels with his poulterer, I don't want you to send me any of those aeroplane chickens. What kind do you mean 11 The sort that are all wings and machinery and no meat."47 words
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Article77 1912-03-02 7 The lady was m her country home, and there ia a telephone laid on to her beautiful house. She was at it, and turned to her husband, who was hitting hard by, and said, with the machine still at her ear The Thompsons want us to dine77 words
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Article44 1912-03-02 7 We have m our midst two bright, young Straits-born Chinese, Koh Lian Ann and Ong Sion Hean. The Guthrie Scholarships for 1912 has been awarded to these two scholars The forme* is 14 years of age and the son of Mr. Koh Keng Chuan.44 words
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Advertisement289 1912-03-02 7 YOU WILL NOT be deceived. That there are cheats and frauds m plenty everybody knows; but it is seldom or never that any large business house is guilty of them, no matter what line of trade it follows. There can be no permanent success of any kind based on dishonesty289 words
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Advertisement295 1912-03-02 7 PROMPT SETTLEMENT. TO THE MANAGER n THE SHANGHAI LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD., SINGAPORE. DEAR oIE, I write to place od record ray appreciation of the prompt manner m which you settled my claim against your Company through the death of my father Cheok Hong Yam, of No. 184, Havelock Road,295 words
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Article13 1912-03-02 8 [Tki Kd<tor docs nut hold himself responsible iks opinion,',! of his Correspondents.]13 words
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Article306 1912-03-02 8 WAKE UP MUNICIPALITY To the Editor of the Weekly Sun." Sir,— Will you please allow me to' insert a few lines m the columns of yomr valuable paper so that I may! draw the attention of those responsible for the sanitation of the town of Singapore, to a fact which,306 words
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Article183 1912-03-02 8 Two Broken Engagemnts m Two Years. Dorcas Hart, a young domestic servant, of Stanmore, was charged at Edgware with attempting to commit suicide. A constable said he found her crying, because she was '"tired of her life." She was putting a ■bottle of spirits of salts to her183 words
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Article76 1912-03-02 8 Mr. A if. Bottenhoff, of St. Louis, Illinois, had a bone m his leg broken m a motorcar accident recently. His wife, fearing he would become lame, insisted on undergoing an operation so that* surgeons might take a bone from one -of her* legs to replace thai76 words
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Article43 1912-03-02 8 "I've taken a liking to you, Miss Petite/ declared Mr. Closephist, "because you don't seem to be extravagant m any way. May I call on you an evening a week?' "Sorry, Mr. Closephist, but I'm not extravagant with my evenings either."43 words
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Article46 1912-03-02 8 Did you say you were a month m your last place Yes, madam a week with the family on the top floor, a week with a lady on the third floor, a week on tftie second, and a week om the ground floor."46 words
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Article35 1912-03-02 8 WAS HE If you refuse me I will do something that will cause the world to shulder when it reads about it." Huh I know what you mean you are going to marry Susie Jones."35 words
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Article31 1912-03-02 8 Wigg I wonder how old Miss Antique Wagg Well, ten years ago she confided to me that she was 28, and now I suppose she mutt be ab«ut 30."31 words
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Article50 1912-03-02 8 I Muggins "Women are gradually usurpmg the places of men. I heard the other day of a woman bill collector." Buggins Well, if a woman is as successful m running down a bill as she is m running one up, she should be a wonder."50 words
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Article25 1912-03-02 8 "What are i double-edged complement, 1 ma V The nice things your father and umcle tell me when they come home late at night.25 words
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Article36 1912-03-02 8 Mrs. Woggs What is the highest compliment a man can pay a woman V Mr. Woggs "When a man say« i If 8 b« is on the committee at that church erening, I'll go."36 words
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Advertisement158 1912-03-02 8 To Business Men. A new departure m Insurance. We offer insurance agains Ip-yi .i| the loss of your most valu !1 i able possessions, your let ■j I -l! ters, correspondence am 1-^ A other records. In th l^ event of t these being burnl p^M their loss would be158 words
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Advertisement642 1912-03-02 8 IWaterbury's Metabolized I I COUGHING INTO I I Cod Liver Oil Compound. CONSUMPTIONi —^A,.! L 3 I "Only a Cough" but you stop it i djflHk I perfe Ct a snnllatl<>ri Guaiaco i two valuable gerI w while it is O2S 1j i a COUgn. m mm wHmMMm^m 1 »,,..KrtiY-nl'ir642 words
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Article1094 1912-03-02 9 Telegram of* Yuan Shih-k'ai declaring himself m favour of a republic. "To President Sun, the National Assembly, the Ministers of the Cabinet, Nanking, and Vice-Presideut Li, Wuchang 11 A Republic is the best form of government. The whole world admits this. That m one leap we1,094 words
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Advertisement420 1912-03-02 9 kx A Properly Equtf|>e<l Office is Essential to Success. Roneo for Everytkxng GooJ m Office Equibment. r 14 .vi g 3\^'"i COPIER l^oneo Filing System. X ESnif^^teg^ j p U Vis Lrea locon>^s <3^=O lietteps found op filed fs& '■"■-^^M- |I_J I] r^S!_^ Typewriters all y tf Mi L~ 1420 words
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Advertisement99 1912-03-02 9 NOTICE. LEEVER HAIR DRESSING SALOON. NO. 350, NORTH BRIDCE ROAD, SINGAPORE. > The most up-to-date hair-dressers m Singapore. Our Saloon has just been opened and the fittings are of the latest kind. The barbers have had wide experience m the business and are experts m cutting and trimming the hair99 words
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1013 1912-03-02 10 Yang Pau Leng - THE NEED OF RED CROSS WORK IN CHINA. Yang Pau Leng. By The Red Cross work is much needed m China. Thousands of lives could easil) have been saved since the outbreak of the He volution if there had been an adequate Hed Cross Society m existence, and thousands more1,013 words
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Article419 1912-03-02 10 At Acton. Magistrate M What were 'you making such row for Prisoner M I was only singing and dancing to amuse myself.' At Tottenham Police Court Woman 1 only had one glass, sir. Magistrate But how many times did you have it filled Magistrate M Why didn't419 words
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Advertisement248 1912-03-02 10 BEHN, MEYER CO., LTD. Engineering Department, J SINGAPORE. I I REPRESENTATIVES FOR I GRUSONWERK. j I RUBBER MACHINERY. I Latest Design. Hand or Power Driven. Complete Installations of Factories. Roller Washing and I Rinsing Machines can be inspected at our office. j ©UR DRESSING PLHNT j X For the Treatment248 words
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Article738 1912-03-02 11 Scuttlers and Their Dastardly Trade. In old da)s the crimp of scuttling a ship for the purpose of swindling marine underwrite s was punishable by death, and Captain Codling of the brig Advtntnn^ which he coolly sank off Brighton beach on a calm sunny day, is738 words
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Article43 1912-03-02 11 Members of local Chekiang community haVe wired to the Provincial Government at Hangohow imploring the republican officials there to continue their M»rvice t*«»»\Qf the well-bein^ of the province and not to sow seefis of dissension riuring the prtseiit. < rifeif43 words
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Advertisement174 1912-03-02 11 An Eastern Company|fop the Eastern People GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED. HEAD OFFICE:- SINGAPORE. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES. BOARt) OF DIRECTORS. G. A. DERRICK Esq., Me#r*. Derrick YOW NOAJS FAN Esq., of Messrs. Loh <& Co. (Jltairman. Ki*> Siiuj and Tomkay L>oke Yew. A. If. FAIR, Esq., Managing Di^rtor.174 words
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Advertisement376 1912-03-02 11 OLIVER TYPEWRIT&RS. a 'v^Hßßv*!! /^SKxjiBJZIS HnK^v'£»-' ifij-t' fife h*/ x^H i*.- b^. «d^K^B^lMto^u M *^v^' jf^^^Bl* nP*^MHß^y *jfev T*t* l^^^^l F^^ jgjS^' j^JB i> 44 The hig:hest=class Machine it is possible to manufacture. Stocked to take paper up to 3O wide. No. 5 No. 6 Writes 84 ch.ira'ters. Writes ch-'iracterH.376 words
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975 1912-03-02 12 Gilbert Reid - Gilbert Reid. By Whenever h person passes away to the %t*m% Beyond, wWthft; friend, relative, rival, or toe and whether the defects ot liC virtue tint stain or fglnrit a mantle nf charity i* thrown ov^r the pattf, Hiid we movlrn for t> ft975 words
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Article99 1912-03-02 12 The proprietors of a Siamese newspaper have distributed hand-bills- containing t\uz following notice M The news of English we tell the latest Writ m perfectly style and most earliest. Do a murder j*it commit, we hear of and tell it. Do a mighty chief die, we publish it,99 words
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Article610 1912-03-02 12 Now rti.it the pirates and brigands are such a numerous body m Canton (writes our Cauton correspondent), a few remarks nbout tb« hUtory or their leaders may not! be without inten-st. With some difficulty;) have managed to obtain a brief outline I of the career of both610 words
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Article549 1912-03-02 12 At a meeting of the Canton Provisional Council which was held on .Feb. 6, it was decided to ask Chan Kwang-ming not to relinquish his post. It was pointed out that now th f Throne had deoMed to. abdicate fchere v s no further need for him to549 words
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Article127 1912-03-02 12 A report has been received of an interlckanse»f shots between West Hirer pirates jamd H.M. gunboat famdviper, one of tWe vessels engaged m patrol work. The pirates j would appear to have opened fire upon a j junk, which was being towed by a launch said to127 words
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Article105 1912-03-02 12 Caroline Stuart, Countess Dowager of jSeafield who di*>d mi n October at the. age of 81 left m addition to real estate of great value persona 1 estate m the United Kingdom valued at 4310,095. She was the widow of the seventh Earl. Lady Seafield105 words
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Advertisement113 1912-03-02 12 COMPLETE AND QUICKEST RECOVERY. Against Astbma, Cough, Consumption and ALL AFFECTIONS OF THE CHEST. THROAT, AND LUNG* BY ff| POUMOFOR J. ELIXIR ANTI ASTHMATIQUE PULMONAIRE Jk£k v^ ■tfiimi DR. SAUL BERNARD. Trd« M .rk X&M^&±* This excellent and energetic preparation is based yie^m t on the latest bacteriologic experiences. In113 words
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Advertisement262 1912-03-02 12 ADVERTISEMENTS. M. N. K. MOHAMED NOORDIN CO., CENERAL MERCHANTS. Boots, Shoes, Shirts, Ties, Hats, dollars, Hosiery and General Goods. 86-88, NORTH BRIDGE ROAD. 8-7 OFFICE TRAINING. Shorthand, Typewriting, Book-keep-ng and Business methods are taught q the Commercial Department of LC.S. Thrae European Instructor* ,nd two Assistants. Individual intruction is given262 words
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Advertisement282 1912-03-02 13 APCAR LINE OF STEAMERS. Th« undermentioned mail steamers of the above Line maintain a regular service between Calcutta and Japan, calling at Penang, Singapore, Hongkong and Shangh«i en route. FLEET. Tons. Commander. 68 Japau 6,013 A. Stewart. »S Gregory Apcar 4,600 S. H. Kelson. ttS Arratoon Aj>car 4,500 G. F.282 words
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Advertisement412 1912-03-02 13 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.) Under Contract with the Nethbklands Inima Government. Aieits at Sinipore Tie SMps Aieicy, LM., 2-3 CMlyer Quy. MAIL TABLE-FEBRUARY 29TH TO MARCH BTH, 1912. The undermentioned dat«s are only approximate. STEAMSHIP, From Expected.! Will be Despatched for:— 'jd^* f Rumphius Belawan-Deli... ¥%b. 29412 words
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Advertisement208 1912-03-02 13 THE POPULAR BRAND. EVERY BOTTLE NUMBERED TO PREVENT* FRAUD. SOLD EVERYWHERE. THE DENTAL HALL. BRAS BASSA ROAD. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF Or. J. IWfITSUB©. DENTAL SURGEON. (Who may also be found at 82, Bras Basah Road). Newly opened for the convenience of Patients. Treatment and workmanship guaranteed to be of208 words
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Advertisement89 1912-03-02 14 H Martell's Brandy. MSBk In England more Martcll's Three /mw^^s. Star Brandy is sold than any (Illlmv t|\ other Brand. Hffli_L_Hy n on( on more than three times the quantity of Martell's is sold than any other Brand of bottled Brandy. |||sgil||§|||^ OBTAINABLE FKO.M AM, DEALERS. I 111 Sole Agents89 words
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