Weekly Sun, 8 March 1913
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Title Section17 1913-03-08 1 THE Weekly Sun 126, CROSS STREET. SINGAPORE. NO.. 132. SINGAPORE, SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1913. PRICE 10 CENTS.17 words
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Advertisement544 1913-03-08 1 COLLARS IN ALL THE LATEST SHAPES. $3.20 doz. IMITED. FOR CENTS' OUTFITTING. fc—^^ I I mv 'iii ~—z^z. a "I '.Tf lIT'-t-i rTßß——^ GREAT VARIETY OF GENTS' SOCKS. Black Cotton Sockh Price $2.95 per doz. Plain Green Cashmere Socks Price $8.00 per doz. White Cotton Socks 2.95 Black Lisle very544 words
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Advertisement8 1913-03-08 1 COLLARS IN ALL THE LATEST SHAPES. $320 doz.8 words
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2708 1913-03-08 2 Dccl res China Breaking Treaty— Britain Being Convinced That Peking Is Paralysed. The leading article from The Times of January 28, a summary of which was cabled out some time ago, and a news letter from the Peking correspondent which formed theChina Press - 2,708 words
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Advertisement93 1913-03-08 2 FORD THE CAR FOR THE MULTITUDE. THE CAR WITHOUT A RIVAL IN ITS CLASS. PRICE COMPLETE $1,550. THE FORD IS THE PROVED BEST CAR AT A MODERATE PRICE. ITS SALES BEING THREE TIMES AS GREAT AS ANY OTHER CAR IN THE WORLD WEARNE BROS., LTD/ LATE C. F. F. WEARNE93 words
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1036 1913-03-08 3 London Times' Opium Letters As Trimmed Give False View. Based on Articles Printed m Central China Post, Facts Favorable to China Are Suppressed. In another column this morning, says the China fV*M of I9lh u:t.. vv. ptbluii a letter from the Peking correspondent of the London Times m whiofa Cnina1,036 words
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Article1093 1913-03-08 3 To bo thoroughly up U» date and em'cieui 01 war it has been recognized within the ast twelve to eighteen mouths that ever) iruiy and navy absolutely must hare its lorial wing. The flying m ichine lias made >uch a gigantic stride forward and is stil1,093 words
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Article76 1913-03-08 3 If this paper appeals to you, give it your practical support and encourage the only Chinese journalistic enterprise m Singapore by filling m the accompanying form and posting it to us Subscription Form. To the Weekly Sun, Ltd. 126, Cross Street, Singapore. Please enter my name as76 words
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Advertisement18 1913-03-08 3 T"^ Our Advertising repre- w hppP f sentative will be pleased |/|ASIC I W to submit Up-to-date I\J.V€J,O18 words
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Advertisement53 1913-03-08 3 I CONTINENTAL I I Motor cars Motor cycles. Cycles I Buses and heavy Commercial Vehicles. 1 I inio io i nt I M *^^w I 9 fl m?/** •***^^^Bte. "^v VA H ZS ■^■a 9 0 *^H ■^■rQ ■^■^■1 jj^^/ KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD. I I CONTINENTAL TYRE RUBBER53 words
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Article354 1913-03-08 4 THE "HUACHIAO" SENATORS. A^ we go to press, sa)B the China Republican of 15th ult., we learn that the results of the election for Chinese Oversea representation m the Upper House of the permanent Parliament, (as communicated by Mr. Feng Tsze-yu for Minister Liv Kwei-yi of Industry and354 words
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32 1913-03-08 4 The military authoiities have erected a monument on Tienpaochen m memory of the soldiers who fell on Purple Mountain during the siege of Nanking by the Revolutionary forces.32 words
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Article52 1913-03-08 4 The Russians are slowly but steadily increasing their forces m Northern Manrhuria* It is reported that they have asked the Tutuh for permission to extend the Hiding! of the Chinese Eastern Railway at Kuanchengtze. The Tutuh stated that the matter was beyond his control and referred them52 words
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Article62 1913-03-08 4 The Russian Chamber of Commerce at Harbin has telegraphed to If. Kroupenski, Russian Minister m Peking, urging him to suppress by force of arms the increasing bauds of robbers m Northern Manchuria. This is considered to be the first step taken I by Russia m order to indemnify62 words
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Article34 1913-03-08 4 A telegram lias been received m Peking from the Tutuh of Fengtien stating that a plot of the Imperialists has been discovered and four persons implicated m it have been executed.34 words
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Article79 1913-03-08 4 The old Chinese New Year holidays have passed off quietly. Shortly before the holidays the Central Government received from the Ministry of Communications Tit. 4,000,000 railway receipts and Tls. I 7,000,000 from the Crisp Syndicate. Of this amount two months' salary was paid to the79 words
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Article93 1913-03-08 4 IH« preliminary agreement recently Mgned between the U-Tung Railway Company Mid -ertHiii foreign Hr,u m Tientsin, whereby the latter wan to furnish the company with a loan of £500,000, to he issued at 85, at G per cent., has been pronounced by the Minify of Coinm J93 words
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359 1913-03-08 4 To preveut incompetents getting into the Civil Service of the country, China has drawn up a formidable scheme of examinations to be passed by young aspirants. The gist of this is as follows 1. With the exception of certain regulations fixed b\ law, the359 words
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Article108 1913-03-08 4 It is reported that the Government is arranging to reduce the telegraph rates between this country and Europe by upwards of fifty per cent., bringing the press-rate at the present rate of exchange down to thirty-five cents a word. This practical improvement is due to the energetic108 words
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Article85 1913-03-08 4 I President Yuan has sanctioned the pro- I posal made by Premier Chao to the effect that, m the absence of elections m Mongolia, the Mongolian Prince Na Yen-tv, 1 who is living m Peking, shall regulate the elections among the Mongolian Princes, who are at present85 words
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Article982 1913-03-08 4 A three daya' festival m commemoration 1 >f last year's union of North and South 3 was celebrated throughout China from the 12th to 14th February. By this President Yuan meant to compensate the population for the absence of a public New Year's Celebration. A large triumphal982 words
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Advertisement168 1913-03-08 4 I COUGHING INTO I CONSU M PTIONi "Only a Cough" but you stop it while it is ONLY a cough. a WATERBURY'S §ff METABOLIZED 1 P GOD.LIVER OIL 1,, COMPOUND I I &-:-SJ i.iJSSSSS3S3S3sS I <| Tae finest preparation made for h coinbatiiig severe coughs. CURES ]i; any cough tliat168 words
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Advertisement458 1913-03-08 4 OP THE MULTITUDES who hart mod it, or are now m, ing it, we hare never heard of any one who has been disappointed m it. No claims are made for it except those which are amply justified by experience. In commending it to the afflicted we simply point to458 words
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Article284 1913-03-08 5 Home truths hurt but they are beneficial. China A loan! I did it New Poem. My old Felt Hat. By Alfred Gotiton. New Book. Hats I Have Seen. By B. Illy. New song. My Pretty Pink Shirt. By F. Rank. A mon'wter meeting? A Scotchman's. It's a nil284 words
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Article417 1913-03-08 5 Full many a gem of purest ray serene, The ample bosoms of the bookies bear. Full many a punter's watch must blush unseen, And waste its brightness m the pawnshop's air. It's an ill wind that blews no one tfood. The oil magnates should thank the fates for the417 words
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Article63 1913-03-08 5 Man is never too old to yearn. Cupid and cupidity are twins. Slow husbands make fast wives. The re's no marrying m heaven. That's why there's a heaven. It is as foolish to destroy a compromising letter as it is to write one. Men are like63 words
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Article102 1913-03-08 5 As tiie Car drew up to drop him at his house, my uncle broke the embarrassed silence. 4 Er by the way/ he observed, If you happen to be writing to your aunt she's an excellent woman, but a some woman don't understand "He paused. l I102 words
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Article76 1913-03-08 5 .'No sound disturbed them, all around The atmosphere was calm He took the proffered gloveless h#hd And held it m his palm. JHer fingers rested slim and white For one brief moment there What joy to be so near this maid Whose beauty was so rare76 words
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Article160 1913-03-08 5 I show men things they do not see, So oft they pass them by And some have found new things tc )*>ve, New splendours m the sky. I pull the veil from mystery, And show her cynic's smile Men look a foolish look, and feel. They knew160 words
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Article178 1913-03-08 5 A- very interesting match between teams married and single members f the S C. C, took place on the S. C. C. round last Saturday.' The bachelors won iy one wicket atter an exciting finish. ?he following are the scores Married. iproule, 0 Hnidon, b Talma 10 'urubull,178 words
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Article430 1913-03-08 5 Teams from the above clubs nut on 3. R. C. ground. Appended are the P. W. Valon, c and b Oeblen 9 [A. Mars A en, b Oehlers C •>. B. Heattoo, c B*gaars, b Debler* 3 P. Black well, b Coieho I W. Hodgins, 0 (*alistan,430 words
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Article166 1913-03-08 5 CAVE DWELLERS V. Y.M. C.A. The following were the scores made m the cricket in-itrh placed last Saturday, between tlie M Give Dweilers and the V.M C.A. on the igroun'l of th^ foruier CAVE-DWELLERS. Ft. C. Kinder, b. Jansz 5 A. J. Fox, c. Keane, b. Jausz 18 R. Hruton,166 words
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Article416 1913-03-08 5 What promise! to bo an annual fixture for the Chinese Svvhnming Club took place last Sun lay evening at Golden Bell/ 1 t lie beautiful residence at Keppel Harbour kindly placed at the Club'.s disposal l>\ Mr. Tan 800 Liat. The grounds and lawn were prettily decorated416 words
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Article204 1913-03-08 5 11 Hiap Tik Tjoe Tee Hie Indramajoe (Java). lii many parts of Java (Dutch East Indies) there an: many "Operas of Charity which were opened by means of alma, and the actors who acted on the sta^e were all wealthy Chinese gentlemen. At Indnuntjoe on the 10th204 words
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Page 5 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous429 1913-03-08 5 THE WEEK. The output of Sembrong Rubber Estate, Ltd., for the month of February was 1403 lbs. m Mr. C. E. Garner, of Garner Quelch $r Co., is at present m Singapore, havng arrived by the Ville cle la Ciolat Torn China on Monday. We have received from the agent429 words
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281 1913-03-08 6 The Weekly Sun. SATURDAY, MARCH 8. MUSIC. The advent of such a gifted artiste as Miss Marie Hall has demonstrate .1 that not only is a change from the usual frothy music presented by theatrical entrepreneurs m the East welcomed, but that there exists a keen appreciation for the compositions281 words
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Article971 1913-03-08 6 TANJON G PAGAR DOCKS. t (Special.} l Great examples of the triumph of human brain and hand over natural r obstacles which the progress of i modern civilisation demands should be < surmounted have always a fascination J for the layman, the achievements of modern engineering heing such as to971 words
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Article596 1913-03-08 6 (Specially Contributed. I I must be regarde/1 (at any rate by the Editor of this paper) as a very impressionable person. Hardly had 'i recovered from my shame m realizing the inadequacy of the ki Impressions of Singapore which I contributed to the Weekly Sun of596 words
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Advertisement112 1913-03-08 6 d y i r .i I U APPOINTMENT /^>^T^ H.M. THE KING. The British Admiralty. The War Office. The India Office. MILKMAID MILK LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. y y i i a />rn rnTT A Milkmaid Milh THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS ".IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS AND FEDERATED MALAY STATES PROVES112 words
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Advertisement24 1913-03-08 6 YOU PARTICULAR? You know quality, demand vaIUC We supply only. Wines and Spirits of choice quality. Garner Queich&Co. BATTERY ROAD, SINGAPORE. SHANGHAI, HONGKONG LONDON.24 words
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Article168 1913-03-08 7 I Reuters.] j»<l Man lUi.i. A telegram from Tokio via London, dated 2nd inst., states that Dr. Sun Vat Sen was to leave Tokio to-day. In his speeches he indicated that the rea' object of his visit was to foster Chino-.Tapanese commercial and political entente. Important concessions168 words
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Article110 1913-03-08 7 The late arrival of the s.s. Dnnera has delayed the opening night of the above company for one night. The Pink Lady will be the first play and it is introduced for the first time m Singapore. Seats booked for the Tuesday night, when Gipsy Love,110 words
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Article278 1913-03-08 7 (Contributed.) A concert arranged by Mr. Salznianr m which several of our favourite local amateurs took part was held last night at the V.M.C.A., in%fd of that very deserving Institution, Dr. Barnado'* Home. Everyone of the artists did splendidly, which makes it a ver> difficult task278 words
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Article669 1913-03-08 7 The full and enthusiastic house that greeted Miss Marie Hall on her first appearance here on Wednesday last was m itself a sufficient indication that the inhabitants of Singapore appreciate classical music, especially as interpreted by an artiste of such world wide fame as the unassuming north country669 words
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Article558 1913-03-08 7 For the third time the festival of St. David's day was duly honoured m Singapore by a pleasant gathering of loyal Welshmen who with a few visitors, assembled at the festive board of the Europe Hotel to do honour to the patron Saint of the mountainous principality.558 words
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Article69 1913-03-08 7 The following is taken from the Government Gazette of 6th inst PLAGUE. Information having been received that a dangerous infectious or contagious disease, namely, plague, exists at Bombay, it is hereby declared by His Excellency the Governor, m exercise of the powers conferred by Rule 5 of The Quarantine69 words
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Article391 1913-03-08 7 MAILS. The homeward French mail steamer r de La Ciotat, passed through on .Tonday, 3rd March. The outward French mail steamer Itlantique, with London .dates to Bth February, arrived here on Monday. Ird March. The present homeward mail is taken >n by the P. O. steamer Devanha391 words
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Article189 1913-03-08 7 With reference to the new daily I paper at Colombo styled the Ceylonese the Times of ceylon has the following i The Hon. Mr. P. Ramanathan is the moving spirit. The services of Mr. I Tom Wright, a Penang journalist, were engaged as editor of the new189 words
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Article198 1913-03-08 7 Thursday evening witnessed a pleasing ceremony at the Drill Hall when Mrs. Wilkinson, wife of the Colonial Secretary, presented the trophies won during the year by the S.R.E. Rifle Club. The hall had been tastefully and cosily arranged and the two hundred guests spent a198 words
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Advertisement252 1913-03-08 7 VICTORIA THEATRE, COMMENCING WEDNESDAY. MARCH l'th. 1913. MaCRICE E. BRNONHNN Presents the NEW BANDMANN OPERA COMPANY. Wednesday, March 12th. Monday, March 17th. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SINCAPORE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SINCAPORE 16 Great London Musical Success aud the The Screamingly Funny Musical Fare* Rage ot New York.252 words
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Article620 1913-03-08 8 A reviewer m the Spectator claims for Mr. Kipling the highest niche m the temple of contemporary poet 9 because he wrote M When 'Omer smote 'is bloomin' lyre, He'd 'card men sing by land and sea An' what he thought 'c might require, 'E went an' took the620 words
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Article69 1913-03-08 8 A railway collision at Kidderpore, India, was described by a babu station-mastei m the following terms I have the honour to report that yesterday morning the I up ran into V down. The two trains were inextricably commingled. Carriages to the right of them, carriages to the69 words
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Article307 1913-03-08 8 The s.B. Dilwara of the British India me, had a decidedly lively consignment of passengers on her present DUtward trip. A number of Chinese soldiers returning from Tibet were among the complement, and while here they fell foul of a body of Bengalis who were also aboard. Quite307 words
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Advertisement24 1913-03-08 8 Notice to Advertisers. ALL ADVERTISEMENTS must, here atfer, reach us by Friday at 2 p.m Ads. received later cannot appear m same week's issue.24 words
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Advertisement292 1913-03-08 8 A FAIR EXCHANOE. Large sums of money are no doubt realized from simple speculation, but the great fortunes are derived from legitimate and honest business where the goods furnished are worth the price they bring. Certain famous business men have accumulated their millions wholly m this way. Prompt and faithful292 words
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Advertisement469 1913-03-08 8 I Waterbury's Metabolized I COUGHING INTO I Cod Liver Oil Compound. I CONSUMrTIONI IBlBSfgr^^ l^ Finest Norwegian COD LIVER OIL chan^.l g H «0 Mby the latest scientific process to a form allowing H M Only a Cough but you stop it S W jmi^fttt^S. H P er^ ect assimilation.469 words
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Advertisement170 1913-03-08 8 Caldbeck Macgregor WJh olesale and Rie t aji 1 WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Ales, Beer and Stout Importers. Telephone No. 160. Price Lists on application. BRANCHES AT LONDON, GLASGOW, SHANGHAI, HONGKONG, TIENTSIN AND KUALA LUMPUR, WITH AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE EAST. 13-7 T^T— B^— I UMIIIII |I IH IMII Wl— |^^M170 words
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1506 1913-03-08 9 Mrs. Gardner Murdock Reveals Amazing Agreement Entered Into by Two Couples. N'W York, January 5. During a grilling examination by Assistant District-At-torney Le Hoy W. Young and Coroner E. S. Moore of Suffolk < 'ouuty, Mrs. Gardner Murdock \e-,tei\l.iy afternoon lifted the veil1,506 words
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Advertisement51 1913-03-08 9 Wines, Spirits and Stout Etc. aaavaaav GOSLING 60. Established 1880. Flavouring Essences for BRANDY, Whisky, Gin, Old Tom, Port Wine, Aniseed, Peppermint, etc. Also Colouring for Spirits and Syrups. Sryup Essences Banana, Pear, Pine-apple, etc. Good and Genuine Old Wines suitable for the New Year. GOSLING Co. 33, Robinson Road,51 words
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Advertisement342 1913-03-08 9 SUPPLIES FOR ESTATES, MINES, Etc, ANT EXTERMINATORS. (The Universal). For fumigating with Sulphur Powder. ARSENITE OF SODA. (For killing weeds). BOILERS. (Spencer Hopwood's Vertical). CALCULATING AND ADDINC MACHINES. (The Brunsviga Bri-Cal CEMENT. Eagle," Borneo," and Buffalo brands). Fresh Stocks monthly. DISINFECTANT. (Dees No. 1 and No. 2inl, 2, and 5342 words
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Advertisement40 1913-03-08 9 SLEDGE BRAND MILK IS THE JVIIIiK THAT IS WO^TH ITS Pf?ICE. K SLEDGE" Natural Sterilized Milk SLEDGE" Condensed Unsweetened Milk. J. TRAVERS SON, Ltd.-SINGAPORE. t^ ww^ Tk-T T^i A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. BEWARE OF CHEAP IMITATIONS. S. MOUTRIE Co., Ltd. 8-640 words
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Article497 1913-03-08 10 Tho speaker of the International Insti- J tute on Sunday afternoon, says the China Press of 18th ult., Mr. Chin Rung-ching, who came purposely from Hangchow, spoke on the agreement of leligious ideas m the Religions of East and West, and the effects of their497 words
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Article304 1913-03-08 10 Those who have cherished the delusion lh*t the comic supplement language, as served to the public by the brilliant cartoonists of the New York newspapers, was an exaggeration as gross and distorted as their pictures may now be convinced of their error. These artists," as304 words
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269 1913-03-08 10 With the opening of the Panama canal the manufacturers of the United States will find m China an enormous market for their surplus productions. Already friendly to the Chinese people, let the United States Government take the lead m recognizing the republic. Everywhere throughout China269 words
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998 1913-03-08 10 NATURE— YOU CAN OVERCOME ITS FAULTS. 3y Ella Wheeler Wilcox. "You cannot change nature you cannot overcome inheritance." L This is a statement one hears so fre- t quently that it has become stale. < Men and women excuse their shortcomings, their poor physical condition, 1 their quick tempers, their998 words
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Article208 1913-03-08 10 Dorothy Dix - Dorothy Dix To Roast A Wife. By Select for this purpose a small, gentle, timid, affectionate woman, w ho has ag much fight m her as a scared rabbit. The one whose eyes fill up easily with tears anl whose lips tremble at an unkind word,208 words
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Advertisement361 1913-03-08 10 Dr. Williams 1 Pink Pills Make Women Well. mt^kw R Just because she is a woman, there art times when nearly every woman needs help and strength m the form of a blood-build-ing tonic. To thousands of the weaker sex Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have proved a blessing, because they361 words
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Advertisement52 1913-03-08 10 A SPECIAL SHIPMENT OF PROTOS CARS RECENTLY ARRIVED FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR. 3 Torpedo- Double Phaeton Cars 17 H.P. 5 seaters. 1 Torpedo- Double Phaeton Car 22 H.P. 7 seater. 1 Torpedo-Limosine-Landaulet (EXTRA SPECIAL) 22 H.P. 7 seater. Full Particulars, Complete Specifications on Application to ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. 29 7 100-a52 words
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402 1913-03-08 11 So great is the amount of telephoning done nowadays by almost everybody that .there was more than excuse for the company which exploits this perhaps greatest of modern conveniences to head its well and widely advertised appeal to the users of its machines402 words
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213 1913-03-08 11 The use of steel belts m some of the large manufacturing establishments of Huddersfield during the past year has been most satisfactory. At a local mill a steel belt 7£ iuches wide, weighing 119 pounds, performs the work formerly done by a leather belt 22213 words
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Advertisement230 1913-03-08 11 [SIEMENS WINCHESTER HOUSE, SINGAPORE. TELEGRAMS: SIEMENS. SINGAPORE. TELEPHONE, No. 647. Siemens WOT A N Lamps. durable I I I 9 highly economical. I jjr I I Consumers are recommended to ask for WOTAN lamps and insist on getting them. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMD WORKS, LID. Head Office Caxton House, Westminster. LONDON.230 words
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Advertisement654 1913-03-08 11 KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSGHAPPIJ. (ROYAL DUTCH PACKET COMPANY.*) Under Contract with thb Netherlands India Government. AtciU at Siagap«r€ Tbe Ships Ageicy. Ltl. 2-3 Collyer Quay. MAIL TABLE-MARCH 6TH TO 15TH, 1913. The undermentioned dates are only approximate. Steamship. From Expected. Willbe Despatched for:— bailing Date. D. van TVist Belawan-Deli... Mar. 6654 words
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Advertisement8 1913-03-08 11 Waterbury's \^d^r DIGESTIVE fijJs^ COMPOUND THE Ideal Digestant8 words
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