To-day's Advertisements
TOYO KIŠEN KAISHA."
FROM SAN FRANCISCO Vin HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS AND MANILA.
THE
Steamship
'
SIBERIA MARU," The above-named Steamer having arrived Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified to and in their Bill of Lading for counter- signature, and to take immediate delivery of Cargo from Skott's Godown at West Point.
Carge remaining endelivered on SUN DAT, 10th December at Noon, will 54 charged landing charges. Storage charges will to sesossed on all Cargo undelivered 13th December, WEDNESDAY,
on
No Ipayvando whatever will be
Fire affected.
No Claims will be recognised after the Goods have left the Steamer or Godown.
All chaled and damaged Cargo will Be landed into the Company's Godo, where they will examined on 14th December at 10 4.2
No Claims will be recognised it led after the 8th December, 1816,
T. DAIGO.
Hongkong. Dec. 7. 1918.
N
TO LET
TU LET.
Jurnt.
1304
2. 1, Canton Villas, Kowloon,
A House in Knutsford Terrace.
Apply-
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST. MENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD. Hongkong, Dec. 7, 1916.
TO LET,
1106
RNISHED, With immediate possession. No. 2, RaDHILL, No. 121
The Peak, Roots.
Apply to
ה
JW. C. B.
co C, LIVINGSTON & CO.
Hongkong, Nov. 14, 1918
N
TO LET.
10. 42 Eglin Street
Apply to
DURESCO.
The Colourwash that is more trouble- to apply, but which lasts not twice but ten times louger.
Wonderful for outside work. The only reliable COLOURWASH ou the Market
Large variety of artistic shades in stock.
t
Stocks kept by:
ALEX. ROSS & CO.,
Machinery Omes.
4, Des Faux ROAD CENTRAL,
STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
"
Mail.
The P. U. 8. N. Ca's s... Notura left Singapore for this port on the 4th. December at 12.30 pm. with the outward, English Malls, and is: due here on the 10th Dec., p.m.
Other Vessels. The Ben Line s.s. Benavou from Middles
bro' and London, left Singapore for this port on the 1st December, and may be expected to arrive here on or about 7th December
The ss. Jupes left, Calcarta on the 3rd
December, and may be expected here on or about the 21st December. The Pacific Mail Coss. Erailer left
Honolulu on Nov. 28th for Hong- kong via Lokohania, and may be expected to arrive here on Decent ber 3rd, and will leave for San Fran- cisco on December 30th at noon.
EXCHANGE
Hongkong, December 7, 1916.
On London-
Bank Wire
On demand
1
30 days' sight.
4 months' sight,
Credits, 4 months aight,
2,33 ...0/3.13/16 ...9/34
...9/4 1/16
Documentary, 4 months' sight 9/42.
1341
On Paris-
On demand,
Credits, 4 months' sight,
On New York-
***
Credits, 60 days sight,
On demand,
In Bombay
Wire, ...
On demand,
On Calcutta
On demand
THE CHINA MAIL.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
IN RADIO-TELEGRAPH
COMMUNICATION.
Ships in communication with Cape D'Aguilar Radio Telegraph Station:
Trushima Marn Athen Kasata Jaru Katori Morn Tenyo Maru Tjimantek
EUROPE
INWARD MAILS. (VIA NEGAPATAN) - Fer 3.5.
Athos. Dec. 9.
SHANGHAI (London Nov. 10. via Siberia)
Katori Maru, due Dec. 8.
EUROPE (ESGLISH MAIL)
Nomura, Dec, 10.
Per
The Services to Germany, Austria, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire: are suspended.
4
Correspondenco addressed to enemy subjects in China. Blam, Liboris. Fortu
guese East Africa, Perals and forcon
Bot be transmitted.
•
Mails will close for .-.
QUINHON A TOURANE
Per Chonra, at 7am, on Friday, the
8th Dec...
SWATOW & BANGKOR
Per Chengt, at 8 am, on Friday, the
8th Dec.
SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
Per Hai Hong, at 11 am, on Friday,
the 8th Dec. SHANGHAI, NORTH CHINA, JAPAN Via NAGASAKI, VICTORIA TACOMA..
*
Per Manila Mar, st1 p.m., or Friday,
the 8th Dec.
SHANGHAI NORTH CHINA, JAPAN
Via KOBE
Don't Despair Cuticura Soap
WEATHER REPORT.
In the th at 110-No returus from Japanese atations. At all other stations Pressure bas increased slightly, except over Indo-China, where it has, decreased. slightly.
A new antieylone has formed over China
The monsoon will freshen along the
cust coast of China, and over the N. Chian Sea.
止
Hongkong Rainfall for the 24 hours.
ending at 10 am, to-day, 0.00 inch.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1916.
SHARE REPORT.
DECEMBER 7TH, 1918.
Stock and paid up
'tions 11.30 A.M.
Last Dividend
ard data..
Value.
BANKS.
Forecast for the 24 hours ending at Hoogkang & Shal #1958790-
noon on the 8th December -
1-Hongkong to Gap Rock: NE winds, fresh; fine.
2.-Formosa
and Ointment strong
Will quickly restore your skin to health and beauty
Sample Each Free by Post
→ With - Sdn Book, (Soap to cleanse and Ointment to heal) or sample address. port-card: F. Newbury & Benas 27, Char terhouse Sq.... Landna, Bold överywhere..
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS." December 8.
Eastern, British str., 4,000, F. Carter, Melbourne Nor. 8, and Manila Dec. 4, General-G88, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Shanghai and Swatow Dec. 5, Cleneral.
Hothon, British str. 869, R. Ritchie,
HUTTERFIELD & Swize
Peking Jam, Japanese str., 2,398, D. maidzumi, Keelung Dec 3, Coal-0. S. K.
Board Japanese 9tr, a 10 Keelung Dec. 3, Chal
December 7.
vans, watow December & General.- Hai Hong, British steamer, 1,370, J. W
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co. LD.
Handmet, American steamer, 2,078, J. Lennox, Saigon Nov. 28, Rice, CHINIRA
General Wergeland, Norwegian str. 2,959, Hansen, Kobe and Moji Dec. 2 Coal-BRADLEY & Co.
Passmore, Saigon December 1, Rice.- Haichihg, British steamer,-1,269, W. C.
DOUGLAR STEAMSHIP CO., LD.
.
Hashimoto, San Francisco Nov. 4, Gen Siberia Maru, Japanese str., 6,119, E. eral-Tovo KISEN KAISHA.
jikini, Dutch str., 4,730,-W. H. Lap, Dalny Dec 2, General, JAYA-CHINA- JAPAN LIJN.
Channel: N. E. winds,
3-South coast of China between Hongkong and Lamocks: The samo p No. I.
4-South coast of China between. Hongkong and Hainan: The same as No.1.
OFFICIAL NIGHT IN DECEMBER.
B
The following table shows the Stan dard Time at which Official Night ends and begins during the month of Decem- ber, 1918-
Date.
End's.
Dec. 7th, 6.39 B
8th, 0.10
11th, 0.47 "12th 8.41
14th, 6.42">
» 10zD,
18th, 644
ין
MARINE INHUE-
ANDES.
Canton 50 2400 North_Chross.....£5 T. 182
Valons..................................... 8100|8923 xa,
Tangtao. 60 | 8206
"FIRE INSURANCES||
China Fires.# 90 $165 com. Hongkong Firse... 4573 b.
SHIPPING
Douglas Steamships 550 | 8121
Steamboats..... 15921).
Indo-Chinas-
Begina.
5.30 p.
11
I
5.50)
* Deb, 640
3.50
22
10th, 6.41
»
T
5,51
5.61
H.
5.51
1310, 6-43
ก
3.52
5,39
1stb, 6.43
15th 6.43
1520 643.
5.33
17th 6.43
5.53
5454
6.44
5.54
20th, 8.43
Slat, 645
5.55
22nd, 6.1
6.46
いる.58
6.48
5.16
6.47
5.37
6.48
$.58
* 28th, 6.48
5.58
27th, 6.48
5.58
11
29th
6.49
5.39
A
29th, 6.49
5.50
31st,
30th 4.50 6,50
*5.00
6.00
19th,
ROYAL OBSERVATORY.
REPORT.
Childar, Norwegian steamer, 1,70%. J. HONGKONG, DAILY WEATHER Mathissen, Bangkok via Swatow. Nov. 24, Rico.-THOKEREN & Co. ;
Japanese atr., 3,593, T.
♫
Perth Registration at 3.13 p.m. in area, C. 33. B
Letters at 4 pm, on Friday, the 8th. Dec.
STRAITS INDIA VI. CALOUTTA.
PERCY SMITHI,
.171)
SETH AND FLEMING.
Wire,
Hongkong, Det. 1, 1916.
197
1713
+
On Singapore-
On demand,
198
TO LET FURNISHED.
On Manila
On demand,
...110
On Shanghai-
On demand
Apply to H. E POLLOCK,
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Penk.
Prince's Buildings
Hoogkong, Oct. 24, 1918.
TO LET.
30 days' sight(private paper)..
句。
For Fooksang, at 11 am, on Saturday,
the 9th Deo.
BATAVIA, SAMARANO, SOURABAYA "& PORT MORESBY (71A BATAVIA.) Per Tikini, at 11 am on Saturday,
the oth Dec
PHILIPPINE ISLANDE.
Kwongsang, British str. from Canton.
DEPARTURES. December 7,
Soshu Muru, for Swatow and Takao. Mausang, for Sandataa Tauru dan, for Moji Euplectela, for Singapore. Yerimo-1
o-Mart, for Manila and Macassar-
Per Fuensang, at pm, on Saturday, Hollow, for Shanghai
Eastern, for Moji and Kobe." Hongkong, for Boihow and Haiphong.
On Yokohama
On demand,
107
1173
Gold Leaf, 100 fine (per tael) ...62.60
Sovereigns (Banks'Buying rate) 88.55.n. Bilver (per oz.) ***
36 Bar Silver in Hongkong Chinese Copper Cash.
the 9th Dec, JAPAN Viz MOJI.
18 % p
% pa
%p.a.
Per Borneo Marn, st4 p.m., on Satur
day, the 8th Dec. SHANGHAI & NORTH CHINA.
.་
6+% pa
Pathos, for Saigon. Pleiadei, for New York,
Chinese Sub. Coần ... Hongkong Sab. Coin ...
31% dis
... par "
CLEARED
DECEMBER 7, 1916-a.
Batoth
(Proferred)...£5 | 848 b. (Datarred)...£5#138 b.
"Shell" Transporta. £1104
"Star Forty' 1038
REFINERIES.
China Sugars...........#{00) 3198 h.
Malabon Sugar... P. 30 $375.
MINTRO.
Kalan2136/- Langkacgdr. 10 T, 20
..21|293
Fab...... Trouch Mines
Wind
Ural Caspiana
301- -£1 | 32/9"
DOCKS, WHARVES
AND GODOWNL
Hour.
Sea Leval
Barometer
Temperature.
Humidity.
Weather
Forco.
Włostock... 6x Nemira a Harodata..
Todo " Exhi
Nagan Agoshims.
Naha
Ihl'
£2,5 interim
$7 final w/c 1914 and' Interim of 818 1915. Fical div. of 15% making
97%/0, X916
******
Finni of $20 and bonus $10/o 1914, Interim of 830 d 1913 se Final of $15' making $18 for 1914 and tnt of 56 vu account 1918
-
$ and bonus #9 - for
1914. ST for 1914 maanae
$ firal and $3 bonus, making $148/1915-16
83 Lur 1815...opsetame 'sa
61-1 1916-
10/- BondsNNANDILEJADO 6- for 142 pa green
a/c 1915 Coupon 25 5 / 1914 Carpon 26
81.83 dividend 15 cents
Bonus for year anding:
Retura" based
Da l
year'a 27.
Mp.or
? pe
Дове
·8) p.a.
1 p.
$13 for 1910eminta
104 p..
88 for 1918¶¶
1 1/- a/c 1915/16, ·Crepons
No.
Tia. 1 for 1912
3/-/ 1918.
9% for 1915.
$31 for 1915-
Bontulsand
Oksfoo. 67
Walhalvoi..
Hastor...
Ic
Kinklang
Ohangsha Shangha
90.2 SUS
Sharp PK... Amoy
Jakia.....
630 6.30.0
9. infants
Tainan *****.-31
P
Per Hai Hong, from Swatow, Monsieur R. Soulange Terrier."
Large 15
Kowloon Wharves 360 | 88; b..
HK. & Whampo
Dooks 50 | 9181 & & sai
Shanghai Dooka T. 100 T. 87 b..
Hongkow Wharts T. 100 T. 86
HOTELS' LANDS AND BUILDINGS.... Hongkong Hotels... 9115 Central Estaten....#100] $101 s...
Hongkong Landa...$100 $100 s.
Humphreys Estate 10 86.00
Kowloon Land 0-80335 8.
West Points ...# ́50 | 995 &
Shanghai Tande T. 50 1.99
#
25 to 195
Tik, 7 tox. year ending
30-4-16 Tis. 3 for 1916
$3 ajo half year 80-6-16. 87, 1915....
Interim div. of Jắp cheg
85 cents for 1925 89 for 1915
Interim of 82........
6% interim a/s 1915.......
OFFICES on 1st Ficor, No. 3 Queen's Chinese Copper Centa....
Central, present in the Occupation of The China Fire Insurance
Co., Ltd.
Apply to-
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE Co., LTD.
Hongkong. April 28, 1916."
TO "LET.
SA
Rate of Native Interest
HONGKONG TIDES.
The tide table given below has been ROM 1st November next FLATS compiled at the National Almanac Offco FEwo Mews No. 1, The Fealen London from the result of the analysis apply Property Office, JARDINE, MATRE automatic tide-recording machine in the SON & CO., LTD.
Water Police Basin at Tsim Sha Tsui
1887-8-9. Hongkong, Sept. 1, 1916.
corresponds with¦ ̈ the table the zero of the sounding in the Admiralty found to be 4 feat Chart, which has been 3 inches below men sen
Aca level.
JU LET.
91 100 years
ΣΕΓΟ
To obtain the depth of water on the gange at the Victoria Naval Yard
hide
OFFICES, 2nd Floor, St. George's add a feet inches and 2, de 16 let
Boudings.
at Lamont Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 feet 4 inches to the height given in the table.
December 8th to 11th, 1928.
Apply to-
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co. Hongkong. April 7, 1914,.
511..
TO LET
OFFICES at 2 Connaught Kond.
OFFICES in King's and York Building. HOUSES in Clifton Gardens, Conduit Road.
HOUSES in Broadwood and Moreton Terraces...
No. 21 Wong Noi Chong Road.
HOUSES on Shameen, Canton.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST
MENT & AGENCY CO., LTD.
TO LET
-
E
EK WATKI
Bangkong
Maan Dept
Time.
Tri
-9.6
1 010 2
M
m..11 13
Wow. 11 21 59
fawr. 12:
Tad 13
LOW WATER Hongkong
Toma,
#
*
1
Per Sunning, at 5 pm, on Saturday,
the 9th Dec
Anhui, for Canton.
STRAITS, INDIA, COLOMBO, DELA || Kwangtah, for Canton.
GOA BAY, CAPE TOWN & UNITED KINGDON.
Per Katori Maru, at 9 a.m., on Sunday,
the 10th Dec
SHANGHAI, NORTH CHINA, JAPAN
Via MUL
Sinklang, for Shanghai. Kiongsang, for Shanghai Nissin Maru, for Keelung.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
Per Novara, atam, on Sunday, thePer Eastern, from Melbourne, &c., Mia wstaw
10th Dee->>
8. C. Gilbert, Mrs M. J. Connor, Miss R. Talborn
SHANGHAI, NORTH CHINA, JAPAN B. Berry, Mr and Mrs Gendinning and Telchs.
Via EUBE, HONOLULU, CANADA, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AMERICA V SAN FRANCISCO.
Per Venezuela Registration at 10.15
day, the 11th Dec...
•
Kraben.. J'endored. Gabon Per Siberia Maru, from San Francisco, Hongkong.
Mr
m. Letters at 11 am on Mon. c., Dr D. B. Boyd, 31; and Mrs E.. R. Gap Rook..
Dovey, Mr S F. Fok, Mr D. Fort and Mrs Joseph Gould, Mr and Mrs N. Heinzelmann, Mrs J:
Petersen, Miss A. Davis, Miss J. Egliu, Mr and Mrs G. A. Hothow.... Jauregu M: Wm. A. Braking, Mr and Phallen Mra David McMurray, Rev. and Mrs
SWŁTOW.
Per Hailan, at 10 am, on Tuesday,
the 19th Dec. FAILIFFINK ISLANDS, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, TASMANIA & NEW GUINEA Vis THURSDAY
... IBLAND.
Per Tange Maru, at 3 pm, on Tues-
day, the 12th Dec
High PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.
"CHINA MAIL,”
PUBLICATIONS
Pakkel
E. Ross, Miss J. M. Saunders, Capt. J. C. St. James N. Tawata, Mr and Mrs C. B. Davis, Miss
Apar Mabel Rice, Mr G. C. Selbie, Mr and | Dagupan.... Mrs LB. Dexter.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Easters from
Sea, N.E. monsoon.
Par Changking, at 5 p.m., on Tues Manila reports: Rough crossing China
day, the 12th Dec,
SHANGHAI & NORTH CHINA.
(Europe via Sibéria). Per Luchers. Fegistration at 2.16
Letters at 3 pm, on Tuesday, the 12th Dec.
7.
[Shanghai Chi P.0., Enturday, 16th Dec.]
·HOIHOW &*HAIPHONG,
Per Kaifony, at 9 am on Thursday,
the 14th Dee.
The British steamer Hai Hong from Swatow reports: Moderate breeze, fine, clear weather."
The British steamer Hatching from Saigon reports: Heavy N.E. monsoon.
The American steamer Hanamet from Saigon reports - Strong NE-jale.
PASSENGIES EXPECTI D.-
Per P&O 5.a. Halue. From Lon don Sept. 29, Bev. and Mrs Sille sad child, Rev. I. M. Cradock, Mr Autou
Te P & O. ss Kainer-1-Hinch From Lavion, Out: 13, Mr W. J. Crawford, Mr
SHANGHAI & NORTH CHINA.
(Europe via Siberia). Per Shantung Registration at 2.10 p.m. Letters at 3 pm, on Thursday, the 14th Dec. [Shanghai Chi. P. Monday, 18th Dec, STRAITS, BURMAH, CHYLON, AUS-
TRALIA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, Gris1 ...INDIS, ADEN, EGYPT & BUÉOPE. 7 N, Y. K. & S2 Mar From Per Nankia. Registration at 10.15 a.m. London, Oct. 31, Mrs. F. U. Greg Mrs
Letters at 11 am, on Friday, the 1. M. Murray and child, R
1, Rev. and Mrs A Cta
18th Dec. The Parcel Mail will be closed on Thurston is Wheeler Miss Misc
Miss Gilchrist, Mr and Mrs 1501 day, the 14th Dee, at 5. p.
Hitchie, Miss Hitchie, Mise A. H. Megit De andre Evan Jones, Mrs Gordan and. 3 akždren, Mr and Mrs. Little, BrL. L
DTAINABLE at the CHIWA MAIL
Wyndham Street, Hone.
FOUR-ROOMED HOUSES is Gordon Terrace and Salisbury Avenue, Kowloon
TU LET OR FOR SALE.. Kowloon Marine Lot 48 with wharf kong area 68,000 sq. ft suitable for coal storage or erection of
godowns.
Apply to- HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LTD. Alexandra Buildings, Hongkong, Nov. 24, 1918
Temperature.
: 30.08.
30:05
20.02
殴
BESLEREASSE
HISTORY OF UNION CHURCH
(1891-1903) BONGEONS MUSICAL
HISTORY...
NOTES ON WILD LIFE-IN-
HONGKONG, AND SOUTH CHINA" (by, Her, G. A Bunbury, MA)
SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,
to Fer Haitan, atlam, on Friday, the
Pari T-Mammals and Riede: IVANO
Part 11-Reptiles, Amy albia and --
Fishes.
THE MISSIONS ETRANGERE
History of the Churches)
HINESE SCHCOLU
ROBE
Eastern
LOG
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STAKS MEMORANDUM2C-
|
10th Dec
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Ferreira, Mr and Mrs Aquino and child,
Big Woodhouse.
Maalle...... Legnap... Isclube...
Itoile Burigao.... Labuan
T. F. CLAXTON, Director.
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Hongkong Observatory, Dec. 7, 1915.
COTTON HILLS,
ECS....T. 50 T. 180 5.
Changhai Cottons T. 50 T114 sa.
KUR TIKT · 10}T. 144 bi
Yagtazapoce
MISCELLANEOUS.:
China-Borneol. 12|38||
1. BAROMETER, reduced to 39 degrees Light & Power Fahrinhait," on the level of the sea in inches, tenths and hundred the.
3. HUMIDITY, in percentage of satura tier, the humidity of air saturated with moisture being 100
581) b.
Chins Providente # 10$3.80 b. & sa. 1. TEMPERATURE, in the shade, în de grees Fahrenheit.
Dairy Farm 6826. Green Talanda......$ 1081148 11 b. Hongkong Electrics # 10 853 bư
28160
DIRECTION OF WIND; to two points.
5. FORCE OF WIND, according to Hongkong Ices
Beauford Scale”.
6. STATE OF WEATHEn, b blue sky, c Hongkong Hopes... 10 8341 detached cloud, ddrizzling rain, fog,
g gloomy, h huil, 1 lightning, o overcast, Hoogbong Tramways.5/- $7 Passing showers, a equal, rmin, a snow,
thunder. w visibility, w dew (wet).
i
7. RAI in inches tenths and hun.. Steel Foundry. ... 891 ·
dredths
HONGKONG BEGISTER.
·SILANGHAL, NORTH CHINA, JAPAN
Via MOJI, VICTORIA & SEATTLE. For P&Qs. Moolton. From London Ter Tamba Marz, at 11 am, on Tues Oct 27, Miss Jones, Miss Winter, Mr.
Somerville. te the 19th Dec
Barometer SHANGHAI, NORTH CHINA, JAPAN don Nov. 10, Mr and Mrs Averall and Huracity
Per P. & 0.8. Kalugar. From Lon Tampersture V NAGABAKI VICTORIA, BC child.
Direction of VANCOUVER UNITED STATES Per NYKLEs. Atsuta Maria Frons Wind Anal MUENTRAL, SOUTH AMERICA, & London" Mr and Mrs W. L... Isack and Foreo drum *UNITED KINGDOM "vis CANADAwo children, Mr E. Halliday and child, Weather,
Mise Starckey Wh (Europe via liberie,). T
Iyo Marie From Lozz
Fer Empress of us. Hegistration at Deco P Mais Aris, Mr. Dalby
* Per F. & U. 6a Arauta. From London, 9.45 a.m. Letters at 10.30 amy.or Thursday, the 28th Dec. 17
Per N.Y.K. thaughan Cara Q Batutasy, 30th Tendons Are Hoch
ondon Me
perscribed forrespo
Praviosa!
3.th
Morning Poste
25 829
Peak Tramways ... 101810
:(now); $ 1
day on date at On data at Steam Laundry IV 3 184 1
Union, WatertonÍ 10 017
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Tis. 16 for year ending,
31-10-10 [Tlo. 6 div, al 30-6-16.
Tis. 14 for 1418...
172 atm. for 1915
16 pic for year ending 71 penta for 1915 chair $3 for year ending
191-716
160 espts for 1915
$2 for 197
1915/1918-1999.
#2 on s/o 1916 2.d
31 interim 1918.....
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% interim ale cents 16 per share ju
$9 for-1916
for 1015/1916
20 cents for 1815/1916
70 penis für 1918.
I pa
71.0.
B. p...
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71 pr.
60 cents for 1913/
buyers: MOXON & TAYLOR,
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