British commission to probe West Indian sugar crisis
The British commission to investigate the West Indian sugar depression plans to start soon for Demerara. It has heard Neville Lubbock and Alstone among others, with recommendations favoring conservation duties if bounty systems cannot be abolished. Sugar exports decline despite population growth. French planters seek relief from home bounty rules.
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Commission
Martinique
Guadaloupe
France
Old Sarsaparilla and Ayer's Still The Same
The speaker argues that the sarsaparilla remains unchanged despite modern lab equipment. He claims it uses the same old plant and cures, noting no secret chemical improvement is possible, and asserts the product continues to purify blood as Ayer’s has historically done.
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Ayer
World Famous RAMBLER Bicycle Ad in Honolulu
A Honolulu ad promotes the RAMBLER bicycle model with detachable tire as a world renowned, easy running, strong, lasting bike. It cites cost around 75 dollars and frames the wheel as a practical time and money saver, inviting readers to visit for figures and purchase.
Rambler wheel sale at reduced prices for year end
As the year nears its end the maker offers the 896 Rambler at a discount while stocks last. The letter promises the Rambler is the up to date wheel of the highest grade with minimal future changes and urges readers to consider the deal and inform friends.
Chicago Cottage Organs and Regina Boxes Ad
Chicago shop advertises cottage organs and Regina music boxes with over a thousand tunes, auto harps, guitars, and popular brands like Henry F. Maton Harwood and Imperial accordions. Prices start from $4. Also notes a wide range of other instruments and brands in stock.
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Chicago
Lane
Regina Music
Henry F. Maton
Frisco offers widest stock of instruments yet
Our inventory across all instruments is the most varied seen this wide of Frisco. Prices match those you'd pay at the Bintea. All instruments available with easy monthly payments.
Odd Workman Dies in Molten Steel Incident at Woolwich Arsenal
A workman casting ordnance metal at Woolwich Arsenal fell into a caldron of twelve tons of molten steel. The War Department reportedly decided not to reuse the material, and a cleric read prayers over the buried metal. Also noted is a Honolulu dairy advert and a note on English lottery law regarding prize guessing.
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Whitish War Department
Woolwich Srsenal
Eyo. Tan
Church of England
Slightly Mixed Pupils Rattle South School Crowd
A lower grade pupil at the South school wowed the audience with a geography answer about Mount Rainier. His father questioned him, and the boy replied Rainier beer, pure and invigorating and fort high. The item also notes a servant question about Miss Clara and a painter in Honolulu offering roof painting with coal tar and cement.
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South
Lee
Sterling
Honolulu
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Just
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Israed Net
Palama Grocery
Railway Depot
King Street
Castle& Cooke
Milo
Oller
Fogee
Stockton Milling
Mies
Clara
J-Williams
Fort St
Hawaiian Quintette Club
Taavo
W.W. Dimond
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Michards Street
Erin
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Australia
Atmores
Old Homestead
California
Chas. Hustace
P.O
O. W. Macvantann
Fort Street
Honolus
Jeff
Respectha
Attendants
Prompthens
Hack
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Bunken
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Phaetona
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Lund. & Ingham
Ea, Ingham
Thes
Fort and
Beretania
Tast
H.H. Williams
Oahu Lumber and Building Co., Ltd
Telco
King Wirect
Comer Kg
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Lamber
Leléo
H. R
Ewa
Waiatine
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