Flintshire Observer Mining Journal and General Advertiser for the Counties of Flint Denbigh

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For Particulars see the Current Issue, price Id., in which is appearing a Powerful Modern Serial Story of Love and Adventure, entitled "A BITTER BIRTHRIGHT," by John Bloundelle Burton, Author of In the Day of Adversity," &c. Also published in Monthly Parts, price 6d. Free Insurance-r. 1,000 at Death, SZM for Disable- xnenta for Train, Tram, 'Bus, Cab, Motor Oar, and d ea=boat Accidents. Aiso Free Insuranoe for Cyclists in cas. of Death or Injury. CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED, Ludgate Hill, London; and all Booksellers. PRACTICAL JOURNALS. •nrfllg ■Bjf The Illustrated Journal W AW £ BI< for Mechanics. Weekly, id. Monthly, 6d. It is a curious reflection, but soundly true, that there is not a person of ordinary average intelligence and strength who could not learn from WORK. how in a short time to make a living. "-Saturday Review. Building* World. The Illustrated Journal for the Building Trades. Weekly, ld.; Monthly, 6d. The wonder is that such a paper can be given for a penny.The Sun. 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(containing 128 Large Pages and Two Full-page separate Pictures) of Cassell's Concise Cyclopaedia. Embracing a Description of about 12,000 Sub- jects, with a profusion of Illustrations. A really first-class book of reference on subjects of general Interest."—Daily Chronicle. The First Monthly Part of the Extraordinarily Cheap Issue of The World of Wit and Humour is Now Ready, price 6d. (192 Large Pages). THE WORLD OF WIT AND HUMOUR contains Original Drawings, specially prepared, by leading artists, amongst whom may be mentioned F. Barnard, G. G. Fraser, C. L. Pott, J. Proctor,Tom Browne, Max Cowper, Jack Yeats, Matt Stretch, C. Glover, Bernard Partridge, Gordon Browne. Cassell's Classified Catalogue, S containing particulars of upwards of ONE THOUSAND VOLUMES published by Messrs. 1 CASSELL & COMPANY, ranging in price from Threepence to Fifty Guineas, will be sent on request, post free, to any address. JFASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED, Ludgate Hill, Ltttdo* WORTH A GUINEA A BOX. BEECHES FOR ALL BILIOUS & NERVOUS DISORDERS guou As SICK HEADACHE. WEAK STOMACH IMPAIRED DIGESTION. CONSTIPATION. LIVER COMPLAINT AND FEMALE AILMENTS. LARGEST SALE IN THE WORLD. Beecham's Cough Pills, For COUGHS ASTHMA,and a OHEST AFFECTIONS, In Boxes, gid., lii. lid., and 2s. 9d. each Beecham's Tooth Paste. EFFIOAOIOUS, ECONOMICAL, OLEANSES THE TEETH, PERFUMESthe BREATH] In Collapsible Tubes, I s. e sob. Prepartdonly by the Proprietor, THOMAS BEEOHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire SOLD BY ALL DBUGGIBTS AXD PATBNT MBDXOIITB DBALHBS EVBBYWHBBB MACAZINES FOR EVERY HOME THE BIGGEST AND CHEAPEST IN THE WORLD. NOW PUBLISHING, WEEKLY, price Id. The Now Penny Mapazine, 64 LARGE PAGES, IN COVER, Profusely Illustrated. The STANDARD says- For cheapness it is unequalled; for not only is the quantity three or four times as great as is usually offered for a penny, but the quality of the writing and the pictorial work is better. Never before has so much been offered at so low a price." 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FOR ROOTS, CORN AND GRASS; ALSO SUPERPHOSPHATE OF LIME. :0: OFFICES:—CARR'S LANE, BIRMINGHAM. WORKS SALTNEY, CHESTER. :0: RevisedList, with particulars of Prizeefor Roots offered in 1899, post free. AGZNTB: Mr Robert Richards, Pensarn, Llanbedr. Mr Godfrey Parry, Carrog, Oorwen. Mr Joseph Lloyd, Miller, St. Asaph. Mr W. B. Booth, Greaeby, Birkenhead. Mr D. Thomas. Plaa Isa. Ll&nf&ir, Ruthin. Mr Jno. Davies, 33, Grange Street, Seedley Park, Manchester Mr W. Griffiths, Cross Keys, Chirk. Mr William P. J ones, Ironmonger, Mold. Mr Thos. Boffey, Brereton, Sandbach. I MANCHESTER FIRE I ASSURANCE COMPANY ESTABLISHED, 1824 CAPITAL P.2,000,000. T. BARHAM FOSTER, EsQ., CII&ISKAN: W. FURBRIDGE, ESQ., DBPUTT OHAIBKAS OHIBT Olfirlies- 8 KING STREET MANCHESTER J B. MOFFATT, MAKAGBBAKD SBCRBTABT| BBAJTOB Orriox- MAKOHBSTBB CBAKBIBS, 28, RBQBKT STBBBT WBBXHiX M PENNANT JONES, RBBIDZHT SBOBBTABT THE COMPANY transacts Fir eBusiness only and all Resources ad Funds areavailablf fire Claims. Sorveysaremadeandratesquotedfor aldesorip- ns of risksfree of charge. Application for Agencies are invited. 4c)) TO GILIEN A W,4 r, Among those taking part in our FREE CASH PRIZE COMPETITION. NO ENTRANCE FEE WHATEVER. ist PPIZE &SO. and PRIZE £ 25. 3rd PRIZE £ 15. 4th PRIZE £ 10. These money Prizes will be genuinely given away as an adver- tisement, among the Competitors who can re-arrange the following 22 letters to represent the names of four well-known wild animals, selected by us. vie:— NIOL OERIT EPTNAHEL ABREZ. Send in your solutions at once, upon receipt of which we will inform you if correct, and give you full details of the Compe- tition, with conditions, and date of closing. If you cannot -Solve all four names, do as many as you can, as there are four prizes to compete for. No solution can be received after 12th April 1899. Address:—" Competition Manager," 214. Hwn*ey Soad, LONDON. mi CURE 'FOR -,I%- T-i T i i I J, HWANTMÐNTl A_ Is the most reliable remedy for BAD LEGS, SORES, ULCERS, and OLD WOUNDS. For Colds, Coughs, Sore Throats, Bronchitis, Gout, Rheumatism, Glandular Swellings, Contracted and Stiff Joints, and all Skin Diseases it has no equal. Manufaotured only at 78, New Oxford Street, London, /1-' And Sold by all Medicine Vcndori throughout the World. W.D.-Advies Gratis, at the above address, daily, between the hours of 11 and 4, or by letter. BENSON'S ENGAGEMENT RINGS IN HALF-HOOP, MARQUISE, GIPSY, AND ALL OTHER DESIGNS, SET WITH BRILLIANTS, RUBIES, EMERALDS, PEARLS, SAPPHIRES, OPALS, TURQUOISE, ETC, ETC., ETC. 6,000 IN STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM. PARCELS OF UNSET GEMS TO SELECT FROM. WEDDING RINGS AND KEEPERS. MERCHANTS NETT CASH CITY PRICES, SAVING ALL PROFITS. SELECTIONS SENT TO THE COUNTRY ON APPROVAL. The FINEST, CHEAPEST, and LARGEST STOCK of RINGS in LONDON. — -«y_ Illustrated Book of Rings, Brooches, Bracelets, Watches, Clocks, Plate, &c., at Reduced Prices, Post Free. SIZE CARDS SENT FREE ON APPLICATION. OLD JEWELLERY AND WATCHES TAKEN IN EXCHANGE. J. W. BENSON, H.M. the Queen's Jeweller, Steam Factory: 8sa & 64, LUDGATE HILL, AND AT $3, ROYAL EXCHANGE, I C., and 26, OLD BOND STREET, W., LONDON. -c- A. EARL, CROSS STREET, IHIOIjYWELLe Ladies, Gentlemen and Children's Outfitter, BEGS TO INVITE INSPECTION OF HIS STOCK OF I NEW GOODS I FOR AUTUMN AND WINTER EAGGETT'S NOURISHING STOUT GEuRGE RAGGETT AND SOJSS, LONDON. 0: This Stout is recommended by the majority of the Medical Profession throughout the Kingdom, as well as by many Continental Physicians, as the finest procurable, and its supply to Her Majesty the Queen is in itself eminent testimony of its quality- -:0: RAGGETT'S NOURISHING STOUT AS SUPPLIED TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. Its reputation has been maintained by a due regard to Quality, which is conlidpred of greater benefit to the consumer than the use of inferior goods at a less cost. £ :0: IMITATION OF TRADE TITLE. The Public are cautioned that the word NOURISHING JJ is being usea on the Labels of cheap Bottled Beers of very low quality. To guard against the fraud that is intended, it is absolutely necessary to see that the **P0b2'AUE STAMP"—TRADE MARK, in red, appears upon every Label, as well as the signature. -:0:- Extract from, a letter from the Purveyors to Her Majesty tne Queen, Balmoral, "Her Majesty the Queen wishes for RAGGzTVs NOURISHING STOUT; may:we ask you to sen us a Oase by Steamer leaving London for Aberdeen on Wednesday next." .0:- Bole Consignees and Bottling Agents for FLINTSHIRE AND^DEJS BIGHSHIRE— BIRD AND SON, t WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, f PANTASAPH, Near HOLYWELL N.W. :0:- Raggett's Nourishing Stout and Golden Hop Paib Ale. HALF-TINTS 2B. tfd. PBB DOZSH. J| -:0:- A,B—Deliveries by Cart within 6 miles, and Carriage oj 6 dozen Case, paid by Rati | A Grand A Grandprize of ct 10 1 0 0 0 IN FULLY PAID-UP SHARES. -:0:- WE now think we have got threa problems whiob will prove so difficult t^&t few, if any, will be able to solve even oae of tbem. We offer £ 10.000 in fully Eaid Shares of our Company (which pud 10% per annum for last financial y nr, whiob ave been mentioned in several finanoial papers as being of the market value of 27h. 6i- each, and which one of our Shareholders, who values them highly [Ht £ 12,600] has offered for this purpose), to those who solve tLe following 1. From 4S take 45 and leave 45, 2. If 250,000 people answer this advertisement, and only one gets all the problems correct, what will be our profit, sup- posing that we make 2d. each on the first orders, and an average of is. 6d. on future custom from each, and reckoning the 10,000 Shares as if they cost £ 12,500. 3. Take the number of permutations in an alphabet of 21 letters, add the exact number of drops in the Atlantic Ocean, divide by 8, add 8, multiply by 4, substract half the number of drops in the Atlantic, and give the result -:0:- CAREFULLY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:— 1. Jt5,000 Shares are reserved for him or her wl o get04 all the problems correct; shonld no one sucoeed, they will not be given at all; should more than one suooeed, they will be equally divided. 2.— £ 2,500 Shares will be given to him or her who solves two only, and, in oase of ties will be divided. 3.— £ 2,600 Shares will be given to him or her who solves only one, but, as a number will doubt less succeed in doing this, they will, in that ca-e, be divided among them equally.. 4.—"First come first served," but the competition finally olo*e< 00 March 3let next, on which date the names of the suocessfal will be published, together with 0 rrect answers, ani sent to faoh- For each solution, a Watch from our Gold Melal Catalogue muat then be purchased, and will be sent w ta the Shares. No alteration to any arswer can be accepted. 6.—Eaob antwer most be accompanied by an order for half-a-doz ^n English Niok^l cm »er I Able Fork (4s. 31.) or anything else of te tame or grfaer value from our Wholesale E'rize Cat-il,gue (for abroad add Is. for carriage). Each competitor may send a* many answers as t10 liR-e, but each one must be accompanied by an order for fcoas Each answer will raak by't t' ough sent in by a different person. If preferred, goods oan be examined first either at our bn >wro ms, i r on ^6*.—Any new»paper whiob print' a solution of th« above befora Mareb 3Ut next, wil be eligible to participate without mak ng the first pnrohaae, provided a marked o< pi, is scnt US a to n a* iltibliabed; but even if one of them should find the ripht answer to one of the pro-Jems, we m^st not bo expected to inform them of it till March 31st. Aleo former oustowtri may send the answers once each without 7.—We reserve tbe option to pay £ 12,600 in cash, Instead of giving the Shares, as, should thia compel ttcn bring more business to the Company, the value of the Shares will be icorea-ed. 8.—Any question ariaing mott be referred to the Board of JJireot Jrs, whose deoition on all matters will be final. -:0: ADDRESS- THE WATCHMAKERS' ALLIANCE, LTD. 184, OXFORD, STREET, LONDON. paid-up Capital and, Reserves, 697,500. :=-