Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 November 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-11-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 263 VOL. LXXII. THURSDAY. 12th NOVEMBER, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1096 1914-11-12 1 prr-TCT— iQL-xii ~inni ilm wr— rr~ r« JIF TOU WANT TO SHIP L r BUY OR SELL E fRUBB E R C OR TO p L FORWARD GOODS L fl to ANY PART or thb WORLD T J no to f D ALLEN DENNYS Co., E VMION BTBKBT. F I1,096 words
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Advertisement54 1914-11-12 1 laaoaDoiJoanDaacnaQloaoDn o FOK $3O g YOU can have the Pinang n Gaeette w posted every day for a whole year to your eiMr—. (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, 527). Proportionate Quarterly and d Half-yearly rates. g Subscriptions are payable in adeemoo and remittances should bo addressed to g s pummo QAzrrTK runs lm.54 words
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Article887 1914-11-12 2 HOLLAND CONTRABAND. HOW BRITISH INTERESTS MAY BE GUARDED. Writing from the Hague on October 3, a correspondent says Holland is—unfortunately or fortunately, according to the point of view—the principal doorway into Germany. Hence the attention now given to her ships by British cruisers, and the fact that contraband is the887 words
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Article552 1914-11-12 2 A PROTEST TO “THE WORLD OF CULTURE.” In the Berliner Tageblatt appears the fol'owing proclamation by German representatives of science and art to the world of culture We desire to pl sc? before the world of culture a protest against the lies and slime with which our552 words
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Article150 1914-11-12 2 Thvraday, November 12. Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water G. 16 a.m. and 8.21 p.m. Low Water 0.9 a.m. and 1.24 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Friday, November 13. St. George’s Church, Special Service, 6 p.m. Presbyterian Church, Special Service,150 words
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Article12 1914-11-12 2 Nov. 30.—St. Andrew’s Society Concert in aid of Prince’s Fund.12 words
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Advertisement968 1914-11-12 2 WANTED. ASSESSMENT NOTICE. A JUNIOR CHINESE CLERK for 1. Notice is hereby given that the Land Bagan Luar Oil Installation. and House Assessment Rate Rolls for Apply in person to Province Wellesley, which can be inspected at the respective District Offices, will be The Masaoxe, c|oaed Qn cember 21at 1914968 words
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Advertisement18 1914-11-12 2 Proved by independent Scientific investigation to have a Body-Build-ing Power of 10 to 20 times the amount taken.18 words
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Advertisement343 1914-11-12 2 XMAS AND THE WAR. You cannot best greet your friends in the present crisis, but by sending them Xmas and New Year Cards. Nikko can supply you with beautiful Cards, also Cards made* with your own portrait PAY A VISIT TO “NIKKO” PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 21, Penang Road Telephone 579 56,343 words
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Article4355 1914-11-12 3 KELANTAN GOVERNMENT’S RAILWAY PROPOSALS. DIRECTOR'S ATTITUDE. The twelfth ordinary general meeting of the Duff Development Company, Ltd was held on Oct. 9 at Winchester Hou-e, Old Broad-street, E.C Mr, R. W. Duff (Managing Director) presiding. Tne Chairman, at the outset, said Before dealing with the business of4,355 words
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Article214 1914-11-12 3 Messrs Guthrie aud Co.’s, rubber repor from Singapore dated Tuesday, November 10th, states At the auction sale held this morning there was a large quantity on offer, 125 tons being ca alogued. In spite of easy advices from London demand was extremely brisk and prices showed214 words
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Article193 1914-11-12 3 Prince von Hohenlohe, the LieutenantGovernor of Trieste, has issued the following instructions to the police authorities and captains of districts in Istriaand Friuli, and to all tbe chiefs of military posts, in the event of a rupture with Italy AU Italian subjects between the ages of eighteen193 words
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Article579 1914-11-12 3 CHARGE THROUGH GERMAN INFANTRY. Allahabad, Oct. 26. —The following is a special cablegram to the Pioneer from London, dated 25th Oct. A Field Artillery Corporal, who has returned home, says he saw the first Indian Cavalry charge. With a shrill yell the Indians rode right through the579 words
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Article183 1914-11-12 3 I said: The age of War is past, Tbe golden century dawns, at last— But still o’er fields where harvest lie, The sleek, black ravens fly. I said The love of man, and God, Have raised the serf above the clod Thrift, charity and singing peace183 words
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Article1982 1914-11-12 4 THE LOSS OF THE D 5. a i The following telegrams have bsen re- t ceived from the British Foreign Office by < by H.B.M. Legation, Bangkok. < London, November 3. —The Admiralty makes the following announcement Early this morning an enemy’s squardon fired on t the1,982 words
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252 1914-11-12 4 An interesting letter from Home appears on the subject of Agents’ charges for handling, sampling rubber, etc., from a fairly extensive “Proprietor” who complains that the charge of c?nts 2| per lb made for this work, was instituted when rubber was selling at from five252 words
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Article171 1914-11-12 4 According to the Sumatra Post,” German goods and covering invoices received recently in Medan show that German manufacturers of various lines are continuing to produce and ship their goods regularly. Several invoices indicate that the manufactu r er has not only taken the increased cost of shipping for171 words
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Article120 1914-11-12 4 Failure of tub Rebbls. Bombay, Oct. 27.—The Portuguese Consul-General has issued the following Press communique The Portuguese Royalists, availing themselves of the present grave crisis, in which the high interests of civilised nations are involved, made for the twentieth time, a fresh treacherous attack against120 words
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Article1353 1914-11-12 4 BRITISH ROLL OF HONOUR. Wounded. London, Oct. 23.—The following casualties are announced Flinn, 2nd-Lieut, Royal Irish. Lang. Lieut C F W, Devonshires. Ovens, Lieut H L, Northumberland Fuailiers. Smyth, Captain C D, Irish Rifles. Wilberforce-Bell, Lieut P, West Kents. Young, Lieut, Warwicks. Missing. Sandem an, Lieut H, Gordons.1,353 words
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Article409 1914-11-12 4 EVENTS OF A WEEK. Nov. 3 —The Allies in the coast region continue to advance, and there are signs of a German retreat towards Bruseeb. Towards the east, fresh progress is reported at some places. 119 British officers receive Cross of Legion of Honour. Submarine D409 words
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Article201 1914-11-12 4 Interesting Letters Received. The last French mail brought a batch of interesting letters from several French residents of Bangkok who, on the outbreak of war, responded to their country’s call and are now on service at the front. M L’Eve*que, who is an artillery officer,201 words
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Article1169 1914-11-12 5 HOW THEY GREW. It is the proud heritage of a clean race at never befouled the field of batt’e with ir on babes, the aged, and the wounded, stand togeth&r against a threatened espotism under which no small nation ould be free. The moral forces of the1,169 words
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Article97 1914-11-12 5 The Germans are singularly well informed of the whfreabouts of the Allies. A cavalry division dismounted under the shelter of a wooded hill. Immediately shrapnel burst above them. Knowing they were invisible the cavalry searched the wood and discovered three German officers and a civilian and took97 words
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Article300 1914-11-12 5 MINUTES OF MEETING. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 27th October, 1914. Present :—Mr. W. Peel (President), Messrs. F. Duxbury, P. T. Allen, and Quah Beng Kee. Absent Messrs. John Mitchell, Yeoh Guan Seok and Lim Eow Hong. 1. The minutes of300 words
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Advertisement222 1914-11-12 5 Nicholson’s Old Tom Gin r I For the I Connoisseur. kllnllllKl’lL' Excellent for OLD TOM GIN I I LONDON J SOLE AGENTS: SELLAR, MURRAY Co., «Bilk” En—cW" I Ik II 111 The Swan pleases the Swan please the impatient exacting J all others because it has writer. Those who f-x-222 words
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Article447 1914-11-12 6 We do not doubt that Penang would have had its long-awaited wireless installation before the lapse of many weeks, had not the Sydney made short work of the prowling Emden. We will go so far as to say that the work would have been put in band447 words
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Article277 1914-11-12 6 It is reported to-day that Germany has addressed an appeal to Russia for the cessation of hostilities and offering preliminary terms of peace. There may, or may not, be truth iu the report, but the chances are that the Kaiser is beginning to realise that he bit277 words
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Article274 1914-11-12 6 Cecil Raleigh (Rowlands) was born in 1856. He first appeared on the stage in a comic opera company, ani was first seen on the Loudon Stage (R -yalty), in 1880, as Heavyside iu Sydney Grandy and Edward Solomon’s Popsv Wopsy,” a one act musical play.274 words
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Article807 1914-11-12 6 MALAY ACTOR’S MASQUERADE. A curious case of creating a disturbance was before Mr. V. G. Ezechial, Second Magietra e, to-day. The defendant was a Malay named Dollah, who was dressed and spoke like a woman. Lance-Corporal 279, who arrested him last night at Northam Road, stated807 words
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Article377 1914-11-12 6 Mrs. Faustina A>chico has died fa Manila in her 136th year. Mr. C. J. Foot has lefr. Kuala LumrV for Home to rejoin his regiment of Artl lery. Major George Badcock, retired, India! Army, has been appointed temporary Lieutenant-Colonel. Dr. McDowell, who was Hon. Colonel! R.A.M.C. with377 words
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Article105 1914-11-12 6 TINS OF KEROSINE IN THE WATER. Shortly before noon to-day, a sampan laden with 75 tins of kerosine which was coming over to Penang from Province Wellesley, suddenly capsized in the middle of the Channel just behind the steamer Maetsui jeker. The cargo immediately sank and the coolie105 words
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Article95 1914-11-12 6 A Contingent of the M.S.V.R.—who presented the enemy—and fifty members of the Seremban Town Guard had a field day on Saturday. The Town Guard undertook the duty of defending a bungalow near the Lake and beating off the enemy before he could arrive within striking distance.95 words
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Article104 1914-11-12 6 Page 2.—Holland and Contraband What Germans Believe The Week’s Events. Page 3.—The Indian Troops Duff Development Co.; Italians in Trieste. Page 4.—Fallen Officers Late War News Diary of the War. Page s.—The British Legions. Page 6.—Penang and Wireless Social and Personal; Dressed as a Woman Field Day104 words
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Advertisement203 1914-11-12 6 GLACIAL ACETIC ACID 96 per cent Guaranteed. Packed in demijohns of 44 lbs. each Immediate Shipments from Japan. Write for Price. THE EASTERN TRADING Co., Penang. N.B The above acid is guaranteed to be free from all traces of copper. y JAN AUTO PIANO i For $5OO. Thei ROBINSON Co.,203 words
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Advertisement33 1914-11-12 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL Chairs and Coolies always in readiness at the foot of the Hill. Sabkies Bbothbrs Proprietors.33 words
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Article801 1914-11-12 7 IMPORTANT RUSSIAN TURNING MOVEMENT. GERMANY AND. PEACE. THE EMDEN SURVIVORS, [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Reed. Nov, 12, 2-20 a.m. A Paris communique says Fighting continued all day with the same fierceness, and between the North Sea and Arm?ntieres it has been all the m re violent since801 words
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Article451 1914-11-12 7 —Reuter. RUSSIAN TURNING MOVEMENT. IMPORTANT PHASE OF THE OPERATIONS. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 12, 9-10 a.m. Professor Pares, an English correspondent with the Russian headquarters, says the Germans in East Prussia are being ■lowly driven back by a double turning movement. The Russians have—Reuter. - 451 words
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Article42 1914-11-12 7 The French Consular telegram to Singapore says the action from Armentieres to the North Sea continues violently. The German offensive, which had been considerably strengthened at Ypres has failed. The Allies have progressed at Dixschoote, Ypre?, Armenteres and Arras.42 words
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Article37 1914-11-12 7 The directors have declared an interim dividend of 12 j per cent., to account of the year 1914 (equal to 3d. per share) payable lees income-tax al per £1 on October 20.37 words
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Article278 1914-11-12 7 Once again we have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt from Messrs Raphael Tuck and Sons, Ltd., of a sample box of their Christmas and New Year cards and gifts. Progress has ever been the policy ef Raphael House, and that policy is emphasiz d in the278 words
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39 1914-11-12 7 The Hon. Treasurer sends us the following further contribution to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang. Balance Nov. 10 ...$27,479,48 A. E. Keymer 20.00 Balance on Nov. 11 ...$27,499.4839 words
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Article25 1914-11-12 7 Balance Nov. 10 $477.74 A. E Keymer 20.00 The Warren 25.00 Balance on Nov. 11 $522.74 Amount previously acknowledged ...$2,133.33 Total ...$2,656.0725 words
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Article401 1914-11-12 7 At a meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday the Colonial Secretary will move: That this Council approves the limits prescribed in Council Paper No. 28 of 1914 as the limits in the Settlement of Penang within which the provi-i ins of the Straits Settlements Port Ordinance 1912401 words
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Article229 1914-11-12 7 EYE-WITNESS’S NARRATIVE: A MASS OF RUINS. Sydney, Oct. 15.—An eye-witness of the bombardment of Papsiti, Tahiti, states that tbe attack left the island a mass of ruins. At 6 o’clock on the morning of Sept. 22 two big German warships arrived off Papeiti and an hour or229 words
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Article222 1914-11-12 7 London, October 29.—The indications are that after the failure of their continuous assaults the Germans are occupied in some reorganisation of their exhausted troops. Their losses may easily total 70,000. A new battle is commencing in the coast but meantime General Joffre has improved his position.222 words
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Article197 1914-11-12 7 The Hague, October 31-November 6 The Germans in Flanders who have been driven back for a distance of 6 kilometers in the direction of Ostend have ceased their attack®. The great offensive German •movement on the river Yser has been completely broken and the allied troops197 words
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Article172 1914-11-12 7 Following notifications appear in F M S Government Gazette:—-Major A T MacDermott to act as Executive Engineer, P W D, Raub Mr E A Dickson to act as District Officer, Upp*r Perak Mr J W W Hughes to act as District Officer, Temerlob; Mr E M Baker172 words
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Advertisement269 1914-11-12 7 WANTED. A SMALL FURNISHED HOUSE from Ist December Apply immediately. No 818, c/o Pinang Gazette. NOTICE. A MEETING of the Board of the Licencing Justices will be held in the District Court on Wednesday, the 16th December, 1914, at 2.15 p.m to consider applications for new licences for the renewal269 words
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Miscellaneous189 1914-11-12 7 G. T. K. SPECIAL. THE “ELUSIVE” EMDEN Captured off Cocos Islands. GO AND SEE THE PICTURE AT THE George Town Kinematograph Kuala Kangsa Road Theatre, ON FRIDAY NIGHT, To be shown in form of Lantern-slide. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Major H. B. de Hamel Russian Officers Together with a189 words
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Obituary22 1914-11-12 7 OBITUABY. MR. CECIL RALEIGH. [Copyright Telegram.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Recd. Nov. 12, 2-20 a.m. Mr. Cecil Raleigh, the dramatic author, is dead.—-Reuter.22 words
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Article417 1914-11-12 8 There is a certain irony in the fact that Sir John French, who is now dea'ing such heavy blows at the German army, has written the introduction in praise of General von Bernbardi’s volume, “Cavalry,” a popular edition of which was published recently. Sir John,417 words
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Article477 1914-11-12 8 POCKET MONEY FOR THE VOYAGE. It is within our knowledge that some of the men who have been accepted for the Malayan Contingent, and whose passages will be paid by the Government of the Straits Settlements are none too flush of money, says the Straits Times.” The Government477 words
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Advertisement329 1914-11-12 8 Poor Health To face the dangers of weakness and disease with a weakened constitution, is to liken oneself to the captain who sails a disabled ship to meet the perils of the storm. In both cases disaster must surely follow. Failing appetite, nervous irritability, loss of weight and lack of329 words
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Advertisement263 1914-11-12 8 ytwqS&org&lV” Whisky i Q)istilhrs GmftaflyJU &dinburqW j .J, 1 Sole Agents: -TONG JOO Co., Penang. u t THE c* j* Beck’s “Key Brand Beer. Keechvn Studio. Ww» Enlargements any size, Sundays open for business, Excellent Photographs, T r y our work, Charges very moderate, Upper work can be done> High-class263 words
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Article748 1914-11-12 9 January Meeting, 1915. (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Thursday, 7th January, 1915. SECOND DAY... Saturday, 9th January, 1915. FIRST DAY. Thursday, 7th January, 1915 THE OPENING STAKES. Value $5OO. A Handicap for all Horses to be entered at a stated value748 words
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Article850 1914-11-12 9 government criticised. CONTRACTS AND TRADE. From enquiries made by one of our representatives we find, says the “Malay Mail,” that the Hon. Mr. Fric Macfadyen’s criticism of the Government’s estimates of revenue in 1915 as being framed on a scale unnecessarily pessimistic represents the considered view of850 words
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Advertisement423 1914-11-12 9 INSURANCE. THE CORPORATION OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Royal Exchange, London COMMENCED business in a.d. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter in a.d. 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted ths benefits of Assurance to the Public for a period exceeding 190423 words
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Advertisement93 1914-11-12 9 Motor Cars. A FULL RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM Stroher squire mod body. C 7? ft* we finished British Car W 11l M at moderate price. 12 H.P. with Lincoln green body. The best American Car Al AwJ/iri 1 made and the best value *****1 l mb for money. 30 H.P.93 words
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Advertisement567 1914-11-12 9 MM —MW 11 ■> II ■ll >■! w- L fir -*I I I WIIfWIWW -^n~vcKa--r*-iitr w |r Coughs and H] I Lung Troubles II wa Angier’s Emulsion has been prescribed by the medical profession El and used in the hospitals for the last twenty years and is now universally 99567 words
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Article1007 1914-11-12 10 If the r-pjrt be true th it Germany is building a fleet of Zeppelin airships that fact alone suggests that there is contemplated a raid on our fleet in which the airships would co-operate with the German Navy. Engineers and aeronauts in England have never put a great deal1,007 words
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Article207 1914-11-12 10 AN AMERICAN’S INDIGNATION. New York, September 30.—Mr Howard Copland, who has beeu officially employed in the American Embassy in Loudon to assist the Americans stranded on the Continent, has written to Mr. Harold Sewell, ex-Vice Consul at Liverpool, giving details of conversations he has had207 words
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Article148 1914-11-12 10 A wounded French soldier states that during the battle of the Anne, it became necessary to warn the French reinforcement that they were marching into ambush. Two Frenchmen, signalling with flags were successively killed, and the French iu the trenches were in a dilemma until, from some148 words
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Article227 1914-11-12 10 Penang, November 12. Beef— cts Soup per catty 20 Roast 30 Steaks 30 Stew or Curry Meat 22 Rump Steak 30 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 55 Feet 20 Heart 50 Liver per catty 40 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 40 Mutton227 words
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Advertisement593 1914-11-12 10 BANKS. I CHARTERED BANK OF INDI/ AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charter Paid-up Capital £l«2uo, j Reserve Fund £1,800,00 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,00 Hxad Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Puket Bangkok Iloilo Rangooc Batavia Ipoh Saigon Bombay Karachi Serembar Calcutta Klang Shanghai Canton593 words
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Advertisement363 1914-11-12 10 I BEAVER BOARD. I I Your Wails and Ceilings should be of Beaver Board. I I It is the better—the modern way—of securing R I clean, sanitary and attractive interiors, with none R I of the delays, dirt or disadvantage of lath and R I piaster. R I Samples and363 words
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Article841 1914-11-12 11 -Ex. THE “SUPERMAN” IDEAL. fi?An interesting and illuminating article is published in a French provincial newspaper, and is illustrative of German aims and ambitions. The article deals with a book of 400 pages written by Joseph Ludwig Reimer. The title of the book is Pan-Germanic Germany.” The-Ex. - 841 words
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Advertisement395 1914-11-12 11 ife lllir ‘“HAZELINE’ SNOW”-Why? 11 ||i —Because it charms away the signs of t Jr fatigue from the skin and complexion and IM jij'j j 1 1 Jr imparts a most admirable beauty and youthfulness. r Hi t Have you tried w oa-fcs. ‘“Hazeline’ Snow” 1| (Trade Mark) Hill I395 words
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Advertisement121 1914-11-12 11 Belting—Quality Before Price. When selecting a driving belt the quality should always be considered before the price. Every user knows of the inconvenience and loss occasioned by a belt failing to do its work, besides the uneasy feeling that it may break down again at any time. It is just121 words
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Advertisement851 1914-11-12 11 WM Y K IM. B ▲>.■ Japan. Mail Steamship I Co.;Ld. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained be» tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles aw. London and Antwerp, under mail contract ijß R |S| with the Imperial Japane a e Government. MH m Y AJ A i g yA851 words
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Advertisement1290 1914-11-12 12 British India STRAITS STEAM SHIP Co., |K> Ocean LIMITED. STEAM SHIP Co., Lit, STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. ohin# mutual steam n*» m —r For Port Swettenham and Singapore. HK u lTB o r *T*HE Companies' steamers are A from Liverpool outwards for the Straits For Singapore. Teluk Anson. One outward1,290 words
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