Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 April 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-04-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 92. VOL. LXXVI. SATURDAY, 20th APRIL, 1918 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement629 1918-04-20 1 r JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA I I Next Door to The i Dispensary. 1 > J r ap aaaa iim mi n winwr IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED I BEAR BRAND MILK you can have no idea what a CIGARETTES Mb PERFKIIy Srß N». 555 $l. really is. Do not629 words
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Advertisement17 1918-04-20 1 OMIOMBoaBICMXOBBIO > RUNNVMEDEI I HOTEL. j J GARAGE New Cars for Hire. j MM HOSi- S j OHHHIOMnaoraEBIOaaBiOMBBO17 words
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Article1005 1918-04-20 2 A SATISFACTORY YEAR. The ninth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Semanggol Rubber Company, Limited, was held in the registered offices of the Company, No. 9 Union Street, Penang, to-day. Mr DAM Brown presided, and the others present were Messrs J McNeill, B E1,005 words
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Article237 1918-04-20 2 STATUTORY MEETING. The adjourned statutory meeting of the Penj im Rubber Estates Ltd., was held in the registered offices of the Company Downing Street, at noon to day. Mr W H Thon e presided and those present werp Me-srs M K Whitlock, G N Stye, and O237 words
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Article482 1918-04-20 2 Directors’ Report. The report of the directors and statement of accounts of the Vai d’Or Rubber Estates, Ltd., for the year ended 31st October, 1917, states The balance from the previous year is £4.602 12s. Id., the profit for the year is £15.514 16s. 3d., total £20.117482 words
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Article451 1918-04-20 2 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang* i*. port as follows: Markets throughout the past week have displayed a better tone, rubbers in particular having’ been in good demand throughout but the difficulty of bringing buyers and sellers together has been still more emphasied. Mining shares continue to attract451 words
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Article88 1918-04-20 2 3rd Sunday after Easter.—B a.m. Matins 8.30 am. Holy Communion; 10 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil} 5 pm. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evensong Hymns 166, 370, 184, 180. Psalm CVI Hopkins, Magnificat Rodgers 257, Nunc Dimittis Felton 258. Tuesday, S. George the Martyr, 8 am. Holy88 words
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Article29 1918-04-20 2 All Saints’ Church, Taiping.—2lst April, 3rd Sunday after Easter.— 7.45 a.m. Litany 8 a.m. Holy Communion 5.15 p.m. Children’s Service; 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon.29 words
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33 1918-04-20 2 Northam Road. 9 a.m.—Children’s Service. 6 p.m. —Public Worship. Preacher: Rev. D. J. Ross m.a. Hymns —647, 425, 534, 487, 516. Choir Practice on Friday evening at 7 o’clock.33 words
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Article33 1918-04-20 2 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Burmah Roads) —Sunday April 21st, Sunday School 8 am. Epworth League 7.15 pm., Evening Worship 8 p.m. Speaker—The Rev. B. J. Baughman.33 words
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Article35 1918-04-20 2 Sunday, April 21.—Third Sunday after Ea-ter, Solemnity of the feast of St Joseph, Low Mass 6.15 a.m., 'High Mass 8 a m., Vespers, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 5 p.m.35 words
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Article98 1918-04-20 2 navy-yard is rightly named.—“ Wichita Eagle.” Sunday, April 21.—Third Sunday aftor Easter, Solemnity of the feast of St. Joseph, Holy Communion 6 30 a m. High Mass Sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, McAlister Road.—High Mass, Sermon,navy-yard is rightly named.—“ Wichita Eagle.” - 98 words
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Advertisement536 1918-04-20 2 W A M TE D, A BOOK KEEPER only those who have experience of Ho’el or Club administration should apply. Apply Box No. 89, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTE D. THE Commencement period of the Anglo-Chinese School is approaching and old A. C. 3. students are requested to send their Names536 words
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Advertisement70 1918-04-20 2 Vegeiabie om Flower seeds. FROM THE WBJJL-KNOWN SEEDSMEN VILMOftIN-ANDRIEUX CIK., PARIS, FRANCE. Relieve thp Food Problem*—Grow your own vegetables, despite extreme scarcity and considerably enhanced prices of vegetable to help Jbgd Production wo are ottering them at same frioefrasfo tHe Don’t tnfgs this unique otter. R g e n t70 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous243 1918-04-20 2 only Tsfcatre in Gast wild a (t Surbrite Screen:' One Reason w6y tl Empire Pictures are Clearer and brighter than any ot6er in A kOVE AFLAME Rut 6 Stonefivuse and Jack Mulfall in tfie heading 9>a The cannibals of the South Sea Islands. > The Gi antie Flght on the243 words
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Article1659 1918-04-20 3 L. M. Berenger - INDIAN CORN OR MAIZE (ZEA MAYS.) By L. M. Berenger. Superintendent Government Gardens, Taiping, F.M.S. (T. G.” Special.) This is a very well known cereal and ranks •next to rice in importance as a food-stuff, and in certain places it is used as a substitute for wheat. It is1,659 words
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Article147 1918-04-20 3 The newspapers applaud the War Cabinet’s departure from precedent in issuing a report of proceedings durirg 1917. A blue book of over 200 pages shows that we lent over 1,000,000 tons of shipping to France and 500,000 tons to Italy. Referring to the anti-submarine measures the blue beok147 words
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Advertisement886 1918-04-20 3 Engineer, European, age 33, Du Ardnr Af thn fMCtadiflll married desires engagement in "■«vl VI lIIV lU3IVUIUII responsible position. Chief Engineer’s EnAinil DrAlUirfll Certificate, 17 years Engineering experience VI L|I"IIII| rIV|JvIII|« in locomotive, marine, refrigerating, sugar refining and dredging work. First class references. Replies stating salary to Under the Alien886 words
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Advertisement1208 1918-04-20 3 TMPtMM MlWrMart IMPORTANT NOTICE' -i. l J 4.U TO THOSE WITH ENDERS will be received at the Uff gr ■>■■■ oo WEAK, falling, DULL, erection of Workmen’s Quarters at Bagan lIEE I EQQ UAID Dalam, Prai River. LIIELEDD iIAIKm Plans and Specification may be seen at the Secretary’s Office, Penang1,208 words
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Article12 1918-04-20 4 Mourin.—On Ap ilBl5, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mouriu, Ipoh,l icon.12 words
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Article1071 1918-04-20 4 It is most unfortunate that signs of friction should be visible at the Headquarters of the Royal Air Farce; and the resignations of ’experienced men like Generals Sir D. Henderson and Trenchard, owing to disagreements, the details of which are not available, are to be deplored.1,071 words
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Article107 1918-04-20 4 At about 2.30 this afternoon a big blaze was observed on a Chinese “tonkang two miles from the shore in the stream. It was engaged in landing some kerosene oil tins from a steamer. The fire was an attractive spectacle to many people from the shore. 'When the107 words
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Article1128 1918-04-20 4 The Italian newspapers express appreciation of the physique, courage, aud endurance ot in Italy. British soldiers. By far the greatest admiration is kept for our Highlanders. The Corriera della Sera is specially enthusiastic about them, though Lowland Scots will smile at the way in which thĕ Highlands1,128 words
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Article131 1918-04-20 4 Patrons of the Empire Theatre will be pleased to learn that Profrsso*- Nicholas the well-known conjuror and mvsuo, has been engaged for to-night, and Sunday and Monday in bis clever perfermauce of “The Box of Death The Twentieth Century Riddle and many other wonderful t icks. This131 words
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Article28 1918-04-20 4 To-day’s quotation for unrrfined tin in Penang was $155.00 per picul, buyers. Tin was quoted in London on Tuesday at £322 spot, and £322 three months.28 words
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Article365 1918-04-20 4 The homeward mail F,” closes on Monday at 10 a.m. registration till 9 am. and parcels till 8 a.m. Letters posted in the pillar boxes before 9 am. on Monday will be in time. Letters, etc, may be posted at the Her-d Office up to 10-45 am. on365 words
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Advertisement353 1918-04-20 4 g WHISKIES. IR I J I CLUB WHISKY. JHSk. I WATSON’S (No. 10 Dundee). I I kRI I PERFECTION (McCallum’s). I j j BULLOCH LADE White Label. j R 1' SPECIALVEBVOy, O Do. Gold Label. O BLENDED I MACGREGOR’SV.O.S.(Finest j Liqueur) I c’*T' ller3 0 1 ure i O p353 words
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Advertisement14 1918-04-20 4 Stay "Where Everybody tS/ays. “E. O.” The Residency “At Home g |is indefinitely postponed.14 words
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Miscellaneous74 1918-04-20 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 10.6 a.m. (4ft. Bin.) 259 a m. (2ft, sin.) 9.20 p.m. (4ft. 6in.) 4.8 p.m. (3ft 4in.) To-mobrow. 10.30 a.m. (sft. 3in.) 3.55 a.m. (2ft. 3in.) 10.3 p.m. (sft. Oin.) 4.4074 words
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Obituary33 1918-04-20 4 DEA H. Nkubronner—On January 28, 1918, at their residence, 52, Belsize Road, Hampstead, N W Doris Rowena, the dearly loved daughter of Victor and Charlotte (Lottie) Neubronner, late of Singapore, aged 11 years.33 words
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Article162 1918-04-20 5 HEAVY ENEMY REPULSES. ALLIED CONFIDENCE. THE MAN-POWER BILL Sir Douglas Haig reports further enemy attacks on Thursday between the La Bassee Canal and the Lys River, following a bombardment on eleven miles of front from the La Bassee Canal, about Givenchy, to east of St. Venant, four miles162 words
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Article, Illustration2707 1918-04-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] ENEMY REPULSES. London, April 18. Field Marshal Haig reports severe fightins; on the greater part of the Lys battle front. Strong att»c<s followed a bombardment from the La Bass ‘e Canal to the Lys River, east of St. Venant. All were repulsed, wi h extremely severe[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 2,707 words
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Article23 1918-04-20 5 London, April 15 Major-General Sir William Babtie, V.C., has been appointed Inspector of Medical Services, and promoted temporary LieutGeneral.23 words
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Article172 1918-04-20 5 SUCCESSFUL OFFENSIVE. [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, April 19.—Tne Havas correspondent telegraphs from the front Never before has French aviation accomplished so great a task, nor rendered such valuable service as since the German offensive began on March 21st. By bombardments and machine guu fire, the French aeroplanes menaced[Havas Telegrams.] - 172 words
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Article78 1918-04-20 5 Amsterdam, April 18. A correspondent of the Telegraph on the frontier says the Germans talk with alarm of the flow of wounded passing through Flanders. Court! ai, Bruges, Ghent, Lokiren and other places have been transformed into military hospitals. Evan at the front the sanitary arrangements are78 words
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Article101 1918-04-20 5 [Reuter Telegram».] London, April 19. An Admiralty report says British monitors on Wednesday night bombarded Ostend and batteries in the vicinity. Owing to bad weather, it is not yet possible to obtain accurate information as to results. The enemy batteries replied without hitting our ships. One or two[Reuter Telegram».] - 101 words
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Article77 1918-04-20 5 BRITISH ACTIVITIES. London, April 18: A British Dalian official report says the Manchesters and South Staffordshires both successfully raided last night, killing 30 Austrians and taking 22 prisoners. Our losses were very slight In fine weather, yesterday, there was much aerial activity and heavy air fighting. We carried out77 words
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Article54 1918-04-20 5 FRENCH APPRECIATION. Paris, April 18. The French press regards Lord Milner’s appointment to the War Ministry as an indication of the British Cabinet’s intention to pursue the war in th** most intensive manner, and dwells on Lord Milner’s hearty support of measures conducing to the closest Anglo-French54 words
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Article72 1918-04-20 5 Ottawa, April 18. Official reports of the secret ses-ion of the Canadian House of Commons show that Sir Robert Borden, after communicating information regarding the situation on the western front from Mr Lloyd George, said We must supply the necessary men and keep Canada’s divisions at full strength,72 words
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45 1918-04-20 5 London, April 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that the War Cabinet considered the differences of policy between General Trenchard and Lord Rothermere before the former’s resignation was accepted. The question could not be discussed publicly.45 words
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Article52 1918-04-20 5 London w April 18. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law announced that Lieut-General Sir Sir David Henderson, Vice-President of the Air Council, had tendered has resignation, on the ground that he would be unable to work with the new Chief of the Air Staff,52 words
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Article57 1918-04-20 5 London, April 18. An important conference regarding conscription has opened in Dublin, the Nationalist and Sinn Fein leaders and representatives of the Irish Labour Party participating. In the House of Commons, Sir R A Cooper asked—Do the War Office expect to get Irish recruits under the Bill57 words
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Article134 1918-04-20 5 RECEIVES ROYAL ASSENT. London, April 19. In the House of Lords, the Man-Power Bill passed all stages, and has received the Royal assent. The Volunteers. London, Apriljl9. J The only alteration in the Man-Power Bill, made by House of Lords, and accepted by the Government and the House134 words
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Article115 1918-04-20 5 STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. Loudon, April 18. In the House of Commons, replying to Sir R. J. Price (Liberal, Norfolk East) Mr W. A. S. Hewins stated that every possible facility for enlistment, and, in su table cases, for obtaining commissions, was afforded to to civil115 words
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Article269 1918-04-20 5 MR. BALFOUR’S SPEECH. London, April 18. Mr. A. J Balfour, speaking at a dinner to British and Belgian commerce delegates, said despite the infamous treatment of Belgium by Germany in the early days of the war, which would evermore be an indelible blot on German history, what269 words
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Article76 1918-04-20 5 A BIG LOAN REQUIRED. Amsterdam, April 19. In the Dutch Second Chamber, the Finance Minister declared that in consequence of Holland’s financial position the most drastic measures were necessary. He suggested the raising of a loan of 1,500,000,000 florins to cover war crisis expenditure, which had already exceeded76 words
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Article15 1918-04-20 5 London, April 15. Silver is at 47d. Sellers are bolding back. The maiketis firm.15 words
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Article1365 1918-04-20 6 DEBATE IN HOUSE OF LORDS. London, March 12.—1 n the House of Lords to-day Lord Salisbury moved— That in the opinion of the House the present situation in Ireland has become a danger to the Empire and a menace to the successful prosecution of the war, and1,365 words
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Article302 1918-04-20 6 —“T.O.M.” All honour be to merchantmen, And ships of all degree. In warlike dangers manifold, Who sail and keep the sea, In peril of unhtten coast And death-besprinkled foam, Who daily dare a hundred deaths To bring their cargoes home. A liner out of Liverpool—a tanker from the Clyde——“T.O.M.” - 302 words
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Advertisement394 1918-04-20 6 I “UTILITY” I I i I Rubber Machines.! I MANUFACTURED BY I NAMES CRAIG LIMITED. I S I j JBlt I I 1 ■MHB II I I tI s i I I MEDIUM PATTERN. iI I I 5 i Q i ROLLERS 9" x 15" 1 i i j I394 words
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Advertisement282 1918-04-20 6 Green Island Cement COMPANY, LIMITED; PORTLAND CEMENT In Casks and Drums of 375 lbs. nett In Bags of 250 lbs. nett. Cement Tiles, any Pattern. Gutterways. Glazed Paving Tiles. Firebricks and Fireclay. Drain Pipes, any Shape. Paving Bricks. Prices, Samples and full particulars will be forwarded on application 1o R.282 words
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Article840 1918-04-20 7 Mr. J. Folds, of Midlands Estate, is leaving to join the Indian Army. Mr F D. B. Openshaw is proceeding home on l> >ng leave via Madras. Mr. W. W. Douglas ha» deferred his visit to Nairobi, and has proceeded Home. Mr. R' bert Lamg. wh.< went840 words
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Article510 1918-04-20 7 A PUBLIC MEETING. 'From a Chinese Correspondent A Public Meeting of the Chinese Community was held at the Chinese Town Hall, on Friday April 19ch at 4 pm. to discuss the question of Registration of Chinese Marriages. There were about 500 persons present. The following gentlemen being510 words
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Article539 1918-04-20 7 [To thb Editob or thb “Pdumg Gauhb.”] Sib, —With regard to the petition for he registration of Chinese Marriage®, although government has pledged itself not ■o interfere with the social customs of ar.y of its subjects, in a special case like this government would be justified in cassi’-g legislation539 words
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Article137 1918-04-20 7 [To thz Eeitob oy thz “Pinang Gazzttz.”] Sir, Master Mariner seems very anxi .us to know my a-e. Wei I am yemg en ugh to wr; e a letter to the papers to maze an old man laugh, bat I am too old ar d have t- o137 words
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Article476 1918-04-20 7 Funeral at Malacca. The funeral Mr. Justice R. C. Edmonds tc< k. place on the 13th April, at Malacca the Rev. E. N. Greenhow jfficiatmg. Thv banal at rhe Bakit Serindit .’emerery was preceded by a service at Christ Church at 5.15 p.m. There was476 words
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Article210 1918-04-20 7 THREE MOTOR CXRS SAVED. The Penang Fire Brigade was called l?at night at 9-38 to a fir® which broke nut at Dvo Kramat Road in a wooden building used as a rubber sree and mvor ga r age. The Fire Brigade, with No 2 Engine, under Suoe210 words
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Article514 1918-04-20 7 STATEMENT IN REICHSTAG. Amsterdam, April 18. The German Minister of the Navy, Admiral von Capel®, «peafing in tne Reichstag, after condemning the Allied robbery of Dutch ship», expres-seo satisfaction with the results ot suomarinism Whether the position of the Allies would improve or deteriorate would depenu on their military514 words
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Article379 1918-04-20 7 TURKISH REPORT L ncLn. April 19. A Turkish official report say 3 We aie approaching Kars. W® occupi d Tschoruasejie. We took prisoners at Batumi 600 officers and 2,500 msc, with 150 guns. Under the Caption the “S.F.P.” says; Lt. B. G. A. Bell. R.F.C.. (formerly of379 words
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Advertisement279 1918-04-20 7 PRITCHARD’S LADIES DEPARTMENT New Season’s Stock of Sports Coats in Artificial Knitted Silk in V\ the very latest shapes and in ’k most effective shades like Saxe, t Navy Green, Fawn, Black and ®.J I t Tango. These are beautiful goods. //j J Special price $24 50. li I f/ll279 words
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Advertisement1895 1918-04-20 8 P nn W |JF STRAITS STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.. Penang Sales Room &0. -British India N.Y. K. SAMOF w ——n— W Every Tuesday, at P- m u Alkali Every Saturday, at ;s P«. I P° Valuable IlwllSGhftM AND 71 lanan AR sal CfASmekln Port Swettenham and Singapore. from the Wharf.1,895 words
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