Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 193. VOL. LXXVI. SATURDAY, 17th AUGUST, 1918 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement608 1918-08-17 1 r-jan” I Mr. T. NAGATA g I g Dentist, came D c o back in July, c 2 D a from his four D n D s months leave, g D D D „jucql nnoann□□□□□□□□□none I /F FOff Pg NOT I BEAR BRAND MILK Byou can have no idea what608 words
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Advertisement13 1918-08-17 1 IRUNNYMEDE| I HOTEL, I GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. i««- {SLtXI OMBOHHBOHHBOHHBOMMO13 words
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Article1370 1918-08-17 2 ORDINARY MEETING. The adjourned eighth ordinary general meeting of the Kedah Rubber Company, Limited, was held in the Chamber of Commerce, Downing Street, Penang, to-day. Colonel Adams presided, and the others present were Messrs H Waugh, W S Goldie, W Duncan, W Tough, G Stothard, P1,370 words
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Article433 1918-08-17 2 Messrs. Kennedy and Co., Penang,.report as follows: The outstanding feature of fjhe Share Market throughout the week has been the continued activity in Mines, and prices in many cases again shew improvements. Sales of refined tin have recently been controlled by H. M. Government and a fair433 words
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Article207 1918-08-17 2 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Singapore, reported on Thursday, 15th Awgust: Influenced, by the announcement just to hand that the American Government is to restrict the production of tyres by 50 p. c., based on last year’s output, the Rubber market showed further wea-kness at the auction207 words
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515 1918-08-17 2 Annual General Meeting. The sixth annual general meeting of the Wagon-Pachaung Wolfram Mines, Ltd., was held in the registered offices of the company, British India House, 23 Beach Street, Penang, to-day. Mr. W. H. Thorne presided, and the others present were Messrs. A. Stephen Anthony, F.515 words
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Article407 1918-08-17 2 Tn their Singapore share circular, dated Wednesday, Messrs Fraser and Co. state: Mining shares were a little disturbed i locally as for a few days there was no mar- ket for tin owing to lack of permits but when the home government’s new system j of giving407 words
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Advertisement501 1918-08-17 2 GAV CAR lighting AND STARTING BRITISH MADE THROUGHOUT A girl can start the heaviest engine Z' without effort when fojL C.A.V. equipped. 71 7%7 The C. A. V Svstem of Electric Lighting and Stnrtn” is so simple that the veriest novice can control it. The combined Lighting ami Sta ting501 words
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Advertisement252 1918-08-17 2 the z VIGOUR /jOaHrt vy. I k The vigour and buoyancy of I health can only come through I strength derived from food. Z'v\\\ Unless you thoroughly digest 1 ST jyf 1 what you eat, and extract the X y Sf nourishment your food con- I\ tains, you cannot secure252 words
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Miscellaneous227 1918-08-17 2 Q TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! t METRO METRO! METRO I I EMPIRE! THEATRE |e To-night to Sunday, August 15th to 18th, inclusive. ANOTHER 5 ACT METRO PHOTO-PLAY WITH THE DAINTY DRAMATIC ARTISTE. MABEL TALIAFERRO AND EDWIN CAREWE IN I I THE SNOWBIRD FROM THE STORY WRITTEN BY MARY RIDER. n I227 words
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Article1805 1918-08-17 3 L. M. Berenger, Superintendent, Government Gardens, Taiping, F.M. S - I SORGHUM VULGARE Pers: or ANDROPOGON Brot HOLCUS SORGHUM Lin: (By L. M. Berenger, Superintendent, Government Gardens, Taiping, F.M.S.) (“P. G.” Special.) This Millet is best known as Kaffir Com, Guinea Corn or Large Indian Mil'ct and is indigenous to the warmer subtrc] icaJ parts o t Asia (India)1,805 words
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Advertisement1394 1918-08-17 3 WANTED. I Government of ANTED CLERK, for Rubber Estate I ru*JU knowledge of double entry bouk- r> L. I u pping essential. None bat good men IVVUCIII. pp P i apply to No. t9B, c P lnan Gazette "VENDERS ARE INVITED for the w kNTED to purchase 15 to 201,394 words
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Advertisement196 1918-08-17 3 CURES TALK. GREAT FAME OF A GREAT MEDICINE WON BY ACTUAL MERIT. The fame of Little’s Oriental Balm has been won by the good it has done to those who have been crippled with pain. Mr. N. Elder of 14, King George Street, Greenwich. London, says I was troubled awfully196 words
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Advertisement233 1918-08-17 3 PRITCHARD (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) The House for SuperStandardised cotton Goods. SHEETINGS PLAIN AND TWILL. 3 yds. x 70" per single sheet $4.75- 70" Price per yard $1.65 3 x 80’ $5 75. 80” $1.953„ x 90" $6 50. 90" $2.15 3„ x 100" $7.50. 100" $2.50 Horrockses Longcloth233 words
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Article1119 1918-08-17 4 Yesterday we wrote of the possibility of sensational war-dtvelopments in directions other than the wt stern front. Our anticipations have been qa ckly realised. To-day’s wires contain brief but intensely interesting messages conveying authoritative information in respect to a British expeditionary force which, star'ing’from Baghdad in1,119 words
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Article62 1918-08-17 4 Messrs Sime, Darby Co, Ltd, advise particulars of the outputs from the following companies for the first half of August, 1918 as under Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd, piculs 80, hours run 311. Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd. Dredge, piculs 30; hours run 322. Tributors piculs 66. Total 96 pieuls.62 words
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Article247 1918-08-17 4 The following is an additional rubber output for July Bukit Jelutong lbs, 8,264 A Post Office has been opened at Kuala Keril. Major Atkin-Berry has been awarded the D.S.O. Mr. Cowling, who has been in Bangkok some time taking cinema films left for the F.M.S. by train.—Ex. The247 words
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Article1903 1918-08-17 4 .-Ex- In Malaya, as in Europe, the death rate from tubercnlosis has long Tuberculosis. been very Ivavj, audit has not shown any marktd tendency to decrease* At the meeting of the Federal Cou< cil, the Leg«l Adviser, introducing the Satitary Board Enactment, 1916, Amendment Bill, explained that.-Ex- - 1,903 words
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Advertisement239 1918-08-17 4 Weinberg’s Mahalla Cigarettes. /fib- 1 1 HF >^CgnagMiri>».ai-Z~2- JTVTptz; Packed Specially for the Tropics y in Hermetically /r’/.fffffffffff .wT Sea,ed TiBS A '7 S 1 Sole Importers: Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. PENANG. ■■■■■■■■■■«■■■HBMHMHHBWHHHMBBBHHMHHBMBHHBBHHHBMBH nyjm j W BLj c li rifai ,Mi!iMßiMJi!iS>** > f'/ I iiip.. “—4 if239 words
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Advertisement56 1918-08-17 4 TO LET. "PALM BE AC H." The Largest and the Best situated seaside Bungalow at Tanjong Bungah, Twelve minutes from “E. O.” by Motor Car. Four double and two single rooms with Bathrooms attached. Spacious Lounge and Dining Room. Beautifully furnished.—Servants’ quarters, Garage, Telephone, Lit throughout by Electricity. Apply to56 words
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Miscellaneous59 1918-08-17 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 7.38 a.m. (sft. Oin.) 8.48 p.m. (4ft. lin.) 2.42 p.m. (3ft. 3in.) To-morrow. 9.11 a.m. (sft. sin.) 10.9 p.m. (4ft. Bin.) 4.21 p.m. (2ft. Bin.) Monday. 10.12 a.m. (6ft. lin.) 4.1 am. (2ft.59 words
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Obituary30 1918-08-17 4 DEATH. Lewis —On August 13, at the Matron’s Quarters, Kaudai g Kerbaa Hospital, Mrs Elsie Lewis, late of the Government Maternity Hospital, Singapore, and the Government Sei vice, Muar, Johore.30 words
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Article270 1918-08-17 5 BRITISH AND FRENCH GAINS. THE NEAR EAST. BRITISH AT BAKU. The enemy made a further retirement west of ’he Ancre, on the front Besumont-Hsmel, Hebuterne-Bucqucy-Ayette, south by west of Arras Ihe Bri’ish troops were in touch with the retreating forces and took prisoners and Hjacbine-guos. The Canadians captured270 words
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Article, Illustration963 1918-08-17 5 GERMAN RETIREMENT ON ANCRE FRONT. Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, August 14 Field Marshal Haig reports local fighting in the neighbourhood of Parvillers. We made progress, taking prisoners. Fo lowing his recent withdrawals in the Hebuterne sec’or, the enemy evacuated forward positions at Beaumont Hamel, Serre and Puisieux au MontReuter’s Telegrams.] - 963 words
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Article233 1918-08-17 5 ITS PRIME DUTY. Washington, August 16. Reporting to the Senate on the Manpower Bill extending the draft ages from 18 to 45 Mr Chamberlain, Chairman of the Military Committee,quoted General Payton March, Chief of Staff, as sajing that it was the United States’ duty to ?eud to France233 words
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Article49 1918-08-17 5 Paris, Aagost 16. An official report says the air raid alarm was given at 11-52. The enemv aeroplanes ver® furious!) canwacad. T 1 ey dropped several bombs ou the Par is district. There were a number of casualties and some damage. AH clear was given at 12-36.49 words
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Article59 1918-08-17 5 London, August 15. The Air Mini-try reports We successfully attacked sidings and the station of Oftei burg, directly hitting the railway. In heavy air fighting, we destroyed two aeroplanes and drove down two out cf control. AH ours returned. Our night fliers attacked an aerodrome, blast 'u59 words
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Article29 1918-08-17 5 CANADIAN COMMANDER. Ottawa, August 1 5 Brigadier-General E msley (Royal Canadian Dragoons) has been appointed to command th® Canadian contingent of the Allies’ Expeditionary Force to Siberia29 words
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Article84 1918-08-17 5 “VORWAERTS” CANDID. Amsterdam, August 15. Commenting on the Emperor Karl’s visit to the German Main Headquarters, Vorwaerte” dwells on the futility of deliberations aimed at a solution of the eastern problems unless an overwhelming German victo y in the west is obtainable, about which it expresses doubt.84 words
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Article64 1918-08-17 5 A LOAN FROM JAPAN, Peking. August 14. The Chinese Government, for the convenience of international trade, and to pave the way to the adoption of a gold standard baa decided to issue gold notes through banks nominated by the Currency Bureau. The Chines® Government is negotiating64 words
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Article73 1918-08-17 5 London, August 13. A Treasury Order fixes the maximum price for silver bullion sold in the United Kingdom at 48 13/16 pence per standard ounce. Shanghai exchange is above parity, indi eating that the Chinese demand is likely to increase. It is believed some supplies were secured at San73 words
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Article29 1918-08-17 5 London, August 15. An Ottawa message says there are indications of improved prospects for the Dominion wheat crop, which is now likely tofapproximate last year’s crop.29 words
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Article, Illustration813 1918-08-17 5 A REVIEW. Lindon, August 15. The general military situation remains highly interesting. The village of Lassigny is still in the hands of rhe enemy, but the French new possess high ground on the ridge to the south. They hold the whole of the massif, and are at813 words
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Article123 1918-08-17 5 LORD R. CECILWAND LEAGUE of nations. London, August 16. The Government gave a dinner in London last evening in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the establishment of the International Food Supply Committee. It was mentioned that the Committee had already voted supplies value £100,000,000 for the123 words
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Article182 1918-08-17 5 REMARKABLE RESULTS. [~T~ s’ 4 l r»> London, August Mr. Bonar Law, Chancellor of the Exchequer, made a statement to-day that the subscriptions for the National War Bonds reached the stupendous figure of £1,000,000,000. Hitherto the world’s record, was held by the great war loan in182 words
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Article186 1918-08-17 5 Advices from Vladivostok of July 9th state that the Allied fleet, consisting of British, Chinese. Japanese and American warships, have issued a joint proclamation to the population. The proclamation reads: "Until the sovereignty of Vladivostok has been decided, the naval landing parties from the British, American, Japanese and186 words
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Article134 1918-08-17 5 One of the notable features of the Ceylon Excise Department administration for 1917 report is an enormous decrease in th» importation of foreign liquors. In 1913 68,265 gallons of brandy, 110,778 of whisky and 168,353 of gin were imported. The importations of brandy showed an increase134 words
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Article106 1918-08-17 5 ting beer-signs on the roofs?—“Dallas News.’’ Pirates s*hot. Peking, July 25.—After their trial at Haimen, two pirates «ho were found guilty of the murder of Mr Graham were shot on 24th July in the presence of Mr J T Pratt, the British Consul at Ningpo,ting beer-signs on the roofs?—“Dallas News.’’ - 106 words
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Article93 1918-08-17 5 The Straits Appointments. [Fbom Our Own Corbbspondbjtt.] Singapore, August 17. The Exemption Tribunals under th 4 Straits Military Service Bill are constituted as follows: Singapore Tribunal: —The Chief Justice* Sir J. Bucknill, K.C., Mr. Justice Ebden, the Hon’ble Mr. Darbishire and the Hon’ble Mr. Elliot, Lieutenant-Colonel Head, R.G*93 words
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Article82 1918-08-17 5 The Inspector of Schools, Penang, has received a cablegram from Hongkong stating that the following candidates passed the recent Matriculation Examination of the University of Hongkong Penang Free School. —*Ng Ah Hoe, Ong Huck Lim, Oon Khye Hong, Toh Chin Eng* *Yeoh Cheang Hoe, *Yeoh Teik Ee.82 words
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Article170 1918-08-17 5 A Curious Case. A case in which two Tamil milk named Murugayan and Govindasamy appeared on a summons of selling adulterated mills was disclosed before Mr. S. H. Langston ix£ Penang Police Court to-day. The facts for the prosecution were that both the accused sold milk to a170 words
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Article424 1918-08-17 5 8.T.” The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday, 21st, Thursday, 22nd and Friday, 23rd August. A. Doubles.—C. Cunradi and E. E. Chambers v. R. E. Prentis and A. W. de W. Harries. Championship.—R. A. Hunt v. V. G. SavL Profession Pairs. —E. A. Swan and T.—“ 8.T.” - 424 words
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Article1140 1918-08-17 6 STEAMER’S CHIEF STEWARD FINED $5,000. The ease in which W. H. "Vine, Chief steward, and W Saunders, second steward, on the steamer Mataram originally charged, the first with removing, and the second with abetting, the removal of chandu without permit was resumed before Mr. Langham Carter,1,140 words
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Advertisement718 1918-08-17 6 GROW BEAUTIFUL HAIR FREE A SUGGESTION ALL MAY ADOPT. Distribution of 1,000,000 Four-Fold Harlene Outfits FREE. Here is a great opportunity and No hair trouble can defy the soothing, a valuable gift for every reader ot scientific method of application, Hairthis paper. Drill." If you desire to look young and718 words
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Advertisement164 1918-08-17 6 SOLE AGENTS FOR STRAITS SETTLEMENTS SIME, DARBY Co., Ltd., Penang and Malacca. THE BORNEO Co.. Ltd,, Singapore. MORGAN’S AGENCY, Kuala Lumpur. «l® S i 1 LM I q 1 il J ill m Hl IB Jf‘> Xo <e£)tyn L|i I® The Best Quality in Brandy MARTELL’S BLUE SILVER LABEL. 7164 words
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Article2244 1918-08-17 7 the liability question The Federal Council, resigning its session, H *-ed through all stages the Commissions of inquiry Bill, which the Legal Adviser ext .tined was a consolidatmg measure, rendered the more desirable as at present Comairitiers had only power to call witnesses from -;he State in which2,244 words
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Article1702 1918-08-17 7 M.M.” SIR A. YOUNG'S SPEECH. The Federal Council at Kuala Kangsar considered the Military Service Bill. In addition to the Enactment a® published the Government put forward various amendments to be moved in committee One of these provided that every person drafted into the Overseas Force, who is“ M.M.” - 1,702 words
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Article159 1918-08-17 7 Peking, July 23. —The following telegrams received by Wireless from San Diego, Cal., dated 23rd July, have been handed to Reuter’s Agency by the American Legation Washington. —American coal 'miners have established a record in the production of bituminous coal for the week ending 20th July. They Twined159 words
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Article480 1918-08-17 7 THE CHINESE WILL CASE. The hearing was resumed before the Full Court of Appeal, comprising Sir John Bucknill, K.U. (Chief Justice). Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden an i Mr. Justice Sproule, of the appeal against the judgment iu favour of plaintiff bv Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward480 words
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Article73 1918-08-17 7 August 18.—12th Sunday after Trinity, 8 am. Matins 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion; 9.30 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil); 10.30 a.m. Matins (Chinese) 5 p.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evensong. Hymn 189 Psalm XCIU Onseley Psalm XCIV Gray, Magnificat 47, Nunc Dimittis 61, Hymns 76, 300 and 520.73 words
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Article37 1918-08-17 7 All Saints’Church, Taiping.—Sunday, 18th August, 12th Sunday after Trinity.—7.3o a m. Matins 8 a m Holy Communion 915 a.m. Matins and Sermon (Tamil) 5.15 p.m Children s Service; 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon.37 words
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29 1918-08-17 7 Northam Road. 9 a.m.—Sunday School. 6 p.m.—Public Worship. Preacher, Rev. B. J. Baughman, m a. Hymns :—443, 159, 134. 486. Choir Practice, Friday 7 p.m.29 words
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Article33 1918-08-17 7 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Burmah Roads) —Sunday August 18th, Sunday School 8 a.m., Epworth League 7.15 pm.. Evening Worship 8 p.m. Speiker—The Rev. B. J. Baughman.33 words
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Article27 1918-08-17 7 Sunday, August 18.—Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Low Mass 6.15 a.m., High Mass 8 a.m. Vespers and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 5 p.m.27 words
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Article62 1918-08-17 7 Sunday, August 18.—Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Holy Communion 6.30 a.m. High Mass Sermon and Bendiction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, McAlister Road.—High Mass, Sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament 8 a.m. Church of the Immaculate Conception, Pulau Tikus.—High62 words
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Article56 1918-08-17 7 The Band will play the following programme of mosic at the Golf Club fr<>m 5-45 p.m. to-day 1. Selection Hibernia ...Gready 2. Intermezzo Anona Grey 3. Selection A Country Girl ...Monckton 4. Waltz Cornflowers and Poppies Waldteufel 5. One Step The Policeman’s Holiday ...Ewing 6. March Her56 words
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Article403 1918-08-17 7 In the annual report of the Acting Labour Controller, F.M.S., it is stated The Commission appointed in October, 1916, to enquire into certain matters affecting the good Government of the State of Selangor in relation to the allege 1 misuse and abuse of toddy in the403 words
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Article667 1918-08-17 7 The following interesting information regarding castor oil is forwarded to us for publication by the American. Consul Mr. G. L. Logan New York Current Prices. —The following represent prices in the New York Tvlarket. They refer to large quantities. June 25, 1918. —The Market for the Castor Oil667 words
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Miscellaneous24 1918-08-17 7 WAR CARTOONS. [Reproduced from the World’s Press.] TEACHING THEM TO LOVE HlM—“Dayton Sunday News.” 7" 1 A i L THE GREAT DRlVE —“Philadelphia Record.”24 words
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Advertisement2493 1918-08-17 8 P. a O-BLUISH; I N. Y. K. K. P. M. I AND JAPAN MAIL STEAMSHIP CO.. LTD. I BffljlfcK KONINKMJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPIJ, I ncorpora t e( j n England by Royal chart APCAR LINE. j SKnjI (,8t08 m «.w» (COMPANIES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND), J* I (9to V al 9>OeHet 3.2,493 words
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