Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1918-08-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE :MBBCHBHOBHBECHHK< PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 198. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 23rd AUGUST, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Advertisement623 1918-08-23 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA I Mext Door to The i Dispensary. < “THE PINANG GAZETTE.” OFFICE AND PRESS S UNION STREET. PENANG. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS IK J<T M M RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. |OUL1 U 11 U 1V1 1 For Daily Issue ĔĔ ■'"‘"■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■MMMMMMaMi Local Delivery $30 per annum. 3 Country $3®623 words
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Advertisement330 1918-08-23 1 «iOHHlOMHOHHOHBO RIINMYMEDE J I HOTEL. j I GARAGE New Cars for Hire. I j FH«« j CIBKCBMCHKCHKCMMo nBM~lBBI IMiii'in IMMBI IBIWI BMliil II»* 1 “HT 1 'W 1 '"BF m R. YOUNG t CO., Ltd., S 0 PENANG. U i M "'■I 1 FANCT “MOSAIC” g 1b| Pressed Concrete Flooring330 words
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Article887 1918-08-23 2 Mr E E Colman heard the cases in the District Court, Penang, to-day. Inspector McLernon has gone on a short visit to Singapore. Mr Longwell, representing the Maxwell Motor Co, has been on a short visit to Kuala Lumpur. Mr T Allingham, manager of Waterloo 1 Estate,887 words
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Article121 1918-08-23 2 FIRST PRIZE TO PENANG. We are advised by the Secretary of the Puket Lottery, by telegraph, that the following are the winners of the three leading prizes: First Prize—No. *****, won by T. c/o A. A. Anthony and Co., Penang. Second Prize—No. *****, won by Capt. Khun Pradio,121 words
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Article226 1918-08-23 2 A Child Decapitated. The first case tried at the Kuala Lumpur Assizes on Monday before Mr. Justice. Earnshaw, with Messrs. Daking and Fletcher as Assessors, was one in which a Kheh named Teow Nyook was charged with the murder of his nephew named Chu Kah, *ged three226 words
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Article252 1918-08-23 2 Mr. R H Dodrgon manager of Bernam Estate, had one of bis sows taken from his piggery bv what he thought was a leopard. <’ailing in the co-oreration of Mr R A McLeod, of the Lower Perak Rubber Estates. Mr Dodgson resolved to investigate the identity of his252 words
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Article177 1918-08-23 2 A message from Kobe of July 29th say« that the price of rice continues to advance notwithstanding «11 measures taken by the S-overnment to check the advance. The authorities are of opinion that, weather conditions have been so favourable for the ricecrop that the market should177 words
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Article106 1918-08-23 2 The Band will play following programme nf music at, the Esplanade fron 6 p.m. to-day: 1. Selection Macbeth Verdi 2. Polka Pierrot ...Megone 3. Selection Ballo in Maschera ...Verdi 4. Waltz Beauty’s Daughters. Lowthian 5. March A Frangesa ...Costa In connection with the report which reached here106 words
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Article446 1918-08-23 2 SECOND DAY’S RESULTS. [Fbom Our Special Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, August 22. The following ar e the results of the racing at Kuala Lumpur, to-day (Thursday) 1 Race 1—Five Furlongs. I Golden Rock, 8.10 (Thompson) 1 Highgate, 9.12 (W. Redfearn) 2 Won by a> short head. Time 1 min.446 words
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Article58 1918-08-23 2 [From Our Own Corrispondent. Singapore, August 23. At Singapore rubber auctions, 773 tons were offered, and 523 tons sold. As the sales advanced, competition sprang up at improving: prices. Sheet was 38-45 cents, an advance of cents. One large parcel brought cents. The closing price was 43.58 words
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Article42 1918-08-23 2 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 23. The share market reports show a featureless week. The drop in the price of ti> made minings rather easier. The recommendations by the special committee on the rubber situation are anxiously awaited.42 words
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Advertisement485 1918-08-23 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. POSITION WANTED by Commercial Assistant, experienced in Exports and Imports, Estates and Shipping Agency routine and canvassing (has travelled throughout the Orient) understands Dutch. Apply Box No. 205, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED, For Office work smart Stenographer. to commence at once. Good salary to experienced applicant. Apply Box485 words
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Advertisement166 1918-08-23 2 A Great Sufferer from Rheumatism Cured by LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM. Mr. N. Terry of Countess Wells, Aberdeen says —I was a great sufferer from Rheumatism for many years, during which time I tried many remedies from which I received but very little relief. I had great pain in any arms166 words
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Advertisement544 1918-08-23 2 g Hpotber Stupendous Programme. I IEMPIREI I theatre I Thursday's Change of Programme 1 Hugust 22nd to 25tb inclusive. ZOE RAE Who Played in “A Kentucky Cindrella.” The most amazing Child Actress S in the world---This wonderful Child is only seven years old. And plays in a 5 Leading Role—With544 words
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Article456 1918-08-23 3 HARVEST REAPED BY BANDITS. Sutsien, N. Kiangsu, July 30. —The brigands of the Sutsien section are making full use of their time and opportunities. Their favourite pastime now is kidnapping. Their demands on the families of the victims, for ransom, range from a few hundred dollars to over456 words
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192 1918-08-23 3 Vladivostock, August 2.—The operations of the Czecho-Slovak forces have reached a deadlock owing to insufficient forces. The Bolsheviki are strongly entrenched- on the eastern bank of the Ussuri River, where they have received reinforcements from Habarovsk and Blagovestchensk, including a so-called International Detachment of over192 words
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176 1918-08-23 3 Hongkong, August 5. —Continuous heavy rains have accounted for two serious landslides, which were attended by loss of life, and several minor ones. Yesterday afternoon a big mass of earth, carrying with it two huge boulders, slid down Morrison Hill road, entombing the servants’ quarters176 words
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115 1918-08-23 3 Peking. August 2. —Lu Hsing-chi, the Chief Administrator of the Szechuen frontier, telegraphs that Keh Pu-lun, the leader of the Thibetan rebels, has declared himself Commander-in-Chief of the Thibetan troops, and a number of Germans are assisting the Thibetans in their campaign against the Chinese. The115 words
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43 1918-08-23 3 Seattle, August 2. —The Comptroller of the Imperial Japanese Government Railways, after a year’s study of the railways of Canada and the United States, announced here that Japan soon would have a modern railroad system with standard gauge.43 words
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Article520 1918-08-23 3 The political situation in Chin*, says the China Mail ”is daily becoming more complicated. Within the past day or two we have had news that the New Pardament is about to assemble in Peking to-day we publish an official statement teat the Old Parliament is520 words
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Article573 1918-08-23 3 The discussion reported in th* latest issue of the “Geographical Journal’’ regarding the possiblity of aerial reconnaissance in the Himalayas shows that flying experts are unfavourable to the proposals put forward by Dr. A. M. Kellas who read a paper before the Royal Geographical Society on this573 words
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Advertisement1225 1918-08-23 3 WANTED. TENDERS INVITED. CLERK-CONDUCTOR WANTED, able to COOLIE LINES keep Check-Roll and Factory Accounts. Apply Acting Manager, Sungei Gettah TENDERS are hereby invited for the Estate, P- 0- Semiling. erection of .two sets of brick and timber Coolie u c Lines on the property of the Eastern Smelting i i1,225 words
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Advertisement199 1918-08-23 3 Clysma Cigarettes MANUFACTURED BY African Cigarette co., Ltd., CAIRO. 3res6 Stocks Just Received Jary jQfjem. I The "METEOR” I I Columbia Orafonola. 537 50 Rich Mahogany Finish, Tone j&MjbagiBfcgMi Control Leaves, Bayonet Joint Tone Arm. Latest Improved J Reproducer. Full Clear Natural J Tone. ROBINSON'S (INCORPORATED IX HONGKONG). < I199 words
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Article1419 1918-08-23 4 Although Dr. Solf is termed the German Colonial Secretary his title, at the present moment, is a survival of pre-war days. German Colonies having practically ceased to exist, Dr. Self’s job must now be rather a sinecu'e. It is natural that he should be anxious about the1,419 words
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Article1558 1918-08-23 4 With the tin position presenting so many interesting features, T- iota owing to the high price in ,B of tin, and tbe probable effect on output and the industry generally of this, and other factors, including Government “stimulation” it may be recalled that the Hou’ble Mr. R.1,558 words
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Article263 1918-08-23 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin m Penang was $166.25 per picul, business done. Tin was quoted in London on Wednes »y at £375 10s spot, and £375 10s three months. We have to acknowledge receipt of from Mrs. T. O. Woodford for the Oversea? Tobacco Fund. It is263 words
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Advertisement242 1918-08-23 4 PRITCHARD &C9 L° I (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) I LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. 1.1. THIS DEPARTMENT IS ALWAYS REPLETE I WITH A LARGE AND UP-TO-DATE STOCK. I Burberry w I Weatherproof Jw/ I Coats. I Price from $42.00. rr/lCoY I Fine Gabardine Ji y» I Rain coats. q njvP Price $25.00. /MMsT242 words
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Advertisement31 1918-08-23 4 TAKE YOUR CHOICE. E. A O. Hotel, For Town Life and Busiriess. The Crag Hotel, Penang Hills—for Change and Rest. Palm Beach, Seaside Health Resort and for Sea Bathing. Telegrams:—SARKIES Penang.31 words
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Miscellaneous50 1918-08-23 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day Penang Standard Tinies High Water. Low Water. To-day. 12.56 a.ni. (6ft. 9in.) 7.13 am. (Oft. 7in.) 12.56 a.m. (7ft. 5in.) 7.39 pm. (Oft. 2in.) To-morrow. 1.33 a.m. (7ft. 4in.) 7.52 a.m. (Oft. 7in.) 1.33 p.m. (7ft. 9in.) 8.14 p.m. (Oft. 4in.)50 words
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Article198 1918-08-23 5 BYNG’S SUCCESS the french pressure. DR. SOLF ON COLONIES. 'The attack by General Byng’s Third British Army on Wednesday on ten miles of front from about Moyenneville, seven miles south of Arras, to the Ancre, resulted in an advance averaging about two miles, reaching to the vicinity of198 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration1051 1918-08-23 5 SEVERAL VILLAGES TAKEN. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, August 22. Field Marshal Haig reports that our attack launched on Wednesday morning on a ten mile front from the Ancre to the neighbourhood of Moyenneville,» was successful. We penetrated deeply into the enemy’s positions on the whole front, taking a1,051 words
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Article251 1918-08-23 5 A REVIEW. London, August 22 The series of blows now being dealt the Germans on the whole front from the Belgian frontier to Rhaims is remarkable not merely for the rapidity with which they have succeeded e*ch other, but for tie fact that they are not iso'ated en251 words
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Article269 1918-08-23 5 l Havas Telegrams]. Paris, August 21 —The successes achieved yesterday by General Mangin’s army over 25 kilometres (15| miles) of front, forming part of the battle engaged iu since August 8th. is developing normally. From Albert to the village of O-ly, the furthermost point the French reached269 words
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Article151 1918-08-23 5 A LUDENDORFF ORDER. Loudon, Aagaat 22. Reuter’s correspondent at the British Headquarters, on August 21st, says the following German Order, signed by General von Ludendorff, has fallen into our hands. It has cone to my knowledge that men on leave have spoken publicly of a revolution to151 words
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Article422 1918-08-23 5 The election of Herr Scheidemann. to be one of th© Vice-Presidents of the Reichstag certainly marks a very definite stage in the abandonment of Socialist principles and the submission of the Socialist Majority to the Government. After the General Election at the beginning of 1912422 words
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Article117 1918-08-23 5 A BELGIAN RELIEF SHIP. Copenhagen, August 21. The Dutch steamer Gascooier, en route from Brooklyn to Rotterdam, with a cargo of grain and flour for the Belgian Relief Committee, was fired on without warning by a U-boat in Norwegian waters. The vessel, which was fully marked,117 words
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Article510 1918-08-23 5 In a speech at Lubeck, Commander Witschewsky, first officer of the “auxiliary cruiser” Wolf, gave some fresh details of the raider’s cruise. He said that the Wolf went out to sea via Iceland, and then round the Cape and into the Indian Ocean, passing close to510 words
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Article269 1918-08-23 5 oxJu®,a, DR. SOLF’S VIEWS. Amsterdam, August 21. The German Colonial Secretary, Dr. Solf, addressing the German Society, referred to Mr. Balfour’s speech, cabled on August 8th. After denying that Germany did not intend to restore Belgium as an independent State, he spoke of Mr. Balfour’s references to269 words
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Article1267 1918-08-23 5 Effect of Return on the Native. The following letter is from a correspondent of the Times who has personal knowledge of war conditions in West and East Africa I am writing from a remote and inaccessible part of East Africa. Mails from home take two or three months1,267 words
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Article91 1918-08-23 5 PREMIER’S APPEAL. London, August 21. Mr. Lloyd George, speaking at Criccietb, emphasised the necessity for saving coal and increasing the output. Without minimising British sufferings, they were not to be compared for one hour with France’s. All the latter’s coal mines were taken away. The least we91 words
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Article41 1918-08-23 5 London,'August 22. A conference between ’bus strikers and representatives of the Union concerned and Sir George Askwith recommended the resumption of woik, pending reference of the disputed questions to the Committee on Production, whose award caused the strike.41 words
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Article34 1918-08-23 5 Loudon, August 22. The War Office has decided that from August 1st the Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, and Distinguished Conduct Medal will be awarded for services in action” only.34 words
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Article39 1918-08-23 5 Melbourne, August 21. It is stated the military authorities are considering the formation of a Tank: Brigade for service overseas. It is believed many men possessing special qualifications as mechanics will eagerly join such a unit.39 words
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Article95 1918-08-23 5 The following oases were prosecuted by; Inspector Lamerton on the 21st instant be* fore Mr. H. A. Forrer at Taiping: For endangering motorists by playing with a mirror in Market Street, Mat bijf Arjan Allah was ordered to pay a fin© of $4. Three Chinese were95 words
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Article1096 1918-08-23 6 SOME INTERESTING FACTS. Perhaps the following short notes on the popular aspect of silver may interest some of your readers says a writer in the Rangoon Gazette.” In England and in many of its colonies the unit of moiie* is the gold sovereign Silver and bronze coins are1,096 words
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Advertisement328 1918-08-23 6 r -a Green Island Cement COMPANY, LIMITED; I PORTLAND CEMENT In Casks and Drums of 375 lbs. nett. In Bags of 250 lbs. nett. i J Cement Tiles, any Pattern. Gutterways. Glazed Paving Tiles. Firebricks and Fireclay. Drain Pipes, any Shape. Paving Bricks. Prices. Samples and full particulars wip be328 words
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Advertisement180 1918-08-23 6 jUNDERWOODi I- STANDARD I |typewriters| I UNIQUE 1 1I N g g ACCURACY. g g DURABILITY g g RAPIDITY g RELIABILITY g g MODERN METHODS. 1 PATERSON, SIMONS CO., LTD., =5 If (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) I I PENANG. SINGAPORE KU/'LA LUMPUR. AGENTS. a "r® w >>• •>.. •j. «■••iwhbi*» ■'■'i.mmui"’180 words
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THE COURT OF APPEAL.
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Article416 1918-08-23 7 fhe Court of Appeal, comprising the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, kc Mr. Justice |j P. Ebden and Mr. Justice PJ. Sproule, concluded to-day the hearing of the appeal in the case decided by Mr. Justice Woodward on April JOth last in favour of the plaintiff, Charles416 words
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Article623 1918-08-23 7 The Court of Appeal, comprising the Chuf justice Sir* John Bucknill, K.C.), Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden an i Mr. Justice P.J. Sproule commenced the hearing of the last ;ase on the list, an appeal by Thoy Soon Yen (defendant) against the whole of the judgment of623 words
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Article316 1918-08-23 7 The Agricultural Show of Foodstuffs held in Klang on August 10 attracted no less than 1,477 exhibits, including 575 from Kuala Selangor (ten mukims), 521 from Klang (three mukims) and 381 from Kuala? Langat (twelve mukims). The exhibits were made up as follow Section A (Vegetables) 787,316 words
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Article522 1918-08-23 7 Shareholders in the Sipantas Co Ltd., in liquidation, will remember that wh«n the F. M. S. Government bought the pro erty. a sum of one thousand dollars of the purchase m< ney was withheld as the Company was unable to prove its title to certain lands adjacent522 words
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Article346 1918-08-23 7 PENANG, AUGUST 23, 1918. BEEF— cts. Soup per eatty 20 Roast do 30 Steaks do 30 Stew or Curry Meat do 21 Rump Steak do 30 Ox Tail each 35 do Tongue do 50 do Feet do Heart Small each 35 Liver per catty 40 Fillet of Beef346 words
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Article141 1918-08-23 7 Pbnang, August 23, 1918 S. P. Tapioca ...$6.45 sales. M. P. Tapioca ...$6 65 sales. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) $16j buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $40 nom. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $80 nom. Mace Pickings $55 sellers. Cloves season141 words
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Article224 1918-08-23 7 Aug 24. Annual Inter-School Athletic Championship Competition for the Glugor Shield, at Esplanade, 2.30 p.m. Aug 25—P.V.RC. Shoot (Deliberate) 7 a.m August 25.— Penang Swimming Club, Monthly Competitions. Aug 26.—Yarak Rubber Co., Ltd., and Reduced, General Meeting, I F Penang Street. Aug 26.— Penang St. Andrew’s Society, General224 words
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Article510 1918-08-23 7 Further Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Pepys Esq. June 12 —My house.in a flutter over the coming to live with us of our Domestic Controller. No householder now being able to keep pace with the Orders, the Forms to fill, and the Ration books, the Government hath appointed510 words
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Article447 1918-08-23 7 Lord Robert Cecil announced that with the conclusion of peace between Rumania and the Central Powers the treaty between Rumania and the Allies, on the strength of which Rumania entered the war, lapses. That is inevitable, and it is worth while recalling that when the Allies’ treaty with Rumania447 words
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Article331 1918-08-23 7 The English banks, so far from suffering owing to the war, are enjoying exceptional prosperity. In dealing with the profits secured last year the “Economist” says they constitute a fresh record, though the percentage of profits to total resources, which has been falling since 1913, has331 words
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Article150 1918-08-23 7 Some ten days ago a Chinese tailor of Kajang went to the booking office at the Railway Station, Kajang, and tendered several ten cent notes for a ticket to Kuala Lumpur. The booking clerk, noticing that the notes were spurious, informed the man who tendered them of this150 words
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Advertisement109 1918-08-23 7 MOST persons subject to sick headaches have come to rely for relief upon some drug, more or less dangerous, Coal tar products. antipyrin, phenacetin, acetanilid and the like, should be used only on the advice of a physician. The safest and most natural way of both preventing and curing headaches,109 words
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Advertisement131 1918-08-23 7 jaLwunnMnnnn 'i r i r WSe /ive i fold i ®Bgrip i »$3‘ iptrhlW E > 1 rahsh II1 jinBr n r 1 F®b1 _jH Jlll' e ‘1 ItSbm ECaF 7l“ A grip on the road < MaM 11 n >i Irlal 1 hit ,s worth two on the n131 words
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Advertisement1647 1918-08-23 8 P. Q.-RRItish |ndia|N. Y. K. AND I JApftN MA|l 8TEAMSH |p co LTD APCAR LINE. (Incorporated in Japan.' (COMPANIES INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND), Jk JPL MAIL PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) Z yk The Company’s MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended.1,647 words
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Advertisement289 1918-08-23 8 X K. P. M. K0N,NKLUKE PAKETVAABT «-tschappu, Sms. (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) A' (Royal S. ft. Qompay). Kok IWfBJILiBL) TO 8ail. 8te«mkr. Lang»», 1'elok Semawo, Segii, Sabane. Reael Jlebleh, Padang, Benkoelen and 24th August. Coen Batavia. 7th September. Reael Singapore, Tanjong Pandan, (Billi- Baud ton) Batavia, Cheribon and Semarang 2nd September.289 words
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Advertisement753 1918-08-23 8 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by R Oya Chart Paid-up Capital f Reserve Fund u £2,*****0 Reserve Liability of Proprietors Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON. Ec Agencies and Branches. Amritsar, Bangkok. Batavia, Bombay r i Canton, Cebu, Colombo, Delhi, FoochowHankow, Hongkong, Iloilo, Ipoh, Kobe, Kuala753 words
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