Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 6 September 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-09-06 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 209. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER, 1918, PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement686 1918-09-06 1 gopa aaa— D oonoong UP-TO-DATE printing 0 of overy description undertaken, a from a. visiting card to the largest J size poster, by The Pinanfc Gazette Press, Ltd., 2 with care and promptitude. V c Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed. n r c cannon■■■■■■□uunnnD□■■■■■■ o xwunnnncseMXnnn><nnnxxwununnnM«. ajiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiliilliilliiiiiiiiiiilliiillilililliliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiliiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiilg event686 words
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Advertisement14 1918-09-06 1 IRUNNYMEDE I HOTEL. GARAGE New Cars for Hire. j phone N 08 HL OBBICBMOBMiOMIOM».14 words
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Article504 1918-09-06 2 PROGRESS IN FLANDERS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, September 5 Field Marshal Haig reports sharp figh ing on September 4th north of the L\s. We captured Hill 63, south-west of Messines, taking over 100 prisoners. Wo captured in the afternoon Ploegsteert village, taking another 100 prisoners and a number of[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 504 words
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Article70 1918-09-06 2 CONGRESS RESOLUTION. London, St ptember 4. The Trades Union Congress passed bv an overwhelming majority, a resolution calling for the war aims of the Labour and Socialist parties of rhe Central Powers in answer to the Inter-Allied labourites’ war aims, as cabled on the 24th February. A70 words
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Article71 1918-09-06 2 REPLY TO TRADE UNIONISTS London, September 5 Admiral Sir David B atty, replying to a message fiom the Trades Union Congre s, said The Grand Fieet is convinced that complete victory will crown the continued efforts of the Empire and the Allies, and the sacrifices so nobly71 words
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Article634 1918-09-06 2 Mr. and Airs. Platt are leaving Singapore for Penang, on a short holiday at the Crag. Lieut.-Colonel C. E. A. Jourdain, D. 5.0., a former Ceylon officer, has been killed in action. Mr. Justice Ebden returns to Singapore on the 17th instant from his short holiday at634 words
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Article223 1918-09-06 2 Scotchmen can earmark their subscriptions or any money raised in connection with the Our Day 1918 Red Cross Fund for the Scottish Branch of the British Red Cross Society in accordance with the arrangements made last year. Such contributions should be endorsed Scottish Red Cross.” The Committee223 words
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Advertisement257 1918-09-06 2 TILTON) 3HEESE ’PLIES NOW AVAILABLE. Singapore I Storage Co., Ltd.,) PENANG. HELMETS Covered with I Khaki Drill, Club Shape $3.75 White Satin Drill, Hawke Shape $7.75 LESS lO°/ C FOR CASH. WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co., Penang. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Facts are Eloquent. Good Amah or European Nurse for child covnurof* 8257 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous531 1918-09-06 2 ANOTHER MONSTER-WEEKEND PROGRAMME. I EMPIRE! theatre s S A Great Star Attraction A METRO one of the Best. THE HALF MILLION BRIBE. j With the Gifted Romantic Actor Hamilton Revelle and Marguerite Es Snow Adapted from William Hamilton Osborne’s Sensational Mystery Story THE RED MOUSE in 5 Acts. This play531 words
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Miscellaneous353 1918-09-06 2 THE SHOW OF SURPRISES WILLISON WIRTH’g ANGLO-AMERICAN CIRCUS MENAGERIE COMPLETELY REORGANISED FOR A FINAL FAREWELL OF MALAYA Many elements have contributed to the sterling success of the Willj SOn and the commanding position they now occupy in the Circus centre v least of them is that they have had the353 words
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Article630 1918-09-06 3 COST OF PRODUCTION AND THE MARKET PRICE In h'« report on the Straits Settlements for the year 1917, the Colonial Secretary says The agriculture of the Straits Settlements continues to expand, but the conditions are very artificial in consequence of high freights and uir sual demands.630 words
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Article236 1918-09-06 3 We understand ou good authority though unofficially that she decision of the local Cotnittee, which met last Friday to consider the prop< sals, wired out by- the Secretary of State, of the Rubber Growers’ Association, dealing with curtailment of output, contro’ cf price, etc., substantially agreed236 words
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Article164 1918-09-06 3 Co-operation with Malaya. Batavia, August 28. —In connection with a report in the Indische Financier, we understand that, consequent upon the ever falling prices of rubber, the Executive of the Batavian Rubbefi Association, called a meeting members on the 21st August and of interested persons in the164 words
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Article132 1918-09-06 3 The following aie additional rubber outputs for August Alma lbs. 34,000 Ayer Hitam 27.000 Ayer Tawah 29,000 B verlac 20,403 Bukit Toh Alang 14,9; 8 Bukit Selangor 24,551 Bahru Selangor 9,800 Blackwater 14 666 Bukit Cloh 36,300 Bukit Mertajam 43 379 Batu Lintang 7,627 Ginny 14 755 Chemor132 words
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Article383 1918-09-06 3 Home Interest Aroused in Malayan Experiments. At the present time, considerable interest is being taken by home manufacturers in the mineral and vegetable oils produced in the British Empire. Various lectures at the technical and learned Societies have dealt with the subject, and members of the Government have383 words
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Article310 1918-09-06 3 The following is the sixth report of the Directors to the shareholders to be presented at the annual meeting on Sept. 10 at Barker and Co.’s offices. The profit on Mining Account for the year is $59.207.76 and after charging depreciation the profit and Loss Account shows310 words
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Advertisement1164 1918-09-06 3 POSITIONS WANTED. NOTICES. British qualified Medical Man, would We beg to give notice to the public rake charge of a group of estates. Apply Dr G„ P. Rogers. 74, Kings Road, that from the lsfc of September, 1918, jingacore. our office has been removed from Main agg—27-9 m w f1,164 words
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Advertisement198 1918-09-06 3 PRITCHARD COMPANY, LIMITED, (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENIS.> tCall and see oiw fine selection. ■if! 1 °f Silver Plate Ware and Household Cutlery. CAMERAS. NETT. Silver Photo Frames. No 3 Plate Cameras $51.75 No. 3a. Post Card Cameras $62.50 $3.50 to $2O. No 2 Brown i e $6.35 JL Ifa198 words
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Article1351 1918-09-06 4 The hope should be general that the Germans will continue to lure them on at the same rate as they claim to have done since July 18th, a date that will long be remembered among several that stand out prominently through association with great events in the1,351 words
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Article1351 1918-09-06 4 With the capture of Moeuvres, about seven miles from Gambrai, The Threat to between lucy and the Gambrai* B »paume-Oambrai road, and the advance in the vicinity of Havrincourt wood the Hindenburg line is open to a further big penetration. The situation from north of the Scarpe1,351 words
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Article20 1918-09-06 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $153.25 per picul buyers and for refined tin, no sellers.20 words
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Article36 1918-09-06 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 6. At Singapore Rubber Auctions 791 tons were offered and 545 tons sold. The market remained steady with good buying at an awaeage riae of two cents.36 words
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Article378 1918-09-06 4 Bangkok, September 5. A British destroyer, the first Allied war vessel to visit Bangaok since Siam joined the Allies, arrived to-day. The Siamese and the British Community are arranging festivities, including football between British and Siamese. The list of civil actions in the Supreme Court, Singapore,378 words
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Advertisement189 1918-09-06 4 WOOSTER BELTING I IS MOKE gffOHOMIW than, SUPEEIS» to leather, robber, or stitched canvas beltinc, as it has no la>s, stitches Flies er commented parte to open up or pull apart. COLB, HIAT, STEAM will not effect it» efficiency. Either side can be run un the pulley. •WOOSTER* BELTING is189 words
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Advertisement30 1918-09-06 4 [For Cars Jlpply to 0. garage. Taele pF) one ffo. 322. FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE CIRCUS PERFORMAHCE TO-NIGHT 25% WILL BE GIVEM TO “OUR DAY FUND.” ALL SHOULD COME,30 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous50 1918-09-06 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 12.43 a.m. (6ft. 7in.) 7.5 a.m. (Ift. 4in.) 12.42 p.m. (7ft. Oin.) 7.18 p.m. (Oft. 7in.) To-morrow. 1.6 a.m. (7ft. Oin.) 7.31 a.m. (Ift. 3in.) 1.8 p.m. (7ft. lin.) 7.40 p.m. (Oft. Bin.)50 words
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Article231 1918-09-06 5 effective pressure. THE BRITISH ADVANCES. FRENCH AND AMERICAN SUCCESSES. The British troops, whose captures in four days include 16,000 prisoners and over 100 guns, have taken Ploegsteert, between Messmes and Armentwes, and they occuoy portions of Lens. West of Cambrai, the line was again advanced, the village of231 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration2293 1918-09-06 5 ADVANCES NORTH OF PERONNE [Reuter’b Telegrams] London, September 5. Field Marshal Haig reports that English and Welsh troops forced a passage of the Tortille river and the Canal du Nord on a side front north of Molslains. During the early part of the day, the enemy held[Reuter’b Telegrams] - 2,293 words
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Article496 1918-09-06 5 London, August 29. —Military operations for the week elided August 28. —The desire recently shown by the enemy to withdraw from salients and straighten his front may be the preliminary to withdrawal on a more extended scale such as he undertook at the beginning of 1917 to496 words
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Article19 1918-09-06 5 Washington, September 4. General March states that over 1,600,000 American troops were sent abroad by August 31st.19 words
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Article188 1918-09-06 5 Washington, August 19.—The Chief af Staff General March, told the Military Committee of the House of Representatives yesterday that the records of August 1 showed that the American army numbered 3,012,112 men, divided as follows The American Expeditionary Force, en route or overseas 1,301,342 In the United188 words
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Article195 1918-09-06 5 London, September 4. The Admiralty reports that between the 26th August and Ist September aeroplanes working in concert with the Navy carried oub successful raids on Ostende and Zeebrugge, dropping thirteen tons of bombs with excellent results. Large fires werestarted. Two direct hits were obtained195 words
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Article119 1918-09-06 5 {AUGUST OUTPUT. London, September 5, The Admiralty announces that the tonnage of merchantmen completed in the United Kingdom in August was 124,675, compared with 141,948 tons in July. The total for the 12 months to August 31st was 1,512,640. Lord Pirrie comments on the reduction as partly to119 words
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Article29 1918-09-06 5 BRITISH EMBASSY SACKEL. London, September 4. Reuter learns officially that Bolshevik troops sacked the British Embassy at Petrograd on Saturday, and murdered the Naval Attache, Caprain Cromie.29 words
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Article22 1918-09-06 5 Washington, September 4. General March announces the arrival of General Graves at Vladivostok to taka command of the American forces.22 words
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Article33 1918-09-06 5 Amsterdam, September 4. A large former Russo-Rumanian ammunition depot in the suburbs of Odessa exploded, causing millions of roubles damage. The loss of life is uncertain. Incendiarism is suspect'd.33 words
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Article69 1918-09-06 5 London, September 4. Our aeroplanes have maintained a constant reconnaissance in the Dardanelles. They bombed Constantinople on the nights of th« 25th and 27th, with good results Attacks were directed against the arsenal, dockyard, the War Office and barracks. Also we, in co-operation with a Greek unit, heavily69 words
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Article69 1918-09-06 5 London, September 4. Hoping to escape the difficulties created by the movement for the independence of oppressed nationalities in Austria-Hungary, the Austrian Government is actively working out a scheme for a Federation of States, greatly to the disgust and resentment of the Magyars and Germans. Conferences (at69 words
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Article41 1918-09-06 5 AN ENEMY ATTACK. London, September 4. $An Italian official report says We arrested, with heavy enemy losses, a strong attack south of Mount Man'ello. The enemy, however, occupied two posts on the crest between Mount Mantello and San Matteo point.41 words
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Article323 1918-09-06 5 CONVINCINGfPROOF. London, September 5. TheJ Admiralty announces Although it is not intended to adopt the practice of giving proof of the official utterances of His Majesty's Ministers, it is thought desirable to give the names of commanding officers of 150 German submarines which have been disposed of, in323 words
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Article66 1918-09-06 5 London, September 4. The German Crown Prince, iu <»n interview, said the enemy onseb continues. ‘‘We ate withdrawing in accordance with a system of elastic defence. The withdrawals are misinterpreted in Germany, owing to numerous successes, but ib must not be forgotten we are waging a war66 words
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Article232 1918-09-06 6 NEWS FROM HOLLAND. The “Alg. H’blad” contradicts the report that the Netherlands Government had granted permission for the transport of wounded Germans via the Limburg railway line. It was reported from Hongkong on the 25th ult., that a large Italian transport arrived there with troops from Genoa,232 words
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Article427 1918-09-06 6 An Item of Aerial War. (By Wing Adjutant). The Fokker, lurking high above the clouds, spotted a British aeroplane and dived for it, spitting out machine gun fire. A shot pierced the petrol tank and nine thousand feet above the earth, the machine became a427 words
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Article92 1918-09-06 6 Sept (5. —P.W. Our Day Meeting, Butterworth 4.30 p m Sept 6 —Willison Writh’s Circus and Manaeerie 9.15 p.m., Dato Krarnat Gardens. Sept 7.—Cricket at Esplanade and Victoria Green. Sept 7.—Perak Club, Taiping, Fancy Dress Ball for Red Cross Sept 10—Municipal Commission, 4p m. Sept 13. Penang Impressionists92 words
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Article48 1918-09-06 6 The Rand will ptay cfm following pro iramms of music at the Esplanade fron 6 p.in to-day 1. Introduction. And Polaca ...Naylor 2. Galop Immer Fidel ...Zikoff 3. Grand Finale. From Ariele ..Bach 4. Waltz Tout Pour Toi ...Pecorini 5. March The Regiment Passes ...Hume48 words
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Article295 1918-09-06 6 “S.TP.” Before the Coroner for Singapore, Dr. Murray Robertson, on Saturday, an inquest was held into the circumstances attending the death of a Boyanese named Nevadi bin Simpet al as Hanafee bin Sim pet who was drowned whilst attempting to save the life of a Javanese child who“S.TP.” - 295 words
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Article93 1918-09-06 6 Madras, August 19. —The Madura Cotton Mill strike, in which nearly 5,000 coolies were involved, has suddenly collapsed. The strike continued for nearly nine days after which the strikers presented themselves before the mill authorities with an admission that they had no grievances, that their93 words
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Advertisement865 1918-09-06 6 f It 1 1J liiMtsfl| S n Ak ■i. till m 1 X> rtWwl R 3 i' l W ••Before I Sit in a Chair I Like to Know Whether It Hat S& Been Polished with an Oily Substance or with s t I «KM® I Prepares Wax I l\/fOST865 words
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Article1756 1918-09-06 7 SOME FACTS AND FIGURE’’. (From a Correspondent.) V correspondent who has had some years xporience in the financing and cultivating of rubber in the F.M.S. forwards us the followini' topical contribution This is, indeed, one of the most favoured countries in the globe in every way. The1,756 words
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Article304 1918-09-06 7 “S.F.P. $3,531 738 88 Last Year A statement laid on the table of the 1 egislative Council on Monday shows what the Vvar tax during 1917 produced from Singapore, Penang, Malacca and the Colony. In Singapore two thousand nine hundred and twenty-two individuals paid an average rate“S.F.P. ”’ - 304 words
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Article80 1918-09-06 7 Dr. Watson’s Suggestions. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 6. Dr Malcolm Watson’s report on the Singapore mosquitoes makes a point of the usefulness of reclaiming swamps, by which Singapore is surrounded, as not only ridding the place of mosquitoes, but providing land for building. He also emphasises80 words
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Article54 1918-09-06 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 6. Mr. G. Turner, employed by the Straits Trading Cr>, Ltd. and formerly of the Middlesex Regiment, was found shot. It is stated that he was depressed lately, owing to his having been refused overseas service The Volunteers provided a firing54 words
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Article20 1918-09-06 7 Three Arrests. Singapore, September 6. Three Chinese have been arrested in connection with the Globe Hotel tragedy.20 words
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63 1918-09-06 7 The opening performance by the Willison Wirth Circus, when 25 per cent of the gross receipts will be given to the Penang Our Day” Red Cross Fund, 1918, will be given tonifeht at 9-15 at Dato Krainat Gardens. The management is prepared for a packed63 words
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Article540 1918-09-06 7 The homeward mail B closes at 10 a.m. <n Sunday registration till 6 pm. and parcels till 4 p.m. on Saturday. The s.s. Malacca will leave for Malacca and Singapore at 5.30 p.m. on Saturday, 7th instant. The rainfall as registered by the Fort gauge for the 24540 words
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Article146 1918-09-06 7 Penang, September 6, 1918 S. P. Tapioca $7 00 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $7.30 sales. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) SI6J buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings $55 sellers. Cloves season146 words
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Article124 1918-09-06 7 Penang, September 6. 1918 {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank' London Demand Bank J/3 15/16 4 months’ sight Ban» 1 1/4 3 Credit 2, 4 1/2 3 Document*»!-’ 2,4 17/32 Calcutta Demand Dana R>. 3 flaw*’ sight Privav* I Bombay Demand Bank 2 Moulmein Demand Bark w 3 days’124 words
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Advertisement147 1918-09-06 7 THE RICHEST LEGACY. Is not wealth but HEALTH. But when you inherit a condition of the blood that makes the arch-fiend, Rheumatism, your master—or when hard work or exposure bring intense suffering in aching joints and swollen muscles —then bear in mind that you can have that rich legacy, perfect147 words
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Advertisement160 1918-09-06 7 .‘I *7. Lighting Starting Touch the Switch, and you have a luxurious abundance of light that dispels the darkest night. Press the pedal, and the engine starts under its own power. Comfort in Starting. Safety in Driving. Immunity from Risks on Treacherous Roads. British made throughout. AT ALL LEADING GARAGES160 words
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Advertisement359 1918-09-06 7 You knew you BU the best ■HR when you ride a V RALEIGH THe jnix-sTegL saw*with Dunlop tyres and i--~ Sturmey-Archer 3-speed MKM gear. See the Raleigh trademark on your m bicycle and ride with confidence. Send a p.c. for The z Book of the Raleigh." ROBINSON -S Co.. g359 words
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