Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 February 1928
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1928-02-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No 46. VOL. LXXXVI. SATURDAY 25th FEBRUARY, 1928. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement301 1928-02-25 1 NIKKO studio FOR modern art PHOTOGRAPHS x’o 7, North am Road. Telephone No. r »79. JbU We beg to inform FIAT IVIA 1 I PATRONS THAT J ‘ljfiWlF 01M owi e I win 11 Messrs. GROSVENOR MOTORS I tip y*®®. m. I have ceased to our distributors. '’’nr HRMABLL, -^^^BBqpgßyafe'301 words
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Advertisement13 1928-02-25 1 TOKISATSU, f PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO I ’Phone 772. I I 68. BISBOP STREET.13 words
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Article351 1928-02-25 2 BIG BULL THOMPSON ARRIVES FROM AMERICA. Abroad Irish Cattle Boat. “Big Bull Them; son” of America arrived in Glasgow on January 19 to help forward the effort of the students’charity campaign. Big Bull’s” progress from New York in an Irish cattle boat called the “Donnybrook” had been351 words
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Article163 1928-02-25 2 TERRIER PREPARES FOR NEW WAR ON RATS. Jumbo, an Irish terrier, living at Catford Bridge, S.E., is about to spring a cruel surprise on the’rats vhich haunt the backwaters of the River Ravensbourne. This lively little fellow, who is 12 years old, has spread havoc among the163 words
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Advertisement1292 1928-02-25 2 POSITIONS VACANT. AUCTION. i J Guaranteed for a Lifetime Wanted: a first class Carpenter to MMTICF CYF F take < n motor lorry body building con- 1 tract. Apply Pox No. 74, c/o Pinang >y. Gazette. In Bankruptcy No. 104 of 1927. 445—25-2 Re R M N NAGAPPA PILLAY. j1,292 words
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Advertisement416 1928-02-25 2 II I ■Hk —r I What Will |T Baby Become JMen and women whose energy and u t v ability play the greatest part in the M w- rk and play of life owe most to the 1 care devoted to their feeding in infancy. Yet it frequently happens that416 words
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Advertisement218 1928-02-25 3 Mil k JR JR jBl 9tllo byaH means, but it must be I £LEAN uncontaminated I W 5 I MILK. ffi >” w a 9 I |\^y n ease and body- building elements, Cow and Gate Milk I food reflects the constant care and K f -a. I 9 !i218 words
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Article711 1928-02-25 4 TO DAY’S MATCHES. HUDDERSFIELD’S CHANCE AT BOLTON. By “Athlrtz.” Spirting C »rraap indent of the Pinang Gazette.') Huddersfield Town have a splendid chance of gaining the leadership of the First Division to-day as they should experience little difficulty in defeating Bolton Wanderers. Everton, on the711 words
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Article314 1928-02-25 4 HONOUR OVERDUE. [To the E litor of the Pinang Gazette 1 S.r, —Thanks to the Pinang Gazette for its persistent advocacy of those muchneeded want?, a carriage road, an up-to-date hospital, a school for European children, etc., on Penang Hill. Penang Hill, before 1923, possessed only a Government bungalow,314 words
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Article217 1928-02-25 4 ‘‘WHAT PRICE GLORY.” Every decade there appears on the theatrical horizon a stage or screen presentation so powerful in its appeal, whether it be a comedy or tragedy, that it at once radiates its fame to the remotest corners of the nation. It immediately grasps attention and becomes217 words
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Article51 1928-02-25 4 Secretary was represented.— Rugby Radio Service. MEMORIAL SERVICE AT ST. MARGARET’S. London, February 24. A memorial service to the late Lord Erroil, British High Commissioner in Rhineland, was held at St. Margaret’s, Westminster, to-day. The German Ambassador was present and the Foreign Secretary was represented.— Rugby RadioSecretary was represented.—Rugby Radio Service. - 51 words
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Article769 1928-02-25 4 Lady Kate Shaw arrived in Singapore on board the Elephanta from Calcutta. It is understood that Mr. G- S. Carver will be retiring from the Colony shortly. Among those who are shortly saying good-bye to Siam are the Rev. Dr. J. B. and Mrs. Dunlap and Mr.769 words
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Article179 1928-02-25 4 To-day’s Departures. Ghirbi for A lor Star and P. Langkawi. President van Buren for Colombo, Suez, Port Said, Alexandria, Naples, Genoa, Marseilles, Boston and New York. Rajula for Negapatam, Nagore, Karikal, Porto Novo, Cuddalore, Pondicherry and Madras. India for Singapore, Batavia, Semarang and Soerabaya. Japanese Prince for Boston179 words
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Article393 1928-02-25 4 St. GEORGE THE MARTYR. (Church Of England.) Ist Sunday in Lent. 7-45 Litany, 8 a.m. Matins Hymn 112; 8-30 Holy Communion, Hymn 94. The Lord Bishop of Singapore will celebrate. 10 a.m. Matins (Chinese), 10.45 Holy Communion Chinese, 6 p.m. Evensong, Ps VI 82, Ps XXXII 115, Ps393 words
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Advertisement163 1928-02-25 4 DIGESTIVE TROUBLES CAUSED BY ACIDITY. Indigestion and most digestive troubles are caused by excess acidity due to the fermentation of food which remains in the stomach longer than it should do owing to weakened stomach muscles. As this acidity increases it sets up further fermentation, and the sufferer endures intense163 words
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Advertisement74 1928-02-25 4 TRY THEM TO-NIGHT. Once you have used Pinkettes, the dainty little laxatives, you will never go back to Salts, Oil, or drastic purgative pills. As gently as nature Pinkettes dispel constipation, regulate the liver, banish PinketteS bilious attacks and sick headaches, purify the breath, clear the skin. Your chemist can74 words
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Advertisement557 1928-02-25 4 imuuuinunnuHHiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiniuiiuii: I 5 FOR SALE. Get that Car for g your Leave from i B;St nd^ to WeUh s P rin 3«i-sJ 5 LEAVE CARS Ltd. I H(l t X j S Riadvh* OTHER OVERSEAS MEN E u »tcb. Pedigree. j g f c/ u Pinang G 3 From CEYLON.557 words
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Miscellaneous35 1928-02-25 4 Ldß k yOjkiy -Je '"A'i an,. GA- iii> ■T di TONIGHT And Till SUNDAY, 26th Feb. At 9-30 p.m.. NIGHTLY. The MERRY WIDOW THE BIGGEST PICTURE EVER SCREENED! with John GilbertPlan at ROBINSON PIANO CO.35 words
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Article813 1928-02-25 5 Prai Power Station. ELECTRIFICATION OF PRAI WHARVES. THE annual conference of the Engineering Association of Malaya which is being held in Penang today and to-morrow commenced this morning with an inspection of Prai Power Station. The Municipal Electrical Engineer (Mr. T. Rogers) conducted the inspection and in813 words
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Advertisement148 1928-02-25 5 i < VLJ The Food of Kings Court Physicians know the best and see I that Royal Babies have the best That is why Glaxo has been used with success in 5 Royal Nurseries. Only the best is good enough for your Baby, for is he not a King to148 words
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Advertisement103 1928-02-25 5 I ZT-T— H lIF'I 111 Illintr -rrr——— j i||jTHUF-ir"" a WHITEAWAYS HOSIERY VALUE I\ 4 11 11 Hosiery \i%. that will please you 1 AKE quite sure of looking t your best. We advise you to wear "‘THREE KNOTS” Quality Hosiery—the make of 3 makes—as ever unrivalled. Especially since the103 words
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Article267 1928-02-25 6 As the annual water famine now threatens us, it would be interesting to know when the Municipality intends to complete the waterworks !at Batu Feringhi, The Engineering Association of Malaya is visiting the new reservoir there to-day to inspect the works and to hear a lecture on267 words
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Article2150 1928-02-25 6 The return of the Court from Sandringham and the Opening of Parliament begins the London Lenton season in earnest —there will be more political entertaining than usual —and a number of dances for debutantes will take place before Easter. Hundreds of applications for presentation at Court has2,150 words
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Advertisement147 1928-02-25 6 We announce a special show of an r entirely new selection of ex- quisite evening gowns. X Prices range from 'v fashionable Metal Cloth, as well as the latest shades of Georgette, Satin and Lace are in- c^u^ec m A new and attractive display of flowers &c., at all prices.147 words
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Advertisement25 1928-02-25 6 “E>. O. Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. de O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday. ’lll25 words
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Miscellaneous26 1928-02-25 6 TIDE TABLES. To-day. High Water. Low Water. 2.1 C a.m. 9.12 a.m. 3.18 p.m. 9.34 p.m. To MORROW. 3.12 a.m. 9.43 a.m. 3.53 p.m. 10.98 p.m.26 words
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Article464 1928-02-25 7 SerZ J r Bernard A Remarkable Achievement. CAPTAIN HINKLER FETID IN AUSTRALIA. FED ERAI. GOVERNMENT’S ®IFT. li7, /< Captain Bert Hinkler was d (i f 1 lles frOtn his homehe a! compelled to land owing to engine trouble which ironically occurred just ajler the first vfrSerZ J r Bernard - 464 words
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Article40 1928-02-25 7 —Reuter. CUT IN CIVIL SERVICE ESTIMATES. London, February 24. 192 X Estimates for 497 Hu s*'a reduction of 1 -—-Reuter. Lisbon, February 24. hUB P«cled conspirators assInvestiu P°l’ce detectives who were 4 Ifi g their activities.— Reuter..—Reuter. - 40 words
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Article42 1928-02-25 7 —Reuter. WITHOUT DAMAGE. y, f okyo, February 24. with r. M arna Pru PHon has subsided I” minor, n'/n"' 116 damage reported that th« r.. J< 'Ontral Observatory states ••ter from h n ear any Bft rious disbe volcano.— Renter.•—Reuter. - 42 words
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502 1928-02-25 7 they had not done so badly.— Rugby Radio Service. PRIVATE BILL. COLONIAL SECRETARY AND EMIGRATION. DUTY TO THE DOMINIONS. The Bill which is to extend the benefits of the Empire Settlement Act passed its second reading in Parliament yesterday. The Colonial Secretary pointed out that itthey had not done so badly.—Rugby Radio Service. - 502 words
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Article115 1928-02-25 7 Reuter. CHARGES OF CONSPIRING FOR OVERTHROW OF POLAND. Warsaw, February 24. The trial has begun at Vilna of 56 persons alleged to belong to the White Ruthemian Communist Organisation, who are charged with indulging in activities calculated to overthrow the political and social order of Poland and detach. Reuter. - 115 words
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Article46 1928-02-25 7 —Reuter. NAVAL FORCE REQUIRED AT APIA. Wellington, February 24. A message from Apia says that 250 members of the illegal police organised by Mau were arrested by the White and Samoan Police, protected by an armed naval force from the cruisers Dunedin and Diomede..—Reuter. - 46 words
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Article343 1928-02-25 7 —Reuter. Ilford By-Election Lesson. STRONG CONSERVATIVE SEAT HELD. LIBERAL VOTES DOUBLED. The Ilford by election, caused by the death of Sir Frederick Wise, resulted in Sir George Hamilton (Conservative) being returned, Mr. Cornyns Carr, the Liberal candidate, polled twice the number of votes recorded by his—Reuter. - 343 words
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283 1928-02-25 7 .—Rugby Radio Service. BRITISH SUGGESTION CONSIDERED. INTERNATIONAL LOAN OF £50,000,000. A WORKING BASIS. The merits of Bi-lateral or Regional Treaties were considered at a meeting of the Security Committee at Geneva yesterday. Lord Cushendun pointed out that the scheme was still in its initial stages,.—Rugby Radio Service. - 283 words
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Article97 1928-02-25 7 —Reuter. ENQUIRY INTO QUESTION OF ILLICIT TRADE. London, Febiuary 24. The police are visiting the Chinese quarters in various ports of the United Kingdom in connection with the question of alien registration. Many Chinese enter the country and engage in various activities without registering under the—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article80 1928-02-25 7 I. Reuter. LYING IMPOTENT IN AMERICAN BANK VAULTS. New York, February 24. $5,000,000 worth of Soviet gold lies impotent in the vaults of New York banks, according to the Herald Tribune, in consequence of the Treasury Department’s ban in 1921, forbidding the admission of gold from the SovietI.—Reuter. - 80 words
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Article79 1928-02-25 7 SUCCESS OF FIRST MANHOOD SUFFRAGE VOTE. Tokyo, February 25. It is officially stated tlat over nine and a half millions voted at the elections, less than 20 per cent, abstaining, which is remarkable, considering it was the first occasion that manhood suffrage was tried out. It is understood79 words
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Advertisement35 1928-02-25 7 FOAMITE FIREFOAM. I Accidents will happen. Are YOU P re P *ke event of BOP Fire Protect your property Fosmite Fi re f° am and Set your mind at rest Durege Thomas, Ltd., PENANG. Agents.35 words
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Advertisement204 1928-02-25 7 Made specially nourishing q for Motorists O n *****5 y° u ten I can’t afford the time to stop f° r h l6^s, < Rowntree’s Motoring SpDy Chocolate has been specially I ma<^c with almonds and y n raisins to give the motorist a really nourishing meal he can enjoy204 words
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Advertisement577 1928-02-25 8 A QUICK WAY TO BANISH YOUR LUMBAGO TWO of De Witt’s Pills De Witt’s-Pills will re- taken with a drink move the cause of your of water just before you ailment. They will make go to bed. I) your kidneys healthy and That surely is an easy, C* 9 active577 words
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Advertisement17 1928-02-25 8 Order Your Copy of the Pinang Gazette to-day and look for last week’s solution in Monday’s issue.17 words
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Advertisement196 1928-02-25 8 Ĕ f <’ 1 le Major” I Unequalled. I I Made of the finest American leaf, I evenly filled in pure ribbed and I watermarked paper, and packed in I air-tight tins to ensure perfect I condition. 1 {Army Club! I CIGARETTES I- ĕ 50 s in airtight tins /W196 words
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Miscellaneous465 1928-02-25 8 “P. G.” CROSS-WORDS PUZZLE. COMPETITION. PUZZLE NO- 158. First Prize $5O. Second Prize $2O. Third Prize $lO and Four Consolation Prizes of $5 Each. We publish below our puzzle No. 158, entries for which close at 11 a. rr. on Saturday, March 3. CLUES. ACROSS. DOWN. 1- Luck. 1. A465 words
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Article674 1928-02-25 9 Mcssr s Ki \NH)Y and Co., Penang, hh! on Friday as follows: report ir u has had little to during the period under ric es of both Tin and lapsed further and no ovement would appear to j ..-iness has consequently I scale and prices all •lined674 words
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Article64 1928-02-25 9 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 24. h! Ji’ 24 New York. hr J H 25.33; Ama 204' Milan, 92.05; Berlin, Ik'Ji t IBJ7; Copenhagen, Er J'?’ Vienna, 34.63|; ridJJ*-U Helsingfors, 193| MadBuh J 2i e Athens, 368 i AirJJJ J 5: Kio, 5H Buenos 2/h i u’ 2(Rugby Radio Service.) - 64 words
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Article514 1928-02-25 9 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co’s share list at 11 a.m. to-day:— Yesterday. To-day. Share i. >» t>i 22« ca x oq oc c. S c. c. c. Mining. Bangrin Tin 33/6 35/- 34/3 35/6 BiungP .50 .52i .48 *.52 Ea'itern Siam Tin514 words
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Article97 1928-02-25 9 Jfessrs. Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd.. London February 22, spot £228.10s three months’ buying £231 and three months’ selling £231.55. London, February 23, Spot £228 three months’ buying £230.10s and three months’ selling £230.155. Messrs. Bousteadand Co., Ltd:— Yesterday’s quotation for Singapore refined tin $116.37fc per picul, business done97 words
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Article39 1928-02-25 9 Rubber Prices. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follows: Spot 46|c March 46|c April/June 47c July/Sept. 47c Easier. London Stocks estimated down 900 tone.39 words
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Article212 1928-02-25 9 Penang February 25, 1928. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 norm Cloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellere Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80s 00.00 nom. M 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom as on Copra Sundried $11.35 buyers 21/2/28 Rattans 11.15 sale Rattans Coarse 10.70 Green212 words
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Article125 1928-02-25 9 Penang, February 25, 1928. By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/3 27/32 4 months’ sight Bank 2/3 29/32 3 Credit 2/4 13/32 3 Documentary 2/4 15/32 Calcutta Demand Bank 154|'» 3 days’ sight Private 157 I 3 Bombay Demand Bank g Madras Demand Bank 154| Ss*125 words
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Article34 1928-02-25 9 The following new books have been received at the Library All Or Nothing, by J. D. Beresford. The Poor Gentleman, by lan Hay. 2 copiee. The Unburied Dead, by Stephen Me. Kenna.34 words
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Article327 1928-02-25 9 BLAKE COMPANY. WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW. February 22. Rubber steadily declines and the rubber share market is flooded with selling orders resulting in quotations falling to levels nut bought of a couple of months ago. We seen no signs of improvement at present and tl rush to dispose of anything marketable327 words
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Article57 1928-02-25 9 We are informed by Dr. Paul F. Russell, M. D., Director of the Straits Settlements Rural Sanitation Campaign, that after February 27 the office and laboratory will be m oved from the General Hospital to the new Government Health Offices on Beach Street opposite the57 words
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Article1111 1928-02-25 9 KENNEDY Co’S SHARE LIST NAMES. I j 4 g t eh a •RUBBER [Dollar.]' c S c c Allenby Rubber Co 2 21 2 50 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 81 2 00 Amalgamated Malay Estates 3 2f 3 50; Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 3 3C 3 50j Ayer Kuning1,111 words
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Advertisement114 1928-02-25 9 COLIC? I BMMOAIiOIWpJ 7 QUICK RELIEF Not only children but adults constantly suffer severe pains from over eating, change of food or drinking water. As a well known remedy for many years CHAMBERLAIN’S COLIC REMEDY has been relied on the world over to give quick relief from colic, diarrhoea and114 words
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Advertisement650 1928-02-25 9 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong.} Authorised Capital |50,000,0M issued and fully paid up 120,000,00* Reserve Funds:— Burling £6.000.00* BffYer 113,500,00* Peserve Liability of Proprietors 120,090,00* Head Office.—HONGKONG. Branches and Agencies. Amoy, Bangkok, Batavia, Bombay, Calcutta, Canton, Colombo, Chefoo, Dairen, Foochow, Hankow, Hongkew, Harbin, Haiphong, Hamburg, Iloilo,650 words
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Article840 1928-02-25 10 Degrees of Evil. STUDIED VENGEANCE OF THE STATE. Reports of State executions for murderers, both in England and America, have been so common of late that one is tempted to wonder how long these barbaric survivals are to be endured. Those people who uphold capital840 words
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Advertisement398 1928-02-25 10 1 L <■ z -<* Announcing THE NEW No. 1,000 LINE I R°NE? {“FINISHED ENDS” CABINET. 1 a<l Drawer fitted with ball bearing susPension slides. i I sis ij Central Auto Lock. Bronze Drawer Pulls I ■'-'-IfIOBWIi and Label .Holders. Stone enamelled to a P* flexible yet hard and j398 words
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Advertisement259 1928-02-25 10 There’s 1 nothing like Robb tor polishing BOOTS Ask always for RONUK BOOT POLISH, in ths mauve tins. SOLD EVERYV,':-l-:nE. RONUK, Limited, Portslade, Englani v J I IflU GARTERS were worn around your neck you’d change them frequently. Buy a fresh pair of Garters No Metal Can Touch You MANUFACTURERS:259 words
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Miscellaneous218 1928-02-25 10 STEP THIS WAY FOR Y’R GREATEST SHOW From Thursday, 23rd to Sunday 26th Feb s The renowned Cavalier of the films Ronald Colman and the Screen’s blonde Siren Viima Banky in a’ new revelation of talents and charm “The Magic Flame” 1° A tense, pulse quickening drama amidst the swirl218 words
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Article930 1928-02-25 11 liking for winning seats. Good Card-Holders.” In all forms of gambling there are two factors which in the long run determine who will win. The first factor is the odds, the srcond factor is the capital which the gambler has available. These two are of coequal importance. If930 words
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Advertisement222 1928-02-25 11 Your life in your hands! K K The deadliest germs are spread by H B infected people on the simplest B B things you touch. You cannot B 3 always help touching these people or the things they handle but B B YOU CAN purify your skin B B frequently.222 words
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Advertisement1373 1928-02-25 12 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. WMWW M» INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. H SSL S SiAjHlklßtt-. WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT HECTOR Mar. 1 Mara -illes, L adoo. Rotterdam an 1 Glasgow. TROILU3 Mir. 9 L udon, Rotterdim and Hamburg. e GLAUCUS Mir. 15 M vsMlhw, L mdon, Rotterdam and Hamburg.1,373 words
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Advertisement566 1928-02-25 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIT” AND APCAR LINE» (Companies Incorporated in England? MAIL, PABBINGER AMD CARGO 82&ViCg$ PenimulM» «nd Oriental 8. N. Co. tmdsr Sailings of contract with Hit Msjesty’e Govern- India 8. n. f L ment, London and Far East Mall Sefvles. i* r Outwards ftom London for China c «nd566 words
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