Straits Echo, 14 May 1912
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Title Section36 1912-05-14 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE UF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGH)» r ThF STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES aND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum PENANG, TUESDA*, 14-tli JIAY, 1912.» Single Copy, 10 cents. No. lA<*36 words
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Advertisement1005 1912-05-14 1 rf rou require a Tome and some* thing to nourish you Drink Head Guinness’s At ,1V sm Stout, and look for this label to nee that you get it. rpiANQ LEE <fc Co., Sole Agent». Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANG1,005 words
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Advertisement33 1912-05-14 1 Order it in Nip Bottles Dog's Head Guinness's Stout. The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm. Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANQ LEES& Co., Sole Agent s.33 words
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Article1041 1912-05-14 2 Poisoning due to meat is generally spoken l of as ptomain”-poisoning but this term 1 is inaccurate, most of the trouble being due to germs which develop in tamted meat, er even sometimes in healthy tissue. Outbreaks of such poisoning occur from time to time, and1,041 words
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Article236 1912-05-14 2 The silence into which Monna Lisa has retired since her disappearance from the Louvre remains unbroken. There have been rumors fro.u time to time that she never would return. The art world of Paris, according to English newspaper correspondents, now teems with a reason that236 words
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Article303 1912-05-14 2 The Companies do not guarantee the datts of arrival of these vessels but will emleavour as far as possible to ensure punctuality. From m Alor Star, (Kedah)— Tong Chuan, Mav 5.7.9,11, 13, 15, 17. 19, 2!, 23, 25, 27 29 and 31, and Kedah, May 6,8, 10*.303 words
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Advertisement65 1912-05-14 2 If -.Y W T—. _'-T t. THIS IS Waterbuv’s Meta’jo! 1 I Cod Live? C.-i Compovn^ L v 'IOtILES# The LiU :orientifc pre para tioi. cC D LIVL K OIL. I)<X.' .ill t*«it la claimed fur it and scdcs tiie old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomacl Highly re coinn65 words
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Advertisement10 1912-05-14 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Advertisement1413 1912-05-14 2 wm •sm. 1 m i ill mH ''Wy'" ■I/I'll, ''4'j a miiiiiikmi r i m Do you realize the immense importance of the unique superiority of »H othw preparations for cleansing the mouth and teeth »re the rew moments of application, the «tj-q-uc and re, ".f"f letrat s continue, gently1,413 words
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Article27 1912-05-14 3 Vessels i i item Agente Due Delta A steamer P. Ludwig Derfllinger Colombo AG.&Co. Singapore A.G.&Co. Singapore BM.&Co. Colombo BM.&Co. j 15tliMay. 18th 21st 28rd27 words
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Article21 1912-05-14 3 f Vessel* For Agents Leaves Delta Ast earner F. Ludwig Derjflinger Singapore Colombo Colombo Singapore A-G.&Co. A. BM.&Co. B. May.21 words
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Advertisement343 1912-05-14 3 Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Outward. j^ v 15 Delta connecting with Morea May 30 Arcadia AJarmors jiue 13 Assaye Moldavia Homeware. FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st class 2nd class fo Loudon by Sea $565-72 $377-14 T 0 Marseilles or Gibraltar $528-00 $358-29 CXTRA STEAMERS Intermediate Service. WITH excellent accommodation343 words
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Advertisement292 1912-05-14 3 SHIPPING. BRITISH INDIA ST*AM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT Co., Pcnar.g, Agents k KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAAF-T MAAT^CHAPPU (ROVii DUTCH PACKET,l iMPANi. For Deli, Asahan, Paneb and Singapore (Weekly). Deli and Batu Babi (Fortnightly). Deli and Langsa (Fortnightly). Singapore (direct) Connecting with Batavia and other Java etc. ports. (Fortnightly.) Sabang (direct), Olehleh,292 words
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Advertisement915 1912-05-14 3 nBMTSGm LLOYD, BUSMEN N. Y. K. IMPERIAL GERMIN' MAIL LIKE i fllHE fast and well-known ma.il steamers of this Company sail fortnightly from Bremen JL Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa Naples (connection Marseilles, Alexandra and vice versa), Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang, Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai, Tsingtau915 words
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Article, Illustration97 1912-05-14 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 226 —232 Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. t Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO —PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 iV.A-All business orni.uunications97 words
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Article852 1912-05-14 4 The Government Gazette arriving in Penang yesterday morning contained the draft of the amended Ports Bill, aud as Mr. Braddell in the Legislative Council last week had said that the Bill had been revised in view of the criticism of the original draft, we turned to it with some852 words
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Article406 1912-05-14 4 Captain R. H. Austruther, R.N., relieves Commodore Eyres as Commodore at Hongkong. The Bishop of Singapore was a guest of Mr. Ellerton, the District Officer at Kuala Kangsar, on Saturday. A Chinese lady of Sungei Siput accused two Sikh policemen of rape The Kuala Kangsar magistrate sentenced406 words
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Article330 1912-05-14 4 '|'o tub Editor of tub straits Echo Sir, May I, without attacking the tone or taste of your leading article in yesterday’s Echo quarrel with its logic I appreciate and admire the moral earnestness which animated it throughout, and I am glad we have amongst us a writer330 words
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Article75 1912-05-14 4 The preliminary inquiry into the case against Madarsah who was alleged to have caused the death of one Vaitbilingam at 99 Presgrave Street on the 2 th of last month was concluded this morning. The accused was committed for trial at the next Assizes. Mr B. E.75 words
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Article640 1912-05-14 4 Strike of Cartmen. For two hours and a half a day, a period of 90 minutes after nine in the morning and another of 60 minutes after four in the afternoon, Beach St. is now taboo to bullock carts and handcarts. The idea is to relieve the640 words
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Article329 1912-05-14 4 Written for the Echo.] To me the absorption of the Morning Leader by the Daily News is neither grateful nor comforting. The two papers, while advocating more or less the same political views, were different in their format. The Leader was a model of condensation it gave329 words
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Article719 1912-05-14 4 Mr. F. J. Pigott, in his annual rei*,* the .,.™l Hc WorkB Department published as a supplem.nt to the currj issue of the Government Gazette savs tl I the total expenditure of the servii f or l 9 n was 81,934.957, made up as fnii.' Singapore 8518,598,719 words
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Article149 1912-05-14 4 This is a dispute between Messrs. Gan Ngoh Bee and Ng 800 Bee over the Perak Coast Farm which began in 1907. Th® plaintiff (Ngoh Bee) claimed $lB,OOO from 800 Bee. The matter was referred to arbitration, the arbitrators being Cheah Choo Yew, Ong Hun149 words
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Article42 1912-05-14 4 The following business in tin ha® done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at slo*^ Tin is quoted in London to-day at 10s. cash and .£2OB three months’ sightRangoon rice is quoted here to-day $lBB per coyan.42 words
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Advertisement138 1912-05-14 4 “BACNO” MILK IS Pure Dutch Natural Milk (Full Cream) Sterilised by a new patented process'without the addition of any preservative whatsoever and has not the taste of boiled milk, noticeable in many so-called sterilised milks. OBTAINABLE ONLY AT GOON YEN 8 FRIENDS. PENANG AND TONG J00 8 CO.. PENANG. A138 words
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Advertisement32 1912-05-14 4 GoilOSan (in capsules) is well tolerated by the digestive apparatus no complication of any sort occurs, and its action is most favourable in Cystitis. Approved by the wading specialists of the day.32 words
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Article318 1912-05-14 5 (Echo Special. Singapore, May 14. Jules Paul de Boseck was charged at Singapore before Mr. Arthur with retaining ptolan property, pearls from the Queen of Siam’s famous necklace. Mr L. E. Gaunt represented the prosecution. Mr. Battenberg defended the accused. jlr Roland Braddell, barrister, gave pridence. He318 words
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Article56 1912-05-14 5 (Echo Special.) Singapore, May 14. The Pantai and Glenealv Estates are circularising the shareholders with regard to the proposed increases in their capital of $lOO,OOO each for the purpose of development in order to enable them to pay dividends. Pantai proposes to extend 100 *cres, Glenealv 30056 words
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Article42 1912-05-14 5 Echo S/ reinSingapore, May 14. Mr. lwatsubo, the Japanese dentist who ordered to pay $l,BOO damages to faptam David Jones recently, offered to pay 15 a month. The hearing, which was begun ,n the Singapore Supreme Court yesterday, adjourned.42 words
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Article33 1912-05-14 5 (Echo Sjfecial.} Singapore, May 14. A complimentary dinner was given to the Hon. W. C. Michell on the eve of his departure for Penang to act as Resident Councillor.33 words
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Article36 1912-05-14 5 (Reuter.) St. Petersburg, May 13. An order issued by General Sukhomlinoff, the Russian Minister of War, mentions that infantrymen who were in advance of the guns were wounded by shellfire during the recent manoeuvres.36 words
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Article20 1912-05-14 5 (Reuter.) London, May 14. The Reichstag has passed the Navy Bill w ‘thout amendment, only the Socialists °Ppo*ing.20 words
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Article86 1912-05-14 5 Reuter.) London, May 14. Reuter learns that the British Government’s approval of Count von Bieberstein’s appointment as German Ambassador in London was given on Saturday. He will arrive in London about the middle of June. The story of a special mission is described as fantastical nonsense. Germany is merely86 words
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Article28 1912-05-14 5 (Reuter.) Melbourne, May 13. At Melbourne Langford defeated the Chicago heavyweight, Barry, in eleven rounds. The referee stopped the fight. Barry was outclassed throughout.28 words
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Article31 1912-05-14 5 Reuter.) London, May 13. Lord St. Aldwyn has declined to grant the application of the South Wales coal-owners for a reduction of I}% in the general wage rate.31 words
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Article24 1912-05-14 5 Reuter London, May 14. Contrary to expectation the tailors’ strike in London is rapidly spreading. This afternoon 50,000 people were idle.24 words
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Article67 1912-05-14 5 {Reuter.) London, May 14. The Presidential campaign is waxing hotter. President Taft is going to address eighty meetings in Ohio. He has publicly appealed for the women’s votes in the Californian primaries to-morrow and is taking credit for the creatiou of the Children’s Care Bureau etc. Such67 words
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Article95 1912-05-14 5 Chinese Tibetans. {Reuter.) Calcutta, May 14. It is understood that negotiations between the Tibetans and the Chinese at Lhasa continue amicably. An early settlement may be hoped for on the lines of the Chinese laying down their arms and returning to China via Gyangtse. The Statesman’s correspondent at Kalirnpong wires95 words
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Article55 1912-05-14 5 {Reuter.) New York, May 14. A twelve-hours battle took place at Orozco between 5,000 Mexican rebels aud 5,000 Federals. The casualties on both sides numbered 500. The rebels abandoned ten guns and much ammunition They retreated, burning the bridges behind them. It is expected that they will make55 words
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Article30 1912-05-14 5 {Reuter.) London, May 14. The outlook has improved in the Louisiana cities. The rain has ceased though there is still a danger of the bursting of the leveea.30 words
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Article30 1912-05-14 5 (Reuter.) London, May 13. Sir George Reid, High Commissioner for Australia in London, has arrived in Berlin on an important mission regarding extended German- Australian commercial relations.30 words
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Article26 1912-05-14 5 (Reuter.) London, May 13. The work of clearing the Dardanelles of mines is progressing satisfactorily. It is expected that it will be completed tomorrow.26 words
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Article66 1912-05-14 5 {Reuter.) London, May 14. From July 1 the Sleeping Sickness Bureau becomes the Tropical Diseases Bureau, with increase of funds contributed by the Imperial government, India, South Africa, Sudan, Ceylon, the Malay States, West Africa, West Indies and Figi. The annual income is .£3,000. The new bureau66 words
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Article89 1912-05-14 5 {Reuter.) London, May 13. The Italians have occupied the islands of Caxo, Scarpanto, Piscopi and Nisera. They are sending garrisons. The authorities, who wer* made prisoners, were despatched to Italy. Fight at Tobruk. Rome, May 14. The Italian troop* were surprised by Arabs at Tobruk but drove them89 words
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Article471 1912-05-14 5 Soccer. The Central Union Athletic Club met the Free School on the latter’s ground yesterday evening in a friendly game of soccer. The Unionists won by 2 goals to nil. The Central Union meet the Crescent Star Sports Club this evening at Colman’s Park. After the match the members471 words
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Article315 1912-05-14 5 Arrivals. Per s.s. Klang, 13th May, from Singapore Capt. and Mrs. Kerr, Dr. Lomas, Mr. C. H. Barber, Mr. and Mrs. Lip Buay, Mrs. Nuam, Miss Ngo, Mr. Goh Lai Keat, Mr. Hick, Mr. Goldenberg, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Wee Kim Cheng, and Mr. Quake Geok \we. From Port Swettenham315 words
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Article55 1912-05-14 5 To-day. 28th Day of 3rd Moon Bi»«l, Golf Club, 6 pm. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. btraits Cinematograph, Penang 'load. Matsuo’s Japanese Cinematograph, Penang Road. To-M.lt. row. 29t.h Day of 3rd Moon. Newmarket Stakes. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Straits Cinematograph. Penang Road.55 words
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Advertisement44 1912-05-14 5 this modern Twentieth Century, the man who’s well that win* weak and ever ailing, 1* the greatest of all sins. Ann there’s but one way of keeping Always fit, and well, and strong. taking "Woods* Peppermint Cure, hsn jo* cough— ’twill right the wrong44 words
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Advertisement26 1912-05-14 5 The first violent inflammatory symptoms quickly disappear after treatment with Riedel’s Onnnaan Capsules. No bettor prepaparation now on the n \rket. Certified bv the leading Specialists.26 words
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Advertisement8 1912-05-14 5 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure8 words
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Advertisement144 1912-05-14 5 POLICE NOTICE. Beach Street between the Clock Tower and Market Street is closed for Bullock and Hand Carts from 9—10.30 a.m. and from 4—5 p.m. Bullock and Hand Carts may not ply for hire on Weld Quay but must wait till sent for in the stands provided in the neighbouring144 words
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Advertisement646 1912-05-14 5 General Manager for large Motor and Carriage Work». Apply stating previous experience and salary required to “E 14-5-12 361 c/o Straits Echo. For an Estate in Perak Two Assistants, Britishers Preference given to men with a few years’ experience in planting. Apply forwarding copies of testimonials and staling salary required646 words
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Article69 1912-05-14 6 O,nepers, Br. 340, Lyon», 13th M»y. Singapore, 11th May, Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Hok Canton Br. 294, Gully, 14th May, Teluk Aneon, 13th May» Gen.— E. S.' oo.,Ltd. Ranee, Dut. 253. SchmalfuM, 14th May, -Deli, 18th May, Gen.-H. L. Janet NicoU, Br. U 476, Crighton, 14th I May, Tongkah,69 words
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Article47 1912-05-14 6 14th Mat. Indragiri for Deli and mtu Bahra. Atjeh, for Langsa, T. Semawe, Olehleh and Pulo Weh. T<mg Ghay Un, for Trang. Omapere, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Hebe, for Teluk Anson. Mambang, for Setul. Pangkor, for Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang, for Port Swettenham and Singapore.47 words
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Article294 1912-05-14 6 For Yen—Per Jit Seng, to-morrow, 7 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah)— Per Kedah, tomorrow, 7 a.m. Negapatam and Madras —Per Thongwa, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Tongkah—‘■Per Mtdm>ca,\f>-mo*ro'W, 4 p_n*-, Port Swettenbam and Singapore—Per Taroba, 16th instant, 3 p.m. i Singapore, China and Japan—Per t 16th instant, 5 p.m. On W294 words
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Article133 1912-05-14 6 Phnanq, 14th Mat. (tty eomrtesy of the Chartered Bank.) fjr idon, Demand Bank 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 s s 3 Credit 2/4» 3 Documentary.. 2/4Jf utta, Demand Bank B» 1744 3 dayB* sight Privet»» 1754 cj< iubay, Demand Ban- 174$ Vi-ulmein, Demand Bank 1734 8 days* sight Private133 words
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Article212 1912-05-14 6 Gold Ixaf Black Pepper no stoc White Pepper 29f buyers Tiung Peppx*) 23. —sellers Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 120 —sellers Pickings ...110 —sales Nutmegs 110 s. 23. —buyers No. 1 .8 20 sa/*'Sugar 2 810 sales (Baskei 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed; 10.70 buyers C Taiibuu ‘9o. se le 8212 words
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Article166 1912-05-14 6 Penan»*, 14th Mat. 1912 Beef c t*' Soup por eattk 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30* Tongue... ’>5 Feet 15 Heart Liver perca-t» 55 Pork Pork pe» oji.t 32 Pig’» Head... Tongue f Muttow per lb. Head166 words
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Article1941 1912-05-14 6 •M gB 0 1905' 1905 l:'i|o 1909 1906 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 «904 1909 150,000 200,000 750,000 1 boO.OOO K.j.1,200,000] 500,000 $1,000,000 390,000 600,000 205,000 I 100,000 200.000 1909 '909 1905 1909 1910 1904 1906 1909 1909 1909 1909 1903 1910 1909 1909 1905 1905 1906 1909 19091,941 words
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Advertisement34 1912-05-14 6 Source of Sleeplessness. The moit common cause of insomnia is disorders of the stomach. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and enable you to sleep. Jor sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.34 words
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Advertisement80 1912-05-14 6 Muscular Rheumatism. When your shoulder is so lame that every movement of your arm pains you severely vou may know that you have muscular rheumatism. Prompt relief may be had by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and massaging the affected parts with the palm of the hand at each application. Do80 words
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Advertisement113 1912-05-14 6 Sfriiaed Ankle. A sprained ankle may as a rule be cured in from three to four days by applying Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and observing the directions with each bottle. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. CHAPOTEAUTS Uoi NO CURATIVE TASTI PRINCIPLE NO OF SMELL COD NO LIVER NAUSEA OIL113 words
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Article1037 1912-05-14 7 Intervention by the great Powers is the best way, say some, to stop the Italo-Turkish war, which has in it elements of danger that may kindle a general conflagration. This I solution is seriously discust by the European press, but it has its difficulties —govern- 1 ments1,037 words
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Article358 1912-05-14 7 Official Minutes. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Thursday the 26th April, 1912. Present. W. Peel, Esq., President. W. T. Chapman, Esq. Quah Beng Kee, Esq. Yeoh Guan Seok, Esq. 1. The minutes of the last meeting are read and confirmed. 2. The President358 words
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Advertisement731 1912-05-14 7 Bandoengsche Kininefabriek JAVA QUININE. Largely used by Hospitals and Estates. Packed in 1 Kilo Pins at $l2-50 per tin. Special price for large quantities. G. H. SLOT CO., PENANG. Runnymede Hotel. northam road—seaside. The Most Comfortable Hotel in Penang. The Best Food in Penang. Under Special European Supervision. The Best731 words
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Advertisement69 1912-05-14 7 THIS IS IT! Waterbary’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound r iS i~ ft ■7*l I |T ir c*. i LMHLLESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre- J puraticn of COD LIVER j OIL. Does all thai is j claimed foi it and s-uper- i sedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset69 words
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Advertisement176 1912-05-14 7 How to Keep Well. Constipation brings many ailments in its train and is the primary cause of much sickness. Keep your bowels regular madam, and you will escape many of the ailments to which women are subject. Constipation is a very simple thing, but like many simple things, it may176 words
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Advertisement868 1912-05-14 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dt. Alien 8 Co., Phi, 0. S. A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. MBIDING AT ho.\fil a,.Penang Rond, k few 4oou from the Euten sol OrienUl Hold. K:& COM PANY, Shanghai Carpenters 8* Furnishers. 4, PENANG ROAD. High-class Household Furniture kept in stock and made868 words
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