Straits Echo, 15 October 1913
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Title Section35 1913-10-15 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES a»D THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 11. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 15th OCTOBER 1913. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 23735 words
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Advertisement995 1913-10-15 1 If you reqnir n T.mio and nomathing' to nourish you, drink DOC'S HEAD GUINNESS'S STOUT and look for thi« label 1 that 7<m g*4 il TIANO LEE tt C*., Sola Agaata. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SAND1LANDS, BUTTERY 3 Co., AGENTS FOR PENANG F. M. S. DAVID995 words
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Advertisement22 1913-10-15 1 TIGER BRAND CEMENT. N'2SS «7 Vi 54 K 4* r •?> ?5 V- p. 0% IN <? TO ro $2 BEST FOR ALL PURPOSES.22 words
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Advertisement90 1913-10-15 2 NATU n W-i l r LION BRAND. (STEiaiZEt) J X: Grand Prix: QL y p «is 1900 St. Louis I 904 Y /K ,rs »iU* 1893. •893. I89q Br* 40 11 j89JKSf^ >: Ebr'^V 11 ■**5* Schutimarlic a **il*. Cxpoptgejellsdjaft Bose!) 4 ARen Mecklenburg (Deui*M* nd MADE in gekmant *<s^90 words
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916 1913-10-15 3 Alongside of papers in the European languages we have now a large and rapidly increasing number of Chinese newspapers. Unfortunately they are a sealed book to the majority, but there is no question but that what these papers put before their readers is916 words
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Article672 1913-10-15 3 We cannot conceive what the Government hope to achieve by the erratic and confuting policy they are adopting in connect ion with the deatruction of locusts. It was only the other day that our Kuala Lumpur contemporary plaintively pointed out that the Agricultural Department seemed to672 words
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Article110 1913-10-15 3 OSTOBER, 1913. H. W. L. W. H. W. L. W. Date. A.M. A.M. P.M. P.M. 15th 12.06, 6.38, 12. U, 642 16th 12.30, 6.04, 12.14, 7.06 17th 12.55, 7.59, 1.09, 7.28 18th 1.20, 7.53, 1.36, 7.49 19th 1.44, 8.1", 2.02, 8.00 20th 2.09, 8.44, 2.29, 831110 words
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Advertisement83 1913-10-15 3 Children's Coujhs. Why let the children rack their little bodies iu such a distressing manner when J"U can so easily cure their colds with a l*’ttl« of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1 or sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. MARTIN’S Pit f I’rtrch ntmidy for all 1 -ro|ularlttoa I hou 183 words
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Advertisement217 1913-10-15 3 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912. F.M.S. Indi»n Immitrition Fund Ordiiuoce 1911.” OF INDIAN LABOUR -E-J are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during th«i months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return217 words
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Advertisement171 1913-10-15 3 It Never Fail?. Chamberlain’* Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is all its name implies. It cures diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adultg, and the most violent cises of cramp colic or pain in the stomach give way to a few doses of this medicine. Safe, sure, always cures.171 words
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Article165 1913-10-15 4 Oopack, Br. s.s., 2.517, Hannez. Oct 14. Cardiff, Sept. 11, Gen —W. M. A Co. Kum Sang Br. 2,077, Wheeler, Oct. 14, Calcutta, Oct 8, Gen.—B. A Co. Perak, Br. s.s., 238, Glenda Oct. 14, Malacca, Oct. 11, Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Saigon Maru, Jap. s.s., 3,311, Yamaguehi, Oc*.165 words
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Article54 1913-10-15 4 October 15. Tara, for Negapatam and Madras. Saigon Maru, for Colombo and Tuticorin. Alma, for Deli. Pungah, for Traug and Pang Nga. Atjeh, for Langaa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and S .bang. Holt Canton, for Teluk Anson. India, for Singapore, China and Japan. Flying Drayoa, for Port W54 words
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Article299 1913-10-15 4 Fo» Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Ban Lee, to-morrow, 8 am. Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Kedah, to-morrow, 8 a.m. Deli—Per Malaya, to-morrow, noon Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca —Per Perak, to-morrow, 1pm. Trang—Per Trang, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Sweitenham and Singapore—Per Taroba, to-morrow, 3pm Dindings, Sitiawan and Teluk299 words
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Article121 1913-10-15 4 Penang, October 15. {By courtrsy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 y 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4, 3 Credit 2/4f #l 3 Documentary 2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Re 173* 3 days’ sigLt Private 175* Bombay, Demand Bank 173^ Moulmeio, Demand l ank 172* 3 days’ right Private121 words
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Article206 1913-10-15 4 Gold Leaf ...164.40 Black Pepper 16.— sales White Pepper 29.12* sellers Trang Pepper 24 nominal Cloves ...39 out of season Mace ...120 nominal Pickings 65. —buyers Nutmegs 110 s. 25.— sellers No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar 2 5,50 sales B isket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 12.50 buyers r Tahbuu...206 words
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Article154 1913-10-15 4 Penang, October 15. Beef— cts Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head Feet Z Tongue Mutton per lb154 words
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Article2458 1913-10-15 4 I I I C3 j "c.2 Number of a. .1 *g Capital. Shares t 3 Diridends. Name. issued. 12 ►»312 Pi o g j# o X Pm j® Ph P5 qq O* 1909 1910! 1911-1912 1913] 1U2BER DOLLAR SHARES. p.c. p.c. j I p.c. 1009 450,000 130,000 ill j2,458 words
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Advertisement12 1913-10-15 4 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails, Is. 6d12 words
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Advertisement56 1913-10-15 4 Dark is the night with a darker sky, Studded with clouds rolling heavily, With a driving gale we steadily sail ’Midst the noise of the elements’ revelry. The thunders boom and the lightnings gleam, The wild sea surges o’er the beam, Yet ’midst the carnage we feel secure. For we’re56 words
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Advertisement55 1913-10-15 4 liimmimmniiimniiiuiiimimiiiumuyuitimumiiii.. THIS IS IT iiiiiiiiniiinm WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELCSS ODORLESS Ctl uTjrT.I 22 The latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Docs all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the medical profession. OF ALL CHEMISTS55 words
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Article853 1913-10-15 5 A meeting of tbo Municipal Commissioners was held in the Municipal Offices yesterday afternoon when there were present Messrs. W. Peel (President), John Mitchell, 'W. T. Chapman, Quah Beng Kee, Lim Eow H< ng and Yeoh Guan Seok; with Messrs. L A. C. Biggs, Municipal Secretary, Rnd853 words
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Article1044 1913-10-15 5 MONOTONOUS LIFE ON THE CORAL REEF. Thi Mail Boat and the Barrel. Cyril H. McDermott has written the fallowing article for the Times of Ceylon aud it should prove of interest to many of our readers who have experienced a few months in the Cocos A casual observer1,044 words
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Article1323 1913-10-15 5 Claim Dismissed. Before Mr. A. V. Brown in the District Court yesterday afternoon tbs case was resumed in which Mrs. A. Schmidt was sued by one Anua Wong, who claimed $5OO as damages for slander, the slander consisting in the plaintiff being charged with the theft of $521,323 words
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Article330 1913-10-15 5 Plenty of Promise for the Future, j Mr C. Hummel, the acting Conservator of Forests, has written a very interesting paper dealing with the value of the forests of the Malay Peninsula. Owing to the infancy of the Department and the limited amount of work it330 words
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Article58 1913-10-15 5 To-pat. 16th Day of 9th Moor. The Grand Opera Co King Street Theatre, Ali Baba and The Forty Thieves.” Anglo Chinese School Cadets, Rifle Exercises, 4 p.m Baud, Esplanade, 6 pm. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. Drury Lace Cinematograph, Druij Lane. To-xorko». 17th Day58 words
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Advertisement684 1913-10-15 5 St. ANDREW’S BALL 1913. SCOTSMEN intending to subscribe to the Bill to b« held io the Town Hall, Penang, on the *28th November, are requested to send their subsc<iptions 5.0, together with names and address of guests, to the Treasurer, Mr. T. McDowali, Mercantile Bank, Penang, before the 14th instant.684 words
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Advertisement15 1913-10-15 5 WANTED AT ONCE. Shorthand Typist. Offers to 10-10-13 675 A B C c/o Slraitt Echo15 words
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Advertisement125 1913-10-15 5 SINGAPORE and STRAITS DIRECTORY, 1914. ALL PAPERS in the Lands of the public referring to the Dire tory should be returned to the Publishers nt onc e. Firms, Planting Companies or in- ividuals whose names were omitted from tie Directory for this year, and who desire their names to appear125 words
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Advertisement564 1913-10-15 5 MUNICIPAL NOTICE b r IS HEREBY GIVEN that ll the books containing the Annual Valuation of and rates imposed on all > buildings and lands situate 1 within the i Municipality of George Town, Penang, for i the year 1914, are open to the inspection of Ratepayers at the Municipal564 words
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Article, Illustration98 1913-10-15 6 FaMiahed daily (except Sunday* tad pdbfie T holiday*) at ran CRITERION PRESS, Ln. No. 59, Beach Street, Pen*'g. Fbiob 1 Daily Local tS4 per annua. OaUUtion... Pottage Extra. Hail Edition (Pool Fro#) $17.50 oablb add****: “ECHO—PENANG. H Telephone Not. Echo 586 Printing Department 543 M.M.— All kuIMM98 words
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Article1373 1913-10-15 6 During the five years of Lis Premiership Mr. Asquith has had quite an exceptional amount of legal preferment to drip nse and on the whole he has strengthened the Judiciary by the recipients he has chosen. Taken by and large, tin announcements made by Reuter yesterday would1,373 words
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Article179 1913-10-15 6 According to.a Chinese telegram from Singapore. Mr Tsii Y'uan-pei. formerly Minister of Education in Mr. Tang ShacYi’s Ctb’.net, who in company with Tang Sino yi and Wang Chao min recently wired ft) l res d Mit Y u«u from Shanghai requesting him to resign, is now at179 words
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Article961 1913-10-15 6 (From Our Oicn Correspondent.) Taipiog, October 15. Lady Swettenham, who lias motored over from Kuala K&ngsar to bare a look at Taiping, must bare fouod the place very much changed since the days when her Ladyship graced the Residency. Taiping in her time was in the condition d961 words
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Article1025 1913-10-15 6 Reuter wired to-day Silvia arretted everybody knew it was Christabel’s aunt!^ That is real fame 1 e The Inspector of W and Maas Uro would do well to turn bis attention to t? r itinerant vendors of ice, some of whom are told, give very short weight though1,025 words
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Advertisement285 1913-10-15 6 O. Hotel. -:o> SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY. oonnncmnnnnnnmnnpcinnnanEinncDO 0 0 n n n u n n n n n I FOR D n n n n n n n n n n n THE BEST PROVISIONS. a n 0 0 oouuannnannnnnnnnnnannnanncDO TWO USEFUL BOOKS for THE MOTORIST 8 THE285 words
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Article709 1913-10-15 7 FIRST DAY S RESULTS. Owing to a break-down i u the wires we did not receive the Singapore race results from our correspondent to-day, but from another source we learn that the following were the winuers 1.—The Pavilion Stakes.-2-30 p.m Value $600. A felling Race. A handicap for709 words
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Article48 1913-10-15 7 (Reuter.) London, October 15. The Cabinet meeting to-day is regarded as the most important meeting for y«ars and elaborate precautions are being taken to prevent Suffragette attacks. The Ministers, it is expected, will deal with the Irish problem, the Land Campaign, and the Chief Justiceship.48 words
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Article435 1913-10-15 7 GRAPHIC PICTURES. (Renter.) London, October 14. Interviews with the passengers of the Carmania, which is in London, wireless messages from the Or otter Kurfuertt, Kroonland, Devonian, Czar and Touraine, and striking photographs of the burning Voltumo *nd the rescuing ships give vivid pictures of the disaster, though435 words
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Article151 1913-10-15 7 l Reuter.) London,' October 14. The following are the probables with tkeir riders, for the Ceaaiewitch Stakes (2} miles) which will be run at Newmarket to-morrow Rivoli (F. Wootton), La Vaine (Whalley), King Midas (F. Templeman), Warlingham (R. Crisp), Fantasio (Walter Griggs), Wagstaff (Piper), Night Hawk (Wheatley), Absolute151 words
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Article50 1913-10-15 7 Fartial Failure. (Reuter.) Simla, October 14. The continued failure of the September rains resulted in a partial failure of the Autumn harvest in parts of the United Provinces, Rajputana, Central Provinces and Central India. The Government has sanctioned an advance of thirty lakhs to the United Provinces.50 words
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Article33 1913-10-15 7 (Reuter. Lon doD, October 15. Sir Henry Lionel Galway, Governor of Gambia, has been appointed Governor of South Australia iu succession to H. E Admiral Sir Day H. Bosanquet.33 words
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Article25 1913-10-15 7 (Reuter.) London. October 14. Prince Arthur of Connaught, who is an officer in the Scots Greys, has been promoted a major.25 words
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Article21 1913-10-15 7 (Reuter.) London, October 15. Miss Svlvia Pankhurst was arrested on entering the room at a Suffragist meeting at Poplar.21 words
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Article20 1913-10-15 7 (lieuter.) Chantilly, October 14. Duncan, with a score of 301, has won the French Open Golf Championship.20 words
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Article776 1913-10-15 7 THE FIRST IN PENANG. The first divorce case in this Settlement was heard this morning before Mr. Justice W. W. Fisher in the 8upreme Court, the petitioner being Irene Taylor who applied for a divorce from her husband Harry William Taylor. Mr. W. McKnight Young, who appeared776 words
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Article175 1913-10-15 7 Yeater Jay. To-day. Biaa or Buyer» Seller» Buyer# Seller» Fall. RUBBER. a. d. a. a. d. a d. Anglo Malay ..7 9 8 74 7 44 8 3 —44 d Bukit Mertajam. 19 13 18 3 1 Chersonese 2 3 17 2 1 16 —M Con.. Malaya 6 14175 words
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Article61 1913-10-15 7 Tit. Riec and Copra. The following busness in tin has been done to-day Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 100 tons at 192.30 Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 6\ $91.75 To'al 106 J tons. Tin is quote-1 in to-day at 10s. cash and £lB4 12s. 6d. three months’ sight Rangoon rice61 words
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Article1776 1913-10-15 7 HALF YEARLY MEETING. Mr. John Mitchell presided at the halfyearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce which was held at the Chamber yesterday afternoon. The other gentlemen present were the Hon. Mr. R. Young and Mr. H. A. Low Messrs. Adamson, Gilfillan A Co, Ltd.1,776 words
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84 1913-10-15 7 The second auction of the Penang Chain- ber of Commerce Rubber Association was held to-day, when 14,241 lb. were offered for sale and 13,821 lb. were sold at the follow- ing prices Sheet Smoked 89 to $ll5 Unsmoked 89 to 96 Crepe No. 184 words
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Advertisement421 1913-10-15 7 WANTED IMMEDIATELY A COMPETENT ENGINEER for a MINE in Kopah to look after Gas Engine, Sand Dredging and Turbino Pumps and Electric Plant Applications, with copies of testimonies, stating salary required to be sent to TAN PAIK HU AT, PUKET (TONGKAll). 15-10-13 687 POSITION UNRIVALLED IN LONDON, ENGLAND. THE f421 words
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Article4912 1913-10-15 8 ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES. The annual distribution of prizes of the Penang Free School took place yesterday evening at the achool premises. Among those present were the Hon Mr \V Evans, Resident Councillor, and Mrs Evans, Mr and Mrs W A Bicknell. Mrs R H Tinhorn, Mr4,912 words
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Advertisement377 1913-10-15 8 Programme for To-night AT Drury Lane Cinematograph Co. In Drury Lane Theitre Hall. The Luck of the Red Lion. Hppworth. Unknown China. Cosmo. Art and Devotion. Cines. Father’s Forty Winks Butcher. Her Better Self. Barker. Was He A German Spy Hepworth. Friscot as an Airman. Ambrosio. Officer 174. Imp. Flapper’s377 words
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Advertisement20 1913-10-15 8 TO LET UNFURNISHED. Bungalow, No. 45, Scotland Road. Suitable for European Residence. Applr to OWNEK, 2, Light Stred' 13-10-13 67920 words
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Article26 1913-10-15 9 Vessels irons Agents Due India Colombo A.G.ACo. loth Oct. China Singapore A.G.ACe. 18th ft (Jiifirtnau Singapore B.M.AOo. 21st I'rint Eitel Friedrich Colombo BM.ACo. 23rd26 words
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Article27 1913-10-15 9 r tm»U For Age*i$ Lfavea I nd ta Chit, a Smp«for« A-O.ACo. Oct. Ooitmbo A.G.ACo. Gneuenan Prim Eitel Colombo B.MACo. P r%tdneh Singapore B.M ACo. li27 words
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Advertisement461 1913-10-15 9 P.&O. At XL S.N.C Expected Arrivals and Departures. 1913 Mall Servlet Outward. Oct. lt> India connecting with a t. Medina „S0De\anha„ s s. Mongolia Not. 13 Assays s s. Macedonia it 37 Delta s.s. Malwa Homeward Jan. Date. 1913 Oct. 18 Not. Stwroer. D with S.S. London. •China 1 Delta461 words
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Advertisement1609 1913-10-15 9 <SH I P Rl NG.> it. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Mtrrstm. lloyd, deem. Fob INTENDED TO SAIL. Steamer. Singapore (Three times a week). a ia nia Port Swettenbam and Singapore. (Twice a week). Thur7l6th Oct., 4 p m. Fri. 17th Oct., 4 p.m. Sat. 18th Oct, 4 p.m.1,609 words
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2361 1913-10-15 10 Of Kangaroo*. Kangaroos in confinement rauit bo confessed to be semethiug of a disappointment. j The very name is so suggestive of the absurd that one feels justified in expecting more enteitainment from the creatures than they are commonly willing to furnish. You may lucky2,361 words
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Advertisement112 1913-10-15 10 Diphihem- How It May Bt Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracts when the child has a cohl. The cold prepares the child’s system for th** reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there are ca«* <.f diphtheria iu the neighbourhood children ih-t have colds should l>e kept at borne and112 words
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Advertisement65 1913-10-15 10 Sunshine and Common fens*. Dou’t doctor your blood f r rbnim uism. Use an external application of Chaoil>9i Iain’s Pa n Balm. Iu a few day? it will get you up and out in'o the su* shine, then nature will restore the rich red blood t«> y«ur veins and soon65 words
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Advertisement183 1913-10-15 10 Chtn berUift’s Pain Balm. There ia nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness, cramps of the musde®, bruises and like injuries as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It will effect a cure in less time tbau any other treatment. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. A CHAPOTEAUT ■s LADIES SAFE183 words
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Advertisement153 1913-10-15 10 Read! “The National Review” (CHINA). PUBLISHED WEEKLY AT SHANGHAI The Authority on Chinese Affairs. It i» in the closest fetich with the progressive Government Authorities and influences those mainsprings of development now coming so rapidly into play in the Republic. 14/* per annum postage free. Local Agent: —Khoo Hock Tye,153 words
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Advertisement261 1913-10-15 10 YOU MAY REST ASSURED that Beecnam's Pills will be of great service to you if your stomach is out of order or your liver is sluggish. The conditions of life in these days are so strenuous that nearly everybody is at times, overtaken by various derangements of the digestive organs.261 words
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Advertisement99 1913-10-15 11 BY APPOINTMENT THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY. THE INDIA OFFICE. CONTRACTORS TO THE WAR OFFICE. ALSO THE GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS IN SINGAPORE, MALACCA AND THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. Milkmai ILK IMPORTANT In order to thoroughly introduce our new FAMILY SIZE Tin (1* pint) of iHiLKMiiD mural STERILIZED MILK. WK ARE SELLING IT AT99 words
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Advertisement1463 1913-10-15 12 EUROPEAN AGENCY. BANKING AND TRADING CORPORATION, Tfce Insular Life Assurance Co., Limited. WHOLESALE Indents promptly exe-, cuted at lowest cash prices for all kinds of British and Continental goods, including:— Books and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Chemicals and Druggists’ Sundries, China, Earthenware and Glassware, Cycles, Motors and Accessories, Drapery,1,463 words
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