Straits Echo, 21 January 1914
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Title Section35 1914-01-21 1 Straits Echo I.iLY CHRONICLE Or EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 21st JANUAKY, 1914. Sinjle Copy, 10 cent], No. 1735 words
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Advertisement1249 1914-01-21 1 .E**If yon reqniia a TonJn and goajcth'Dfr to nourish you, drink DOC'S HEAD GUINNESS'S STOUT and look for ILla label rs\ i r. to CM that Kr you gat it TIANO LEE 9 Ca., Sal* Agcata. < r imiiimcsaaiciMa9r::u 9 V \J Andrew Usher C SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS.1,249 words
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Advertisement14 1914-01-21 1 vaai tioe* hand cement ‘MD&S £s< <*S 5* =J5 °e ?> PEST FOE ALL PURPOSES.14 words
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Advertisement117 1914-01-21 2 NAT u M i 8 5 i_rv k L r w fjil iA ct. (STERILIZED) J A m Wv K s/ v^ra-^v Grand Prix: 4 (?A V Paris ,9 <W St. Louis 1904. ‘’“"■“ill..: SIIO. M'"'" 1 1 '"3. B"""“ S C* 1 93 «*£V <“* Ebr«»; s. '899 Kol-Ajs^117 words
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Article1042 1914-01-21 3 The visit, to the Far East last year of Dr. 1 Charles W. Elict. (’resident Emeritus of Harvard University, created coisider&ble icteiest both in China and Japan. On personal grounds alone Lie was assured of a heartv recepti n iu both countries, but t. s ificial credeutial*1,042 words
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663 1914-01-21 3 The Question of a State Religion. Last Saturday a representative of the Peking Gazette had an interview with the Premier on the religious problem, and the tollcwiug is the summary thereof The Premier said that this Republic is in its infancy, and should there be663 words
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Article295 1914-01-21 3 There are always a number of comfortable, sedentary people who desire to use violence as a punishment and a cure for various ills but the limit of stupid brutality is surelv reached in th° advocacy by a doctor, in a lecture to the London Medical Society, of295 words
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Advertisement342 1914-01-21 3 t I J® -5>®®®®C® RICH K? CL j s. r\ rA .AX -N w -N V+i r*> .2^N£> ir a a ,**v 'jr t ,*H fi •’A* r: t f* ri (5) Sole Importers, Straits Settlements 8 Malay Peninsula, 1 ADAMSON, GILFILLAN 8 Co., Ltd., SINGAPORE, PENANG MALACCA. ®®®®®®<§ The342 words
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Advertisement11 1914-01-21 3 For Chronic Chast Cnmp’a ntf, Wood»’ Great Pappermint.Cure, 1«. r d11 words
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Advertisement486 1914-01-21 3 b 2 The World'; irrice An indescribably de* lightful sensation is procured by those who accustom themselves, immediately before retiring to rest, to clean their teeth and rinse their mouths with the dentifrice and mouthwash Odol. Odol penetrates the cavities of the teeth and impregnates the whole mucous membrane of486 words
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Article76 1914-01-21 4 Perak, Br. s.s., 258, Dyason, Jan. 20, Malacca, Jan- 18, Gen. —E. 8. Co., Ltd. Jin Ho, Br. s.s., 110. Harding, Jan. 20, Avahan, Jan. 19, Gen. —E. 8. Co., Ltd. Janet Nitoll, Br. 8., 474. Hunter, Jan. 20, Tavoy, Jan. 19, Gen. —E. Co., Ltd. Teetta, Br. s.s.,76 words
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Article46 1914-01-21 4 January 21. Teetta for Negapatam and Madras. Qhee Thye, for Alor Star (Kedah). Kedah, tor Alor Star (Kedah). Alma, for Deli. Jin Ho, for Asahan. Perak, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Hok Canton, for Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping.46 words
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Article280 1914-01-21 4 Fob Deli —Per Malaya, to-morrow, 9 a m. Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang —Per Speelman, to-morrow, 10 a m. Singapore, China and Japan —Per China, to-morrow, 2 p-m. Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan—Per Dan Whatt Soon, to-morrow, 2 p as. Port Swettenham and Singapore —Per Taia,280 words
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Article125 1914-01-21 4 Penano, January 21. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4^ 4 mouths’ sight Bank 2/4] f 3 Credit 2/4| 3 Documentary 2/4^ Calcutta, l)em iud Bank Ks. 174 3 days'sight Private 175 J Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand I ank 173 d 3 days' sight125 words
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Article209 1914-01-21 4 Gold Leaf !64 40 Black Pepper 1 6.-no stock White Pepper 29. tales Trang Pepper 20 26 bu ert Cloves ‘39 —buyers Mace 110 nominal. Pickings 74 —tellers JSutmegs 11 Os. 23.-' 0 teller 9 1 No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar 2 5.60 sales Basket 5 15 buyers Copra209 words
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Article192 1914-01-21 4 Penano, January 21. Bsee cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast h 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’» Head... N 34 Feet .h h192 words
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Article2143 1914-01-21 4 a r i T p" g *0.2 Number of g ĕ, a XT Capital. Shares Z. Dividends. Name gig J S issued. rS j g- a «<2 a i p to <? 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 RU5BER DOLLAR SHARES. p.o. p.c. p.c. re luno r nnnn 139 0002,143 words
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Advertisement40 1914-01-21 4 D) Too Coujh? Don’t OTeritrain the fine membrane of your throat in trying to dislodge the phlegm Chamberlain’» Cough Remedy will accomplish this for you, and cure the «old that ia causing it. For eale by all Diapenaariee and Dealer*.40 words
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Advertisement52 1914-01-21 4 There was a young lass of Whose head kept tossing and rolling, Who coughed and who sneezed, asthaicatically wheezed, And besides was perpetually yawning. With the pains that she had to endure, She scarcely could utter one word, She took Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, And now she can sing like52 words
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Advertisement124 1914-01-21 4 THIS IS IT C* 1 WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liyer Oil Compound 1 TASTELESS ODORLESS 1 1 The latest scientific pre J paration of COD LIVER J OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and super sedes the old fashioned upset y emulsions which the stomach. Highly ic £jji commended124 words
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Article1684 1914-01-21 5 BUKIT DAMBAK MURDER CASE. The Death Sentence. Tbe hearing of the case against Ponnusamv, charged with the murder of a Hindu woman named Tangam, was resumed yesterday afternoon before Mr. Justice Sercornbe Smith and a special jury in the Supreme Court Mr. A. B Voules, Solicitor-General, appeared for1,684 words
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Article287 1914-01-21 5 Tennis Tournament. The following ties have been fixed for Friday, the 23rd instant: Single Handicap B. R V J S Hogan vs A W Harries (2) F T Ellis vs F A Pledger (3) G N Save t>* A Strack (4) H C Winter vs W E287 words
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Advertisement783 1914-01-21 5 V^nnnnnnnnnnununnnnnnnnnnn n n n n n n n n n n n n n “La Yebana” Brand MANILLA Genuine Tobacco A Good Smoke In White or Brown Wrapping cents per packet of 30 Cigarettes. 10 $2 Wholesale prices on applicMiv n. per bundle of packets. 25 Ribeiro Co., £l, Beach783 words
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Advertisement263 1914-01-21 5 V' .V« »vu X I 2 07. 4 oi. Tins. Obtainable Everywhere. PRICE: 90 CENTS A i LB. TIN. K m m HaaEiH NEW YEAR NEW YEAR! TO CO AND HAVE A ROUND IN A HIRED RICKSHA OR CARRIAGE. It’s better for you to hire a MOTOR CAR, WHICH IS263 words
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Article, Illustration98 1914-01-21 6 finished daily (except Sunday! and pdbli* holidays) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Paica Daily Leeal I*4 per annum. OaUtatioß... Postage Extra. Ibil Edits— (Poet Free) «17.50 CAB LI ADDRISB ECHO —PENANG.” v Telephone Noe. Echo 586 Printing Department 343 jr.B.-AU bailMM «MBBuaiwtioßa98 words
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Article535 1914-01-21 6 A correspondent of the Times, whose article on Performing Animals The Psychology of Pain in Man and Beast reproduced on page 10 of this issue is well worth reading, makes a couple of rather interesting remarks in parenthesis. He savs that men are notoriously more afraid535 words
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Article667 1914-01-21 6 We regret to announce the death of Nenya Teap Eng Kbiai, the fourth wife of the late Mr. Lim Kek C huan, which took place at her residence in Kek Chuan Road this morning. Mr. John Turner, the well-known director of rubber companies, has left Singapore for667 words
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Article344 1914-01-21 6 To the Editor of the Strait» Echo. Dear Sir, I do not understand what constitutes “criminal negligence”, though I take it for granted that the verdict against the serang of the Alert was a just one. So far as I can see, he has gone to gaoi344 words
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Article999 1914-01-21 6 to thi editor of THE Straits Echo. Sir, At this hour of the day if not too late, may I venture to sav a few words regarding she above. So much has already been said but very little has beon done in the matter. As a Senior Member999 words
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Article995 1914-01-21 6 As regards the decision of the Selaog or Miners’ Association to reduce wages by ten cents a day, te which our Kuala Lumpur correspondent refers to-day, we can only repeat what we have eo often urged before, namely, that any reduction in wages in any industry out here995 words
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Advertisement273 1914-01-21 6 Penang Football League. The annual general meeting of the Penang Association Football League will be held on Friday, the 23rd inst., at the Penang Free School at 7 p m. T. J. WILLIAMS, 21*1*14 43 Hon. Secretary. Opportunity for Chinese New Year. IMRST CLAS3 HORSE and VICTORIA complete, one of273 words
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Article141 1914-01-21 7 “FIGHT IT OUT”. (Reuter.) Belfast, January 20. Sir Edward Carson, who made two •perches yesterday, was enthusiastically applauded. He said: We owe no loyalty except to the King. If need be we will prostrate ourselves before the throne as loyal citizens and ask our King to141 words
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Article106 1914-01-21 7 Condemnation of the A. Class. Reuter.) London, January 21. Colonel Morrison, father of Sub-Lieuten-ant Grai.t Morrison one of the victims in the recent submarine disaster off Plymouth, writes to the papers hoping to arouse public opinion in order to have the risks of submarine disasters minimised. He106 words
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Article77 1914-01-21 7 {From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 20. At the New Singapore Rubber Company’s meeting Mr. Gold, who presided, explained the delay in the winding-up which was owing to the impending claim by the Singapore I ara Estates, which has not yet been received. Unless the claim77 words
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Article43 1914-01-21 7 Serious Situation. (Reuter.) Calcutta, January 20. The police are taking a very serious view of the murder of Detective Sub-Inspector Close and it is now evident that there is a whole series and further nests of conspiracy in Northern Calcutta.43 words
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Article37 1914-01-21 7 (Reuter.) London, January 20. The Victorian 4 per cent, loan of £1.000,000 at 97 has been fully subscribed and is now quoted at premium. This is symptomatic of the revival of investment business.37 words
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Article24 1914-01-21 7 (Reuter.) Berlin. January 20. The Kaiser is in the best of health and the rumour* that he is ill are untrue.24 words
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Article159 1914-01-21 7 Y»»t»rd*y. To-day. Buyer* Sel'or* Buyer» Seller» Fall RUBBER. H. <l. d. d. A*tle M 9 3 10 9 3 10 Merujam. 1 9 5 2 1 9 CbenoneM ..21 46 22 2® M.ityt 774 R 6 774 /j. ■uhlaod» 49 9 .'2 3 50 9 53 3 +1» It*,,159 words
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Article40 1914-01-21 7 B*y» the Peking Daily Nwl of J»nu* Tub President received yesterday a telepr* P*»e mama?* from Bun Yat-sen, wishing him 5,‘PPy New Year. Th* ulesram contained forty words. Ih® resident did not reply to it.40 words
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Article149 1914-01-21 7 PREMIER S IN THE COMMONS. (Reuter Ottawa, January 20. In the Honse of Commons Mr. R. L. Borden, the Canadian Premier, answering Sir Wilfrid Laurier, leader of the Opposition, declared that the Senate’s rejection of the Naval Bill had brought discredit upon Canada and the149 words
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Article212 1914-01-21 7 End of the Conference. (Reuter.) London, January 20. The Safety at Sea Confereuce has finally adopted the reports of the committees and closes to-day. The recommedations to provide life boats are all subject. to the British proviso where the fullest use is made of the space available212 words
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Article130 1914-01-21 7 Mr. Wioitoa Churchill’» Statement. (Reuter.) London, January 21. Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, has issued a statement declaring that all newspaper statements about Cabinet, proceedings are based on surmise and gossip and should be uniformly distrusted. The statement that the Board of the Admiralty130 words
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Article93 1914-01-21 7 Convicts' Well-Planned Attempt. (Reuter.') Me Mlister f Oklahoma), Jan. 20. Three convicts. who were in possession of revolvers, seized the Gaoler’s keys and rushed the prison crates, firingr at the guards who were using the A girl was used as a living shield. They unlocked the93 words
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Article63 1914-01-21 7 (Reuter.) London, Jan 20 An informal lunch was g ven on board the Llandovery Castle when the vessel, which proceed* on her maiden vovage to-m-rrow. was inspected bv a large number of persons She is a very luxurious liner, with special tropical equipment for the East AfncaD63 words
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Article23 1914-01-21 7 (Reuter.) Kimberley, January 20. The M.C.C. team beat Griqualand We«t by an innings and 101 run».23 words
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Article124 1914-01-21 7 Reuter) Washington, January 20. President Wilson has sent his message to Congress in reference to trusts. He proposes legislation prohibiting the interlocking of directorates, empoweriig the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate the raising of money by railroads, explicitly defining hurtful restraints to trade, ensuring that124 words
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Article271 1914-01-21 7 A Chinese Protest. Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce has sent the following letter to the Colonial Secretary with reference to the Companies Bill which is now before the Legislative Council: To The Ilon’ble the Colonial Secretary, Singapore. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that the271 words
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Article393 1914-01-21 7 Peaaag. At the auction of the Penang Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association 18,262 i lb were offered for sale and 17,52 lb. wete sold at the following prices Sheet Smoked $ll4 to $l2l Unsmoked $lO5 $ll4 Crepe No. 1 $l2O No. 2 $lO5 No. 3 $80„ 96 No393 words
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Article940 1914-01-21 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 15. Something akin to consternation was caused here by the Malay Mail'» reprint of I your intelligence to the effect that Mr Justice Sercombe Smith desired to retire ion February 4 rather than submit to the indignity inflicted upon his940 words
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Article172 1914-01-21 7 Ti«, Rubber, Rice i>rd fopr», The following but ness in tin Las been done to-day Penang Penang Tin Exchange, 12J tons at $86.10 Leeng Fee A Co.. 25 $BO 70 Eastern Smelting Co., 100 $86.70 Straits Trading Co., 175 $B6 70 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 125 (86 75172 words
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Advertisement233 1914-01-21 7 NOTICE. r pHE SHORTHAND and TYPEWRITI ING CL ASSES of the Y M. C. A. (Asiatic) of Penang will not meet until further notic\ 21-1-14 44 POLICE NOTICE. riniE ATTENTION of the Public is drawn to the hours allowed for the firing of Crackers mentioned in the notices posted up233 words
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Advertisement280 1914-01-21 7 I NOTICE I, tbe undersirned, have this dav transferred my J share in Chop “Tong Hye and I Tye Seng A Co to ray co-partner, Mr. Tan Tong Hye and all debts due by the said Chop «ill be paid by him and all debts due to 'he said Chop280 words
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Obituary20 1914-01-21 7 Obituary. (Reuter.) London, January 21. Commander Hamilton Gordon, of the cruiser Thrasher was found dead in his bunk at Pevonport.20 words
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Article3899 1914-01-21 8 FURTHER VIEWS ON THE WAGES QUESTION. Anscil Meeting of the J. P. A. A wide range of topics of interest to the planting community and the lubber industry in general were discussed at the anrud general meeting of the Jobore Planters’ Association held on Sunday at the Royal3,899 words
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Article973 1914-01-21 8 Mr. M. S. Ariffin, ion of the late Mr. Mobamed Ariff, the Mobamedan millionaire, was charged yesterday afternoon before Mr. M. E Sherwood in the third Court, with (1) 1 driving a motor car iu a manner ao rash as to endanger human life, (2) driving973 words
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Advertisement198 1914-01-21 8 Til E PLEASURFS YOURS IK YOU OO TO George Town Kinema AND SEE THE FOLLOWING STAB FILMS. TO-NICHT. TO-NIGHT.' Nick Winter’s Wonderful Dream.” An Excellent Detective Comedy. AK’3 BEST WAR DRAMA “The Vengeance of Licinius." Dramatic Scenes from the Roman period. ONE OF O. T. K’s BEST Watch Fantomas 10198 words
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Advertisement230 1914-01-21 8 Crcup Every young < bild is susceptible to croup, ou t wait uutil this dreadful disease attacks your little one before you prepare for it. It comes in the night when chemists’ shops are usually closed, and this alone should be a warning Get and keep Chamberlain’s Remedy on hand.230 words
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Advertisement108 1914-01-21 8 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, nerer fails, Is. W. NOTICE!. The usual monthly sale of Pawnbrokers' °-n e i*i Pl e< es f° r sums excelling 110 will be held punctually at 11 o’clock am. on Frida J and Saturday, the sth a if o 7th P108 words
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Article25 1914-01-21 9 Yettelt Irom Agent» Due China Egypt Luttzow Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo I A.O.AC0. A. B. BM.ACo. 22nd Jan. 24th 27 th m 29th25 words
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Article23 1914-01-21 9 For Agfnt» Leate* I China Sireapor* I.G.AC0. Jan. K 9 ypt Colombo A.O.ACo. C%4tfj\e Colombo BMACo. b*rfU nf+t Hiagaport B M AOo.23 words
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Advertisement400 1914-01-21 9 P.&0. «tai S.N.C Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall 8«rvict. Outward. Du* Connect in cr with S S. Steamer. Penang 22 5 19 5 19 Apr. 2 Mar. China A*saye India Devanha Arcadia Delta Marmora Moldavia Medina Mongolia Malwa Mooltan Homeward. •Sails on Friday inatead of Saturday. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS.400 words
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Advertisement1834 1914-01-21 9 r SHIPPING. Fo BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. IOBMTSCBEB LLOYD. BBEM. Flntfapore (Three time*. <* w.*»*») Intended to Sail. I Thur. 22nd Jan., 4 p.m.| Sat. 24th Jan., 4 p.m. Sun. 25th Jan., 4 p.m. Thur. 29th Jan., 4 p.m. Stbambr. 1 Of htn Slugapare. (Twice 8. week). Victoria1,834 words
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Article1317 1914-01-21 10 The Psychology ok Pain in Man and, Beast. (•Frew i a C orrrtjionlent '1 he question of how much or lu>w little pain an ai.imal is capable of suffering is erMidiiil ya psychological one. That is to j say, it is a question <f appreciation and *1 pr*!1,317 words
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Article654 1914-01-21 10 We hasten to endorse the opinion ed by our contemporary under th** 1» caption to the effect tbit tin* f hroughout the world could n-.t m -l. irs disapproval of the (Reuter) Company’* latest move better than by declining to publish any Tokro f eleg*”i ms654 words
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Article1338 1914-01-21 10 Methodist Conference Report. The following is the report of the Com mittee to Jie Methodist Conference: I. Gambling. Your Committee record with plea-ure the good results which have resulted from the prohibition of licensed gamb ing in the Federated Malay States. Thera has bten a diminution cfseriou 01,338 words
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Article182 1914-01-21 10 Wednesday January 21. Esplanade—6 to 7 p m. 1 Fantasia From East to West. Browne 2 Two Step The Top Notch Arthur 3 Section Le Babier de Seville. Rossini l W..ltz Verschmahte Liebe. Linck# 5 March Le Pere La Victoire. Ganne. Mr. F. W. Rolston, an Anglo-Indian engineer,182 words
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Article218 1914-01-21 10 How to Obtain and Maintain it. The higher the temperature, the lower the health.” Who will deny the general truth of this statement With the heat, come enfeebled digestion r wi7 e d D6rVe one Dr. Claude L. Wheeler writes in “Nerve Weakness: s ause218 words
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Article80 1914-01-21 10 January, 1914. Date. H W L. W. H. W. L. W. A.M. a m. p.m. p.m. 8 01. 2.29, 8.46, 1.33 2-nd 9.45, 4.03, 9.47, 3.22 23rd J 0.50, 5.04, 10.38, 4.37 24th 11.42, 5 51, 11.23, 5.39 Nil. 6 31, 12 24, 6.27 -6th 1280 words
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Advertisement92 1914-01-21 10 Straight at It, There i< no use of our “leatiu*: around the bush. We luivtht as well out With it first as l*»t. \v'o v.stnt you tu tivChamU-r--lain’s CqjugJi Remedy the next time you Lave a cool'll or e jh‘reis no le.ison so far a« v a aby yoo should92 words
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Advertisement605 1914-01-21 10 flBElKniIIIIIICI!93IIl The World s Family Medicine q«*liUe«. Between the many «««lied cure, for digerf.re and th» wonoerful remedy there is wide gulf. The undoubted .upenonty and efhcacy of reet upon the fact that they are wrientifically prepared from the finert J in the vegetable kingdom for the cure of disorder»605 words
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Advertisement42 1914-01-21 10 Sick H’aizchr. T C i be rl hv a disordered ♦h* V- i [/v mb r a D s Tablets and the headaches will disappear. They are just whit you reed to correct the trouble. For ■ale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.42 words
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Advertisement12 1914-01-21 10 Woods Great Peppermint Care, For Coughs and Colds, oarer fails. Is. M.12 words
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Advertisement268 1914-01-21 11 BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. THE KINO. CONTRACTORS TO Admiralty. The India Office. The War Office. The Government Hospitals in Singapore, Penang, Malacca and the Federated Malay States. 7/ auvs- r h L P THE USES OF MILKMAID STERILIZED MILK No TS «5 vf W!: 1When rro/ laxly descends like268 words
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Advertisement1486 1914-01-21 12 London "Directory I The Insular Life Assurance Co., Limited. London Directory CAPITAL Ps. 500.C00. (Published Annually.) Head Office: 25, Market Street, Manilla. P.I. F. A. SUAlLEIi, Managing Direatar. Enables traders throughout the World to communicate direct *'lh English Manufacturers Dealers in each class of goods. Besides l>eing a complete comuiarcial1,486 words
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