Straits Echo, 26 November 1914
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Title Section35 1914-11-26 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OP EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE PAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, 26th NOVEMBER, 1914. Si»lle Cow, 10 costs No. 27435 words
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Advertisement1268 1914-11-26 1 Sole A*«U: TIANG LEE CO. t F»u| tf Kuala Lumpur. m A, ft im The Doctor advises and recom mends. It is nourishing, invi gorating and strengthening. iDiiiiiiiiDiimiiiiißiaii Drink Dot’s Had Georgetown Motor Garage BANKS 7 a, Penang jRoad. Due to arrive L by a steamer. One 5 Seater EMPIRE1,268 words
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Advertisement23 1914-11-26 1 WHEN ORDERING SPECIFY “Dog Head Stout." a I a It is Strengthening and Invigorating. Agents: TIANG LEE Co.. Penanj Kuala Lnmpur. □□nano □DODDU■■■■■■■■■■■23 words
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Advertisement17 1914-11-26 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND on the MARKET. t SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.17 words
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Article762 1914-11-26 3 There are one ur two rather good legal stories in two volumes bj Mr. W. Forbes Orav and Mr. M. McD. Bcdkio, K C., published in mail week The first deals with Some Old Scots Judges”, and of all the Judges in the book we like Lord Hermand762 words
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Article172 1914-11-26 3 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, There have been funds raised for our fellow-countrymen, and the Belgians, an the Indians fighting in France but none so far for our brave Allies, the b rench. I therefore appeal for of clot Lit g and other172 words
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Article716 1914-11-26 3 Anthony Nughnt - By Anthony Nughnt [Delotion by Censor.] We have a guard of aeroplanes circling above us [Paris], aud not even the Taubes venture much nowadays. I should think a Zeppelin on a voyage to London per the North Sea would be an unhappy conveyance. The surface716 words
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Advertisement10 1914-11-26 3 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1« 6d10 words
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Advertisement331 1914-11-26 3 Huttenbach Bros. S ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: IEE 2TEMIHG H m GO., LID. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be331 words
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Advertisement238 1914-11-26 3 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle of thisjliniment you are prepared for most anything. For sale by all Dispensaries and dealers The Eastern238 words
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Article201 1914-11-26 4 8. P. Tapioca $4 .-sales M. P. Tapioca $4lO talet Gold Leaf 164 40 Black Pepper 18.— buyers White Pepper 32. tellert Trang Pepper 19 »o ttoc Cloves 60.—nom. Mace ]lO nominal. Mace Pickings 85. —nominal Nutmegs 110 23— tellert No. 1 6.10 talet Sugar 2 5.60 talet (Basket201 words
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Article246 1914-11-26 4 Penang, November 26. Beef— c te. Soup per catty 18 Roast $8 Steaks 28 Stow or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 28 Ox Tail each 45 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 45 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head if 20 Peek 25 Tongue246 words
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Article2617 1914-11-26 4 Mademoiselle Marie [lt may interest the reader to know that the author rf the following story it serving with the Expeditionary Force and that the story was written in France during the battle of the Aisne. Ed Truth Lieutenant Gregory Hewlett, of the Loamsbire Highlanders, suddenly halted, listening2,617 words
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Article120 1914-11-26 4 Penang, November 26 (By iourtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4| 3 Credit 2/4} 3 Documentary 2/5 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174} 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay, Demand Bank 174} Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras Demand120 words
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Advertisement51 1914-11-26 4 PENANG SIN POE.” Chinese Daily Newspaper. IF you want to uiako your goods known to the Chinese advertise in the Penang Sin Poe whic is the best advertising medium of its kind in the Straits and F. M. S. For contract and non-contract advertisements, apply to THE MANAGED, Criterion* Trett51 words
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Advertisement89 1914-11-26 4 SPECIAL OFFER! EXTRAORDINARY BARGAIN AT LESS THAN ORDINARYPRICE. To make rooms for our New Stock a consignment of 500,000 Tough White Manila Commercial size Envelopes will be cleared at $l-30 per 1,000 for cask. Usually sold at $l-50. Don’t lose this opportunity. This Bargain will never be offered again. The89 words
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Advertisement309 1914-11-26 4 XXZX>TIKDCDOODCI3OCZXXZXX^OaOCDCCDOGDOCD3‘ DR. S. P. SENG, nrWTTQT 155. CARNARVON STREET, 1 lO 1 CORNER OF CARNARVON LANE. CROWN AND BRIDGE WORK. BEST WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED CHARGES REASONABLE. Boooooocdo MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO* o o o o o AINC CHEANC A Co.. $9, Magazine Road. o o o o o We have just unpacked a large309 words
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Article1087 1914-11-26 5 There is something of a lull at the seat of war and we may not inappropriately deaj with BOMe of the purely side issues which have been raised here and elsewhere. It would be seen from the correspondence in our recent issues that we fell under the1,087 words
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Article199 1914-11-26 5 The following gentlemen have paid through Mr J Samuel, the following amounts and the same have been forwarded on th# 20th November, 1914, to the Secretary of the Indian Imperial Belief Fund, Madras. Those who are willin.; to contribute towards the above fund are requested to199 words
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Article204 1914-11-26 5 No doubt this event (the fall of Tsingtao) will tend to reduce the tension which has been felt in China since the war spilled over into the Far East, and conditions in this country may soon approximate as much to the normal as can be expected204 words
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Article231 1914-11-26 5 The following was the result of the play for the Ladies’ Monthly Medal for November Mr 3 Crichton 35 43= 78—14=64 Mrs Edwards 41+43= 87—10=77 Mrs Hogan 48 47= 95-17=78 Miss E Heim 50+50= ICO—lB=c2 Mrs Powell, Mrs B E Ross, Mrs Neubronner, Mrs Park, Miss Warham,231 words
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Advertisement1025 1914-11-26 5 < kJ (/> a LI OL O Id Q_ </> < X o 3 CO o CO < SCOTCH WHISKY ■vKSSSSst^i $x N X 5^3 OIA900W ee t—t« 50 C*J SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT” BLACK&WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY to U 70 O TJ > O m > r m1,025 words
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Advertisement30 1914-11-26 5 Grand Opera Co. King Street Theatre. To-night! To-night!! THE COMPANY WILL STAGE I That Most Interesting Play, The Blue Beard OR SAUDAGAR ABUBAKAM. DO NOT MISS THIS Most Enjoyable Play.30 words
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Advertisement136 1914-11-26 5 Packed in 50$ 25s Tins Obtainable Everywhere. i XMAS THE WAR. You cannot best greet your friends in the present crisis than by sending them XMAS NEW YEAR CARDS. can supply you with beautiful cards, also cards made with your own portrait. PAY A VISIT TO NIKKO PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO 21,136 words
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Article, Illustration95 1914-11-26 6 fmbliihed daily (except Sundays and peblic holiday*:) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Uaica. Daily Local $24 per annum. Out station... Postage Extra. Kail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABL» ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone No». (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 ff g All bocir.u «-mtnunicAtion»95 words
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Article996 1914-11-26 6 As was generally expected, the unofficial members of the Federal Council registered a final protest when the Supply Bill was taken at Kuila Lumpur yesterday against the ultra-economical policy which the Government of the Federation desires to pursue next year. We have already dealt with996 words
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Article310 1914-11-26 6 We have received from the Colonial Secretary Command Paper No. 7624, containing the papers relating to the support offered by the Princes and peoples of India to His Majesty the King in connection with the war. The correspondence makes remarkable reading; it is India’s reply to the Kaiser’s310 words
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Article893 1914-11-26 6 Mr. Frank Garland ia another well-known Ipoh man who is going to the Front. Mr. H. C. Sykes, Manager, Standard Oil Company, Penang, is on a business visit to Kinta. Mr. R. H. Spooner, the well-known cricketer, has been wounded at tho Front in France. Mr. J.893 words
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Article1026 1914-11-26 6 “Anti-Nuptial •At Home’,” reads heading in the Ceylonese, which has really l no right thus to advertise the activities 0 f those who are opposed to the blessed state of matrimony at a time when depopulation is being so actively forwarded by other i agencies. A very cruel1,026 words
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Advertisement81 1914-11-26 6 PRITCHARD 8 Co. SOLE AGEST3 FOR ROVER CYCLES. THE sro a® hs FECI FILTER IS THE DOULTON. V Firrat on by Gravity. TvO Rubber Tubes. No Suckirtgto start Filtering etton Ferfo >t Fiitration. The George Town Dispensary, Limited, Penang, Taiping Ipoh. NEW 20 H P. (1914) DAIM j Ej 181 words
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Article491 1914-11-26 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 25th of Nov. at 5-30 p.m. The Battle in Poland. Petrograd, November 24. Au official communique issued by the Great General Staff states that the battle at Lodz continues. The Russian cavalry at one point attacked the retreating Gorman infantrv and miicted491 words
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Article814 1914-11-26 7 (Re uter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 25th of Nov. at 5-30 p.m. 1 he Battle in Flanders. British Battleships at Work. London, November 25. 5 I'he Board of Admiralty announce that two British battleships on Moudav bombardt ®d all points of military significance at l The German814 words
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Article169 1914-11-26 7 [Reuter’s Special War Service.] Copyright Telegram. Received 26th of Nov. at 10-30 a.m. White Flag Incident. Cairo, November 25. A message describing the fight in Egypt, in which the Camel Corps took part two days ago, says N Twenty of the Bikaner Camel Corps were patrolling169 words
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Article253 1914-11-26 7 [Reuter’s Special War Servce.] Copyright Telegram. Received 26th of Nov. at 2-20 pm. A Maharajah Interviewed. “India Will Furnish the Men." London, November 26. The Maharajah of IJar, interviewed Cairo, said “We first heard that a hundred thousand native troops would go to the front; now we hear253 words
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Article206 1914-11-26 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3 —Lejal Stories. Behind the Scenes in Paris. 4, —Queer Story: Mademoiselle Marie. 5. —Comment and Criticism. Japan, China and Tsingtao. Penang Golf Club. 8. —Oversea Commerce and War. 9. —Methods of Coagulation. 10. —The Botrd of Admiraly.206 words
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Article163 1914-11-26 7 THE SUPPLY ENACTMENT UNOFFICIALS AND THE BILL. (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, Nov. 25 At the meeting of the Federal Council this morning the Supply Enactment was passed with an addition, totalling $2,000,000. Tbe Unofficial Members of the Council however intimated that they only consented provisionally and163 words
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Article171 1914-11-26 7 The “Sydney”"Emden" Fight. Tslegraph Staff Account. K f rom Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 25. The report of the chief of the Telegraph j Staff at the Cocos Island shows that the manager quickly grasped the situation when I the Emden made her famous raid on the island. The reports171 words
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63 1914-11-26 7 Mr. W. G. Peter, Hon. Treasurer, sends us the following further list of contributions to the above Fuad, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang Nov. 24 By Balance $28,784 48 25 Batu Kawan Estate 120.00 Penang Rubber Estate Co., Ltd. 2nd instalment 797.0763 words
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Article249 1914-11-26 7 Mr. W. G. Peter, Acting Manager of the Chartered Bank, advises us that the following amounts have been received by him for the credit of the Belgian Relief Fund opened by Mrs. John Mitchell: Nov. 24 By Balance $1,201.74 25 C. T. Johnson 25.00 Mr. and Mrs.249 words
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Article391 1914-11-26 7 [Telegrams of 23rd November Krupp’s ranges at Msppen and Ems near the Dutch frontier are b-ing specially guarded sgsiust espionage Japan has handed over to Australia ail the German Pacific Islands occupied by her since the outbreak of war. A Dutch peace party has sent word to391 words
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Article282 1914-11-26 7 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, The behaviour of landlords during a tiuieof stress such as we are passing through is a matter of no small public interest. The Kuala Lumpur landlord who patriotically lowered all his rents has unfortunately so far as282 words
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Advertisement59 1914-11-26 7 J. G. ALLAN, Engineer S Contractor, F.M.S. RAtlway Buildings, Penang, begs to inform Contractors, Pla tcrs and Miners that he has taken over the Agency of Chop EWE LEONC HO, TIMBER MERCHANTS 8 SAW MILLERS. Works: Kota, Kuala Muda. Depot: Bridge Street. LARGE STOCKS CARRIED OF Chenghai, Merbau S Meranti.59 words
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Advertisement353 1914-11-26 7 WANTED VCI»RRK' WAN r KD, n>u>t li ivo good knowledge i,f ftioe work and typewriting. a FP J to M C. 2t> 11-14 *5Bl c tfirails Ech HORSE FOOD The best horses must have the best food. Don't insult and injure them by givt g «nferior substitutes. Th'S food is353 words
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Article5360 1914-11-26 8 By Commaiuler K. 0 B. Dewar, BN. (Continued from yesterday's issue.) j CHAPTER VIII Historical Aspects. I Any attempt to analyse the influence of I trade on the policy of our past wars, is I greatly handicapped by the inadequate attention given to the subject by5,360 words
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Advertisement306 1914-11-26 8 The night was cold, loud was his bark, For he’d been sleeping in the park, A friendly po iceman heard him yell, And made him “comfy in the cell. Next morn before the beak he stood His Worship thought he looked demuie, So told him to begone, and get Woods’306 words
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Article2168 1914-11-26 9 (Continued from Monday's itsu«.) [This interesting pipir by B. J. Eaton, F. I. C F. C. 8, Government Agticultural Chemist, F. M. 8., as retd at the International Rubber Congress at Batavia in September.] Defects in Sheet and Crepe Rubber and Their Remedy. The various defects met2,168 words
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Advertisement552 1914-11-26 9 FOB. Guide to Penang, BT THE LATK E F. Skertchly, f. e. s Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy.") SOLD AT ••STRAITS ECHO” OFFICE. AND AT THE SAVE-U-TROUBLE firm THE London Directory (Published Annually.) Enables traders throughout the World to communicate direct with English Manufacturers Dealers in each552 words
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Advertisement452 1914-11-26 9 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Winds’ Pnpp«rminf Oiin ]n 6d, WANTED AT ONCE. FURNISHED HOUSE in Good Locality. Apply to X, 11-14 654 c/o Siiaitf Echo. NOTICE. LABOUR CODE~I9I2, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fond Ordinance 1911.’ OF INDIAN LABOUR Ili are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter452 words
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Advertisement466 1914-11-26 9 METHYLATED SPIRITS! (Quality Guaranteed) Wholesale and Retail. Price $4 per tin of 4 gallons or 22 cents per quart bottle. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAH KEE EE CO., «r 56. China Street. Penang. WHY NOT ALL THAT A PEN SHOULD BE. 4T* 77 'O'.i A m It you carry a Fount- v466 words
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489 1914-11-26 10 (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS. J)AY Thursday, 7th January, 1915. SECOND DAY Saturday, 9th January, 1915. FIRST DAY. Thursday, 7th January, 1916. 1. The Opening Stakes. Value $500. A Handicap for all Horses to be entered at a stated value489 words
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Article1354 1914-11-26 10 Its Constitution and Duties At a time when the actiou of the First l Lord of the Admiralty, Mr. Churchill,, is the subject of criticism, the principle upon which the Admiralty is organised should be clearly understood. The effect of the patent constituting the Board of1,354 words
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Article298 1914-11-26 10 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 10th November, 1914. Present. W. Peel, Esq (President.) P. T. Allen, Esq. F. Duxbury, Esq. John Mitchell, Esq Yeoh Guan Seolr, Esq. Absent. Quah Beng Kee, Esq. Lim EowHong, Esq. 1. The minutes of the last298 words
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Advertisement357 1914-11-26 10 at 5 p m., on Tuesday, 29th December, 1914. Handicaps for the Emnes vI05v First Day will be published on or before the 2nd January, 1915. A penalty of 7 lbs. incurred in a Handicap by the winner of any Race run subsequent to the publication of the weights and357 words
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Advertisement61 1914-11-26 10 K Favorite Rub Down. The golfer, the football plaver aDd the all round athlete know the value of CbamberlaVs Pain Balm. It is just the thing for a rub down after a hard game. All soreness disappears like magic and sprains and swellings are cared in one-third less time than61 words
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Advertisement55 1914-11-26 10 Chronic Constipation. Chairberlain’s Tablets can and do cure constipation. One or two of these tablets taken at bed time will keep the bowels open, and while doing so will invigorate the stomach and put the disordered liver in a condition to do its work in a natural manner. For sale55 words
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Advertisement469 1914-11-26 10 mi uuiuiuum mm Angier's for Consumption. The fact that Angler's Emulsion is prescribed extensively by the most eminent lung specialists and is largely used in hospitals for consumptives is the best evidence of its value in the treatment of this disease. Possessing great soothing and healing powers in combination with469 words
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Article223 1914-11-26 11 M*. H. M. Htishaji Adtiik I*TWtVSjrTIOK. Roma, October 20. The Mettagger publishes a letter from Mr. H. M. Hyndman, the British Socialist, urging Italy to intervene in the war. He says: Italy was right to refuse to be dragged mto an ignoble and aggressive war, and was223 words
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Article161 1914-11-26 11 We become rather like schoolboys over food” (writes a British officer, whose letter appears in the Timet). One of our mess had a small tin of biscuits sent through the post yesterday. We all crowed over it just like youngsters. One’s joys are of the161 words
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Article202 1914-11-26 11 There is no end to the strange requirements of modern war. Twenty years ago who would have dreamed that starch and petrol would be neceeeary condiments in the war-god’s dish Now rubber has been declared "conditional contraband,” and to deprive the enemy of this apparently pacific202 words
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Article144 1914-11-26 11 M*. Poolbt’s Afvbal Kijsctid. In the Tokyo Appeal Court a fortnight ago the appeal of Mr. Pooley against the decision of the Chibo Saibansho, by which he was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment on charges of blackmail and receipt of stolen property, came before the Court. Mr.144 words
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Advertisement77 1914-11-26 11 Early Colds. Be careful of the colds you take at this time of the year They are particularly dangerous. A neglected cold may mean a win-ter-long cold. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at once. Fer sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. .w Col»-'/® n**«< y;\l :-i f^y i,,. OKU ClOUt, ECONOMICAL.77 words
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Advertisement88 1914-11-26 11 Chamberlain’s Couth Rmedy. When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on nature’s88 words
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Advertisement289 1914-11-26 11 HOTEL NORMAN. FENANfii SELECT RESIDENTIAL HOTEL. COLD STORAGE FOOD. Special Terms to Government Officials and F.M.S. Visitors. A Specialty is made of the TABLE D’HOTE at $1 in the large dining room or $l-25 in private rooms. The Proprietor invites comparison with any Hotel in the East or elsewhere as289 words
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Advertisement1226 1914-11-26 12 THE LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY INCORPORATED BY ROY A t CHARTER A D. 1720 THE undersigned, having been appoints Agents for the above Corporation, ar. prepared to accept MARINE and El U now risks at current rates. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO.. LTD Commercial Union Company, Limited. Assurance Head OfficeLONDON. Eastern Branch:1,226 words
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