Straits Echo, 4 January 1915
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Straits Echo
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Title Section37 1915-01-04 1 Straits Echo ‘Li UißliL'U.fc 01 fcVEWii, „Kt !r<o TbltOtMiihiirr Hit STRAITS. THB FEDERATED MALAY STATOj AND Hit FAR LAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, MONDAY, 4th JANUARY, It) 15. Single Copv, !0 cents No. 237 words
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Advertisement1150 1915-01-04 1 I WHEN ORDERING SPECIFY "Do| Head Stout." B a Si It is Strengthening and Invigorating, riANGLtI ft^Co., Pennni Jt 'v* i la ■■□□□□□□■■■■a aaoaau■■■■■■ nnaana Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Due to arrive by a steamer. One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION -f BANKS m ss EMPIRE1,150 words
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Advertisement48 1915-01-04 1 Suit i'j'i i iictti C'lififtcii j<o4i aV t« 6 c «5 S. Tfi P C ja •er I 5 yt > c SB O 3£ t« <9 S'JB Ul X; coo •e c tr H B »oli K !*>»!*: xr V 1 LEE fif CO., cnanc 6f I.atipur. it a48 words
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Advertisement24 1915-01-04 2 DRINK 9 m i.A m. S3 ygs mm S® RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.24 words
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Article1943 1915-01-04 3 John Foster Fraser - Bt John Foster Fraser A BOOK OF CONTRASTS THAT THROWS NEW LIGHT ON FEMININITY. When I picked lip Mrs Alec Tw*edie’« new book “Women Ihe World Over” published by Hutchinson (pnoe ltn. net) I had the wondering male's curiosity to find out what a clever woman1,943 words
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Advertisement11 1915-01-04 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’,Oraat Papparmint Car» Is. 6d,11 words
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Advertisement10 1915-01-04 3 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Pappermint Cura. Is. 6d10 words
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Advertisement368 1915-01-04 3 1 HUTTENBACH B™ C o. SOLE AGENTS FOR s am J c.sib Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival or THE NEW "MODEL! No fO r *L y 3 KWUL iT rs-. *0,2. (■v. Ik Y"' lie ■n W/ “Y?® ifeSif ms -'{it. y cHr *sr^ iv gPiMjp^ A-i. a368 words
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600 1915-01-04 4 Sir Arthur Quiller Couch, Professor of j English literature at Cambridge, said some interesting things in lectures about the j German mind aod English literature, which i are reported in the Cambridge Magatine. r Germany,” he complamed, bad at- < tempted to impose600 words
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Article306 1915-01-04 4 Second of course to the intense interest displayed in all parts of the Empire in the j progress of the war iu Europe is tne inter- j e9t that has been felt on the subject of the capture of German trade. It may seem previous to consider306 words
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Article208 1915-01-04 4 8. P. Tapioca 13.85 a*Vera M. P. Tapicca fl.00 aalea Gold L**al ...164.40 Black Pepper 18.-buyer* White Poppor 29. buyer»* Trang Pepper 1D »»o atoc Cloves 41— aalea Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 85 .—nominal. Nutmegs 110 23— nominal l No. 1 6-10 «dea Sugar 2 5. £0 gale208 words
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Article236 1915-01-04 4 Penang, January 4 1 Bekf c 1 Soup pet catty 20 Roast h 30 Steaks Stew or Curry Meat 22 Rump Steak 30 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 50 Liver per catty 40 Pork Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head... 22 Feet 26 Tongue236 words
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Article1270 1915-01-04 4 PROFESSOR 8 MODEST DEMANDS, c n Driving Russia Back, to Asia. The Deutsche Tayea ZHung publishes a c violent and vulgar attack on Mr. Asquith, d in c mnection with the Prime Minister’s to statement in the House of Commons on the a subject of mines in1,270 words
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Advertisement65 1915-01-04 4 Cure T.it Couth. When you hive troub’esorae cough, it docs not me I» tint you Lave consucnptiou or that you aro eoiug to hive it, but it doe> mean that your luuga ato thieattced, and if la just as wt 11 t> be ou the srfe side and take Chamberlain's65 words
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Advertisement84 1915-01-04 4 TRANSLATION. j r pHE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to !_L translate any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. Fees according to the following scale:— (1) For translations for in-ertion in the Stra its Echo or the Pena tig Sin Poe or to be printed by84 words
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Advertisement434 1915-01-04 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. ALL PERSONS claiming lefund of assessment in respect of dwelling houses vacant for any portions of the balfvear ending 3 st December, 1914, are hereby reminded that such claim must be sent in to the Commissioners on or before the 31st day of January, 1915. Forn s of434 words
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Advertisement323 1915-01-04 4 WEAKNESS, ti -URASTHENIA fS'Z'Vfi CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS Use HEMOGLOBIN Deschiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives every one health, strength and beauty, far bitter than uncooked meat, Chalybeates, etc. FILMS HIRING SERVICE. OUR LIBRARY Contains the following Makers’ Best Productions. Cines, Kalem, Lux,323 words
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Article681 1915-01-04 5 I* th« CKurehet. lo conformity with the direction of His Mij 'St v the Kiug, yest rlay was observed as a D»y of lulerces-iou throughout the Empire "Special S«ivices were held at all ihe CliUiches in Peoaeg Muilir of the Volunteer». In response 10 the circular uf681 words
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Article46 1915-01-04 5 lb The Straits Rubber Company, Ltd. 178,500 The P< uang Rubber Estates Co., Ltd 118,500 The Rubhna Rubber Estates, Ltd. 43.00“ Tne Tali Ayer Rubber Estates. Ltd. 40,000 Ihe Bitak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd. 18 500 The Bogan Serai Rubber Co., Ltd. 19,00046 words
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63 1915-01-04 5 Dec. 31 Bv Balance ...$68,643 91 Jan. 2 H. G. Palmer 25 00 St iff of G orge Town Dispensarv, Ld 2nd monthly instalment 36 50 W M. Thomson 1000 Kee Thye 25 00 Kee Tek Sing 15.00 Mr and Mrs O M,”63 words
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Article701 1915-01-04 5 Captain Von Muller’s Report. i According to the telegrams from Berlin, Captain vou Muller has seut the following i t-legrapbic account of the fight with the British cruiser Sydney: T be cruißer Sydney approached the Cocos Isles at speed when a lauding party from the Emden had701 words
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Article200 1915-01-04 5 Et Helen Pabrt Eden. They passed in dusty black defile A’org the burning champaign’s edge, Where English oaks for many a mile Dripped acorns o’er the berried hedge. With valorous smiles on faces soiled, Out of the au’umn’s heat and light, These who on200 words
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Advertisement883 1915-01-04 5 < Id </> a Id Q£ U Id Q. CO m (/> m < z < X u m o </) _l < l_ Ruchanans SCOTCH WHISKY > vv SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' OIASOO^ BLACK WHITE ft ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY > r r U 70 Z o u >883 words
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Advertisement49 1915-01-04 5 The Childrens Colds. Watcli the children’* colds and curp them before thev weaken the vitality Use Charnel lain’s Coutfh Remedy freely. Jt is perfect'y safe It ha* th’en tested by < hecuists acid pronounced free from injurious, substances and costs but a trifle. For mle by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement13 1915-01-04 5 For Children'll Hacking Cough at Night, Wood»’ Or wit P«rp«rai»t Car» 1i 6d,13 words
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Advertisement418 1915-01-04 5 I I -KSp|P< -O' A A O vW> Ki.A Packed in 5Gs 25s Tins. Obtainable Everywhere. SOLE AGEN TS FOR The Straits Cinema PEN VKG ROAD. The Lea ding Premier Show in Penang G? The People’s Favourite Rendezvous To-night! Commencing 9 p.m. sharp. To-night! Yea! “CALLED TO TH£ FRONT” Yea!418 words
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Article, Illustration95 1915-01-04 6 Published daily (except Sundays and pnblio holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. Pricf. Paily Local $24 per annum. Out station... Postage Extra. L'a'l Edition (Putt Free) $17.50 CAB!,* ADDRES9 ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 SB. All business cframunications should95 words
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Article1407 1915-01-04 6 After wading through scores of books, huudreds of pamphlets, and magazine articles innumerable on the subject of the war we are forced to the conclusion that the murder of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his consort had really precious little to do with its origin. Germany had been1,407 words
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Article555 1915-01-04 6 The Rev. R--0. Alphhouse arrived from Calcutta by the s.s. Lama yesterday. Mr. YV. Duncan has gone on a week a visit of inspection of his companies’ estates in Lower Perak. The new cadets who have arrived to join the F.M S Civil Service are Messrs N.555 words
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Article50 1915-01-04 6 Dec. 30 By Balance 569.96 Jan. 2 XY Z, Taipmg 60 00 William Dell, monthly 10.00 H. W. Thomson, Taiping, monthly... 20.00 C. E. C., Taiping, monthly 10 00 Mr. and Mrs. O M.” monthly 5 00 Balance Dec. 30. 674.96 Amount previously acknowledged 6,613.33 Total $7,288.2950 words
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Article127 1915-01-04 6 As the information is needed for a Committee meeting to be held to-morrow, will all members and others who have copies of in Vocal Score of H M.S. Pinafore and will lend the same to the Society, please notify any officer or member of Committee at once.127 words
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Article1009 1915-01-04 6 Valona, the Albanian port over against Brindisi which the Italians have just occupied, is the key to the Adriatic almost in the same way that Gibraltar is the key to the Mediterranean Italy knows very well that if Austria were to emerge victorious from the present conflict she1,009 words
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Advertisement118 1915-01-04 6 COLOSSAL SALES MEAN SATISFIED CUSTOMERS. m a? Year in and year out, wo find the Bale of our Cycles rapidly increasing. It is therefore clear that the value we give is greatly appreciated. For superb value and long wear there is none superior to our cycles. Price complete with Lucas118 words
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Article601 1915-01-04 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RECEIVED 3RD OF JAN. AT 9 A.M. ARTILLERY DUELS. Paria, Janui r y 2 A Paria communique atates: The enemydeliveredQumeroui attacka; all these were repulsed. A very violent artil--1 *ry engagement took place northward of the Lys, particularly from the dunes at Nieuport601 words
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Article373 1915-01-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RECEIVED 3RD OF JAN. AT 9 A.M. The Eye-Witness at the British headquarters says On the 28th December a hurricane, followed by a violent thunderstorm, was experienced. Nothing notable took place as the weather and the water-logged ground did not favour operations. The French373 words
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Article98 1915-01-04 7 (Reuter’s Service.) London, January 3. It is officially announced that Baron Wimborne has been appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in succession to the Earl of Aberdeen. [Wimborne, 1st Baron (cr. 1880), Ivor Bertie Guest, D.L J.P.; Bt. b. Dowlais, 29 Aug. 1835; s. of Sir98 words
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Article404 1915-01-04 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RECEIVED 2ND OF JAN. AT 7 P.M. AUSTRIAN ROUT. Petrograd, January 2t An official statement announces Despite his stubborn resistance we took the enemy’s earth works in the village of Mschanka in the region of Gorlitze, cap turing 3,000 prisoners, 68 officers, four404 words
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Article106 1915-01-04 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3 —Women the World Orer A Book of Contrasts that Throws New Light on Femininity. 4—" Q Warns the Germans off our Literature. German Engineering Trade The German Press: Professor’s Modest Demands. s.—Service of Intercession. The Emden’s Defeat.106 words
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Article302 1915-01-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RECEIVED 3RD OF DEC. AT 7 P.M. L ndon, January 3His holiness the Pope has telegraphed to the Kaiser appealing te his feelings of Christian charity to terminate a disastrous vear and begin the New Year with an act of Imperial302 words
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Article361 1915-01-04 7 Delhi, December 20. The Viceroy has receive! the following from the Secretary of State, dated the 19th Dec: The Press Bureau announces in view of the action of Abbas Helmi, lately Khedive of Egypt, who adhered to the King’s enemies, His Majesty’s Government deposed him from the Kbedivate361 words
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Article1050 1915-01-04 7 [Reuter’s Special War Service.] Copyright Telegram. RECEIVED 3RD OF JAN. AT 9 A.M. GALLANT RESCUE BY TRAWLER. London, January 2 Seventy of the Formidable's crew were saved by a trawler. They had been in an opeu cutter for twelve hours when they were rescued The trawler, which1,050 words
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Article283 1915-01-04 7 THE WANT OF LABOUR (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, January 4. At the meeting of the Planters’ Association df Malaya, which was held yesterday, the members very strongly pressed for a resumption of immigration, stating that the estates were already beginning to feel tho pinch owing to283 words
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Advertisement149 1915-01-04 7 NOTICE. M R. ALFRED SMITH HALL is admitted a partner in our firm as from January Ist, 1915. R. YOUNG. 4 1-15 11 J. W. HUNT. NOTICE, THI3 is to make known to all concerned that Dr. Lo Them? Kung of 146, Jelutong Road, has succ°eded in curing me of149 words
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Obituary74 1915-01-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Obituary. Mr. P. H. Illiafworth. London, January 3. The death has taken place from typhoid of the Chief Government Whip, Mr. P. H. Illingworth, one of the new Privy Councillors. [Mr. Illingworth, Percy, M.P., was 44 years old. Chief Liberal Whip. Keen athlete Was a Bradford half-back captained74 words
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Article982 1915-01-04 8 The historic dispatch of Sir John French of 20tb Nov rerves to remind us that even in the modern Maefentchlacht the character o; the Commander dominates everything. We see verv clearly that it was the t teld-Marshal Commanding the Anglo-Indian forces in Fiance who first appreciated the982 words
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Article983 1915-01-04 8 MILITARY PROSPECTS GOOD. i (From tie Tim t Correspondent.) Salonica, Nov. 25. i R°cent news from Servia, or perhaps it would be more correct to say the absence of important news, has somewhat lightened the pessimism with which the situation was being regarded here. The latest983 words
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Article424 1915-01-04 8 Henry Newbolt, the newly-created knight, draws his inspirat'on from Euglaud and the Eoglieh. Quiet dignity, born of confident pride in strength aud daring dominates his p, terns He is not afraid of clean thought, no matter how old it is, and his avoidance of anything resembling literary424 words
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Article296 1915-01-04 8 i Tbe following is a list of the successful i candidates who were assigned Eastern Cadetships in the Home and India Civil Service examinations held last August Nan e. School aud University. Harvey, R E Marlborough and Oxf. (Exeter). YVadia, S H High Sch Bombay, i and Bombay;296 words
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Article677 1915-01-04 8 Chancellor’s Speech Great Britain Blamed for t*k War. A telegram tioui B tliu to Amsterdam states that the I imperial Chancellor, H-rr von Betbmann-Hollweg, on 2ud Dec, attended the sitting of the Reichstag dressed in the grey service uuiforin of a general, and many of the members appeared in677 words
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Article437 1915-01-04 8 f General von Hindenburg’g advance into Poland, a strategic move on a large scale, l, has laid him open to threats both from the north and the froutb, and Russia has able commanders in all parts of h> r field of action f who may be437 words
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Advertisement491 1915-01-04 8 It is a TRUISM to say that FILM ADAPTATIONS are always welcome on the screen, and immensely popular with ail classes ot People. This Fin© Path© 2 Peeler The Little Lob’s Dream OR (The Daughter of Eve') which will be screened for the first time at George Town Kinema Kuala491 words
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Advertisement72 1915-01-04 8 Whoopia| Cough. hen jour child has whooping cough bo careful to keep the couib loose and expectoration easj bj giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy a 3 may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate It has been used successfully in many epidemics,72 words
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Advertisement10 1915-01-04 8 For Chrome Chest Complaints, Woods’ Groat PeppArmint Cure. la. 6d.10 words
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Advertisement47 1915-01-04 8 Until a few brief weeks ago He would not face the cold His lungs, he said, were very weak, And he was getting*old. But now be feels not cold nor rain, His lungs are auite secure, And thankful he will ever be For Wood»’ Oreat Peppermint Cure.47 words
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Advertisement531 1915-01-04 8 NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF The Straits Settlements Companies’ Ordinance 1889 AND IN THE MATTER OF THE KWONG YIK BANSING Company Ltd. (IN LIQUIDATION). NOTICE is hereby given that the Liquidators of the Company have declared a second dividend at the rate of 9% upon the amounts of the respective531 words
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Article1351 1915-01-04 9 PRINCE BUELOW’S NEW POST. Ambassador to Italy Grrmtny'i Ulterior Object». (From the Time»’’ Corretpondent K il«, Nov 26 r The appointinent of Prince vou Biilow as I German Ambassador in K on»*, which this journal was the firit to auuounce. aud which ii now <1,351 words
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Article689 1915-01-04 9 The general public is at last waking up to the seiiousness of the op um pr blem, not only in its special aspects at Shanghai, but also in its general beatings upon China as a whole. The activities if Mr Little aud Ins fiiends iu Shanghai, coupled689 words
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Advertisement1007 1915-01-04 9 FOR BALH. NOTICE Guide to Penang, BT THE LATE E F. Skertchly, f. e.s. LABOUR CODE. 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911 Price 5O cents. Worth a Dollar a copy." > BOLD AT STRAITB ECHO” OFFICE. I EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR J are hereby reminded that assessment returns for1,007 words
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Advertisement35 1915-01-04 9 Sick Headache. Sick headache is caused br a disordered stomach Take Chamberlain’s Tablets and the beadisbes will disappear. Tb**y ere just what you need to correct the trouble. For •ale by all Dispensaries and Dealers35 words
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Advertisement342 1915-01-04 9 IRON ‘JRLROIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron Julloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks ot Malaria and other diseases. Iron ‘Jelloids’ are342 words
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Article1809 1915-01-04 10 COUNT TISZA’S BERLIN JOURNEY Appeal to the Expeboe The following 18 a 1 -tier received by the London Correspondent of a Hungarian newspaper fr< m Budapnst (via Italy;, dated November 17 An offiial communique was published iu yesterday’s m -ruing papers about Couut Tisza’s Beriu j urney.1,809 words
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Advertisement393 1915-01-04 10 gOOOGCOC/OOOOOOOOCOOOOOOGGGGGGu AINC CHEANC Co.. 59. Magazine Road. q O We lmve just unpacked a large consienment of private rickshaw* of the O 2 latest type which can be fitted with English-nude wheels, etc. complete O q and can l>e had at prices which defy competition. O Wc have in stock393 words
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Advertisement91 1915-01-04 10 Straight at It There is no use of our heating around the bush.” We iniebt as well out with it first as last We wnt you to try Chambert io’s Cough Remedy the next time you ha e a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as wo91 words
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Advertisement67 1915-01-04 10 Croup. Every young child is susoeptihle to croup. Don’t wait until this dreadful disease attacks your little one before you prepare tor it. It comes in the night when che- mists’ shor* are usually closed, and this alone should be a warning. Get and keep Chamberlain’s Cough Ren edy on67 words
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Advertisement663 1915-01-04 10 I WPJ&MT -1 -j SKIN' DISEASES Overcome by the WonderlcI Flcosi Purifying PrefcrUc* 3 of Or. MOHSES HilHAN ECGT PILLS. A perron suffering; from eruptions of the skin has much to er.tierc b not merely the d 5? .-.comfiture and irritation and r ainiV.l sensation, lu;t hfe made miserable by663 words
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468 1915-01-04 11 Historicus writes to the National Review an follows In my article published in your issue of the 12th Dec. I pointed out that in establishing fortifications at Tsingtao, Germany had deviated from the principle which other nations had adopted in fortifying th»*ir leased territories on Chinese468 words
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Article811 1915-01-04 11 To the Editor or the Saturday Wettmintter Dear Bir, —I give below an exact translation of an article which appeared in the Remscheider Qmeral-Anzeiger under date of November 3, 1910. It may be of interest at the present time especially inasmuch as —these pr having been811 words
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