Straits Echo, 1 February 1915
1915-02-01
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Title Section41 1915-02-01 1 Straits Echo M J »j C i MILY CfJRO iiCLE OF EVEN'S. CIRCUITING THROUGHOUT TBS STRAWS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, MONDAY, Ist FEBRUARY, 1916. Sin|le Copy, 19 cents No. 2641 words
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Advertisement1077 1915-02-01 1 s WHEN ORMRING SPECIFY Dog Head Stout.' A m <2 5$ It is Strenfthening and limgoratint, S i*u TIANG L£L Co., Penawi Kwda Lumpur ■■■IDDDDDOBIIII Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Due to arrive by a steamer. One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION. jHb JUS EMPIRE '.'The Little1,077 words
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Advertisement34 1915-02-01 1 ••u Aim*» TIANG LEE V CO. P«au| 0T Kaala l m m C 5 I ss S* Tha Doctor advisaa and raoom mand*. It ia nourishing, inri- 2 go rating and strnngthaning. f* ifluuiifliiiiaiiiiiuiuiiii34 words
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Advertisement30 1915-02-01 2 J DRINK m 1 £3 >• pAvarv» Wi!< I .1-; W .-1' V m 3 H RECOGNISED s. C4SSEURS AS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS. LTD., PENANG30 words
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Article1465 1915-02-01 3 American Shipments— Abortive Legislation—Stnthetic Rubber Rubber in 1914 There is reason to believe that our rubber export prohibition has not been without its influence in connection with the strong protect from the Uuited States to this coun try against our attitude towards American commerce Whether it will lead1,465 words
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Article455 1915-02-01 3 A very curious thing in connection with the Chinese influx into Siam is tho advent of the women Ten »>r fifteen years ago, says the Bangkok correspondent of the Straits Tim the Chinese women in Siam numbered but a few hundreds and one rarely saw tl455 words
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Advertisement66 1915-02-01 3 Croup. Every youog child is susceptible to croup. Don’t wait until this dreadful dseise attacks your little one before you prep ire for it. It comes in the uight when chemists’ shops are usually closed, and this alone should be a warning. Get and keep Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on hand.66 words
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Advertisement309 1915-02-01 3 HUTTENBACH B™. C ift" mJL. %>’' a 1 f li# o. ROYAL SOLE AGENTS FOR T r~ i-SJ d Have much pleasurein announcing the arrival^ NEW MODEL iNfo. 110 u< Fi m si ■>' [J t 1 LJ fK 5? mi ,s> i C c:« ■'i B «2- -,/W« I309 words
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Article2040 1915-02-01 4 Christianity separated Religion from Patriotism for every nation which became, aud which remained, Christian It is possible, of course, lor a nation to make of its religion an accessory to its patriotism but, vtuea it does that, tue religion ceases to be Christian, whatever its dogmas and2,040 words
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Advertisement393 1915-02-01 4 HOUSE No. 63. NORTHAM ROAD. For particulars apply to KENNEDY A Co. 17-9-14 5 9 TO LET. From 1st February 1915, Stables situated at 37 and 32 Pitt Street, Penang, Apply to KENNEDY A Co, Receivers g6-l-15 61 Mohimid Noobdik’s Estatb. WANTED. 2 Experienced Binders. Apply personally with testimonials to393 words
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Advertisement89 1915-02-01 4 Straight at It. There is no use of our beatiug around tho bush.” We might as well out with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reaeon so far as we can see89 words
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Advertisement35 1915-02-01 4 Sick Headache. Sick headache is caused by a disordered stomach Take Chamberlain’s Tablets and the headaches will disappear. They are just what you need to correct the trouble For •ale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Article913 1915-02-01 5 According to a telegram from The Hague to the Soer. Handeltblad the German daily papers give the following official intimation regarding the latest raids upon the English coast, that they were only intended as a retaliation for the attempts made by Britain to starve out Germany. French913 words
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Article194 1915-02-01 5 Miktiho of Council. At the Council meeting of the F. M. S. Chamber of Mines held on Monday the following were present:—Mr. F E. Mair (President) in the chair. The Hon. Mr. H. F. Nutter, Messrs, F H Symonda, O. S. Dawbarn, J. Boy,194 words
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Article120 1915-02-01 5 The fortnightly Handicap Shoot look place yesterday morning and resuited as under. The events contested were Rapid and Wantage 200 yards and Rapid at 500 yards. with h’cap. made. Col-Sgt G B Southam .46 97.32 Pte A P Caudler .72 96.76 L-Cpl R M Macalpine .72120 words
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Article162 1915-02-01 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Sir, —Your [poll correspondent seems to bo under the impression that in the 1914 Standard VII. Examinations the Straits Schools were given an advantage over thoso of the States. He is quite wrong. Until the first day of162 words
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29 1915-02-01 5 Jan. 28 By Balance *81,733.82 29 The Staff. District Court (Civil) 56 00 PangkorMess, monthly subscription 20 00 Balance Jan. 29 ...*81,809.8229 words
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Article33 1915-02-01 5 Jan. 27 By Balance 31,637.70 29 Capt. Macintyre, monthly 20.00 Capt. E D.M.. monthly 5 00 Ben de Cruz 3.00 Balance Jan. 29. $1,665.70 Amount previously acknowledged 6,613.33 Total $8,279.0333 words
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Article174 1915-02-01 5 The Taipusam Festival, an annual festival of the members of the chettv community, concludes this evening with the usual display of fireworks at the Race Course. The idol Subramaniam was conveyed from the temple in Penang Street to the! temple at the Waterfalls on Friday morning, and174 words
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Advertisement358 1915-02-01 5 mJ < UJ </) a UJ 0£ J < U LI 0U) If) z < z < z o D m o CO _l < b a. a SCOTCH WHISKY N SCOTCH WHISKY^ JAMES V GLASGOW SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' r»i 90 r*j BLACK&WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY > r358 words
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Advertisement265 1915-02-01 5 MOKE arrick iqarettes ITCH ARD 8 Co SOLE AGENTS FOR v; OVER THE CLAYTON SEMI-DIESEL OIL ENGINE MANUFACTURED BY Clayton 8 Shvttleworth Ltd., LINCOLN, ENGLAND. Works equally well with Crude, Residual, or Refined Lamp Oil. s*S«L Hi r. m,M<i 25k? rT IT Automatic throughout, 8 requires] no lamp'or 1 attention265 words
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Article, Illustration95 1915-02-01 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT thk CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penaug. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra, Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business communications should b#95 words
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Article1305 1915-02-01 6 Among the many truths made manifest by this war is the triumph of nationalism over cosmopolitanism. There were two great forces in existeuce at the beginning of the war which, if ordinary indications visible in time of peace could be trusted, would work with equal determination although1,305 words
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Article66 1915-02-01 6 In accordance with the provisions of the Holidays Ordinance, Monday and Tuesday, February 15 and 16, will be observed throughout the Colonv as Bank Holidays for the Chinese New Year. All Government offices will be closed on these two days. Orders relating to the firing of66 words
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Article773 1915-02-01 6 Mr. Henry Dallas, the well-known impresario, was in Penang yesterday. Mr. L. V. J. Laville is appointed a Coroner and a Deputy Collector of Land Revenue for Penang. The resignation of Captain Gh S. Carver, j Singapore Volunteer Corps, has been ac- cepted by the Governor. i773 words
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Article611 1915-02-01 6 DECLINE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. i From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 29 At the annual general meeting o f Sporting Club, Sir E. C. Ellis, who preside* commented at length upon tho decline 7f financial support. He dismissed the id* that the exclusion of the bookie was611 words
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Article307 1915-02-01 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 1 At the meeting of the Malacca Plants on Sunday the Chairman, commenting on the year’s work, said that the site of tb* Jasin Hospital had been fixed upon, but the health of the agricultural district! had so much improved307 words
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Advertisement153 1915-02-01 6 nnnnnnn Keen Prices for Keen People. r A SPECIAL SHOW OF CHINESE NEW YEAR GOODS, A range so large we cannot fail to suit every variety of taste. v\ &0S /fh Fancy striped shirts, $l-50. New Silk Ties $1 each. Cashmere Socks 40 cents pair. “OH Braces, will not rust,153 words
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Article560 1915-02-01 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. AUSTRIA’S FRESH MOVE. London, January 29. It is reported at Petrograd that the Austro(JermiinH are massing forces in the Carpathian» on an eighty mile front. Two Bavarian corps bare been definitely located in Hungary and south of Temesvar, in addition to six Austrian560 words
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Article1631 1915-02-01 7 (Renter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. —-W.. a v Vi The Kaiser’s Birthday. Good Work by the Allies. London, January 28, 6-25 p.m. I he Paris communique says The Germans announced that the Kaiser’s birthday would be the occasion of a great effort on their part, but it did1,631 words
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Article288 1915-02-01 7 Turks Quicseeat, British Active. London, January 29. According to the Daily Mail's correspondent at Cairo, the Turks have been quiescent since the skirmish at A1 Kantara. The British on Sunday and Tuesday landed small parties at Alexandretta and cut six telegraph wires to the north and288 words
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Article438 1915-02-01 7 (Reuter's Special War Service.) Copyright Trlegram. Kkckivkd 1st or Feb. at 7-50 a m. FURTHER ACCOUNTS. INDOMITABLE'S FINE STEAMING. London, Jauuarv 31, 8 45 a.m. An officer of H. M. battle-cruiser Indomitable, in a letter to a friend describing the battle in the North Sea, says438 words
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Article403 1915-02-01 7 BRITISH MERCHANTMEN SUNK. TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINES. London, January 31, 12-10 a.m. The steamer Ben Crauchan was torpedoed by a German submarine off Fleetwood. Her crew landed safely. London, Jan 31, 3-5 a m. The German submarine 221 met the Ben Crauchan a coasting vessel of 1,978 tons403 words
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Article79 1915-02-01 7 Unpaid Officers. London, January 29. The Swedish Gendarmerie officers in Persia, who have long been unpaid, have I been ordered by Swedon to quit Persia by I March 1. Meanwhile, General Hjalmarson has received a cable from the Chinese GovernI ment, inviting the Swedes to reorganise the Gendarmerie79 words
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Article124 1915-02-01 7 Pssqual —Scully. The wedding of Mr. Leonard Hector Pasqual, Laboratory Assistant, Penang Smelting Works, Ltd., and eldest sou of Mr. N. O. Pasqual, to ''’iss Mary Annie Scully, second daughter of Mr. P. F. Scully, was solemnised at the Church of the Immaculate Conception this morning, the Rev124 words
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Article377 1915-02-01 7 Outward P. O. Mail. The R. M. S Malta is expected to arrive here from Colombo at 8 a.m. on Friday, the 5th instant, and to sail for Singapore and China at 10 a.m. the same day. The output of the New Tambun Mines, Ltd., for the month of January,377 words
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Article432 1915-02-01 8 Old-Time Ceremonies Revived. On the mo r niog of the Dec. 23rd, the President of the Republic of China left 1 the Presidential residence to carry out 1 the sacrificial ceremonies at the Temple of Heaven The Tientsin Timet contains a vt-ry interesting account of the432 words
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Article456 1915-02-01 8 Working Under Difficulties The Press in this country is workiug under very peculiar circumstances. A veritable Hword of Damocles is ever hinging over the head of the editor, who if mention is made of any vessels of war, or of any troops, is guilty of a technical456 words
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Article1027 1915-02-01 8 To-day, aaya Saturday’* Free Prett, which has dow beeu gazetted a public holiday for this festival, many Hindus will endeavour to gain merit in tne following way They stick silver pius through their tongues, lips, and cheeks, and rows of pins are stuck through the skin alii1,027 words
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Article807 1915-02-01 8 A VETERAN’S WARNING. Danger of Over Production. To those who have any doubts as to the future of the rubber industry a chat with Mr. Samuel Figgis, one of the veterans of the trade, would, says the Kuala Lumpur paper, be a wonderfully heartening process.; Mr. Figgis,807 words
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Article175 1915-02-01 8 A Fair Turnout There was a fair turn-out of the Penang Volunteers on Friday night for the route march, about 130 officers and men putting in an appearance. Among the officers were: Major The Hon. A R. Adams (Commandant), Captain T. B. Miniken (Adjutant), Lieut. H. A.175 words
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Article1342 1915-02-01 8 BRITAIN AND HER ALLIES. Loudon, January 20. M Gustave Herve. replying to the allegations that France is left to support the weight of the war alone, writes in the Paris paper, the Guerre Sociale Are six armies, each of three army corps, nothing To find and even train1,342 words
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Article155 1915-02-01 8 The following appointments are notified in the F\ M. S. Government Gazette of the 29th ult:—Mr. R.W. Munro to be in unofficial member of the Selangor State Loaned. Mr. M B. Shelley to be an officer of Class J V. F.M.S., Mr. C- E- Carlos to act155 words
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Advertisement573 1915-02-01 8 3 More Latest War Gazettes AT GEORGE TOWN KINEMA, THE CHIEF CONTENTS ARK 1. 'Xmas Preseute for the Heroes at the Front. I 2 Arrival of transport Bhip from India 3. Tbo KAISER’B Catspaws. The Turkish Army at Constantinople. 4. Russian advance guard on the Prussian Frontier. 5. EARL GREY573 words
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Advertisement63 1915-02-01 8 Cure TUt Cough. When you base troublesome cough, it does not meau that you have consumption or that you are going to have it, but it doe« mean that your lungs are threatened, aud it is just as well to be on the safe side a*id take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy63 words
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Advertisement12 1915-02-01 8 GERMAN Consuls act. London, January 21. A Cairo cable .tale»: Moslem religious12 words
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Advertisement69 1915-02-01 8 Penang Sales Room. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGES. The undersigned is instructed to take possession and put up for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE NEW SEA VIEW HOTEL. 16, FARQUHAR STREET, On Tuesday and Wednesday, 9th and 10th February 1915. AT 11 A M. EACH DAY. All the furniture,69 words
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Article1049 1915-02-01 9 Ax Expression ox Democracy. (From a Tim*» Correspondent.) Our enemies have much to say about British decadence Methodical officials collected the evidence for it over many years until pigeonholes were filled to bursting and hardly had the war broken out when our soldiers chose as their battle-song “Tipperary.” What1,049 words
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Article853 1915-02-01 9 [Thk Editor ox th* Malay Mail.] Sir, —This is the question that has been and is still agitating the minds of several members of our planting community. J. therefore venture to ventilate the feelings of Forne who in their position are not able to853 words
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Advertisement567 1915-02-01 9 FOR- SA.T >Jii. Guide to Penang, BT TH I LATH C. 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 mr%M lli wnammmm THE London Directory (Published Annually.) Knables traders throughout the World to communicate direct567 words
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Advertisement347 1915-02-01 9 3XTOTICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.’ IpMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR ■J are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must He sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the347 words
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Advertisement8 1915-02-01 9 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood»’ Peppeimint ('ure l».|*»d8 words
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Advertisement52 1915-02-01 9 The nitfht was cold, loud was bit bark, For he’d been sleeping in the park, A friendly policeman heard him yell. And made him comfy in the cell. Next morn before the bea he stood His Worship thought he looked demure, So tuld him to begone, and get Wood»’ Great52 words
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Advertisement310 1915-02-01 9 Weakness Debility TRON ‘JELLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron Jelloids,’ the blood it enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases.310 words
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Article1031 1915-02-01 10 OPENING OP A PUBLIC PARK. T** Hadht» or Old Emfkbobs. Visitors to Peking are studied nowaday* in a way that would astound tho*e who re member the Peking of hut a few year* ago. Reader* of The Tim** will recall Sir Valentine ChiroP* vivid description of hi* first1,031 words
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Article574 1915-02-01 10 HOW TH* UwPROORBSSIVa HcBßa»e> BlockB thi Wat. Much has b«eu written and said i n P 0 deu n »tion of the wife who refuses t 0 10° socially and intellectually with her husban? T > e woman who prefers a qu,et home „fV surrounded by her children,574 words
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Article435 1915-02-01 10 The opening of the Parliamentary session, pays the Paris correspondent of Truth, was of a piece with the general tone and spirit of Paris, and indeed, all France. Dressiness in the front seats of the tribunes would hare shocked sentiment and taste. Very man* deputies had black bands435 words
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Advertisement985 1915-02-01 10 CONSTIPATION. The Cause of much Suffering. EYE-SIGHT RESTORED. N INFALLIBLE REMEDY for all When the Bowels are clogged the waste matter decays and ferments and enters the blood, and is carried to all parts of the body, producing Headaches, Biliousness, Sleeplessness, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion, Neuralgia, Rheumatism and various985 words
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Article196 1915-02-01 11 ip. Tapioca %4.15 buyers M. P Tapioca %b.—salts Gold beat •fj 40 nut pop*" r yer White Pepper *2.50 buyert Trang PePl*” tock Clove» Mi M( 110 ftofninn.l Mux Picking tellers Nutmeg HO 23.40 sales No. 1 9.50 sales Sujrar 2 *•*> Basket 5.15 buyer Copra (mixed) 9.85 tales196 words
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Article230 1915-02-01 11 I’knano, Fkbuary 1 Hkbi— cta Souj) pet catty 20 Roast 30 Steaks «t 30 Stow or Curry Moat 22 Rump Steak 30 Ox Tail each 50 Tone'no 55 Foot 15 Heart 50 Liver per catty 40 PoUK Pork per catt y 36 Pig’s Head... 22 Feet 26 Tonguo230 words
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1245 1915-02-01 11 (By am Englishman in France.) Paris. It is an astonishing thing to those of us who hare trarolled to any extent in France or Belgium during the war to know it is possible for people, no matter whom, to walk, motor, and otherwise roam1,245 words
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Article908 1915-02-01 11 Farewell to the Staw. The following extract from a Home exchange of Sir Thomas Sutherland’s farewell to the P &O. st iff will be interesting to inauy of our readers One of the moat gracious of the many kind acts performed during Sir ThouiaS Sutherland’s long life908 words
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Advertisement80 1915-02-01 11 translation. The UNDERSIGNED undertake» to translate anv document from English 1Dt and vice versa. Also Chinese into English. WB to the following scale: 1* or translations for insertion in the Echo or the Penang Sin Poe or to .1 Plated by the Jobbing Department of llV nt n n re8880 words
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Advertisement11 1915-02-01 11 F«>r Children’ll Hacking at Nieht. Wood»' Oraat Patjparnrwt Cara la. Cd11 words
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Advertisement141 1915-02-01 11 r onnooooooonnnoaocjooonnoc t 1 WIITBAW AY. L* IDL&W b CO 1 u O n n n O PENANG. V vJ O a a n o 0 o n a n o 0 a n o Six-Day Clear-Out Sale SWEEPING REDUCTIONS. STARTS Monday, February Ist, 0 o n n u o141 words
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Advertisement1663 1915-02-01 12 i m vv y Wireless Telegraphy, fitted cn all Steamers. All Cabins are now fitted with Electric Fame FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Electric Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Outward. Due Penang Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Feb 5 Feb. 19 Malta Sardinia1,663 words
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