Straits Echo, 25 February 1915
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Title Section36 1915-02-25 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 25th FEBRUARY, 1916. SiMl* C *n, II emu. No. 4436 words
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Advertisement18 1915-02-25 1 4,1 T‘. «.-I. mmmm 2 BUNGALOWS Nos. 142 A an i 1428. BURMAH ROAD. APPLY 53, B**ch Street.18 words
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Advertisement26 1915-02-25 2 DRINK 9 Eg mi WĔ i Bgfa I ■■SSBS &rj '> m RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND on the MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.26 words
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Article407 1915-02-25 3 There is so little excuse for the many futilities of the Censorship Bureau that oven its creators have censed to believe in its infallibility, an(J wonderful to relate, confess fh. ir error by appointing Sir Edward ok.-nd Sir Frank Swettenham, whose c utivl should be407 words
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Article550 1915-02-25 3 The roll of infamy that Le Matin and other French journals have been giving contains the mums of five South German Princes. Whether they p rsonally joined in the atrocities cr merely gave general orders does not appear, but there is a strong presumption that the younger550 words
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Article720 1915-02-25 3 I The readiness of our soldiers aod sailors to face death with a joke or a aiusio-ball soag is reported to hare confirmed the German nation in its opinion that we are a frivolous and shallow people, lacking in all true seriousness. Even at home there are persons720 words
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Article306 1915-02-25 3 Under the beading “Too Much Tango” an American piper says that with the prtviiling craz3 for dancing st all times and pliers it has become noticeable that, women whoso blood is thin—anaemic—fall victims to neuralgic pains when they dance too much and rob themselves of deep306 words
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Advertisement8 1915-02-25 3 Children’s Hacking Coagkt at Nigbt, Papp'rmiat Chiral* M8 words
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Advertisement187 1915-02-25 3 (os. i ci. PENANG. SINGAPORE. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR. m r% 9 S V 7 MS m &k. ■M£ssa m 3 Rubber Factories Rubber Mills. ,V CAS, OIL 8 PRODUCER ENGINES. SEMI DIESEL CRUDE OIL ENGINES. BENTRIFUGAL 8 PISTON PUMPS. WATER. GAS 8 STEAM PIPES 8 FITTINGS. BELTING 8 ENGINE OIL.187 words
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Article201 1915-02-25 4 8 P Tapioca $5.10 filer* M. P. Tapioca ...$5 85 t ilt* Gold Leal ...$64 40 Black Pepper 18 buyer* White Pepper 34 40 tale* Trang Pepper 2b.— *ell*rt Clove* 41— nominal Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 64. tale* Nutmegs 110 23.50 taltt SNo. 1 9.50 *alt* 2 8,90201 words
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Article229 1915-02-25 4 Phnano, Fbbuabt 25 Beef ctt Soup per catty If Boast 2< Steaks 2( Stew or Curry Meat 2( Bump Steak 2t Ox Tail each 5( Tongue fit Feet li Heart 35 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 28 Tongue 36 Mutton229 words
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Article416 1915-02-25 4 Colon°l Harvey, in the course of his editorial sur.ey in The North American de view, discusses the important issue of the war, hud is of opinion that if Germany wins she must dominate the globle as the world Power, but in case of a victory416 words
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385 1915-02-25 4 An anonymous writer in Le Correspondant of December 10rb, in an article on Public Opinion and the Position in Italy,” gives a lengthy sketch cf the feelings of the diffe- rent political and religious parties in Italy towards her policy with regard to the385 words
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Article262 1915-02-25 4 Official Minutes. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 9th February, 1915. Prettnt. W Peel. E-q.. Pretidtnt F Duxbury, E q Quah Beug E«q. Yeoh Guan Seek, E»q. John Mitchell, Esq. Absent Lim Eow Hong, Esq. P T Allen, Esq. J. The minutes262 words
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Advertisement44 1915-02-25 4 WARNING. All persons are cautioned against making unauthorised use of Reuter's Service of News, and any person or persons found infringing the Copyright Ordinance of the Straits Settlements will be strietly dealt with in accordance with the provisions o r th t Ordinance. RKUTRR,44 words
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Advertisement133 1915-02-25 4 A Forty Years’ Test. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been curing coughs aud colds for the past forty i years and has gained in popularity every year. What better recommendation is required For sale bv all Dispensaries am] Dealers. NOTICE. j' I''HE usual monthly sale of Pawnbrokers I A. forfeited pledges133 words
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Advertisement316 1915-02-25 4 ®®®®®®<J r. ‘-•®®®(s !)!»>> *®®®®S 5)®4-i®® r* V' <9 »>; (€> PETER WALKER X .1 UT 7 «1 PETER W/y kci fit y ■x :>• (Hr boy ;V;j I; M > 7 Jf n LITTLE PETER 'zz&TFFyz B E E R FROM ALL FIRST CLASS DEALERS OR Sellar, Murray Co.316 words
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Article794 1915-02-25 5 The meeting of the subscriber» to Bt. George’s Ball was held yesterday evening at the Penang Cricket Club. There were about twenty fire subscribers present, with the Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams in the Chair. The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed. Accounts Passed The Chairman794 words
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Article188 1915-02-25 5 The most important lighthouse at the present time, so far as actual operations are concerned, is the light of Heligoland, from the fact that it was centred in the very heart of the naval war zone Heligoland was ceded by Great Britain to Germany in 1890, in return188 words
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Article393 1915-02-25 5 The closing service ef the Malaysia Cont ference was held in Wesley Church, Singa- pore, on Sunday morning at nine o’clock. i After an earnest address by Bishop Eveland the secretary of the conference presented the candidates tor the order of deacon, Rev. Veraythan Samuel of Bukit Mertajam.393 words
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Article227 1915-02-25 5 We see every preparation made for the observance of China New Year as it has been the custom of the Chinese people to observe it for long ages past—by a squaring of accounts, by fairs and festivities and by a general holiday, in many cases extending over227 words
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Article228 1915-02-25 5 The Corporal Kurtb, of the French Foreign Legion, condemned to death for high treason by the Court-Martial of Hanoi, was shot on February 5 at Langson, Tonkin. Before dyiDg, Kurth, who was a naturalised Freuchmau (since December, 1911) declared that he had previously been a German officer,228 words
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Advertisement400 1915-02-25 5 J < Id t/> a UJ K -J < o Id 0. (/> cn m z < z < X u D m o to _i < r 5 SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ sss^tli JAMES BUCtW^ X :> X X GLASGOW* PB BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HICHEST QUALITY400 words
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Advertisement47 1915-02-25 5 When Blither’* nipper got the croup, And almost lost its breath, The neighbours shook their wise old head», They all predicted death But just a few days after this They marvelled much, I’m aure, At seeing the kid quite well and strong Twai Woods’ Orest Peppermint Oure47 words
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Advertisement250 1915-02-25 5 SWEET CHESTNUT TOE. i s and j 5 rlfj; Work for all men— For all men rest, And a time to taste the joyslof life. WILCOX /P c ->nt inr FALMOUTH HOUSE FARQUHAR STREET, (LATE SEA VIEW HOTEL.) i\irs. Trengove begs to aunounce that she has taken the above premises,250 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-02-25 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRE3S. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Out station... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. Alt business communications should97 words
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Article1264 1915-02-25 6 Yesterday evening we were discussing wiih a Chinese friend, a man of great experience and sound judgment, the circumstances of the mutiny of the Fifth Native Light Infantry in Singapore. This towkay took a perfectly calm view of the situation and was very reassuring in his ideas1,264 words
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Article405 1915-02-25 6 Mr. W. 9. Stirling ha* returned from leave and resumed duty with the Monopolies Department at Malacca. Mr. J. L. Humphreys, at present stationed at Muar, Johore, haa published a very interesting and entertaining Collection of Malay Proverbs Pte. V. G. Ezechiel, of the Maxim Section, has405 words
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27 1915-02-25 6 Feb 24 By Balance $2,080.60 H. Waugh, monthly subscription 50.00 Balance Feb. 24 $2,130.60 Remitted to London on 24-2-15 £lO,OOO27 words
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Article279 1915-02-25 6 (Reuter.) London, February 23. Copper, £64-15. Selected £7l-10. Linseed, Argentine, 49/-. Wheat, White Karachi 60/-, Delhi 60/6d. Rosafe 62/3d. paid. Tin, £lB5. Wheat, 61/6; April and May sellers 64/6 March and April paid 53/6. Coconut Oil, Ceylon shipment 47, Cochin shipment 48|. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day279 words
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Article994 1915-02-25 6 Industrious, if not particularly intelligem is the Letter Censor who has found time to open and seal correspondence addressed to the Echo from Kedah, Johore and even Penang. It i* more than a little significant that the official Press Bureau account ofc the Singapore Mutiny makes no mention994 words
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Advertisement129 1915-02-25 6 PRITCHARD 8 Co. f /JU ES DON’T BUY GERMAN GOODS. BAYER SUBSCRIBED 3,000, JO MARK 9 To the German War Loan. There is no necessity to buy German ICE EAU DE COLOGNE OR ICE HAIR WASH We have filled th? gap with our SUPER-ICED EAU DE COLOGNE AND SUPER-ICED HAIR129 words
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Article646 1915-02-25 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. rheims violently BOMBARDED. Paris, February 24. Au*ereamg communique states: The day was comparatively quiet except m Champagne where fighting continues favourably to our arms. We captured more trenches in the region of Beausejour and maintained our previous gains- The Germans tried to debouch646 words
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Article639 1915-02-25 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 24th of Feb. at 7 p.m. more steamers sunk. Loudon, February 23. Ibe steimer Branktome Chine has struck a mine or beeu torpedoed twenty miles from I Boachy Head. Eighteen of the crew have j been landed at Newhaven. The captain land639 words
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Article418 1915-02-25 7 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. STUBBORN FIGHTING. Petrograd, February 24. A Petrograd communique states: “Thaßusians ia tha Carpathians have captured 48,331 Austrians, 17 guns and 118 mitrailleuses between January 21 and February 20. Stubborn fighting continued on February 21 on the right banks of the Bobr and Narew.418 words
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Article177 1915-02-25 7 Now ia Arabia, Our readers will remember that the correspondent, whose special account of the visit of the Emden to Cocos was published in the Echo some weeks ago, spoke of the courtesy with which the Cable Company’s staff were treated by the officer in charge177 words
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Article91 1915-02-25 7 The following articles will be found in our outside pages Page. 3. The Bavarian “Huns.” Soldiers’ Humour. Common Sense and the Censor. 4. —What the War will Settle. Political and Religious Parties in Italy. 5. —Heligoland Lighthouse Malaysia Conference. St. George’s Meeting. China New Year. German Traitor’s Executions. 8.91 words
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Article2162 1915-02-25 7 LATEST OFFICIAL NEWS. ANOTHER EUROPEAN CASUALTY. From the Hon’ble the Resident-Councillor we received this morning the following copy of a telegram despatched by the Private Secretary to H.E. the Governor yesterday The situation continues completely satisfactory the cleaning of districts and the extension of the safe area progresses.2,162 words
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Advertisement165 1915-02-25 7 rHE GKEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Hiad Offick:— SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment in All Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LO W RATES Financial Agents for Fenang. SELLAR, MURRAY GO. Local Office: No. 7, Union Stkrbt. “PENANG SIN POE.” Chinese Daily Newspaper. IF you want to make your trends known to165 words
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Article485 1915-02-25 8 A note to the Russian Budget Bill furnishes a remarkable illustration of the social and economic advantages which i sobriety— even compulsery sobriety—brings to a community,” says the Liverpool Poot. Iq teferring to the effect of the war on industry, the Finance Minister says that except ia485 words
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Article344 1915-02-25 8 44 Piofessor Bergson, as president of the Academy of Moral and Political Science, welcoming his successor in the chair, M. Alexandre Ribot, Minister of Finance, spoke of the war,” siys the Paris correspondent of the Telegraph. 44 Everything else melts away iu the presence of344 words
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Article94 1915-02-25 8 There was only a thin partition between the bar-parlour and the taproom of the suburban hostelry, so that I could not help hearing what was perhaps a confidence about a certain Bill’s terrible condition the previous afternoon. 44 Well, to cut a long story short,” 6aid the voice, which94 words
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Article691 1915-02-25 8 T» Cmisxe Wit* Jafax. The critical relations between tbis country and Japan still continue, and it seems to be clear that the two Governments have diametrically opp >sed ideas as to bow the crisis should be treated. On the Chinese side the only hopeful policy to pursue691 words
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Article263 1915-02-25 8 The following tie* hare been fixed for Friday, the 26th inst: Mixed, Double A. Mr and Mrs W S Dunn va. Miss Heim and M K Whitlock (6;. Mis Rarrop and Hargrave va. Miss Rickett and Erere*t (2). Championahip. R E H Oliver va. H G R263 words
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Article1645 1915-02-25 8 Christianity separated Religion from Patriotism for every nation which became, and which remaiued, Christian. It is possible, of course, for a nit ion to make of its religion an accessory to its patriotism but, when it does that, the religion ceases to be Christian, whatever its dogmas1,645 words
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Article165 1915-02-25 8 That piracy could be repressed there is no doubt it the Canton authorities showed some desire to exterminate the pests who are known to haunt certain areas. Gunboats are available but to what use they are put we are unable to state unless it be to165 words
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Advertisement350 1915-02-25 8 THE SHOW OF SURPRISES LONG LOOKED FOR COME AT LAST WILLISON S BRITISH AMERICAN CIRCUS AND MAMMOTH MENAGERIE Presenting an all Star company of CIRCUS CELEBRITIES culled from the World’s GREATEST SHOWS A rare and costly ZOOLOGICAL COLLECTION OP TRAINED ANIMALS. Tiger?, Leopards, Black panthers, Cassonarys Beautiful Birds, Merry Monkeys,350 words
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Advertisement55 1915-02-25 8 Don't Riik neumoaii. Gef rid of every coll as quietly as possibio. It is the foretuaner of all pulmonary trouble, an 1 puoutu. n i may develop in a few hours. Take Caatuberl&iri’s Cough Kemedy. It is a simple thing to do, bat the -‘fleet is marvellous. For sals by55 words
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Advertisement307 1915-02-25 8 Beware of Colds. Childreuare much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet I fever and consumption are diseases that are I often contracted when the child has a cold That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick307 words
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Advertisement536 1915-02-25 8 A MEETING of the Board of the Licen■inn Justies will be held in the District Court on Wednesday, the 24th March, 1915, at 2 15 pm., to consider applj. cations for new licences for the transfer 0 f existing public house licences and for removals and also for new licences536 words
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Article1166 1915-02-25 9 That the war would create abnormal conditions in shipping circles became apparent within but a few days after the declaration of hostilities in August. The tremendous extent that the operatinos assumed, the vast distances over which troops, material and i horses had to be ferried caused an1,166 words
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Article363 1915-02-25 9 1 1 The question of health in the tropics is naturally one of the greatest interest to all, I and if the splendid work done in Panama by the United States authorities is any criterion we may soon expect the day when fever-reeking jungles and malarial363 words
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Article147 1915-02-25 9 The critical state of affiira between Chiua and Japan is evidently crating some alarm in the north, especially amongst foreigners iu Peking. Immediately it became known that the Japanese were massing an unusual number of troops at Mukden, the United States authorities iu Peking issued instructions to147 words
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Advertisement566 1915-02-25 9 FOR Guide to Penang, BT THE LATK E. F. Skertchly* p. e Price 50 cents Worth a Dollar a copy/') BOLD AT STRAIT8 ECHO OFFICE AHD AT THE SAVE-U-TBOUBLE FIRM THE London Directory (Published Annually.) Enables traders throughout the World to communicate direct with English Manufacturers Dealers m each class566 words
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Advertisement344 1915-02-25 9 INTO TICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911. Employers of Indian laboui are hereby reminded that assessment re turns for the preceding quarter must b« sent to the Office of the Deputy Controllei of Labour, Penang, during the months ol April, July, October and January. horms for344 words
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Advertisement35 1915-02-25 9 Just What You Need. Don’t suffer for years from a disordered shmich. A few doses oi Chamberlain’s Tablets will put you right. They ate just what you need For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers35 words
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Advertisement67 1915-02-25 9 For Chrouio Chest Complaints. W'-io.W N 6 t J. G. A LLAN, Engineer 8 Contractor. F.Af.S. Railway Buildings, Penang, begs to inform Contractors, Planters and Miners that he has taken over the Agency of Chop EWE LEONC HO, TIMBER MERCHATNS 8 SAW MILLERS. Works: Kota, Kuala Muda. Depot Bridge Street.67 words
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Advertisement517 1915-02-25 9 i w?) S.V I 11 ittiillxiiiji tQ l A retired Colonel bfflfy of the Indian Medical Service writes Dear Sirs. Following repeated attacks of influenza and debility due to long service in the tiopics, I was left with obstinate chronic bronchitis, severe flatulent dyspep :a ;;tJ a general neurasthenia, which517 words
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Article971 1915-02-25 10 An Anglo-Canadian - By An Anglo-Canadian. It is not often that Thomas A'kini of any nationality wears his heart upjn his sleeve, and it is quite certain that the British Tommy but rarely does so, or his the Canadian Contingent Perhaps he Irest -bows his thoughts aud relieves bis foelings m971 words
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Article552 1915-02-25 10 The most important disclosure as to the resp msibility for breaking the peace was made bv Signor Giolitti in the Italian Chamber. The Premier, Signor Silandra, having given a reasonable and perfectly convincing statomeut. as to the causes which j led to Italiin neutrality, ex-Premier Signor j552 words
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Article305 1915-02-25 10 For the past week rumours have b°en eiculating in Peking and, apparently, throughout the Chiuese Republic, that Japan bad presented to the Chinese Government twenty-one demands embracing questions of territory and special privileges regarding railways and mines in Manchuria, Eastern Mongolia, Shantung, the Yaogtsre Valley and Fukien.”305 words
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Advertisement418 1915-02-25 10 KOOOOCOCOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOii o c u o o o o o o o AINC CHEANC Co., 59, Magazine KoaJ. We have just unpacked a large consignment of private rickshaws of the latest type which can be fitted with English-ro id© wheel-», etc. complete and can bo had at prices which defy competition.418 words
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Advertisement52 1915-02-25 10 Don't Rhk ncumonia, Oet rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner cf all pulmonary rrouble, and pneumonia may develop in a :ew hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all Dispensaries ai52 words
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Advertisement78 1915-02-25 10 Reware of Colds. Childrenare much more likely to contract the contaaiouB diseases when they have cdds Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all authorities say beware of colds For the quick cure of colds you78 words
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Advertisement548 1915-02-25 10 YOU MAY REST ASSURED that Beecham’s Pills will be of great service to you if your stomach is out of order or your liver is sluggish. The conditions of life in these days are so strenuous that nearly everybody is at times, overtaken by various derangements of the digestive organs548 words
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Article1495 1915-02-25 11 Shares and the Commodity—Export Precautions —Views on Plantation Rubber —Analysis of Straits Robber Company. Although activity in share and commodity circles has been less pronounced of late, values remain firm and outlook satisfactory. With the conditional removal of the export prohibition on raw rubber the market is gradually1,495 words
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Article449 1915-02-25 11 Problem of General Joffre’s Bio Reserve. Mr. Hilaire Belloc, whose weekly review of the war is always most illuminating and singularly accurate in its speculations, offers some very interesting comments on the situation East aud West in Land and Water. He deals particularly with the fact that449 words
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Advertisement499 1915-02-25 11 HOTEL NORMAN. Penini’s Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. —ln the event of change of Proprietorship, the Hotel will not be closed, but will Jae handed over to the new tenant as a going concern. Those wishing to support their own countrymen are asked to £,ve their patronage only to those499 words
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Advertisement1687 1915-02-25 12 IS S.N.C BRITISH IttDSA STEAM NAYIGATION CO., LTD. Winless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Electric Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Servlco i Outward. Due Penang. Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Mar. 51,687 words
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