Straits Echo, 1 March 1915
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Title Section37 1915-03-01 1 Straits Echo OAH-t CRMNKLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THE ST SAITS, THE (FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND (HE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Pgr Annum PENANG, MONDAY, Ist MARCH, 1915. sia*le Copy, if c «mi. No. 4 737 words
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Advertisement1121 1915-03-01 1 mum* WMIM OmtlMG SPECIFY “Do* H«*d Stout." Sift .s. J }*'if r i m 3 l It U Strengthening end Invigorating, TIANG L£E ft* Co., A KwUa L%m f *r lIIIDDDODDIIIII OaODODIIUIH Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. NOW ON SHOW One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION. SAN1,121 words
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Advertisement18 1915-03-01 1 BBBBBB TO LET. S W BUNGALOWS Nos. 142 A and 1428, BURMAH ROAD. APPLY 53, Beach Street. 118 words
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Advertisement42 1915-03-01 2 DRINK > K CP: av:. m i iwir Ik® 35? J jn ifi pi »1 L& 4k tv El >£&*? *<£.. ‘V» '4** SUK «Wr 1 g ff >7 VM2S RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS. LTD., PENANG.42 words
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Article1167 1915-03-01 3 Improv m nt io Pric« of R&v Robber—The Question of Supplies— Prospects of Londm Asiat c. 'fh« release of the major portion of the accum yl.t ion of pLutatiou rubber for Am irican consumers, held up t lie embirgo, lias ba 1 effect upon the commodity marbet Prices1,167 words
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Article906 1915-03-01 3 I’he Make-up of A Modern Fleet. There is much in the moke-up of a modern war fleet, and especially in the giouping and nomenclature of types, which is puzzling to the lay mind, and which, therefore, may be profitably elucidated as fir as possible. The principal difficulty so906 words
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Advertisement257 1915-03-01 3 4ft.T T “fc w— A jrM~ iT ««i.^lii :.».<j »fcv ti a 11 HUTTENBACH B™. C o. SOLE AGENTS FOR TYPEWRITERS -*3tf V» _)w. Have much pleasure in announcing jthe arrival 01 THE HEW MODEL!'No. *O. s 2 r MR UJfcss&T» 3 *tei ~£l OSS* £ri SJi iff ii fe257 words
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Article208 1915-03-01 4 8 P. Tapioca $5.10 tellers M. P. Tapioca $5.85 tales Gold Leat $64 40 Black Pepper 18. —buyert White Pepper 34 40 tales Trang Pepper 2b.— telDrt Cloves 41 —nominal Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 64- —tales Nutmegs 110 23.50 tales (No. 1 9.50 tales Sugar 2 8.90 sales208 words
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Article227 1915-03-01 4 Penanq, March 1 Beef cts. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 35 Liver per catty 30 Pork Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton227 words
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Article1593 1915-03-01 4 War was declared by England against France in the spring of 1793. In the following year Pitt caused an Expeditionary Force to be ianded at Dunkirk. The French Revolution had devoured its own children, and Coleridge’s epigram had been realised in history that the sensual1,593 words
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Article115 1915-03-01 4 Traffic Betwern Germany and Sweoen Stopped Copenhagen, January 25 A great sensation was cau-ed’at Trelleborg to-day when the Germ in ferry steamer, which left there at 1.30. b und for Sissni f z. returned again at 3 40, having observed several submarines of a nationality othpr than Gorman115 words
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Article83 1915-03-01 4 Rome, January *29. The National Agency says reports received by official circles depict the situation at Constantinople as extremely grave Opposition agaiu t Enver Pasha and his policy is increasing, while Tala-at Bey’s party, which opposed the war, has threatened the leaders of the war party. Exchange.83 words
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Advertisement81 1915-03-01 4 TRANSLATION. rpilE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to 1 translate any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese account*into English. Fees according to the following scale:— (1) For translations for in ertion in the Straits Echo or the Penang Sin Poe or to be printed by the Jobbing Department of81 words
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Advertisement47 1915-03-01 4 How doth the little busy bee Irorrov*» each shining minute, And cather honey by the ton. We all know who have seen it. How doth our coughs and colds get well That we m .y life endure Why. just beciuse we always take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.47 words
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Advertisement586 1915-03-01 4 M Sfit i f&trf if fc t V* V V' /If V r: r f' k t v ‘•<r t* fafcr<v r %:vE ĕ&£S **>V> 2 1 ,v fep v< -j f t ~p y: /n y y- su*Sf o\. Mir< O' uf) *Un f rV tut ?A .'TV Vj586 words
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Article359 1915-03-01 5 At the monthly Council meeting held on the 22nd Febiuary the following were preMr. F. E V’ air (President) in the Chair, Messrs R P B'-ash (Vice-President), O S. Dawbarn. Q W. Wilson. F. H. Symonds, J. H Rich and the Secretary (Mr. A. C.359 words
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Article531 1915-03-01 5 Willison’s Circus and Mammoth Menagerie arrived in Penang last evening and the work of unloading all the paraphernalia and the numerous wild animals was proceeding apace from daylight this morning. All the arrangements for transporting the numerous cages were perfect, and the railway and jetty officials are to531 words
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Article240 1915-03-01 5 NOTICE FOR THE PRESS. The sentenoe of death bj shooting passed upon two Sepoys of the 5ih Light Infantry —by Summary General Court Martial for joining in a Mutiny, was carried into effect yesterday afternoon (February 23) at 5 p m. Notice. By His Excellency Brigadier-General, D.240 words
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Article121 1915-03-01 5 To the Editor or the Straitt Echo Dear Sir, The Agent of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China at Kuala Lumpur, as Hon. Treasurer of the above Fund, reports the receipt of the following further contributions Previously acknowledged. $900.00 F E Taylor, Kajang 14 10121 words
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40 1915-03-01 5 Feb 26 By Balance $2,265 97 27 Employees of Malakoff Rubber Co, Ltd., and Malakuff Plantations Co., Ltd 3rd monthly contribution 301.00 Balance Feb. 27 $2,566 97 Remitted to London on 24-2-15 10,00040 words
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Article33 1915-03-01 5 Feb. 19 By Balance 974-12 27 Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Wright-Motion, result of performance of Gay Lord Quex” 521.72 jßalance Feb. 27 $1,495.84 Amount previously acknowledged 8,323.80 Total $9,819.6433 words
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Article84 1915-03-01 5 400 Motor-Cars Reported Destroyed. Amsterdam, January 25. A special correspondent of the Handelsblad sends details of the reported air raid on Essen, according to which the damage done by the British airmen was considerable. A big repairing shed for motor-cars was completely wrecked, together with 40084 words
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Article53 1915-03-01 5 Amsterdam, January 52. The German military newspaper, the Artillerittische Monatschoft* admits the correctness of the report concerning the new German naval guns which have a range of three miles further than the beet English guns. Their oelibre is stated to be 40 64>a with a ra*fe53 words
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Advertisement391 1915-03-01 5 -I < id (ft Q Id QJ -I < U Id 0. t/) Z < z < X o 3 CD o </> < gUCHANANS SCOTCH WHISKY IU BLACK&WHITE X. scotchWhiskv^ JAM .,XSOOW* SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT tk BLACK WHITE n C*3 ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY n ■D 70 O391 words
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Advertisement169 1915-03-01 5 SWEET CHESTNUT TOE. i s and i s fe Sgar&aEaa^ail Work for all men— For all men rest, And a time to taste the joys |of|life. WILCOX RDNNYMSDE HOTEL. EXTRA MOONLIGHT DINNER AND CONCERT ON OUR ILLUMINATED SEA FRONT WILL BE HELD ON THE 2nd» 1M ARCH, 1915. ITCHARD S169 words
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Article, Illustration95 1915-03-01 6 Published dally (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Peuaug. Price. Daily Local 524 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Llaii Edition (Post Free) 517.50 CABI.E ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N R. —All hunine™ communications should95 words
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Article17 1915-03-01 6 Mull s it —On Feb. 25th, to Mr. and Mr». G. C. G. Muller, a daughter.17 words
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Article1217 1915-03-01 6 Quite the most important war news that das reached us for some weeks past has been e rep it of the successful bombardment of the Dardanelles by the Allied fleet composed, as we now learn, of French and British warships under the command of Admiral Boue1,217 words
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Article862 1915-03-01 6 Chinese and other Asiatic merchants in Penang complain that, owing to the excessive delays which their correspondence suffers in passing through the hands of the Censor, their business interests are suffering considerably. Of the arrival of letters and goods despatched to Singapore over a fortnight ago some of862 words
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Article956 1915-03-01 6 Who was responsible for the removal 0 f the German prisoners from St. John’s Island to Singapore Jealousy regarding recent promotions does not seem, unfortunately, to be confined to the Fifth (Native) Light Infantry. We have no inside knowledge of the merits of the controversy which is agitating956 words
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Advertisement172 1915-03-01 6 A dollar saved is a dollar got, You wiil save a lot if you buy from us. A HUGE STOCK OF CAM? COTS JUST ARRIVED. Our Cots are covered with Superior Drab Duck, and are superior in quality. ——E E mm v I r UiKRMTCWSrtO -U\Va-T AToH, LiU-Uf.S Cot only172 words
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Obituary22 1915-03-01 6 Death. Andkkson —On Hie 28th February, at Sentosa”, Penang. Drummond Edward Noble, infant son of Lionel John Orossley and Mary Jcsophine Anderson.22 words
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Article1440 1915-03-01 7 admiralty statement. reduction of the forts. London, February 27. The Admiralty, in a statement concerning the reduction of the forts at the entrance of the Dardanelles, states that it was effected by the Queen Elizabeth, Agamemnon, Irresistible, Qaulois, Vengeance, Cornwallis, Suffren, Charlemagne, Triumph, and Albion, after which1,440 words
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Article674 1915-03-01 7 Received 28th of Feb at 7 p.m. BARBAROUS GERMAN METHODS. EFFECTIVE ARTILLERY FIRE. Paris, February 27. A Paris communique states There is nothing new to report from the sea to Champagne. “Our artillery in the Argonne exploded an ammunition depot of the Germans in the wood at674 words
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Article522 1915-03-01 7 HEROIC FEATS OF ARMS. Petrograd, February 28. A Petrograd communique states M»ny heroic feats of arms have been reported in the recent fighting. A captain gallantly led a detachment of armoured motors in the face of devastating fire against a German battery which was hindering the Russian522 words
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Article287 1915-03-01 7 (From Our Own CorresjwndentJ Ipoh, February 28. The death took place yesterday afternoon of Mr. John A. Brown Several months ago Mr. Brown injured his side by a fall; he was laid up for some time then. But after several weeks he was able to get287 words
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Article426 1915-03-01 7 GREAT SPEECH AT BANGOR. London, February 28. Mr. Lloyd George, in a great speech at Bangor, said that he was always convinced the Allies would be victorious, but victory would not be secured without a long struggle. He urged Britons to leave nothing undone in426 words
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Article347 1915-03-01 7 VISIT TO THE GRAND FLEET. London, February 28. It is officially announced that His Majesty the King has returned to London from a visit to a portion of the Grand Fleet. The Roll of Honour. London, February 27. The following British casualties are reported Killed347 words
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Article230 1915-03-01 7 113 MUTINEERS STILL AT LARGE. From the Resident-Councillor we have received for publication the following statement telegraphed on February 27 by the Private Secretary to His Excellency the Governor It is estimated that 113 men are not yet accounted for against 125 yesterday. Forest trackers continue to search230 words
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Article77 1915-03-01 7 Any person who has personal knowledge of finding a dead body or bodies of men of the sth Light Infantry or Malay States Guides since the 15th inst. is required to report it to the Deputy Public Prosocutor, Central Police Station, forthwith. The person making the leport77 words
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Article179 1915-03-01 7 By order of Brigadier-General D. H. Ridout, Commanding tho Troops, Straits Settlements, the Safe area is extended as follows To include the districts in town bounded by the Bukit Timah Road to the junction of Cluny Road, thence along Cluny Road aud Tyersall Road to Tauglin Cross Road,179 words
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Article224 1915-03-01 7 Amongst tlio things that deserve special prominence at this moment must be included the tribute pai i by the Government to the excellent services, during recent disorders, of a detachment of the 36th Sikhs that happens to be casually in Singapore at this moment prior to join224 words
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Article1327 1915-03-01 8 Received 27th of Feb. at 7 p.m. REVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS. 1 THE FIGHIING ROUND YPRES.I London, February, 26. The British Eye-witness describing the lour days’ hghuug suutn-east of Ypres, ending outbo uigLit ut the i7ih, says During the course ot the nigut we exploded a mine uuder1,327 words
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Article707 1915-03-01 8 King George's Menage. London, February 26. His Majesty King George, in his message at the opening of the Panama Exhibition, testifies to the British Empire's apprecia-! tion in linking the waters of the j Atlantic and ttio Pacific. Happy results may be expected therefrom. A British merchant707 words
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Article83 1915-03-01 8 London, February 26. The Loudon Staff presented Baron de Reuter, on the occasion of the jubilee of the Company, with an address expressing their loyalty, together with a souvenir, a Greek amphora in silver. Many letters and telegrams of congratulation were received from Ministers and Ambassadors, the High83 words
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Article972 1915-03-01 8 Dr. Moir Daleell - By Dr. Moir Daleell. No factor has wrought greater change iu the methods of belligerents than our under- ground ally, oil. Its conquests range from i the clouds to the depths of the sea. Petrol, its derivative, has made possible o r two i most formidable weapons,972 words
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Advertisement329 1915-03-01 8 Ministering Children’s League Concert. 1 IN AID OF BELGIAN RELIEF FUND. A Children’s Cantata Peeps into 1 icture Land by Lois Bates 1 and Arthur Pear-on Tableau. Vivants, Fancy Dancing and Patriotic Song in Costume and Military Drill. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF Miss CASE. TO BE HELD AT THE Town329 words
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Advertisement51 1915-03-01 8 Don't Rnk netunonii. Get rid of every cold as quiccly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmomry trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few boura. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect ia marvellous. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement9 1915-03-01 8 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Wor»H« PeixpAmaint C'mr* It SH9 words
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Advertisement493 1915-03-01 8 NOTICE. AN application haviog been made for the issue of a duplicate certificate of the undermentioned shares in the Tambun Mines, Limited, the original of which ii declared to hare been lost, notice is hereby given that one month from this date a* new c*n ificate in lieu of that493 words
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Article1219 1915-03-01 9 COLONY'S I Hanks to our ALLIES. Inspection by the Governor. A moht iute«e->tiiig b- fitting the i cca-iuu, aud one whi*h reflected credil upon the C >louy and honour upon our 5 Allies, as represented by the naval contingent which rendered su*b valuable service last week when1,219 words
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Article750 1915-03-01 9 Although all the rulers in this war re- j cognise the value and utility of religion a 9 the handmaid of patriotism, the goddess of i Truth is, unfortunately, incapable of nationalisation, and so her worship is neglected, her priests are silent, and her most generous750 words
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Advertisement844 1915-03-01 9 FOR SAT.-Rl NOTICE. Guide to Penang BT THE LATE E. F. Skertchly, r.i. s LABOUR CODE. 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.' OF INDIAN LABOUR J are hereby reminded that assessment Price 5 O cents. Worth a Dollar a copy/*} returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to844 words
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Advertisement12 1915-03-01 9 OhiKiren’» M todijs *t JNugiu. Wj>v.. |3.m: F’cpp?i i*.*t C«ra 1» h«j12 words
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Advertisement38 1915-03-01 9 Just What Yea Need. Don’t suffer for years from a disordered stomach. A few doses oi Chamberlain’s j Tablets will put you right. They are just I what you need. For sale by all Dispensaries I and Dealers.38 words
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Advertisement408 1915-03-01 9 Debility TRON JHLLOIDS/ the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify vour system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron Jelloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases. Iron408 words
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Article1582 1915-03-01 10 Battle of the Dogger Bank. f From Our Own Correspondent Tj ndor, J i oil irv 29. Tli*' Oermm ?quid*on th tc m nt on ''imd.y morning io *h-->-r went. bark shorn. Wi iofup *o the ku tu -t d gam** of fb- lliu,* ii towns ami1,582 words
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Article161 1915-03-01 10 Reported Murder or Djemal Pa«ha. Paris, January 28 A Bucharest message published by La France de Remain says that according to letters received Fun Constantinople, it is rumoured that Djemal Pasha, commanding the Turkish forces advancing against Egypt, has been murdered at the instigation of the Young Tuiks.161 words
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Article98 1915-03-01 10 How a French Submarine’s Commander I»ied Paris, January 26. Further details concerning the loss of the Saphir have been received from Constantinople Toe vessel penetrated into the Dirdanelles on January 17 as far as N zaro unseen. She dived to a great depth in order to98 words
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Advertisement503 1915-03-01 10 ALLEN DENNYS A CO.. Penang, j RUBBER BBOSBBB, l PROPRIETORS OP THE PENANG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS. 0 SALES HELD EVERY TUESDAY RUBBER bought or said by PUBLIC AUCTION or PRIVATI TENDER. FORWARD SALES ARRANGED. RUBBER transhipped and insured to any PORT at ■inimasi rates. RUBBER SALE ROOMS at No. 7.503 words
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Advertisement51 1915-03-01 10 Don't Rhk neumonia. Oet rid of every cold as quicVlv a» possible. It ia the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few bourg. Take Chamberlain's Coueh Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale bv all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement82 1915-03-01 10 Beware cf Colds. Childrenare much more likely to contract, the contagious diseases when they hare colds Whooping couch, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold i That is why all m-dical authorities say beI ware of colds For the quick82 words
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Advertisement546 1915-03-01 10 F 'r^®7s!s3s£\'l^v a m GIIEAT w i 1 —■l •Oman b life, from peevish girlhood through ole age, there is no better.. occasionally when well, will assure system. 'J ears ago Pills were th Throughout the many stages womanhood, motherhood, to ining yean of milier. or more effective medical con546 words
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Article1192 1915-03-01 11 There have been times when we hare differed almost fiercely from the conclusions and the p op >B*l* of Gopd Krishna Gokhale. There ha* neve been a time when we doubt* ed his devotion to India, questioned his ability, or challenged bis essential loyalty. He was1,192 words
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504 1915-03-01 11 There is a general recognition that the common interests of the pei pies of E >rope should be represented by a federation of the nuioos. Iu his article The Heabng of Nations,” which appear* in The English Review Edward Carpenter writes:— It is the504 words
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Advertisement372 1915-03-01 11 Medicines Just Unpacked. 1'ho Penang Rubber Stamp Company t<o announce to their patroDs and maDy iDtereated customers that they hare now rtH-eited a large fresh shipment of medicines from the Swastbya Sahaya Pharmacy, Calcutta, and cordially solicit their further esteemed orders. HOTEL NORMAN. Pening’s Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. Jf.R.372 words
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Advertisement74 1915-03-01 11 Don’t Cough. It is absurd to allow a cough to hang on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain’s Cough R- medy will cure you. You don’t know where 'a persistent cough will land you. You cnu’t afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such74 words
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Advertisement192 1915-03-01 11 A Forty Years’ Test. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy hi3 been curing coughs aud colds for the past forty years ana has gained in popularity every year. What better recommendation is required For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. THERAPION No. 1 CURESDISCHARGES.EITHER SEX.WITHOUT INJECTIONS. THERAPION NO. 2192 words
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Advertisement2043 1915-03-01 12 Wireless Tele&raphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth ia furnished with an Electric Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service Outward. Due Penang. Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Mar. 5 18 Nubia Oriental Malwa Morea Homeward. a Connecting Due2,043 words
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