Straits Echo, 21 October 1915
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Title Section38 1915-10-21 1 Straits Echo J v f*Jw DASLV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, THURSDAY, 21st OCTOBER, 1915. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 24138 words
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Advertisement999 1915-10-21 1 JimwM «B-awww svrvivw'* IX' I H 1 B Z Cj r n n Jj Th« Dootor adriwa Mid r»v>»a q ffiocda. It is i*ri- porattag' rai c i 73i?5 WS For Cars on Hire BAN PfS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. ETO&E "The Little Ariaiocfv Call at or999 words
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Advertisement27 1915-10-21 1 m TO LET. i« n n a a 1 bungalow a No. 1428, BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUIET HEALTHY. m M U apply 55 S3, Beach Street. JJ27 words
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Advertisement38 1915-10-21 2 DRINK ‘4 i m i u m ill »22n <2- fE'l r N m vMz w 1 285 m THE A AT r g| i| WgyJJ 1 '*l<ĕLt Js» DO BRAND CM ft i SOLE AGENTS: LTD., PENANG.38 words
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Article1938 1915-10-21 3 The Boche is saving the world, because he has shown us what evil is.” This was said to Mr. Kipling, as ha tells us, by a French officer at the front; and in those words there is all the peculiar wisdom, and the peculiar calm,1,938 words
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Advertisement438 1915-10-21 3 JAUNDICE ITS CAUSE AND CURE. This distressing complaint so common in all hot countries is caused by the Bile overflowing in the Blood. It is not an independent disorder but the symptoms of other complaints which cause the Bile to overflow in this manner instead of entering the intestines to438 words
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Advertisement44 1915-10-21 3 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. There is nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness, cramps of the muscles, bruises and like injuries as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It will effect a cure in less time than any other treatment. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement430 1915-10-21 3 Strengthen Weak Longs by taking Of all Chemists and Bazaars. Those who have any weakness of throat! entire mucous tract, an aid to appetite and or lungs, who alre subject to bronchitis, or digestion and a most invigorating general have any tendency to consumption, should tonic. It is the standard430 words
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Article998 1915-10-21 4 lI,— THE POSITION OF YUAN SBI-KAI. By Sir F. T. Piooott, Late Chief Justice, Supeeme Couet, Honqkowo. I shall now endeavour to justify my belief that China will not revert to a Monarchy, at least so long as Yuan Shi-kai has a controlling influence in the affairs998 words
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Article530 1915-10-21 4 GREAT RUSSIAN ARSENAL BLOWN UP. Explanation of the German Advahce In Poland The explanation of the German advance in Poland is, according to The Great War, that through German treachery Ochta, the Ruisian Woolwich, and, in fact, the only munition factory in Russia, was blown to pieces. The530 words
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Article385 1915-10-21 4 It is easy to talk of compelling all children over six years of age to attend school, but when in many households children of six, or seven less, have to take their share in breadwinning, there will always be a percentage who must necessarily remain outside the385 words
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Article444 1915-10-21 4 Commenting on the discussion which has been raised as to whether China shall remain a Republic or revert to a Monarchical form of Government, the Tientsin correspondent of the Morning Post writes While it will be convenient, pending a definite decision as to the existence444 words
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Article382 1915-10-21 4 Remarkable Decision in Trade Union Award. What will probably appeal to travellers to and from tho Eas 1 as an extraordinary decision has been arrived at bv the New Zealand Arbitration Court in settling recently a dispute between the Cooks and Stewards’ Union and one of382 words
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Advertisement420 1915-10-21 4 The best of white sauces. Your white sauces for boiled fowl, fish or vegetables will be much improved if yourcook uses QBroun Poisons "PdJenf om Flour instead of ordinary flour to thicken them with. Corn 1* lour sauces are much nicer, better flavoured, and quite free from “lumps” or “pastiness.”420 words
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Advertisement10 1915-10-21 4 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1«, 6d.10 words
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Advertisement76 1915-10-21 4 The moment a man does bis best bit of quick thinking is wbeD attacked by a violent pain in tbe stomach. His thoughts immediately fly to WO3DS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. The wish for a dose of that famous medi» cine is uppermost, a wish founded on solid experience, because he76 words
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Advertisement254 1915-10-21 4 E. O. Hotel SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY. METHYLATED SPIRITS! (QUALITY GUARANTEED.) Wholesale Price $3-50 per tin of 4 gallons. Retail price 20 cents per quart bottle. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAH KEE EE Co., 56, China Street, Penang, RUNNYMEDE HOTEL. PENANG, CeDtrally situated on the sea-front; to be considered as a254 words
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Article523 1915-10-21 5 Attkmptkd Suiciee. A charge of attempting to commit suicide by cutting his throat was entered in the Second Court against a Chinaman whose name was unknown. On the case being called, Inspector Frayne applied for an adjournment as the accused was still in hospital. He added that523 words
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Article123 1915-10-21 5 The following is the statement of accounts of the Penang Impressionists Art Exhibition held on September 9 and 10 at the Engineers’ Institute Receipts. Entrances) $69.00 Pictures sold by Mrs. Macintyre, Pres. 52 00 J. A. Brown, Hod. Sec. 64,50 Smith Steinmetz '54 00 Sinclair 400 L 8123 words
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Article86 1915-10-21 5 Rubber Auction. Messrs. Cunningham Clark <& Co. advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender yesterday Diamond Smoked Sheet $125 to $l3l Plain smoked Sheet 123 124 Diamond Unsmoked sheet 120 122 Plain 117 121 Pale Crepe86 words
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Article324 1915-10-21 5 A glance at the subjoined table of rubber company dividends, which have been recently announced, demonstrates pretty clearly that the war, far from affecting adversely the Eastern plantation rubber industry as an investment, has rather emphasized its peculiar advantages. It is true that for a324 words
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Article325 1915-10-21 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Bindjey Horse Show. Medan, October 18. The past week has been somewhat more eventful than the few preceding. On Saturday Bindjey had its annual Horae Bhow, in splendid weather, the ground being in excellent condition for the numerous jumping competitions, just soft enough to325 words
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Article72 1915-10-21 5 PENANG WOMEN’S WORK. Subscription List. Amount previously acknowledged 612-20 A Volunteer’s Pay 800 Mrs. Starr 5.00 Mrs. Gbieta 5.00 Mrs. Bodom 5.00 A Patrol’s Pay” 4.00 Mrs. Smith- Steinmetz 4.00 Mrs C. D. D. Hogan (2nd Donation) 2.00 Miss Ross (2nd Donation) 1.00 Total 646.20 Hospital72 words
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Article43 1915-10-21 5 The following tie has been fixed for to-morrow Double Handicap ABennett and Prentis vs Threlfall and Harris (unfinished). The following was the result of the tie played off yesterday Profession Pairs Sells and Threlfall beat Bwan and Gregson 6—3, 7-5.43 words
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Advertisement332 1915-10-21 5 < Id a Id K u Id a. t/> z < z < X o 3 ID o </> r«T ff o SCOTCH WHISKY ALWAYS jTHE' HICHEST QUALITY t-J s SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ v—. i .x -zu. r_- SCOTCH Vx oiasoo^M M ft ■0 o TJ > o m332 words
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Advertisement551 1915-10-21 5 1 1 I i QUALITY is the point which is necessary in an enjoyable U Cigarette. I ’A 'A 1 g t 4 I g I 0 1 2 1 Vj That’s why EMBASSY 7, 1 1 I 'A 1 5J I VIRGINIA No. 77 2 I 2 3 1551 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-10-21 6 Pabliahad daily (except Sundays and pafeuo holidays) AT TBS CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Peuang. Paid. Daily Local m 924 per aaneai Ovtstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 917.50 CABLB ADDKISS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 tf g All buciacaa communication*97 words
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Article1198 1915-10-21 6 This is Trafalgar Day and the 110th anniversary of the death of Nelson. Our gallant Allies know that, in honouring the imperishable memory of Nelson, we boast no triumph over France. We seek for ourselves, fighting the same battle as our fathers fought then, the inspiration1,198 words
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Article80 1915-10-21 6 This evening at Dato Kramat the New Cirque will close its season in Penang and, provided the weather is at all propitious, there should be a good house for the company, which expects to be back in Penang in February next, has certainly made good and created80 words
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Article118 1915-10-21 6 White soul of England’s glory, sovereign star .Ne’er shall disaster beat her down, nor shame, While still she sees thee by the leaping flame That kindled o’er Aboukir, near and far, Or feels thee quivering through the onset's jar That filled the North with fear of England’s name, Or118 words
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Article872 1915-10-21 6 Mr. John Turner and hia family are expected out in the Straits early next year. r Our Singapore correspondent wires news 1 of the death of Mr. W. H. Ferguson, formerly of the Singapore Municipal Engineer’s Department. Inspector Bartels, we are sorry to hear, is an inmate872 words
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Article1090 1915-10-21 6 Your Cold Storage will cost you more There is every probability of a law being p rssed in the near future, whiob will stop the export of game from China. A farmer in New Jersey has a hen which lays eggs each morning stamped with his iuitials, H.1,090 words
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Advertisement97 1915-10-21 6 The George Town Dispensary, Ltd., Penang, Taiping and Ipoh. ED CO., LTD. SOX.33 agents for ROVER YCLES. ——Pi ■gpMRMHmnaniKRM m b is y rs m i -~V wmmmU An Antisgbtic A' OF greater power than pure carbolic. INSTANTLY KILLS ALL GERMS. MIXES EQUALLY WELL in sad. brakish, or fresh water,97 words
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Article1497 1915-10-21 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FIGHTING north and south. CAPTURE OF TCHARTORYSK. London, October 20, 3.30 a m. Petrograd communique states that stubborn fighting has developed in the Riga district, where the Germans succeeded in adducing northwards in the vicinity of Mitau. Fighting on the Dvinsk front is1,497 words
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Article653 1915-10-21 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN NIGHT ATTACKS. Londoa, October 19, 5 p.m. A Paris communique states The Germans made very serious night attacks to the north-east of Souchez Our infantry supported by the batteries easily repulsed each attack. "Bomb-fighting took place in Champagne. "Our guns silenced an653 words
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Article315 1915-10-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. DETAILED DESCRIPTION. SIR JOHN FRENCH’S DESPATCH. Lmdon, October 20, 5.55 a m. Field-Mirshal Sir John French, in his despatch, gives the first detailed description of the new British position He siys that the British front now leave* the old lino 1,200 yards south315 words
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Article322 1915-10-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. A Belated Report. London, October 20. It appears that the wire received by Messrs. Pilkington Sons is a belated report of a Zeppelin accident which took place last March. German Spies. London, October 20. Two spies have been tried by court- martial and found322 words
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Article112 1915-10-21 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages:— Page 3. The Lesson of the Boche.” 4. —China in Convulsions Colonial Affairs in Council. 5. —Rubber Results in War time. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. P C.C. Tennis Tournament. Medan Notes. Police Court Cases. Penang Impressionists. Central Sales Room8.112 words
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Article577 1915-10-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FRENCH WOUNDED AT SALONIKA. Paris, October 19. Advices from Athens state that the first trainload of the French wounded from the fighting agaiast the Bulgarians has arrived at Salonika. Heavy Bulgarian Losses. It is reported from Doiran that a Bulgarian division has been completely577 words
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Article968 1915-10-21 7 THEN AND NOW. Say not the struggle nought availeth, The labour and the wounds are vain, The c icmy faints not nor faileth, And as things have been they remain! There is nothiug n'iw to be said about Trafalgar. Yet everything which has ever been said is always968 words
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Obituary13 1915-10-21 7 Reuter) Obituary. London, October 20. The death has taken place o£ Colonel VjCkora.13 words
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Article867 1915-10-21 8 Who has most to fear from a winter campaign That is one of the problems of I the war to the answering of which any one, be he soldier or civilian, may apply himself. I For the considerations to be taken into < account include many867 words
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Article216 1915-10-21 8 If it be true as Dr. Herbert Giles remarks in one of his recently published Hibbert Lectures on “Confucianism and its Rivals,” that the Chinese in general are impatient of a weekly day of rest, it cannot be denied that Bince the Revolution they have shown a216 words
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Article1001 1915-10-21 8 A CONTRAST. 1 By. F. A. McKenzie. [Mr. F. A. McKenzie, who collected the extremely interesting series of stories from British prisoners returned from Germrny which have appeared in The Daily Mail i contrasts below the treatment of German prisoners in England.] The returned prisoners of1,001 words
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Article340 1915-10-21 8 There has been quite a deal of discussion in the Java Press regarding the treatment of prisoners in the jails and gruesome tales i have been the order of the day. Quite fresh < in memory are the Sumatra Road horrors, the disgraceful happenings in the340 words
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Article213 1915-10-21 8 This morning, says Tuesday’s Strait» Times, tlierewas commenced in the Supreme Court before the Chief Justice, (Hon. Mr. J. A S. Bucknill, K C.) with whom, sitting as assessor, was Capt. Sinclair, of the B. I. steamer Tara, an action recalling the colli* sion of the steamers Vivat213 words
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Article203 1915-10-21 8 The decision to form a committee of the Chinese political heads in Java will be received with universal approbation by the numerous Chinese who live in the Netherlands Indies. The position of the Chinese residing in the Dutch Colonies has always left much to be desired,203 words
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Article195 1915-10-21 8 In the meantime there are rumou rs that the Chinese are prepared to embark on a huge schema with the view of capturing the trade relinquished by the Americans. This may be true. There is money enough, and enterprise enough, among educated Chinese merchants, but, the195 words
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Article263 1915-10-21 8 The Director, of the National Information Bureau in Amsterdam which looks after the interests of women and young girls, has recently requested the Netherlands Press to t state that it has come to the notice of the t Bureau that from time to time advertise- ments appear263 words
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Article633 1915-10-21 8 The announcement that the French Government has introduced a Bill to authorise the raising of a new army of coloured men to be recruited in the French Colonies shows how quickly conventional prejudices disappear in face of hard facts, says the Graphic. Already, of course, France is633 words
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Article86 1915-10-21 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 21 At the Singapore Rubber Auction 326 tons were offered for sale out of which 23 j. tons were sold at 4he following prices Smoked sheets $122 to $132 ner nim.i fair $122 $127 P CUI plain $ll7 $126 Unsmoked sheets86 words
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Advertisement430 1915-10-21 8 The Chinese Steamship Coy, FOR SINGAPORE, HONGKONG, AMOY 8 SWATOW The ■<«. Glenogle, 3,750 tone, Captain W. t McOhie, is expected to arrive here on Saturday, the 23rd inst., and will leave on the following day at 4 p.m. for the i above ports. For freight or passage, apply to430 words
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Advertisement44 1915-10-21 8 Chamberlain's Pain Balm. There is nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness, cramps of the muscles, bruises and like injuries as Chamberlains Pain Balm. It will effect a oure in less time than any other treatment. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement274 1915-10-21 8 Government of Kedah. r Public Works Department, A lor Star WANTED a Grade 11. Clerk for the P.W.D. Alor Star. Salary $65 to $95 per meußem, rising by annual merements of $5 per mensem. The appointment in pensionable. Applications stating age and nationality accompanied by copies of recent testimonials should274 words
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Article1049 1915-10-21 9 The speeches at the last Legislative Council meeting were of more than usual interest. As was to be expected, when the Supply Bill came before the Council, members took the opportunity of referring to certain things that have occurred in the Colony since the I outbreak1,049 words
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Advertisement193 1915-10-21 9 o A »nc DOC DOC DOCZDOCDOCDOC DOC DOC DQ( E A MAINSTAY THE CLUB. O n O 0 0 0 0 o o o A THE OF V2 S j w -> Tf* ill hi" vm I s -r<ff mrfftfC *4 p ?*w// l I# Mi; i in* Vs y193 words
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Advertisement37 1915-10-21 9 Children's Coughs. Why let the children rock their little bodifiß in such a distressing manner wbe-n you can so easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.37 words
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Advertisement632 1915-10-21 9 Look at this bottnie Glaxoreared Baby she is only 8 months old. Baby is nourished only by what he digests —not necessarily by all the food he swallows. For instance, the curd of unmodified cow’s milk forms, in baby’s stomach, a solid, indigestible mass which causes him acute pain and632 words
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1185 1915-10-21 10 A Little Drop 0’ Leaf.” In the very explicit words of the Kmgs Regulations and Admiralty Instructi ons,” which always aim at putting you in your place, and none of your nonsense about it, Leave of absence to officers and men is to be granted1,185 words
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Article829 1915-10-21 10 The outstanding questions between China K-» and Great Britain in respect of Tibet are to come up for discussion at a conference to be held in London between the representatives S of the two countries. A recent mandate ‘vi announced that Mr. Allied Sze, Chinese Minister to829 words
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Advertisement59 1915-10-21 10 It Never Fails. Cbaniborlain s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoou lie mod yis all its name implies. It cures diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adults, and the most violent casus of cramp colic or pains iu the stomach qive way to a few doses of this medicine. Hafe, sure,59 words
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Advertisement59 1915-10-21 10 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don’t doctor your blood far rheumatism, Use an external application of Chamberbin’s Pain Balm. In a few days it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement168 1915-10-21 10 5 BOBEaBnBHiHHHHMKW «a 381 gk *N Just Arrived 1915-16 Model ;*SQ si 0» •iV> m «as ia l i£3 6 RING CAR. NETT. Finished in Brewester Green with Ivory Linings, Electric Starter, Electric Lights throughout, Electric Horn, One Man Hood, Full Weather Protection. ForSfarttor particular*Eap£ly£ I\C. 3D SP ABTMEITT HO168 words
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Article234 1915-10-21 11 Your heart is the first organ to suffer when you become a victim of bloodlessness, an important point for women to remember, seeing that most of their health troubles arise from aniocnia. Weak people know well enough the effect of any exertion upon the heart, for painful palpitation234 words
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Article1935 1915-10-21 11 The Globe, we see, has begun to refer to the Daily News and the Manchester (ruardian as the pro-German” Press. Ihese papers, apparently, attacked the Globe for Betting on foot a campaign against Professor Schuster’s being allowed to sit in the presidential chair at1,935 words
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Advertisement231 1915-10-21 11 THE SECRET TO HEALTH RESTORING. BOOKS of advice, given by Dr. K. C. Dass, a physician of over 50 years’ experience in the above subject, can be obtained post free from the following places: PENANG RUBBER STAMP Co., 40, Church Street, Penang. THE FRIEND OF THE PUBLIC Co 49, Lahat231 words
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Advertisement10 1915-10-21 11 For Cbildrecking Cough atNight.us’ Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, le. Gd.10 words
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Advertisement92 1915-10-21 11 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoided. Diptheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighbourhood children that have colds should be kept at home and off92 words
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Advertisement206 1915-10-21 11 *1 u BY APPOINTMENT k TO H. M. THE KING NESTLE CHOCOLATE FOR THE FRONT. Having been requested by severed Residents in the Malay Peninsula to send parcels of Nestle Chocolates to relatives or friends at the Front, we have now made arrangements to send parcels from our London Office206 words
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Advertisement1647 1915-10-21 12 5S S.N.C® Wireless 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. Mail Service. Homeward. FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. A Accommodation. Ist class 2nd class To Lonaon or Plymouth... $6OO-001,647 words
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