Straits Echo, 20 July 1916
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Title Section35 1916-07-20 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENIS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 14. $24 Psr Annua, PENANG, THURSDAY, 20th JULY, 1916. Static Cw, 16 cents. No. 168.35 words
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Advertisement1192 1916-07-20 1 IM*S*AID V: B IIIZED NATUia Two second-hand two-seater MOTOR CARS for Sale. MORRIS OXFORD AND SWIFT. In good running order, complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. Tel. Address: Hokimteik, Penang. ’Photo No. 694. Mortor1,192 words
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Advertisement16 1916-07-20 1 Spjggg 0f which is th£ best <*»* •t, u* ?'«ec vit oi. TlOftt 35! ■s. 5 S16 words
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Advertisement61 1916-07-20 2 DRIN f > !p K ,r *s 111 R *4 T3 rr: ISSEURS A 1 5 \5 Xktt *&*JS 8 nrw yrt-.^ *5E§3 •Si* h P I I AND A |7-| g jy" ET. SOLE AG f* BHE7 «K» f V ESSa PI |1 n '1 4f*& oam i a61 words
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Article1862 1916-07-20 3 Coconut Cultivation—Outlook in Banting, Travancorb and Singapore Para. The results of Travancore Rubber should serve to draw attention to the investment value of similar shares in the South India group. Travancore is a Scottish company, the shares in which were last dealt in on the London Stock Exchange1,862 words
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Advertisement296 1916-07-20 3 due this week—book early. B. S. A. MOTOR BICYCIa&S. 4} H. P. Chain Drive, 3 Speed 41 H. P. Chain Cum Belt 3 Speed 1650.00 $650.00 THOUSANDS AT THE FRONT. MICHELIN MOTOR TYRES. g ALL S IZESSTOCKED CYCLE AND CARRIAGE COMPANY, SS Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Singapore. ctoooo<kx«>ooooooooooo<xxx>o<x»><I WHALLEY’S296 words
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Advertisement289 1916-07-20 3 DREADFUL ECZEMA Cored by Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills. That torturing and disfiguring disease has its cause in an impure condition of the blood. The impure condition of the blood often arises from a diseased condition of the stomach and allied organs of digestion and nutrition. When digestion is imperfect289 words
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Article872 1916-07-20 4 Thß “TuBAWTIA OuTRAOB. Le vif mecontentement causl dans lo pars par les demieres declarations des autorites allemandes au sujet de la perte du Tubantia a trouv£, dans toute la presse hollandaise, une expression non attenuĕe. Nos confreres de La Haye, d'Amsterdam, ou de Rotterdam, sans parler des872 words
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Advertisement868 1916-07-20 4 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the aboTO Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE ff FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43. Baaeh reuaug, ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd Incorporated ia868 words
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Advertisement10 1916-07-20 4 For PSroaic Cheat CcmpUiot*, Wood*’ Qroot Foppomist Coro It, id10 words
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Advertisement73 1916-07-20 4 LIQUID FUEL FOR Diesel and Semi-Diesel Engines, Smelting Furnaces, Boilers, etc. KEROSENE FOB KEROSENE OIL ENGINES. SOLAR OIL. LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS on HAND. For particulars and prices, apply direct to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., (S.S.) LTD., (Incorporated in England 0 WELD QUAY, PENANG. 0 't'/fntir a i UM' J v/wm73 words
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Article772 1916-07-20 5 New Books. The following books bare been received at the Library Nelson’s History of the War Yol. XII, by John Bucl an. Poland, by W. Alison Phillips. The Balkan?, by Neville Forbes and ethers. The Life of the (Ist) Duke of Newcastle aid Other Writings, by Margaret, Duchess772 words
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Article543 1916-07-20 5 Alleobd Attempted Mubdbb. Teoh Eboo tii y@tfter<J*v placed in the dock before Mr. Jostiee L. v, Ebden and a common jury to answer charge of attempted murder ef Gob Boom Eob at Weld Quay on March 2, Mr. J. Seller and Mr. G. N. Saye, with a fiat543 words
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Article471 1916-07-20 5 [To the Editor oj the Straift Echo.] Dear Sir, ißeefromycur paper that Mr. O. Y. Thomas favours the idea of raising the tramway fares. That would be a step in the wrong direction—the light policy is to get more passengers and fill the trams. At home, where labour471 words
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Advertisement251 1916-07-20 5 d r— )c )or~~~ jc~Dr_t~_~Z)Qc~ ~~~dqczdc CHINA AT LAST! >1 AteW SHIPMENT OF Sweet Claret, White and Red Port from m The Chang Yu Pioneer Wine Co, Ltd., of Shanghai and Chefoo. if The Oldest and Largest Distillers ever established in China, Suppliers by Special Appointment to H. E. The251 words
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Advertisement451 1916-07-20 5 Messrs. LAMBERT BUTLER PACKED ot^ O AJ A IN MiiMi f I';'" VERY FOUR n«! !l HM'.ID HIGH1'" t y. J OUNCE CLASS AIRSMOKING TIGHT o c** MIXTURE TINS $5 OBTAINABLE AT ALL THE LEADING STORES IN PENANG. Special Announcement I Special Announcement !1 AT THE STRAITS CINEMA, ’Phone No.451 words
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Article, Illustration96 1916-07-20 6 NAM dftflj (except Stmday tad ptitti* hotter») Afm CRITERION PRESS, In. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Faros. Daily Local' «m 924 per annum. OaMation.., Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) «17.50 GABLE IDDUSI: f ECHO—PENANG.”' Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 345 Jr.#.—AD koitiM mwuiilettloßi ahoaM ba96 words
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Article1409 1916-07-20 6 Dr. Ton Bethmann Hollweg’d war map, which has done so much to begnile the Germans into a belief of their own invincibility, grows beautifully less day by day, and, unless we are greatly mistaken, will soon have shiunk to such dimensions as to form a very insecure basis1,409 words
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Article937 1916-07-20 6 Mrs. Cecil Pearse is paying ,hor V181 J to Penang and is staying at the Convalescent Bungalow on Government Hill. Mr. W.W. Douglas is to be the bandi- capper for the August meeting of the Sdangor Turf Club, and also, we understand, for the meeting at Ipoh937 words
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Article944 1916-07-20 6 Arcades Ambo. It is satisfactory to read in a Home p tper that, as regards the future of Bulgaria th« Russian Government will have nothing to d 0 with any settlement which goes behind the Treaty of Bucharest and does not imist on he dethronement of Ferdinand.” Ferdinand944 words
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Advertisement95 1916-07-20 6 CAPTURING TRADE ENEMY SERIES THE ORIGINAL BRITISH BRAND.^ Sufiebcsced* < @a(a#ne Beware of Inferior and Cheaper Imitations. Ask for the SUPER ABRDN. THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY, LTD., THE LEADING CHEMISTS. Penan *f 9 Taiping and Ipoh. ANDREW USHER Co.s SPECIAL RESERVE O. V. G. WHISKY Sandilands, Buttery Co., Sole Agents95 words
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Article519 1916-07-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. British Operations. lojil Apprcaiatio*. London, Julj 18, 9.30 p m. Hit Majesty ibe King baa telegraphed to General Haig expreaaing bia great admiration of the continued aucceeaful advance of the troopa and he conveys the Caar’a congratulationa. General Haig replied, conveying the trmy’a thanks519 words
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Article27 1916-07-20 7 (From Our Oum Coirespondonl.) London, July IS. The following were the prices in the London Rubber Market to-day Pale Crepe 2/3$ Diamond Smoked 2/327 words
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Article34 1916-07-20 7 To-diy't Q«otili*t*. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $78.25, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $78.25, buyers no sellers, and in London at £163 Is. spot and <£l#3 10s. tfiree months’ sight.34 words
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Article720 1916-07-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ENEMY EXHAUSTED. Balgiaaa oa tk« Offeaaiva. Paris, July 18, 11.55 p m. A communique states On the south of the Somme the enemy did not renew his attacks on La Maisonnette. We expelled the Germans from the few houses still held by them at720 words
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Article463 1916-07-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. AN IMPETUOUS ADVANCE. Turka Captured. Petrograd, July 18, 11.55 p.m. A communique state* that the Cossacks made an impetuous advance from Plastouny and oaptured thirty-four Turkish officers, 608 Askeris and two maohine-guns. [The reports that have recently been ooming to hand concerning the Russian463 words
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Article64 1916-07-20 7 CFnm Char Own Correspondent Singapore, July 20. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 368,285 lb. of rubber were sold at the following prioes Bmoked Sheets $117—1120 per picul. Good $ll3 —$115 Plain slos—sll2 Unsmoked slo2—slll Plain $lO1 —$108 Crepes $l20 —$126 Good $lO5 —$120 Fine brown sloB—sll3 Good64 words
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Article150 1916-07-20 7 (From Our Oum Corretpondent.) Singapore, July 20. Messrs. Fraser A Co.'s report states that moderate business in local rubber and industrial shares was done during the past week. There appears to be a ready sale for raw material. Despite a drop in tin the quotations remain unaltered.150 words
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Article885 1916-07-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. London, July 18. The British steamer Virginia and three •macks have beea torpedoed. The Virginia» captain and forty-seven men, including six wounded lascars, have landed in Malta. The chief officer is missing a lascar was killed. Mure Steamers Suak. London, July 19, 5.15 p,m.885 words
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Article329 1916-07-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. TO-DAY’S DEBATE. Mr. Asqvitk’a Warmiag. London, July 18. In the House of Commons Mr. Asquith declared that the Council strongly opposed the public ition of Mesopotamia papers as they would furnish the enemy with valuable information and Ihe General Staff was of the opinion that329 words
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Article515 1916-07-20 7 Captain Scott, of the Straits Steamship Company’s s.s. Hele, which plies between this port and Teluk Anson, on arrival here this morning handed over to the Harbour Authorities four Malays, a Fishery Inspector of Lower Perak and three lascars, whom be picked up at sea515 words
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Article534 1916-07-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. TRADING IN INDIA. Qeeatioa it Hovse of Lord*. London, July 19, 2.40 a.m, In the House of Lords, Lord Sjdenham asked whether the firm of Messrs. Schroeder and Schmitt, Bombay, which had been closed, was still dealing in manganese ore under the name of534 words
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Article73 1916-07-20 7 The following articles will be found oa our outside pages Page. 3.—Rubber Notes. 4—Holland and Gtroaany, s.—The Assizes. The Tramways. Penarg Library. B.—Possibilities of the Russian Offensive. The Week’s Events. P. C. C. B jwls Tt urnament. New Companies Ordinance. Shipping News Penang Rubber Auction. 9* Chinas Population. Chinese73 words
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Article1574 1916-07-20 8 Ca«» A a ain st Cutieion Pxi't, Ltd. Ia the District Court* yesterday, before Hii Honour Mr. W. CL Michell, District Judge, Tan Chco Boay, Secretary of the Criterion Press. I/d wea aummoned at the lnaUoce of Mr. H. G Sarwar, Aiaistant Registrar of Joint Stock Companies1,574 words
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Article266 1916-07-20 8 To DAT. Cornelia, for Port Swetteohani, Malacca and Port Dtcksoo, 10.30 s.m. Peralt, for Moulmein, 10 30 a.m. Malacca, for Tongbab, 12.30 p.m. Ban Whalt Soon, for Deli 1 p.m. Palitana, for Rangoon, 2.80 p.m. radang, for Trang, 2 30 p.m. Kedah, for Bag&n Datoh and Teluk Anson,266 words
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Article903 1916-07-20 8 The s.s. Mentor is due here to-morrow to lead. The Holt liner Tydtue is expected tere about the 27th instant to load. The s.s. Knt Sang is due here from Singapore on the 22nd instant. The s.s. Lai Sang is expected to arrive here on the 22nd instant903 words
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1300 1916-07-20 8 The Russian effensive, which began on June 4, has proceeded so fast and f*r that it becomes difficult fco write about, save from day to day. The Austrian front was not merely battered throughout its length, but pierced in two distinct sectors. Our Allies have1,300 words
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Article189 1916-07-20 8 Thursday, July 20. Town Bind, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Penang Volunteers—Ambulance Co. Drill Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 p.m. Rscruit Drill, Chinese Co., Fort Cornwall* 5 30 p.m. Lidir s’ Spoon Competition, Golf Club. Straits Cinema, Penang Road, 9.15 p.m. The Electric Polyscope Co., Argyll Road, 9 15 p.m.189 words
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Article71 1916-07-20 8 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennyi and Co. at their Auction Sale to-day Smoked Ribbed Sheet $ll6 to $l2l No, 2 Smoked Sheet Diamond 113 115 Unsmoked Sheet 103 106 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet 84 Crepe fine pale thin and blanket71 words
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Article224 1916-07-20 8 The following were the results of th ties played off yesterday Single Handicap, H, Smith beat H Muir 21 —l4 J. Dick beat W. E. Houston 21—20. The following ties have been fixed tor Fr diy the 20st inst H. Starr vt W Houston (1). E. B.224 words
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Advertisement448 1916-07-20 8 AN EXPERIENCED CLERK with knowledge of printing preferred. Salary according to qualifications. Apply to BOX 5. c!o Straitt Echo. No. 23, Weld Quay, on 15th July, 1916. Good for office and godown. Apply to 834 HENG BANG A Co., 26, Church Street. SANDERSON STANDARD CAMERA 5x4, perfeot condition. Apply 344448 words
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Advertisement40 1916-07-20 8 Uvms sod Cure hr Diarrhoea. Overeating, change in the temperature, unripe fruir, and impure water, are eome of the causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cto’era and Diarrhoea R?medy cures these bowel disturbances promptly, For sale by all Dispensaries and Daalerp,40 words
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Advertisement53 1916-07-20 8 Cramp Colic. No need of Buffering from cramp* m the stomach, or intestinal pains. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve the most severe cases. Get it to day, there will be no time to send for it after the attack comas on. Fcr saJe bv all53 words
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Advertisement12 1916-07-20 8 Far Children's Hacking Comgh at Night Waada* Gnat Pepparariat Onra. 1«. fd12 words
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Article307 1916-07-20 9 The American A’ticfce at Peking, write*:—About 95 per cent.'cf the population of China is confined t> onr-'h'rl of the of the country, with a density of 200 to the sqir r j mile- Five per cent, of the population inhabits 65 per cent of the area, with a307 words
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Article726 1916-07-20 9 Reufer’s correspondent has wired from Tek n* thut the S-uth governs Coins, o*■ in o‘fer words that a new Cabin t has been formed the majirity of which are Ssuth* r uerp. Somebody has eaid thit the South i« a wisletding but fata'ly convenient term to describe the726 words
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Article87 1916-07-20 9 Pknanq Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $2,549.30 Ladies Badge Table-Money Golf Club 22.00 Mrs. Craigeu (6.bDonation) 5.00 Mrs. Fleming, Taipiog 4.0 J Hamburg L ittery 3 00 Mrs. Jacques, Taipiog (S.d Donation) 2 00 «2,585 30 Hosptal girments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will87 words
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Article707 1916-07-20 9 Mrs. G. A Hall sends us the following (8:b) list of subscribers to tie Kedah Aeroplane Fund Already acknowledged $l4 915,50. Mr and Mrs. Frel Daibz (third subscription) 10, L Forbes E q. 25, Wong Ci in Fook (Kulitn) 100, D. O.’a Clerks and Penghulus Kulitn 28.50707 words
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Advertisement228 1916-07-20 9 STAY DURING THE Fenang Races 25th, 27th, and 29th July, 1916 AT THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL EXTRA dinner at $2 (Weather permitting, on the sea front) with Full Town Band in attendance DANCE AFTER DINNER. Telephone 635 Office. 543 Bar. Craig 8 Rose Ltd. LONDON. EDINBURGH. GLASGOW. Contractors to H.M. Government,228 words
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Advertisement56 1916-07-20 9 There ia nothing more certain than the fact that WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT (IRE will correct that heavy cv. rloaded foiling wh’ch rfflcts those troubled with weak digta'ive p.wers. It is a midiciae that has b?en testrd acd proved by millions of sufferers from digestive troubles. Sold br Dispensaries and Stores56 words
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Advertisement619 1916-07-20 9 L l I i The Mirror Shows Plainer Than Words What a Wonderful Improvement May Be Realised by a Gain of Even IQ or 12 Pounds. Sargol makes Puny, Peevish People plump and popular.’ 1 If joi Brj tired of being Called Skinny,” M Beac-po'e or ary of the other619 words
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Article1125 1916-07-20 10 CAUSES OF FALLING BIRTH-RATE. SCOOKSTKD KkMKDIES. Und*r the title of The Declining Birthrate lti Causes and Effect!,” the report of the National Birth-Rate Commission is published in book form by Messrs. Cbapmin and Hall (Limited). Thr chief evidtnie taken by the Commission ia given aa well as the1,125 words
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Article611 1916-07-20 10 Effect of Naval Battle. Discussing the possibility of a speedy end of the war, the Handeltblad writes:— Lord Kitchener, who is said to have predicted ia the beginning that the war would last three years, declared shortly before his death that be had «hanged his611 words
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Advertisement62 1916-07-20 10 BUz !ft Type Not Ntcr&ary. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy need* no glaring headline to attract the public eye. The simple st Ut ment that all chemiuts sell it is sufficient, as i rery family knows its value. It hab been uied Hr forty y( ars and is jutt62 words
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Advertisement58 1916-07-20 10 Harshr Purgatives, Salts and Castor Oil, are old fashioned remedies more drastic than safe. PINKETTE> the tiny laxatives ensure the same results, but in a perfectly natural manner. They do not upset the stomach, nor gTipe, but gently assist nature. Of chemists. 50 cents per phial, or post free from58 words
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Advertisement196 1916-07-20 10 Huttenbach Bros. 8 COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of ELECTRICAL Free Estimates Given for ail Kinds of Electrical Work- Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE STEELING TELEPHONE GO., LIE. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started196 words
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Article1963 1916-07-20 11 a Military Corrnspondent - (By a Military Corrnspondent.) Lord Kitchener ia the strange case of a man whose reputation as a soldier stood higher with the country than with the Army. This was not because he was a popular hero, for he had no leanings that way, but his1,963 words
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Advertisement608 1916-07-20 11 The Ancient Torturers could b»ve defied nothing more cruel than thr frightful twinging paina of Sciatica. Modem Medicine caa devise nothing more effective than Little's Oriental Balm «herewith to combat thia terrifying eAction. D d 06 itB an< dteiitwellAll pain immediately relieved. Simply rub it in. For sciatica, rheumatism, neuralgia,608 words
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Advertisement70 1916-07-20 11 Can You Afford thi Risk r Were you ever seised with a severe attack of cramp, colic cr diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house? Don t take such risks. A dose or two will cure you before a doctor could possibly be70 words
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Advertisement133 1916-07-20 11 -5Sfc?5 UPP* r .Y/ IZ^Tf 1 1 >* ’> 'X ■»>* t. v lu '> /<*, .'A V X* i>y/ :vi -v’v 4r >• •vs I 0 B 1 *)3*S *0* u i 1 .4. !X) IJI. B iL. 1 1 'f <’•- \n Vlw' A 4 v i"* LARGE133 words
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Advertisement1752 1916-07-20 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mail And Passenger* Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan,) X Proceeds direct to Marseilles A London *from London direct. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward for Europe. Outward (for China and Japan.) b.s. Somali Aug. 25 a1,752 words
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