Straits Echo, 21 February 1917
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Title Section36 1917-02-21 1 Straits Echo i DAILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL* 15. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY:, 2lst FEBKUAKY, 1917. Sinjle Copy, 10 cents No. 42.36 words
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Advertisement1123 1917-02-21 1 pi »AlHi s jgr y u s. I? S 6 D NATO (BANKS. >— NOTICE POE EIRE day and night A Fleet of English and American Cars. 3 Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER.) PLEASE CALL AT The Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A1,123 words
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Advertisement27 1917-02-21 1 fs milk r°ff jtt/OR INPAN rs CHILBF[K gj; 'JHICA is IH£ BDT ccmf" J LOf® 0^ ?'*£c JPtf use tions w. 3S Safe g 3OT a* v27 words
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1311 1917-02-21 2 Love is the source of the greatest happi- I ness and the deepest tragedy in the world, < In this series of true stories some of the most notable instances of Love’s tragic power have been told. The Laundry-Maid and the Tsar. When one day1,311 words
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Article647 1917-02-21 2 I have just received a very interesting letter from a Refereader in Japan, tt Dagonet in the R»ferte, from which I quote two passages which deal with question, which are of Imperial importance "I m usually in agreement with your views, bat cannot follow your remarks re647 words
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Advertisement1033 1917-02-21 2 rr GOOD VALUE IN TABLE DAMASK. A FEW OF OUR LEADING LINES. ♦a- +m 2? 5* •^2; v r* ,v tv *>- 1 "r*. ?V ,tk jMm fUfet T: -^ww* IP Map V ALL DAMASK CLOTHS READY HEMMED 32 6? <> 'S> o IRISHEEN SATIN FINISH NAPKINSSnowy White WHITE DAMASK1,033 words
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Advertisement30 1917-02-21 2 PINKETTES taken after meals aids digestion £r prevents congestion. SO cents per phiel at your drug*iet'e or direct by mail on receipt ol pri«« Irom DR. WILLIAM»* MEDICINE COMPANY, »INGAPOBt^^30 words
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Article291 1917-02-21 3 I io Slauhgtering Suspended, J Our Bukit Mertaj*m correspondtm writes: All the Chinese butchers in Bukit Mertajam ceased slaughtering pigs and se liog pork for three days from the 28th to 30th day of the First Moon (i.e. 19th to 21st February) in accordance with a proclamation291 words
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Article740 1917-02-21 3 [To the Editob or the Straits Echs.] Dear Sir, May I ask for a small space in your columns to voice a grievance against the common pracrice of dismissing incompetent md often dishonest boys and at the same ime giving them good testimonials whereby o get further employment.740 words
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Article765 1917-02-21 3 Essays in War-Time. By Havelook Ellis Constable. 5s. net. Mr. Havelock Ellis regards the world eu nenuaily whether it is at war or at peace. He has tbe scientific mind. Battles and 'slaughter ciunot therefore divert his mind into new channels of romantic and emotional patriotism,765 words
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Article173 1917-02-21 3 The following is the health statement of the Penang Municipality for the week ended February 17, 1917 Male 63 Total Deaths >B5 Female 22 j Death rate 41.82 per mille per annum compared with 37-39 in the preceding week and with 35.78 in the corresponding week of last173 words
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Advertisement635 1917-02-21 3 notice. N OTICK is hereby given that Mr. Yoob Siui Ann has left our firm to-day, 2let February, 1917. CHONG KEE Cut. |50 REWARD, WANTED. W ANTED typist. a smart book-keeper Apply Z Y, X, and 117 c/o Straits Echo. WMl be given to any person or persons w ho635 words
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Advertisement338 1917-02-21 3 LAMBERT GARRICK CIGARETTES £C fa V B R S&T BLtMP j r la MBERT&.BUTLER. H England. ARE UNSURPASSED BUTLER To-night! To-night!! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE JLYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. PRESENT Kalem Sensational Detective Series THE MYSTERIES 24 Parts OF IHE Parts 24 grand hotel Some time ago a man shot himself at338 words
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Article, Illustration100 1917-02-21 4 Pabliibtd daily (except Sundays and pnblio holidays) AT THS CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 9a 59 1 Beach Street, Penang, f Pnic*., f fl DnDy Loeal 124 per annum. H Ontatation... Postage Extra. Ifail Edition (Post Free) «17.50 OABI.C ADDBBBS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B.100 words
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Article20 1917-02-21 4 Dcxbory. —At Ascot, Ayer Rajah Road. Penang oa the 19th instant, the wife of F. Duibury, of a sod.20 words
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Article48 1917-02-21 4 Wilson—White. —Oa February 17, at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Singapore, by the Rev. Archdeacon Swindell, M.A., William Arthur Wilson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J WilsoD, of Rotherham. England, to Winifred White, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. White, of Hope Park, Mounl Elizabeth, Singapore.48 words
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Article742 1917-02-21 4 Whatever may be the case with ;egard to certain pessimists in this part of the world, it is quite evident that investors at home, far from displaying any symptoms of cold feet,” are more confident than ever regarding the progress of the war. The Times interprets the742 words
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Article1338 1917-02-21 4 Once more the most extraordinary rumours are current in Penang. So far as we can ascertain, they are utterly groundless, but they do a certain amount of harm □evettbeless aud those who set them in circulation are playing the enemy’s game. Surely the authorities possess the will as well1,338 words
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Article72 1917-02-21 4 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $9O 40, business done, in Singapore (rrfiued) at $91.50, business done (135 tons sold) anl in London at J 6194 15s. spot and three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that ths following, received on the 20th72 words
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Article867 1917-02-21 4 Dr. and Mrs. Braddon hav« left to. Home. or Mr. H. A. Forrer has been appointed act as second magistrate, Kinta 0 Mr. L. Francke, Special Class Clerk ha been appointed to act as State Treater' Perak. Mr. A- Braddon is still staying Kowloon. His health continues867 words
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Advertisement124 1917-02-21 4 THRIFT SUGGESTS MAKING ALL YOUR PURCHASES HERE. I A fresh stock of best English made footballs just received. Strong cow hide cases, eight panels, nand-sewn and fitted with best quality bladders. Sizes 1 2 3 4 5 $1.90 $2.50 $5.50 $4 50 $5,50. KENG&Co., Penang Ipoh. RALEIGH ALL STEEL BICYCLES124 words
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Article612 1917-02-21 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] PRESS COMMENTS. Expert»' Views. LondoD, February 20. The papers are unanimous that the first results of the loan are a veritable triumph snd afford an unmistakeable proof of the country’s determination to give as freely of its wealth as of its manhood to secure vie*612 words
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Article687 1917-02-21 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Mr. ROOSEVELT S OFFER, Expciilioaary Fore# for Europe. New York, February 20. The World learns on excellent authority that in the case of a I war Mr. Theodore Roosevelt will raise an Expeditionary Force for Europe, estimated lat 200,000 strong, for service under the I687 words
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Article940 1917-02-21 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Artillery Duels. London, February 20. A French communique reports lively artillery firing in the sectors of Avocourt, Pepper I Hill and Bezonvaux. The French destructively bombarded the organisations north of Damloup. Suceeaaful Coupide-Maia, London, February 20. A French communique reports a lively I artillery duel between940 words
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Article883 1917-02-21 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Eaemy Raid Rrpalard. London, February. 20. An Italian official announcement statss that cn Monday night the enemy entered a trench through the galleries beneath the snow near Caserazebio and Pastorile, After hand-to-hand fighting the Italians threw them out, taking prisoners. Summary or the Autum* Operations. In883 words
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Article1162 1917-02-21 5 Turf Club Doittioit. If tha local kill-joys had had their way and racing in Penang been interned for the duration of the war, the war charities would to-day be some $5,000 the poorer. And this handsome donation represents the sum presented by the Committee of the Turf Club1,162 words
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Article718 1917-02-21 5 Position in Perak. I To-day (says “Newsman” n last night’s T.O M will be an historic one iu thi lives jof many of the young men of Perak, for the Man Power Advisory Committee is meeting jat the Ipoh Residency to adjudicate I between the desire of those718 words
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Article36 1917-02-21 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] Government Announcement. London. Feb 20. The Press Bureau states that the manufacture of malt, suitable f>r beer-brewing, from barley and other cereils has been prohibited except under authority from the Food Controller.36 words
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Article65 1917-02-21 5 The following articles will be found on oar outside pages i Pages. 2.—Germany and Japan. The World’s Greatest Love Romances. 3—Mr. Havelock Ellis’s Ess»v 3 Health Statistics. Bukit Mertajam No’e*. Incompetent Boys. 6—Full Court of Appal, English History and Foreign Warfare The Mistake ”of tho Small Family. The Week’s65 words
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Article2928 1917-02-21 6 Shanghai Klebang Suit The hearing was resumed yesterday afternoon in the Full Court of Appeal before Chief Justice Sir J. A S. Bucknil', Mr. Justice L, M. Woodward and Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule of the appeal of the Banking and Trading Corporation N »udin Cate2,928 words
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767 1917-02-21 6 From Norman timed onward through the Middle AgCs the problem of how to raise men and money for wars on the other side of the Channel has constantly taxed the ingenuity of English Governments For while, on the one hand the invasions of the Danes767 words
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Article47 1917-02-21 6 Wednesday, February 21, Ash Wednesday. Town Band, Esplinade Thursday, February 22. New Moon. Friday, February 23 Town Band. Esplanade. Saturday, February 24. Town Band, Golf Club. St Matthias, Pen mg Bisiey—Cadets Handicap2.3o p,m L idies Handicap 4 p-m, Monday, February 26. Town Band, Esplanade.47 words
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555 1917-02-21 6 “A PbysiciaD," writing to the T<mes on “Tbe S Z 3 of Families,” says •‘ln raalfty it rs raiding not one question bnt two—(l) the size of the family (2) the control of its production. Civilisation involves tbe control and intelligent guidance of the555 words
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Article220 1917-02-21 6 I The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday, the 22tid inst:— Champic nship. R J Sauuders beat C Cunradi 6- 7—5. Singles C. B Lewis beat W McKoigßt Young 7 6—2. Doubles B. L C Rubinson C R A Gcatlv beat H Smith220 words
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Article917 1917-02-21 6 Bookmaker, Tote and Pari-M™,,, I believe the bookie ”i 8 hard f seeking to demonstrate that the r r fl ork going to lose a lot of revenue thrnn u shelving. May bo it is so, I haven’t h 8 about the figures. At the same tim917 words
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Advertisement36 1917-02-21 6 TICKLING IN THE THROAT. Even the slightest tilling or hoarseness in the throat may be the forerunner of a dangerous illness. Stop it at once with 'Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.36 words
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Advertisement51 1917-02-21 6 DON’T RISK PNEUMONIA. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possibh». It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Rnm*ly. It is a simple thing to do, but the tfifect is marvellous. For sale by all di*Pfnsaries and51 words
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Advertisement75 1917-02-21 6 DON’T CODaH. It is absurd to allow a coup h to bang on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will cure you. You don't know where a persistent couph will land you. You can’t afford to allow your throat and luDgs to become diseased when ft is such75 words
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Advertisement80 1917-02-21 6 BEWARE OF COLDS. Children are much more likeiv to the contagious diseases when they have co Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet and consumption are diseases that <‘ r0 l contracted when the child has a cold. is why all medical authorities say bewa t? colds. For the quick cure of oolds80 words
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1085 1917-02-21 7 The Position of AustriaHungary. We surmised yesterday (says the Westminster Gazette of January 5) that Count Andrassy’s speech—the speech in which he said it was necessary to battle for peace.” and announced that the terms of the Central Powers had been communicated to President Wilson—meant that the German hand was1,085 words
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Article786 1917-02-21 7 The Most Universal of Facts. If you atir a pailful of water with a wooden paddle for live hours without stopping you will make the water boil. The friction of the paddle generates the beat. This amusing experiment is performed once a year at Johns Hopkins University by786 words
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Article180 1917-02-21 7 Nervous dyspepsia is a disease of the nerves, not of the stomach. Indigestion one day and complete freedom from symptoms the next usually mean nervous dyspepsia, especially if the patient is of a nervous or highly emotional temperament. The attacks recur at more or less regular intervals and180 words
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Advertisement186 1917-02-21 7 Protects, Preserves Beautifies all WOODWORK from the ravages of Weather, Snseei fungoid Life. r > n i VI ffnkW§5 t 1 c=r: J g==3. E Light Medium Dark So/e Agents for Penang. Federated Malay States. Sumatra Sc Java GH.Si.OT&Co.. Penang. VV 1*/ P< I i i i l i i186 words
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Advertisement55 1917-02-21 7 There is nothing more certain than the fact that WOODS’ CHEAT PEPPERMINT CURE will corrpct that heavy overloaded feeling which fcfflicts those troubled with weak dgestiva powers. It is a medicine that has been test'd and proved by millions of sufferers from digestive troubles. Sold by dispensaries and Stores everywhere55 words
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Advertisement37 1917-02-21 7 A FORTY YEAR'S TEST. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has been curing coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity every year. What better recommendation is required For sale by all dispensaries end dealers.37 words
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Advertisement539 1917-02-21 7 NOTICE. A MEETING of the Penang Man Power Advisory Committee will be held on Saturday, 24th February, at 11 am. in the Governor 9 Office All applications that are ready should be sent in before that date.” 108 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Applications for the post of Sub-Inspector for Prevention of Cruelty539 words
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Advertisement1326 1917-02-21 8 P. 0.—British India AND APCAR LINE (Comfaniks Incorporated in England.) Mali and Passenger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S OOTRRNMKNT) For Singapore, China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. MAIL LINE8. Homrward (»o* Europe.) Outward (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke Intermediate1,326 words
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