Straits Echo, 24 March 1917
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Title Section36 1917-03-24 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALA! STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL* is* $24 Per A nnum PENANG, SATURDAY, 24th MARCH, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 68.36 words
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Advertisement1249 1917-03-24 1 3# f fl /fc NOTICE The Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Tel. Address: Hokimteik. Penang. ’Phone No. 694. f OR- SAIT fc 1 COMMONWEALTH PARTIN-PALMER MOTOR CARS 1917 MODEL. One 5-pagsenger Touring Car. Two 2 Roadster. A car that matches every automobile desire at a price that cannot1,249 words
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Advertisement21 1917-03-24 1 r sof WHICH IS THE BEJTfO«' W Vv,s *t, 8«* P'He CS use c TlOpiB AmbmA W *tt* tss •*5 «53«21 words
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Article948 1917-03-24 2 Bread is no longer merely the staff of life ;it has become the staple of conversation. It has even assailed the position of that old stand-by the Weather and its successor, the Scarcity of Sugar, The Government having decreed that our bread be made of straight run flour,”948 words
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1044 1917-03-24 2 A Revival or Religion. Through a Padre's Spectacles” is the litis of a timely work by Mr. J, C. Holder Bums. Burns has been out with Scottish fighting forces for nearly two years, and has been to almost every part of the British lines.1,044 words
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Advertisement65 1917-03-24 2 LOK JUAN HOTEL No. U ood IB KING STREET, PENANO. The Best Hotel for Comfort. Centrally situated for Business, shopping and Recreation. Fitted throughout with Electric Lights and Fans. Up-to-date in every detail, Well ventilated and Furnished Rooms. Billiard Table and Piano. First class Drinks. A Trial and Comparison of65 words
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Advertisement248 1917-03-24 2 WHITEAWAY’S N E N A G P ALL BRITISH BOOTS AND SHOES. EXCEPTIONAL VALLE IX UP-TO-DATE CANVAS FOOTWEAR. -a m THE BELSOLE BRAND, Whit® Canra. shoe, derby front, Broad toe with thick chrome sole, smart shape, and strong footwear. Price $6-05 per pair. *r rX THE CANVAS KING M BRAND.248 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-24 2 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of jours must be cheobed at onoe or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and yonr troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.43 words
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Advertisement560 1917-03-24 2 Swellings Disappear When you rub iu little’. Oriental Helm The pain goes right away and the swallin' itself disappears with a few anni Dt? It is utterly useless to suffer, ffjliu 1, to pay big doctor’s bills and thentn fi a S n o? better Little’s Oriental Balm and cure560 words
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Article309 1917-03-24 3 HOW THE “LUrZOW” BANK. Deserter's Narrative. Amsterdam, Feb. 17. The Telegraaf publishes the remarkable narrative of a first-class German seaman, who was awarded the Iron Cross after the battle of Jutland, but later deserted owing to bad food. He was, he says, aboard the battle-cruiser Lvizoxo, which was309 words
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Article309 1917-03-24 3 CONTRAST WITH FRANCE. People Misled. Lmdon, Feb. 17. The Daily Telegraph's Paris correspondent states that interviews with members of Mr. Gerard’s party give the following collective opinion on the intirnal tt»te of Germany. The Americans said Our first surprise on reaching Paris was to see taxi cabs. We309 words
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Article193 1917-03-24 3 Mr, Aubrey Wallicb, son of Mr. E Wallicb, late of the P.W.D, F.M.S. is a 2ud-Lieut iD the R F. A, Mr. C. F. Cooke, of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, who is a 2nd Lieut, in tbe 3rd Essex Regt. is now attached to193 words
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Advertisement311 1917-03-24 3 0 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I IRESTONES AVOMRITES mf?: W II I I I I I I J AGENTS: I I I i e I BRINKMANN Co., Singapore. THE WATERHOUSE CO.. LTD. (incorporated in the o.s.a.) I s I I Muar,311 words
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Advertisement355 1917-03-24 3 iiaspaai Vvi;:- ?rik|rs!iwi 1 SSS^IISi® 7* 1 v 'l4- ?G" V. ~-:r 481 ■> itr= S By 13 lAc Cou-t Royal Appoint :r*.t o* Spain. From a Doctor connected with the Royal Court of Spain Madrid. am very* to s)ate that the English product, Glaxo (the special Infants' food), has355 words
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Article348 1917-03-24 4 The decision of China to sever relations with Germany adds interest to a judgment of Sir Haviland Saumertz, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court for China, Count C* Praschma had certain shares in the Sungei Duii Co,, hypothecated to the Cathay Trust. Interest had been paid348 words
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Article255 1917-03-24 4 INTERVIEW IN VTENN Dramatic Statements. New York, Febiuary 15. The New York World’s Bsrlin correspou dent says that during his visit to Vienna the German Emperor was interviewed by the playwright, Hans Mueller, who quotes him as saying: Lo;k at the European neutra’s Read the Swedish answer, which255 words
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Article264 1917-03-24 4 Ladies Gift Fund. A suggestion was made lately that the ladies of the Federated Ma’ay States might give a silk ensign to H.M.S. Malaya. I» may not be gent rally known that it is the custom, when a ship is named after a town, county, or country, for264 words
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Article485 1917-03-24 4 Tbe First Annual General Meeting of the Mayfield Rubber Plantations (Straits Settlements) L mifed wss b*!d at the Roistered Office No. 1. Wold Quay, yesterday. Among those p i sent were Mr. J. C. Benson (Chairman), Messrs. Jas. Sellar and J. L. Lon e (Directors), Geo. Stothard,485 words
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Article292 1917-03-24 4 A meeting of the Legislative Council will te held on Mond.yucxtat three o’clock when tbe following are the oiders of the day 1. Motion by the Treasurer That this Council approves a revbte of $7,000 bring part of the balance of the vote •Wireless Telegraph Station, Installation of,292 words
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Advertisement447 1917-03-24 4 To Let on Long: or Short lease. SMALL INVESTMENT B!« PROFIT Special Ltnifl L'gbt OXYGEN CINEMA SHS. Etch weighs 100 lbp. very lpsr and Steady Light. Specially recommended for Trsv. lling Purposes. SIMPLE- AND REL! ABLE FIT STANDARD SIZE FILMS Modele A $475 Modele G $400 Complete EX GODQWN. Particulars:447 words
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Advertisement47 1917-03-24 4 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not he cured Without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the ekiu has cuied far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and give relief quicker, For sale by all dispensaries and dealers47 words
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Advertisement141 1917-03-24 4 KTOTICE LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S. “Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance, 1911.' Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months on April, July, October and January. THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY.141 words
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Advertisement442 1917-03-24 4 nnnnmnnn i' ’*c ft r y n r V, s A I l .V/ V ft Mi* Here is “A case for Wincamis’” Everyone who needs new strength, new blood, new nerve force, or new vitality is A case for Wincarnis,’ because 4 Wincamis 5 gives New Health to ail442 words
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Article1758 1917-03-24 5 Tom Weight. ] - [By Tom Weight.] Sydney was an eye-opener. Going west, Potany Bay first opened up, and I need hardly say that I gazed at it with mixed emotions. All that I had read of the old bad days of England, when youths who to day would le considered1,758 words
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Article82 1917-03-24 5 The following is the health statement of the Penaug Municipality for the week ended March 17, 1917 Male 51} Total Deaths 79 Female 28 4 Death rate 38-76 per mille per annum cornpar- d with 30 50 in the preceding week and with 32.80 in the corresponding week82 words
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Article131 1917-03-24 5 March 25, 5th Sunday in Lent. 8 00 a.m Holy Conmuuion, 5*00 p.m Sunday School. 6 00 p.m. Evensong. Responses Robarts. Purcell Kelway Psalms CXIX and J West. Magnificat 57 Nunc Dimittis 70 Hymns 252, 332 and 633. During ihe we< k Wednesd.y 10 00 a131 words
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Advertisement650 1917-03-24 5 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. PAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15™ NOVEMBER, 1919, PRICE OF ISSUE"— 100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lpnf650 words
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Advertisement290 1917-03-24 5 IQl, ept jet he i his as m 5m ed he le DO by IS J' r*!A W. D. H. O. WILLS tt y N°77 VIRGINIA CIGARETTES DON’T FORGET ALL THE COUPONS PACKED WITH THESE CIGARETTES WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR VARIOUS HANDSOME PRESENTS BY ritish-American Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd. (Incorporated290 words
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Article, Illustration97 1917-03-24 6 Ptktiahtd daily (except Sundays and pmblio holidays) at nm CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 59, Beach Street, Penang, i P*ice. t Dnflj Local 124 per annum. m Ovtetation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 OIBLI ADDIBSS ECHO—PENANG Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N. B. —All business97 words
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Article1328 1917-03-24 6 Mr. Lloyd George does well to point out, in bis message to the Russian Premier, one aspect of this war which is sometimes lost sight of, and that is that it is a straggle for popular government and the liberation of the races. Russia’s main1,328 words
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Article857 1917-03-24 6 H.H. the Rajah Muda o£ Sarawak ia on bis way to Colombo. M.r. G. H. Pritchard, who went to Ceylon on a health trip, is expected back in the near future. Reuter wires that H. H. the Maharajah of Bikanir lunched with their Majesties the King and857 words
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Article985 1917-03-24 6 The Thames Tunael. To-morrow is the seventy-fourth aa nivpr sary of the opening of the Thames Tunnll from Wappmg to Rotherhitbe QueJ Victoria knighted Brunet, tbe engmel I relative of Mr Brunei Norman, of P tlun on the day following tbe opening anrl JL-j a Stats it to985 words
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Advertisement118 1917-03-24 6 NOW ON SALE CHELTENHAM NATURAL APERIENT WATER, Strongly Hecommenied by Medical Profession. The only British Natural Spring Water that can take the place of the Austrian waters HUNYADI JANOS AND APENTA hBuGoroeTovin Dispensan Ltd PENANG. ANDREW USHER Co/s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. WHISKY Sandiiands, Buttery Co., Sole Agents for PENANG 6118 words
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Article1209 1917-03-24 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GENERAL korniloffs story. Historic Scene at tke Tsarkoeselo. London, March 22. A telegram from Petrograd gives the story for the first time of how General Korniloff, Commander at Petrograd, informed the Tiaritz*, that she was deprived of her liberty. The scene was the Tsaritza’s private apartments1,209 words
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Article671 1917-03-24 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] EAGER TO ENTER. Msss Meeting at Madisoa Square, New York, March 23. j A. mass meeting of thirteen thousand people at the Madison Square Gardens adopted a resolution calling on Congress to declare a stale of war between the United States and671 words
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Article458 1917-03-24 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] NEARING ST. QUENIIN. Stroager Enemy Resistance. London, March 22 a Sir Donglas Haig reports i Resistance is increasing along the i whole front from westward of St. Quentin to southward of Arras, Heavy snow storms t impeded our advance. r “We carried out a successful raid458 words
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Article25 1917-03-24 7 {From Our Own Correspondent London, March 22. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were:— Pale Crepe 3/2 Diamond Smoked 3/225 words
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Article114 1917-03-24 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day a 1 $99.50, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $100, business done (50 tons sold) and in London at <£212 spot and .£213 three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform ns that the following are the quotations for Rubber114 words
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Article665 1917-03-24 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] VIOLENT FIGHTING. Eatinjr Attack* Smashed. London, March 23. A French communique states:— B "In the region of St. Quentin patrol shir* j mishea took place. North of Dollon, be--8 tween the Somme and the Oise the enemy attempted violent counter attacks to dislodge us from the665 words
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Article565 1917-03-24 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] Official Freaek Figures. London, March 23. A French official announcement Btates that for the week ended lB the arrivals of merchantmen of over a hundred tons, excluding fisbiag craft, numbered 920 7 and tbe departures 914, Six vessels of over 1,600 tons and six under that565 words
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Article80 1917-03-24 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 2, A Church Militant, the Khaki Creed. Daily Bread. 3. —Jutland Story. Germany Within. F.M.B Men in the Army. 4 —Enemy Property in China. German Emperor. H. M. 8. “Malaya.” Legislative Council. Mayfield Rubber Plantations. 5. Vital Statistics.80 words
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Obituary37 1917-03-24 7 Obituary. M. Lakori. Paris, March 15. The death has taken place of M. Fernand Labori, the well-known French advocate, who took part in many famous cases, including the Zola case, the Dreyfus appeal and the Humbert case.37 words
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Article389 1917-03-24 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Try. Try, Try A«»i«. LondoD, March 22. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law said that another attempt would be made to settle the Irish Question, Historic Scene ia tke Commosi. London, March 23. An historic scene was enacted in the House of Commons389 words
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Article251 1917-03-24 8 Laborious Explanations. A Reuter’s wire, dated London, March 14, bat otly received at this office late yesterday afternoon bays An Amsterdam message, dated March 14, j sajs tbe German press is sti.l laboriously explaining the retreat from the Ancre. The Frankfurter Zeitung after saying it is a251 words
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Article104 1917-03-24 8 {From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 23At the Singapore Rubber Auction the fol'owing prices were obtained Smoked Sheets $149 to $154 per picul Good 132 14S do Fine 128 132 do Good plain 122 125 do Uusmoked 117 126 do Good 112 do Fine plain 121 126104 words
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Article797 1917-03-24 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] [The following telegrams appeared in the supplement to the Straits Echo yesterday:] Mr. Boaar Law’s Speech. London, March 22. In the House of Commons Mr. Bonar Law in moving the resolution to the Duma, cabled yesterday, said that what bad happened during the last797 words
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Article1661 1917-03-24 8 M essrs R. S. Steward and F. C. Ebbels Book. r (Contributed These gentlemen have set forth, in the orthodox style of Gea and Company’s Accountancy publications, their views on how to keep Rubber Companies’Accounts which they explain on page 3, are written partly from the point1,661 words
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Article148 1917-03-24 8 Saturday, March 24. Cricket— ‘B’ Coy. vs The Rest, Esplanade Penang Man-Power Advisory Committee Meeting, Governor’s Office, 11 a.m. Penang Golf Club, Monthly Medal Competition. Penang Swimming Club, Monthly Medal Competition, Sunday, March 25. Fifth Sunday in Lent. Annunciation—Lady Day, P. V. R. C. shoot, Rifle Range,148 words
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Article51 1917-03-24 8 (/row Out Own Correspondent ‘Singapore, Mirck 23 Messrs. Fraser Co.’s weakly report states that there was an excellett demacd for tho F.M.S. War Loan. The share market is stagnating. Rubber auctions were dep.e sed during the past fortnight owing entirely to the laokof permits aud immediate shipping51 words
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Article25 1917-03-24 8 Mar. 2 By balance *4 33 17 W.B. Wilson for Feb. 2000 20 Penang Turf Club 2,000.00 Mar. 23 By balance $6,384.3425 words
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Article231 1917-03-24 8 Penano, March 24. B. P. Tapieca $8.26 sa’es. M. P. Tapioca 8.55 salts'. Gold leaf 64.40 Pepper (W.Coaat lb. 5 0z).516 1/2 buyer* Black Pepper 25 00 buyer* White Pvpper 42 00 seller*. Trang Pepper 33 sales, j Mao# $llO nom, Mace Pickings 58 sellei*. Cloves 40 sellers. Nutmegs231 words
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Article176 1917-03-24 8 PbnaNG, 24th March 1917. Beef c Soup per catty W Roast 24 Steaks >• 4 Stew or Cuny Meat Rump Steak 4 Oi Tail each 40 Tongue Feet Heart Liver P er cltt Pork— Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Held Feet Tougue Mutton per lb. 45 Head each176 words
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Advertisement512 1917-03-24 8 WANTED. A CHINESE OR EURASIAN SALESMAN for our Stationery ard Fancy Goods Department. Only thorough y experienced and competent men nee app y. Successful applicant will be put on two months’ probation— Apply to PRITCHARD Co, Ltd., 202 Penang. fob sale. ONE Gwynne’s Pump and Engine direct coupled 8" in512 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-24 8 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamb3rlain's Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.43 words
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Advertisement78 1917-03-24 8 With the distressing moist heat of this tropical climate one is apt to get a body chill, always most dangerous because the liver or kidneys are affected, and with either out of order a diseased condition may be set up. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is the finest corrective of a78 words
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Advertisement10 1917-03-24 8 For Chronic Chest OompUioK Woods’ Gr«*t Pepp* rauot CJui« I»10 words
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Article2028 1917-03-24 9 Dividend. a Nnmber of a. c (lanital. Shares j t 3 i Name. j I P issued. last finan- for current Jb 1 a g eial J ear year- S RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES. cts. cts 120,030 1 1 1 65 Alor Gajsh Rubber Estate, Ltd. 3 99 4.10 1Q09 I2,028 words
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Advertisement195 1917-03-24 9 the eastern produce exchange. 27. Bench Street, it the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Chau!. CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers. The II8th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Monday, the 26th March, 1917. faction Sales of Rubber held twice a week, on every Monday and Thursday, Sales195 words
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Article2805 1917-03-24 10 Freedom f or Germany. (By Holbrook Jackson). Most war books fill oue with despair, because they aie written mainly by men who look upon war as a spectacle —what Americans call a stunt,” and journalists, copy” —that is to say, something to write about. Few are the volumes which are2,805 words
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Advertisement255 1917-03-24 10 gc* iaca—aam r Kl >a- r'V’* i /OT.A i; £1 &J €r" V- P j I? j r \V/> -7 ig y U y i fefeSfesV Wry ĕ si life® 1111 m r o H «ss 9mrz 'j-' *sT4£ ■i >x f V I p =<4 i i %K r255 words
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Advertisement52 1917-03-24 10 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, It relieves the lungs* opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale by all dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement60 1917-03-24 10 A Life Saver. It is safe to say that Chamberlain a Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy hias 3 the lives of more people and relieve suffering than any other remedy in ex'* It is known all over the civilized wer u its speedy cures of cramps in the a diarrhoea and60 words
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Article1650 1917-03-24 11 1. —A Winter Night. No more to watoh bj night’s eternal shore. With England’s ohiralry at dawn to ride, No more defeat, faith, viotory. Oh no more A cause on earth for whieh ere might have died —Nbwbolt. A burst of machine-gun fire traversing the parapet of1,650 words
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Article302 1917-03-24 11 Lessknbd Through War. London Feb. 13. Inquiries among agencies engaged in social work show a general agreement that baneful influences are abroad in London street, but that the recent articles in news papers are calculate! to convey an erroneous impression Mr. W. A. Coote, secretary, of t’ e302 words
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Advertisement395 1917-03-24 11 OF CABLE FAME ARE ALL BRITISH MANUFACTURED FROM SPECIALLY Toughened-Rubber CARS OWNERS You Must Try Them, They are very Good Cheap. APPLY TO G w* ft A/|\ CJ A SOLE AGENTS FOR H. SLOT S Co., p s iTa n t g ra perak 0 A (SUN-BRAND) Bei.ri THE RECOGNISED395 words
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Advertisement74 1917-03-24 11 A Family NecessityEvery family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the bide and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable. Try74 words
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Advertisement58 1917-03-24 11 JUST ARRiVED SIX Famous Humber S3 7C 4s MotorCycIes New Flat-Twin-Opposed-Cylinders 3£ h.p., 3 Speed, Chain drive. PRICK $850 nett. Complete Lucas Horn and Lamp. LEAFLETS ON APPLICATION. Sole Agents for S.S. F.M.S. COH TAIK CHEE SON, 24, Beach Street 81 Church Street, r*LEPHOHB 101PIWT A T*L*ORAJISt No. 532. r58 words
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Advertisement1631 1917-03-24 12 P. 0.—British India AND apcar line (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and Pa«»enger Service*. For PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s government) Singapore, China, Japan, Ceylon. Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. KONINKLIJKE PAXETYAART1,631 words
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