Straits Echo, 22 June 1917

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  • 35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 22nd JUNE, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 144.
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  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 1181 1 W Jl DHS#*AI IT' i Hi* m ft fijySD NATUEit The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. Tel Address) Bokimteik. Penang. ’Phone No. 694. pOR SALE, TWO ONLY 2 SEATER COMMONWEALTH partin-palmer cars TWO ONLY 2 SEATER MODELE DE-HJXE IWO STROKE motor cycle 4 Fleet of English and nerican Cars
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  • 1327 3  -  FE1R OF THE FACTS. A Neutral Opinion. (By Colonel Feyler,) The beet possible mt-tbod of estimating the great battle now raging b-tweenL-ns and Auberive—perhaps from Tpres to a point even further to the east (shall we say Verdun P) —is to make a csreful study of the
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  • 529 3 [To the Editor of the The Obterver.'] Dear St, —I should be very grateful if you could find space for a few words from ■me who has bad exceptional opportunities of studying the young woman of 18 22. m appro t of the opinions
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    • 203 3 o :o; ESTABLISHED 1872. DNDER THE MOST HSTIK6UISHID PATRONAGES CF H R H.tbc D«k« of Connaught. T.S fi RH. the Priact 8 Painccss of Tcck. HM. tic King of Sianr. H. H. the Sultan of Johor». B. P. de SILVA DIAMOND MERCHANT AND MANUFACTURING JEWELLER OP SINGAPORE HAS OPENED A
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    • 32 3 PINKETTES prevent morning headaches, cure biliousness and ronstipation 50 ÜBt i per phial at roar dreddiafa er direct hy mall oa receipt el price 9 I rent DD. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPOBE.
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    • 404 3 m *3* CP» as Ttoja> a*-*: E \W Di’JS Vo'a» IV* 1 if; ->s Vvi mm Of all Chemists and I Bowel Disorders Angier's Emulsion exercises soothing, lubricating* antifermentative effects throughout the entire digestive tract. That is why it is so valuable in affections of the stomach an l intestines.
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  • 1275 4 Quotation,” wrote a schoolboy, ob’ig*d »o qu.*te from motnory, 41 is the au«wer to -um io divi-ion la a bo >k cal el O S ay mg at H u e *nd oth- r E***vb.” pob ion I d by Mes a. I find som-vt-ry b«rd things a b
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  • 688 4 Fsa.ES or Swelish Revolution. Amsterdam, May 4. A general alarm at the situation in Swedeo is reveal, din the German press. Toe Con* nervative papers, especially, contain violent a take on the Swedish Socialists, and particularly, on Herr Brantiog, the leader. It is recogui-ed that the
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  • 209 4 Penang, Junk 22 8 P. Tapioca AA M. P. Tapioca }X “I"Gold leaf *»les, Pepper (W.Coast 3 lb. Sort'll? 1» w Black bVifi White Pepper b®J»ri Trang Pepper Do ®mal Mace -*32 season over Mace Pickings ,M “P,®* Cloves s elkn Nutmegs 110. (No. 1 i|o", Sugw No. 3
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  • 200 4 A great London physician laid that hall the f *tal illcessn in the world are caused by self*neglect. People allow themoelv.ii to become seriomly ill, because they do not take care of their health when they are only a little oat cf sorts. He said that
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  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 162 4 NEW SHIPMENTS JUST UNPACKED. CRETONNES. An entirely new collection of the choicest Cretonnes is now being shown and intending purchater* are respectfully invited to inspect the quality and compare the value before placing orders. INS. 50 cts., 55 cts, WIDE 85 cts., 90 cts, $100 and $1.10 yard New Season’s
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    • 43 4 Someth ng Dependable, Diarrhoea is always more or less during t&H weather, B< prepared for it Coamberlttio’a Colic, Cholera and Diarrl o Remedy is prompt and tffeotual. It c *n si ways be d- pended upon. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.
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    • 232 4 WANT A CHINESE ASSISTANT MANAGER for au estate iu Perak. A family man pr f rred. Duly men having a good knowledge of estate work need apply. Application enclos* mg testimonials to be sept to Box 169 411 ejo Straiti Echo. Aerated water machinery complete Makers: Hay word Taylor A
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  • 422 5 [R*utkr’s Tilkorams.] Speeek oa kit Miaaioa. London, Jane 20, Mr. A J, Balfour, speaking at tbe Empire Parliamentary Association luncheon which was given in his honour and over which Mr. Asquith presided, said that the limitless and unforgettable hospitality the mission received in America was not
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  • 271 5 A Malay youth named Babyan was thin morning charged at the instance of his mother Kultom Bee with theft of a gold bmgle, valued at $9. On the accused pleading guilty, the mother stated that some time last month she put this bangle in question into a
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  • 90 5 An Excellent Innovation. An amusing programme of mounted competitions, including several eventa in which ladies take an important part, has been arranged for Saturday next, 30th June instead of the usual monthly polo “at home.” The Hon’ble the Resident Councillor has kindly consented to officiate as Judge
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  • 201 5 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Ladies' Doubles Handicap. Mrs Powell and Mrs Ebden —5/6 .leaf Mrs Macintyre and Miss Hooker —3/6 6—4, 5—7, 6-3 Profession Pairs, Penny and Goldie beat Winfield and Matson 6—3, B—6 Mixed Doubles Handicap. Miss
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  • 223 5 Our BukitMertijim correspondent writqs: At tbe Bukit Mertajim Police Court, before Mr. G. A. Hereford, yesterday (Thursday) a young Hokien named Yeo Ah Sai was found guilty of the offence of driving his motor car in a manner so rash hr negligent as to endanger human life
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  • 95 5 From Out Ovm Correspondent^) Singapore, June 22. At the Singapore Rubber Auction the following prices were obtaioed Smoked Sheets $123 to $132 per picul Good ribbed 108 122 do Plain 100 110 do Ribbed unsmoked... 110 120 do Plain 104 120 do Crepes fine pale 132 135
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  • 96 5 Subscription List. Amonnt previously acknowledged $6OO, G. 8. Evans, Esq. $lO, Mrs. D. G Hall $25, Dr. J. Sharp, ?50, Atonymous, $5, M. Cat biravalo, Esq. $2O. T. Isaac Tambyab, Eq. $lO. Total 1780. The following appeared in the Ceylon Observer of June 2: Messrs. Mackinnon
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  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 483 5 WE LEAD-THE FOLLOWERS AT PFNANC’S —POPULAR—PLAY—HODSE—WHERE EVERYBODY GOES. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! Empire theatric Buiiness Manager Thomas ShaftoJLj Commencing at 8 pm, sharps showing nightly till Snndaj, June, 24th A PROGRAM WORTH GOING MILES TO SEE OUR Startling offer includes four new Episodes in EIGHT 131G REELS of The Serial Wonderful. THE
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    • 218 5 II i m '/In *\m 99 A MN°77 1 D D nil ii|!:: VIRGINIA CIGARETTES ■I WD.&H.O.Wi^ 5 aOIK. Bristol i loms i>- N1 ‘’'U »£*IST£**0. A-‘ WE LEAD. OTHERS FOLLOW-TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! > TO-NIGHTm AT THE PREMIER PICTURE HOU3E WHERE SERIALS ARE BE ITER KNOWN THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE 10 PARTS—5
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  • 97 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) at ran CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 2J O 59, Beach Street, Penang. Prior Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLB ADDBRSS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.8.-* All bu2.neaa communications should
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  • 1473 6 Reuter’s cable of this morning regarding t e German intrigues in Afghanistan and Turkestan, coinciding aa it does with the anniversary of the Arab revolt against Turkey, serves as a reminder of the failure of one of Germany's most cherished plans. T’~ ere was nothing on
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  • 760 6 Mr, Lim Keat L°ong asba ua to thank those who attended the funeral of bis father yesterday or sent wreaths, letters or tele* grama of condolence. Mr. Hood Begg, of Meaara. Guthrie and Co, is shortly leaving Singapore with Mrs. Begg for a long deferred holiday at
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  • 72 6 (from Cher Chen OorrsspemdaU.) Half-Year»’ Results. Singapore, Jane 22. The report of the Straita Trading Companj, Limited, for the half-year ended March 31 shows that a net profit of $735,051 was made. The amount available for distribution is $1,137,911. The directors recommend as dividend $1 bonus and
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  • 575 6 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THt Wt IK S SINKING, 1 Admiralty Tb.Ad.ir.lty an.o^V;”; 80 Five vessels under 1,600 ton. Werfl L and twenty-seven over that tonoag, Jv' a total of thirty-two, aiklD t,led. t7 ne MMI9 "“'“«..-.lit at. Freaek Reieue Britt.k Vieti.,, R»re, June 21 French patrol-boats picked up
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  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 144 6 JWPe x AS A HI BEER Tue Most Popular Brand in the East. SAPPORO STOUT A Stimulating Tonic. CITRO M WATER A Thoroughly Healthful and Satisfactory Drink. Raspberry Water Ribon Tansan Water 081 AIN ABLE EVERYWHERE. SOLE AGENTS: THE EASTERN TRADINC CO., PENANG and IPOH. :sc3c X N &=s i
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  • 596 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] UNFAVOURABLE WEATHER. [kot Attack Repulsed. London, June 20, 11.15 p.m, Sir Douglas Haig reports i. vVe completely repulsed the enemy’s fresh counter-attack to the north of the gouebez B ver. »Th) weather did not favour flying yesterday Aeroplanes co operated with the artillery with good
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  • 951 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] SPIRIT OF THE ARMY. Mcaaage from Geaeral Brutailoff. Lcndon, June 21. Genera! Brussiloff, replying to Sir William Robertson’s message of congratulations on bis appointment as Commander-in Chief of the Russian Armies, says that, as in honour bound, free Russia’s armies will not fail in
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  • 452 7 REORGANISING THE COUNTRY. Veaiseliat Co-Operatioa. Athens, June 20. The Government has decided to form a committee of four, including two supporters of M. Venizelos, to recommend methods fer re-organizing and re-constituting a unified Greece. The Kiag’s Iateatioas. King Alexander has decided to reside at his uncle’s villa. This
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  • 739 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] LABOUR LEADER'S VIEW. Spccck ky Mr. Baraet. i London, June 20, Mr. G. N. Barnes, replying to the toast» 4 Victory of the Alliei at a dinner at Con* naught Rooms, London, made a speech for the first time as a member of the War
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  • 1362 7 All Dressed up and Nowhere to go Tourist tiaffij, upon which so many of the inhabitants of the lovely region round the Italitn Lakes depend for a living, has practically ceased since the war and one might have thought that the ai rival of an ex Crowned Head,
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  • 188 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE FUTURE OF ALB INI*. Ministerial Statement. Rome, June 21. Ia the Clamber of Deputies, Baron Sydrey Sonnino, Foreign Minister, speaking oi Laly's war aims, said that Italy’s special interests were equally in the destinies of Albania and the direct possession of Valona and i
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  • 98 7 The following ar f icles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3 —Berlin’s Lying Communiques. Tne Marriage Outlook for Middle-Class Girls. 4—Quotation. The Week in Germany. 5. —Telegrams. An Unworthy Son. Penang Polo Club. Penang Golf Club, Bukit Mertajam Caser, Singapore Rubber Auction. Church Army Recreation Tents.
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  • 25 7 (From Our Own Correspondent London, June 21. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Palo Crepe 2/71 Diamond Smoked 2/6
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  • 70 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefiaed) is quoted here to day at $111.50, business done, in Singapore (refinfd) i-t $112.50, buficess don°, (150 tons sold) and in London at .£243 spot and £2\7 si. three months. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following are the quotations for Rubber
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  • 931 8 [To the Editor of the Fret Press Sir, —Having experienced in a small way by sending in such War Tax papers as interest myself, and hearing generally what t various sections of the coummunity have to 1 ■ay regarding the collection of the Tax the d conclusion
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  • 362 8 (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir, —I read with much interest in the Straits Times of tbe 16th idem an article on the comparative charges for foodstuffs in Hongkong and Singapore. There is no doubt that most people will agree with your Contributor though he
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  • 235 8 [The Editor of the Malay Mail Sir, —I beg leave to express through the medium of your paper my entire appreciation cf the criticism of the Straits Echo anent tbe position of Uacfficials in the Federal Council. It would, however, be unfair to say that
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  • 72 8 Friday, June 22 Town Band, Esplanade. Saturday, June 23. Prince of Wales’ Birthday (1894). Penang Volunteers Field Operations. Semanggol Rubber Co., L‘d A. G. M„ Chamber of ComfllKrce, 12 noon. Sunday, June 24, 3rd after Trinity. St. John Baptist. P. V. R. C. Shoot 7 a.m. Penang
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  • 57 8 The following programme of music will be played at the Golf Club to*morrow evening from 5-45 p,m. to 7*15 p.m. 1 Selection The Casino Girl Englander 2 Two Step Laughing Water Hager 3 Selection Festivalia Williams 4 Waltz The Choristers Retford 5 Two Step My Little Black
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  • 27 8 The following was the result of the tie played off yesterday Double Handicap Chalmers and H Smith beat R D Pitceathly and Slowe 21—18
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  • 1079 8 Semi-Official Review. The following cables were communicated to the Bangkok press by the British Legation: British Front, London, June 8. The week cn the British front was devoted to preparation for a great advance in tbe s Wytschaete region. Steady bombardment, 1 lasting over a long period,
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  • 215 8 This modern magician will c:mmence a short season at the “Empire” Theatre on June 27 under tbe direction of Mr. M. S. Cowan, There will be a marines on Saturday afternoon. Mr. Goldin is billed as the Royal Russian Illusionist, having been born in Vilna. He claims to
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  • 197 8 Fust and furious are the changes of programme at the Empire Theatre of late and to fit in the many big feature films and other attractions it has been found necessary to make a farther big change of programme tomorrow right Saturday instead of the usual Monday, change,
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  • 341 8 The Electric Polyscope beg to inform their patrons and the public, especially those who are fond of serials that they are setting forth a really grand change of programme to-night when three long serials will be continued. The first show starts at 7.30 p.m. with episode 10
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  • 72 8 At the Eastern Produce Exchange 143rd Auction Sala the following prices were obtained: per picul. Diamond Smoked Good from $126 to $123 Diamond Smoked F»ir 115 to 125 Diamond Unsmoked 113 to 115 Piain Unsmoked 103 to 110 Scrap Crepe 71 Bark Crepe 61 to 62 Pressed
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  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 41 8 Economy in tho End. It costs but a tall amount to keepCham* berlum h Colic, Cholera ar.d D arrho a Remedy always in your medicine chtst and it is economy in the end. It always cures and SIBS* For et,e b
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    • 10 8 For Chronic Chest Complsints, Woods’ Crest Peppermint Oire Is, 6„
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    • 177 8 Safe, Sure, Always Cares. Do not suffer from cramp colic or paia in the stomach when Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy goes to the right spot and gives immediate relief. You cannot afford to be without.it if you are subject to attacks of this kind. For sale by all
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    • 62 8 ESTABLISHED 1874 the ORIENTAL» Government Security Lite Assurance Comp» nv Incorporated ip 1,4*, BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE J. R. MACFHIRBON, Secretary 8.8. and F.H.s Paod, exo«d 530.500.000.00 CUlm. Paid »26.000,***** tow OATES. LIEEOAI CONMTIMj Apply for Prospectus etc, to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant. US, Beae\ or B s* Bea ch Street,
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  • 900 9 Paris, May 5. TVe two meatless days decree has been re- ended, and substituted by do meat n<gbt meals, except on Bundays. 'l'm*, < f course, wi'l affect only rertaurant B hotels, and itber public establishments whereinanimal fl sh is served likewise butchers, who must further* more
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    • 104 9 V m r GOOD NEWS cXSr MOTORISTS UMfl m rc EXTRA Ordinary MILEAGE (ifiirtiiH A ARE •»v*V» vZI i«G Tik[j 1ENLEY r YRES C.OFnc:AL; V F/ih VZr: I T.i iSlAl as e: \vs -.•V» 5 AND "itALL BRITISH Specially Toughened W. T. Henley Telegraph Works Co., Ltd. Of submarine cable
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    • 50 9 Bowel Complaint in Children. Dnrirg the summer months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of be chld’s bowels. When given prompt j attention at this time serious trouble may he avoided. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can always be depended upon. For sale by all dispensaries iand dealers.
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    • 412 9 Valuable Estate For Sale. TENDERS INVITED SIPANTAS ESTAIE. Tenders a r e invited for th*» purchase of the property known as the S pant.s Estate (the property of the S p*nt>in Cotnpiny, Limited) situate rear Sabbak on the Birnam River in L wer Pen*k Area —The E-tste comprises approximately 2000
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  • 989 10 With K’fcbeoer in Cairo,” by Mr. Sydney Moseley, (C*«sell AU seems to tvtve bad rather a cmqu-rid expmence before it achieved book lurm. The author tells ua that originally, waen it Wil in the prin er's band», the manuscript was eeiz d by ibe Egyptian auth n
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    • 248 10 ♦♦ooooooooooooooo^* ►oooooooooooo oooooooooooooopw o o JUST UNPACKED 1913 —1914 MODEL O SECONDHAND Hlll'MOBILE CARS. 8 With o r without electric lights and self &tart°r>. 1 hey are jus as good as new with new tyres, hood and paint .'everalof these have bean booked. This is the last shipment and perhaps
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    • 738 10 To Suffer or Not to Suffer Thpr- i« only onp answer Little's Oriental Balm l a 8 for ever b <ni*he<i hr- uetd 10 ufl r Ku> um*Msm, swolbD, ptiolul j >ints. wpnkri e i n UB’l* s, (be most uub-s.rabie ache. t hi d puns d snppear t»t tbe
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    • 78 10 When Baby screams there h much *o do to quieten bim. The poor title chap cannot tell you what the trouble is but, most likely, it is just wind. Tw drops of WOODS’ GRE\T PEPPERMINT CURE, in a little warm water will put the matter riiiht and qu'ckly m»ko Baby
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    • 539 10 ysentery anc ever Dr. Cassell's Tablets Make You Strong and Able to Resist Disease. When you are strong with the full strength of vigorous manhood you have no need to fear the diseases that attack weak people. Dr. Cassell’s Tablets give you that strength. They fill you with life and
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  • 325 11 When Mr. Boner Law announced on May 2 in his Budget sp«e h bis intention to increase the duty on tobacco oy la 1' d he m ntioned tint it was no -ec et as the paiers had been cmfid ntly pre ictinc it for some
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  • 586 11 London, May 14. The action was concluded in 'he Kiog’iBeuch D vi«.on to-day in which Jono G üb*« ■*u»*d Handel B ot", M.P, for damages i d-pnving bim of bis business connectioi with tbe fi m of Ha'g'o sod Gmt a >, cf Otd bam, of which
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 194 11 d m m ’VU 19 ins. by 19 ins. by 24 ins. by ins. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS TO Ibuttenbacb AND COMPANY, PENANG. 2-*****-2* EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE. «,ch Street, »t the corner of Beoch Street and Church Street Chnut. Stocks of the following always in hand APITAL $120,000. ctioneers Brokers. The
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    • 54 11 Safe, Sore, Always Cores. Do not suffer from oramp colic or pain in the stomach when Cbamberlain’a Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy goes to the right •pot and g'<rea immediate relief. Ton cannot afford to be without it if yon are subject to attacks of thia kind. For aale by
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    • 841 11 —> 1 1 ■■■ggg* The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1888. IN THE SUPREME COO*" OF THE SmiTS SETfL M£NT EITiEMN OF PENA C. n Bankruptcy No. 19 of 1917 RE CHOP KWONG TONG CHAN Exparti EU TONG SEN. I. EUTONG SEN, Creditor, of Kampar in the State of Perak F M.S-, Miner
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    • 1523 12 P. 0.—British India AND JLPCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England) Mail And Paasen&er Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDBR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY’» GOVBRNMINT) For Bi»f»ptr«» ChiM, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egjpt. Mediterranean Porta and Londo». MAIL LINES. Homhwahd (fob Eueofb.) Outwabd (fob China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tkc Intrrmfdi»t«
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