Straits Echo, 4 July 1917
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Title Section35 1917-07-04 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 15. $24 Per naom. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 4th JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 154.35 words
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Advertisement1172 1917-07-04 1 v >c V* IUZED NATIM The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. Tel. Address i Hokimteik Penang. ’Phone No. 694, ♦o for sals. ANK S TWO ONLY 2 SKATER COMMONWEALTH PARTIN-PALMER CARS TWO ONLY 2 SEATEE HODELEPE-LDXE 1W0.STB0» MOTOR_CYCLE A Fleet of English and American Cars tor hire day and1,172 words
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Advertisement12 1917-07-04 1 0* tfi'S 2®»#« INf/-., n IMC !*> ujC ‘now rot. *wSr era s=s12 words
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Advertisement18 1917-07-04 2 DRINK I RECOGNISED ONNO! BRS SOLE AGENTS: HE LEADING BEANE ON TIE UAEEET. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)18 words
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Article1830 1917-07-04 3 [The opening of Baby Week” in England gives topical interest to the following article from a London Weekly of before the war.”] Before the outspokenness of modern women our foremothers would stand aghast, Io their eyes there would be something approaching the indecent in tbe public1,830 words
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Advertisement416 1917-07-04 3 I TRY IT IN YOUR BATH by appointment TO H.M. THE KING. SCRUBBS—AMMONIA MARVELLOUS PREPARATION Invaluable for Toilet and Domestic Purposes. Softens Hard Water Splendid Cleansing Preparation for the Hair. Allays the Irritation caused by Mosquito Bites. Cleans Plate, Jewellery, and Carpets. For 8ale by all Grocers and Chemists. SCRUBS416 words
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Advertisement68 1917-07-04 3 Can Yon Afford the Bisk Were you ever seized with a severe attack ot cramp colio or diarrhoe without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house? Don’t take such risks, A does or two will cure you before a doctor could possibly be called, and68 words
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Advertisement71 1917-07-04 3 Having to live as we do, under the burn* ing tropical sun, climatical conditions renderus particularly liable to Colic, a most distressing complaint. The correct medicine to produce a quick cure is WOODS’ CHUT PEPPERMINT CORE. It is a wonderful corrective of all stomach disorders, Never be without a bottle71 words
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Advertisement662 1917-07-04 3 I I NOTICE OF SALE IN 1HE COURT OF THE JUDICIAL COMMISSIONER AT KUALA LUMPUR Application No. of 1911 THE CYCLE AND CARRIAGE Co. Mortgagees vs The STRAITS F.M.S. MOTOR SERVICE Co., Ltd., 'Mortgagors la pursuance of an order herein made by the Judieial Commissioner, Kuala Lumpur and dated the662 words
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Article1025 1917-07-04 4 In the course of a leading article the Malayan Tin and Rubber Journal says However favourably the kangany Bystem in Malaya may compare with that in Ceylon, we shall rejoice when the happy day arrives when the Tamil coolie will enter Malaya of his own volition. Naturally1,025 words
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Advertisement232 1917-07-04 4 THE LEADINC PENANC BOOT STORE. VALUE UNEQUALLED. EVER INCREASING ASSORTMENT. NEWEST STYLES AND SHAPES. “REX” HIGH CLASS OF ENGLISH FOOTWEAR. tHGLAHn ENGL/i/Vn Wfl 4 t O O*! n^FORAn m \\'VVW m ■u~T REX REX \V -<2 HITEAWAY LAIOLAW C? L T J? WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW& C. U“ mi: THE “REX” BRAND.232 words
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Advertisement42 1917-07-04 4 Causes and Cure for Diarrhoea. Overeating, a change a in the temperature, unripe fruit, and impure water are aome of the cause of diarrhoea. Chamberlain'e Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures these bowel disturbances promptly For sals by all dispensaries and dealers.42 words
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Advertisement259 1917-07-04 4 FOR SALE. 10,000 acres Estate fre ahold land, situated in British North Borneo suitable for rubbar and cocoanut planting etc, etc., 18£ miles Toongood River Frontage. For Prices and further particulars apply to YEO, Agent», c/o Strait» Echo, A Perfect Food for Baby Mellin’s Food. Perfect because it contains all259 words
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Article258 1917-07-04 5 CHANG HSTTN’B POSITION. There has baen an intricate entanglement of double-crossing and re-double-crossing with respect to Chang Hsun that makes th 6 ordinary Chinese political manesurering seem lucid. That there is a wide split among the Tuchons has baen obvious to everybody for days. There are many258 words
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448 1917-07-04 5 (From the Chinese Press Members of Parliament who have organised themselves in Shanghai have sent the following circular telegram to the loysl military and civil governors and divison generals of the several provinces Since the convocation of Parliament last year we have been eedeavonring to execute our448 words
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Article202 1917-07-04 5 Fatality at Destructor Shed. Daring the violent storm which pisrel over Penang between 2 aDd 3 o clock yesteiday afternoon some damage was done to property. At about 2.40 p.m. the Municipal atlap shed at Brick Kiln Road, containing conservancy carts, which stands near the Destructor was caught202 words
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Article946 1917-07-04 5 [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] London, July 2. The death baa taken place of the wellknown actor-manager 8ir Herbert Beerbohm Tree. An Appreciation. Sir Herbert Tree (W53—17) was the brilliant exception proving the rule that the actor-manager is the enemy of dramatic art. Majestic in name, his theatre946 words
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Advertisement272 1917-07-04 5 I I Empire theatric Business Manager Thomas Shafto^^^J TWO NEW PARTS OF LOVE’S BATTLEFIELD 8 NEW PARTS OF THIS DIAMOND FROM THE SKY L. EO. COMEDY CUPID IN HOSPITAL LATEST GAZETTE AND CHARLIE CHAPLIN A rattling good program at the usual popular prices. rXXXXXXXMXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X w A Grand Change272 words
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Advertisement517 1917-07-04 5 G <s> AND BH M *fl D FRONT MIXTURE. as c&here’s Purity and Vigour IN EVERY DROP OF READ’S DOG S HEAD” GUINNESS It retains through the entire brewing process and after maturing and bottling, the delicious fragrance of the hop with its sweet and soothing perfume. It has the517 words
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Article, Illustration94 1917-07-04 6 MMilxi daily (except Sundays and peblic v holiday!) AT (II OBITEEION PRESS, Ltd. Ho, bJ, Beach Street, Penang. Flues' Daily Local 924 per annum. OnUtation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Poet Free) 917.50 CABLS ADDBSBS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N-B- —All business communications should94 words
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Article17 1917-07-04 6 Goodrich —At Highbury, Perak Road, on the 3rd inst, to Mr. and Mrs. Goodrich, a sor.17 words
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Article1275 1917-07-04 6 Whenever a political crisis arises in China, European observers are prone to judge it by their own standard of civilisation, with the result that they naturally arrive at very erroneous conclusions. Whereas to understand China’s problem rightly, it must be regarded from the Chinese standpoint. Public1,275 words
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Article925 1917-07-04 6 Mr. and Mrs Jenkins, of Matang, have come down from the Hill. Ptes T. H. Stone and F. B. Rickett of tbe Maxims have been promoted Lance Corporals. Tbe Adviser to the Kedah Government and Mrs. G. A. Hall are staying at Fernbill Bungalow, Penang Hill. Mr.925 words
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Article1037 1917-07-04 6 j The First Independence Day, America will celebrate in more solemn mood than usual to-day the 141st anniversary 0 f Independence, and it is worth recalling i n what simple though dramatio fashioo ths momentous news of the great Declaration having been adopted was announced to the new1,037 words
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Advertisement225 1917-07-04 6 Purchase To-day, prices are rising, it will cost you more next week. Show Special nress ds oo .v New Suitings just received and same can be had at popular low prices. The best range is our black tweed, soft finish fast colour, with 56* at $9-50 per yard. Fancy tweeds225 words
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Article950 1917-07-04 7 [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] important victory. BHUSSILOFf'S 810 CAPTURES. London, July 2, 4.5 p.m. The wireless Russian official service an--oUDces the capture of Koniucby with 164 D fficerl an d 8.400 men as the result of an attack on the Austrian and German positions. Allies' Satisfaction. London, July 2, 8.15950 words
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Article144 1917-07-04 7 The following appear in tbe Sumatra Pott A Hague cable states that ex-President Roosevelt is now in France. Russia’s financial position is serious. There is a great lack of foodstuffs in Antwerp. Both the Pall Mall Gazette and the Echo de Paris doubt whether the Allies will144 words
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Article264 1917-07-04 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $107.50, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $lOB, business done, (50 tons sold), and in London at £243 spot and £237 10s. three months. The 9.8, Krian will leave Penang for Port Swettenham and Singapore at 4 p.m., tomorrow, the264 words
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Article626 1917-07-04 7 [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] SUCCESSFUL COUNTER-ATTACK. Lost Ground Regaimed. London, July 2. 4.15 p,m. The French communique says: “There was a very active reciprocal artillery engagement in the Cerny-Ailles sector. “We made a brisk counter-attack yesterday evening on both sides of the Ailles-Paissy road and threw back tbe Germans beyond626 words
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Article665 1917-07-04 7 [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] Tkrougk Neutral Ckaaaels. Washington, July 2. With a view to guiding the United States :in the matter of the control of exports, Great Britain has supplied America with evidence to the effect that Germany is obtaining vast quantities of food from Scandinavia and Holland. She is665 words
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Article605 1917-07-04 7 [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] Minister Asks for Hit Passports. Amsterdam, July 2. A Berlin official message gives the text of the Note which the Qreek Minister handed to the German Government on June 30. It says that in consequence of of the happily effected union of the two parties605 words
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Article696 1917-07-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Ckaeg Hsua’s latealioaa. Ptking, July 2. General Chang Hsun’s object is the establishment of a Constitutional Monarchy. He is apparently supported by the entire military party at Peking and the majority of the northern Governors, Mr. Lloyd George on the Allies’ War Aims. Germaa Commeat.696 words
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Article68 1917-07-04 7 The following articles will ba found on our outaide pages Page. 3.—The Refusal of Maternity. 4 —The Kangany System. 5. —Death of Sir Herbert Tree, The Crisis. Yesterday’s Storm. 8. —Arabia Another Egypt. The Week’s Events. The Situation in Spain. Post Offi ;e Prosecution. Passages from Colombo. Harbr u*68 words
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Article352 1917-07-04 8 Shipping Company Fixed. j At the instance of Mr. Eiward Bacon,]. Acting Superintendent of Mail?, Penang,], the Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., who I, were represented by Mr. H. W. Oxsnham, I Manager, were suuruonei before Mr. S. H. 1 Langstcn for failing to give immediate I' n352 words
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Article286 1917-07-04 8 [To the Editor op the dalesman.] Sib, I had occasion awhile ago to write to Colombo to see whether it would be possible for a lady to obtain permission to proceed to the United Kingdom from there. Tbe reply I have received will interest those who contemplate286 words
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Article388 1917-07-04 8 Malay Serang Charged. At ibout 630 a.m yesterday the steam launch Kathleen, owned by the Penang Water Boat Company, while towing a water tongkang to the ss. Sappho, collided with a sampan, with eight Cniness coolies in it, which was proceeding to a steimer in the harbour. The388 words
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Article994 1917-07-04 8 One by one the European States are being affected in their internal constitution by tbe stupendous events of the world war. The struggle is, indeed, do longer merely a war. It is becoming a watershed in history 1 and tbe political and social conditions evolved under994 words
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Article1755 1917-07-04 8 A Neutral Forecast. (Specially Translated 1 A contributor to the Nieuws V. D. Dag writes Referring to the fall of Bagdad, I have already spoken of British intentions with regard to the founding of an extensive Arab Kingdom under the protection of Britain, but independent of Turkey,1,755 words
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Article112 1917-07-04 8 00 AAn g01 J atn M U y a 22.500» Yal d’Or 28,000, Kurau 23,600, Malakoff 48 000, Straits Settlements (Bertam) 106.000 Windsor (F.M.8.) 32,000, Mayfield 22,800," Merchiston 11,690, Foothills (Malaya) 10,000, Muda Syndioate 11.800, Kuala Sidim 24,800, Consolidated 43,614 lb, The Vetsische Zeitung urges the German112 words
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Article63 1917-07-04 8 Wednssdat, Jttlt H 'Town Band, Esplanafie. Penang-Cricket Chib, At Home,” ThubctimlY, July 5. Full Moon. Fkday. July 15 Town Band, Esplanade. Penang Raoe Fatties Close. Satvkday, July 7. St. George’s ‘Brfhool, Tsiping, First Annudl Sports. Parish Hall 3oaa»l Evening. SutrnaY, J«tly 8. sth after Trinity. Monbxt, July63 words
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Article332 1917-07-04 8 Phhawq, 4th Sour 1M7. B tU. Soup w per catty 16 Roast 26 Steaks 2« Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 40 n Tongue 50 Feet 80 Heart 40 Liver per catty 40 Filldt-of Beef n 60 Pork— Pork eee per catty 38332 words
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Advertisement562 1917-07-04 8 WANTED. COMPETENT AND RELIABLE TYPIST for Penang office Apply i with oopiea of testimonials, stating salary t expected to i Box 707, 438 c/c Strait» Echo. LOST. SINCE 21th JUNE. Airedale terrier belonging to Mr. Heah Sweo Lse—Any one giving information which will lead to his recovery will be rewarded,562 words
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Advertisement9 1917-07-04 8 For Ghroaio Chaat Compliiota, Woods’ Great Peppermint C«re la,9 words
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Advertisement52 1917-07-04 8 Blazon Type Not Npppggary; Chamberlain's Colic, Qbokra and Diarr rhoea Remedy needs no glaring headline to *‘r; k P“Wic eye. The .imple «hit allchemists sell it is sufficient, as eyerv family knows its value. It has been used for forty years and is just what its name ate For ie52 words
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Advertisement96 1917-07-04 8 Penang Automobile Club. July 14th GYMKHANA. My MU XV AID ov RED CROSS FUND IMPORTANT, Intending Competitor* will please note that no post entries will be accepted. KVTVI1S CIO.*» AT 6.30 P,M, S&lr Tth. In the eYtnt ol there being too-m&ny mtnei for any one t rent neeeeaitating the division96 words
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Article642 1917-07-04 9 If you, safely homed and unadventurous dweller by the domestic beartb, hailed with d 'light the advent of spriug even though it ctme with frosty breath and snowy footsteps, how much more welcome mmt the arrival of the gentle season have been to the sailor who642 words
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Article151 1917-07-04 9 In too many case* constipation is self oaused. The system gets out of order and purgative pills or salts are taken. There so weaken the bowels that constant dosing follows, and 60 the habit is formed. Dr. Csssell’s Instant Relief cures because it strengthens the151 words
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Article539 1917-07-04 9 Mr. Henry Ford has baen the victim of a good deal of misunderstanding, misrepresentation, and suspicion—misrepresentation in regard to his ideals, and suspicion for trying, ss many people think, to taLe advantage of our hard-pressed manufacturers by securing a special permit from the YTar Council to erect at539 words
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Advertisement715 1917-07-04 9 r The Most Astounding and Daring Production since the beginning of Cinematography THE GREAT $1,000,000 SPECTACLE mot a Serial) THOMAS H. INCE’S MASTER-PRODUCTION GIVI m m Eai ft a i b The most appalling Picture of Modern Warfare that hag been or can be conceived. CIVILIZATION for More than one715 words
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Advertisement198 1917-07-04 9 In the Matter of the Alien Enemies (Winding up) Ordinances 1914, 1915,1916 8 1917. For Sale by Private Tender. THE ISLAND OF PULO DAAT foor miles from the Port of Labuan held under Government Grant for 999 years free of quit rent and comprising about 960 acres partly p’anted with198 words
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Article1134 1917-07-04 10 W. M. Marsden - (By W. M. Marsden.) I have told Georgina that she is far better qualified than I am to do what she has asked (or ordered) me to do to write something nice about France. In the first place, she is of to-day (but of to day)1,134 words
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Advertisement92 1917-07-04 10 OVER 6.000 MILES ON A HENLEY ALL BRITISH SPECIALLY TOUGHENED TYRE AND STILL RUNNING. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. SOLE AGENTS Phone 455. G. H. SLOT Co., PENANG AND PERAK. Cable SLOT. n a k PATENT WASHER (1917 fdODEL.) 1 t:.; CE $1,800 Capacity 75 to 100 lbs. per hour. CLOSE92 words
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Advertisement57 1917-07-04 10 Blazoa Type Not Necessary. Cbamb«-lain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarr thoea Remedy needs no glaring headline to attract the public eye. The simple statement that al lebemists sell it is sufficient, as every family knows its value. It has been used for forty years and is just whit its name implies.57 words
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Advertisement233 1917-07-04 10 The Eastern United Assurarce Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. fbe undersigned baa been «appointed agents for the atwe Corporation, and is now Dr pared to accept MAR1N£ S’ FlR£ RISKS at current rater. QUaH BENG KEE, 43. Bthik Strtet, Pĕnmn^ y 1 aa y i R 0 t I a233 words
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Article1031 1917-07-04 11 Help fob the Homeless. From a Times Correspondent In the sacristy of an old church on the banks of the Seinp, a parish priest, wearing the green ribbon of '70 on his soutane, receives visitors all day and every day. His writing table is covered1,031 words
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Article135 1917-07-04 11 Has this terrible, neive-racklng, painful ailment fastened itself upon you Don't lose hope. H-re’s succour for you. Little’s Oriental Balm has cured thousands of inveterate chronic cases of Rheumatism—among them hundreds of cases that were pronounced hopeless by doctors. Through this wonderful remedy auffdrers have135 words
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Article166 1917-07-04 11 Though an attack of Malaria lasts but a short time it usually causes after-suffering and misery out of all proportion to its importance. Tbe reason is this When the acute stage of the fever has passed there often remains a neurasthenia that persists for months if not166 words
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Article238 1917-07-04 11 J amu Param Jamu Galian. The best and purest TONIC in the EAST. THE POWERFUL BLOOD AND NERVE BUILDER (for mea mod womei). 1. JAMLJ PARAM is made from pure herbs which are only found in the wellknown Holy Place of MAJAPAIT, in Java. This wonderful medicine makes new, rich238 words
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Advertisement574 1917-07-04 11 n vm ms 9K m H r H jrr T -i >•* T^f 19 ins. by 19 ins. by 24 ins. by ins. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS TO Ibuttenbacb JBroe. AND COMPANY, PENANG. DEATH, LIVING HEALTH IS WITHOUT LIFE THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach574 words
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Advertisement92 1917-07-04 11 Don’t Neglect Year Family, When you fail to provide your family with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at this season of the year, you are neglecting them, as bowel complaint is sure to be prevalent, and it is too dangerous a malady to be trifled with.92 words
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Advertisement127 1917-07-04 11 ‘Keep the Blood Pure.' ‘‘For the 1« the Life Blood Clarke's Blood Mixture If you suffer«from any such disease as mentioned below, don’t waste time and money on lotions or ointments which cannot get below the surface of the skin. What you want is a medicine that will thoroughly free127 words
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Advertisement1553 1917-07-04 12 P. 0.—British India AND &PCAR LINE (COMPANIES IhCOXPOXATEX I» ENGLAND.) Mail and Paiienfer Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UXDEB CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S GOVBBHMBNT) fftr giHfftpore, Chin», Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt Mediterranean Parts and London. MAIL LINES. Homhwaho (for Europe.) Octwar» (fob China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke Intermediate'11,553 words
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