Straits Echo, 6 July 1917
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Title Section36 1917-07-06 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 15. $24 Ftr A imam. PENANG, FRIDAY, 6th JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 166.36 words
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Advertisement1045 1917-07-06 1 i ft^Al vJf •< u S» XI @ll SD NATUEit The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. lel, Address i Hokimte*Penang. ’Phone No. 694. pOH SALE. TWO ONLY 2 SEATER COMMONWEALTH partin-palmer cars TWO ONLY 2 SEATER MODEL! DE LUXE TWO STROKE MOTOR CYCLE A Fleet ot English and American1,045 words
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Advertisement12 1917-07-06 1 MIX wbicb is the atvi W «I* <* ‘"«EC ZJO JST H <s>12 words
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Advertisement28 1917-07-06 2 MEL BR mbelting SUITABLE S ZES FOR ALL 2", 3% 4 7", 8 9", 10", 12". MACHINERY SOLE AGENTS: 3 hu IN STOCK (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)28 words
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Article1123 1917-07-06 3 How the Microphone Succeeded. Tbe New York World publishes an inter view with a young inventor. William Dubelier, who claims that he had not a little to do with the Allies’ tirst triumph over the German submarines at or about tbe time of the sinking of the1,123 words
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Advertisement617 1917-07-06 3 1 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly sjj on the 15th May and the 15th November. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15™ NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE—IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be617 words
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Advertisement51 1917-07-06 3 Cramp Colic. No need suffering from cramp3 in the stomach, or intes*inal pairs, Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve the must severe cases. Get it today, there will be no time to send for it after the attack comes on. For sale by all dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement510 1917-07-06 3 KTOTICE I A K Mohamed Ibrahim hereby give notice that the business heretofore carried on by me under the name of A. K, Mohamed Ibrahim wilt henc forth be carried on from the lit July 1917, by me under the style or name cf K, M. Mohamed Ibrahim and Company.510 words
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Advertisement561 1917-07-06 3 «OR *x /v>* iVB Throaty S*>3 l\va b< 1 f'» N 1 Of all Chemis: and Bazaars «-> id 3& Builds up eststh AnJer’s Emulsion is invaluable for building up health and strength iu all run-down conditions and wasting diseases, or after any serious illness. It soothes at d heals561 words
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Article650 1917-07-06 4 The following hints may be of use to those of your (Free f rest's) readers who take an interest in their household affairs. In these days it means econorry. Vinegar —For those who make their own pickles, Buy a jar of best quality Chinese vinegar. The market price650 words
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Article277 1917-07-06 4 A representative of the Telegraaf has interviewed the Japanese Minister, Mr. K. Otcbiai, at The Hague on the subject of Japan, Holland and the Dutch East Indies. In relation to the two States the Minister said —"The friendly ties between the Netherlands and Japan are of277 words
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Advertisement260 1917-07-06 4 RUGS AHD BLANKETS BOUGHT UNDER FAVOURABLE CIRCUMSTANCES and OFFERED AT PRE-WAR PRICES. The“ Premier’ Rug A good size Rug in a rang© of dark tartan and check designs. Fringed endi. Size 60 by 70 inches exclusive of fringe. Price $7.95 each. Wool Travelling Rugs. CJrTKk i i r s r260 words
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Advertisement12 1917-07-06 4 For Children’s Hacking Coigh at Night. Weed*’ Great Peppemint C«re la. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement243 1917-07-06 4 r Stocks of the following always in hand: Ricksha Lanterns, Wire Nettings, Beltings, Hurrioane Lamps, Brass Gauges (mesh 50 a 60), Paints (all oolours), Rubber Mangles, Soda, Cup Hangers, Acetic Acid (European and Japanese), Alum, Lubricating Oils, Rubber Cups, Cement, Shanghai Jars, Sodium Bisulphite, etc., etc. FOR PRICES PLEASE APPLY243 words
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Article640 1917-07-06 5 Excerpt from tbe Minutes of Meeting of tbe Committee of tbe Penang Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber on Tuesday, 9r<J July* 1917, Present —Messrs. C. M. Henderson, I Vice-Chairman in tbe Chair, J. C. Benson, F Uuxbury, H. A. Low, F. G. Penny and640 words
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Article175 1917-07-06 5 It is notified in tbe Post Office Express that after August 2 next tbe mail service from the Straits Settlements to Europe will be restricted to one mail per fortnight. The Post Office hopes to be able to revert to the weekly service by using175 words
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Article85 1917-07-06 5 The cutmit of the Ulu Piah Co., Ltd for tbe mdfth of June, was Mine Output 300 pels. Approximate value 19,000. The particulars of the output of the RenoDg Tin Dredging Co.’s tin ore for the second half of June, were No. 1 Dredge 243.80 Piculs, No. 285 words
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670 1917-07-06 5 A Eli* a Charged In tbe District Court before Mr. R. D. Acton yesterday morning a Kling named Hussain was charged'with fabricating ;false evidence by attempting to plant twopaakets of bhang on the person of Kaka bio Mohamed for the purpose of such false evidence.being670 words
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Article48 1917-07-06 5 June 5 By balance $1,774 96 30 Interest during year 2% p a, 13.61 July 3 TaoU Oheow Cheang (monthly) 2.00 $1,790.57 June 11 To amount transferred to Balgiao Red Cross Fund 8 00 July 3 By balance $1,782 57 Amount previously acknowledged 30,735.73 ...$32,518,3048 words
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Article137 1917-07-06 5 The following tie has been fixed for to-morrow Open Double Final Foo Joo Man A Ho Kim Teik vs Lie Tiang Liat Oh Teik Lee The Corriere d'ltalia learns from Zorich that Mackensen, after inspecting the Trentino front, is going to Vienna to submit plans to the137 words
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Advertisement291 1917-07-06 5 Empire theatre' Business Manager Thomas ShaftoJ^J THE PENANG’S POPULAR PLAYHOUSE WHERE EVERYBODY GOES. THE ONLY THEATRE IN PENANG PLAYING THE WORLD’S GREATEST ARTISTS AND SCREENING THE WORLD’S BIGGEST AND COSTLIEST PRODUCTION. FOR TO-NIGHT’S SHOW EE PIGE 9. I mP XXXXKXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX* Coming Coming!! WATCH FOR IT “The Girl with the-Green Eyes’'291 words
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Advertisement486 1917-07-06 5 o AND > < rnmv v- M 0 c B B B D MIXTURE. r TO-NIGHTI TO-NIGHT l THE HOUSE OF QUALITY PENANG CINEMA La e Drury Lane Theatre Halfi Direction. C. M. EMANUEL, Manager, R. CHARLES. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, Kathylvn Williams and William Farnum in a «ripping sensational photodrama486 words
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Article, Illustration96 1917-07-06 6 daily (except Sunday* and public S. holidays) aT THS CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ho. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Prnic*' Daily Local *24 per annum. Ovtetation... Postage Extra. iffail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 fliill ADDRESS ECHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.8.—A. 11 business communications should96 words
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Article1418 1917-07-06 6 A question put to us the other night seems to deserve attention It was put by a man whose loyalty is unquestioned Assume that Belgian remained German,” he said, what would be the most serious loss to her?” That question is worth answering. We should say that the most1,418 words
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Article925 1917-07-06 6 Major and Mr*. Dorkins have returned K from India M.M, a Mr. A Cavendish, who has been in hospi- a tal with fever, is expected to be out in a p few days. r t The wedding took place at Holy Trinity g Church, Batu Gajab. on925 words
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Article857 1917-07-06 6 King's Wedding Day. To-day congratulations are due to the Majesties the Kiog and Q ieen on th anniversary of their wedding, which tor place twenty-four years since. In spire of th republican propaganda of Mr. H. G. W,- a the position of the Crown, we may B afV857 words
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Article65 1917-07-06 6 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-d*v $llO, buyers, no sellers, in (refined) at $110.50, business doae- (l tons sold), and in Liudon at £245 »p jt 40 <£239 10s. three months. Mat and Teb, two Malay». wer morning found guilty before Mr. R 0. of a charge65 words
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Advertisement157 1917-07-06 6 Purchase To-day, prices are rising, it will cost you more next week. k A Show Special IJreSS dS oo New Suitings just received and same can be bad at popular low prices. The best range is our black tweed, soft finish fast colour, with 56* at $9-50 per yard. Fancy157 words
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Article559 1917-07-06 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] the WEEK’S SINKINGS. BRITISH FIGURES. A Considerable Drop. LmdoD, July 4. The Admiralty announces that the arrivals for the week were 2745 the sailings for the week were 2846 total 5591 Vessels sunk were over siiteen hundred tons 15 under sixteen hundred tons 5 Total 20559 words
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Article591 1917-07-06 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] STRONG GERMAN ATTACKS. Heavy Losaca. London, July 4, 4 30 p.m. A French communique states The Germans yesterday evening attempted a strong offensive, which they prolonged all night, against the whole of our positions to the north of Jouy as far as the eastern edge of591 words
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Article541 1917-07-06 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BIG CAPTURES. Official Figures. LondoD, July 4, 5.33 p.m. A Russian official wireless message states that during the fighting on Sunday and Monday the Russians captured 300 officers 18,000 men 29 guns 33 machine-guns. Artillery Activity. Loudon, July 5. A wireless Russian official communique states Artillery541 words
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Article515 1917-07-06 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] INTERESTING STATEMENT. Imports from Holland aad Dcomark. Loudon, July 4. In the House of Lords Lord Milner made a very interesting statement on the muchdiscussed question of supplies to neutrals. He said that for many mouths there had not been any export of foodstuffs and515 words
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Article86 1917-07-06 7 The following articles will be found on onr outside pages Page. B. —Countering the Submarine. 4. —Food Reforms, Japan and Netherlands India. 5, Penang Chamber of Commerce. Tin Ootputs. Mails to and From Europe. Alleged Fabrication of False Evidence. Belgian Relief Fund. C.R.C. Tennis Tournament 8, —Telegrams. German Prisoners86 words
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Article721 1917-07-06 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS. FENG KUO CHANG’S ATTITUDE. A Coafliet Immiaeat. Shanghai, July 4. The Vice-President Feng Kuo Chang, whom an Imperial Edict nominated as Viceroy of Liang Kiang and Imperial Commissioner of South China, indignantly denies that be is pro-monarchist. He declares that he intends the721 words
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Article680 1917-07-06 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] PRESS COMMENTS. Coassatus of Opinioa. London, July 4. The Daily Mail states that the defence of Lord Hardinga does not rebut—it hardly even answer? —the judgment which th« majority of the Commission was compelled to pass on him. The general verdict mast be that the680 words
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Article505 1917-07-06 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Casualty List. London, July 4, 7-50 p.m, The Press Bureau announces that the latest casualties in to-day’a air-raid were eleven killed and thirty-six injured. I Etgagcd by Srilisk Aircraft. London, July 5, 1.5 a.m. To-day'a raid was carried out in nicy weather and the attackers505 words
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Article140 1917-07-06 8 The Electric Polyscope which has been Tory successful judging by the crowded houses recently, beg to announce to their many patrons and especially lovers of music that they have secured the services of Mr. William Patrick Purcell Pereira (late of The Globe Cinema, Rangoon) as pianist and140 words
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Article387 1917-07-06 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] EXPERT OPINION. Number Maiataiaed, Efficiency Reduced. London, July 5. j Router’s correspondent at the British Headquarters, examining Gorman manpower, comes to the conclusion that at the beginning of 1916 the army reached the maximum of its effective strength. Tue compulsory mobilisation of civilian labour last winter387 words
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Article344 1917-07-06 8 As tbe Bishop cf Singapore explained in his letter to the press dated tho 14th June, a Church Army Tent which cau be moved close in rear of the fightiDg lines in France costs $2.600 fully furnished. Tnese tents do splendid work among tbe troops and344 words
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Article75 1917-07-06 8 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Auction 3*13 the following prices were obtained: per picul. Diamond Smoked Good from 9127 to $l2B Diamond Smoked Fair 109 to 126 Plain Smoked Fair 104 to 110 Diamond Unsmok6d 105 to 110 Plain Unsmoked 101 to 107 Scrap Crepe 72 to75 words
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Article966 1917-07-06 8 A Daniel Comb to Judgment. We observe that Dr. Sun Yat-sen continues in one way or another to keep himself in the limelight of Chinese politics. He recently caused a mild sensation by bis telegram to the British Prime M'nister. When the text of that document came966 words
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Article45 1917-07-06 8 The fol’owiug programme of music will fce played at the Esplanade to-night from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.:— 1 Selection Nabucca Verdi o m Serpentine Dance Hall 3 Waltz Bid me Goodbye Camors f Plantation Dance Hall March Down the Dials Carter45 words
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Article702 1917-07-06 8 The following extracts are from the report of Mr. W. L Conlay on the administretion of the F M.S. Police Force during 1 1916:- c Strength. 3 At the close of the year 1915 the sanctioned establishment of the uniformed ranks was 97 European Officers, three Malay Sublaepectore,702 words
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Article86 1917-07-06 8 Friday, July 6. Town Band, Esplanade. Penang Rice Entries Close. Saturday, July 7. St. George’s School, Taiping, First Annual Sports. Parish Hall Social Evening, Cricket—The Turf vt P. O. C. Esplanade. P. V. R. C. Shoct, Rifle Range, 3 p.m. Sunday, July 8. sth after Trinity. Monday,’86 words
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Article606 1917-07-06 8 A committee of shareholders is being formed in order that the unfair incidence of the excess profits duty as it affects the younger group of plantation rubber companies may be clearly placed before mem- a bers of the House of Commons while the 6 Finance Bill is606 words
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Article299 1917-07-06 8 To-night will see the opening of the Penang Cinema Drury Lane. No expense has been spared in making this theatre clean, comfortable and up-to-date in every detail. The theatre is conveniently situated and can be approached from Campbell Street or Kuala Kangsar Road. The seating accommodation is something299 words
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Article708 1917-07-06 8 Slanders and Facts, Mr. St. P. Rndinger, in the course of an article in the,lV. G, Daily News, Shanghai says 6 Since the outbreak of the war, various German newspapers, inter alia the local rag Deutsche' Zeitung, have published occasional articles, dealing with the “abominable treatment708 words
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252 1917-07-06 8 i Tha nao S amusement loving public are ever ready to avail themselves of high class rf! e t S nm en f; i This was again evident at ful RaT/um aBt ht when the wonder rol Battle-Drama m ten reels (Civilization) was screened252 words
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Advertisement11 1917-07-06 8 For Ofaronio Oh Mi Oomp’iint?, Woo4«’ Gmt Ptpperaimt Girt li. 6d11 words
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Advertisement62 1917-07-06 8 MAN do you know the danger of neglecting a cbil P Chills lead to pneumonia» and a score of other dangerous disorders. Be Sd^ n or‘tw.of tb6 fi >ign M Chi kB WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE. the medicine that should never be absent from the family medicine chest. Sold by62 words
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Article503 1917-07-06 9 Health and Economy in Flbtcherism While we are ail more or less imme.sed in food and its problem?, it would bi well t> Biudy Mr. Hor_.ce Fletcher, the worldfamed food ieforoje", acd his gospel of health, which is at the same time a gospel of food503 words
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Article576 1917-07-06 9 For War-Time Brides. It has been urged that in order to encourage earlier marriages we should adopt the system of parents opening negotiations and offering marriage portions to prospective sons-in-law. S:enc The Murphies,” Beckenham. Mr. John Banns, a father, Lieutenant Hunstrafe, M, C. Banns, greeting Hunstrafe *’Ab, my576 words
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Article202 1917-07-06 9 No motbrr should allow nervous waak.ars, to get the upper baud of her if she dcess worry will mir her work in the home, and torment her in body end mind. Day after d*y spent amid the same surroundings is eroug’u to cause fretfulness and) depression;202 words
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Advertisement462 1917-07-06 9 1 The Most Astounding and Daring Production since the beginning of Cinematography GREAT §1,000,000 SPECTACLE (NOT A SERIAL > THOMAS H. INCE’S MASTER PRODUCTIONS CIVILISATION The most appalling Picture of Modern' Warfare that has been or can be conceived 9 r>CIVILIZATION. 4 More than one year was required for its462 words
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Advertisement9 1917-07-06 9 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Card Is,9 words
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Advertisement208 1917-07-06 9 NOTICE OF SALE. THE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE IBM. la Bankruptcy, No, 19 of 1917 RE CHOP KWONG TONG CHAN By order of the Assistant Official Assignee. THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY, THE 12lh JULY, 1917, E?ery alternate days at premises Nos. 84, 86 and 88. Penang Street,208 words
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Advertisement272 1917-07-06 9 Penang Sales Room GRAND AUCTION SALE Of a large act! varied consignment of Embroidery, Rire o’d Chinese curios COMPRISING Vases, Bronze and Brass aiticl s, ornimetits Jade bracelets, Licquer ware etc., etc., At 33, Beach Street, On Sat., 7th July 1917, AT 11 AM. SHARP. NOW ON VIEW N.B. —A272 words
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Article842 1917-07-06 10 A RECORD OF PROG RE 3S. From His Excellency Fao Ke .Alfred zb. (Chinese Minister to the Court of St. James The financial position of the Chinese Re public is satisfactory at the present time. Last year, in spite of monarchical troubles in April and May and the842 words
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Advertisement58 1917-07-06 10 OVER 6,000 MILES ON A HENLEY ALL BRITISH SPECIALLY TOUGHENED TYRE AND STILL RUNNING. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. SOLE AGENTS G. H. SLOT Co., “ox PENANG AND PERAK. f r V//////// 'V J /S, *00 v> yJj u* I 2 V0//M 'A i* m ~> .2 cs N *5 TWO58 words
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Advertisement92 1917-07-06 10 Don’t Naglect Your 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 neelectiDg 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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Advertisement395 1917-07-06 10 Weak Kidneys and Backache Pr. Cassell’s Tablets Strengthen Your Kidneys and Cure Backache and Urinary Trouble. You cannot be well when your kidneys are out of order. No, you must suffer, because your blood will be tilled with bad matter which your kidneys are too weak to Tomove. What you395 words
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Article1297 1917-07-06 11 Wht Spain Admires our Premier. I had been talking in the train to the lively Andalusian and his more reserved companion about Spanish politics. Or. to put it more correctly, they had been talking and I had been listening. They had assured me that all would be well1,297 words
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Advertisement147 1917-07-06 11 MS 19 ins. by 19 ins. by 24 ins. by ins. WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS TO Tbuttenbacb St os. AND COMPANY, PENANG. MOTOR CARS OF WELLKNOWN BRITISH AND AMERICAN MiKE. NEW AND SECOND HAND. 2 Setter A. C. complete with Dynamo Lighting set 5 Sealer Straker Squire l 5 Sealer Regal147 words
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Advertisement470 1917-07-06 11 Do you Suffer -with Has tbig terrible, nerve-racking, painful ailment fastened itself upon you Don’t lose hope. Here’s succour for you. Little’s Oriental Halm nas cured thousands of inveteiate chronic cases of Rheumatism—among them hundreds of cases that were pronounced hopeless by doctors. Through this wonderful remedy sufferers have abandoned470 words
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Advertisement1376 1917-07-06 12 P. 0.—British India AND INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke Intermediate Service it at preseat saspeaded. Wireless Telefrapky fitted all Steamera. NOTICE.—All cabins are fitted with Electrio Fans free of charge and each berth is famished with an Electric Reading Lamp. Shippers are informed that the P. A O. Company’s outward and1,376 words
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