Straits Echo, 7 July 1917
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Title Section35 1917-07-07 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. $24 Per .'nnom, PENANG, SATURDAY. 7th JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 167.35 words
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Advertisement1236 1917-07-07 1 frafifiEGgl *8 I v &£F SIT# w* «IP V/ J. ‘V (Tl Vi' > v, l 3K-T- 4> sec The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road, T i Address: Bok?cnU k, Penang. Thcns No. 694. jroR SA-IjE. 1W0 ONLY 2 SEATER COMMONWEALTH partin-palmer cars TWO ONLY 2 SEATER MODELt-DE LUXE1,236 words
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Advertisement17 1917-07-07 1 MUJS <l5 °f Which Bu Rtf Sv use KOI iions <js AinW«t* Witir :S< fSJ ’-W '-S517 words
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Advertisement4382 1917-07-07 2 BY ORDER OF THE ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF MOHAMED ARIFF deceased. TO BE SOLD BY Public Auction On Mon., 9th July, 1917 at 11 a.m following days, (SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS K PUBLIC HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED) At the Arohway of Logan's Buildings, Beach Street. Penang. The following properties: TELOK REMISS ESTATE. LOT4,382 words
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968 1917-07-07 3 Ammunition. The ammuDition-ship ia alongside aa I write, and we are taking in our periodical supply. It ia a lengthy and laborious process, entailing a alow methodical ezami- nation o£ each separate round and calling for the services of a large number of men. According968 words
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Article961 1917-07-07 3 WHAT THE WAR STAFF MEANS TO THE ADMIRALTY. Bt Admiral Lord Beresford. If by a happy interposition of Providence a reincarnated Nelson could have stepped down from his column in Trafalgar Square and assumed command at the Admiralty when the tempest of war burst over961 words
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Advertisement1148 1917-07-07 3 PENANG AUCTION MART. by order of the administratrix. OP THE ESTATE OP jyiOHAWED ARIFF deceased TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON MONDAY. 9th JULY, 1917, at 11 A.M. AND FOLLOWING DAYS, (SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS RXCKPTBd) AT THE ARCHWAY OF LOGANS BUILDINGS, BEACH STREET, PENANG. The following Properties:—1,148 words
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Advertisement52 1917-07-07 3 Cramp Colic. No need suffering from cramps in the stomach, or intestinal paiDS. Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve the must severe cases. Get it today, tbare will be no time to send for it alter the attack comes on. For sale by all dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement464 1917-07-07 3 Lassitude is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, which affects equally men, women and child' ren, and it is most important that these signs of a run-down condition be not neglected. Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments. Therefore if you are feeling exhausted, slack and depressed, don't delay,464 words
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Article1305 1917-07-07 4 Tin, at tie moment of writing, is about $22 higher than the lowest price recorded' j for this year in January and about $11.50 j, lower than the highest price, in May, but its rising tendency in mail week furnished the corresp ndent of a mining contem-1,305 words
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Advertisement190 1917-07-07 4 RUGS AND BLANKETS BOUGHT UNDER FAVOURABLE CIRCUMSTANCES and OFFERED AT PRE-WAR PRICES. The“ Premier*’ Rug. A good size Rug in a range of dark tartan and check designs. Fringed ends. Size 60 by 70 inches exclusive of fringe. Price $7.95 each. Wool Travelling Rugs. rw s E 4 Czsss? (l190 words
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Advertisement502 1917-07-07 4 NOTICE OF SALE. TBE BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE lug. la Bankruptcy, No, 19 of 1917 RE CHOP KWONG TONG CHAN By order of the Assistant Official Assignee THE UNDERSIGNED WILL SELL BT PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY, THE 12tK JULY, 1917, Every alternate days at premises Nos, 84, 86 and 88, Penang Street,502 words
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Article1153 1917-07-07 5 Tom Wright. ] - [By Tom Wright.] The brush of my beautifully»souled friend Yoshio Markino coaid present to you the magical sky-lines of Sydney. I would give much to see his impressions of the morning and evening tones that have for some days been exalting my spirit, cast down by the boorishness of1,153 words
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Article82 1917-07-07 5 July 8, sth Sunday aftbh Teinity. 8-00 a.m. Matins B*3o a.m. Holy Communion 10-00 a.m. Holy Communion (Chinese congregatioo) 5- p.m. Sunday School 6- p.m. Evensong Hymn 177 Responses Roberts Psalm XLI Nares XLHI Turle XLIIf Aurie Magnificat Smart, as set in old bocks Nunc Dimittis82 words
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41 1917-07-07 5 ST. ANDREW S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NORTHAM ROAD 9 a.m. Children’s Service. 6 pm. Public Worship. Preacher s Rev. Donald J. Rose, m a, Service of D votion and Intercession on Friday evening at 6.30. Choir Practice on F.ilay evening at 7.41 words
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Article142 1917-07-07 5 The following are the alterations in Mfsars. A. A. Anthony Co.’s share list to-day Alor Gsjih Rubber Estate 14 buyers and 94.20 sellers Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate sl22i buyers and $1.30 sellers Ayer M a lok Rubber Co. »2.25 buyers Ayer Pinas Rubber Elates »10.65 buyers Kedah Rubber Co.142 words
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Article258 1917-07-07 5 Billiard Tournament. The following were the result! of the ties hat have been played cff:— Single Handicap CE R jbless 30) beat G McGuire 50) 250—209 Double Handicap. A M Ford and C C Stewait 50) beat R v L M Davelle and G McGube 7o) 250—240 C258 words
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Advertisement306 1917-07-07 5 rOOOtXXMXXXKXXXKXXX* XXXXXXXXg Coming Coming!! A U 3 WATCH FOR IT X “The Girl with the Green Eyes 9 X WHO IS SHE? 5 WILL APPEAR NEXT WEEK AT OUR SHOW. 6 To-night To-night A SPECIAL CHANCE OF PROGRAMME X X TO SUIT OUR PATRONS, THEREFORE y DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY306 words
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Advertisement458 1917-07-07 5 1 4AND v «>■ SJned =R D E D 0 D D FRONTIER MIXTURE. II C THE HOUSE OF QUALITY PENANG CINEMA Late Drury Lane Theatre Hall Direction C. M, EMANUEL, Manager, R. CHARLES. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIC HT Kathylyn Williams and William Farnuin in a gripping sensational photodrama of Alaskan life458 words
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Article, Illustration96 1917-07-07 6 piblishod daily (except Sundays and public v holidays) at m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ho. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Psicn Daily Local 924 per annum. Oatetetion... Portage Extra. ifnll Edition (Post Free) 117.50 OilLI iDDKIU ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Pnnting Department 343 N S.—All buiineas communications should96 words
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Article1053 1917-07-07 6 Reuter’s informant in London who opined that China would quietly acquiesce in the abolition of the Republic and restoration of the Manchu dynasty has, as we anticipated very quickly been proved to be wrong. In fact, of the leading politicians and generals none seems to have1,053 words
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Article63 1917-07-07 6 Says the Straits Timet in the course of a leading article In point of fact we are working the war tax outrageously enough to make it appear that the Government earnestly desire to make income tax a hateful thing, which the publio will-repudiate the moment that it is63 words
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Article133 1917-07-07 6 From Dutch Sources. Tbe following special cables from the Hague appear ii the Sumatra Pott Go-mao papers state that the Russian coutir gents are to be recalled from the French and Macedonian fronts. H, Vandervelde, the Belgian Socialist Mipi&tsr, bas returned from bis visit Russia convinced that133 words
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Article580 1917-07-07 6 His Excellency the Governor has arranged 1 to open tin Union Jack Club, Anson Road, Singapore at 5.15, on Thursday nexS July 12. g Our Singapore correspondent wires that the death has taken place of Mr. William d’Almeida, the last of the children of Baron d’Almeida, founder580 words
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Article388 1917-07-07 6 [To thu Edito* of thu Strait» Echo,' Dear Bir, With a view to the inorease of the food produced in British Malaya I suggest for the consideration of Turf Cubs, Golf Clubs, Public Gardens Committees and other persons possessing suitable areas of turf that they should each388 words
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Article830 1917-07-07 6 The Retort CourteousMr. Sbaue Leslie in his admirable autobiography, The End of a Chapter, was at Eton, bat be baa sufficient bietdth of mind to tell a good story at the expense of his school: The ciptain of Beaumont, the "Jesuit Eton,” was said to bare sent a830 words
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Advertisement300 1917-07-07 6 iff SR I 3f V--id UTTON’S EEDS. FRESH STOCKS JUST ARRIVED. FLOWER. Aster, Balsam, Cosmos, Coreopsis, Marigold, Petunia, Sunflower Nasturtium. 40 cts. a tin Phlox, 60 cts. a tin. Dianthus, Gaillardia and Zinnia 70 cts a tin. VEGETABLE. Cabbage, Cress, Mustard, Lettuce, Parsley, Radish, Tomato. 40 cts. a tin VEGETABLE300 words
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Article622 1917-07-07 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] fighting begun. REPUBLIC ti. MONARCHY. P«ki»l-Ti«t»'* Railway Tor* Up LondoD, July 6, 10,15 a.m. A telegram from Shanghai states that the Pokiog-Tientsin railway was torn up this morning up to Lang Fang by General Chang Bsun’s troops. Foreign military authorities, ,ecdmg off detachments, restored communication622 words
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Article861 1917-07-07 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE NEW ARMY. Superior to tke Germans. London, July 6. Mr. Perry Robinson, writing from headquarters and surveying the results of the British offensive during the past year, says that it can now be confessed that there were doubts regarding the new armies, but the disquietude861 words
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Article630 1917-07-07 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ATTACK ON CHEMIN DES DAMES. Full Details. London, July 5, 4-50 p.m. Renter’* correspondent with the French headquarters, wiring on July 4, states that yesterday’s attack on Chemin des Dames was the most powerful effort the enemy made on the French front sinoe the beginning of630 words
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Article593 1917-07-07 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Amerieaa CspiulisV Aid. New York, July 6, The Pctrograd correspondent of the Associated Press telegraphs The Special Mining Committee of the Russian Ministry of Commerce has decided to recommend the transfer to American bands of the bulk of Russia’s mine and mineral deposits. "M. Maliavkin,593 words
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Article1112 1917-07-07 7 Verdict of Suicidk. Before Mr. 8. H Lxngstcn in the Second Court this morning an iaquiry was h 3 ld into the cause of death of Dr. C. E. Durrant who was found dead at No. 8, Johore Bead on the 28*h of last month with a1,112 words
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Article380 1917-07-07 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Situatioa at the Various Front». Amsterdam, July 5. In the B ichstag the Micis'e:of War said that tte British had presumably planned greater action north of Arras. Ha asserted that the French were exhausted. He admitted that toe Russian offensive was energetic and declared that380 words
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Article191 1917-07-07 7 The following articles will ba found on our outside pages Page. 3.—The Brail if the Navy. Tb 9 Grand Fl-et Chaplain’s Nit -Book, 4 —Mines and Taxation. 5. Sydney. Church Services, Shares. Parish Hill. 8. —A Return of Courtery. Summer E ice Meeting., Chaog Hsun and His Mn. A191 words
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Article, Illustration474 1917-07-07 8 VERY GOOD ENTRIES. Considering that there are no griffins for the coming meeting no one has any reason to grumble at the entries —ia fact, they are very good indeed for the seven event* on the programme for the first day. The only anxiety is the present474 words
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Article342 1917-07-07 8 Tuesday, 17th July, 1917, 1, 3 7. Planters’ Vase, Plate and Purse Value $4OO, "$6OO and $5OO, respectively with $lOO to each Second Horse, A Handicap for all Ex Griffins, Tbs Horses entered may be divided by the Haodicapper into three Classes, i.e„ "A”, "B”acd*'C”. Horses Handicapped in342 words
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Article333 1917-07-07 8 Thursday, 19th July, 1917. 3 and 7. Merchants’ Vasb, PURBB and Flats. Va'm $4OO, $6OO and $5OO respectively and $lOO to the Second Horse in each race. A Handicap for all Ei-griffins that have entered for the first day. Horses may bedivided by the Handicipperinto three Classes, A,333 words
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Article421 1917-07-07 8 Saturday, 21st July, 1917, 1,3 A 8. Province Wellesley Plate, Porse and Vase. Value $4OO, $6OO and $5OO leipectively and $lOO to the Second Horse ia eich race. A Handicap foe all Ex-Griffins that have run at the meeting. The Horses entered may be divided by the Handicapper421 words
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Article963 1917-07-07 8 Patrick MacGill Author or “The Great Push,” etc - (By Patrick MacGill Author or “The Great Push,” etc.) To get lost was quite an easy matter fcr in the vicinity of St- Quentin there are very few trenches. An onlooker finds it difficult to know where the German lines end and the English begiD. The963 words
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Article430 1917-07-07 8 INCIDENT ON CAREY ISLAND, dangerous pest killed, A correspondent writes to the Malay Mail Oj the 30th alt, at 10 a.m. Mr. A.M. C*rey and Mr. E. C. Castenskiold received the ntws that a Javanese cooly working in the vicinity hid been killed by a tiger. They430 words
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Article87 1917-07-07 8 From Our Oven Vomsponde/ii.) Singapore, July 7. At the Singapore Rubber Auction the following prices were obtained Smoked Sheet* $l2O to $133 per picul Good ribbed 105 120 do Unsmoked fine ribbed 108 do Crepes 130 133 do Good pale thin 121 129 do Good pale blanket87 words
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Article91 1917-07-07 8 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, July 9, Town Band, Esplanade. Kuala Lumpur Criminal Assizes open,91 words
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Article118 1917-07-07 8 Pbnano, July 7. {By couriery of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4J 4 months’ sight Bank... 2/4 11/16 3 Credit 2/413/16 3 H Documentary 2/4 27/32 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 3 days’ sight Private... Bombay, Demand Bank Moulmein, Demand Bank a h 3 days’ sight Private... W'§ Madras118 words
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Article2128 1917-07-07 8 Some Impressions. [The following artiole, which appeared in the North China Daily News some years ago, is of topical interest Among a host ot well-known names that f .have figured in recent Chines a history, none stands out more prominently at the present time than2,128 words
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Advertisement10 1917-07-07 8 For Cbroolo Chest Complaints, Weeds’ Great Ptpfeimiat Care la 6d.10 words
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Advertisement62 1917-07-07 8 A machine weakened in one part >oon breaks down altogether. That is the cue with Enfferers from indigestion, a moat disheartening complaiot. If yoa are troubled, turn immediately to WOODS’ OREVT PEPPERMINT CORE. I A course of this medicine will place the t body machine in perfect running order Sold62 words
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Advertisement41 1917-07-07 8 Causes and Cure for Diarrhoea Overeating, a change in the temperature, unripe fruit, and impure wa'er are some of the causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Cjlic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures these bowel disturbances promptly, For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,41 words
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Article1283 1917-07-07 9 It is very far from oar intention to carp aimlessly over the collection of a tax which, in principle, we most strongly advocated. Equally it is far from our intention to carp at the officers who have been placed in charge of collection, for we know that1,283 words
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Article135 1917-07-07 9 Has this terrible, nerve-racking, painful ailment fastened itself upon you Don’t lose hope. Hire’s succour for you. Little’s Oriental Balm has cured thousands of inveterate chronic cases of Rheumatism—among them hundreds of cases fhat were pronounced hopeless by doctors Through this wonderful remedy sufferers have135 words
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Advertisement187 1917-07-07 9 r by APPOINTMENT TO|j H. M. THE KING CONTRACTORS TO THE BRITISH ADMIRALTY, WAR OFFICE, INDIA OFFICE AND Government Hospitals throughout the Straits Settlements 8 F.M.S. CURRENT PRICES. AT SELLER’S STORE OR DELIVERED ANY RAILWAY STATION. Milkmaid Sweetened Condensed Milk sl9*oo per case or 40 eta- por tin Milkmaid Sterilised187 words
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Advertisement986 1917-07-07 9 NOTICE. I A. K Mobamed Ibrahim hereby give notice that the business heretofore carried on by me under the name of A. K. Mohamed Ibrahim will benc c fortb be carried on from the Ist July 1917, by me under the style or name of K, M. Mohamed Ibrahim and986 words
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Article982 1917-07-07 10 Some months ago, writes Artifex in the Manchester Guardian, tae Rev. T. B. AUworthy, ao well known in Manchester as the original founder and for long the fret warden of St. Anselm’s Hostel for Candidates for Hcly Orders, published a useful bock on the history of982 words
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Article940 1917-07-07 10 Petain vice Nivelle Last week, says its Paris Correspondent in Truth of May 23, we could eat no meat in the evening. This week we can gorge upon it day and night, on all but but two days out of the seven. Last week General Nivelle940 words
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Advertisement490 1917-07-07 10 Look a: that air of skinny scarecrows! Why don’t they try Sargol P EXCESSIVE THINNESS Doctors Say There Is Safe Simple Way To Get Fat. Dr. Armaat the tniieit Fresch authority, declares this is the most succcssfel method cf putting on flesh.” Women who find it difficult to dross well490 words
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Advertisement29 1917-07-07 10 PINKETTES prevent morning headaehes cure biliousness and constipation SO cents per phial at yonr draftfiefs or direct by mail on receipt ol price from DR. WILLIAMS' MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPORE.29 words
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Advertisement316 1917-07-07 10 <7 Weighed ttt the Balance and not found wanting. A BLESSING TO WOMEN. Throughout the many stages of woman s life, from peevish girlhood through womanhood, motherhood, to the declining years of old age, there is no better, milder, or more effective medical companion to womcn-folk than Dr. Morse’s Indian316 words
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Article515 1917-07-07 11 A Turkish Conscript's Experiences. The completeness of the rout of the Turks when they attempted to cross the Suez Canal in the spring of 1915 has never been fully appreciated by the general public The British offi ial announcements on the subject were very modest515 words
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Article220 1917-07-07 11 Penang, July 7. S. P. Tapioca 510 buytrs. M. P. Tapioca 10| sale sl Gold leaf 72 Pepper (W.Coast 3 lb. 5 z) $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper ‘25.00 buyeie White Pepper 40 nominal Trang Pepper ...532 season over Maco 5110 nom. Mace P.ckings 48 sales. Cloves 50 sellers.220 words
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Advertisement498 1917-07-07 11 mu C" 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 moat appalling Picture of Modern Warfare that has been or can be conceived /fit m n CIVILIZATION. SCENE FROM THOS.H.INCE’S CIVILIZATION More than one498 words
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Advertisement9 1917-07-07 11 For Chronio Cheat Compliiota, Woods' Great Peppermint Cnre 1«,9 words
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Advertisement124 1917-07-07 11 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd, Imeorpor&ted im I»ii». BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE J. R. Macpherson, Secretary S.S. and F.M.S. Funds exceed 130,500,000.00 Claims Paid $26,000,000.00 LOW RATES. LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Prospectus etc, to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 158, Beach or 86, Beach Street, Penang The124 words
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Advertisement119 1917-07-07 11 e 8 a i B I i firestone 8 I l B I B a a a i i 8 8 B f I B j FOR EFFICIENCY. 8 AGENTS: 8 JR. T. REID& Co., Penang.; f BRINKMANN Co., Singapore, g THE WATERHOUSE Co.. Ltd. I S g| (INCORPORATED IN119 words
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Advertisement1652 1917-07-07 12 British India AND &PGAB LINE (COMPANIES INCORPORATEB IN NOLAND.) Mail and Paiieiigei? Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDBR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT) f„ giagtptre, Cbl»«, Japan. Ceylon, Anatralla, India, Aden. Egypt. Mediterranean Port* and Loidoi. mail lines. Homxwaxd (for Europn.) Outwabb (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke Intermediate Service1,652 words
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