Straits Echo, 13 July 1917
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Title Section35 1917-07-13 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, 13th JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 162.35 words
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Advertisement884 1917-07-13 1 ‘£tm v: The Georgetown Motor Garage (BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. 7a, Penang Road. Tal, Address i Hokimttik. Panang. ’Phone No. 694. pOR SALE. TWO ONLY 2 SEATER COMMONWEALTH PART1N-PALMER cars TWO ONLY 2 SEATER MODELE-DE LUXE TWO STROKE MOTOR CYCLE A Fleet of English and American884 words
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Advertisement16 1917-07-13 1 °f which w' IE» TflC *to S rj^euow» U»c RO« 2S ‘flEf > |IIW^ BSS wmmm |MMf16 words
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Article1834 1917-07-13 2 [From a Corretpondeni] Recent protests in Convocation and the H ouee of Lords against reprisals have been notable because they were uniformly made on high humanitarian ground. Many politi- j caliv experienced people prefer to base their protests on the commonsense ground that reprisals are useless. Here1,834 words
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Advertisement177 1917-07-13 2 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 excluaive of fringe. Price $7.05 each. 1 *i X' Wool Travelling Rugs. S 3! r”s177 words
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Advertisement68 1917-07-13 2 Can You Afford the Risk Were you ever seized with a severe attack of cramp colic or diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain’i Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house? Don’t take aucb risks, A dose or two will cure you before a doctor could possibly be called, and68 words
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Advertisement278 1917-07-13 2 PINKETTES taken at bedtime prevent I morning Headaches. TKe r «m*dy f° r 1 j o coßstiptioa. livenshaess. ete. ISO cents per phial at your druggist's or direct by mail on receipt ol price from DR. WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPORE. o^agaaaaasgo’^aoi THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE. 27, Beach Street, at the278 words
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Article443 1917-07-13 3 (To tab Editor of thb Time» of Malays) Sir, —I was recently requested by tbe Rer. Brother Director of the St. John’s Institute to act as Presiding Examiner in the examination for certificates which is held by tbe College of Preceptors. This body is incorporated by Royal443 words
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Article296 1917-07-13 3 (To thk Editob or thb Straits Timet-) Sir, —There is a rumour current that Government is favourably considering an appeal from the subordinate service for pecuniary relief'owing to the present high prices of the necessaries of life which is daily getting worse owing to the war.296 words
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Article131 1917-07-13 3 The following is the health statement of the Penang Municipality for the week ended July 7,1917:— {Male 58) > 85 Female 27 Death rate 41.82 per mille per annum compared with 35-42 in the preceding week and with 29.82 in the corresponding week of last year. Nationality. M.131 words
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Article270 1917-07-13 3 Phenomenon in Hankow, An interesting phenomenon, whiofi bore a close resemblance to a water-spout, was witnessed in the vicinity of Hankow between 6 and 7on Tuesday evening (June 12)) As seen from the Griffith John College, it was due east, and at a distance at first of perhaps270 words
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Article584 1917-07-13 3 Billiard Tournament. The following tie has been fixed for to-day:— Single Handicap. K Magness vt C C Stewart The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow:— Championship. L de Souza vt A A Jeremiah Single Handicap. B C Doral vt H S Balhetchet Double Handicap. B C Doral584 words
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Advertisement321 1917-07-13 3 VXXXX** 1 X grand change of programme. To-night To-night AT THE rLECTRIC POLYSCOPE TIIE PREMIER PICTURE HOUSE 2 parts S PM. SHOW. DIAMOND mom the SKY In a Dnal Tbe Double Cross LUKE PREPAREDNESS PREPARATION 9'P.M. SHOW. Regadin dancing Master I The Girl with Sr««n Eyes* Part I* H 11l321 words
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Advertisement193 1917-07-13 3 FRONTIER MIXTURE M HBSC m 9 hek nwm&mnnmn+mn H 10,000 acres Estate freehold land, situated in British North m Borneo suitable for rubber and cocoanut planting etc, etc., 181 miles Toongood Hirer Frontage. 5 Por Prices and further particulars apply to M YEO, M A gent 8, c/o Strait» Echo.193 words
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Article, Illustration96 1917-07-13 4 daily (except Sunday■ and peblio v holiday B AS SKI OEITERION PRESS, Ltd. go. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Prior Daily Local *24 per annum. OeteUtion... Postage Extra. lfail Edition (Poet Free) 917.50 OABLB ADDRRSS echo—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 S.B. —All business communications should96 words
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Article1424 1917-07-13 4 Ihe Admiralty’s figures relative to the submarine campaign are again satisfactory when compared with those of preceding weeks. While the loss of 14 big oversea vessels in a week represents a heavy drain on British tonnage, it indicates a considerable reduction on the figures for the1,424 words
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Article796 1917-07-13 4 Mr- D. E. Kempe has left for home. Mrs. H. J. Feakes returns to Australia at the end of the month. Mr. Peter Inglis, of the Straits Timet is spending a short holiday hi Penang, Mrs. H. Welham, who has been ill in hospital with malaria, is796 words
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Article25 1917-07-13 4 (From Our Own Correspondent, London, July 12. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-dav -vere Pale Crepe 2/5j Diamond Smoked 2/5*25 words
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Article34 1917-07-13 4 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to day at 1107.50, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $108, buyers no sellers, and in London at £243 10s. 'spot and 4238 10», three months,34 words
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Article968 1917-07-13 4 A Suggestion. People are sometimes blamed for arriving late at public entertainments and thereby interrupting the performance indeed, we ourselves have on more than one occasion been very hard on the delinquents but the fault, it would appear, is not riways theirs, and sometimes lies with the showman968 words
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Advertisement391 1917-07-13 4 A S H I BEER I The Most Popular Brand in th9 East. SAPPORO STOUT A Stimulating Ton c\ CITRON WATER A Thoroughly HtaitLful aDd Satisfactory Diink Raspberry Water Ribon Tansan Water OBI AIN ABLE EVERYWHERE SOLE AGENTS: THE EASTERN TRADINC CO., PENANG and IPOH. IS Kot how mtiob, hut391 words
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Article634 1917-07-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] OVER *0 000 PRISONERS, figktini Doll*» R#glo». London, July 11, 7 p.m. B eB Russian official announcement continued our pursuit in the direo- 1 nilina and occupied Halicz at midtioD 01 d> Oor advanced detachment* crossed the left bank of the Dniester and reached the634 words
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Article662 1917-07-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GERMAN STROKE IN BELGIUM. Some Coaattti. London, July 12. The German stroke in Belgium ia admittedly surprising but it is not regatded as serious. It is a fresh preof of the oertainty of capturing almost any advanced trenches with sufficient artillery preparation and the Germans have662 words
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Article589 1917-07-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Artillery Activity, London, July 12. A French communique report* i—- Somewhat violent artillery activity took place in the region of Pantheon south of Moronvilliers and Hill 304." Eitay Auttlli Foiled. London, July 12. A Frenoh communique reports i A fairly lively artillery struggle took place in589 words
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Article617 1917-07-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] IMPERIAL COALITION MINISTRY. Ckaacallor’a Difficult,*.. Amsterdam, July 11. The most important news to-day from Germany is the announcement in the Catholio Organ Germania that the Centre Party, by an overwhelming majority, has j decided to support Herr Erzberger. A Coali- j tion Ministry is617 words
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Article412 1917-07-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Turkitk Ports Captured. L >ndon, Jaly 12. Mr. J. L. Macpherson, Parliamentarj Under-S j cretary to the War Office, announo- I ed in the House of Commons an important success by the Arabs. The forces of the King of the Hedj «a captured Turkish ports412 words
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Article296 1917-07-13 5 A pleasing little oeremooy took place at the Ipoh Club on Wednesday evening after the nsual Volunteer parade when the Stars and Stripes were unfurled on a new mast on the embankment outside the Club, the ceremony of breaking out” the flag being performed by296 words
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Article518 1917-07-13 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE W’iKI aiNKMG*. Admira ty R«a »rt. L -ndoo July 11. The Admiralty reports that the arrW It durirg the week were 2,998 and the sailings 2.794 Total, 5.69« The Teasels sunk were: Over 1,600 tom 14 Under 8 Total 17 SaTenteen Tassels ware unsuccessfully attacked,518 words
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Article75 1917-07-13 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages 2.—Reprisals—The German View, B.—" Geography ”of Malaya, Salaries and Living Costs. Vital Statistics, Chinese Superstitions, Parish Hall, 6. —Free Speech in Germany. English Education, Fleet Street From Within, Singapore Hotel Charges. TbeWeik’s Events. India’s Place in the Sun. Glaring75 words
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Article742 1917-07-13 6 The Street of Ink, By H. Simonis. (London. Cm,ell r, 7«. 6d.). To describe Mr. Simonia' admirable book as a journalistic Who’s Who,” though accurate enough, would be a good deal less than adequate. It is not only a com* pendium of information regarding the journals742 words
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Article111 1917-07-13 6 Friday, July 13 Town Band, Esplanade. Bandman Opera Company—“ The BiDg Boys aie Here”—Empire Theatre. Saturday, July 14. Bandtnan Opera Company—“ Mr. Manhattan” —Empire Theatre. King Edward YII School, Taiping, Annual Sports. Anderson School, Ipob, Annual Sports. Penang Automobile Club Gymkhana, Polo Ground, Penang Golf Club, Sydney111 words
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Article452 1917-07-13 6 Mr. Wells oir the Future. I want my boy to be as highly educated, as wall educated, as possible,” writes H. G. Wells in the Fortnightly Review, arguing the case against the classical languages. tie is, if I can manage it, to be an illuminated man. His philosopy452 words
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Article486 1917-07-13 6 [To the Editor of the Free Press.] Dear Sir, Your paragraph in your issue of to-day’s date referring to hotel accommodation aud increased charges in Singapore calls both for comment and, as far as we are concerned, contradiction. We think before you publish alleged facts that you486 words
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Article1934 1917-07-13 6 Things are moving amongst the Germans. This statement cannot ba denied. They have, since the commencement of the war, deluged the world with propaganda by whioh they hoped t* impress neutrals» with the fact that they were much maligned, immaculate, white-winged, haloed angels against whom perfidious1,934 words
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Article1301 1917-07-13 6 MAHARAJA OP BIKANIR ON THE NEW 1 BRA, SPECIAL STATEMENT. Ths Maharaja of Bilkanir has made the following statement to a representative of The Timee At the Mansion House I acknowledged the consistent sympathy and courtesy shown to the Indian delegates to the Imperial Conference1,301 words
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Article431 1917-07-13 6 Wise Police Action in Peeax. Tbe matter of glaring headlights on motor vehicles at night has been something in the nature of a hardy annual in the realm of public discussion, For along time it constituted a grievance in which that important and übiquitous individual, the man-in-the-street, held431 words
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Article72 1917-07-13 6 At. the Eastern Produce Exchange Auction Sale the following prices were obtained per pioul. Diamond Smoked Sheet from 1125 to «126 h Fair 107 to 124 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet 112 to 115 Plain Unsmoked Sheet 101 to 106 Brown Crepe 84 to 100 Scrap Crepe 68 to72 words
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Advertisement10 1917-07-13 6 For Chromic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cere Is 6d,10 words
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Advertisement58 1917-07-13 6 Blazon Type Not Necessary. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarr rhoea Remedy needs no glaring headline to attract the public eye. The simple statement that all chemists sell it is sufficient, as every family knows its value. It has been used for forty years and is just what its name implies.58 words
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Advertisement80 1917-07-13 6 Good articles recommend themselves, their value causes the public to ask for them and not be satisfied with a substitute That is whj. WOODS’ CHEAT PEPPERMINT CORE, has so increased in favour during the 20 years and more it ha 9 been sold. It is a medicine put forward as80 words
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Article1201 1917-07-13 7 Even in times of peace the travelling German failed to endear himself to the natives of any country that he graced with his presence. To-day when the Kodak has been replaced by the automatic pistol, and the red covered Baedeker guide by the celebrated German Btaff1,201 words
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Article703 1917-07-13 7 The case in which Mr. E. F. A. Swann, manager of Messrs. Birlow Co. was summoned to appear before Mr. Langbatn Cuter in the Singapore District Court for attempting to tiado with the Import Maatcbappij Soenda of Semarang, in breach of the Trading with703 words
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Advertisement439 1917-07-13 7 OVER 6,000 MILES OM 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. SALE OH VALUABLE RUBBER ESTATE. THE VALUABLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE PERTANC RUBBER ESTATE Situate in the district of439 words
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Advertisement41 1917-07-13 7 Causes and Cure for Diarrhoea Overeating, a change in the temperature, unripe fruit* and impure water are some of the causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures these bowel disturbances promptly. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.41 words
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Advertisement51 1917-07-13 7 Cramp Colic. No need suffering from crampa in the stomach, or intestinal pains. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve the must severe cases. Oet it today, there will be no time to send for it after the attack oomes on. For sale by all dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement500 1917-07-13 7 w ANTED. SECRETARY and ACCOUNTANT »Fp)y in own bacdwritog static k fipeii.nce and silary txp.cTd, Apply to "X” 457 c/o Straits Echo, WANTED. A COMPETENT CHINEBE CLERK to translate Chinese Accounts into English. Preference will be given to one with previous experience in a legal firm. Applications stating salary required500 words
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838 1917-07-13 8 Herr M;ximiinn Pa v d n n, one of Germany's mist cu»sp-ken and able journalists, in bis ptp<r, Zukunft, shows how a little while ago the U-nted States stood f«.r peace, was a poac9 oasis in a world stiff with armcur, “A professor, democrat, ard838 words
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Advertisement140 1917-07-13 8 wmm' r, m, V *r r Wk Wi THE BEST LAMP FOR EVERY PURPOSE HALF-WATT LAMPS ARE STOCKERS From 100 to 2,000 C.P., for 230 volts. 60 to 1,000 C P„ for 110 volts Special New Types JUST RECEIVED “ARGA” HALF-WATT TYPE LAMPS. 230 Volts, 50 C.P' 110 Volts, 25140 words
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Advertisement92 1917-07-13 8 Don’t Neglect Your Family, When you fail to provide your family with a bott'eof 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. This92 words
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Advertisement568 1917-07-13 8 ♦♦oooooooooooo oooooooooooooo** NEW MOTOR CARS. Q THE POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL AND RELIABLE 1917 MODEL DIDDC A M DD!CrA!?o o o o o o o EMPIRES AND BRISCOES JUST ARRIVED AND A FEW OP THE SECOND-HAND 1913-1914 MODEL HUP^IOBILES ARE ONLY LEFT UNSOLD. These are supposed to be the last consignment of568 words
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Article1022 1917-07-13 9 There is nothing oontrary to the policy either of Japan or of her allies in the rumour that Japanese troops hare been sent to the Eastern front. The loyalty of Japan to the common oause has been proved many times since her special and local objects were1,022 words
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Article182 1917-07-13 9 «I Those who have suffered year after yaar with Rheumatism will be glad to bear of a remedy that has proved an absolute specific. There are do conditions of Rheumatism, do matter how severe, nor from what cause, that cannot immediately be relieved, and permanently cured by182 words
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Article177 1917-07-13 9 Are you Irritable Irrritability, over-sensitiveness, a disposition to worry over trifles, headache, dizziness —these are all common symptoms of nervous exhaustion or neurasthenia. Very often you feel best and brightest at night. Rest does not refresh your body; your nervous system fails to recuperate. This distressing condition is caused by177 words
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Advertisement230 1917-07-13 9 I tawny portwine S CLARETS I CHAMPAGNE 0 FRONSAO and MEDOC. DE BERMONT and CIE.” 0 OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. t a goLE AGlNTS THE HOLLAND STRAITS TRADING Co.. Ltd. [INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND] (J) JjJ (LATE BOELEN 9 Co.) 49, Beach Street, Penang. >0OBOOOOOOOOO9Q3OS©36OOOOOOO0 FOR SALE. MOTOR CARS OF WELLKNOWN BRITISH AND230 words
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Advertisement9 1917-07-13 9 For Chronio Cheat Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cmre lit9 words
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Advertisement375 1917-07-13 9 THE BODEGA. THE place for a quiet drink THE place for a quiet meal THE place for guaranteed quality of your drinks. THE only Bar under the constant supervision of an Englishman and consequently the place for the guaranteed quality of your drinks. Comparison invited. Private Bars at Ordinary Prices.375 words
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Advertisement371 1917-07-13 9 Heal Weakness and Fever Dr. Cassell's Tablets Make You Strong and Drive Away Malarial Fever. There is nothing like Dr. Cassell’s Tablets for overcoming that faint, strengthless feeling you gtt in the oppressively hot seasons of the tropics. Dr. "Cassell's Tablets put new life into you, renew your strength, and371 words
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Advertisement1288 1917-07-13 10 P. o.— British India AND UPCAR LINK (COM TAHIRS InCOBPOBATBB IN ENGLAND.) Mail and Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDUR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVBRNMBNT) For Singapore, Chiia, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt. Mediterranean Fort* and London. MAIL LINES. Hombwabd (fob Eubopu.) OcrwAß» (fob China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. KONINKLIJKE1,288 words
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Advertisement319 1917-07-13 10 BAXTER 8 Ct'i BEST NAVY CANVAS SANDIUNBS, BUTTERY c*. BAVID CORSAR 8 SON'S Well-Known Extra Ma?y Canvas, No. 0. SANOILANDS, ECTTESY g c« t For Motor Car Insurance TOU OAHNOT DO BITTER TFA* The Excess Insurance Co. agintb Adamson, Cilfillan A Co., lm Incorporated iw England. Commercial Union Assurance Company,319 words
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