Straits Echo, 16 July 1917
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Title Section35 1917-07-16 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY ’Oh. 16. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 16th JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 164.35 words
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Advertisement1047 1917-07-16 1 flp<a*A! M Sr SUIZED NATLLEfii The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. T,[ Address I Hokimteik, Panang. ’Phone No. 694. pOH SALE. TWO ONLY 2 SEA.TER COMMONWEALTH partin-palmer CARS TWO ONLY 2 BEATER HODELE-DE-LCXE IWO STROKE MOTOR CYCLE A Fleet of English and \mericsn Cars tor hire day \nd night1,047 words
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Advertisement11 1917-07-16 1 r* IS TH£ BEIT V. Ss UIF tiO)\s Kll s. wu*«11 words
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Advertisement29 1917-07-16 2 USE RED AWAY’S CAMEL BRAND BELTING SUITABLE FOR ALL. MACHINERY SOLE AGENTS: SIZES 2", 3*. 4", 7", 8", 9", 10", 12' IN STOCK (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) LTD,29 words
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Article929 1917-07-16 3 Stoet of Recent Advance. Allahabad, June 26, The Pionter's Cairo correspondent gives the following details of operations since the capture of Rafa. TheGaza-el-8heria Bersheba line was stormed in the face of murderous machine-gun fire, and at numerous points garrisons were driven out after suffering very heavy929 words
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Article1483 1917-07-16 3 "The Fumes of the Heart.” We must cause our children to fce educated in the future. That is the opinion of all the Regiment, for by 5 education even women accomplish mar3 J. women of Franoeville, i Get the boys, and especially the girls, taught to1,483 words
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Article203 1917-07-16 3 Perhaps you have already noticed that your daughter in her “teems” has developed 1 a fitful temper, is restless and excitable. In thit case, remember that the march of years 1 is leading her on to womanhood, and at this time a great responsibility rests upon203 words
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Advertisement818 1917-07-16 3 *♦oooooooooooo **********0000 NEW MOTOR CARS. 8 nnwcpriir. KIiUTTTrPTTri Avn ppt n dtn mm 2 THE POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL AND RELIABLE 1917 MODEL 0 pMPTRRR ANn RDicrnc'o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 v l (71 EMPIRES AND BRISCOES JUST ARRIVED AND A FEW OF THE SECOND-HAND 1913-1914 MODEL Motor ARE818 words
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Advertisement34 1917-07-16 3 PINKETTES sweeten the breath by cleansing the bowels of all impurities-nature's own way. SO cents pal phial at roar dntfiifi or direct by mail on receipt of price Irom DR. WILLIAMS' MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPORE.34 words
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Advertisement201 1917-07-16 3 Ia the Matter of the Alien Enemies (Winding up) Ordinances 1914, 1915,1916 g 1917. For Safe by Private Tender. THE ISLAND OF PULO DAAT four 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 with201 words
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Article, Illustration731 1917-07-16 4 FIRST DATS PROGRAMME. Tuetday, 17th July, 1917, I,—The Planters* Vase—3 p.m. Talas 9400 and $lOO to tha Seoond Horae. A Handicap for all Ex*Griffias, Entrance Fee 925. Diatanoe one mile. Mr. J. R. Glsndinnmg’s bk g Tim 9. 0 Mr. M* S. Ariffin’s o m Polar Star731 words
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Article65 1917-07-16 4 Tbe following are onr salectione for o-morrow: Kao* I,— l Tim. 2 Bide a-Wes. 3 Dara. BiC» ll.—l Fallowland. 2 Pretty Molly, Kacm lII. I Maharajah. 2 Midas. 3 Mystic. Racn IV.—l Black Watch 2 High Gate. Raca V,— l Ampang. 2 Oh La rM--3 Bonnety Boh.65 words
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Article840 1917-07-16 4 The resistance of France during the war has been the admiration of the world and, it may be added, a subject o amazement to Germany. In military prowess, in wartime administration, both civil and military, and in the calm courage of her cirilian population, France840 words
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Advertisement167 1917-07-16 4 RUGS AGO BLAAKETS BOUGHT UNDER FAVOURABLE CIRCUMSTANCES akd OFFERED AT PRE-WAR PRICES. The“ Premier” Rug. A good size Rug in a range of dark tartan and cheok designs. Fringed ends. Size 60 by 70 inches exclusive of fringe. Price $7.95 each. Wool Travelling Rugs. i /»8 CJj m THE HIGHLAND”167 words
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Advertisement122 1917-07-16 4 Can Ton Affor4 the Risk? Were you ever seiaad with a severe attack of cramp colic or diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain’* Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea R medy in the bouse? Don’t take such risk*, A dose or two will cure you before a doctor could possibly be called,122 words
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Article225 1917-07-16 5 Another Arrest At the continuation of the preliminary enquiry in the Second Magistrate’s Court on Friday, into the oircumstanoes attendant on the death of Mr. John Edmunds, who was murdered in Lahat Road, Ipob, on the night of June 2, Chief Detective Inspector Cullea informed the Magistrate225 words
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Article196 1917-07-16 5 The following are the alterations in Messrs. A. A. Anthony Co.’s share list to-day Alor Gajih Rubber Estate $4 05 buyers and $4.20 sellers Ayer Molek Rubber Co. $2.85 buyers and $2 50 rollers Balgowcie Rubber Estate $5.50 buyers and $5 80 sTlers ladragiii (Sumatra) Rubber, etc. $23 50196 words
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Article159 1917-07-16 5 Gibbons Cup Competition. The final race, 200 yards (handicap), Ws swum yesterday mornieg at Tat j mg Bungah, A very heavy sea was running, but five competitors started, and the winners are as follows Gross Actual b’:ap. Tima. Time, secs. m. secs. m. 6eos. Ist G. B.159 words
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Article95 1917-07-16 5 The R fie Range will be open for general practice on Tuesday aodThursday afternoons this week (Race Days). Oa Stturday which is a Public Holiday, a 0 ub Shoot will t>ka place at 7 a.m., ranges 300, 600 and 800 yards deliberate and Rapid at 30095 words
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Article163 1917-07-16 5 Tbs following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 pm. to 7 p.m.: 1 Selection The Bohemian Girl Falfe 2 Galop Mail Coach Lecccq 3 Waltz Lullaby Lonth 4 Gavotte La Woffington Ball 5 March Tbe Troopers Review Tyers A petition163 words
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Article145 1917-07-16 5 Army Council’s Appreciation, H. E. the General Officer Commanding forwards for publication an extract from a War Office letter received in acknowledgment of a report from the Officer in charge of the Electric Lights and Telephones. The Army Council express their appreciation of their valuable services rendered145 words
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Article100 1917-07-16 5 NEW BOOKS. The following new books have been received at the Library:— "The Middle Years,” by Katharine Tynan, "Memories,” by Edward Clodd, "The successors of Drake,” by Julian S. Corbett. "The L.fe and Letters of Sir John Henniker Heaton,” by His Daughter, Mrs. Adrian Porter. "Potraits of the100 words
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Article155 1917-07-16 5 A Singapore Opinion. Says the Free Preee "Judging by a letter in the Strait» Echo of Tuesday, the Molyneaux case is now to be taken home, which is the most satisfactory way of getting it dealt with, since as far as the pubhc can judge from the155 words
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Article397 1917-07-16 5 Monday, July 16, Town Band, Esplanade. Penang Criminal Assizes Open. Public Metticg. Chamber of Commerce, 430 pm. Tuesday July 17. Penang Rices. Wednesday, July 18. Town Band, Esplanade. Thursday, July 19. New Moon. Penang Rices. Friday, July 20. Town Band, Esplanade. St. Margaret. Saturday, July 21. Penang397 words
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Advertisement298 1917-07-16 5 X j GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. To-night AT THE To-night x X electric polyscope I j THE PREMIER PICTURE HOUSE 8 P.M. SHOW. DIAMOND FROM THE SKY 2 parts V in a Boat V The Double Cross g LUKE PREPAREDNESS P. EPARATION 9 P.M. SHOW. Regadin dancing Master The Girl298 words
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Advertisement218 1917-07-16 5 D <s> o C AND < 0 'P. ■-*?>*** N/ M gtWED FRONT M XTURE. 11 KE= fZZ PENANG’S RENDEZVOUS Penang Cinema C M. EMANUEL ’Phonb 561. Managing Proprietor, AT 930 PM A THRILLING DETECTIVE BTORY IX THREE ACT 3 ENTITLED HOOK AND HAND tt A picture that is Surprising218 words
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Article, Illustration94 1917-07-16 6 VtMiafctA daily (except Sunday» and public i holiday») ax *n CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Jfo, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Pwom; Daily Local 934 per annum. OaAatation... Poitage Extra. MaU Edition (Port Free) 917.50 OABLU ADDBIIS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B.— All buaineM communications should94 words
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Article1463 1917-07-16 6 Thia morning we learn from the Chinese Consul in Penang that Peking has fallen to the Republicans, that Chang Hsun has surrendered, and that Feng Kuo Chang has become President with General Tuan Chi Jui as Premier. The cable adds that the capital is quiet. So collapses the latest1,463 words
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Article1025 1917-07-16 6 3 Mr. A- Cavendish who was in hospita with fever resumed duty this morning. r s The Hon. Mr. F. S. James, C.M.G., a Colonial Secretary, who has been unwell, has left Singapore for a ten days’ trip in l the F.M.S, y m Y Mr. A.1,025 words
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Article1065 1917-07-16 6 1 Toll lor the Brave. H M.S. Vanguard was a fine vessel of the Collingvoood class, built about ten years a eo but she can and will be replaced and her lon l, is nothing compared with that of her n gallant crew. Naturally enough, this disaster so1,065 words
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Advertisement166 1917-07-16 6 YOU CAN’T JUDGE A HORSE BY THE HARNESS. When comparing prices, please Ti member the qualitj. Something new for the races. Gent’s Straw Hat, patent grease proof lining, wide or narrow brim, $2*25 and 1-50 each. Ellwood’s Double Terai, first qualitj, 17.50. Ellwood’s Tropical Helmet, $7-25. Glyn’s White Helmet with166 words
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Article1448 1917-07-16 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] unciasing aerial activity. F,|ht* kelwcca L»r*« Format»**. London, July 14, 1-15 a m. Bir Douglas Haig reports i .<We drove off enemy parties to the west A uean t and carried out successful Uog »P 6ra,ioD BlinSt raU hutments and aerodromes ,U the night time on1,448 words
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Article262 1917-07-16 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, July 13. The Admiralty reports that H. M. 8• Vanguard, while anchored, blew up on the night of July 9 as the result of an interna j explosion and sank immediately. There were only three survivors of the disaster —two men and an officer,262 words
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Article204 1917-07-16 7 Chamber ol Mines Meeting. (From Our Oicn Correspondent.') Ipob, July 15. A special meeting of the F.M.S Chamber of Mines was held to consider the bills of the Hon. Mr. Payne Gallwey and the Government to amend the Mining Enactment, also Mr. Payne Gallwey’s notioe of a204 words
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Article30 1917-07-16 7 (From Our Oim Correspondent.) London, July It. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were i Pale Crepe 2/6 Diamond Smoked 2/5$ London, July 14. Unchanged.30 words
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Article59 1917-07-16 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $106.25, buyers no sellers, in Singapore I’refined) at 1106.50, buyers no sellers. Messrs. Boustead A Co. inform us that the following are the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London on the 13th inst. received on the 14th59 words
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Article84 1917-07-16 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. B.—-The Fighting in Palestine. The Eyes of Asia. 4. —Penang Turf Club. France and the Food Problem. 5. —The Edmunds Murder. P. Y. R. C. Shares. Penang Swimming Club. The Week’s Events. The Local Forces. The Molyneaux Case.84 words
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Article1292 1917-07-16 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Furtker Captures, London, July 13. A wireless Russian offioial announcement states i—"During Wednesday’s battles we captured ten officers and 850 men, mostly Germans, with five heavy guns and ten machine guns.” Steady Progress. London, July 14. A wireless Russian offioial announcement states i We crossed the1,292 words
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Article623 1917-07-16 7 [Reuters Telegrams.] Figktiag at Ckaagta. Shanghai, July 15. A telegram from Mienyang states that fighting broke out at Changtu on July 6 between Szechuan and Kweichow troops, kires broke out in the city. The situation is critioal. Most of the foreigners at Changtu are at present in623 words
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Article547 1917-07-16 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] MR. ASQUITH’S VIEWS. Strops Dciaieitlio* of Prcaa Campaiga. In the House Commons when the debate on the Mesopotamia report was resumed Mr. H. H. Asquith questioned the desirability of appointing a tribunal, and gave it as bis opinion that the Hous 1 of Commons alone was547 words
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Article654 1917-07-16 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Ki»g Alfoaso Interviewed. London, July 14King A’fonsoof Spiin, interviewed by the Daily Exprett correspondent, emphasised that Spain must be neutral to the end unless attacked. He said that Spain’s relations with Great Britain and France were excellent. Spain was able to supply them with654 words
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Article787 1917-07-16 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Tke First Conditio*. Amsteedam, July 13. In the Lower Honsa of the Hungarian Det Cjunt Karolyi declared that the fi at. 1 requisite conditionof peica was the democratisation of the country, Austria aid Italy, The Austrian Reichsrah mat last month for the first time biace787 words
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Article616 1917-07-16 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Premier's Reply to Deputatioa. London, July 14 Mr. Lloyd George replying to a deputation from thp members of the House of Commons representing London County admitted that special care must be taken in defending London. But the safety of the soldiers at the front mast616 words
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Article483 1917-07-16 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Ik Ike West. London, July 13. A wire'ess Geraim official announcement states The artillery duel is intense in several sectors of Flanders and Artois, We repulsed thrusts to the east of N euport, to the south- east of Ypres, near Hulluch and to the south of483 words
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Article103 1917-07-16 8 PIKAKct, July 16. {By courtesy of. the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4j 4 months’sight Bank*.. 2/4JI/16 3 Credit 2/418/16 Documentary 2/427/32 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rg. -j 3 days’ sight Private... Bombay, Demand Bank Moulmein, Demand Bank gj 3 days’sight Private... I'3 Madras,Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private*" Rangoon,103 words
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Advertisement59 1917-07-16 8 Blazon Type Not Necessary. Cbsml-e lain’s Colic, Choi- ra and Diarr rhoea Remedy Deeds no glaring headlire to attract tbe public eye. The simple statement that all cbemißts sell it ia sufficient, as rvery family knows its value. It has been used for forty years and is just whit its59 words
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Advertisement42 1917-07-16 8 Causes and Cure for Diarrhoea. Overeating, a ch*ns>e in the temperature, unripe fruit*, and impure water are some of the causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s C >lic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures these bowel disturbances promptly. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.42 words
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Advertisement456 1917-07-16 8 Penang Turf Club? SUMMER MEETING 19)7, at a d k. on b1 Gratd s, d TbeaeTfcfceta are only .old right of the Committee to return mwey at any time-to the Holder withn»! assigning any reason, and to forthwith?; qaue him to leave the Club’s premises 462. H.OXENHAM, Penang Truf Club.456 words
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Article916 1917-07-16 9 Tbe Peaang Automobile Club Gymkham in aid of tbe British Bed Cross Fund t( which tbe gross proceeds will be devoted, wai held on the Polo Ground, Sepoy L'nes, which was kindly lent by tbe Polo Club foi tbe occasion, on Saturday afternoon under the patronage916 words
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Article673 1917-07-16 9 Thi Excise Pbobits Dutt,’** Hopes of obtaining some redress for tbe younger rubber companies have been raised recently by the Chancellor’s promise to a deputation of Lloyd’s underwriters. These gentlemen appear to have handled their oase with considerable astuteness, and it is understood that the Chancellor673 words
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Advertisement472 1917-07-16 9 BV ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR (W. H. MACGREGOR In th« Matter of the Alien Enemje»(WinJinf-Up> Ordinance 1914 and cf the Amending Ordnances (Nos. I and XIX of 1915, No. 16 of 1916 and No. VI of 1917) AMD In the Matter of tHe SINGAPORE OIL MILLS. Limited, an Enemy Company472 words
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Advertisement71 1917-07-16 9 Having to live as we do. nodar the burning tropieal tun, climatical conditions render ua particularly liable to Colic, a mosf distressing oomplaint. The correct medicine to produce a quick cure is. WOODS’ OREST PEPPERMINT CORE, It is a wonderful correct™ of all stomach disorders. Never be without a bottle71 words
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Advertisement51 1917-07-16 9 Cramp Colic. No need suffering from cramps in the stomach, or intestinal paioe. 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 oomes on. For sale by all dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement202 1917-07-16 9 j*“ STELASTIC” I TYRES I ■I ■I V I B I 8 The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or puncture. BIU I I>H AND MADE IN BRITAIN. AGENTS FOR PENANG. FK? Eastern 8 Pacific Trading Co., Ltd. laforp r»(, d ia Jtrtit* S«tIU a202 words
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1135 1917-07-16 10 Thi Winning Numbbbs. Owing to substantial aupport from the Straits and the F. M. S. to the Western India Turf Club War Loan Lottery a great deal of interest has fcesn taken in the ie3ult of the drawings. We have now secured the1,135 words
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Article112 1917-07-16 10 COMPARAT IVE rr* ULTIVA^TKD Rubber Exported, with Value akd Collected Thereon, during the Years 1917 and 1916. Destination. Straits Settlements United Kingdom Continent of Europe Ceylon Other Countries Total Destination. Straits Settlements United Kingdom Continent of Europe Ceylon Other Countries Total Decrease. Value of rubber112 words
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Advertisement251 1917-07-16 10 I V 1 ms «V. WtSS 19 ins. by 19 ins. by 24 ins. by ins njvesnnß WRITE FOR QUOTATIONS TO ifouttenbacb IBtos. AND COMPANY. PENANG. XoE=3o] ESTABLISHED 1872. Under the Most Distinguished cf Patronages H. P. H. The Duke of Connaught T.S. R.H. Prince fir* Princess of Teck H.251 words
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Advertisement93 1917-07-16 10 Don’t Neglect 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 neglecting them, as bowel com* pitiat is sure to be prevalent, and it is too dangerous a malady to be trifled93 words
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Article1250 1917-07-16 11 Mr. Lloyd Georg > has announced that I the Government intend immediately to sum mo a a Conference of Irishmen in Ireland to draft a Constitution for their country. It is to be a representative Conference; that is to say, not only will the various sections of1,250 words
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Article581 1917-07-16 11 Annual Riport. Mr. O V. Thomas, in his annual report on the Eltctric Tramways Department for 1916,says:— The eleventh year of the operation of the Municipal Tramways was completed on 31st December, 1916. 2 Maintenance. —As in the previous year, maintenance, particularly of the rolling stock, was581 words
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Advertisement129 1917-07-16 11 OVER 6,000 MILES ON A HENLEY ALL BRITISH SPECIALLY TOUGHENED TYRE AND STILL RUNNING. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. i SOLE AGENTS PhODC 453. G. H. SLOT Co Cable SLOT. PENANG AND PERAK. r A *2 m LUu. THE BEST LAMP FOR EVERY PURPOSE HALF-WATT LAMPS ARE STOCKED! F T "BSiSJfcSHSSS129 words
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Advertisement547 1917-07-16 11 A Cure that Cures There are mei and wom’u ia every locality who are baing racked to death with Rheumatism, Many of them have tried electrictity, liniment?, Turkish and mineral baths, massage, etc., while others have been doctored until they have lost all hope and patience, Little's Oriental Balm has,547 words
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Advertisement82 1917-07-16 11 fhe Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Heid Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed agents tor the above Corporation! and is now pr«arod and accept MARINE FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUaH BENG K.EE, 4 8. Bee A Street, Pe *a*f, Medicines Just Unpacked. The Penang Rubber Stamp Co, beg82 words
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Advertisement1733 1917-07-16 12 P. o.—British India AND &PCAB LINE (CoMrAJTIM INCO*rO*ATM* in England.) Mail and Servioes. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDIB CONTRACT WITH HIB MAJISTT’S GOTEBNMENT) For Singapore, China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, lien, Egypt, Mediterranean Porti and London. MAIL LINES. Hombwabd (fob Euboph.) Outwabh (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke Intermediate Service1,733 words
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