Straits Echo, 10 December 1917
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Title Section35 1917-12-10 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. fOL. 16* #*4 Per Annum, PENANG, MONDAY, lOth DECEMBER, 1917. Single Copy, lo cents. No. 290.35 words
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Advertisement1195 1917-12-10 1 i i ft.fl t"l! 9 1»^ :a 'JkA A"i v §M WM! j i «BSD NAT GOOD CHANGE I 1 (BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. i APPOINTED STOCKISTS. ’Phone No 694, OR STOP ON YOUR WAY HOME FOB MICHELIN TYRES i (Incorporated1,195 words
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Advertisement20 1917-12-10 1 m I m n&l? •*3ll uf WHJCa U Trti HU p*M «H Is USE ‘srs S 3 cs V BSS20 words
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Advertisement95 1917-12-10 2 n. 37 s' yy w v .r\ SO 0^= ,^}*0^= 0^ 3 «^=><^}=<<i=>°<}^ 0^= >0^=:,0^ >^}: > >0 <l^ < iltjftjlt r# (o tAS m t <c j-. SS -rtf? :-i.*m i V P E I r- m m m fl f ■-1 W m HR Si m a ft95 words
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961 1917-12-10 3 (Under S. R. A. Rules of RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 15th January, 1918. SECOND DAY Thursday, 17th January,l9lB, THIRD DAY Saturday, 19th January. 1918 first day, TUESDAY, 15th JANUARY 1918. I 7 George Town Hate and Purse 5400- A Baudicap for all961 words
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Article1968 1917-12-10 3 Laurence Housman contributes to the Manch‘ ster Guardian an interesting article on Sing-Sing Prison. America, he says, is proud of its macuiue. They are beautifully nandled, and are effective for the production of maobine-like qualities, Ten years ago Sing'Sing Prison—the largest prison in New York State—was a1,968 words
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Advertisement340 1917-12-10 3 Entries Close U m wm January, 1918. Sp#c|%| Coa<H||oa Ha.dlop Rae«. -In all Handicap Races for W, th« Official Handicapper may, with the consent of the Committee, d ■ntc more or lees Classes than advertised and each Class will be separa e y PP® In all Divided Races" the Committee340 words
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Advertisement52 1917-12-10 3 rnn* PINKEHES ana: the little laxatives 3ace=| Will Keep You Fit I dotiag tke Summer, keeause tkey geatly stimulate tke bowels sad thus keep tke system eool, eleaa and keal.hy. so «sate pm phial at your druggist's M dirsot by avail on receipt ol prlss iron. DD. WILLIAMS' MEDICINE COMPANY.52 words
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Advertisement602 1917-12-10 3 I THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE. 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers. The 193rd Auctioi Sale ot Rubber WILL BE HELD On Thursday, the 13th December, 1917, Auction Sales of Rubber held twice a week, on every Monday and Thursday.602 words
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Article495 1917-12-10 4 A Pbibst in thi Dock. Mr. Jestioe Farrer-Mauby has commenced (aaya the local paper) the hearing at the Ipoh of the cases against four Obinamen and a Chinese woman in connecti >r with the manufacture, circulation, and illegal possession of spurious on*-dollar notes, and the possession f a495 words
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268 1917-12-10 4 SvßiOßxmoiri to 30th Novkmbib, 1917* No. of Applica- Amount, tioos. November 1916 237 $427,760 December 144 283,040 January 1917 192 243.870 February 204 331.990 March 323 246 900 April 142 314 560 May 115 265,*20 June 74 159 440 July 11l 152 470 August268 words
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Article978 1917-12-10 4 Fancy the food vaiuo of the ooco-nut '8 a sub jet for debate in the Legislative Council Amat says everything is banuk m»bal now, cuco-nuts inoiudtd, and it he can’t eat a whole nut, some part is used every day that he has curry (woich iseldom) ur cak-s978 words
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Advertisement45 1917-12-10 4 Early Colds. Be careful of t be cold a you take at th.s time of the year. They ate particularly dan* gerout. A. neglected Cold may mean a win. tor-long cold. Take Chambet lam’s Cough Remedy at onoe, Fer sale by all dispensaries and dealers.45 words
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Advertisement315 1917-12-10 4 XX*»- XXX XXXX> XXXXXX>» 'XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXYXXXXXI WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW 8 CO., LTD. j PENANG. (INCORPORATED IN ENCLAND.) TAIPING J T HE FAMOUS TUSCAN CHINA WARS. This Ware is at once distinguishable from its many imitations, each piece in all designs has that clean e egant finish which always decides anyone on the315 words
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Advertisement52 1917-12-10 4 Accidents Will Happen. I» nny be to prpr nt an acci danf, bar it is not imposaib e to be prppir*d for it Cbamberlsin’s P*in Balm is Dot bp yond tnyone’a purea, and with a bottle of this liniment you are p»-ppaied for almost anything. For sale by all dupsnaaries52 words
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Advertisement334 1917-12-10 4 THF swasihya sahaya pills. Are the surest and most effica. ions for Nervous Debility. Bod,I, W,S' Sleeplessness Wssting Diseases, vSi Exhaustion, etc etc. y ltal They are unriralled in r HEALTH and are A BOON b,r°SI enjoyment of HAPPY LIFE the Pole, Agentt Thm Fknako Kubbbr Stamp Co 40 Church334 words
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Article1482 1917-12-10 5 Much Lamented Loss. Bv the death cf Mr. J. M Anthony, which took place at his residence, Chatgwortb," Northam R ;ad at 10 o’clock on Saturday nigh', P nang has lost one ot its oldest and most r*sp*-cted reHdents. The deceased, who was 701,482 words
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Article118 1917-12-10 5 The following ties have been fixed for W«daesday, the 12th inst Single Handicap—E Reimann v R Owen (2) G B Crisp v W K Sharpe (l). D >uble Handicap—G B F 8 >utbam and J H B Smith t> H Muir and W B Hou§ton (3) The118 words
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Article529 1917-12-10 5 Perhaps one of the fin°st picture entertainm nts ever screened attfce Empire will he presented at 9. ‘5 sharp this eveniug The first four reels of the much-ta ked-of U liversal serial The Voice on the Wire should attract capacity business as tbia great film was produced under529 words
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Advertisement619 1917-12-10 5 ara*- e*- aP sr* §P aJr* ir* r *r* atue Stae iSr* ie r* irSe se l£— Se Scar* SrSr* ise ***** ***** Srse Sr4f* ie Se Br- y Buc »fi! EXTRAORDINARY. Two Mammoth Feature Films for one payment secured at great cost to be screened exclusively for three nights619 words
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Advertisement510 1917-12-10 5 I The Penanti—Ara Kud<i Bead is now open to T'sffic. Executive Enoinbbb. P.W. NOTICE. THE 27th December, 1917, mentioned is the Government N tifioation published in our issue of the Ist, 3d and sth instant, regarding outstanding bills, should read A 220 d December, 1917. W. C. Michbll, Ret,dent Councillor,510 words
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Advertisement428 1917-12-10 5 KEDAH MEDICAL DEPARTMENT WANTED Oae Third Grade Dresser Apply to The Stale Sargeon. Alor Star, Kedah WANTED. Field Overseer Tamil -married per* ferred, Apply stating salary required etc to, A, B, C., c/e Strait Echo. WANTED. CHINESE SECRETARY able to write good English, age over 25 years; starting salary required428 words
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Article, Illustration97 1917-12-10 6 MKaM ImHj (exoept Sundays ud pvblio v beU^t) AT Til CBIHBION PRESS, Ltd. 59, Beach Street, Psnang. Vuoi i_m T m, $24 per unm Postage Extra. ff>i\ K4Maa (Post Free) 117.50 OABII iSDIKI 10H0—PENANG Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 fl.B. —XU busine*» communication» ihould be97 words
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Article1172 1917-12-10 6 Affairs in Russia have gone steadi y from bad to worse ever since the revolution which we all hailed with such delight and enthusiasm when it destroyed Tsardom last March. To day anarchy prevails throughout tbe country, the armies are murdering their leaders, a government1,172 words
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Article968 1917-12-10 6 Mr. W. Danoin retained to Caledonia i Estate this morning. t s The Hon. Mr. E.G. Broadriok, Resident of Selangor, is expected back about Christmas. Mr. H. H. Hoeden is appointed to act tempoi arily as a deputy registrar of the Supreme Court. Mrs. Owen Owen left968 words
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Article990 1917-12-10 6 The Seed and the Harvest. Ru*»i»n developments lend farther to the following passage f rom th rman secret set rice report, dated n.r' Ma-ob, 1918, and afteiwald, pabli.ti'”’ the French Yellow Books P ,hed i n D is turbancsa mnit be stirred up i n NortU Africa snd990 words
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Article25 1917-12-10 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, December 7. The prices in the London Rubber M»rM to-day were: P*l6 Crepe 2/4 Diamond Smoked Sheet25 words
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Advertisement212 1917-12-10 6 WHAT SHALL I GIVE? IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE QUESTION OF THE HOUR If jou are in quest of an establishment whtre there is an infinite variety of useful yet inexpensive presents, the right place is here. grand toy bazaar NOW OPEN. La-est comprisin' all the Season’s novelties. Dolls in Chinese Costumes,212 words
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Advertisement55 1917-12-10 6 IN AIU OF THE RED CROSS FUND. Owing to the demand for tickets IN THE PENANG LOTTERY Tbe Committee have decided to postpone the closing date for ontstations till Dec. 31st. Tickets can be obtained from tbe Secretaries in Penang, up till Jan. 3rd, 1918, and the drawing will take55 words
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Obituary21 1917-12-10 6 death, ANTHOHT.--At. bis residence, ChatsWjrtb.” N irtham R >ad. on the 8th Dteem ber, 1917, J.sc-ph Manook Autlooy, a$ed 70 years.21 words
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Article1329 1917-12-10 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Sir Douglas Haig s Report Londoi', D Of-mber 8. *p*glai Haig reports t “The enemy's »oli»a ia th, eight 10 the •khourboodof Fleiqo»™» to the north ueigoouu o {Menin ßo d Successful OperationLondon, Deoember 8, Sir Douglas Harg reports i „We csrried out a successful local1,329 words
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Article1260 1917-12-10 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Maximalism Spreading Sait London, Deoember 7. A oable from Peking states that Maximalism is spreading along the Siberian Railway and threatens to become established in Harbin. A Significant Incident* Petrograd, December 8. A Note from the British Government refusing to repatriate two Russians interned in1,260 words
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Article662 1917-12-10 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] W&r Against Austria. Washington, December 8. The House of Representatives has adopted the resolution for war against Austria bj 363 Totes to one. The declaration operates from to-night. Washington, December 8. President Wilson has signed the declaration of war against Austria. Senate's Resolution Washington,662 words
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Article360 1917-12-10 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Defenders Fine ResistanceLondon, December 7. Renter’s correspondent at the Italian headquarters says i—“On the evening of Deoember 6, despite his boasting, the enemy only gained a pyrrhio viotory. His losses are extraordinary in comparison with the territory gained. The enemy succeeded in gaining a footing in360 words
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Article90 1917-12-10 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 3, America’s Largest Prison. 4, —Forged Notes. War Loans Investment Trust of Malaya. Singapore Topics. —The Late Mr. J. M. Anthony, P.C.C- Bowls Tournament, 8. —Troublesome Drivers. F.M S. Gazette Notifications. Later Than the Mail. Municipal Commission, j90 words
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Article90 1917-12-10 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $135-60, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $136.50, business done, (235 tons sold). Messrs. Boustead A Co. inform us that I the following were the quotations for Rubber on spot in London on the 7th iost. received on90 words
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Article663 1917-12-10 8 [Baum’s Telegrams.] Portion of Halifax cn Fire New York, December 7« A pari of Halifax, Nova Sootia, is on fire as the result of a collision between two steamers, one of which was an American vessel containing ammunition. The explosion severed the wire communications of Halifax. Many Lives663 words
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Article611 1917-12-10 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Official BtportLondon, Dcoember 8. An official message from Mesopotamia i stat a t—- We pursued the Turks as far as i Karalepeh village, twenty five miloa to tbe north of Bali Abbas to which the enemy was driven on Wednesday after a sharp engagement, The pursuit611 words
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Article638 1917-12-10 8 Accused Bound Over. Owing to there having been a great deal of trouble among the drivers of motor-cars olyiDg for hire betwee the town and country distiicr* a petition was sometime ago sent to tbe C. P. 0. that a stand be erected at tbe junction of Prangin638 words
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Article303 1917-12-10 8 The F. M, 8. Government Gazette notifies the following ap 00 intments of, and leave granted to, officers in the Federal Government:— Mr. L. V. Fox, Assistant E'eotrical Engineer, to act as Electrioal Engineer Kuala Lumpur, owng to the absence on le.veof Mr. J. C. W. Matthews,303 words
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Article803 1917-12-10 8 THE ADVANCE IN SYRIA. Graphic Stobt, The following R uter (e grams to the Australian p*ptrs supplement those received in India by direct cable London, Nov 5. Mr, Massey, tbe well known war correspondent, has te>g apbed a atiriiug despatch with regard to General Aienby’a surprise803 words
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Article169 1917-12-10 8 Ex-Queen Sophia's Epithet. Atleus N. v. 6 Ex Q Sophia’s correspondence is incomplete, as the wireless telegrams are oii«*iog She described the bloody even's in Athens on December 1 1 st year as splendid victory over four great Powers, and asked the Germtn-Bu gar forces would be Buffi169 words
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Article618 1917-12-10 8 German Offer to France London, November 7, Tbe Pe’is oorrpppondent of the Manchester Guct'dian confirms the message sent, on 0 t' her 26 v th** M«'an co»respondent of tfce London Daily Tele raph concerning tbe Gerujau peaoi prop a 1 The cor-es-pord nt fcdds t M. Brian wished618 words
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Article546 1917-12-10 8 Mb. Lees South’s Motion. LondoD, Not. 7. In tbe House of Commons jester day, Mr. H. B 8m th, Liberal member for Northampton, on th*rhird reading of the Fond Bill, moved as follows:—•• Provid. d satisfactory guarantees are cb’aind with regard to the independence aDd restoration546 words
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Article493 1917-12-10 8 Debate in the Lores. t iu tt Lonao November 8 n h9H us e. of Drds yesterday Lord Salisbury referring to the Industrial uS k, mmi.sion s r. port, said that it ghowJ Jtott the woikiog clashes distrusted the j Government, trade uuion their th r,dotd the wto]493 words
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Article166 1917-12-10 8 The following are tbe agenda for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to ba held on 11th instant,— 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. To consider and if approved to pas* Supplemental Budget No. 1/19 7 Business Fob Obdinabt Mkztiwg. 1. Any special166 words
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Article40 1917-12-10 8 The following programme of musio will be played at the Esplanade, to-day at 5 p.m, 1 Overture Feat B’«Herman 2 G*bote My Sweetheart Sibofhil 8 Selection The Silver Slipper Myddleton 4 Walt* Amoureuse Berger March Toreador Blviert40 words
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Advertisement12 1917-12-10 8 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure li 6d,12 words
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Article171 1917-12-10 9 1 Secretary of the French ij.liMf Fund, sends us the following W* r behalf of the French Red Cross to PP cb wa gi™ P ublicit y ,or the ob j rfot "enioit deserving one Tho French R*d Cross appeals again to nnroiitv of charitable persons in171 words
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Article152 1917-12-10 9 A Gazette Extraordinary amende and adds in the procuration prohibiting the export rubber etc, as follows —(1) That the following headings should deleted (D) rubber (raw, waste, a d reclaimed) solutions containing rubber, j-dlies confining rubber, and any other preparations containin* rubber j but not including152 words
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Article15 1917-12-10 9 Serendah 29.059. Eamasan 16 580. UcaD Simpan 12,120, Bukit Kepong 8.708 lb.15 words
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Article549 1917-12-10 9 The total output of tbe Tronoh Mines, yd., from all sources for the mouth of November is piculs 1,348. The output of Tongkab Harbour for the week ended the 8th iust. was twenty-eight ton*. Messrs i Lean A Co, are officially informed that the output from Ipoh Tin549 words
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Article797 1917-12-10 9 Inspection bt G. O C. HEM jir-General D. H. Ridou‘, General-Offic r Commanding Troops, 8. 8. and F M S, accompanied by Captain W. D. f Y*tes, Staff Officer, inspected the Penan? Volunteers on thr- E r- lanade on Saturday and t •Iso during the field operations yesterday.797 words
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Article162 1917-12-10 9 The Collector of Customs, Calcutta, draws the attention of shippers to th*prohibition of the export to all destinations of tin plates and receptacles made from tin plates The prohibition does not apply to tio ooverings of goods packed 6ither in old receptacles or in coverings made from162 words
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Article216 1917-12-10 9 A correspondent write» to our Kuala Lumpur coDtempo'sry: Turning over the pages of a D ary the o»hqr d»y I found under date of August l9t, 1897. the following record of the leading t ffi dais ia S“l»ngor at that time Resident, J. P. Rodger (dead). Government216 words
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Advertisement427 1917-12-10 9 _)C TZDC DO IT’S GOOD TO FEEL TIRED after healthy exercise but if that tired feeling does rot disa: pear a ter a s its abnottnal. It means that you are anuemic or debilitated, that you need a tonic to build up your thin blood. Or. Williams’ Pink Pills for427 words
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Advertisement258 1917-12-10 9 WHOOPING COUGH and Babies' Bronchitis Cu ed by veno s lightning cough cure No cough sufferer old or young can taka Vino's L’ghtning Cough Cure without b j mfit. In whooping cough its quick, sura relief is t'U'y startling. Mothers who do not know Veno’s often think that whooping cough258 words
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Advertisement484 1917-12-10 9 I SAY EMPHATICALLY That Sciatica, that moat excruciating of maladies can ba cured! Little’S Oriental Balm cured me. after fire years of misery. "It will cure you That voices the sentiment of one grateful patient. Thousands of others are ready to join in the oborns of praising this remarkable dispeller484 words
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Article622 1917-12-10 10 A NEW DISCOVERY. A century ago we did not know for certain the distance of a single star. It w&t in 1839 that the great problem of determining the distances of the stars was first successfully overcome, almost simultaneously by Bessel, a German working at Konigsberg, and622 words
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Article207 1917-12-10 10 Monday, Dbcbmbbe 10. Town Band, Esplanade. Wbdnbsdat, Decbmbbb 12. Town Band, Esplanade. Thursday, Decbmbbb 13. “Our Day” Entertainment by Taiping Convent* Saturday, Decembbr 15, “Our Day” Entertainment by Taiping Convent. Sunday, Decembbr 16. 3nd in Advent. Evidence continues to accumulate of the determination of our prisoners in207 words
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Advertisement445 1917-12-10 10 THONOH MINES LIMITED, (iNOOBPCBATBD IK IXOLiND.) DIVIDEND No. 48. A Dividend of 2/- per share less income tax 5/* in the A has been declared payable n London on December 21st and will be paid loaally on the arrival of the list of iiegiatered Shareholders from the Home Office, J.445 words
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Advertisement65 1917-12-10 10 Ia a hot climate such as this harmful batteria multiply very quickly and that is the reason of stomach and bowel complaints being bo prevalent. These troubles are are difficult to cure unless the right medicine be taken. WOOD’S GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is a medicine of sound curativo properties and65 words
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Advertisement226 1917-12-10 10 3p?| 4 *338? EaKaaBE —..'**y/.' < ajeas. p*$«w co^^c<>ooc<>o^ooc^oooooo<><>o<> 0 hi .4 tPTI/' ’I 0 0 0 s o s 0 v' 0 »i 0 0 0 o Ka 1 «2 The only Tyres holding the R. A. C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or 0 punctures. S v226 words
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Article1981 1917-12-10 11 The Catholic Herald writes: lu EufcUnd tb- j .11« were definitely closed to tbe child ia 1908, and the whole burden of baying the eTer-inoreasing numbers ot juvenile offenders from the enterglemeats ot tbe law and criminal snrrouudings was thrown on an elaborate system of1,981 words
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Advertisement281 1917-12-10 11 E. O. Hotel. ■:o:« SPECIAL TIFFIN WEDNESDAY SATURDAY. -wrif, a a «sßmxr xir an:u»«rB» i LARGE QUANTITIES OF t Estate Requisites Supplies Always stocked. FOR PRICES PLEASE APPLY TO: 0 ESTATE SUPPLIERS COMMISSION AGENTS. 243, Beacli street, Penally;Telephone 743. MOO VOL BRITISH MADE THE STAIN REMOYER It will remove IROW-M281 words
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Advertisement42 1917-12-10 11 Early Golds. Be careful of tbe colds you take at this time of tbe year. They are particularly dsn* K°rous. A. neglected cold may mean a win* ter-long oold. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at onoe. For tale by all diepeneariea and dealers.42 words
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Advertisement866 1917-12-10 11 Shaftesbury HQTa cure NOW Under entirely new management SPECIAL K Tea FOB MONTHLY TIFFINS Satisfaction guaranteed Phone 953. NOTICE. A LIST OF APPLICATIONS for public house licences tor the year 1918 to be considered at the meeting of the Board of |'h Lc«osirg Jubt c»» on Wednesday, the 19 n866 words
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Advertisement1214 1917-12-10 12 p. BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAlLlNGS(Under"Contract with Hu Majesty’s Government.) The'Company’s MAIL; SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present «upended V emit o a far x u« a/V/AM potu j Pemengers for Europe ere hooked via Bombay ae1,214 words
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Supplement to the “Straits Echo."
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Article278 1917-12-10 13 [REUTER’S SERVICE.] £a the Caucasus. Loadcn, Dc. 9, Liter. A liter Russian wireless report states General KorniU ff is attack n? in two places in tbe Caucasus, Central Rada and Ukraine, draw.ng tbe troops to the D»n region and biodeung the di-tiibution of tbe Bolshevik suppressive military forces.278 words
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