Straits Echo, 4 February 1918
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Title Section35 1918-02-04 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. fOl- I(} $3O Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 4th FEBIIUAKY, 1918. Single Copy, IO cents. No. 28,35 words
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Advertisement1317 1918-02-04 1 V -'7 *r s. S -> i.- r r *5 M "iLKIpA I s> «4 "CSf "I# iffS- B s-».« n'r '.Jr. °f *HICH 13 Wt Bt U AT <&&; *’«rcr 7T"rot u e For Chinese NEW YEAR. Send your car early to avoid duappoiutineiit for painting or vainiibing. We1,317 words
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Advertisement9 1918-02-04 1 ATTr> u* o ft tvyu A vm y®) NATIiM9 words
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Advertisement87 1918-02-04 2 02 r%V 9ft C'-: VW Y «50 w m #a &2X JV?* H Ei my' t'J/ fv La v 4 £te., W- 3g!r- *js #> g m J >r. I: <3 *j jk*>> i" ,v '4». ’i i* i 02 f,--r r* ID <-.:v 3 2/. > r s?.v 'tJ87 words
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Article2981 1918-02-04 3 BY FAMOUS GERMAN GENERiL, ‘Hazy Gaembjit of Idealism’ Cotees Real Motives, [Bplow is a r some of Deductions from the World-War,” a book by General von Freytag- Loringhoven, Quartermaster General of the German Army when Falkenhayn was its Chief of irtaff, which appeared a short time ago2,981 words
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Advertisement194 1918-02-04 3 NEW CARS IN STOCK. WAYERLEY. LONDON BUILT LIGHT CAR OF THE HIGHEST GRADE. liaiMrogar L-'e'.t Mo:Ie L fitted with Mugoeto ignition nod Electric liirhtePETSCL CONSUMPTION 28/30 MIL33 PS3 3ALL0\ T PULLMAN. I K r.r Bit ha! ha» alw.ya stood a» d itatd* it -d#y f 0 ela»N.e*l aust. w. L8.se,194 words
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Advertisement12 1918-02-04 3 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Wood’a Great Peppermint Cere 1«. 6d12 words
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Advertisement604 1918-02-04 3 Do you Suffer with Rheumatism? Hab this terrible, nerve-racking, painful Ai'ment fastened itself upon you? Don’t lose bore. Here's succour for you. Little 8 Oriental Balm has cured thon--ao<iw or mv-ier**e chronic case* of RheuQi'isOi ‘inonK theoa tiundreds of oasei were pronounced hopeless by doctors, itj. ugh t is wonderful604 words
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Article1017 1918-02-04 4 Tun AuiruiX Oiiuu Mmtiv«. Tbe annual meeting of the Singapore Sporting Clnb waa held on Friday. The ohairman, Mr. G. U. Farrant, presided over a email attendance. Thoee present included Meaara. A. W, Vick. G. E. K Mugliaton, Francis Graham, H, M. Cantrell, W. G. Hennings, G.1,017 words
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Article167 1918-02-04 4 Paris, January 30, Rubber ii quoted at 2a 3}dd. The Inter —Allied Conference had to-day its first meeting in Versailles. Daring the air-raids on London, there were 47 killed and 169 wounded. Fifteen enemy aeroplanes tried to make a new raid this evening- There was no victim167 words
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Article201 1918-02-04 4 Under the War Tax Ordinance, the following divisions are established i Settlements of Singapore (excluding Christmas Island,) Penang, Malacca and Libuan and the District of Christmas Island. The following are approved as auditor* for the purpose ef certifying statement» delivered under section 12 of the Ordinance, and201 words
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Article485 1918-02-04 4 The Geneva Convention Aot 1911 (Colonies) Order in Council 1917 oomea intc force in the Colony from Friday, by direction of H. E. the Governor. This provides for the adaptation of the Act as follows (1) The powers by the said Act vested in the485 words
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Advertisement12 1918-02-04 4 Far Childraa’i Hacking Oongh at Night, Waad* Qraat Pappanniat Ovra la, 64.12 words
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Advertisement143 1918-02-04 4 i- j-t y*> > '< T* THE EjSj2l2S^^ SJS55SSESiE3Ei i R3 ■53 SI Leading Penang Boot Store. m v/ «sS4 5? *3 3 IN ALL VARIETIES Of Jrf 9E3 ra m m Kt fi'l i’M al ra si ra 0 is S3 r-.'i V# ki ft 3 4# E K143 words
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Advertisement35 1918-02-04 4 Why It SeUt. Coa h Remedy i« the Urge.t .elhrg oongh medicine in the world to-day became it doe« exactly what a coueb ■■PPoeed to do. It .top. the f, he ld «peed* For d35 words
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Advertisement464 1918-02-04 4 Good Returns and Save Weed)".. TWO CROPSJNONE YE AR. Robust* Coffee Nurseries A#f 18 months each tree K i Te8 v* Aer of thousands of seeds^ Liberian Coffee Nurseries at 24 months each tree tnres of thousands of seeds T A1 Routing 6 feet br 6 feet With the low464 words
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Article1103 1918-02-04 5 Pbo-Notb Dispute Cash, Judgment wa« delivered last week by Mr. Justice L. M, Woodwaid, in the fourth case relating to the affairs of Phuab K m Hoo, a wealthy lady who died in March 1917, in which Ang Teik S m, the admiuietrator of the E-t*t' claimed on1,103 words
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Article530 1918-02-04 5 Seafaring men run great risks in a war like this, some from the action of the enemy, tucb as the reported loss of the two ships in the Mediterranean at the end of the year, one a transport, with over six hundred lives lost. O530 words
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Article441 1918-02-04 5 Mb. Ezxchihl’s Team vs. Mb. Dunn’s Team The second match of tbe season wa~ played on tbe Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between Mr. Exeobiel’s team, composed of Officers and N.C Os. of the Penang Volunteers aud Mr. Dunn’s team, consisting of tbe rest of Penang. It was a batsman’s441 words
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Advertisement670 1918-02-04 5 0==- THE ONI Y HOUSE OF AMUSEMENT IN PENANG at the COLISEUM DRURY LANE, TE~a HOUSE OF niT. Programme for Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, 4th, 5ih <fc 6th, February, 1918 WAR War WarUI LIFE PHOTO FILM CORPORATION PRKSKNTS TWE ORDEALFIVE MASSIVE REELS IN TUB GREATE8T OF WAR DRAMA PATHE PRESENTS |VIILLS670 words
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Advertisement922 1918-02-04 5 A WANTED. N EFFICIENT CLERK fur a Bobber Estate. Apfly o, GOH TAlKCHEE SON. W-£L3VTB3D. EMPTY GLASS JA S which contiinrd Acetic acid. Apply stating quantity and price to Box No. 86, c/o Strait» Echo. WANTED. AN EXPERINCED Good salary to stait with. Capable men only need apply, Eastern Trading922 words
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Article, Illustration97 1918-02-04 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and public holidays*) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price Dally Local $BO per annum. Outstatlon Postage Extra. Mall Edition (PoatFree) $lB per annum. Cable Address: ECHO PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Eoho) aao. Printing Department 3a3. A. B. —All busioMa communication»97 words
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Article1315 1918-02-04 6 Speekicg with all the caution dictated by past experience ol tierman tricks, it really does seem thoroughly eatablished that there has b*en a serias of perfectly spontaneous and very serious •trikes in Germany. Even if we aocej>t as correct the limes' view that the agitation was in its1,315 words
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Article991 1918-02-04 6 There were many friends on board the < steamer to say goodbye to Mrs. Allen Dennys who, with her two children, is going to A Ceylon for a holiday. I t Mr. Mariapen, of the Education Office, j has succeeded chief clerk J. M. Lee, of the991 words
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Article947 1918-02-04 6 Qui Vivra, Verra. According to one accepted lard,», Apocalypse the war should come to» 1 at twelve noon sharp to-day n Perhaps, but we should not like it. though a trusting lad, o( An Army—Then and Now, Shakespeare in "King Benrv V»' the Duke of Westmoreland on r947 words
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Advertisement251 1918-02-04 6 Take care of the cents and the dollars will take care of themselves. OUR PRICES OF WONDERFUL SAVINCS. A Special display of suitable goods tor Chinese New Year. Gent* Lia’a Thraad SinglaM Fancy Shiita Whi’aTuuio Shirt... Fashionable Ties H bof. Leather Halts Caebmere 8ooks Up to-dat- Straw Hat Helmets by251 words
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Article1256 1918-02-04 7 [KsuTKa’s Thlborams J IXTENSIVE DISTURBANCES BARRICADES in BERLIN. Strikers' Committee Dissolved Locdor, February 1,7 pm. clb le from Amsterdam states Hrat the ilw coai».Ba«r .f «he Bt.lio di.t.iot ni (be Striker»’ Committee end pro hbiled it“ moet.Dß lb. .trike moTeu will ond*D(?er the publio safety.’’ men»1,256 words
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Article655 1918-02-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams REVIEW OF THE YEAR Statement by the First Lord London, February 2, 1 05 s.m. Sir E ic Geddes, First Lord of tbe Admiralty, stated in an intetview that be thought we are now sinking submarines as fast as Germany can build them. London, February655 words
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Article634 1918-02-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] The Raid on ParisLondon, February 1, 6.49 p.m. A French official report gives the □umbar of casualties in the air raid on Pari®, paiticulars of which were cabled yesterday, as forty five killed, of which thirty one deaths occurred in the city and fourteen634 words
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Article640 1918-02-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] £IR EDWARD CARiON. Pledges to Ulster 1 Loudon, February 1, 6 35 p.m, Sir Edwa d Carson has received a rousing reception in Belfast. He «aid in the course of a speech, that be had come (o consult with Ulster on a very serious situation.640 words
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Article473 1918-02-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams RAILS AND COUNTER RAID 3. Our January CapturesLondon, February 2. 12.50 a.m. f Sir Douglas Haig states that the enemy raided one of our posts in the neighbourhood cf the Ypres-Staden railway, A few of our men are missing. We beat off an attempt to the473 words
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Article25 1918-02-04 7 (From Our Own Correspondent-} London, February 1, The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/3 Ribbed Smoked 2/2$25 words
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Article69 1918-02-04 7 The follqjving articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 3.—Diduetioas From The World-War. 4—French Consular Telegrams, War Tax Matters. Use of the Red Cross. Singapore Sporting Club. 5. —Supreme Court. The Case of the Mirbau.” Cricket. B,—Telegrams. Penang Cricket Club. Penang Golf Club. Chinese Will Case. Shares.69 words
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Article42 1918-02-04 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-dej at <135.75, buyers no sellers, in Singapore, (refined) at,9136.25, buyers no sailors. The next meeting of the Ministering Children’s League will be held at 4-3 Q p.m., cn Firdaj, at the Free Sohool,42 words
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Article713 1918-02-04 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] In ths Occupied Districts London, February 2. Reuter has received from a trustworthy Belgian oitison, who escaped from V*ieneiennei an account of the appalling condition of the ocoupied districts of France from which little news ever reaches England, H confirms that a highly organised713 words
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Article195 1918-02-04 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Tha British Commend- 1 London. February 3. The military correspondent of the Observer learns that the British General S aff and 1 the Higher Command recognise the va U3 of 1 the naw machinery of the Versaillts Coun* I cil- The military leaders ia London,195 words
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Article175 1918-02-04 8 Mr. Kbaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the six companies for the morth of January, were:— The Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co. N. L. 125 tons. Weekly output from 27rh January to 2nd February beieg on 9 week 25 tons. Tin Bantong No Liability—Cubic vards175 words
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Article178 1918-02-04 8 A very attractive programme will be presented in to night’s change at The Empire Theatre." Ela Hall, The big star features to-night in a five reel Bine bird, Her Souls Inspiration a super production which gives great scope to the remarkable versatility and unique personality of the Favourite178 words
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Article236 1918-02-04 8 The following »r R the alt» rations in Messrs. A. A Anthony A Co’s Bhare list to-d*y Kelemak Rubber Estates $8 60 buyers »cd $9 srllers M«Uka Pinda Rubber Estates $2 55 buyers; Macdai/Ttkong (Sngaporr) 0-80 buyers and 090 sellers Asam Kumbang Tin Dredging 23r. 6d buyers and 245.236 words
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Article356 1918-02-04 8 Tennis Tournament. The following t<-s beem fix d for Wednesday, 6 h Febru >ry, 19’8. P*’rs —A 3 H II and L M Evm- v T E Wirfi Id a"d F M*ts n (4) R E Pr nt s aod E H Everest t? E E ICfambTe356 words
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Article644 1918-02-04 8 Annual General Meeting The Aonutl General Meetiog was h n !d on S*(u r day last in tin Club Houei at 6 45 p m. The R-port and Accounts for the yea r 1917 i were adopted aud the following offhers elected for the year 1918 viz644 words
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Article3212 1918-02-04 8 FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. More Medical Evidence Ia the Supreme Court this morning I aooD. before Mr, Ju tice L M. <Vondward. Senior Puisne Judge, the hearing was continued of a suit Ia th* goods ot Oboopg Cheng Ki*n, deceased, L m G« it T-ien N*ob, plaintiff r*. Lim3,212 words
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Article431 1918-02-04 9 INTER-ALLIED COUNCIL. Premiers Interviewed. Pariß, Frbiuary 3, 1.25 p m. The Inter-AUied War Committee held another meeting yesterday afternoon at Versailles. As oustomary only Generals in command of armies or forming part of the military High Council were present -together with the three Prime Ministers, Mr. Lloyd George,431 words
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Article146 1918-02-04 9 Figures for 1917* Paris, February 2, 10.10 p.tn. A report has been given of the general meeting of the Bank of France which shows that the gold cashed since the beginning of the war reached a value of 12,277.000,000 of which a total of f 288,000,000 was cashed146 words
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Article179 1918-02-04 9 [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, February 1, 6-35 p.m. At a bye-election at Prestwicb, Lieut. Cawley, the Coalition candidate, who is a son of the previous member who was raised to the peerage was elected by 8,520 votes against 2,832 received by the Conservative candicate. May. Food Shortage in Britain,179 words
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Article633 1918-02-04 9 CONCLUDING DAY'S RESULTS. (.Firm Our Own Correspondent') Euala Lumpur, February 21 The concluding day of the Selangor Baoes i was favoured with fine weather. The attendance was excellent and the going good. A. Parsons, who was riding Surge in the Second Race, was thrown off his saddle633 words
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Article1010 1918-02-04 9 Dr. Tuck's Position. Peking, January IS. The development of the plague situation duriDg the past two days has been curious, There have been two main points in connection with it. Oae has been the conflict* •og currents round the personality of Dr. Wu Lien-teh, and the1,010 words
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Advertisement482 1918-02-04 9 tIAlTHOID ROOFING. for Da®», reservoirs, filter be d8, factories, bungalows, bmkV business bl. -cks, coolie liD09 etc., etc. PABCO paint For the preservation of Iron and Steel. ENQUIRES 7 0 Siodilanfo Buttary <5 Go. pc, -trig. Sole Agents. 8. DAY watch 'Guaranteed 5 Years. Coot 8 DAYS with only ONE482 words
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Advertisement12 1918-02-04 9 For Children’* Hacking Congh at Night Woodi’ Great Peppemiat Onre la. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement49 1918-02-04 9 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to preaent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is net beyond anyene’s parse, and with a bottle of this liniment yoa are prepared far almost anything. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.49 words
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Advertisement410 1918-02-04 9 wvrmv oc DncDnc 30 IT'S GOOD TO FEEL TIRED after healthy exercise but if that tred feeling does not disa pear i after a night's sleep it’s abnormal It means that you are anaemic or debilitated, that you need a toni to build up your thin blood Dr. Williams’ Pink410 words
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Article1318 1918-02-04 10 Henry Newbolt (Constable)] - [By Henry Newbolt (Constable)] Sir Henry N wboit evokes many interests in his ntw Tolume. The first chapter, What is Poetry must lead invariably to argument, as there do not seem to be two people in the critical and creative world who agree upon1,318 words
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Article452 1918-02-04 10 Joint Shifting Polict. There is a considerable revival at present in Germany of the Central Europe pregaganda, bat this time on practical rather than theoretical lines. A large party of Austrian and Hungarian journalists have oeen touring Germany, and a conference bas just been held at Hamburg452 words
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Advertisement88 1918-02-04 10 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. When job have a bad cold job want a remedy that will not only give relief, bnt effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that U pleasant to take, remedy that contain! nothing injurious. Chamberlain*! Cough Remedy meet» all these requirement!, It acts on nature’s plan,88 words
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Advertisement71 1918-02-04 10 Digestive troubles. What a world of misery those worlds represent, and yet the disorder can quickly be corrected by a course of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE a medicine that is particularly efficacious in cases of indigestion. flatulen~e, acidity of the stomach. If you are affected in this Vay, buy a71 words
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Advertisement222 1918-02-04 10 If 1 V Since the The Allied Governments Have Bought Over ROYAL TYPEWRITERS To Equip their New Armies Compare the work and you too will choose the ROYAL Typewriter,—the machine that makes big organizations complete. STOCKED IN BRIEF, POLICY 8 FOOLSCAP SIZES BY THE SOLE IMPORTERS HUTTENBACH AND COMPANY. LARGE222 words
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Article2064 1918-02-04 11 > The YiotorUn to be an easy person to admire- Ha has now become an easy person to detest. That he thonght well of himself oannot be denied. Hia enemies, indeed, accuse him of a monumental smug* ness in comparison with which the confessions ,of Holy Willie savour2,064 words
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Advertisement152 1918-02-04 11 WONG KIM MUN, 773. Bl*hop_St- Penang. manufacturer of rubber stamps, brass seal COPPER PLATES. engraver, embossing press, f.TC., ETC. J0H BROTHfR* HITt JEYES PURIFIER. A Portland cement., Jeyes’ Disinfectants LION BRAND For Stable 8 Outhouses. Sold in 1, 2 and 5 gallon drums and 40 gallon casks. Ul&nds, Buttery Go.,152 words
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Advertisement12 1918-02-04 11 For Childraa’a Haoking Comgh at Night Woods' Qrtal Pappamist Omre la. W.12 words
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Advertisement49 1918-02-04 11 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it it not impossib'e to be prepared {or It. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm it not beyond anyone’s parse, and with a bottle of this liniment yoa are prepared for almost anything. For sala by all dispensaries and dealers.49 words
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Advertisement1430 1918-02-04 12 P. 0,—BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. K. P. M. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS(Undei Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) Tbs Company’s MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. Langsa, I elok Semawe, ~egli Ptb Het'iuary Sibolga Padang, Fenkoelen and Eataria 23'd1,430 words
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