Straits Echo, 18 February 1918
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1918-02-18 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. ,0L- 16. $3O Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 18th FEBIIUAKY, 1918. Single Copy, IO cents. No. 40.35 words
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Advertisement1281 1918-02-18 1 n i- lit' Wed natu For Chinese NEW YEAR. SemTyour car parly to avoid disappointment for painting or var nishing. We have brought out speci dities from Hongkong for our Painting Department. Send your car and it will convince you. Works guaranteed to your entire satisfaction. Michelin Stockists. BANKS Chartered1,281 words
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Advertisement18 1918-02-18 1 MSJ faint WBlCfl '»w' u AT s: U** NS FOI :<- §|s| j|§ I >’ic:*~. i£S3 i IP* hr!rf«18 words
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Advertisement36 1918-02-18 2 m swru OF EVERY v. *Z. r Momi Cases. Acetic Acid. English Tapping Knives. Changkols. Wire Mails. Cat (Brand) Axes. Box Strapping. Sodium Bi-Sulphite. Green Mosquito Wire Gauze. KATZ OTHERS, (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) PENANG. Sv36 words
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Article817 1918-02-18 3 Some of the “Umpteen Yarns Heard in the Y.M.A. And what can I do for you P. M said the a lady behind the counter. D’ye keep tooth biushes P asked the big t.'o.par, Yes.” I’d like one, please.” Certainly 1—and what kind would you like, a soft-haired one or817 words
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Article996 1918-02-18 3 For some time past the Germans have been trying to capital out of the fact that they are able to back their reports of air successes by pub ished lists giving detals of the British aeroplanes brought down behind their lines. These lists take rhe form of so996 words
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Advertisement391 1918-02-18 3 xHE EASIIHH PBODHCE EXCHANGE. XI Bmh Street, at the canter of Beach Sired and Church Street Chant. CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers, The 211th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Thursday, the 21st February, i9»B. hjciion Sales of Rubber h*U twict a week, on every Monday and Thursday. Sale391 words
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Advertisement96 1918-02-18 3 By Lieut. Goodohild, (Jarrolda. Is. 3d. net.) Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When you bare a bad oold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that ia pleasant to take, a remedy that contain! nothing icjuiious. Chamberlain a Cough Remedy96 words
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Advertisement684 1918-02-18 3 oc DC DncDncr TZDC n DISTRESS AFTER EATING Nature s way of telling you that your digestion is out of order. Proper diet and a good tonic will correct most cases. Like every other organ the stomach depends on the blood for its energy and its action ia controlled by684 words
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Article7632 1918-02-18 4 THIBD QUARTERLY MEETING. I oi port ant Discussions and Decisions. Ths third quarterly general meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Associa lion was held at the Krian Club, Parit Buntar, yesterday. There were present Messrs. J W. Kennedy (Vice President) in the Chair, J Cruickshanks, E7,632 words
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Advertisement48 1918-02-18 4 THE SWASIHYA SAHAYA PIUS. Are the surest and most eflica'-iosa for Nerrous Debility, Bodily We»K“ Sleeplessness, Wasting Disease*» 1 Exhaustion, etc. etc. .^qf They are unriralled in restoring L HEALTH and are A BOON tor V» enjojrment of HAPPY LIFE. Sol* T*a Putano £?>*u SiAJff 40 Okmrok f"**48 words
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Article522 1918-02-18 5 AUSTRIA’S FINANCES. Pari®, February 16, 12 5 p.m. The Easier Nachri.htcn, examining thf I fiaanc al couditious ot Austua-Hunga y I «8 shi.wu by the report of a general meeting I ,f the State Bank held last D cember, refloat ks that the circulation of bank notes exceeded522 words
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Article536 1918-02-18 5 So much d°p*-i da upon tbe future of edncatit nin this Colony that no excuse :s need* d for again referring Jo it and he priue pks tb»t are gradually emerging lro.u the d suasion of the subj ct m E ‘glai d It is true that536 words
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Article176 1918-02-18 5 Wd have to thank tha honorary secretary f tae Puket Our Day Littery 19 8 for the t llowing particulars of the results of this lottery Toe total amount sub'Crib c d was Ticals 44,500 and the drawing took place at cie vic°-Consulate, Puket on176 words
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Article263 1918-02-18 5 Paris, Feb 13 I Lieutenant Mornet delivered hi* speeoh for the prosecution in the BjIo Aff sir and asked for the death penalty against Bo'o. Paris Feb 14 Marshal J if e was elected unanimously a member of the French Academy. The Oounsel for the defence presented263 words
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Article296 1918-02-18 5 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday the 20 b iost Ohampioo«hit—C King» A V Perrin (5); R E P eDfi* v H W ugh (4) Biu|{kß B 8 H'll v ON Burnham (6). Singles C—J J L Harv-y v Phi'ip L* 9uer(7); W B own296 words
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Article111 1918-02-18 5 North Kedah Our Day” Gymkhana. The programme of the above event which is to take place on March 30, the opening day of the big E .star fe e which is to be held at Alor Star and to which all the world with his wife and biby have been111 words
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Article60 1918-02-18 5 Latest Quotations. Tin (uDrefin«»d) is quoted here to-day at $146 50, no business done and in Singa-po-n, (re-fined) at $148.50, business done, (160 tons sold), Messrs. Boustead Co. inform ns that the following were the quotations for Rubber on spot in London on tbe 16th inst. received60 words
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Advertisement127 1918-02-18 5 W-A-KTTED An experienced factory ASSIoTaNT to take charge of a Rubber Factory (16 fl P. no*r SaDgei Pntaoi. Qjod Commission ff-*rtd to energetic men on robber treated for clients. S curiiy required Apply stating salary expected, with copies of recent testimonials to The Manager, S E O. Co-, Sungei Patani,127 words
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Advertisement550 1918-02-18 5 B W- Sh GOOD-EVENING OR GOOD-NIGHT But where aie you i;oiri" TO-NIGHT Why the COLlSv UM" the on y pi e or delight. For features we are second to none, with r of laughter in “CHARLIE CilAL** I ton by t. n. DKURY UNE i he House of Merit COLISEUM550 words
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Article256 1918-02-18 6 [REUTER’S SERVICE!. PENANG. JBth FEBRUARY, 1918. T he Central Powers and Russia. Zurich, February 14. A semi-official Vienna stitemeot expresses alarm at the fate of the Austnac p-isoae.s mRjssi* It states they are fe< without means of subsistence and the Bjlsh-vik Government is incapable of organism* moans for256 words
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Article, Illustration97 1918-02-18 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and public holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price Daily Local $BO per annum. Outstation Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB per annum. Cable Address: "ECHO PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586. Printing Department 3A3. N.B. —All busineaa communications97 words
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Article1448 1918-02-18 6 Io regard to the mac-power problem now exercising all minda at Home, there U one tspeci of war which in theory we all admit, but which in practice we are all, iao'uding Colonel B-pington, anxious to keep out of aight. This is the fact that war1,448 words
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Article879 1918-02-18 6 Mr. Percy McDermott, of Jebong Estate, ppsnt the week-end in Penang. Mr. and Mrs. W. Peel and Mr. and Mrs Cavendish have been staying up Penang Hill The death is recorded of Mr. H.C.W. Hal), of the Island Trading Co., Ltd., at Labuan The Hon. Mr. R.879 words
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Article756 1918-02-18 6 Dora and the Colonel. Colonel Repington was fairly saying pretty well what he liked ZZ while he remained nnder the .jTj 1 wing of Lord Northcliff*. bat now has only a peeress, Countess Bathuit protect him that other sturdy jealous lady Dona quickly D J d upon bin.756 words
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Article76 1918-02-18 6 (From Our Own Correspond ft) London, February I*. The prioes in the London Rubber M* l to-dav were: 0 Pale Crepe Diamond Smoked Sheet London, Februaryr 15. Pale Crepe Ribbed Smoked 1 Niw Adtiutisikmt.— The Family Bmefit Booiety 9B t Mr. M. Gopal Das being appointed in76 words
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Advertisement352 1918-02-18 6 USE BATE’S TYRES. CHEAP IN PRICE, EXCELLENT IN QUALITY. Freah Stock Just 17 eceived, fcJSlfe 4 '1 I M riJ IVi f.LU Bicycle Cover Wy vern red centre, $3-75. Bicycle Cover “All Weather” $4-26. Bicycle Tube Pure Para Rubber $1-75. Motor Cycle Cover, “Special Heavy” $17-50. Motor Cycle Tube “Special352 words
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Article1419 1918-02-18 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] debate OK PadfLsts Hfiwllj Diftaioi 1,00(1», Febro.iJ IS, 10.50 p.m. ,k, debits in tbe Hoom ol Common. ,k Ada».., Mr.B.D.Hol*. Liberal 08 L for the Hexham Division of S.'.b.rl.oa, mo,ed amend mrnt I ,h,t tbe Sup.«me W.r Conootl ooneer«d with the L.k ef1,419 words
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Article693 1918-02-18 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] ADMIRALTY RETURNS. Nineteen Ships Lost London, February 13, 6-25 p m, An Admiralty report states that the arrivals during the week numbered 2,401 1 and the sailings 2,274 1: Total 4,675 h Thirteen vessels over 1,600 tons and six under that tonnage were sunk, making a693 words
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Article645 1918-02-18 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] GENERAL LIVELINESS. Bombs on NanoyLondon, February 13, 4 35 p.m. A French communique reports fairly considerable artillery activity in the region of Pinou and north-wfist of Rheims. We i made successful raids east of Auberive and in the Vosges. I Enemy aircraft last night dropped several645 words
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Article699 1918-02-18 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] RAIDS AND PATROL ENCOUNTERS Sir Douglas Haig's BeportLondon, February 13, 12 45 p.m. i Sir Douglas Haig reports that we made a successful raid to the sooth-east of Hargiooort. Thera were patrol enoounters to the •oath-east of Lena and hostile artillery firing at Ipeby and Ypres,699 words
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Article380 1918-02-18 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, February 14, 4-10 a.mA message from Amsterdam says that according to tha latest indication in the German press, M. Trotsky’s latest move has caused the greatest dissatisfaction and suspicion in Germany where the highest quarters are busy conferring to find a eolation to the380 words
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Article248 1918-02-18 7 The following artioles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 3. —Soma of the "Umpteen Tarns." British Aviation. 4. —M. P. A. A. 5. —Education in Malaya. Puket Our Day Lottery 1918. French Consular Telegrams. P. M. A. A* Havas Service. North Kedah "Our Day” Gymkhana. P.0,0. Tennis248 words
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Article446 1918-02-18 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, February 15. TheKing, inspecting in London panel inscribed “Tbe Triumph of Labour”, whioh the British Trades Unionists are presenting to the American Federation of Labour, ohattud at length and informally wiOi the different representatives of the Labourites asking about the welfare of446 words
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Article44 1918-02-18 8 Tbe following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade to-day at 5 p.m. i—1 Fantasia Flying Dutchman Wagner 2 Two Step Tbe Darkie Boatmen Archer 3 Selection The Messenger Boy Kappey 4 Walts Iiylle Wuldteufel 5 March Krummboltz Bartay44 words
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Article124 1918-02-18 8 At the Empire. Eddie Polo’s feats of strength and fighting oan be seen in to-night’s instalments of The Gray Ghost and when onoe he is in action he will always be in tbe thick till the end of this great story. In Episodes three and four The Warning124 words
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Article288 1918-02-18 8 The above show present* an unusually strong bill in to-night’s change with "Bexton Blake of Scotland Yard in the earlier show and further fare new reels of the Mystery of the Doable Cross”. Supporting films inolude Paste” in four parts, "Charlie Chaplin by the Sea”and Wiffles trioks the288 words
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Article562 1918-02-18 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Statement in the Commons. Loodoo, February 14. In the House of Commons Lord Robert Ceoil stated that tbe Government proposed to consult the Allies regarding tbe aotion that could b 3 take cot jointly in view of tbe Red Cross appeal for the discontinuance of562 words
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Article267 1918-02-18 8 Final Dividend 25%. C From Our Own Correspondent?) Singapore, February 18. An the Sung=ii Gau meeting, the Chairman said that the policy of the Board would be to pursue the manager’s recommendations to hasten on the work of prospecting in order discover if there were further surplus267 words
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Article320 1918-02-18 8 [Reuter's Telegrams] Mr- Hughes's PositionSydoey, February 13. At a meeting of tbe Couocil of tbe National Assooistion a resolution declaring tbat tbe interests of the Commonwealth and tbe National Party required the resignation by Mr. W. M. Hughes of tbe Premiership and the* leadership of the National Party320 words
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Article611 1918-02-18 8 Bukit Keporg 8 890, Kamasan 19,174. Ssrendab 28 672, Ucan Simpan 12 880. Didsbury 12.600. Tbe rate of mortality in the Settlement I Singapore for tbe week ended February 2 was 37 64 p?r mile of the popnUtion. The total number of deaths was 267, of which611 words
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Article1087 1918-02-18 8 Our correspondent, A Straitsbornt Chinese,” in his letter appearing in yesterday's istu j baa taken tbe trouble tu suggest a detailed amerne on waicn an enactment could be baaed, whereby tbe local Chinese could ba afforded tbe bentfirs tf a rhey law regulating their mirruges. Ir oarainiy1,087 words
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Article381 1918-02-18 8 Tbe F. M. S Government Gazette of 15 h instant, mentions trie following appointmerit;: Mr. L. Rivmin, an Offinr of Class V, h is b*en app »i ,ted to act as R v nue Auditor, Sela >gor. Negri 8*mbil*n and P*ha g, Class IV with tff.ot381 words
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Article659 1918-02-18 8 Da Wu Likn-tbh’s Position, Information reacbed us yesterday that the authorities responsible for tackling this plague question have at last managed to get some little intelligence instilled into them. TVy have at last consented to allow Dr Wu Lien-t«h to return to Peking, but even lu659 words
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Article928 1918-02-18 8 Fraser's Shar e Rep ort. Tbflrfl Di] 1 raoob b f P P ‘l> H GaU N r 1«-. “u Uiorui.l *g.uu to.(i* y fi ojuiiiiU-j a uuil aurfcet and C? 1 < ihHWstk w*r« lea8 *h» re VV-11K8 8bew »u*d»4Q0iii» 110 Am *t $-3.15, Kiau Association* 1 w* r928 words
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Article2182 1918-02-18 9 COURT’S DECISION AND AWARD. Jadgment was delivered on Saturday in the Supreme Court by Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward, Senior Puisne Judge, and Messrs, Allen Dennys (for the Penang Harbour Board) and Cbeah Kee Ea (for Ooi Sean 8wee, the claimant) who sat aa aaaeaaora in2,182 words
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Advertisement227 1918-02-18 9 0 X DCZDC DCZDC DC DC DOCZK NEW STOCK. “CILLETTE” SAFETY RAZOR BLADE.s In packets of twelve blades. Price $2.25 per packet. ICY HOT SPECIALITIES. v a* M i m i* g#i> p:*t* U f 111 cfett n .trwo gr >’ n#} c f VS -If Jilt J w 0227 words
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Advertisement51 1918-02-18 9 Why It Sells. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the largest selling cough medicine in the world to-day because it does exactly what a coneb remedy is supposed to do. It stops the cough by ouring the oold, aad does it speed ily and effectual]?. For sale by all dii poMariefl u451 words
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Advertisement419 1918-02-18 9 To Suffer cr Not to Suffer Tbfr*' >• only one answer. Lrm.i'a Oriental Balm has forever banished the need to Buff r. K f )eom»ri<ro, swollen, painful joint», wnkent d muscles,the most unbearable and pum disappear at the soothing toach of this renowned remedy. Jast rab iu LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM419 words
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Article466 1918-02-18 10 It seems to as that there is considerable danger that in dethroning the Molcch of Prussian Militarism we shall set up the Dagon of British officialism in its place. Officialdom has never had such an orgy as it is now enjoying, and to say that it is wallowing466 words
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Article503 1918-02-18 10 But granted that the Army receives due political help front an enlightened statesmanship, we must still face the fact that, before America can give us any help, the next few months will place upon our shoulders a heavier strain than we have yet had to bear. Where503 words
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Article851 1918-02-18 10 Moke Embarhab ed j h EELLIagKEN’Ti THn Goimany at tue outbreak of aathofl ti»i 5 70U 000 trained men between v? r -1 aud 45 j and oat of 600 000 lga of are Drought up annual, tor the army. Her total dead J o lr 6t I851 words
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Article162 1918-02-18 10 A Clean Peace. A dean peace is an phrase, bat we are not q» ite what it means, any mere than v-d!ed war.” In the peroration f these phrases occur, Mr. Aeqmtn mbiguou*, we may be quite aure,den«n We fear that no peace that cm this war oan be clean:162 words
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Advertisement46 1918-02-18 10 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prerent an aoeiuent, bat it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s pnrse, and with a bottle of this liniment yon are prepared for almost S o, h bT U46 words
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Advertisement136 1918-02-18 10 uj n 1 iace The Allied Governments Have Bought Over k r TYPEW 7b 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: HUTTENBAC I «a OS.136 words
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Article2361 1918-02-18 11 The expend ture of tha Government is approximately fifty million pounds per we*k, whilst its receipts from taxation of all kinds (more than trebled since J914) are, on an average throughout the year, little over twelve million pounds per week. The expenditure is certain to continue2,361 words
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Advertisement680 1918-02-18 11 "7,M*» i r J >'K.K i ?»r: i tl* p tjttf U*' flko- r--*«l t° A Mu* itw > 0 Borden s Eagle Brand Condensed Milk has no Equal. LARGE TINS I FULL WEIGHT OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE 1 cottoenfs ■m *^TTi*r ft Connel Brothers Coy. Pole Agents I! Hengmoh Hongke Co.,680 words
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Advertisement11 1918-02-18 11 How to Pay for th* War. AlUa wid Unwin, 6«, not.11 words
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Advertisement353 1918-02-18 11 GROSS HERMANOS MALAGA, SPAIN. I SHIPPERS OP HIGH CLASS PRODUCE AND GRGCBRT LINES, INCLUDING I RAISINS DRIED FIGS, ALMDNDS NUTS. LEMONS, GRAPES, OLIVES, PURE OLIVE SALAD OIL, WINES, CHICKPEAS, ANISEED, CUMIN SEED. Ete. Reliable Ageats wasted ia all large tawaa Highest refereaees aad samples en applicative. Write for oar Illustrated353 words
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Advertisement1290 1918-02-18 12 P. 0.—BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL AND PA8SENGER SERVICE8. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS(Undei“Contract with His Majesty’s Government.) The Company’s MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. r»wn£orn for Europe are booked via Bomb*} as opportunity offers and as far as accommodation is available.1,290 words
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