Straits Echo, 22 April 1918
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1918-04-22 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. $3O Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 22nd APJiIL, 1918. Single Copy, lo cents. No. 9835 words
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Advertisement1513 1918-04-22 1 /‘i 231. pH V :u t* i m VH iiMi M fcaD 73 J5 §1 Hi o i o LL. T3 ca o O Jg ‘3 o X S CO bO jd O bo CM O CS .s OK u -X3 a 60 QQ o < a, X _c a1,513 words
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Advertisement8 1918-04-22 1 ISas®* uiifP* sfc*»r.»« os? •ter S ss 58 words
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Advertisement32 1918-04-22 2 OF EVERY Momi Cases. Acetic Acid. English Tapping Knives Changkols. Wire N ails. Cat (Brand) Axes. Box Strapping. Sodium Bi-Sulphite. Green Mosquito Wire f (Incorporated in Straits Settlements.) PENANG >»• < Si 5 rv32 words
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Article1227 1918-04-22 3 The Aims of I a hour By Arthur Henderson, M.P. Headley. Is. net. Mr Henderson’s small book is a commentary on. or in the classical sense an apology for, the reconstructed Labour i Party and its two programmes of national i apd international reconstruction A proI1,227 words
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Article603 1918-04-22 3 Ringoon is said to be miking a determined effort to revive wooden shipbuilding on a large scale. There was launched on the 14th ultimo at Duneedaw, the headquarters of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Company which has a large fleet of handsome river steamers which ply to Mandalay Bhamo603 words
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Advertisement359 1918-04-22 3 DCDDCDECDC DC Girl’s Complcx'on DCIDn Indigestion and thin blood are the causes of unsightly erupi An a frirl’a f ar*c* f i: w tions and pimples a g' r 8 ace Because these eruptions are so *▲l. m 1 xin I (tlltm fl t)/l H /"W tar. > w* A.359 words
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Advertisement89 1918-04-22 3 Chamber Iain's Cough Remedy. When yon bare a bad oold you want >-Finedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent core, a remedy that i> pleasant to take, a remedy that con* tains nothing injurious. Chamber'ain’s Cough Remedy meets all tb'se requirement!. It acts on89 words
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Advertisement346 1918-04-22 3 E, 0. Hotel. SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY SATURDAY j Motor Cars Motor Cycles. !(1917 MODELS) For Immediate Delivery MOTO.I CARS:— a Equipped 1 Self SU with tar ten. Oakland, Maxwell, Briscoe, Pullman and Chevrolet. High-tension Magneto, Electrio lights, Electric Horns, and Five or Two iSeater. OTOR CYCLES:“Harley Davidson”—that beat the346 words
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1896 1918-04-22 4 Public Muutino at Chinish Towh Hall. A meeting of the Chinese communi'y was held in the Chinese Town Hall on Friday, the 19th April afternoon, over 500 being present, including Messrs. Qaah Beng Eee (Chairmsn), LoBeng Quang, Goh Taik Cbea, Lim Seng Hooi, Yeoh Paik Tatt,1,896 words
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Advertisement200 1918-04-22 4 I Whiteaway’s Noted Boot Store, PENANG. THE, 0ueml THE PRICE *< ORIENT” BRAND. Jn Tan, Willow or Black Box Calf, ORIENT Shoe*, plain or derby front*, exact to illustration, made in medium or broad toe, stocked in sizes and half fixes. $9.25 PER PAIR. THE otex THE PRICE “REX” BRAND200 words
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Advertisement50 1918-04-22 4 Why It Sells. Chamberlain's Ceagh Remedy ia the largest telling cough medicine in the world to-day became it doea exactly what a cough remedy ia supposed to do. It atopa tb oongh by oaring the cold, and doaa it speed ily and effectually. For sale by all di»paasariaa and dsalara.50 words
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Advertisement684 1918-04-22 4 municipal notice The Commissioners of Qeor tv SMSL fa epir 8 (1) Rebuilding old Destructor and con aUuctmg new roo f and ot£ (2) Cement Concrete Drains at Scott" Road, &e ou (3) Alterations to houses Nos 375/3QT Beach Street for back lane with drams to both side of back684 words
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Article1133 1918-04-22 5 -m I Writirg to the B.T. oo the labour problem, 0 I*’ Behar Planter a nabob from the indigo I country, more than distinguishes himself, in g I fact be nearly extingu s'tes himself, and is in I danger of being cut down, for, deploring the1,133 words
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Article305 1918-04-22 5 r Robert Hudson, Chairman of the Finance Committee of the British Red Cross Society, has sent the following kindly appreciation of the generous acknowledgment from Malaya of the work of humanity that fhe Red Cross carries on to Sir Arthur Young. Thu Order of St. Thu John305 words
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Article268 1918-04-22 5 Exciting Chase by Police, A cruel murder was committed at Bagan Jermal yesterdav afternoon, when a Chinaman, named Ng Tung Choon, a basket uitker, killed three inmates of a house, two of whom were children, with an axe. It appears that the alleged murderer bad a di-pute268 words
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Article57 1918-04-22 5 Owing to alterations in the shipping, these entertainers will not be able to appear to-morrow, but to-night will give their show at the Town Hall. Playgoers who bad booked for to-morrow may their tickets tc-night or can reclaim their money, a course which is not advised as the57 words
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Article172 1918-04-22 5 Monday, April 22 Town Band, Esplanade The ‘’Cameos,” Town Hall, Tuesday, April 28. St. George, Wednesday, April 24 Town Band, Esplanade. P. A M. Meeting, Kuala Lumpur. Friday, April 26, Town Band, Esplanade. Full Moon. Saturday, April 27. M P. A. A. Annual General Meeting, Chamber of172 words
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Advertisement363 1918-04-22 5 wwwwrnmwwMwwwmTOwwwfwmm Ktf n ffwmwnwmrnmnrnwmww ?i 35; HI ,4 Programme of Destination and .Merit. 4 tor Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, /.pril 22nd, 23rd and 24th mpire Theatre HS The First Show. RED FEATHER FEATURE love aflame FIVE REELS HS SEfc rc-NIGHr 1 HE FUNNIEST L. Ko. EOMEDY FAKING FAKIRS 2 REELS363 words
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Advertisement509 1918-04-22 5 WAITED. A QUALIFIED CHINESE LADY TEACHER to teach English at tbf the "PciYu Gills’School” Northam Rond, Penang, Apply personally or in writting to Mrs. LEONG TEK KHEAN, 1a, Light Street, Penang. WANTED. Experienced planter, English, aged forty, is free to accept billet as manager of division Province Wellesley or Kedah509 words
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Advertisement540 1918-04-22 5 P. 8 0. S. N. Co. pASSEN^ERSrequiring accommodation to Europe should apply to the Company’s Agents. ADAMSON, GILFILLAN 8 Co. Ministering Children's League, Forthcoming Entertainment. A Variety Entertainment by the members of The Ministering Children s League will be given in the t'own hall ON MAY, 4th. at 5,30 p.m.540 words
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Article, Illustration98 1918-04-22 6 PUBLISHED DA XLY (Except Sundays and public holidays') AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 39, Bench Street, Penang Price s Dally Local $BO per annum. Outstatlon Poetage Extra. Mall Edition (Poet Free) $lB per annum* Cable Address: ""ECHO PENANG.' Telephone Noe. (Eoho) SB9. Printing Department 34J, 411 bu*in«a*98 words
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Article30 1918-04-22 6 ALLAn-Gn.anaT.ox. —On February 17, at Surbiton, John Hamilton, son of tbe late John Allan. Penan?, to Katherine Mary, daughter of R<jt J W and Mrs. Gilbertson Allitbwaite Vioarage, Grange-over-Sands.30 words
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Article1322 1918-04-22 6 The question of the manning of the! Dutch shipa taken over by the Britiah Government aeema to ba progress» g very slowly. Most people are of opinioa that it was a mistakd ever to have taken over the smaller interport Dutch ships, and tven thd two purely1,322 words
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Article71 1918-04-22 6 We regret to annouooe the death In aotion of Mr. A. Duncan, who was for several years on Malakoff Estate before goiog home to join the Army in 1916. Mr. Duncan who was in the Boottish Horse—attached to the BUok Watch—was killed on the Western front71 words
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Article984 1918-04-22 6 Mr. G. U. Fur rant, who hat been in j hospital in Singapore for a slight operation, is recovering well. Mr. Jnstice P. J. Sproule left for Malaooa on Saturday morning to preside at the resumption of the assizes there. e Mr, Gii 0. Dodd is appointed984 words
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Article964 1918-04-22 6 Malaya Lags Behind. Colombo is the latest centra to OMn Pasteur Institute. It is an old- standi public scandal that there is no ,„<>s establishment in the whole of Brit ih Malaya though a publio spirited Chinese offered to provide the capital o ot many yens ago. People964 words
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Advertisement275 1918-04-22 6 BRASS BEDSTEADS HEW DESIGNSPAY A VISIT to our New Showrooms PRITCHARD Co., Ltd., COMPLETE HOUSE FURNTUR'S Union Street, PEhANG. OCZ>nc lr DC DCZDC JU CD< flTTI PiTTflHDT^ Supplement to the “Straits Echo. [REUTER'S SERVICE], PENANQ. 22nd APRIL x918. THE WAR. 0 IN \J STC 1 Our A r *b Ally.275 words
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Obituary98 1918-04-22 6 Deaths Va.it Sonina*. —Lient. Claad* Donald Van Saa-arer, Macbioa Odd Co. Killtd in action on Marob 21, 1918, aged 27. Pmtnit. —At the Civil Hospital, Hongkorg, on April 16, Captain Roben King 8parbam Fentney, late ©f tbe Pilot Association, Penang. Aged 47 years (By telegram). Huim.-Ofl the 19th instant, at98 words
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Article3441 1918-04-22 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Sir Douglas Haig's Despatch. A Qaltt Day* LocdoD, April 19, 9.45 p m. g ir DousUb H*ig i° deipatch states Ibere i, do ch.oge. The enem,'. .rt.ll.rj ftrious points snd shelled n MCI* -Mitieo. this morDing in the neighbour- f Crude, cure north ol Merrill?.3,441 words
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Article56 1918-04-22 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, April 22. The annual report of the Direotors of the Telnk Anson Rubber Estates Ltd. shows a profit of 973.676. Two interim dividends amounting to 20 per oent absorbed $44,000. The direotors do not reoommend a final dividend in view of the56 words
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Article658 1918-04-22 7 HINDENBURG’S L03T OBJECT! IVES. Satiny In Blind Alley. Paris, April 20, 5,40"p.m. The Journal do Bat* oommeLting on the military situation in Franoa says For hia lost objectives von Hindenburg has engaged on the Somme up to the present timeinearly half his foroea in Franoe and he baa658 words
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Article113 1918-04-22 7 The following artioles will be found en our outside pages 3. —The Aims of Labour, Shipbuilding in Burma, 4. —Registration of Chinese Marriages. 5. Our Day” 1917. The 1 Week’s Events. A Triple Murder. The Cameos. An Expert on Labour.” 8. —Telegrams, March Rubber Crops. To-day’s Band Programme. Marriage113 words
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Article686 1918-04-22 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] An z ic on the Jordan, London, April 19, 4.15 p.m. Reuter’s correspondent at Palestine Headquarters telegraphing on the 14th says “The Australian troops inflicted a very severe lesson on the enemy in the Jordan area. In a recent raid into Gilead they destroyed five miles686 words
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Article709 1918-04-22 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Social Revolution ForetoldLondon, April 20, 4 50 p,m. It is fully expected that the Budget naxt week will involve still heavier saor.ficea for the British civilian popalttion. The Wettmintter Qaxttte in an article on the British War Effort” says that if ever there was auother709 words
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Article630 1918-04-22 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Exemptions Cancelled. London, April 21, 6.15 p.m. A Royal Proclamation cancels all exemptions of men from nineteen to twentyyean of age granted by the tribunals to Government departments. There are oertainexceptions chiefly of doctors and on certificates granted by the colliery recruiting Courts. Bishops and Clergy.630 words
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Article516 1918-04-22 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Official Repudiation Likely. London, April 21, 615 a m 1 An Amsterdam massage states that a telegram from Barlin says that negotiations are proceeding between the Government and the Reiobstag with a view to official repudiation of the Reichstag’s July place resolution. Yon Tirpitz and516 words
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Article49 1918-04-22 8 (From Our Oum Correspondent.) London, April 17, The prices in the London Rubber Market to-dav were: Pale Crepe 2/4$ Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/3J London, April 18. 1 Pale Crepe 2/4$ Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/3 London, April 20. 1 Pale Crepe 2/4$ Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/8 149 words
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Article54 1918-04-22 8 Loudon, March 20. The Parliamentary Committee on the refo m ol the marriage law has recommended desertion for three years aa a ground for divorce. The committee advocate» conferring limited divorce jurisdiction on county courts to meet the needs of the working olassesThe committee suggests the abolition54 words
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Article65 1918-04-22 8 The Coliseum presents to-night an entire change of programme in the second show. Among the pictures to be screened are The Sleuth Hounds", a powerful deteotive drama full of sensational adventures in three parts and two new chapters of the Scarlet Runner entitled The Masked Ball and l’he65 words
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Article46 1918-04-22 8 The following programme of musio will be played at the Esplanade to-day at 5 pm.:— 1 Overture Soir d’Automne Bovillon 2 Polka Mireta Dupret 3 Selection The Earl and the Girl Caryll 4 Waltz Vision of Salone Joyce 5 March City Sights Czibulka46 words
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Article659 1918-04-22 8 Holland 430,696, Si Fare Pare 23,739, Netherlands 19,040 lb. A report from Athens states that reser. ▼ists of the 19o9-1910 classes have been called to the colours. The military authorities have decided, with the permission of the Allies, to put the French maisons tolerees out of bounds659 words
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Article417 1918-04-22 8 The Late Mr. W. R. Hasla m The body of the deceased was moved from his resi ence at McAlister Road on Saturday evening at half p iSt four fo interment at the Western Road Roman Catholic burial ground. The funeral »a. largely attended The deceased w ag born in417 words
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Article105 1918-04-22 8 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $159.50, buyer» no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $l6O, business done, (235 tons sold.) Messrs, Boustead Co. inform us that the following were the quotations for Rubber on spot in London on the I7th mit. received yesterday. Plantation105 words
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Advertisement382 1918-04-22 8 Q- CD ie Jamu Param Jamu Galian. <i These two vegetable Tonic* are well)f known in Java and have been snpplied i- to the Royal Families and the general n public for manj years. They are forrnerlly made up in the >0 form of power but are now put up382 words
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Article305 1918-04-22 9 Anhual Gunurax Mbutiho. The annual general meeting of the memben of the Pariah Hall wae held yesterday morning. The Rev. L. M. Duvelle presided and among the twenty-fire other members present were Mr. Fred Aeris, Vice-President and Mr. C. 0. Stewart, Hon. Secretary and Treasurer. The minutes of305 words
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Article316 1918-04-22 9 Control or Bicu Millino. The following appears in the Government Gazette of April 18 Whereas under Regulation 4 of the Food Control Regulations, 1917, the Committee of Food Control, if they are of opinion that it is necessary or expedi--nt to do so for the purpose of their316 words
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Article315 1918-04-22 9 Not always is "the good interred with I' their bones." Kindly and fitting apprecia* 1 tion of the work of Mr. Jestioe Edmonds in Malaya comes from ail parts of the oountry. In the Supreme Court at Kuala Lumpur on 1 Friday, Mr. H. N. Ferrers,315 words
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Article1194 1918-04-22 9 iMPaNDIHU DbPAKTUBB FROM SlIfOAPOBl I la a few days (says the Strait» Timet of Friday) the Chairman of the Singapore Harbour Board, Mr. J. R. Nioholson, i C. M. G, will be leaving Singapore. The great work he oame here to supervise—a complete reconstruction of1,194 words
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Advertisement181 1918-04-22 9 zxxzzrc: DO u estate supplies CUT DOWN YOUR COST OF PRODUCTION BY DEALING WITH L. Y. SWEE Coy., DC PENANG KUALA LUMPUR :ncz)nc x DO IN STOCK, a i i i 3 1 1 I Reckitt and Son’s Brasso Liquid Metal Polish Buttercup” Paste Metal Polish “Silvo” Silver Polish Crown181 words
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Advertisement12 1918-04-22 9 For Children’s Hacking Cengh at Night Woods’* Great Peppermint Omre 1*. fid.12 words
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Advertisement359 1918-04-22 9 Shipping Clerk (Chinese) Wanted FOB FIBM IN ME DIN. Only those thoroughly experienced in shipping need apply. Good Salary. Apply Box XX, c/o Straits Echo FOR SALE. Sas-going Motor Launch Kitty Watts 45 feet by 10 feet. Draft 5 feet. Oak and Elm English built 1910. Wolverine engine. Speed nine359 words
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Advertisement773 1918-04-22 9 WAJXTTSD. /"'lONTkA'} TOR to erect post and barbed wire fence total le gth 6U0 feet and three lengths wire required. Posts of good wood m feet, two in ground, distance 10 ieet apart. Communicate with S B. 0. «/o i Straitt Echo. NOTICE OF SA l ,K. PENANG AUCTION MARTBY773 words
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Article1196 1918-04-22 10 V. A. C - By V. A. C. It has been suggested to me that it be of interest to those st borne to know wha® kind of literature occupies the attention o f end amuse those st the Front, Now, to begin with, there sre eertsia principles1,196 words
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Article755 1918-04-22 10 THE EE PORT FOB JANUARY. Eaiftt Buds. In forwarding the report of the Medical Officer in oharge of the F M.S. Hospital for the month of January, Sir William Taylor writes:— Bince I last wrote to you on the subject of the Hospital I have received from the755 words
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Advertisement186 1918-04-22 10 FOR SALES. OWNER COINC HOME. WTLLIS-KMCHT OVIRUKD C»R, In first class condition, overhau'ed, new hood, tyres and painting What offers? Apply to owner, G. M. WILLIAMS, I aril Buntar. WANTED. TWO EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS GOOD SALARY TO COMPETENT MEN. Apply personally to FOREMAN, Cjo Straits Echo. Malay Peninsula 1 Agricultural Association*186 words
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Advertisement42 1918-04-22 10 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, bat it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyene’s parse, and with a bottle of this liniment yoa are prepared for almost i42 words
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Advertisement574 1918-04-22 10 notice, THE USUAL MONTHLY a irc Pawnbroker.» fofeb.d pledge, exceed, Dg $10 w,ll b a held pJctJliI o clock a no. c?i Moidtv t u j Wednesday, tbn Ctb, 7th n d 8 U Cd respectively No. 42. Be.ch 8 r l P Xltao ibe above forfeited pledge* hi* at574 words
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Article2129 1918-04-22 11 onrtTtaela of which Christian men h b tari■ k tber ““J 1Um K P u B forth* st.rs, and our children» P Xeu> children’, children’. chilfl cbildren. children m»y regard a creeping thing ecarcely more Idlrentorou. than a worm. Mejmwh.le, r harbour eive.u. a sens# of being2,129 words
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Advertisement12 1918-04-22 11 For Children’* Hacking Cengh at Night Woodi'i Great Peppermint Omre la. 60.12 words
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Advertisement254 1918-04-22 11 Since the The Allied Governments Have Bought Over w 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 FOOL'CAP SIZES BY THE SOLE IMPORTERS: AND COMPANY. A ROLLINS STONE GATHERS NO MOSS254 words
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Advertisement1333 1918-04-22 12 odativn is available. The Company’» INTERMEDIATE SERVICES TO AND FROM LONDON are at present supend UT ed. The P- A O. Company shall be at liberty to cancel any of their obligations is the present state of affaire and hold themselves fqee from all liability. Telegraphic Address: PnanreuLAa,” Penang. ADAMSON,1,333 words
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