Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 11 August 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-08-11 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 183 VOL. LXXII. TUESDAY. Ilth AUGUST, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement576 1914-08-11 1 IF YOU WANT TO J L BUY OR SEUt. RUBB ERn 5 OR TO forward GOODS U n TO ANY PART or thb WORLD R 1u GO TO U ALLEN DENNYS Co., 7. UMION BTRKET. j THE FINANG GAZETTE." lInTA A! > e Tr i LIP lUN 5 TEAS SUBSCRIPTION.576 words
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Advertisement432 1914-08-11 1 jcaDCDDHononaaoooaawaunaoK* 0 9 o FOB $3O g U VJ’OU can have the Pinang g X Gasette posted every day d W for a whole year io your addreM. S (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). O' Proportionate Quarterly and q 5 Half-yearly rates. a 8 Subscriptions are payahlr. in advance and remittances should432 words
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Article339 1914-08-11 2 A Lady Photographer’s C- ntract. The fi ia' stage in the ca'e in which a lady photographer, Miss Lula Adams, sued her employer, Mr. G. Michae', photographer,"of Orchard Road, Singapore for breach of contract, claiming a second class pas-age to England and cirtiin monoy representing commission,339 words
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397 1914-08-11 2 H. M. Australian Fleet has been commanded since 1913 by Rerr-Admiral Sir G, E. Patey, with H.M.S. Australia as the flagship, Born in 1859, Sir G. E. Patey entered the Navy in 1872. He early saw active service, serving as a midshipman in the397 words
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Article54 1914-08-11 2 Government Assistance The Malacca Planters’ Association has agreed to tap on alternate days. The Government is making a grant of $60,000 for the purchase of rubber at 30 cents a pound or for advance against clean titles. A part of the money received by the planters must be54 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article106 1914-08-11 2 [To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —Having had several calls from bill collectors belonging to German firms daring the last few days, I should like to know, if possible, the exact position in which an English trader or Chinese English trader stands at106 words
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Article237 1914-08-11 2 The New Calcutta College Calcutta, July 30—Colonel Sir Leonard Rogers, i m.s., writes to the Indian Tea Association to say that the hitch regarding the Staff School of Tropical Medicine has been overcome. The Bengal Government have fully supported all my suggestions, including a hospital for tropical di237 words
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107 1914-08-11 2 Mlle. Gaby Deslys and Mr. Pdser, the dancer», and four other persona had a narrow escape from drowning when a landing stage from which they were about to charter a boat at M. Linder’s riverside villa at Varenne-Saint-Hilaire, on the outskirts of107 words
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Advertisement52 1914-08-11 2 Sufferers from indigestion will find safe pleasant, and permanent relief in Wood’s Great Peppermint Cure, the family medi ■cine of British Colonists throughout the World. Its great virtue is proved by the fact that more than two million bottles are sold every year. At Storesand Dispeus anes everywhere 80 cents52 words
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Advertisement210 1914-08-11 2 WANTED. TJNGINE DRIVER to take charge of steam engine on Rubber E-tate Apply with copies of testimon als to A. T, c/o Pinang Gazette PENANG CRICKET CLUB. I 'HE following P.C.C. debentureshave A been drawn for redemption on 31st August, 1914, after which date they will cease to bear interest.210 words
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Advertisement603 1914-08-11 2 1 1 1 You will find Sanatogen splendid for your Health in the Rainy Season. rd There is no time of the year when you so rV I urgently need a tonic as in this unhealthy season, when your vital powers are low and you are most liable to suffer603 words
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Advertisement589 1914-08-11 2 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA AND CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund £1,800.000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,000 Head Ornes: 38, BISHOPBGATE, LONDON, E.C Aoemcies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puke: Batavia Ipoh Rangocn Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang Serembar Canton Kobe Shanghai Cebu589 words
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Article3207 1914-08-11 3 IRON-BOUND AUTOMATISM. En Avant,” writing in the London M agazine recently said There can be no doubt that in military and diplomatic matters judicious advertisement pays just as well as it does in all trades or professions. The great essential of success is to establish a3,207 words
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Advertisement1049 1914-08-11 3 WANTED, I /"XRDERS are now being booked fori Para Rubber Seeds from eixA SECRETARY for the Ipoh Club. teen earB old tree8 wich a g uaranfcee o£ Salary $2OO/300, House provided 75germination. at $3O/- per month rent. To begin Sep- Price $l-50 per 1,000 packed in bags tember let. and1,049 words
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Advertisement242 1914-08-11 3 WARNING NOTICE. NO BRITISH VESSEL may clear for an enemy’s Port, and any vessel attempting to leave the Port without a written permit or Pass from the Port Officer will be fired upon. By Order of Government. 834-12-8 regret that owing to the prevailing circumstances alt transactions must be cash242 words
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Article707 1914-08-11 4 The Germans, it has been asserted, penetrated into Holland, after Holland l.ad declared her neutrality, and in the usual course of events German troops retreating across the Netherlands border would be interned in the same way as the cavalry patrol that is now iu the custody707 words
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Article203 1914-08-11 4 We hope Mr. Oliver Marks’ statement to Perak planters will be widely real. It is an excellent expssitory letter, aud in it the Acting Resident of Perak referred to the fact that legislation is being prepared to fix the prices of ordinary foodstuffs and necessaries. From further statements,203 words
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15 1914-08-11 4 of appointing a committee on agricultural education.15 words
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Article21 1914-08-11 4 has assumed duties as Manager, Teluk Anson Rubber Estate, in succession to Mr. Steevens, who has gone home.21 words
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44 1914-08-11 4 We would remind people who ring us up at any and every hour of the day for War News that it is impossible to satisfy them if we would. Expresses are sent out during the day and by 4 o’clock the paper is ready.44 words
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Article39 1914-08-11 4 “quarau- tine restrictions have been removed on Teluk Anson motor car services, which had been stopped during that period, have been once more resumed to Hucten Malingtau, and other points on the Brgan Datoh Road.39 words
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Article59 1914-08-11 4 the Station Master at Padang Rengas, F.M.B. Railways, has been convicted at Kuala Kangsar, on two charges of attempting to obtain an illegal gratification, by Mr. J. R. Jervice. He was fined $5O or one month on each charge, his service of fifteen years and loss of pension59 words
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Article57 1914-08-11 4 are curre it in Bel- grade, says the Petit Parinien,” that the death of M. Hartwi?, the Russian Minister to Seivia, which occurred recently was dui to poisoning. The Austro-Hungarian Government is accused of having instigated the assassination of M. H*rtwig, and it is also alleged that important57 words
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Article635 1914-08-11 4 GERMANS AND LIEGE. FRANCO-AUSTRIAN RELATIONS CEASE. SPIES’ ACTIVITIES IN ENGLAND. Germans Entrenching. Brussels, August 10. The German progress is chiefly in the direction of France through Eschsuralzette. The forward movement at Durthe has ceased. The Germans are now entrenching. 1 THE POSITION AT LIEGE. WILL THE BELGIANS BLOW635 words
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Article99 1914-08-11 4 SON TO PRINCE ARTHUR. Landon, August 10. The consort of Prince Arthur of Con* naught has bsen delivered of a son.— Reuter. [H.R.H. Prince Arthur Frederick Patrick Albert of Connaught k g., k.t., g.c.v.0., p.c., d.c l son of the Duke of Connaught; Personal a.D.c. to H.M.99 words
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Article76 1914-08-11 4 The figures fur the month of July, 1914, including those for Upper Perak are Block tin 2 994 piculs 59 katis Tin ore 41,223 piculs 73 katis Duty $370,734.07 cents. ULU PIAH TIN. The output of the Ulu Piah Mine for the’ month of July was 41576 words
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Article29 1914-08-11 4 OUTPUTS FOR JULY. The following are the outputs for July Ayer Hitam lbs. 11,270 Benar 3,775 Bujong 7,785 Consolidated 12,489 Sungei Liman 7,243 Lower Perak 5,800 Trafalgar 1,95829 words
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Article25 1914-08-11 4 The P. <fc O. s.s. Syria is expected to leave Singapore at noon, on Friday, and will probably arrive here on Sunday morning.25 words
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Advertisement307 1914-08-11 4 it is the same all the world over DUNLOP TYRES come successfully through any test, however severe, in any country, however distant. The latest example of Dunlop unswerving and unchangeable reliability is furnished by Mr. P. H. Dodson, of Valveless Cars and Dodson Motors, who has returned to London after307 words
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Advertisement33 1914-08-11 4 THE CRAG HOTEL, “SANATORIUM” PENANG HILL Completely Renovated. An hour and 10 minutes from the E. 0. HOTEL. Chairs and Coolies always in readines* at the foot of the Hill. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors.33 words
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Article266 1914-08-11 5 H.M.S. "SWIFTSURE.” WAR VESSELS IN COLOMBO HARBOUR, H. M. S, Swiftsure, which it was persistently rumoured was cruising in the vicinity of Penang in the later part of last week —afterwards it was asserted that she was detailed to eeco-t the mail steamer Devanha to Colombo—has probably, not266 words
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Article99 1914-08-11 5 We understood that orders has been given this morning to the effeat that until further notice no German firms in Penang were to take delivery of goods in the Government godowns at Penang or to receive goods of any description through the medium of British firms. Messr- 199 words
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Article66 1914-08-11 5 The Dutch papers publish rumours that the German warships Geier and Gneisneau are busy in Dutch East Indian waters and that the Geier has held up the Australian Liner Houtman (Dutch) near Macassar. The following German ships are reported as being now in Sabang by66 words
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Article68 1914-08-11 5 It is probable that B. I. steamship Teesta which, as we announced yesterday, has been diverted to Bombay instead of bringing the mail to Penang, has been requisitioned as a trooper. At the time of writing there is no information as to how or when we are to68 words
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Article41 1914-08-11 5 THE “NUBIA’ S” CARGO. The P. and O Nubia brought a large general cargo thia morning, including a great quantity of Capstan cigarettes. During the la-t few days the latter have been retiiled in Penang at almost double their nominal price.41 words
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Article56 1914-08-11 5 Despite the rapidity with which Penang firms raised the price of their goods, notably foodstuffs, when war was declared, we hear that the bazaar accounts of local householders have so far indicated but a very slight increase in the cost of commodities. There is as yet no lack56 words
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Article36 1914-08-11 5 The German Consul, Mr. Schubert, has relinquished charge of the German Consulate, Penang, and the American Consular Agent, Mi. J. Heim, on the authority of the American Government, has taken charge of it.36 words
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Article37 1914-08-11 5 The reference in Reuter’s telegrams to a German squadron menacing British shipping doubtless refers to shipping in European waters. It is quite within the bounds of possibility that the s'atement is applicable to the Atlantic.37 words
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Article34 1914-08-11 5 The public are warned that surprise military alarms may be sounded from time to time for practice purposes. On hearing any alarm all non-combatants are advised to remain quietly in their houses.34 words
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161 1914-08-11 5 Monday last we gave it as our opinion that a combination between Italy and Austria would not be in accordance with the interests of Italy. Italy dees not favor Austria’s position along the Trieste is much more Italian than Austrian, ’he whole of Istria is considered161 words
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90 1914-08-11 5 Our correspondent at Sungei Siput wires that in spite of the critical situation, and consequent shortage of money, there is nevertheless absolute contentment among the Estate coolies in the important planting district of Sungei Siput. They have accepted the position most philosophically. This refers90 words
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Article56 1914-08-11 5 The s.s. Hok Canton, which arrived at Teluk Anson from Penang on Saturday, brought 57 bags of rice consigned by Messrs. Behn Meyer Co., Penang, to the Tapah Rubber Estate, but the Railway, on instructions received from the Customs Department, did not despatch the rice to56 words
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Article39 1914-08-11 5 The F.M.S. Government has decided to allot half salaries to the Public Works Department staff coolies and the overseers. The out door men were accordingly paid half wages on Saturday last, says a correspondent at Teluk Anson,39 words
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Article103 1914-08-11 5 In a Proclamation by the Resident Councillor of Penang, the Hon. A. T. Bryant, the Government makes it known that the supplies of rice, flour and other staple articles of food in Penang are ample for the requirements of the inhabitants of the Settlement and that there is no103 words
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Article81 1914-08-11 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Taiping, August 11. The M.S.V.R. parade to-morrow evening at 5.30. Dress, drill order. A meeting of the Ceylonese of Taiping resolved to form a Volunteer Corps with a view to assisting the Government, and over fifty who offered their services telegraphed to the Resident,81 words
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Article61 1914-08-11 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, August 11. The Draft was discussed by the Federal Council, this morning, of the Government Control of Foodstuffs, Finance, Commun’cations etc. Enactment. It was passed, after criticism by unofficial members, of the clause empowering the High Commissioner to carry out the61 words
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Article53 1914-08-11 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 to 7-15 p.m. this evening 1 Fantasia Pantomania ...Williams 2 Quadrille Monte Carlo ...Williams 3 Selection The Gaiety ...Rappey 4 Waltz Blue Danube ...Strauss 5 Temptation Rag... Lodge 6 March Le Pere53 words
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Article847 1914-08-11 5 NATIVE PRINCES’ OFFER. Besides offers from Hyderabad and Bikaner, the Maharaja of Kapurthala has offered to place hi? Imperial Service Troops at the disposal of the Imperial Government when required, and both he and the Maharaja Holkar have expressed their willingness to make available the who'e847 words
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Article788 1914-08-11 5 RESIDENT’S SPEECH TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Not only was the Chinese Chamber of Commerce meeting room filled with Chinese miners to meet the Resident, Mr. Oliver Mark*, on Saturday afternoon, but there was a large crowd outside taking a deep interest in the proceedings, says788 words
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Advertisement78 1914-08-11 5 THE CONTENTS BILL. Page 2.—Suit Against an Employer Correspondence; Australian, East Indies and China Squadrons Malacca Estates. Page 3—“ The German Military Bubble.” Page 4.—Holland and the War United Effort The War. Page s.—War Items India and the War To-night’s Band Programme P. C. C. Tenuis Tournament; Perak Chinese and78 words
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Advertisement290 1914-08-11 5 MILK. During the present political crisis we are selling our celebrated AXE” BRAND CONDENSED MILK to the public at the fixed cash price of Py FT Per case of «P I"3U 48 tins. Obtainable at our premises, 30, Beach Street, also Messrs. Tye Tong <& Co., 39, Beach Street and290 words
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Article453 1914-08-11 6 To landsmen who have puzzled over the use of the nautical terms port and starboard at the enquiries which follow shipping disasters it is nob entirely without interest that the Board of Trade is taking opinions on the use of these words. Starboard, of course, means the453 words
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361 1914-08-11 6 Sir Henry Norman is doing useful service to shipowners, and to all who travel, io asking so many questions in Parliament about wireless telegraphy. Recently hea-kel the President of the Board of Trade whether any agreement had been made between the Boaid and Marconi’s Wireless361 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article32 1914-08-11 6 Malacca for Tongkah. Indragiri for Deli and Langsa. Nubia for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China Japan. Hebe for Teluk Anson. i Pangkor for Dindings and Sitiawan. Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore.32 words
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Article18 1914-08-11 6 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICr Tu- Morrow. For P®r Close. Singapore China and Japan Tanda 4 p.m.18 words
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Article229 1914-08-11 6 Penang, August 11. Beef— cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast 35 Steaks 35 Stew or Corry Meat 22 Rump Steak 35 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart ..7 50 Liver per catty 40 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 28 Tongue 36229 words
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Article172 1914-08-11 6 Tuesday, August 11. Full Court of Appeal, Penang, Baud, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 3.2 a.m. and 2.46 p.m. Low Water 9.9 a.m. and 9.18 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangaar Road, Wednesday, August 12. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 3.23172 words
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Article63 1914-08-11 6 August 15, 16 and 17.—Taiping Bisley. August 21.—Volunteer Concert and Dance, Drill Hall. August 21.—P010 Match. Selangor v. K.O.Y L. 1., K. Lumpur. August 22 and 24.—Selangor Turf Club, Race Meeting. August 28 and 29 —Kuala Lumpur Athletic Sports September s.—Klang Gymkhana Club, Skye Meeting. September 7 to63 words
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Advertisement350 1914-08-11 6 When your strength is reduced jfl and your body emaciated H through illness, take ‘KEPLER Cop Liver Oil with l'®/* (Trade Mark) fZ/A Malt Extract I V] With the first spoonful of this delicious Ww W digestible tonic-food the restoration O of normal weight and robust strength sX] commences. W350 words
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Advertisement39 1914-08-11 6 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. NURSING. MADAME M. ANTONESCU. Midwije (Diploma) Has removed from No. I Barrack Road, to THE NEW SEA VIEW HOTEL. Special Private Rooms for Maternity Cases. Patient’s own Ductor may attend. Terms on application. Tel. No. 368.39 words
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Advertisement581 1914-08-11 6 fjyjy OBTAINABLE FROM Ml Messrs. Pritchard Co. Tong Joo Co. ■pHI Kwong Fook Cheong Co. y j ĕ Agents for Penang and District: SELLAR, MURRAY Co. S Olt AGENTS. N Y K. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. EUROPEAN LINE. A Fortnightly service is maintained beYokohama via ports to Marseilles 1581 words
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Article686 1914-08-11 7 GOVERNMENT AND SALARIES. It appears that the financial yo-it on of this country is affording our ru'ers an amount of uneasiness which the political situation is far from justifying, and I have lately heard a rumour which fills me with uneasiness, writes H. N. F. to the686 words
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Article107 1914-08-11 7 Great, d’ooping, loose-leaved roses in th* vase, Ast re of sea tered fe u a's—and the sun Smiting the purple shadows of their death With fresh perfection. The pi’eous little wizened veins he smothers With < loud on cloud of gold dust—?ay as ever With his own crimson dea’h107 words
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Advertisement343 1914-08-11 7 ■MW HIBBERT, WOODROFFE S CO., LTD., J S WHOLESALE AND RETAIL S M m Wine and Spirit Merchants. J M AGENTS FOR PENANG: Ĕ SELLAR, MURRAY Co., 5 PENANG. s GLAZED EARTHENWARE RUBBER LATEX GUPS AND NIOMI RUBBER CHESTS I (19’ x 19" x 24’) SUPPLIED IN ANY QUANTITY. SAMPLES343 words
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Advertisement1230 1914-08-11 8 p. 9- British India Steam Navigation Co. STEAM navigation COMPANY, ltd. VUTO ARRIVALS AND HPUTTOS. J INT ENDED SAILINGS. INTERMEDIATE STEAMERS. OUTWARD. p oK Intended to Sail. Steamer. ■.b. f Namur Aug. 25 s.s. Nellore Oct. 6 *b.s. Candia Sept. 8 ss. f Sicilia Oct. 20 8.8. r Novara Sept.1,230 words
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Advertisement1199 1914-08-11 8 "X IJm* Ocean < N. D. L. A STEAM SHIP Co„ i M|H IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. CHIHA MUTUAL STEAM NAV. GO., lip. Uffizi 'T'fclii fast and well-known Mail Steamers of this Company sail fort- I 11 H R Companies’ steamers are des; *t f EglSfl I nightly from Bremen,Hamburg1,199 words
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