Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 August 1914
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1914-08-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833, No. 185 VOL. LXXII. THURSDAY. 13th AUGUST. 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement906 1914-08-13 1 P if YOU Wan c 'io SHIP BUY OR SELL ORuB B E R r< <>R to A j FORWARD GOODS U n TO ANY PART OF m WORLD [1 GO TO 0 ALLEN DENNYS Co., t n 1. UNION STREET. ExczxxzaooncziooaDaDCDocDCK- P S lIPTOIU’C TF*oM0 n life V. BEACH906 words
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Advertisement61 1914-08-13 1 jaaoaooioaannia□□aoßODODOß d FOB S3O g B X7OU can have the "Pinang g g X Gasette posted every day d for i whole year to your address. fl (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, 527). 0 g Proportionate Quarterly and t> g Half-yearly rates. S Subscriptions are payablo in n advance and remittancea should be61 words
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Article2061 1914-08-13 2 A MILLION MEN AVAILABLE FOR SERVICE. The military system of Great Britain is more complex than that of any other Power —partly from the fact that it is almost purely voluntary, and partly from the fact that it has to meet peculiar demands for service in all2,061 words
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Advertisement339 1914-08-13 2 WANTED. A SECRETARY for the Tpoh Club. Salary 1200/300. House profiled at $3O/- per month rent. Tj begin September let. Apply to House Member, Ipoh Club. 844—14-8 TO LET. MARBLE HALL, Northam Road. Apply KENNEDY <fc Co. 480—u c TO LET. A FURNISHED HOUSE comprising 3 bed-ro'm’, a sitting-ro >m339 words
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Advertisement262 1914-08-13 2 PENANG SALES ROOM. Repairs tojPianos, Organs! and Pianolas undertaken] AND TUNING executed to satisfaction by an expert having had 14 years’] experience. KOH ENG HIN, Agent. 778—tu f 20-8 Sotlce to Importers and Exporters. (a). Re Imports of Rice, Flour and Dried and Salted Fish: Agents and owners of steamers262 words
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Advertisement352 1914-08-13 2 MILK. During the present political crisis we are selling our celebrated “AXE" BRAND CONDENSED MILK to the public at the fixed cash price of /fo FT pT Per case of VF 48 tins. Obtainable at our premises, 30, Beach Street, also Messrs. Tye Tong Co., 39, Beach Street and Messrs.352 words
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Article1632 1914-08-13 3 NEW F.M.S. ENACTMENT. The“M.M.” is officially informed that H. E. the High Commissoner brings the Public Emergency Enactment, which was passed by the Federal Council, immediately into force Foilowing is a full report of the Council meeting, at which, there were present all the officials and unofficial*, with1,632 words
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Article202 1914-08-13 3 The Royal Indian Marine steamer Hardinge has just returned to Bombay after being at sea for gun practice. She was recently fitted with her armament of 4 7 in. guns, and it was to put these guns through a test that the practice was held. It202 words
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Advertisement265 1914-08-13 3 HIBBERT, WOODROFFE M CO., LTD., JJ S WHOLESALE AND RETAIL M > Wine and Spirit Merchants. J i M AGENTS FOR PENANG: SELLAR, MURRAY Co., j M J PENANG. J lIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEKIIIII NOW ON SHOW. LAGONDA OARS, 11 H.P. 4 Cylinder Water Cooled Engine of high efficiency. Body Flush side Cabriolet,265 words
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Advertisement55 1914-08-13 3 Portable Steam Engines. The old time Portable Steam Engine is now giving place to newer ideas. R. Garrett Sons, Limited, have introduced a Piston Valve Engine using Superheated Steam in which it is claimed half a ton of coal will go as far as a ton in the older type.55 words
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Advertisement185 1914-08-13 3 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED, 255. PENANG ROAD. DAIRY PRODUCE. Finest Australian Creamery Butter (In 1 lb. Pats). English Stilton Cheese. English Cheddar Cheese. Australian Cheddar Cheese. Telegrams:— Storage. Telephone No 602. I THE CEYLON MANURE WORKS. I A. BAUR. I COLOMBO PENANG. I Rubber and Coconut-Fertiiisers I a Specialty185 words
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Article495 1914-08-13 4 —“S.F.P. government assistance. It is now officially stated th it the G rvernment has decided to help the rubber industry in the following ways It will advance cash for immeiiatr needs against rubber at ths rate of 30 cents a lb it will also advance against titles—“S.F.P. ’ - 495 words
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275 1914-08-13 4 Preparations are being made by Kuala Lumpur men fo? raising a company of horsemen to be offered as auxiliaries to the M.S.V.R. and to be placed at the disposal of the Commanding Officer of the Volunteers says the “M M.” These in the event of275 words
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Advertisement995 1914-08-13 4 TWO EUROPEAN GENTLEMEN 11x4 require accommodation as paying 1 GipillQ' HQllj guests. n “A «(ESTABLISHED 1900)! Address: C. R. A., c/ol Pinang Gazette. 73, 75 77, KOTA ROAD, FAIPING. Wholesale Importers of FineA Chemicals Mining and mechanical engi- n IU j n 4 NEER with theoretical and pr«c- and »rugs,995 words
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Advertisement65 1914-08-13 4 Why remain in misery with digestive trouble when a certain a'leviative for that heavy overloaded feeling is at hand in Woods’ G. eat Peppermint Cure. The taking of one dose will prove its value to you. Sold by Dispensaries and Stores throughout F.M.S. 80 cents a bottle. Proved by independent65 words
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Advertisement124 1914-08-13 4 GRAND Prix de FRANCE I Run at Lyons on 4th July, 1914» H Overwhelming Success of k I Urttoental I Tyres H WINNER shod with CONTINENTAL TYRES. E IJ SECOND shod with CONTINENTAL TYRES. I THIRD shod with CONTINENTAL TYRES. g 1 From all Garages or gj 1 SELLAR, MURRAY124 words
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Article347 1914-08-13 5 MINUTES OF MEETING. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 28th July, 1914. Present :—Dr. G. W. Park (Deputy President), Messis. P. T. Allen, Quah Heng Kee, Yeoh Guan Seok. Absent :—F. Duxbury, John Mitchell, Lim Eow Hong. 1. —The minutes of the347 words
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Advertisement628 1914-08-13 5 EXPORT AGENCY. WHOLESALE buying agencies under- WLnt Q HmL taken for all British and Conti- JzSt: Uy Rental goods including Books and Stationery, fIeSH Boots, Shoes and Leather, SB K. Chemicals and Druggists’ Sundries, 5 n 6 nu- t? .i &t 3 tion with wines and China, Earthenware and Glassware,628 words
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Article581 1914-08-13 6 The name of Kitchener means much to the British Army and the nation, and it is quite in the natural order of things to find that the famous General’s appeal for men is meeting with a fine response. Every trained man may be wanted by Bri’ain, when she581 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article258 1914-08-13 6 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette."] Sir—Your readers may have seen it announced that following the precedents of other times of war, I have requested that Friday next, August 14th, should be observed throughout this Diocese as a special day of fasting and prayer,258 words
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Article391 1914-08-13 6 VOLUNTEERS AND TRAMWAYS. The adjourned meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon in the Municipal Buildings. There were present:—Dr. Park (Deputy President) Mr. John Mitchell, Mr P. T. Allen, Mr. Lim Eow Hong, Mr, Quah Beng Kee, Mr. L. A, C. Biggs (Municipal Secretary) and Mr.391 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article67 1914-08-13 6 The following ties were decided yesterday Ladies’ Doubles Handicap Mrs Goodrich and Miss Warham beat Mrs Dunn and Mrs Wright-Motion, 7—4, 4—6, 6—4. Mrs Neubronner and Mis? Liebert beat Mrs Watson and Miss Rickett, 6—l, 6—4. The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Ladies’ Double?.—Mrs Sells67 words
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Article77 1914-08-13 6 The competition for the ladies’ Presgrave Spoon for August. Result. Miss Barnett 3 up Miss Warham 2 do Mrs Ebden 1 do Mrs Kirk 1 down Mrs Park 4 do Mrs Hoefeld 7 do Miss Sellers, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Rose, Mrs Macintyre Miss Mahler, Mrs Armstrong, Mrs77 words
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Article65 1914-08-13 6 The usual monthly mixed foursome? handicap at the Perak Golf Club, Taiping, will be held on Saturday, instead of Friday, the 14th instant, as previously announced. Prizes for the first and second ladies are kindly being given by the Hon. Mr. Oliver Marks, Acting British Resident, Perak.65 words
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Article72 1914-08-13 6 Page 2.—Great Britain’s Army. Page 3 —The Hardinge’s Gun Practice Public Emergency. Page 4.—The Rubber Indu-try Suggested Mounted Section of M. S. V. R. Page s.—Municipal Coinmis-ion. Page 6.—The Armies Correspondence The War Sporting News. Page 7.—War Items News From Java Lower Perak Planters. Page B.—Produce Local72 words
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Article40 1914-08-13 6 MANY PERISH. London, August 12. Fourteen women and girls were killed, and fifty injured, in a panic in a church at Louviere, Belgium, due to a slight outbreak of fire while Mass was being celebrated. Reuter,40 words
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Article151 1914-08-13 6 OUTPUTS FOR JULY. The following are the outputs for July Henrietta lbs. 15,405 Taiping 7,165 The duty on the export of coffee robusta from the F.M.S. ha? been suspended until further notice. The play Mary Goes First,” which is being produced in Ipoh by Mrs. Herbert Cooper, will be151 words
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Article576 1914-08-13 6 BELGIAN FORTS INTACT. BIG BATTLE IN PROSPECT. RUSSIAN SUCCESSES. London, Augnst 12. German armies are marching from Lie«g into the heart of Belgium. The German cavalry are advancing all along the front of the allied armies. A hot cavalry engagement is proceeding. The river Aisne mentioned yesterday by576 words
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Advertisement216 1914-08-13 6 A Novelty in Light Cars. The “BABY PEUGEOT” I 6 11. P., 55 rn.m. bore by 90 m.m. stroke, 4 cylinder monobloc water —cooled engine. Leather clutch, gate change speed gear with three speeds and rej verse. Two direct drives. Transmission by bevel drive. Fitted with four wire wheels, two-seated216 words
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Advertisement33 1914-08-13 6 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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Article19 1914-08-13 7 The agents, Messrs. Huttenbach, infotm us that the 8.1. Teesta’s mails are being despatched via Colombo.19 words
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Article59 1914-08-13 7 We are authoritatively informed that the warning to the public of Penang regarding surprise military alarms, for the purpose of practice,” is unnecessary. There will not be practice alarms.” We give the contradiction with pleasure, more especia'ly as we thought at the time that alar ms of this kind59 words
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Article54 1914-08-13 7 Two thousand bags of rice are beiog sent to Tongkah from Bangkok and 500 of these have been despatched by a tongkang towed by the Thalang. The Thalang, we hear, also took about 100 Siamese bluejackeG, and 100 more are waiting in Trang and will be sent up54 words
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Article87 1914-08-13 7 From Mr. Vollenhoven, of the Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatscbappij, we learn that authentic news of the stopping of the K.P.M. Australian liner Houtman by the German warship Geier, near Macassar, has reached him. The stoppage occurred about 4 p.m. when the Houtman was few hou s from87 words
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Article258 1914-08-13 7 M.M.” Post Swettenham and Klang have settled dcwn again, after the first alarm, and business is going on very much as usual. There was something of a panic, last week, and the Asiatic storekeepers quckly rushed up prices to as much as 40 per cent. The—“ M.M.” - 258 words
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Article238 1914-08-13 7 July 29.—Austria declares war on Servia on the ground of complicity in the Sarajevo assassinations. Russia mobilishing for war with Austria. British fleet getting ready. German fleet hastening to concentrate at Wilhelmshaven and Kiel. Mr. Asquith says in the House of Commons that the situation is grave in238 words
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Article138 1914-08-13 7 By the Norwegian steamer Profib which arrived in Singapore on Monday, there arrived from Bangkok two Germans, Dr R. Lusius and Mr. J Lampe, and four Austrians. There were also two French doctors on board. It is understood, says the Straits Time j that cf the Germans138 words
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Article262 1914-08-13 7 The fit st of the series of lectures on first aid to the injured was held in the Victoria Memorial Ha'l, Singapore, on Monday evening, the large and gratifying number of 71 men being present to hear the very interesting address by Lieut-Colonel Ferguson, R. A. M. C.262 words
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Article417 1914-08-13 7 CONFIDENCE IN GOVERNMENT MEASURES. An extraordinary general meeting of the Lower Perak Planters’ Associition was held on Saturday at the Lower Perak Club. There were about forty present, Mr. Maude presiding. The objrct was to arrange for part suspension of coolies’ wages and for the supply of417 words
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Article1664 1914-08-13 7 Weltevreden, Aug. 8. On the Ist instant the German Consul at Batavia received a semi-official wire advising him of the mobilisation of Germany and requesting that he take measures to inform the Geiman subjects in Batavia that they are to be in readiness to leave Java at1,664 words
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Advertisement155 1914-08-13 7 One of the fallacies—the I have to pay for the Advertisements fallacy. You pay for them just precisely as you pay for the rent of the shop you deal with—no more, no less. A shop in a crowded thoroughfare pays a higher rent than one in a deserted street, but155 words
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Advertisement168 1914-08-13 7 I i I II (SIEMENS 6, BEACH STREET, PENANG. Telegrams: SIEMENS, Penang. Telephone No. 479. SIEMENS’ TABLE FANS. When fitted with Oscillating Mechanism, as illustrated, this Fan is the most effective Breeze Producer obtainable.. SIEMENS BROTHERS DYNAMO WORKS, LTD. HeadOffi.ce: Caxton House, Westminster, London. Supplies Dept, and Stores:— Upper Thames168 words
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Advertisement584 1914-08-13 8 BANKS, CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA. AND CHINA Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,900,001 Reserve Fund £1,800,001 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,00« Head Office: 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agencies and Branohm. Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangooo Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang Serembar Canton Kobe Shanghai584 words
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Advertisement34 1914-08-13 8 PENANG CONFECTIONERY, 18, LEITH STREET. The Theatre Goers* Rendezvous. When Appetite Flags Try a Change of Diet Under the Palms. Chops, Steaks, Cutlets, Rolls, Puffs, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc.’ AT MODERATE CHARGES SERVED NIGHTLY.34 words
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Advertisement450 1914-08-13 8 a ——P——— 1 i. R IV ofeotati Whisky I SdcnburyW 8008 Sote Agents -TONG JOO r g Telegraphic AMress: M R i 5 SILVER CUPS. Telephone No. 543 635. M 1 I an d Silver Wristlet Watches. J I K 5 Diamond and Jade Jewellery. kV- 4* 3 5 AN450 words
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Advertisement1237 1914-08-13 9 rubber and war. Weakness Debility fH TRON ‘JELLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen Wk inr n A your blood and fortify your system against climatic WL W 7 JACKSON CURED RUBBER is now in demand effects. After a course of Iron Jelloids the blood is WFwF in London Estates b y1,237 words
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Article403 1914-08-13 10 M M.” The bankers seem to have carried out their difficult task with a goad deal of tact and sympathy, and have made no attempt to wring b'ood from stones. We should imagine that none of their regular clients will ever have to strave for“ M M.” - 403 words
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Article255 1914-08-13 10 Communication to Members of the Straits Bar. To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —As the following letter, though addressed to me, is intended for all the members of the Straits Bar, I shall thank you to give publicity to it.—Yours etc fSd.) R. G.255 words
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Article33 1914-08-13 10 Pbnang :—The E. 4 O. Hotel, The Runnymede Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singaporb: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. i C bylon —Nuwara Eliya.33 words
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Advertisement331 1914-08-13 10 What women say about the DALLI. The Waitress JlLk,' say 3 > The DALLI is I the best tip ff iCz' I I ever had. S ™eDalli is the best Box Iron for household use. Of all Storekeepers, stocked by:— Whiteaway. Laidlaw Co.. Ltd.. India. Ceylon, China, Burmah and Straits331 words
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Advertisement96 1914-08-13 10 Have Hope Neuralgia can be cured Those darting, agonizing pains can be stopped Restful sleep and pleasant d ysmay be yours You can get relief NOW—thia very day and hour—by the use of Little’s Oriental Balm. The marvellous efficiency of this wonderful remedy is almost beyond belief. Yet its power96 words
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Advertisement634 1914-08-13 10 r— INSURANCE Mental and Physical rdt O0 0 r tesii When brain or body is weary the digestive powers are weakened and distaste for ggg&l ordinary food is often experienced. Under such circumstances the Allenburys RJYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Diet is especially valuable. It is pleasant to take, easily digested and634 words
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Article236 1914-08-13 11 Penang, August 13. Bbef— cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast 35 Steaks 35 Stew or Curry Meat 22 Rump Steak 35 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 50 Liver >ie per catty 40 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 28 Tongue 36236 words
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Article166 1914-08-13 11 Tkursdar. August 13 Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 3.45 a.m. and 3.27 p.m. Low Water 9 56 a.m. and 9.57 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Friday, August 14. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water 4.10 a.m. and 3.51 p.m.166 words
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Article64 1914-08-13 11 August 15, 16 and 17.—Taiping Bisley. August 21.—Volunteer Concert and Dance, Drill Hall. August 21.—P010 Match, Selangor vK.O.Y L. 1., K. Lumpur. August 22 and 24. —Selangor Turf Club, Race Meeting j August 28 and 29.—Kuala Lumpur Athletic Sports September s.—Klang Gymkhana Club, Skye Meeting. i September 764 words
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Advertisement228 1914-08-13 11 WHITE’S 1 HONEY’ I E 'BO'ii 1111 I I brand W I Bacon ®> Hams. I Sole Proprietors: John White Co., England p The ORIGINAL and ONLY GENUINE. Acts like a Charm in Checks and arrests I g DIARRHOEA, and FEVER, CROUP, AGUE. 1 the only Specific in The Best228 words
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Advertisement830 1914-08-13 11 N.Y.K. ■mf lllli k’ if Excellent > Japan Steamship Co. Ld. Safeguard B Pi KW a S ainst 1 J Malaria I 6 y.-w-x FeVCfS EUROPEAN LINE. A 5 Nerve- No urishing Fortnightly service is maintained be» doVANAn Brain-Vitalising Yokohama via ports to Marseille* J Sold in bottlea ;n <X830 words
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Advertisement2460 1914-08-13 12 p v British India X' X (Tsl CEAN Steam Navigation Co. 1 N. D. L. 1 STHM SHIP l iikctd juunuun wmtims SIEAM NAVICAT,ON COMPANY LTD 9 IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. china mutual steam m 00.. ltd. INTENDED SAILINGS. gS INTERMEDIATE STEAMERS. Genoa, Naples (connection China, and Japan every week,2,460 words
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