Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 August 1914
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Title Section20 1914-08-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 194 VOL. LXXII. THURSDAY. 20th AUGUST, 1914. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement870 1914-08-20 1 J 3 IF YOU WANT TO SHIP, P BUY OR SELL 0 RUBBER ri OR TO 5 FORWARD GOODS U j TO ANY PART OF tub WORLD Q 3 GO TO ALLEN DENNYS Co., 1 7, UNION STREET. p »a»in m ii innr-nnr—inr-irii—mr-i I mp S“ mE LIPTON’S THS SUN870 words
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Advertisement68 1914-08-20 1 a o 2 FOti SBO U Y 7 OU can have the Pinang C x Gazette ported every day q for a whole year co your addrees. 3 (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, 527). 0 j Proportionate Quarterly and g S Half-yearly rate*. Q 2 Subscriptions are payable, in S advance and remittances68 words
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Article1573 1914-08-20 2 PROGRESS DURING LAST YEAR. Reference is m&de in the Press from time to time to the spread of civilisation in the Malay Peninsula, and to the remarkable growth of material prosperity in that country since the British authorities extend their influence over its destinies. But to realise how1,573 words
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Advertisement888 1914-08-20 2 TO LET. NOTICE. MARBLE HALL, Northam Road. P* A* Apply KENNEDY Co. A REGISTER of Estate Managers and 480—u c /x Assistants has been started by this Associat ion. Employers having vacant posts to fill I FT and employees seeking engagement, are 1 requested to communicate with the A FURNISHED888 words
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Advertisement155 1914-08-20 2 One of the fallacies—the I have to pay for the Advertisements fallacy. Yon 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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Advertisement347 1914-08-20 2 1 WHERE TO STAY THE NEW SEA VIEW HOTEL 6, Farquhar Street, Penang. WITHIN FIVE MINUTES OF THE HARBOUR, RAILWAY, POST AND TELEGRAPH AND PRINCIPAL OFFICES. m pn I MoM C* for com f° rt > splendidly equipped, Electric lljtML nUWIC Light throughout, High-class Cuisine, situated in the most Healthy347 words
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Article1943 1914-08-20 3 THE RAJAH’S POLICY. The Advi-ory Council for Sarawak, e-tablisbed in England by the Rajah, Sir Charles Brooks, has now been in existence some eighteen moutl.s. Its functions were fully defined in the “Morning P< st on December 7, 1912. They may be summed up in the following1,943 words
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Article261 1914-08-20 3 In the Penang Municipality for the week ended August 1 there were 67 deaths 39 males and 28 females, equal to a death-rate of 33.70 per mille per annum, compared with 31.68 in the preceding week and with 41.03 in the corresponding week of last year. The following261 words
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Article325 1914-08-20 3 Destitute Coolies For Port SWETTBNHAM. The task of repatriating destitute Chinese has commenced in Kuala Lumpur, and most strenuous times are being spent at the Chinese Secretariat where the Chinese are given the necessary pas 8 etc. They are sent away in large batches, first to Port Swettenham325 words
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Advertisement251 1914-08-20 3 ftp-. J i x t jr They tell me i t/ieres VAN HOUTENS i COCOA i for Breakfast > A 1. i > A <y- I ’’■*s pUHoininy |to»Hour(Xs|Z' C c:> Ca C c 'CA CocQ i x —r- .j,: _s. x'. ...J Poor Health To face the dangers of251 words
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Advertisement46 1914-08-20 3 Reducing Costs. The Garrett Compound Superheated Condensing Engine installed at the Jelapang Mine, Ipoh, is an example of efficient working at the lowest possible cost. Joseph Heim, Railway Buildings. Penang, will send full particulars upon application and also comparative working cost of successful installations in Malaya.46 words
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Advertisement382 1914-08-20 3 NORTH BRITISH (&O£EL THE ONLY ALL PLANTATION RUBBER MOTOR TYRE TESTED BY THE R. A. C. FOR GREAT BRITAIN. The test of 5000 miles was carried out on a 60 h.p. Napier weighing 2 tons unloaded and after the test three of the tyres were fit for the road. Agents:382 words
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Article1978 1914-08-20 4 THE LOYALTY OF PRINCES. OFFERS OF SERVICE. Bjmbay, August 7.—A Bombay Government Press Note says :—Offe-s of service and placing the whole resources of their States at the disposal of the Government have been received by H.E. the Governor from H. H. the Maharajah of liar,1,978 words
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631 1914-08-20 4 CANADA AND MOTHERLAND. London, August 6. —Telegrams from the Premiers of New Zeala >d, Newfoundland, British C-lumbii, P i ce Ed w «rd Island, New Brunswick, and S'a katchewan, ninetyth ce Canadian Se >ato r s a id Comm me s, and s’x-y-eight Mayors, have631 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article340 1914-08-20 4 [To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette”'.] Sir, —Your leading article of Wednesday’s date on Theories and Speculations must ap eal to thinking men as the most probable solution of the silence surrounding the movements of the Fleet. Firstly, becaus by this time private letters from Home340 words
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Article245 1914-08-20 4 Baseless Rumours. Probably a few of the rumours relating to Ipoh have reached your community, says an Ipoh correspondent of the Kuala Lumpur paper. I understand that Ipoh was supposed to have been at'acked by unemployed coolie?, that it was in flames, that we were either245 words
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Advertisement600 1914-08-20 4 wanted THE NATIONAL MUTUAL a good chine e book keeper. LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA, LTD. -UL Anply in writing, stating previous ESTABLISHED 1869. exp rie’ice and sa'ary required to “E,” c/o Pinang Gazette. ANNUAL REPORT 1913. ANOTHER RECORD YEAR. Penang Sales Room. 3i e9a JS lncome £1,395, 000 AUCTION SALE600 words
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Article729 1914-08-20 5 THE KUALA LUMPUR MEETING. The following is communicated to us: A meeting of the Indian Immigration Committee was held at Kuala Lumpur on August 17 th. There were present:—Mr. E. S. Hose, acting Controller of Labour (Chairman), the Principal Medical Officer, F. M. 8. (Dr. C. L. Sansom),729 words
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Article472 1914-08-20 5 “PRIVATE” HARBOUR IN HOLLAND. Mr. A. R. Zimmerman, the Burgomaster of Rotterdam, has made to The Times correspondent at The Hsgue the following statement in regard to the licence recently granted by the Dutch Government to a German undertaking the Vulkan Company for the construction of a private472 words
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Article186 1914-08-20 5 Thursday, August 20. Band, Qolf Club, 6 p.m. High Water 11.40 a.m. Low Water 5 48 a.m. and 6.26 p.m. Special Service, Church of the Assumption, 5.30 p.m. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Friday, August 21. Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. High Water186 words
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Article33 1914-08-20 5 Penang —The E. O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnym a de Hotel, Hotel Norman, Carlton Hotel and The New Sea View Hotel. Singapore :—Raffles Hotel. Rangoon Strand Hotel. Cetlon :—Nuwara Eliys.33 words
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Advertisement152 1914-08-20 5 I HIBBERT, WOODROFFE I w w CO., LTD., M w J WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Wine and Spirit Merchants, a 5 S s a a a AGENTS FOR PENANG: Ĕ SELLAR, MURRAY Co., E B PENANG. I M wmmmmmmmimmomimmxmmmmmmmmmm Qives > RY*rx fi flI Strength B Vitality W T k M152 words
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Article495 1914-08-20 6 The date of the despatch of the Reuter telegram announcing the landing of the British Expeditionary Force on French soil —with a brevity and absence of details, due to Earl Kitchener’s determination to allow nothing to be disclosed of movements of troops uotil such time as it495 words
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Article747 1914-08-20 6 If there ever existed any doubts as to the position of our Indian Emp’re in th* present crisis, they must be comp'etely set aside after reading the wonderful expres sions of loyalty and offers of sacrifice and service made by the native Rulers of Britain’s great eastern possesssion.747 words
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Article587 1914-08-20 6 —Reuter. DESULTORY FIGHTING IN NORTH SEA. SERVIAN VICTORY CONFIRMED. THE RUSSIAN CAVALRY VICTORIOUS. Brussels, August 19. A fierce battle is proceeding between the Belgians and Germans along an expended front. Many refugees sre arriving at Tirlemont. [Tirlemont is a Belgian town 30 miles E.S.E. of Brussels. 'lhe—Reuter. - 587 words
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Article36 1914-08-20 6 ,—Reuter. DISQUIETING NEWS. London, August 19. The Pope, who has been indisposed for some dajs, has become much worse and passed a bad night. It is reported that he has received Communion.-,—Reuter. - 36 words
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Article42 1914-08-20 6 RUBBER RISING. INTERIM DIVIDENDS. [P. G. Special Cable.\ London, August 19. The price of rubber reaches 2/sid. Ulu Rantau will pay an interim dividend of 15 per cen\ Kapar Para will pay an interim dividend of 15 per cent.42 words
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Article484 1914-08-20 6 AN OPTIMISTIC VIEW. My opinion is that the rubber situ* ation is very reassuring,” said a Penang merchant prominently identified with the rubber industry when interviewed by a Gazette representative this morning. Orders are coming in for purchase of rubber, and the only drawback is the present uncertainty484 words
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Advertisement253 1914-08-20 6 DO THESE NAMES INTEREST YOU? M m Abbott, Addison, Aristotle, Matthew Ai nold, St. Augustine, Marcus Aurelius, Jane Austen, Francis Bacon, Balzac, Bjornson, Boswell, Bret Harte, John Bright, The B'ontes, W Robert Browning, Bunyan, Burke, Robert Burns, Byron, W M Carlyle, Chaucer, Cicero, Cobbett, Coleridge, Dinte, Darwin, M g Defoe,253 words
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Advertisement33 1914-08-20 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. Saekies Brothers, Proprietors.33 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article221 1914-08-20 7 A military officer, who ape it sometime la a t year ou the French-German frontiers stuiyiug the military systems of two coun'ries, interviewed by The Englishman's representative, 'aid: The war has not come as a surprise to the French. It is impressible to believe that the221 words
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Article96 1914-08-20 7 The French Consul in Singapore received the following cables:— Paris, August 16.—Governor-General Lyautey has expelled from Morocco all the German and Austrian subjects. General Sir John French has left Paris to join the British forces. The French have gallantly stormed the villages of Blamcnt and Cirey. They96 words
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Article93 1914-08-20 7 Last Tuesday night alter the Japanese mail steamer Mishima Maru had left Colombo the monotony of the outward trip was relieved somewhat by mild excitement among the passengers. All around the vessel waspitch darkmss when, suddenly, within two cables’ length of the ship shot out the flickering93 words
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Article88 1914-08-20 7 The Pioneer’s London correspondent cables Sir Clifford Cory, (M. P. for St Ives, head of the firm of Cory Bros and Co., the big Cardiff ship-owners), stated in the House of Commons that it was understood that all steamers were hung up in the Suez Canal. He88 words
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Article100 1914-08-20 7 Only an hour before the Norddeutsher Lloyd Kronprinzessen Cecile carrying two millions in gold for London and Paris, was due at Plymouth, the agent was informed by a Great Western official that war was declared. Later it was reported that the vessel was trying to make for100 words
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Article69 1914-08-20 7 At the annual meeting of the Bank of Bombay the Hon, Mr. W. L. Graham reported on the war and the run on the Currency Office. He pointed out that there were nearly five crores worth of rupees in the Bombay Currency Office, and said that if69 words
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Article62 1914-08-20 7 London, August 6 —Anxiety is being felt here about the state of affairs in relation to Ceylon, mainly over rubber. At a meeting to-day of ’he representatives of seventeen Companies the feeling was that there would be no market for rubber in the near future. Suggestions62 words
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Article45 1914-08-20 7 The liner Infanta from South America has been brought into Plymouth with many German Reservists on board, also half a million in gold, and a cargo of foodstuffs. The Carmania with two aud half millions of specie aboard has arrived at Fishguard.45 words
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Article558 1914-08-20 7 Germany’s shipding in the Indian Ocean and the Biy of Bengal hai receiving considerable attentio i at the hands of the East Indies Squad on and quite a number > of priz s are safe y moored in Colombo i harbour Up to noon of tin558 words
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189 1914-08-20 7 The German community has uaturally been in readiness since the despatch of the note to Russia and following on the telegrams which have oeeu received officially and also by the larger German hongs and the announcement of the martial law proclamation by the Kaiser, it189 words
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Article163 1914-08-20 7 On the China station, while Great Britain possesses an apparently satisfactory superiority over the combined squadrons of the Triple Alliance, her combination with the French squadron gives her an overwhelming superiority. All ths is, of course, without taking into consideration the Australian fleet, which at the163 words
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Article152 1914-08-20 7 The detachments of the 28th Punjabis, R. G. A. and R. E who were undergoing training at Diyatalawa returned to Colombo on August 6. In view of the mobilisation it is interesting to note that the troops at present garrisoned in Ceylon are as fellows Royal Garrison152 words
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Article168 1914-08-20 7 The fastest Battleship afloat is an Ita'ian; the fastest Battle Cruiser is English the fastest Armoured Cruiser is German the speediest Light Cruiser is Italian, while at the top of the list of Destroyers is an English boat. His Maj‘sty’s Government has requisitioned the P. and O.168 words
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Article86 1914-08-20 7 Page 2. —Malayan Railways. Page 3 —Futu e of Sarawak Repatriating Chinese Public Health. Page 4.—lndia and the War. Page s.—lmmigration Committee German Coup The Week’s Events. Page 6.—The British Troops India’s Loyal v The War. Page 7.—War Items Late Mail News War iu the Air. Page86 words
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Article43 1914-08-20 7 A Straits Settlement Government Gazette Extraordinary announces that in accordance with the provisions of The Holidays Ordinance, 1879,” Monday, August 24, 1914, will be kept throughout the Colony as a Bank Holiday for the Mahommedan Festival of Hari Raya Puasa.43 words
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Article189 1914-08-20 7 Export not Prohibited. It is authoritatively stated that the export of sugar from Java is not prohibited, as had been reported. A special prayer service of Intercession in the time of war will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Northam Road, on Friday evening, at 6 o’clock.189 words
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Article1418 1914-08-20 7 THE DEFENCE AT LIEGE. AWAITING THE ENGLISH. We take the following telegrams (not forwarded to us by Reuter) from Indian pipers received yesterday An English correspondent, who was present at the first assault on Leige, says that the German artillery practice was perfect. The shells exploded on1,418 words
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Article162 1914-08-20 7 The Court of Appeal at Penang yesterday dismissed the Appeal of Ong Ah Sok, which sought to reverse a judgment given by Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith in favour of Captain R. D. Caswell. The appellant sued in Jorma pauperis. In an appeal case yesterday, which arose out162 words
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Article842 1914-08-20 7 THE AEROPLANE. Although the war news, so far, has contained but scant references to the Air Services of the different Armies and Navies now engaged, it may be taken for granted that they are playing an important part in the operations. For scouting, the aeroplane’s value842 words
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Advertisement71 1914-08-20 7 In these das s one «Jien in-ass of the increased ost of living i aye you ever st pp; d <<> shirk hat the prices of advertised golds se ever a te-ed The branded musta d— lie advertis <L soap a on use—your bott e oi t-iuce with the hoi71 words
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Article256 1914-08-20 8 QUESTION IN THE COMMONS. In the House of Common? the following* question was asked by Sir Herbert Roberts Whether, in view of the allegations publicly made at meetings of the Planters Associations in British Malaya, with regard to the spread of drinking habits among the immigrant population,256 words
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Article282 1914-08-20 8 VESSEL SUNK IN COLOMBO HARBOUR. The s.s. Perm, of the Russian Volunteer Flee’’, which arrived from Odessa at Colombo some days ag\ was on fire, says the “Ceylon Observer.” The fire occurred in No 2 hatch in the forepart, which contained sugar and bales of paper.282 words
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Article271 1914-08-20 8 HER FUNNEL COMPLETELY CARRIED AWAY. On arrival in Shanghai on July 29, the South Manchuria Railway Company’s steamer Kobe Maru presented a most unusual sight, having lost her funnel during the typhoon in her recent trip from Dalny. The vessel met the typhoon with exceptional271 words
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Advertisement430 1914-08-20 8 INSURANCE. THE CORPORATION OF THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE Royal Exchange, London COMMENCED business in a.d. 1717 and was Incorporated by Royal Charter in A.D. 1710 and is therefore one of the oldest Companies in existence. It has granted the benefits of Assurance to the Public for period exceeding 190 years.430 words
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Advertisement232 1914-08-20 8 Cxn/ia/wJU* liOSail Sole Agents: -TONG JOO Co., Penang. INTERNATIONAL RUBBER RICKSHAWS CONGRESS AND EXHIBITION, BATAVIA, SEPTEMBER. 1914. NEW SHIPMENT JUST UNPACKED. POSTPONED. Complete with English Wheel®, Rug, Lamps, etc. SNAP SHOTS PENANG RAGES ’22 $,35 TAKEN BY NIKKO STUDIO, I CHIN SENG &Co NOW ON SALE, 130 K NOS Kpv232 words
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Article746 1914-08-20 9 June 27.—Assas-inabion of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand and his consort at Sarajevo. July 25.—Austrian uliraatum to Servia expires. July 28.—Austria declares war on Servia, alleging corop ieity in the assassinations. Russia mobilises for war with Austria. British fleet preparing. German fleet concentrating at Wilhelmshaven and Kiel. August I.—Germany746 words
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Article231 1914-08-20 9 Penang, August 20. Beef— cis. Soup per catty 20 Roast 30 Steaks 30 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 30 Ox Tail each 45 Tongue 55 Feet 15 Heart 50 Liver per catty 35 Fork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 28 Tongue 36 Mutton231 words
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Article651 1914-08-20 9 WEEKLY REPORT. Messrs. James F. Hutton «fc Co., Ltd., writing on July 23rd, report Liverpool Cotton. To-day. Last Week. Mid-American—Spot 7.35 7.39 Mid-American, current month 7,13 7.14 J F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 9.10 9.10 New York Cotton. ester Las day. week. Spot—Cents. 13.25 13.25 London. To-day. Last week Bar651 words
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Advertisement584 1914-08-20 9 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA. Incorporated by Royal Charter. Paid-up Capital £1,200,001 Reserve Fund £1,800,001 Reserve Liability of Proprietors... £1,200,00t Head Office 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E.O Agencies and Branches. Amritsar Hongkong Penang Bangkok Iloilo Puket Batavia Ipoh Rangoon Bombay Karachi Saigon Calcutta Klang Serembat Canton Kobe Shanghai584 words
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Advertisement87 1914-08-20 9 Man wants but little on this Earth, and that little is Good Health,” If he will but take Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure when any sign of fever of dysentery is apparent, that good health he will surely possess. It is the standard medicine for internal complaints. Sold by Dispensariet and87 words
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Advertisement403 1914-08-20 9 Weakness Debility IRON ‘JELLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron ‘Jelloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases. Iron403 words
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Article527 1914-08-20 10 Writing to the Lancet Dr. R Me C. Lionel! (of Selangor) says: As your readers at the present time seem to be interested in vitamines, perhaps the following case of scurvy may be of interest. Mr. X., aged 23, came to the Malay Peninsula to plant rubber.527 words
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Article171 1914-08-20 10 The Optimism of Mr, Lampard. London, July 31.—At a successful meeting of the Rubber C mipany Trust yesterday Mr. C. A. Lampard was opiimistic regarding the Company’s future. He stated that the directors supported the policy of dual interest, hence the development of tea properties recently in171 words
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Article125 1914-08-20 10 Messrs Guthrie Company’s weekly rubber report, dated Tu sday, August 18, states. The proceedings at the auction held this morning were extremely slow. Practically all selling limits were considerably in excess of buyers’ ideas of values and as a result only about 3 tons out of 51 tons125 words
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Advertisement456 1914-08-20 10 iff BENGER'S sg Natural Food 'l^? entirely free from any I> chemical substance T\! \r whatsoever. L/ X It is different from all other foods in being 7 scientifically combined J with natural digestive I principles. —a. »1« H ifcwePW is prepared for child, invalid, or aged person, with fresh456 words
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Advertisement272 1914-08-20 10 .hi rirr' 1— IRYLANS BROS. Ltd., |Jg WARRINGTON. Best Galvanized Steel WIRE W ROPES K -J FOR ALL PURPOSES. if Full Particulars from Adamson, Gilfillan t Co., ltd., eSOLE AGENTS. PENANG, SINGAPORE, MALACCA. PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY BY USING 1 —RWHWii hwitm r rii 1 nwi inr o b TWELVE CORNER272 words
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Article647 1914-08-20 11 GLIMPSE OF WAR IN THE FUTURE. Imagine a drive of artillery at the gallop—without horses with motors drawing guns and limbers and ammunition wagons. You think it would lack picturesqueness and thrill You would not have thought so if you had seen a battery of tho West Riding647 words
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Advertisement905 1914-08-20 11 N Y. K 1 Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. B First Class (Adb- JAVANESE EUROPEAN LINE. E A Fortnightly service is maintained be f A f JT TV S| Yokohama via ports to Marseilles 9 /B I I I I 9 London and Antwerp, unde mail contraci 9 I /LM905 words
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Advertisement132 1914-08-20 11 THE London Directory (Published Annually) Enables traders throughout the World t communicate direct with English MANUFACTURERS DEALERS in each class of goods. Besides being s complete commercial guide to London and its suburbs, the directory contains lists of EXPORT MERCHANTS with the Goods they ship, and the Colonia and Foreign132 words
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Advertisement181 1914-08-20 11 I I Modern Business Man continually has to concentrate his whole mental strength in grappling with difficult problems. How unpleasant, and even disastrous it is, when, on account of headache, rheumatism, chills etc. the brain refuses to work. Fortunately there is to be found in M Bayer’s Tablets of Aspirin181 words
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Advertisement2241 1914-08-20 12 p British India "X fel Ocean Steam Navigation Co. IL3»g£ 1 STW SHIP lM STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LTD. IIPECTED ARRIVALS AND DEPARTDRES. |S .aarowntrn A U W T T» I e ml NAV. 00.. ITO. INTENDED SAILINGS. SB M Bl I HT HE Companies’ steamers are despatched 1 I from2,241 words
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