Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 21 March 1916
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1916-03-21 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 66 VOL. LXXIV. TUESDAY. 21st MARCH. 1916 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement55 1916-03-21 1 caaaaaDDaaaanDaaaur□□□□□□□ C FOR $3O a 'VT’DU can have the Pinang X Gazette posted every day a for a whole year to your address. E (LOCAL SUBSCRIPTION, $27). P Proportionate Quarterly and Half-yearly rates. q Subscriptions are payable in q advance and remittance should o be addressed to g PINANG GAZETTE55 words
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Article796 1916-03-21 2 Mrs. J. George, of Sitiawan is on a short visit to Penang, staying at the P.JzO. Mrs. Gordon Parker, who has been occupying Richmond, has cut short her stay on the hill. Mr. T. 0. Perkins, Manager, Malayan Tin Dredging, Ltd, is in Penang, to meet his796 words
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Article, Illustration1112 1916-03-21 2 THE TIGRIS FLEET. The first line of transport, as everybody knows, writes Mr. Edmund Candler, the official eye-witness, carries the ammunition and tools sufficient for the day to the army in the field. The second line carries the day’s rations, kit and blankets. The third1,112 words
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Article540 1916-03-21 2 The young see Visions, but the old have Dreams. And I dream-footed, walked among the Streams— The four great Streams that round the dwelling ran. Of one, the first wild thing whose name was Man. There came I to a place I seemed to know In antenatal dreams540 words
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Article259 1916-03-21 2 T.0.M.” Story of a Plot of Land. The last case before Mr Justice FarrerManby at the Ipoh Assizes was one in which Ngah Ahmat bin Kolupali and his wife, Pateh binti Kulup Gnat Latip, were charged at the instance of the latter 8 BlBte p Isa binti—“ T.0.M.” - 259 words
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Article184 1916-03-21 2 —Ex. We have received the following from the Imperial Institute:—Coconut cultivation, though still a small industry- in Queensland, is rapidly ex'ending. Hitherto it had been supposed that copra from Qieensland coconuts did not contain enough oil to be of commercial value but the examination of a sample—Ex. - 184 words
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Article425 1916-03-21 2 —Ex. In the Magistrate Court, Ipoh, yesterday, Mr. W. T. Mackenzie, of Strathisla Estate, charged seven coolies, including two women, of that estate with desertion. The accused admitted having left the service of the estate, and offered various excuses. The women pleaded that they had to accompany their—Ex. - 425 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement533 1916-03-21 2 VACANCY for one or two men in a mess good locality near town. Apply No. 165, c/o Pinang Gazette. The resident councillor win be At Home at The Residency on Wednesday, 29th March, at 5 p.no. No separate invitations will be issued. Tennis. 280—ta th s 28-3 WANTED. HOUSE famished533 words
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Advertisement32 1916-03-21 2 Diamond and New Stock Wedding and Gem Set Guaranteed Engagement Jewellery, Rings. N. D. De SILVA, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER AND ENGRAVER 74. BISHOP STREET, PENANG. Re-setifng and ESTABLISHED Repairing and mounting, 1900, Re-glldlng.32 words
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Advertisement480 1916-03-21 2 25 Little Lectures M O by Nurse ‘Wincarnis. Sf (Lccturt No 1.) 3t “Nerves” j 1 'jy Our nerves are similar to an intricate network of telegraph ffj y wires. Controlled and nour- «5 iihed by a portion of the At brain —known as the nerve S centres —the delicate480 words
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Article833 1916-03-21 3 VERDICT of "NOT GUILTY.” The hearing of the in which Jean Stewart Drummond is hfr'ced with attempting to murder w? David Donaldson, ana with causing VOUS hurt to him, was concluded at the Coart of Sessions, Calcutta, on the lofbinst. before the Chief Justice, and a had833 words
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Article140 1916-03-21 3 ns cutta > March 4.—A large number of colin ors 8Q( I sub-inspectors of Calcutta Police 00 fl lo Commissioner of The c at Bazar yesterday afternoon. v p JUltn S3 n er called for volunteers for that P? tait a Me explained to the men140 words
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Article1158 1916-03-21 3 PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE. The Daily Telegraph’s forecast regarding the war credit vote has proved correct. Mr. Asquirh iu the House of Commons on February 23rd introduced a vote for £430,000,000. He said ;—I will confine myself to the financial aspect. There will be two votes, one supplementary for1,158 words
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Article, Illustration290 1916-03-21 3 General Cadorna, the Commander-in-Chief of the Italian Army, who is on a visit to Paris, is a son of General Cadorna, who commanded the sth Army Corps at Custozza, Verona, the scene of two famous battles against the Austrians in the struggle for Italian unity in 1848 and290 words
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Article211 1916-03-21 3 A short time ago experiments were made by committee of members of the Burmah Motor Association, assisted by representatives of the various motor firms in Rangoon, in the hope of mitigating the dazzle caused by the electric headlights of motor cars. None of the experiments proved satisfactory211 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement276 1916-03-21 3 THIn PEOPLE CAN INCREASE WEIGHT. Thin men and women who would like to ncrease their weight with 10 or 15 pounds of healthy “stay there” fat should try eating a little Sargol with their meals for a while and note results. Here is a good test worth trying. First weigh276 words
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Advertisement133 1916-03-21 3 T. JONO, ARTISTIC TATTOOER. Speciality —Tiger of the F.M.S. Willing to take Outdoor Work. OFFICE: Nikko Photo Studio, Penang Road t Penang. 1256—tu th s 31-3 HEALTH FOR ALL In hot climates nature needs help—wholesome nourishment for blood, bones, nerves and muscles. Nothing supplies this nourishment like SCOTT’S Emulsion. Whatever133 words
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Advertisement474 1916-03-21 3 rDebilityl 11 When you feel limp and washed out, weary fl f and fatigued with no inclination for exertion— U A your body is in a run-down condition—you are A g debilitated. You need something to put fresh J? “go into you —you need a fortnight's Iron 'Jelloids' g 2474 words
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Article1298 1916-03-21 4 In the cables that have been received, regarding the Commisdon which has just been appointed to consider the development of India’s trade and industries more importance seems to be attached, because of its topical news value, to the fiscal question, than to other phases of the problem1,298 words
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Article1419 1916-03-21 4 Von Tirpitz, “the Mau who stayed at Home,” has taken farewell of the German navy, and he carries with him a third-rate gift from the Kaiser as an acknowledg ment of his spwms of frightfulness. Now it is interesting to mark the sequel. He is succeeded by1,419 words
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Article36 1916-03-21 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $93.37| per picul buyers, no se’lers—an increase of 37| cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £196 10s. spot, and £l9l ss. three months,36 words
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Article25 1916-03-21 4 London, March 20.* The following is the rubber quotation for to-day Plantation Ist Latex Crepe 3/7 [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.,25 words
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Article185 1916-03-21 4 The P. O. outward mail s’eamer Nagoya, will arrive at 2 am. to-morrow and leaves at 8 a.m. The mails despatched from Penang D London on the 19'h ultimo was deliverer yesterday. Ships in communication with the Wireless Station, Penaga, s.s. Siam, s.s. N’goy 4, The B I.185 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement242 1916-03-21 4 n .-jlljTTijj «X jjT3 q nT graß&Sy^ teSTi°' PRODUCE OF FRANCE “Cordon sole “Cordon L* HIBBERT.WOODROFFE &C 9 LTP ROUGE. (IncorporatedinEngland.l JAUNE. f 1 1 1 W IN PEACE QTApf IN WAft HAS WON THE HAS WON THE R4ND PRIZE GRAND PRIZE AT THE AT THE Anglo-Japan Panama-Pacific Exhibition, 1910242 words
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Advertisement48 1916-03-21 4 NOTICE. AAWING to the enhanced prices of Whisky, Brandy and Gin and difficulties of getting shipments, on and after Ist April and until further notice, the price of Stengahs and Pahits consumed at the “E. O.” and "Crag" Hotels will be increased by 5 cents. Sarkies Brothers, Proprietors.48 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous23 1916-03-21 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for tomorrow, Penang Standard Times High Water, Low Water. 1-28 a.m, 7-56 a.m. 1-49 p.m. 8-1823 words
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Article192 1916-03-21 5 german aerial bases ATTACKED. FPENCH destroyed sunk. MACEDONIAN INCIDENT. HOLLAND S NOTE TO GERMANY. Jbe principal news to-day is of an early morning raid by 65 British, French and Belgian aeroplanes, on a German seaplane station at Zeebrugge, (9 miles north-east o f Ostend) and a German aerodrone192 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article169 1916-03-21 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] NO ATTACK AT VERDUN. [Copyright Telegrams.] (By Submarine Telegraph.) Paris, March 19. The French artillery smashed enemy trenches north of Rheims. The bombardment appreciably slackened north of Verdun. The enemy made no attack to-day. The French heavy artillery bombarded depots north-east of St. Mihiel. S gns[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 169 words
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Article35 1916-03-21 5 Loudon, March 20. General Count Cadorna, the Italian Genalissimo, on arriving in Paris, received a Ovat *on, which was renewed when Qera s Cadorna and Joffre motored thr °ngh the streets.35 words
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Article19 1916-03-21 5 London, March 20. a ptain A. H. Elias (Ist Gurkhas) is g&zett£d to the General Staff.19 words
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Article124 1916-03-21 5 SIXTY-FIVE MACHINES. London, March 20. The Admiralty announces that early this morning a combined force of approximately 50 British, French, and Belgian aeroplanes and seaplanes, accompanied by 15 fighting machines, attacked a German seaplane station at Zeebrugge and an aerodrome at Houltade, tear Zeebrugge. Considerable damage124 words
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Article133 1916-03-21 5 A GERMAN BOMBSHELL. London, March 20. The German papers freely discuss the resignation of Grand Admiral von Tirpitz, which they ascribe to Herr Ballin, declaring that the latter warned the Kaiser that a continuance of would mean the seizure of all German vessels in neutral ports and133 words
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Article19 1916-03-21 5 London, March 20. Major-General Sir Sam Hughes, the Canadian Minister of Defence, has arrived in London.19 words
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Turkey and the Near East
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Article, Illustration65 1916-03-21 5 BRUSH WITH GERMANS Salonika, March 20. Owing to a German encroachment on Greek territory, a strong French column occupied and cleared villages on the frontier near Doiran. Both sides used artillery but although the retiring Germans were reinforced, no general engagement followed. The French had only a dozen casualties.65 words
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Article419 1916-03-21 5 Despite the difficulty arising from the fact that Austria-Hungary has never published casualty lists, it is possible, says the Paris correspondent of the a Morning Post," to form some conception of the situation as regards the losses she has sustained. Her more or less normal recruiting capacity can419 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article172 1916-03-21 5 Rome, March 20. An Italian communique reports continued activity on the Italian front, fierce artillery duels and infantry encounters taking place. IN ITALIAN PORTS. GERMAN AND AUSTRIAN VESSELS. The following is a revised list of the German and Austrian vessels in Italian ports: Name Flag Tonnage. Port. Algier172 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article62 1916-03-21 5 47 MISSING. Paris, March 20. It is officially announced that an enemy» submarine sank the French destroyer Renaudin in the Adriatic. Three officers and 44 men are missing. Two officers and 34 men were saved. FRANCE’S NAVAL LOSSES. Bouvet (battleship) 12.000 tons Leon Gambetta (cruiser) 12.351 Amiral62 words
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Article28 1916-03-21 5 STRONG DUTCH NOTE. Amsterdam, March 20, The Nieuws van den Dag says the Netherlands Government has sent a most severe note to Germany anent the Tubantia.28 words
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Article53 1916-03-21 5 The Meuwe Rottordamsche Courant in commenting on the torpedoeing of the Tubantia, publishes in a furious leading article indictments against the German Admiralty for not having given such orders to their submarine commanders as was necessary to prevent what they terms as such blunders as the sinking53 words
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Article105 1916-03-21 5 THREE DISTINCT EXPLOSIONS. Amsterdam, March 20. The fact that there were three explosions, the last after the liner was at a standstill, appears to preclude the mine theory in the case of the Palembang. The first slight explosion took place aft. The engines were reversed. A few minutes105 words
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General News.
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Article248 1916-03-21 5 A NEW APPOINTMENT. London, March 20. The Rt. Hon. Austen Chamberlain has appointed Sir Marshall Reid, Bombay, a Member of the Council of India, in succession to Sir Felix Schuster, whose term will shortly expire. Times’ Comment. The Times says the appointment remedies a long-standing complaint regarding248 words
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Article327 1916-03-21 5 —Ex. Although the trade policy to be adopted by India after the war must depend to some extent on the general trade policy adopted by the Empire, and that must in some degree be influenced by compacts between the Allies, there is no reason why the broad—Ex. - 327 words
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Article173 1916-03-21 5 The Punjab Chamber of Commerce has taken the lead in discussing the problem of trade conditions after the war and has addressed a letter to the other Chambers of Commerce urging the need for united action in the interest of India. It has pointed out that173 words
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Article33 1916-03-21 5 VILLA SURROUNDED. London, March 20. An El Paso telegram says news has been received by wireless that General Villa is trapped at Babricora Lake. Everything depends upon General Carranza holding his end.33 words
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Article21 1916-03-21 5 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. Hongkong, March 19. It is officially announced that the Chinese Province of Kwang-Si has proclaimed its independence.21 words
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Article24 1916-03-21 5 London, March 20. Mr Cecil Cochrane (Liberal) has been returned unopposed for South Shields, in succession to the Rt Hon Russell Rea.24 words
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Article19 1916-03-21 5 London, March 20. Mr. Asquith is making good progress. Lord Curzon continues to make fair progress.19 words
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Article20 1916-03-21 5 London, March 19. The Rt. Hon Sir Leander Starr Jameson is going on satisfactorily, following an operation.20 words
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Article201 1916-03-21 5 SENTENCE OF DEATH. The case in which a Chinaman named Ong Lang was charged with the murder of a detective in Acheen Street on 14th December last, was concluded in the Supreme Court, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule. The case, which was previously fully reported,201 words
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Article213 1916-03-21 5 This morning, Mohamed bin Slayman was charged with the murder of a Chinese goldsmith named Chen Ah Tong, at Hutton Lane on 15tb December last. Mr. J Crabb-Watt appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. S. F. Brereton-Martin for the defence. Outlining the case for the Crown, Mr. Crabb-Watt213 words
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Article57 1916-03-21 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Golf Club from 5-45 till 7-15 this evening 1. Overture The Calif of Bagdad ...Boieldieu 2. Two Step Oh You Beautiful Doll ...Neat 3. Selection English ...Hartmann 4. Waltz Frau Luna ...Lincke 5. Melody La Paloma57 words
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Article539 1916-03-21 5 ASSISTANT ATTACKED. On 8 a.in. on the 6th inst. Mr. H. Jenny, an assistant on Tandjong Kassan Estate belonging to the Tanjong Rubber Company Limited, was attacked by a Javanese coolie, while superintending the work of his gang in the field, and wounded, though happily not seriously, in539 words
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Article153 1916-03-21 5 THE ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 21. At the annual meeting of Singapore Chamber of Commerce, the Hon. Mr. C. W. Darbishire, who stated that the trade of 1915 was good. Exports were 12 per cent, more than in 1913. The question of153 words
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Article92 1916-03-21 5 The following are the latest quotations in our share list:— Yesterday. Today. EE EE Sharks s'® S o> jq tn M co Mining. Lahat s2| s3f $3 s3| R«6ber (Sterling.) B. Sembawang 2/l| 2/4* 2/3 2/7| To-day’s quotation, Eastern Smelting Co. (Ordinary), $B. We learn from Die92 words
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Obituary27 1916-03-21 5 Obituary. REV. STOPFORD A. BROOKE. London, March 20. The death has occurred of the Bev. Stopford Augustus Brooke, m A., L L.D., the well-known litterateur, aged 81.27 words
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Article1375 1916-03-21 6 ARTICLE BY MR. JUSTICE INNES. The January number of the “Journal” of the Society of Comparative Legislation contains an article form the pen of Mr. Justice Innes under the heading Some Notes on the Constitution and Legislation of the Federated Malay States The article deals with a number1,375 words
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Article234 1916-03-21 6 Lack of Organisation in Agriculture In a few weeks’ time the fields will have to be prepared for the new crops. These crops will be of enormous importance to the belligerents, but more particularly to Germany, which is practically cut off from all communication with the outside234 words
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Article892 1916-03-21 6 PROSPECTS OF FUTURE TRADE. And what will happen after the war said a Japanese business man in close touch with conditions in Calcutta, when approached by a representative of The Englishman.” Who knows what will happen after the war Trade will revive again and prosperity increase but892 words
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Article19 1916-03-21 6 Penang :—The E. <fc O. Hotel, The Crag, Runnymede Hotel. Singapore: —Raffles Hotel. Rangoon :—Strand Hotel.19 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement179 1916-03-21 6 ARE YOU MIDDLE-AGED? Forty is the age of greatest effort with most people. Vitality is used up at the most rapid pace. Often the struggle in work or business produces nerve strain, or the failure to succeed causes worry, nervous breakdown, neurasthenia. Middle-aged people find that they cannot run as179 words
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Advertisement194 1916-03-21 6 ECONOMY being an Imperial necessity, the use of British Avon Tyres becomes a patriotic duty. fig ||f® The claim that Avon Tyres show lowest cost per mile rests upon dis- Symbols of interested records of actual service, Endurance. open to investigation. It is further agents: supported by their exclusive SELLAR,194 words
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Article777 1916-03-21 7 THE LIQUOR QUESTION. The half-yearly general meeting of the Selangor Club was held on Saturday night. The British Resident (the Hon. Mr. E. G. Broadrick), was in the chair. There was an attendance of over thirty members. The Chairman reviewing the accounts said that it would be found777 words
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Article74 1916-03-21 7 CLEARANCES. To-DAT. De Kock for Deli and Langsa. Cornelia for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Kedah for Langkat. Pungah for Batu Bahra. Benoa for Langsa. Rotorua for Tongkah and Renong. Jin Ho for Asahan. Brandan for Asahan. Hebe for Bagan Datoh Teluk Anson. Pangkor tor Bindings and Sitiawan.74 words
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Article34 1916-03-21 7 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. To-Moorrw. For Per Close. Alor Star (Kedah) Leong Ho 7 a.m. Deli Will o’ the Wisp noon. Thursday. Yen Jit Seng 7 a.m. Tongkah Malacca 12-30 p m.34 words
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Article130 1916-03-21 7 Pknang, March 21, 1916. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 7/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 5/8 .i 3 Credit ...2/4 7/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 29/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay Demand Bank 174 Moulmein Demand Bank 173 3130 words
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Article250 1916-03-21 7 Pbnang, March 21, 191IJ 8: P. Tapioca $9.30 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $9.50 buyers. Gold leaf $64.40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lb. 5 oz). $l6 1/2 buyers Black Pepper $lB.OO buyers. White Pepper $41.00 sellers Trang Pepper $33 sellers. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $62 sales. Cloves $4O buye250 words
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Article77 1916-03-21 7 March 22.—Meeting Licensing Justices, District Court, 2-15 p.m. —Malakoff Plantations, Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 3 p.m. 23.—Penang Library, A.G.M. Library, 4-30 p.m. 23 and 25.—Tableaux Vivants and Dance, Town Hall, for Destitute Belgians. 25.—F.M.5. Chamber of Mines,'Annual Meeting, 2-30 p.m Paper on Tungsten Ores,” by Mr. Scrivenor, Ipoh77 words
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Page 7 Advertisements
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Advertisement342 1916-03-21 7 RED STAR Disinfectant Fluid An efficient creosote disinfectant, easily miscible with water in all proportions. 1 gallon drums $2.00 5 gallon drums $B.OO 40 gallon casks $45.00 THE DISPENSARY (PENANG) Ltd., 2 6, BISHOP STREET and 26, CAMPBELL STREET, PENANG. Telephones 398 and 568. Tel. Address: CHEMOPTIST. at THE RAINBOW'S342 words
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Advertisement33 1916-03-21 7 It is our intention to continue to advertise our various specialities with unabated vigour, and our appropriationsare already planned for extensive campaigns. “It pays to advertise, advertise, advertise.”—The North British Rubber Co., Ltd.33 words
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Advertisement262 1916-03-21 7 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, 1 PENANG. I Telephone No’s. 635 and 543. ill Proprietor A. Kerdyk. E Tel. Address: “Runnymede Hotel.” 11l Manager J. G. HUMMELING. 1 A MOST SELECT SITUATION ON THE BEA SIDE. f TERMS:—Single rooms from $5 per day upwards. 5 Double rooms S 9 S For Monthly Terms262 words
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Advertisement1939 1916-03-21 8 p. &o. b. i. apcar n Y K. P. M. MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. J apan Mail PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. 9 (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) IYIAI lu SERVICES. I 1/1 Homeward (for Europe). Outward (for China and Japan). I (Royal PdCMt o. N.O Due Penang. Steamer. Connecting1,939 words
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Advertisement652 1916-03-21 8 Ocean I i STEAM SHIP Co. (|< UNCORPORATED in ENc an I AND CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAV CO im (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) L THE Companies’ ateamers are d esn from Liverpool outwards for the Rf I China, and Japan every wee k, and from T lta I homeward for London652 words
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