Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 January 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-01-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 14 VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 17th JANUARY, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement810 1917-01-17 1 q a ci o ci d n c d□□ ’WANTED Itt’BHElt CONSIGNMENTS n n for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- o n vances made. ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES, o c j-poDS for forwarding to any D part of the world. g FIKE INSURANCE business. g ALLEN810 words
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Advertisement77 1917-01-17 1 ■onannciDnDDnannnnnQßQKDQj TX THEN YOU ARE AWAY a V V on leave you want to keep n in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial, Alining, p Planting, Ac. This you can d« g in no better way than by subsenb- a ing to the Weekly Edition of the c Pining Gazette,”77 words
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Article2163 1917-01-17 2 WILL IT BE SALONIKA’S TURN NEXT? The misfortunes of Rumania ought not to monopolise our attention iu the Near East, says General O’Moore Cresgh, V. C The temporary occupation of Bukharest is obviously only one stage in the programme of the Germans, who, it is clear, anticipating Rumania’s2,163 words
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Advertisement912 1917-01-17 2 pinang GAZETTE. New British War Loan. Rates for pP'HE Chartered Bank of India, Austra- I A lia and China will be pleased to Ca sual Advertisements. I receive applications for the new 5% loan in terms of the prospectus published in the FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATIONS VACANT. CTO. “given912 words
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Advertisement529 1917-01-17 2 V M Pl rF THEATRE PHONE 628. Under European Managemanship. PENANG ROAD. To-night! To-night 11 ■■HEARTS 8 CLUBS” A Refreshing Little Comedy of s A Powerful Vitagraph Drama an original nature. that appeals to tbe heart. AT 9.50 P.M. That Sensational and Thrilling Nordisk Drama “THE LITTLE CHAUFFEUR.” "FAST MAIL’S529 words
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Article3560 1917-01-17 3 OPENING OF JANUARY MEETING. The opening day of the Penang New y ear Meeting was more successful than might have been expected in view of the heavy rain that fell almost continuously from half an hour before the first event was due until the third race had3,560 words
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Article171 1917-01-17 3 Kuala Lumpur Dealer's Evidence. The enquiry into the case in which four persons are charged in connection with r quantity of rubber missing from Permatang Estate was resumed in Klang Police C< urt on Thursday, when witnesses were examined. One* of these was Towkay Loo Cheng Ke,171 words
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Article182 1917-01-17 3 Jan. 18, 20.—“ Pirates {of Penzance” in aid of Officers Families Fund, Town Hall 9 15. Penang Races. E. O. Race Dinners. Jan. 18.—War Loan Trust, Statutory Meeting, Kuala Lumpur 12 noon. Jan. 18.—Church Worker’s Association. A. G. M. St. George’s Girls Home 10 a.m. Jan. 19.—Ipoh Schools182 words
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Advertisement21 1917-01-17 3 fiUBBEB STAMPS. -pHE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS Ltd., is now in a portion to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps21 words
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Advertisement469 1917-01-17 3 niiiii> in,,, »iiiiii I If a Milk Diet disagrees I just add a teaspoonful of SI Brown Polson’s Patent I g Corn Flour to a breakfastIcupful1cupful of milk, and boil gently I a for five minutes. This breaks II up the curd and makes the B 1.4 milk quite light,469 words
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Article1454 1917-01-17 4 PENANG CHORAL SOCIETY’S SUCCESSFUL EFFORT. The Penang Choral S iciety, in selecting race week for their three performances of the “Pirates of Penzance” hai an eye to the financial result of the unc’ertakiug, which is to assist the Officers' Families’ Fund, and while the attendance at the1,454 words
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Article225 1917-01-17 4 T. o. M.” Messrs. Whitbaway, Laidlaw’s Premises Entered. A gang of two or three robbers assisted very materially in the Clearance Sale now going on at Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co.’s establishment in Station Road, Ipoh, for a very daring burglary was committed there on Saturday or" T. o. M.” - 225 words
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Article147 1917-01-17 4 The startling information reached Ipoh yesterday morning that a Malay had run amok at Lahat on Monday afternoon, and was responsible for two deaths. It would appear that this man, armed with a large knife, terrorised the people of a certain portion of the town.147 words
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Article625 1917-01-17 4 .—“Bangkok Times.” Mr H P Bagley is on the way to Australia via the Cape and will probably later come on to Singapore. Mr C C Ronnenkamp-Holst, m a late of Kapala Islands Estates, has been appointed manager of Alda Estate, Kuala Sawab, Negri Sembilan. Sir William.—“Bangkok Times.” - 625 words
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Article212 1917-01-17 4 MEETING AT KUALA LUMPUR. ADVICE TO GOVERNMENT. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, January, 17. A special joint meeting of the representatives of the P.A M., the Chamber of Mines and the F.M.S. Chamber of Commerce yesterday, considered the question of.local man power and the present212 words
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Article45 1917-01-17 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 till 7 pm. this evening 1. Selection The Contrabandist a ...Sullivan 2 Polka Babillage ...Prout 3. Waltz Ideala ...Bucalossi 4. Gavotte Saidie Amillon 5. March City Sights ...Czibulka45 words
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Article132 1917-01-17 4 Penang, January 17, 1917. S. P. Tapioca $8.20 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $8.50 sellers. Gold leaf $64 40 Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 0z)... sl6j buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $42 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $56 buyers. Cloves $4O sellers.132 words
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Article124 1917-01-17 4 Penang, January 17, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank}. London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months* right Bank ...2,4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 31/32 8 Documentary ...2/5 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 168 3 days’ sight Private 174 Bombay Demand Bank „168 Moulmein Demand Bank 167 o 3 days’124 words
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Article63 1917-01-17 4 CLOSE AT GENERAL POST OFFICE. CLEARANCES. To-day. Kalmoa for Deli and Batu Bahra. Anjou for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan. Cornelia for Port Swettenham, Malacca and Port Dickson. Jin Ho for Bagan Datob and Teluk Anson. Flying Dragon for Port Weld and Taiping. MAILS. For Per Close. Thursday. Deli and63 words
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Advertisement581 1917-01-17 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. MM■■■WBiHHB WANTED. A EUROPEAN OR EURASIAN NURSE for child of 6. Apply, Box No. 10, c/o Pinang Gazette. Penang Sales Room. TO BE SOLD By Public Auction, At 38, Beach Street, On Friday, 19th January, 1917. AT 11 A.M. The following: 1 c/s Tweed 1 N 1 Umbrellas581 words
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Advertisement141 1917-01-17 4 Taiping Medical Hall, (Established 1900.) Dispensing Chemists, Wholesale and Retail Druggists 73, 75 S’ 77, Kota Road, Taipiag, Perak. Estate Supply—a Speciality. Concentrated Mixtures for common ailments as Fever, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Rheumatism, etc. In bottles of 50 doses, at $2 each only. In bottles of 100 doses, at $3.75 each141 words
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Advertisement411 1917-01-17 4 notice ADVERTISEMENTS ON TRAM CARS. The pinang gazette p ßPiia Ltd. having acquired f roni Penang Agency Co. all the i Qter e and exclusive rights of the Mu n i ci T*? Contract for advertising on and i n k Tramcars of Penang, all communication regarding existing or future411 words
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Article1869 1917-01-17 5 THE NEW MINISTRY. [From Our Own Correspondent,] London, 18th Dec. 1916. It is easy to write columns upon the political upheaval of the last few days and difficult not to do so. But the news of yesterday is soon forgotten, indeed much of it not worth remembering1,869 words
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Advertisement492 1917-01-17 5 entire I Sound Sleep i \j\[ I A HOSE who suffer from sleep- r <'C' /fl W I lessness will find that a cup of ft Bk Jwi| ft OVALTINE—taken just before V\ 1 ft retiring—will ensure healthy, refresh- ft iin ftß n s^ee Pwv\\ 111 Sleeplessness is usually due492 words
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Advertisement233 1917-01-17 5 Ml Penang Rubber Auction Rooms. OUR 250th AUCTION SALE will be held at 7 Union Street, ON THURSDAY, 18th JANUARY. 1917, AT 11-30 A.M. AUCTION SALES EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY.—PRIVATE SALES DAILY. Forward Sales arranged. Consignments of Rubber solicited. Liberal Cash Advances iirdi on Consignments. Prompt Settlements of Account Sales.233 words
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Article18 1917-01-17 6 Sime —At Highbank, Kuala Lumpur, on 14th inst., Io Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Sime a son.18 words
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Article1020 1917-01-17 6 The outstanding feature of the war telegrams of recent days has been the gradual decline of the enemy’s forward movement in Rumania. At the moment, Marshal von Mackensen’s forces and the invaders farther north have apparently been brought to a standstill Whether this state of aflairs1,020 words
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Article34 1917-01-17 6 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $90.25 per picul, business done—an increase $1.25 cts. Tin is quoted in London to day at £lB7 5s spot, and £lBB 15s three months.34 words
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Article50 1917-01-17 6 Messrs Sime, Darby Co., Ltd. notify us that the outputs from ths following companies for the first half of Januarv 1917 were: Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd.,, piculs 220, hours run 317. Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd Dredge piculs 200, hours run 311 Elevators, piculs 30. Total (Chenderiang) 230 piculs50 words
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Article94 1917-01-17 6 The following was the rubber quotation in London on January 15, received to-day Plantation let Latex Crepe Smoked Sheet 2/1 li [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co]. Messrs Goh Taik Chea and Son send us a useful table calendar for 1917. From the Eastern Trading Co., we94 words
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Article1321 1917-01-17 6 We can only profess to be mildly surprised at the Government The Govern- announcement that in the ment and Pass- Cftge o f men accepted for age oney. active service abroad under the new scheme, no payment of passage money will be made to those who are1,321 words
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Article164 1917-01-17 6 With reference to previous announcements, it is notified that in the case of applicants who have been serving in the Colony under agreements which have terminated, no payment will be made by the Straits Government towards passage expenses unless the applicant can produce. (a) A letter from164 words
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Article59 1917-01-17 6 Messrs Cunningham, Clark’& Co. advise us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. Diamond smoked sheet $136 Plain smoked sheet $l3O Diamond unsmoked sheet $124 Plain unsmokei sheet $ll6 Bark crepe $B4 Blanket crepe $lO9 Preesed scrap 4759 words
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Article110 1917-01-17 6 The following are additional rubber outputs for Dec Bukit Jelotong lbs. 5,885 Kuala Pergau Plant 20,131 Hevea (Johore) 23,6/8 Sepang Valley 23,023 Soengei Rampah 13,91« Trafalgar 4,144 Henrietta 41,000 Laras (Sumatra) 16 34 S. Matang Strathisla 17,510 There was a bad motor car smash-up 1 High Street Kuala110 words
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Advertisement118 1917-01-17 6 HH PURITY, |||i MELLOWNESS and RARE FLAVOUR ji are the distinguishing features of 00 D L ted WHISKY Qiasqc” *l l! L troK> pure a r BULLOCH LADE Co., GLASGOW. Sole Agents GOLD LABEL CALDBECK, MACGREGOR Co., PENANG. Chivas Brothers 11 FOUNDED 1801 Purveyors, by Special Appointment, to His Majesty118 words
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Advertisement24 1917-01-17 6 “EX £r> O.” RACE DINNERS Thursday 18th January Saturday 20th DANCING AFTER DINNER Ou Thursday and Saturday, 18th aud 20th Jan. E. O.” ORCHESTRA.24 words
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Miscellaneous23 1917-01-17 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for today, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. 4.12 a.m. 10.56 a.m. 5 18 p.m.23 words
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Article137 1917-01-17 7 the ALLIES' PRESSURE. EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN. THE REPLY TO ATHENS. The Ru-sians and Rumania? s exerted pressure in valleys between the Gyimes and Oituz passes in the southern portion of the Carpathians. In the same area the Rumanians repulsed two enemy nighb attacks. On the edge of the137 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article131 1917-01-17 7 (Reuter’s Telegrams). SUCCESSFUL RAIDS, London, January 16. Field Marshal Haig reports that the British raided lines east of Loos, inflicting many casualties. The British shelled transport north of the Ancre. Incidents on French Front. London, January 16. A French communique records mutual bombardments on both banks of(Reuter’s Telegrams). - 131 words
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Article715 1917-01-17 7 London, Jan. s.—Except in Rumania there have been no important operations in any theatre of war. In Rumania the enemy continue'- to press forward, but slowly and with increasing difficulty. The Russian counter stroke may be delayed but is undoubtedly preparing. The ultimate importance of this715 words
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Article89 1917-01-17 7 CHINA’S ADHERENCE. London, January 16. With a view to cheering up Berlin at the adhesion of another neutral to President Wilson’s Note, Count von Bernstorff sent a wireless message to Germany, giving the text of China’s reply, which ventures to declare that the war hss probably affected89 words
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Article58 1917-01-17 7 DIVISIONS TO BE CALLED UP. Berne, January 16. The Swiss Federal Council announces that it considers it necessary to take more extensive precautionary measures, and it has therefore ordered three divisions to mobilise on January 24th, but it declares that the Federal Council remains fully confident of the58 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article58 1917-01-17 7 Rome, January 16. An Italian communique says that after long and difficult mining operations the enemy exploded a large mine under our positions on the southern slopes of Mount Piccolo Lagazuoi. Owing to countermining the tremendous explosion did not affect our troops. On the contrary the collapse58 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article46 1917-01-17 7 Malta, January 16. The crew of the battleship Cornwallis have arrived here aboard destroyers. They state that the Cornwallis was struck aft of the stokehold. She floated for two hours, enabling all aboard to be saved. Those missing perished in the explosion.46 words
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Russian Campaign.
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Article, Illustration392 1917-01-17 7 BULGARIAN BOMBARDMENT. London, January 16. A Bulgarian official report states From the right bank of the Danube, we bombarded railway establishments round Galatz. Mackensen and Calatz. London, January 16. Marshal von Mackensen’s advance on Galatz is at present the most conspicuous feature of the fighting in all the theatres.392 words
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Article185 1917-01-17 7 FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS. Louuon, January 16. The Daily Telegraph’s diplomatic correspondent says the Allies are again negotiating with King Constantine. They forwarded on January 13th observations on the Greek reply, the Allies insisting upon further pledges and refusing to raise the blockade, but leaving the door open for185 words
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Article, Illustration769 1917-01-17 7 Our Part in Capture of Monastir The dispositions and recent operations of the British Army on the Struma and Doiran fronts are described in a dispatch, issued in a supplement to the London Gazette,” from Lieut.-General G. F. Milne, commanding the British Salonika Army. “On769 words
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General News.
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Article, Illustration223 1917-01-17 7 CAPTAIN SELOUS’S DEATH. London, January 16. Reuter’s correspondent in East Africa states that after the operations on January Ist, the enemy, retreating towards the Rufigi, fought a series of rearguard actions in a most stubborn manner. In one of these Captain F. C. Selous was killed, while he223 words
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Article, Illustration141 1917-01-17 7 GENERAL SMUTS’ WORK IN EAST AFRICA. London, January 16. The War Office statement says Lord Derby, the War Minister, has instructed General Smuts to hand over the command in East Africa as soon as the military situation permits. It is tealised that larger issues are at stake,141 words
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Article342 1917-01-17 7 GERMANY’S PRIVATIONS. {Specially Translated), General Cadorna is making preparations for a big Italian offensive. The Argentine Government has placed an export du k y on grain. The Tijd his received reliable newr from Germany that the economic position there is most critical. The Burgomasters of342 words
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Article361 1917-01-17 7 ANOTHER ESTATE MURDER,' (Specially Translated). On Sunday morning Heer W G P Schroder, an assistant on Pantai Boeaja Estate, near Pangkalan Brandau, which has b-ea recently opened for coffee culture and owned by an American was murdered by a Madura n cooly. The cooly, it apr361 words
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Article74 1917-01-17 7 The following Teachers have been awarded Certificates presented by the Education Department of the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay S ates, for success in the recent final Examination of the Penang Normal Class Mr. Lim Eog Teng (Penang Free School); Messrs. E. A. Moissinac, J. F. Augustin,74 words
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Article2647 1917-01-17 8 ("Ml. r.Mop, s MM»—. Hk... J jf M tb x im I 191 T Ntl I 1915 1916 M|N I N» IS? *****00 >BO.OOO 80,000 1 J W Ay«r Went /RabmanJ DA P. Oe. SI f 1 IS? £lOO.OOl «88.950 100.OC0 £1 17/6 i-w t l5 Sangboa Valley N.L.2,647 words
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CONTEMPORARY OPINION.
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Article350 1917-01-17 8 —S.T.” We have an impression, ill founded perhaps, that the comparatively poor response to the Straits six per cent war loan was dne to an expectation that the Imperial loan would bear higher rates of interest than have been announced and might, because so much more permanent, prove—S.T.” - 350 words
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Article246 1917-01-17 8 S.F.P.” A Derby scheme would be modelled along the lines of recognising such industries as rubber and tin productions, shipping, and dock work, public services etc, as on the same plane as munition and similar work of national importance at home. Thus a a man classed—“ S.F.P.” - 246 words
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Article290 1917-01-17 8 A New Year Poem. Sirdar Daljit Singh, c s. i., member of •he Council of India, has arranged to present to every Indian soldier on firld service a New Year card with, as frontispiece, the Union Jack in colours, and on an inner pigea reproduction of the290 words
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Advertisement343 1917-01-17 8 ON ALL OCCASIONS when you require a specially strong antiseptic Soap—for instance, to protect yourself against mosquitoes and other insects, or to antiseptically cleanse their bites—use CALVERT’S 20°/o Carbolic Soap. U»e a light lather only, that is all you need with a Soap like this, which contains such a large343 words
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Article1876 1917-01-17 9 The annual general meeting of shareholders of the above nr med company, was held on Saturday at. the registered offices of the company, French Bank Buildings, there being present, Mr P M Robinson, Chairman, Messrs W H Lamb, J M Urquhart, A E Baddeley, H L Mills, shsre1,876 words
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Advertisement773 1917-01-17 9 ORCHARDING IN TASMANIA. CIJ IM I |rC SADLIER St KNIGHT 1 L_ I i L_ Orchard Agent. and Attorneys, LAUNCESTON, TASMANIA. CAIMXX DA We plant and manage orchards for Absentee Clients, with graduated payments, o and under Government Expert supervision, rr rf A I tZLJ JoOO. until it suits them773 words
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Advertisement60 1917-01-17 9 fn these days one often hears of the Increased cost of living. Have you ever stopped to think that the prices of advertised goods are never altered P The branded mustard—the advertised soap you use—your bottle of sauce with the household name—are all just as cheap to-day as years ago—and60 words
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Advertisement191 1917-01-17 9 —minmiT --mi--Grand Hotel —Herstellingsoord I “SINDANGLAJA,” PREANCER—JAVA RAILWAYSTATION: TJANOJOER. I Health Resort 3,600 feet above the sea; within sight of the vulcano Gedeh.” Private bungalows —5O rooms. U p-to-date accommodation. Electrio light. Intern medical assistance. 1 J. van REES, I Director JIIILLLLJ„m IJ. I 11»* J 6 CYD. Valve-in-head MOTOR191 words
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Article2176 1917-01-17 10 THE PROBLEM OF THE SUBMARINE. Science,” said Mr. Edison, to an interviewer will give ua anything. I ha"e been astonished by the fact that there is nothing new in this war. I had expected new things, at least of the Germans. Bat there have been2,176 words
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Article191 1917-01-17 10 Penang, January 17, 1917. eta. Soup per catty 16 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue 50 Feet 25 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 18 Feet 22 Tongue 32 Mutton—191 words
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Advertisement119 1917-01-17 10 To end Sciatica ieemi too ge»»d to be true, does’nt it It a good to be su*e. but ir.’g true, TOO. soothes the biting nerves. LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM Brings instant relief to pan» aua cut»tinned ate bringe permanent relief, lake a little in your baud and rub it in where119 words
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Advertisement209 1917-01-17 10 T H E FIRESTONE MILEAGE II i GUARANTEE fis contained in the superior Quality, Construction and Design of every FIRESTONE TYRE sold. No unnecessary agreement forms with high sound phrases; nothing but real satisfactory service. L Agents: R.. T. REID Co., Penang. r-rrrrr ww i iwwrwi i■ 1 1 u»n209 words
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Article750 1917-01-17 11 Recent Japanese tales include Misaki Warn, 1916, 1,800 tons dw., £43,000 Kaifuka Mara, 4 900 tons dw £132,000; Eldai Mara, 4,900 tons dw, £146,000. The two last were sold to Spain. The Osaka Shosen Kaisha, the second largest Japanese steamship company, re cently opened a monthly freight service750 words
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Advertisement313 1917-01-17 11 'rhodine' A GREAT FRENCH TRIUMPH OVER GERMAN ASPERIN. irW z A Vhß ZZjfc < XV hi jr J V> RHODINE "USINES DU RHONE” means acetyl salicylic acid of the purest quality. It is the equivalent of the German AS PE KIN and surpasses this product when applied for the same313 words
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Advertisement48 1917-01-17 11 A Clear Head a hearty appetite, sound sleep and good digestion are sure to follow an occasional dose of PINKETTES the tiny laxatives. Gentle as nature. Do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams 1 Medicine Co., Dept. Ic, Singapore.48 words
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Advertisement603 1917-01-17 11 I R. Young Co., Ltd., I PENANG. REINFORCED CONCRETE WATER TANKS Constructed rapidly from Stock Material. Perfectly watertight. Everlasting. Rainwater Catchment Tanks 1 inch of rainfall on 2,000 sq. feet of roof will produce 1,000 gallons of suitable H drinking water for estate coolies. Suitable sizes for Standard 20 rooms603 words
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Advertisement2194 1917-01-17 12 d a 6—British India N. Y. K?>v kTpTmT and 1 KONINKLUKE PAKETVAART AUSTRALIA AND CHINA i* I i Jdpdn Mail Steamship Co. Ld. i INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 II (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Fund £1,800,000 (Companies Incorporated in England.) A 2r Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,200 00n Akin2,194 words
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