Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 April 1918
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Title Section20 1918-04-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 85. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 12th APRIL, 1918 PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement506 1918-04-12 1 yu~w~irLT\r_r. JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Next Door to The > Dispensary* r a I SOLIG N UM I I IN stock —21 ttztzti 1 solid Rubber Guaranteed in good running PRESERVATIVE AND STAIN. f I 8 Also several Albion lorries s Certain Protection Against the I I 111 188 a506 words
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Advertisement12 1918-04-12 1 fiOMMEM I I HOTEL, j I GAPAGE I New Cars fcr Hire.12 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article435 1918-04-12 2 [To thb Editob ot thb “Pinang GazwiTl.*’] Sir,— ln spite of the dictatorial opinion held by Spectator that he is endowed with the natural gift of readily perceiving tbe various peculiarities of* the English language invisible to an Asiatic, it is very deplorable to discover,435 words
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Article292 1918-04-12 2 [To the Editob or the “Pining Gazette.”] Sir, —I have just read Mr Spectator’s letter on Chinese Marriages in your paper of the 20th of March. I thank him heartily for defending the views of the Penang Chinese ladies and for encouraging them on in their praise-worthy project292 words
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Article101 1918-04-12 2 [To the Editor or thb “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, -«—I have been informed that the Colonial Government is now prepared to send to England both European and Eurasians who are desirous of joining the Army. No one appeats to know definitely the terms, as regard passages and the101 words
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Article564 1918-04-12 2 [To thb Editor ot thb “Pimano Gumi.”] Sir, I have read wich amusement the reply to my letter by Latex and I really think he must have misunderstood it, or he has been touched in a very sore spot and he can be assured of all our sympathy564 words
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Article178 1918-04-12 2 [To THE EdITOB OT THB “PINANO GAZETTE.”] Dear Sir, —The justification for the whole movement of the Anti Man Crusade in one of its main practical aspects—namely, the placing of the female sex in the position of privilege, advantage and immunity —is conc ntrated in the current conception of178 words
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Article165 1918-04-12 2 A homeward mail C,” (route uncertain) closes at 1 p. m. to-morrow. Another mail D,” (via Madras) closes at 10 a.m. on Monday; registration till 9am; parcels till 8 a.m. This mail may connect with the mail “B which left Penang on Wednesday. The contents of the mail165 words
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Article482 1918-04-12 2 PETITIONER IN THE BOX. When the hearing was resumed this morning in the Supreme Court, Parang, of the divorce suit in. which Alexander Perreau (petitioner) asks for a dissolution of mairiage, the respondent being his wife Blanche Elacore Perreau, the peti'inner was cross-examined by Mr G E482 words
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Article125 1918-04-12 2 WANTED: AN OWNER. In the Second Court, Penang, to-day, a Hindu named Ramasamy, a bullock cart driver, was charged with fraudulent possession of a steam pressure gauge He was arrested by a detective at Chulia Street while attempting to sell it. Ramasamy’s story was that while digging sand125 words
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Article203 1918-04-12 2 A Cantonese, Lam Poy, charged with the theft of seven bajus belonging to a Hokien at Campbell Street, defended himself by saying that while he was driving in a rikisha a friend (whom he could not produce) threw the bajus on to him, after which he was203 words
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Advertisement486 1918-04-12 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. TO LET. Furnished compound house in good locality for three months from about Ist May, rent moderate. Apply Box No. 78, o/o Pinang Gazette. Professional Announcement. ■A Mr. H. LAZARUS, Consulting-Optician, Calcutta, Is again in Penang, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES, At E. A O. HOTEL, Room486 words
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Advertisement130 1918-04-12 2 COLISEUM DRURY LANE. 4 Reels. J* Reels. Jn tfe srip of Soil, fR ZDrama of Exciting Interest. JI Mean Xsriek on t(je Max, JI Comedy of Jsaugfs. 8 Reels Supported by 8 Reels. Islje Crimson Satin Mystery, JI Story Jull of <— J IMALT HOI DI I Waterproof fabric. 1130 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous63 1918-04-12 2 I proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. I J HAVE NO HESITATION IN SEEING THIS GREAT METRO SUPER FILM EXTRAVAGANCE 5 ACTS COMMENCING TO-NIGHT AT 10.30 :.<N' ZatjS Si 3? '■'■n SCENE FROM EXTRAVAGANCE FEATURING MADAM PETROVA L-KO COMEDY 2 Reels A LIMBURGER GY CLONE Filled to the63 words
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Article2225 1918-04-12 3 THE MAN POWER PROBLEM. The Federal Council met in the Counci Chamber in Ruda Lunpur on Tuesday moriiiog. H E the High Commissioner (Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M C., K.C.B.EJ presiding. The minutes of the previous u.eeting, held on January 17th, having been confirmed, Messri Oliver Marks. Chung Thye2,225 words
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Advertisement1044 1918-04-12 3 TJOR kedah North Kedah Our Day a Krani, Chinese preferred. Must be thoroughly acquainted wich Estate 11 p zi rllfl fl aocoun’s. Knowledge of shorthand de- "X Uli Wo sirable. None but best need apply with testimonials, stating salary required to rBox No. 77, c/o Piuang Gazette. SHCOIM i-« L.OTTTELRY.1,044 words
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Advertisement314 1918-04-12 3 PRITCHARD’S STORES. STATIONERY DEPARTMENT. B Stonehenge hand made Deckle Edge Note Paper and Envelopes. Duke Size per box $2.35 Albert Size per box $2.10 Albert Dnrer Deckle Edge Note Paper Envelopes Note Paper per box £1.60 Envelopes $2.40 Drayton Mill Linen Note Paper and Envelopes Blue or White. Octavo Size314 words
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Article41 1918-04-12 4 Kindkbsley —On April 7, at Hongkong, tha wife of the Hon. Mr. R. G. M. Kindersley, of a eon. Fowlkb.— On April 2, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. H. Owen Fowler, Kajang, Selangor, F.M.S. daughter.41 words
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Article1208 1918-04-12 4 The farther redaction of shipping losses last week is a welcome item in the telegrams we publish to-day, specially so by reason of the fact that military events must be making heavy calls on tonnage at a time when the problem of food should be almost at its1,208 words
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Article1295 1918-04-12 4 Advertising in China is at present only in its infancy; but that Sweet are the there are Chinese who are Use*.** appreciative of its uses is evident from the fo’lowing advertisement published in a Shanghai vernacular j mrnal I have several ten mow of fertile land and1,295 words
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Article29 1918-04-12 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $151,75 per picul, business done. Tin was quoted in London on Wednesday at £322 spot, and £322 three months.29 words
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Article41 1918-04-12 4 The result of mining operations by the Ulu Piah C impany, Limited, during tbe month of March, was 305 piculs —Mine output 236 piculs, approximate value $21,000; tribute ore 69 piculs, approximate value $2,920 32. Total revenue $23,920 32.41 words
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Article41 1918-04-12 4 The following are additional rubber outputs for March Burma lbs 4,428 Bukit K B 2,460 Clovelly 5,087 Jimah 20 181 Kilat 1,724 Kota Tinggi 24,750 Pundut 32,000 Pelepah 30,957 Siginting 9,100 Sitiawan 4,605 Sembrong 3 500 Shanghai Sumatra 60,51041 words
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Article44 1918-04-12 4 [Fbom Ottb Own Cobbkspondxnt.J Singapore, April 12. At Singapore rubber auctions, 831 tons were offered and 663 tons sold. Ribbed smoked touched $99, and averaged $92 to $9B, and fine pale $lO2. The others were in good demand, exoept bark crepe.44 words
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Article240 1918-04-12 4 [Fbom Oub Own Correspondent. Singapore, April 12. The rubber share market has improved considerably, and the number of buyers has increased. Tins are steady. With paper at its present price it requires a stout journalistic heart to embark on a new paper venture. However the stout heart240 words
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Russia
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Article135 1918-04-12 4 REPLY TO GERMANY. Moscow, April 10. Replying to Germany’s demand for the conclusion of Russo-Ukrainian peace (cabled on April 9th) tbe Russian Government has informed Germany that it sent a wireless message to Kieff on April 4th, proposing that peace negotiations begin on April 6th. Finaish135 words
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Article187 1918-04-12 4 COLLOSSAL FIGURES. Petrograd, April 11. A report read before the Commissariat of Commerce summarises Russia’s losses as a result of the Breetlitovsk treaty. 78,000 square kilometre? of territory 56,000,000 inhabitant?, 32 per cent of the total population of Russia. 21,000 kilometres of railways or onethird. 73 per cent187 words
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Article240 1918-04-12 4 The Bolsheviks have a lot to learn (says the N.-C. Daily News.”) Recently, in Vladivostok, they sent round to all business houses, foreign as well as Russian, announcing that thenceforward a Bolshevik overseer was to be put in every office to see that no firm made too much240 words
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Article77 1918-04-12 4 FURTHER BRITISH SUCCESSES. London, April 11. A Palestine official message says Our troops west of tbe Turkeram-Ramleh railway advanced tbe line on a 5 mile front to' 1| miles in depth capturing the vi'hge* of Elkefrand Rafat. The prisoners included a few Germans. Syria and Palestine. Amsterdam, April 11.77 words
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SUBMARINISM.
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Article40 1918-04-12 4 London, April 10. The Admiralty reports th it the arrivals last week were 2,534 and tbe 3aili ne 2,495. Four vessels over and two under 1,600 tons were sunk. Eleven were unsuccessfully attacked. Two fishing vessels were sunk.40 words
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Article200 1918-04-12 4 Th® following is a list of arrivals, sailingc and losses as cabled by Reuter s Sunk. r Weekended. g Over Under 0 •C 5 I,GOO 1,600 1c < tons. tons, ta .7 Oct. 2519 2632 14 2 5 14 2124 2094 12 5 21 2648 2689 17200 words
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Article27 1918-04-12 4 London, April 11, The French arrivals last week were 1,045 and tbe sailings 1,045. The sinkings were two vessels above 1,600 ton*. Unsuccessfully attacked, one.27 words
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Article130 1918-04-12 4 Sunk. CO X oa 05 S Week ended. gp Over tirder c •g -js 1600 1600 < tons. tons, o 2nd Dec. 839 816 2 2 2 9th 845 967 1 0 16th 981 892 0 1 1 23rd 11 0 30th 736 756 2 0 2130 words
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Article74 1918-04-12 4 The Hague, April 10. The British Legation has notified the Netherlands Oversea Trust that coal and pitch cargoes on Datch ships taken over in British ports had b?en requisitioned owing to tbe impracticability of unloading and storing, but the owners will receive equal quantities of new cargoes wh?n74 words
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Article160 1918-04-12 4 “THE PEACE-BREAKERS.’ Zurich, April 11. The Germsn demand for indemnities has been revived. The Minister, Herr Say de Witz, speaking at Dresden, said the war cannot end in a friendly and must be fought to a finish, bringing Germany the fruit? of victory. H er enemies most pay160 words
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Advertisement7 1918-04-12 4 Stay WAere Everybody Stays. “E. A O.”7 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous52 1918-04-12 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day «nd to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-DAT. 0.41 a.m. (6ft. Bin.) 7.6 a.m. (Oft. 4in.) 1.3 p.m. (7ft. 7in.) 739 p.m. (Oft. 2in To-mobbow. 1.21 a.m. (6ft. 7i0.) 7.42 a.m. (Oft. Oin.) 1.38 p.m. (7ft. 4in.) 8.19 p.m.52 words
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Article145 1918-04-12 5 SEVERE FIGHTING. SUBMARINISM FIGURES. RUSSIA’S HUGE LOSSES. 'l’lio British shipping losses last week were six vessels, compared with thirteen in the previous week, and the French two, against nil. The arrivals at and departures from British ports increased by 234, and the French decreased by 65. In the145 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration828 1918-04-12 5 [Reuter’s i'ELBGBAMS] WEDNESDAY’S FIGHTING. London, April 10. Fiele Marshal Haig reports Following the bombardment already reported, tbe enemy this morning attacked in strength between Armentieres and the YpresComiues Canal. There was heavy fighting «11 day on this sector, also on the whole front of yesterday’s attack north[Reuter’s i'ELBGBAMS] - 828 words
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Article, Illustration629 1918-04-12 5 THE ENEMY’S PLANS DISCOUNTED. London, April 10 A French semi-official report, referring to the German attack in the Armentieres-La-Baasee sector, says there is no doubt it is not so much a question of an extension of the front of attack as a diversion intended to relieve the front629 words
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Article30 1918-04-12 5 “COMB-OUT” FAVOURED. London, April 11. By the new ballot, the Amalgamated Society of Engineers voted in favour of the Government’s combing-out proposals by 8,650 votes to 46,33230 words
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Article1514 1918-04-12 5 QUESTION OF IRELAND. London, April 10 Iu the House of Commons, in moving the second reading of the Military Service Bil’, Sir George Cave, referring to the threatened resistance to conscription in Ireland, said the resistance would be overcome (Chee r s and Irish protests.) It was1,514 words
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Article262 1918-04-12 5 FRENCH APPRECIATION. [Havas Telagiumb Paris, April 11.—The French press comments very favourably upon Mr. Lloyd George’s spirited speech at the re-opening of Parliament. The following declarations regarding unity of command are received with great satisfaction as they express the general opinion in France on this matter.[Havas Telagiumb ] - 262 words
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Article61 1918-04-12 5 Paris, April 11.—The Siamese Minister in France introduced, yesterday, to the President of the French Republic, tbe Siamese Military Mission, headed by Brigadier-General Phya B jaf, who arrived in France recently, with troops rec uited by the Siamese Government to fight on tbe French front. President61 words
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Article408 1918-04-12 5 AEROPLANE ACCIDENT. Batavia, April 6. —Lieutenant Leendertz, whilst qualifying for his certificate, slipped and fell from a height of about 100 feet. He was only very slightly injured, but the machine was destroyed. War Profits. In 1917, the Rotterdamsche Bank made a net profit of F. 7,700,000408 words
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Article3406 1918-04-12 6 T.0.M.” $2,000 DAMAGES AWARDED. i The further hearing of the libel and slan- der case, in which Mr. R. D. Fenton claimed $20,000 from Mr. W. Kellie Smith, was continued in the Judicial Commissioner’s Court, Ipoh. Mr. H. Huntsman appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. F.“ T.0.M.” - 3,406 words
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Article243 1918-04-12 6 (By Rennell Rodd.) My England, island England, such leagues and leagues away, It’s years since I was with thee, when April wanes to May: Years since I saw the primrose, and watched the brown hillside Put on white crowns of blossom and blush like April’s bride; Years since243 words
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Article156 1918-04-12 6 A New York despatch states that Mr James W Gerard, the former American Ambassador in Berlin, addressing a large meeting, said he doubted the veracity of the Berlin strike reports. Mr Gerard remarktd There is no chance of starving Germany out, and there is also no156 words
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Advertisement126 1918-04-12 6 The Darkening Shadow. Have you commenced to feel shooting, throbbing pains, darting through your face and your temples—Can’t sleep, awake all night—worry, suffer, fret. That’s the story of Neuralgia—the darkening shadow that can be banished by the application of Little’s Oriental Balm. Rub into the face, or wherever the pain126 words
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Advertisement460 1918-04-12 6 INFLUENZA AND CATARRH Soon Cured by Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure. You cannot always avoid catching coughs, colds, influenza, or nasal catarrh, but you can avoid letting them develop into more serious trouble. The way to do it is to take Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure on the first indication of bronchial460 words
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Article1133 1918-04-12 7 COMMITTEE MEETING. The following excerpts from the minutes of a Committee meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber on Tuesday, the 9th ins% at 2-30 p.m are forwarded by the S-cretarie’, Messrs Brown, Phillips and Stewart. Present: Messrs H A. Low (Chairman),1,133 words
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Article148 1918-04-12 7 The final tie in the Championship event in the P.C.C. tennis tournament was played at the Cricket Club, last evening, the contestants being Messrs. A. W. Harries and A. V. Perrin. There was a large spectatorate, who saw Perrin win a game of four sets by three148 words
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Article312 1918-04-12 7 A golf match against the Caledonia Golf Club will be played on Saturday and Sunday, April 13th and 14th. Foursomes matches will be played on Saturday afternoon, and members are asked not to start private matches between the hours of 3.30 and 4 p.m., nor between 4.30312 words
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Article702 1918-04-12 7 ,—“Chicago Tribune.” The report of the directors of the Semanggol Rubber Co., Ltd., to be submitted to the shareholders at the ninth annual general meeting of the Company to be held at the Registered offices of the Company, No. 9, Union Street, Penang, on Saturday, the 20th,—“Chicago Tribune.” - 702 words
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Article125 1918-04-12 7 Messrs. Lowe, Bingham and Matthews, Colonial Register for the Gula Kalumpong Rubber Estate, Ltd., are in receipt of the following information regarding the working ol the Company for 1917 Balance at credit of profit and loss account, £85,743.18.3. Placed to reserve fund, £lO.OOO. Carried forward, £21,423.11.11.125 words
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Article314 1918-04-12 7 Export from Straits Settlements to Japan. Importers into Japan of coconut oil to be shipped from the Straits Settlements have received intimations from the shippers in Singapore that certain conditions contained in what is known as the Glycerine clause had to be complied with before an export license314 words
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Article401 1918-04-12 7 Restricting the Importation of certain commodities. Under the terms of a circular issued by the United States War Trade Board on March 21, 1918, the text of which has been telegraphed from Washington to the American ConsulGeneral, Singapore, the importation into the United States of a large401 words
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Article44 1918-04-12 7 The Band will play the following programme of music ar. the Esplanade fren 5 p.m. to-day 1 Selection JeTiisd,l e m ...Verdi 2. Polka Babillage ...Mid ids 3. R^miniscenc's Of Donizetti ...Godfrey 4. WaLz Idtcila ...Bncalossi 5. March Oj Joy ...Swinetead44 words
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Advertisement73 1918-04-12 7 DINKETTEQ THE TINY LAXATIVES W do not wear out their effect before accomplishing their work of correcting constipation, because they do not overstimulate the bowels. They assist nature so gently that the action is regular and thorough, yet without griping. They put the liver,. stomach and bowels in perfect working73 words
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Advertisement326 1918-04-12 7 H 1 &JI «Sw I A j jP'gh ACCUMULATORS save your Electric Lighting and Starting Troubles. They are f BRITISH MADE i THROUGHOUT Lil i an are Practically proof .1 I 1 against breakdown—howI) ever great the strain —hence ■Jr their world-wide reputation —Motorists are infefct.--. x ited to write326 words
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