Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 May 1918
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Title Section20 1918-05-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 125. VOL. LXXVI. THURSDAY. 30th MAY, 1918 I*fclCE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement786 1918-05-30 1 oa nannn *****8 aaaanc’n a UP-TO-DATE PRINTING g of every description undertaken, from a visiting card to the largest J size poster, by I The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., I I D Estimates given free and artistic g display guaranteed. g a d s > IF YOU HA VE NOT786 words
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Advertisement12 1918-05-30 1 obbiombommbboobl I runnymede] I HOTEL. I GARAGE New Cars for Hire. OHBoaBBOHMiOHMBOMmO12 words
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Article831 1918-05-30 2 Mr. R. J. Pennycuick is on a short visit to Penang from Puket Two Arabs, from Java, were fined $2O each by Mr Ham at Singapore for entering the Colony without a passport A cablegram has come from Oxford announcing the safe arrival of Dr J N831 words
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Article125 1918-05-30 2 Where green hills cut the opal sky And black and white the magpies fly, Cheered will be with its saffron sails I'he fleece of clouds the windmill flails, Fanning white puffs in merry race Into the red sun’s jovial face. Loisette and I with rippling laughter, And watchful125 words
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Article766 1918-05-30 2 HOME REGISTERED STEAMSHIPS AND LOCAL VESSELS. A correspondent writes to us on other aspects of the question of the general re- quisition of British local tonnage. He says: The resolution of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce protesting against the requisitioning of local shipping would appear to me to766 words
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Article79 1918-05-30 2 Karachi, May 3.—Captain Dillon of the s.s. Chenan is being charged by the Karachi harbour police under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. He is said to be suffering from delusions and that on the 26th ultimo while the vessel was on her way to79 words
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Article314 1918-05-30 2 ALLEGED BREACH OF TRUST* Appalasamy, a Telugu eating shopkeeper, against whom the charge of cheating was altered to one of criminal breach of trust in respect of $12.75 received as passage money for tickets for India from Guru Murthi and others, was again before Mr. R. D.314 words
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Advertisement357 1918-05-30 2 LAST 3 DAYS I FILLIS’ WILD WEST SHOW Under Cover of Waterproof Tents, Dato Kramat Gardens. To-night at 9.15, Initial Production of the much talked of Drama entitled FOR THE LOVE OF A COW BOY. in 3 Scenes. WILD WEST WISDOM FRONTIER FRIVOLITY. The real Dope, leavened with a little357 words
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Advertisement413 1918-05-30 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED, AN ASSISTANT with one to two years exp?r:enceknowledge of Tamil essential, for a healthy EstatH in Ke ah. Gord prospects for proper man. Apply to Box No. 128, c/o Pinang Gazette. WAN FED. Assistant book-keeper, for Accountant’s Offic a Chinese preferred. Apply Box No. 1*29, c/o Pinang413 words
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Advertisement196 1918-05-30 2 I By Special Request I THE MEMBERS OF THE 1 ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL UNION. WILL REPEAT THEIR RECENT I Variety Performance I J AT THE KUALA KANGSAR ROAD THEATRE HALL. On Thursday next, the 30th of May, 1918, g AT 9 P.M. I The Proceeds will go towards The China H196 words
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Miscellaneous281 1918-05-30 2 XnnnKXXnnEXKXnnnnxxxannxxxanßj. TWO GOOD THINGS TO SEE q THE SKY When it is full of Stars. C E THE EMPIRE When it Screens them. j X TO-NIGHTS A Starry Night! X B A REAL GALAXY OF STARS g FRANCIS X BUSHMAN BEVERLY BAYNE Q g The Voice of conscience s Q281 words
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Article731 1918-05-30 3 WEEKLY SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS. London, May 26, The following is an Official Summary of the military operations for the week ending May 23 There are four points of special interest in connection with the week’s operations on the Western Front. First is the continuous remarkable success of731 words
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Article277 1918-05-30 3 As full as a bulging mare with oats With news is the scribe of Malacca Notes In Singapore, these days they think, 'I here is’nt a soul beside the Chink Except a Tamil from over the Sea Or a Padre or si from far Portugee In Malacca To277 words
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Advertisement1215 1918-05-30 3 TONGKAH COMPOUND I AUCTION SALE OF by European. Public School and Univer- NO LIABILITY. VALUABLE MINING LANDS sity man. Discharged Army Officer. In the matter of the Insolvent Apply Box No. 123, c/o Pinang Gazette. PUKET, WEST SIAM. Estate of LAU ENG HIN. 872-30-5 Miscellaneous Application Wo. 39 of 1915.1,215 words
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Advertisement320 1918-05-30 3 PRITCHARD CO., LTD. 3 > 1 r i our outfitting Department 1 I is Unrivalled for Quality Variety and s British Manufacture. 1 Townend’s White Topees. Townend’s Straits Topees. Best quality with Puggarees, Similar t 0 Illustration good t Chinstrap and Ventilation quality and value. Holes. Price $10.50. Price $9-50-i320 words
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Article21 1918-05-30 4 Thomasz —At Batu Unjor Estate, Klang» on Empire Day, 24th May, to Mr and Mrs O R Thomasz, a son.21 words
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Article1004 1918-05-30 4 From the details that have been cabled of the latest enemy offensive on the Western front it will be observed that the Germans are still making the utmost possible use of poison gas, a fact which shows what a fatal mistake the Allies would have committed had they1,004 words
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Article416 1918-05-30 4 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $166.00 per picul, buyerg. The local Exchange Banks will be closed on Monday, June 3rd, in honour of His Majesty’s birthday. A Tamil Railway gateman while in the act of closing the gates at Sepang Road Station was knocked down416 words
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Article1159 1918-05-30 4 The enemy’s thrust over the Chemin do Dames carried him across The Aisne Aisne on a front of about Battle. fifteen miles, an advance of from four to five miles to that river. The crossing of the river was effected at night by fresh troops. The lattst1,159 words
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Article250 1918-05-30 4 CENTRAL COUNCIL PROPOSED. [Fbom Oub Own Cobbespondent.] Kuala Lumpur, May 30 A meeting was held at Kuala Lumpur yea. terday, called by the Planters’ Association of Malaya, at which representatives were also present of the Society of Estate Doctors, the Malacca Planters Association, the F, M. S250 words
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Article51 1918-05-30 4 [Feom Oub Own Cobbespondsxt.] Singapore, May 30. At Singapore Rubber Auctions, the buyers were mostly Chinese and Jap'n eBe The demand was fair. Ribbed smoked touched $96, average $9O to $94, fine paie $94. Brown Crepes were sought after and the lower grades neglected. 945 tons were51 words
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Article233 1918-05-30 4 In India alone for the four months ending with April last plague claimed La fa noilH v etims. This is a etagge’iug total ani tbe toll on India’s population from plague, well as malaria, has been taken for years. Probably it is th® of tbe death233 words
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Advertisement288 1918-05-30 4 f SYNOLEO I zzzzzzz I The Oil Bound Washable Distemper I for Interior and Exterior Decoratlens I A soft flat finish. Does not rub off. Proclaimed 1 unrivalled for Tropical use. I <77 for Full Range of Artistic Shades I tzlSfl and Colour Schemes. I PATERSON. SIMONS SCo Ln. LOJKCWOM.ISB288 words
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Advertisement6 1918-05-30 4 Stay Where Everybody Stays. “E. O.”6 words
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Miscellaneous53 1918-05-30 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day end to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-dav. 2.47 a.m. (sft. sin.) 8.44 a.m. (2ft. lin.) 2.43 p.m. (6ft. Bin.) 9.36 pm. (Ift. Oin.) To-mobbow. 3.31 a.m. (sft. sin.) 9.22 am. (2ft. sin.) 3.18 p.m. (6ft. sin.) 10 1653 words
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Article255 1918-05-30 5 latest developments. ALLIED GAINS IN FLANDERS. AN AMERICAN SUCCESS lu Flanders. French and British coun-ter-attacks on Tuesday morning regained the remainder of the ground won by the enemy east of Dickebusch Lake (south-west of Ypres.) The Germans, who had utilised four divisions in their attack in Flanders cd255 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration2292 1918-05-30 5 [Reuter’s J elegrams] ENEMY CROSS THE RIVER. London, May 28. Field Marshal Haig reports that the ei.eu y maintained continujus pressure an dav ou Monday against the British on the Anne front. Severe fighting continue on the whole fron*: on the Bri isa sector. On the right,[Reuter’s J elegrams] - 2,292 words
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Article258 1918-05-30 5 FUTURE} FQREIGN POLICY. London, May 25 Professor Sir* John Mac Donell, in a Rhodes lecture at the London University College, dealt with the Dominions and treaty-making, especially in relation to the future foreign policy. He said the question was-simplified because tbe Dominions enjoyedtbe advantages of Imperial258 words
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Article68 1918-05-30 5 London; May 28. The “Tunes” Shanghai correspondent .says: Sun Yat Sen has resigned the post of Generalissimo of the so-called constitutional military government of South-West •China. He states he will henceforth com fine him self to working for the good of ‘his country as a private citizen. '768 words
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Article202 1918-05-30 5 FRENCH CONFIDENCE. [Havas Teligbams.J Paris, May 29.—Tbe French Press records with confidence the renewal of the German offensive on the Franco-British trout. The Petit Journal writes “The day’s events went quite well in the Flanders sector, where all the assaults of the soldiers of Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria[Havas Teligbams.J - 202 words
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61 1918-05-30 5 Pari?, May 29 Lo J ur. al Officid publsl.es the t xt of a Fianco Si..ufesAct, s gned by he French Minister of Foreign Aff-iirs, M. Pichon, and the Siamese Minister, P.iuce Cbaruon, declaring Siamese mili'ary courts competent in penal matters on French te.61 words
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Article132 1918-05-30 5 EFFECTIVE RESULTS. [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, May 38. Reliable reports continue to show the immense damage done and great panic caused by the British air raids. For example. in a recent raid on Liege, a bomb fell on an important military railway station. killing many soldiers,[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 132 words
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Article76 1918-05-30 5 RESULT OF ONE AIR RAID. London, May 28. As an instance of the great effectiveness of the continuous British air raids by day and night on different points behind the German line where there are dense concentration of troops, a German prisoner stated that in a reoent76 words
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Article61 1918-05-30 5 London, May 28. In the House of Commons,replying to a question regarding the enemy bombing of hospitals on the Western front. Mr. Bonar Law stated that the raid on the 19th inst. was at Etaples where there are a large number of hospitals. There were over 300*61 words
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Article54 1918-05-30 5 AMERICA’S MUNIFICENCE. Washington, May 28. As an instance of America’s intense enthusiasm for the war it is noteworthy that the Americans yesterday answered Germany’s offensive by subscribing over 32,000.000 dollars to the American Red Cross Fund bringing the total for the week's camI paign well over $144,000,00054 words
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Article57 1918-05-30 5 London, May 28 In connection with tie recent unconfi'mfd rumour? of tfie death cf Marshal von Hindenburg it is inter» s ing that the newspapers are now allowed to publish the news that Hindenburg has be«-n ill for several and Marshal von Mackensen is cc-operating with General von57 words
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Article24 1918-05-30 5 London, May 28. In the House of Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated the Home Rule Bill was still being drafted.24 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article55 1918-05-30 5 AUSTRIAN POSITIONS CAPTURED. Lor dor, May 28. An Italian official message reports We penetrated the enemj’s succrs-iv? defences at C-iposile to a depth of 750 metres and maintained our positions despite violeqt enemy reaction, inflicting considerable losses. We took prisoners 440 and much booty. The Italian Navy55 words
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Article51 1918-05-30 5 GERMAN DISCIPLINE INTRODUCED. Londuu, Ma) 28. In connection with the recent mutiny in the Austrian fleet it is significantly reported that the Austrian Government is opening a nautical school at Trieste for Germans. This is takep to mean that German discipline will be introduced into the Austrian51 words
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Article76 1918-05-30 5 ALLIES REPUDIATE PEACE TERMS. London, May 28. Lord Robert Cecil annotmeed that Allied Ministers at Jassy had officially notified Rumania that the Allie» regarded the peace terms forced upon Rumania ag null and void because they violated the rights and interests of the Allies and the principles for which76 words
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Article258 1918-05-30 5 L ndon, May 28. In the House of Common?, Mr. M*»cpher« son stated there were great difficulties in 'he way of employing German prisoueis in coal mines iu Britain Out of 65,000 prisoners £42,000 were employed in agriculture. Enemy’s Suggestion. u rcjaZ i London, May 28. 7],258 words
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Article80 1918-05-30 5 London, May 28 In the House of Common Mr. Bonar Law, replying to Mr. King, said the Government at pe'ent do not intend making a statement g Irish policy. Assisting Russia." London, May 28. Lord Robert Cecil, replying to Major David Davies, said 'he Government bad tepeatecly given80 words
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Article81 1918-05-30 5 London, May 28. Another treason trial has ended with a sentence on Sergeant Paix»eailleB of one year and on Captain Mathieu of three months’ imprisonment. Both will le jefit under the first offenders’ act. Capt Mathieu had communicated with Paixseilles secret reports he received from General Sarrail81 words
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Article398 1918-05-30 6 With a certain class of the people there is the idea prevalent that the Government can do all things and, when colour is lent to their fears that prices will shoot up by the actual experience of the present rise in prices, there is, as a natural sequence,398 words
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Article182 1918-05-30 6 “SFP.” In the course of a dispute in the Supreme Court, Singapore, the plaintiff, a Tamil, dared the defendant, another Tamil, to take the oath at the temple. This challenge was accepted by the defendant. Mr HRS Zehnder, for the defendant, informed his lordship“SFP.” - 182 words
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Article160 1918-05-30 6 The M. C. L. Committee wish to thank very heartily all the kind friends who helped to make the recent entertainment a success. The receipts, inclu ing donations, amounted to $1,078.13 Expenses, printing $lOO. Balance, $978.13 cf ishich $5OO will be sent to the Red Cross Fund,160 words
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Article610 1918-05-30 6 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged 87,289.82, Mrs. Mathew $2, J. G. B. $lO, total $7,301.82. Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out every Friday from 9.15 till 10.30 a.m. All donations should be sent to Mrs. Winfield. Expenditure Since610 words
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Advertisement313 1918-05-30 6 I ESTATE SUPPLIES. B g g MOffll CASES 24 x 19 x 19. S 1 SUMMERSCALE MANGLES. y H SOP) UM BISULPHITE. 1 JAPANESE ACETIC AC IP 1 R S BOX STRAPPING 5/8.” WIRENAILS. 1 TAPPING TOOLS Etc., Etc. II G i ——> 1 I g Sandilands, Buttery 1 CO.,313 words
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Advertisement372 1918-05-30 6 Have you tried r jTOOHEY’SI I TABLE ALE? The brand is a new one to Penang, but just ask your Australian friends what they think of it—They knew that p it is the best and purest beer brewed in Australia and J will tell you so. Brewed and bottled at372 words
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Miscellaneous62 1918-05-30 6 WAR CARTOON. —< Reproduced from the World's Press KJ dl< < SmOlm S 33» 3-W SS >*• L -T,— vrrzz-z J 2 2— FALSE GODS.— “Dayton News.” Circus Tc-morrow Friday, at 9-15 p.m. WAR FUNDS BENEFIT PERFORMANCE IN AID OF THE CHURCH ARMY TENTS. 25% of the Gross Receipts will62 words
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Article3342 1918-05-30 7 lxdies and the passport QUESTION. War Loan Bill Passed. A meeting of the Legislative Council was •held on Monday afternoon. H. E. the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M.G., K.8.E.), was in the chair, and the other members pre- t were: H. E. the General Officer Commanding (Major-General D.3,342 words
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Article102 1918-05-30 7 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following tennis ties are fixed for tomorrow Men’s Doubles Handicap B—Woodward and Langston—ls. 2 v Acton and May—ls. 2 unfinished tie Mixed Doubles Handicap—Miss M Morrison and de Mowbray scr vMr and Mrs Low scr Mrs Welham and Chambers—4/6 v Mrs Hogan and Rogers—4/6102 words
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Article86 1918-05-30 7 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise ns that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their two auction sales held this week Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $B5 to $93 Smoked diamond sheet No 2 68 83 Unsmoked sheet No 1 60 63 Unsmoked86 words
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Article220 1918-05-30 7 S.T.” The ex-policeman Hazrat Shah, charged with dishonestly retaining stolen property, viz a revolver and nine cartridges, belonging to Baron Caneva, also with theft of a gold pencil case, the property of Mr Nichol, was again put up on remand before Mr Langham Carter in the“ S.T.” - 220 words
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Article47 1918-05-30 7 To-DAT. Dindings via Taiping 3.45 p.m. To-Morrow. Dindings and Sitiawan 1.30 p.m. Tongkah, Kopab, Renong, Victoria Point, Mergui > 2.30 p.m. Tavoy and Moul mein J Pulau Langkwai and Perlis 3.30 pm. Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson 330 p.m. Saturday. P. Swettenham Singapore 3.30 p.m.47 words
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Article24 1918-05-30 7 (Official Post Office Report.) Left Fenang. Arrived London. March 16 May 9 22 9 27 9 April 6 20 10 2424 words
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Article194 1918-05-30 7 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday the 14th May 1918 Present :—Messrs W. Peel President, C. E. Craig, Chee Wor Lok, and Yeoh Guan Seok. Absent:—Messrs. F. Duxbury, Quan Beng Kee, and A. M. Goodman. .1. The minutes of the last meeting are194 words
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Advertisement62 1918-05-30 7 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S. IN3IAM IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911." EMPLOYERS of Indian labour art hereby reminded that assessment re turns for the preceding quartey must be lent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang, daring the months of April, Jaly, October, and January. Forms for there62 words
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Advertisement385 1918-05-30 7 1 I Motor Grs Electric Litkts Electric Starter -ilngnelo LAST SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. The Big Four Touring Car A d 'f i wH® A Great Development The great Willys-Overland factories—a veritable hive of industry in themselves have played a leading part in the development of the motor car business. Although385 words
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Advertisement2303 1918-05-30 8 N.Y.K.fci 33 E? fl |jR MAATSCHAPPIJ Paid-up Capital and. Japan Mail Steamship «mowomii» R^iKHt P .fp ropri to Apcar Line. Company, Limited. w s. K,?; S M (l.eorperatod la Japaa.) > OB Imnn N Sail. Sia.xaß. Amrito.r Hongkong Pekini ‘Companies Incorporated in England.) r >ngßß| Talnk Rama»», Regli, Sahang. Ist2,303 words
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