Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 28 August 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-08-28 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 202. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY, 28th A.UGUST, 1918. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1085 1918-08-28 1 D ononan ■■•■•■□□□□□uc UP-TO-DATE PRINTING g 0 of every description undertaken, n from a visiting card to the largest J size poster, by p The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., i 2“- I g Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed. I Vlsi>Ors >0 P cnan V{ Sr*. vir^O^n^rmnrrittmw-irmTmm Itw I1,085 words
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Advertisement14 1918-08-28 1 IRUNNYMEDEI HOTEL. I GARAGE New Cars for Hire. I j s (X. iSj OflfliOflMOflBiCHHOMK)14 words
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Article308 1918-08-28 2 [To the Editor Of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —Like myself, some of the more enlightened dwellers in Penang have probably, enjoyed Punch's delightful pictures of Prehistoric animals. I have sometimes wondered what a Zoo-full of them would sout.d like. This was before I came to Penang. Now308 words
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Article225 1918-08-28 2 [To THE EDITOE OF THE “PINANG GAZETTE.”] Sir, —I understand from your advertisement columns that the Pacific Mail ss. Co. is organizing a passenger and freight service to Colombo, via Singapore, and that Messrs Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd., are the local agents. In pre-war times the P.225 words
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Article190 1918-08-28 2 A meeting of the Legislative Council will be held on Monday, September 2, when the orders of the day are motions by the Acting Treasurer: —Approving votes of $120,000 for grant-in-aid to the Rural Board, Malacca, $7,500 for replacing the white beacon at South Channel, Penang, and an190 words
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Article193 1918-08-28 2 The Assizes were resumed at Singapore with Mr. Justice Whitley on the bench, there being present a large number of the members, of the Bar. The Hon. F. M. Elliot on behalf of the Bar, in extending a hearty welcome to his Lordship said that193 words
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Article49 1918-08-28 2 The Band will play r.h> following pro ?ramme "f mu*ic a r tbe Esplanade fron 6 o.rn ♦•"-day: 1. Overture Juimta ...William» 2. Two Step The Teddy Bears’ Picnic ..Saddler 3. Reminiscence» of Chori < Winterbottom 4. Waltz The Dancing Mistress ...Higgs 5. March Hurrah Bovs ...Lacalle49 words
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Article659 1918-08-28 2 M.M.” JUDGE AND THE SYSTEM. In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday, before Mr Justice Earnshaw, the August Criminal Assizes were concluded. With the D.P.P. prosecuting, and Mr A S Bailey defending, the case was continued from the previous day, in which C T Hendroff, a“ M.M.” - 659 words
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Article133 1918-08-28 2 A shocking double tragedy took place in the Globe Hotel, in North Bridge Road, Singapore, during Sunday night, says the “Straits Times.” From what we learn, one of the boys of the hotel, seeing the back door of the room in which Mrs.. Silverman, the proorietress133 words
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Article117 1918-08-28 2 The Committee appointed by H. E. the High Commissioner to enquire into the present crisis in the rubber growing industry and to make recommendations held its first meeting in Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday, when it was decided to ask that the Committee be made into a commission.117 words
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Article555 1918-08-28 2 PERAK PLANTERS* DISCUSSION. The necessity for co-ordination in regard to coolies’ wages in different districts with due regard to varying conditions formed the subject of an interesting discussion among planters in the Lower Perak District on Friday at the general meeting of the L.P. P.A. in the Club555 words
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Article167 1918-08-28 2 “T.0.M.” After several efforts to ascertain the views of the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines in regard to the United Malaya Council, a special general meeting of members* was convened for Saturday afternoon in the Chamber’s offices in Brewster Road, Ipoh, “for the purpose of discussing the“T.0.M.” - 167 words
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Article106 1918-08-28 2 The following are the winning numbers of the Monthon Puket Lottery, drawn on 21st instant: Ist Prize —No. ***** (ticals 28,125) 2nd Prize —No. ***** (ticals 11,250) 3rd Prize —No. ***** (ticals 5,625) Ten Prizes of ticals 1,687.50 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****106 words
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Article82 1918-08-28 2 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow A. Doubles (Final). —R. E. Prentis and A. W. de W. Harries v. A. S. Hall and J. Tryrer (4). B. Doubles (Final). —B. Powell and C. R. A. Goatly v. G. B. Crisp and E. R. Henderson (1).82 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement332 1918-08-28 2 WANTED. Henderson Motor Cycle, 1918 model; send particulars and price to Box No. 211, c/o Pinang Gazette. PENANG SALES ROOM. TO BE SOLD By Public Auction, Household Effects COMPRISING Linen, Gramaphone and Records, Siamese Old Brass Curios, Dinner and Breakfast Sets, Glassware, Spoons and Forks, Gents Cycle, Lady’s and Gent’s332 words
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Advertisement111 1918-08-28 2 THERE can be neither comfort nor good health where constipation exists. To cure it, the first t u ing to do is to stop the use of strong purgatives which upset the digestion and wear out the muscular activity of the intestines. The next steps are to establish regular habits,111 words
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Advertisement215 1918-08-28 2 SEEDS AND PLANTS FOR SALE. Vegetable Seeds— Both European and Native Varieties—per pkt. 50 cts. Flower Seeds specially suitable for the plains—all varieties; 50 cts. pkts. Owing to enhanced cost of Seeds, smaller packets can no longer be supplied. Bedding and Pot Plants, Flowering—Shrubs and Trees in large selection. Dahlia215 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous186 1918-08-28 2 g Monday to Wednesday’s Programme. S i ONE OF GREAT VARIETY. 1 IEMPIREI THEATRE B AUGUST 26th TO 28th INCLUSIVE. 1 A Variety Entertainment. Full of Everything of the Best— 5 Cartoons —Scenery Big Stunts —Excitement, Wonder. 5 Everyone’s Favourite —Harry Carey and Clare Dubrey in S Six Shooter Justice186 words
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Article975 1918-08-28 3 ITS IMPORTANCE TO RUSSIA. M. Leo Pasvolsky, editor of the “Ru«skoye Slovo”’ and “The Russian Review” says:— The best way to unite Russia against the Bolsheviki and against Germany is to reestablish the Provisional Government at Vladivostock. I take this opportunity for stating at some length the considerations that975 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1427 1918-08-28 3 WANTED. TENDERS INVITED. Clerk for Estate in Lower Burma must TENDERS to be marked “Distillery” understand Estate Accounts ana Double be received up to noon of the 26th Entry. Good salary paid to suitable man. September, at the Honourable Resident Re p]y in own handwriting stating salary re- Councillor’s Office1,427 words
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Advertisement170 1918-08-28 3 jUNDERWOODj I STANDARD Itypewritersl UNIQUE i/ n 1 1 ACCURACY. S 1 DURABILITY RAPIDITY S RELIABILITY j MODERN METHODS. S I PATERSON, SIMONS j CO., LTD., 1 (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) 1 PENANG. SINGAPORE 4, KUALA LUMPUR, j AGENTS. □—an ~it~ in —in igcjrafZJMitzjmaiMizziMa R. YOUNG i CO., Lil,: PENANG. i170 words
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Article933 1918-08-28 4 Truth like murder, will “out” It is certainly curious that during the past week two incidents should have occurred which cannot fail to have an important bearing on history’s judgment in regard to some facts tHat have been in dispute respecting a Hun outrage at sea,933 words
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Article499 1918-08-28 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $161.25 buyers, and for refined tin, $162 business done. 75 tons were on the market. Tin was quoted in London on Monday at £367 10s spot, and £367 10s three months. We learn from the Secretaries, MessrsKatz Bros., Ltd., that499 words
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Article1833 1918-08-28 4 As expected, the British offensive has been extended northward to the neighbourhood of The Offensive. t^e gcarpe, east of Arras, where the line, as the result of an enemy retirement and subsequent pressure by the British, had been taken to east of Fampoux, four miles from Arras,1,833 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement186 1918-08-28 4 Weinberg’s Mahalla Cigarettes. Packed Specially II for the Tropics <> in Hermetically > Sealed Tins. Sole Importers: ISSWY»U«£iA W Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PENANG. cs' I Out-Station Residents. j Your Orders by Post Have Our Special Care. Quick Despatch and attention to Your interests 1 are assured.186 words
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Advertisement31 1918-08-28 4 TAKE YOUR CHOICE. E. O. Hotel, For Town Life and Business. The Crag Hotel, Penang Hills—for Change and Rest. Palm Beach, Seaside Health Resort and for Sea Bathing. Telegrams :—SARKIES Penang.31 words
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Miscellaneous50 1918-08-28 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 3.55 a.m. (6ft. 2in.) 10.20 p.m. (2ft. tin 3.69 p.m. (sft. 3in.) 10.20 p.m. (2ft. 2in.) To-mokkow, 4.35 a.m. (sft. 6in.) 11.19 a.m. (2ft. Bin.) 4.49 p.m. (4ft. 4in.) 11 pm. (3ft. Oin.)50 words
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Article198 1918-08-28 5 “PUSH” ON ARRAS FRONT. THE BAPAUMĔ AREA. LATEST FRENCH GAINS. The British troops attacked in the Scarpe sector, east of Arras, on Monday, and advanced about two miles on four miles of front, taking Monchy le Preux, Guemappe and Wancourt. South of the Latter, the line was slightly198 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration2249 1918-08-28 5 FURTHER PROGRESS. [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, August 26. Field Marshal Haig reports that north d Bapaume severe fighting occurred at Favreuil, and about Mory and Croisilles. We progressed east of Behagnies, and in Neuville Vitasae. A counter-attack against our uew positions in the Givenchy sector was repulsed.*’&• «|The British[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 2,249 words
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Article77 1918-08-28 5 GREAT GUNFIRE London, August 26. A French Eastern communique says there was very great artillery activity in the region of Lake Doiran, on both banks of the Vardar, and in the neighbourhood of Horma. Albania. In Albania, the Austrians twice attacked the French and Italians in the region of77 words
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Article16 1918-08-28 5 Amsterdam, August 26. A German submarine sank seven Dutch luggers off Ymuiden.16 words
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Article162 1918-08-28 5 THE VON STEIN INTERVIEW. Amsterdam, August 26. The interview with General von Stein, the German War Minister, is but. one of a series of apparently inspired at tides in the German Press recently, breaking the news of the failure in the west to the German people and generally162 words
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Article75 1918-08-28 5 AMERICAN COURT’S FINDING. New York, August 26. Judge Mayer of the Federal Admiralty Court decided that the Cunard Line is not liable for the loss of life and property by the destruction of the Lusitania. His in vestigations during the twelve months conclusively proved that the Lusitania75 words
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Article115 1918-08-28 5 Mr. Havelock Wilson, president of the Seamen’s Union, has sent to M. Clemenceau, the French Premier, a telegram of thanks for the renunciation of the most favoured nation term for our enemies after the war, and saying. “We have decided to sail the seas with no115 words
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Article188 1918-08-28 5 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, Penang, was held in the Municipal Offices, yesterday afternoon. Mr A B Voules, Acting President, presided, and the others present were Messrs. C E Craig, F Duxbury, A M Goodman, (Assistant Protector of Chinese) Yeoh Guan Seok and Chee Wor Lock,188 words
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Article147 1918-08-28 5 Chinese Small Holders’ Resolution. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 28. At a meeting of the Selangor Chinese Rubber Growers’ and Traders’ Association, representing thousands of small rubber holdings and twenty two rubber dealing firms, it was resolved to request the Government to fix a minimum price, and147 words
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Article91 1918-08-28 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, August 28. At Singapore Assizes before Mr. Justice Whitley and a special jury, the case opened in which Mr. Shafto Stevens is charged with cheating in respect of a cheque for $25,986 and with criminal breach of trust in respect of91 words
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Article839 1918-08-28 5 Mr R C Russell has returned to Kuala Lumpur from Home. Sir Edward and Lady Brockman are back from Japan. Mr and Mrs E B Prior are going on’a holiday to Newara Eliya. Mr. J. C. Keddie is dow serving as Army paymaster at Nottingham.—Ex. Mr. Lam839 words
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Article989 1918-08-28 6 The Hongkong Government has supplemented by a donation of $5OO the public subcription raised on behalf of the master of the Kueichow who has lost the sight of an eye when his steamer was pirated some time ago. Liners of the Toyo Risen Kaisha will not carry cargo989 words
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Advertisement239 1918-08-28 6 CiYSMA Cigarettes MANUFACIURED BY African Cigarette co., Ltd., CAIRO. 3resfi Stocks Just Received ’tary [lactogen! H THE H Natural Milk FOOD FOR H j Infants Invalids I OBTAINABLE AT ALL THE LEADING H E DISPENSARIES. H The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd. JUST RECEIVED. NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH MADE ACCOUNT BOOKS,239 words
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Advertisement267 1918-08-28 6 TRUXTON] (Formerly Hudford.) 1 J Motor Lorries Fitted with the famous Ford Motor H which ensures a supply of spares g throughout the Peninsula. J Prices defy competition note the following; ĔE One ton capacity complete with body with canopy over driver’s seat including front I H and side curtains,267 words
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Article52 1918-08-28 7 WAR CARTOON. (Reproduced from the World’s Press.) V 1 %to l CA'jW’V:. 0.0 wli Blw i Jkz&7. .KStIL -<’ Turkey is beginning to ask herself if the war-game is worth the candle. Johnnie Turk: “After all, what are we fighting for?’’’ Jimmie Turk: “I don’t know. I thought you52 words
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Article597 1918-08-28 7 THE COURT’S FINDING. The finding of the Court of investigation into the circumstances attending the collision between the s.s Huah Wu and the s.s. Mary Austin on the 7th April, 1918 at 2.44 a.m. in the Straits of Malacca and the subsequent foundering of the s597 words
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Article89 1918-08-28 7 A substitute for cotton has been discovered in Japan in a sea-weed called Sugamo, or gomo gomo, This weed grows abundatly in Japan, where it has hitherto been known as a good fertilizing material. In the process of manufacture the weed is boiled in ashy water,89 words
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Article127 1918-08-28 7 Secretary Daniels’ Exposure Washington, August 2. —Secretary of th» Navy J. H. Daniels said to-day that the statements made by Emperor William in the proclamation addressed to Germany’s army and navy to the effect that German submarines “are tenaciously attacking and fighting the vital forces which are127 words
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Article86 1918-08-28 7 Washington, August 2.—Statistics issued by the Department of Commerce show that the imports into the United States for the fiscal year ending J\ine 30 last were $2,946,059,406 an increase of $297,000,000 over the previous year. Shipments from Japan increased, particularly of silk, rice and cotton goods. Imports from86 words
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Article114 1918-08-28 7 Washington, July 30.—Mr. Hoover, United States Food Administrator, who is now visiting England, has qabled the release of hotels, restaurants, clubs, and diningcar service throughout the United States on August 1 from their voluntary pledge to use no more wheat. He congratulated the eating-places upon their patriotic114 words
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Article87 1918-08-28 7 Washington, July 30. —Mr. McAdoo, the Secretary- of the Treasury, has announced that 2,954,609 soldiers and sailors in the United States forces have applied for Government insurance, totalling $25,148,118,000. In the last four days more than $1,000,000.000 worth of insurance has been written. The total for July will87 words
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Article55 1918-08-28 7 New York, August 3. —A report from the Greek Foreign Office,of the Relief Committee for Greeks in Asia Minor, says that more than 250,000 Christian Greeks hav« been deported by Turkey from their homes in the flourisliing regions of Turkey bo> dering the coast, notably from55 words
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Article50 1918-08-28 7 Washington, August 3.—The ar Depart» ment has announced that the American forces in France have reached such a high state of proficiency in the new methods os warfare that no further instructors from the Allied Annies will be asked for, except possibly in some technical cases.50 words
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Article474 1918-08-28 7 S.T.” Customary Cautious Policy Adopted. The annual general meeting of the Kelemak Rubber Estate, Limited, was held at the registered office of the company, French Bank buildings, Singapore, on Saturday, those present being the Hon. Mr. F. M. Elliot, who presided, and Messrs. H. A. E. Thomson,—“ S.T.” - 474 words
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Article75 1918-08-28 7 The foil »wing are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Yesterday. To-day. x x x cc SHAKES. 3 "5 "3 PQ 02 PQ 02 Rubber (Dollar.) c. c. c. c. A. Panas 7.75 8.15 7.50 8.00 Jimah 1.20 1.30 1.15 1.25 Kempas 7.25 7.7575 words
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Article141 1918-08-28 7 Pknang, August '2B, 1918 S. P. Tapioca ...$7.20 sales. M. P. Tapioca ...$7.50 sellers. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings $55 sellers. Cloves season over141 words
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Article125 1918-08-28 7 Penang, August 28, 1918 (By Courtesy ot the Chartered Bank} London Demand Bank 2/3 29/32 4 months'sight Bank ...2/4 3/16 3 Credit 2/4 7/16 H 3 Documentary ...2/4 15/32 Calcutta Demand Bank R*. 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank c 3 days’ sight Private s.125 words
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Advertisement195 1918-08-28 7 PRITCHARD C9l° (INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. THIS DEPARTMENT IS ALWAYS REPLETE WITH A LARGE AND UP-TO-DATE STOCK. Burberry W/ weatherproof coats. Price from $42.00. MifOoV '7' t \1 Fine Gabardine Jf Awjk Rain coats. JAy Price $25.00. These Garments are made r I Kwide range of styles. z195 words
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Miscellaneous51 1918-08-28 7 WAR CARTOON. (Reproduced from the World’s Press.) V 1 %to l CA'jW’V:. 0.0 wli Blw i Jkz&7. .KStIL -<’ Turkey is beginning to ask herself if the war-game is worth the candle. Johnnie Turk: “After all, what are we fighting for?’’’ Jimmie Turk: “I don’t know. I thought you knew.”'51 words
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Advertisement766 1918-08-28 8 BANKS. CHARTERED BANK OF AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. Incorporated in England by Royal Chart» Paid-up Capital Reserve Fund £2,000,’000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors £1,2000m Head Office: 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONDON, E Q Agencies and Branches. Amritsar, Bangkok. Batavia, Bombay Cal Canton, Cebu, Colombo. Delhi, Foochow ’w a i l Hankow, Hongkong' Iloilo,766 words
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