Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 3 March 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-03-03 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. rJo. 51. VOL LXXVIII. WEDNESDAY. 3rd MARCH, 1920. PRICE 10 CENTS,20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement513 1920-03-03 1 STUDIO nOW in possession of i r o dak Films and same can be obtained at their premises at 7, Wortham Road, Penang. i nmiiirwrmM» i I A X I PARTICULAR I &ire Extinguishers. PEOPLE I SIMPLICITY. —No experience is necessary to use the appliance. S la- 1 Lail •<»>513 words
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Advertisement30 1920-03-03 1 THE BEST CAR IN TOWN I i I BpmcY t I I S a s Sole Agents S.S. a EM S. S Ong Sam Leong Co. E X»niiiniiiiiuiimii!iiiiiiiiiiiitiimuuiiiiiiiiui!iiiiHniiiHfiiiiiiii iMnM!i n30 words
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Article358 1920-03-03 2 SOME SUGGESTIONS. A correspondent forwards to the M.M.’ the following rough draft of an address briefly setting forth the principal needs of the Federation Your Excellency— We are glad to meet you. We hope that you will have a pleasant and successful term of office. We358 words
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Article354 1920-03-03 2 M. M.” The annual general meeting of the Selangor branch of the F M S Chamber of Commerce was held in the Chamber’s Offices,Clarke Street Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday morning. Ihe Hon Mr H P Clodd said the total imports for 1919 for Selangor were $55,716,183 against $36,849,355—“ M. M.” - 354 words
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Article226 1920-03-03 2 The Question of Production. Sir Laurence Guillemard, says the Straits Times,” has lived through the period of acute food scarcity in Europe which was produced by the war. England relied on external supplies to the extent of about two thirds, and that if we mistake not is better226 words
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Article248 1920-03-03 2 Messrs F G Taylor and 00, Ltd, have received a cable from London dated March 3 d, advising price of rubber 2/7£d per lb, copra £69 per ton, black pepper 10|d per lb, and tapioca £1 19s 6d per cwt. TIN PRIBBB. Tin was quoted in London as248 words
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Article221 1920-03-03 2 Melbourne, January 30—In view of the time which has elapsed since the receipt of the cablegram respecting the first check bore put down by Mr Wilson on the Badak tin property,—the official advice was received 14th January —it is opportune to suggest that if no further information221 words
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Article162 1920-03-03 2 Melbourne, January 29.—1 t is now stated that the committee of the Stock Exchange of Melbourne has, after inquiry, accepted the explanation of the Tongkah Compound directors in respect to boring results upon an area of 114 acres in the F. M. 8. received on Saturday, 17th January,162 words
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Article227 1920-03-03 2 Several of the big American Rubber-manu-facturing concerns have, as is well known, gone in extensively for rubber planting in Sumatra, but as far as consuming interests inßritain are concerned, Donlops appear to be the only people taking a direct interest in ruhbo” prod >c‘ion. It is understood227 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement155 1920-03-03 2 J. G. STEWART’S FAMOUS WHISKIES Non=Pareil AND Gold Medal OBTAINABLE FROM ALL DEALERS OR FROM F. G. Taylor Co., Ltd., SOLE AGENTS, PENANG. SPECIAL SHIPMENT JUST RECEIVED FROM MANILAIOF THE J FAMOUS ALHAMBRA Highly Manufactured Cigars. MAKE YOUR'PURCHASES EARLY AT Messrs. M. N. NOOHU <& Co„ General N 0 6a155 words
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Advertisement36 1920-03-03 2 STAMPS BOUGHT. All sorts of Postage, Revenue and Telegraph Stamps purchased in Large quantities. Cash per return mail. H. ROSS-SHIELLS CO., 4, Eldon Street, London, E.C. 2, England. (Bankers:—National Provinei al and Union Bank of England36 words
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Advertisement372 1920-03-03 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENT». NOTICeT~" >, s POSITION VACANT. pru*un U rcNANC AMATEUR Clerk wanted for Estate Office, must be SOCIETY quick and neab with figures. Apply in own hand writing to, The Manager, Rubber Estates of Johore Ltd., Batu ier e wi 11 be a f u u p ract i372 words
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Advertisement129 1920-03-03 3 n :.:~iiinn t iiipiiiiiiii i i imiiii--iii ijti i lißiiMiniißijAsnraaMwaaaMßM i REMEMBER TH A T 5 Maurice SBandman’s I Pierrot Pie Is not like any other show though u other shows would like to be like PIERROT PIE. PIERROT PIE comes with -a reputa- g tion earned in England, Australia129 words
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Advertisement28 1920-03-03 3 ‘MONTSERRAT” /JyTW* LIME FRUIT JUiUE 7> Si* Refreshes and quenches j our thirst. IT COOLS THE BLOOD 'y AND KEEPS YOU FIT. f f OBTAINABLE FROM THE STORES28 words
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Advertisement108 1920-03-03 3 HARMSTON’S CIRCUS LOCATI O A/ :—DATO KRAMAT GARDENS. TO-NIGHT ANOTHER TO-NIGHT H GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. LAST FEW NIGHTS. LAST FEW NIGHTS. NEW ARTISTES! NEW ACTS!! A PROGRAMME BETTER THAN THE FIRST. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! I Da.re Devil Raymond PRICES AS USUAL. Book Early at ROBINSON PIANO Co., Ltd. Trams will108 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous451 1920-03-03 3 THURSDAY. FRIDAY SATURDAY, MARCH 4™. sth ©th. VAL NEWMAN’S including Aflm mu mamlghic Zone ■"MI HMI IN HER BEWILDERING gFjMI I*4 lAwOW |||||llf||f AND UNIQUE SEANCE SOMNAMISTIC DREAM VJ J fe COMPANY ASK HER ANYTHING r Wil I. SHE WILL TELL YOU. MY Lotlie Newmon ,NCLUDING ««row JteJST. M f*451 words
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Article90 1920-03-03 4 Dawson-Jemmbty.— At the Church of the Assumption, Penang, on the Ist March, by the Rev. Fa*her Duval, Raymond M. Dawson, Kota Bahrcw Estate, Perak, to Edith Maud Jemmett, eldest daughter of Mr Edward Jemmett of Bombay. Matthew —Champion —On 24th Feb at St Andrews Cathedral, Singapore by Archdeacon F90 words
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Article1365 1920-03-03 4 If the message from the Washington correspondent of the Associated Press is to be accepted as correctly conveying the salient points of the new peace proposals of the Soviets, it would almost appear that Bolshevist leaders now realise that Lenin’s programme of international communism must be postponed,1,365 words
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Article1141 1920-03-03 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr E N T Cummins has returned from Burma. Mr and Mrs Hopson Walker have arrived from Australia, Sir John Bucknill, K C, Chief Justice, has returned to Singapore from Penang. Mr G M Hutcheson is joining the Harbour Department, Bangkok, on April 1. Mr J M Urquhart,1,141 words
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Article51 1920-03-03 4 [Fr<w Ona Own Corimposdixt Singapore, March 3 H. E t the Governor last evening presented military decorations to four officers, on the Esplanade. There was a large attendance, the garrison being present. The Straits Settlements Association wi.. entertai» t-he Governor to dinner tc-night at the Singapore51 words
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Article346 1920-03-03 4 ALLEGED COUNTERFEITING OF COINS. In the Second Court, yesterday afternoon, a preliminary enqairy was held in connection with a caso in which a Chinese named Goh Ee Lian was charged witc counterfeiting King's coin and being possession of implements for counterfeiting coins. c Mr A W H346 words
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Advertisement264 1920-03-03 4 f THE GREYS I SILK CUT VIRGINIA I CIGARETTES. I A Shipment Just Arrived In Tins of 50’s. The Cigarette with the “ROYAL SCOTS GREYS” CREST ON. IMPORTERS: BEHR Co., Penang. MALTHOID? MALTHOID. Is a Roofing for all kinds of Permanent and Temporary Buildings, Railway Carriages, Boat Decks etc. MALTHOID.~k264 words
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Advertisement9 1920-03-03 4 E -A TANGO DINNER ON FRIDAY, sth MARCH, 1920.9 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous40 1920-03-03 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day and To-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 11.56 a.m. 6 06 p.m. 11.48 p.m. 5.54 am. To-morrow. 12.00 m'nt. 6 31 a.m, 12 31 p m. 6.45 p.m.40 words
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Article319 1920-03-03 5 CORRESPONDENCE published. [RiUTEB’S TkLKOBAMS.} Washington, February 27. Cjnespondence on the Adriatic question, jfhich is published, reveals that the memorjam of December 9th, signed by France. Britain and the United States, gave Italy <3 ntrol of over 300,000 Jugo-Slavs inbabitj Q <7 territory overlapping the Istrian frontier, while 40,000[RiUTEB’S TkLKOBAMS.} - 319 words
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Article110 1920-03-03 5 THE PEACE OFFER. New York, February 27. The Associated Press Washington correspondent says the Soviets’ new peace pro. pesal?, mentioned yesterday, pledges the establishment of democratic principles in Russia, the convocation of a Constituent Amenably, the withdrawal of the decree annulling Russia’s foreign debt to the extent of110 words
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Article208 1920-03-03 5 GOVERNMENT’S ACTION. London, February 27. The latest news from France shows that the railway strike is spreading. wing to the seriousness of the situation, “U Millerand hastily journeyed from tendon to Paris. -he Government has decided to mobilise 11 strikers, U. is feared a general strike throughout208 words
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Article44 1920-03-03 5 A NEW PROPOSAL. [Rsutkb’s TxlsobaMB.] London, February 27. The Daily Telegraph states that the idea of banishing the ex-Kaiser to a remote island has been abandoned, and Holland is now considering removing him irom Amerongen to a spot farther from the frontier.[Rsutkb’s TxlsobaMB.] - 44 words
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Article292 1920-03-03 5 Londion, l.—Mr. Winston Chun chill, in an article in the “Sunday Herald,’’ describes t?he “Willy-Nicky’’- letters as one of the most remarkable series that has ever seep the light of day. “There is enough evidence available,’’ Mr. Churchill writes, to show that the Ixaiser was292 words
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Article267 1920-03-03 5 21 Of The Chiff Offenders. Paris. Jan. 31.—The “Echo de Paris” states that the list of Germans who are accaused t»y the Allies of committing war crimes includes the following Ex-Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria.For deperting many inhabitants in the North of France. Duke of Wurtemberg.—Commander-in-Chief267 words
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Article49 1920-03-03 5 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION’S SUPPORT. Albany, February 27. The New York Democratic State Convention declared for the immediate ratification of the Peace Treaty, without destructive reservations, the adjustment of relations between capital and labour in order to end strikes and lockouts, and the speedy repeal of federal prohibition.49 words
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Article30 1920-03-03 5 Washington, February 27. Representatives of the Railway Brotherhoods deposited a petition at the White House requesting President Wilson to veto the compromise on the Railroad bill.30 words
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Article37 1920-03-03 5 New York, Febraary 27. The new Secretary of State, Mr Bainbridge Colby, in an interview, said he is thoroughly in accord with President Wilson regarding tha League of Nations and on all other questions.37 words
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Article100 1920-03-03 5 HANDLEY-PAGE CRASHES. [Riutkb’s Tklkqbam*.] London, February 27. Major Brackley’s Handley-Page machine crashed five miles north of Shereik Station. The machine cannot be repaired, though the engines are uninjured. No one was hurt. The Present Position. London, February 27, The position in the Cairo-Cape flight is as follows[Riutkb’s Tklkqbam*.] - 100 words
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Article42 1920-03-03 5 ARRIVAL AT MELBOURNE. Melbourne, February 27. Sir Ross Smith, after a number of delays in the flight across Australia finally completed the flight from London to Melbourne, He was presented with the cheque for £lO,OOO at a gala reception.42 words
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Article165 1920-03-03 5 Calcutta to Bombas. Calcutta, February 21.—The Englishman understands that, as ttfere has been difficulty in obtaining spare parts for the Handley-Page that is now in Calcutta, there will be no flight to Bombay in that machine. The new Hand-ly-Page, the machine de luxe which ia expected in165 words
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Article52 1920-03-03 5 THE ALLIES’ WARNING. Constantinople, February 26. The French and Italian High Commissioners amd also Admiral de Rebeck informed the Porte of the Peace Conference’s decision with regard to the consequences of further misrule. Allied circle* believe this will dispel doubts as to tbe Allies* accord, and will further impress52 words
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Article50 1920-03-03 5 FRANCHISE EXTENDED. London, February 27. The House of Commons passed unanimously the second reading of the Labour Party’s Bill enfranchising women similarly to men, which means tbe reduction of the age qualification for women voters from 30 to 21 and the addition of 5,000,000 voters to tbe register.50 words
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Article22 1920-03-03 5 London. February 27. The Eastern Telegraph Company announces temporary delays owing to congestion due to interruption of the Pacific cables.22 words
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Article135 1920-03-03 5 M. BRIAND’S DECLARATION. Paris, February 28.—Tbe Chamber of Deputies adopted a bill authorising the Freuch Government to call up the whole of the 1920 class for military service In the course of the debate, M Briand said it was absoutely necessary that France show that she intended to135 words
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Article878 1920-03-03 5 THE BLACK LIST. London, February 10.—The Allies’policy regatdiog the demand for tbe surrender of German war criminals has not a good Press in this country. The Westminster Gazette describes the list as too long and too late. The wave of public indignation needed to enforce the878 words
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Article670 1920-03-03 5 ASIA’S FUTURE WITH BRITAIN. London, February 13 -—ln a book which Messrs. King and Son are publishing, the revolutionary Hardyal relates his personal experiences in Germany and Turkey from February 1915 to October 1918. He says that in tbe first year of tbe period he learned thab the670 words
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Article248 1920-03-03 5 S.F.P.” The visit of Mr. Vai Newman’s Comedy Company, which opens in the Town Hall to-morrow at 9-30 p.ro„ promises to provide a very entertaining change following the recent successful season of the Marie Tempest Company of players. The Company comprises Mr, Albert Morrow, the magician,“ S.F.P.” - 248 words
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Article311 1920-03-03 5 DAWSON—JEMMETT. The wedding took place on Monday forenoon, in the Church of the Assumption. Penang, of Mr Raymond M Dawson, fourth son of Mr William Dawson of Westclift Towers, Bournemouth, aud Miss Edith Maud Jemmett, eldest daughter of Mr Edward Jemmetb of Bombay. The bridegroom is at311 words
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Article485 1920-03-03 5 [To Thh Editob or ths “Pixano Qazhtth.”3 Sib,— Will you allow me through the columns of your paper to thank on behalf of Dr. Mcßride (Skin Specialist) 17, Harley St., Loudon, W., those in Peoa g who have so generously responded to his appeal for £2OO to485 words
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Advertisement20 1920-03-03 5 Stop Jubilee Rangoon, Marc!) 2nd, LATEST RESULT THE ENTERTAINMENT STAKES MR. BANDMAN’S PIERROT PIE Ist (Won by a Thousand Laughs.)20 words
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Obituary19 1920-03-03 5 Obituary. Pari?, February 28—General Roques, formerly French War Minister, and the explorer M. Dieu la Foy died yesterday.— Havas.19 words
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Article284 1920-03-03 6 The following committee’s report was to have been presented at the meeting of the Singapore Rowing Club yesterday :—The committee beg to submit their report and statement of accounts for the year ended December 31, 1919. The year und r review has brought an increased interest in284 words
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Article131 1920-03-03 6 The final race of Mrs. Lane’s Cup was sailed on Sunday morning and provided plenty of sport tor both compet ng crews and onlookers. The whole fleet turned O".t with the exception of Manka and made a fine sight when started at 10.15.30 in a strong breeze131 words
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Article200 1920-03-03 6 A fire broke out at one of th > Chandu Monopoly Department’s buildings, Kuala Lumpur, yesterday morning at about ten o'clock. On the ground Hour was stored 600 jars (4,200 gallons) of samsu and the first floor was used as cooly lines. Mr. R. F R.200 words
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Article196 1920-03-03 6 A Court of Enquiry into the st anding of this vessel on|January 9th on the rock N Ĕ of Tsingsen Lighthouse, Amoy, was held in Hongkong on February 19th. After hearing evidence, the court found We cont-ider that the cause of the casua’ty was an196 words
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Article251 1920-03-03 6 New York, February 5. -The New ‘York Sun’s" London correspondent has int< rviewed Mr Reginald M’Kenna, who is reported as having said “America is right in refusing to lend money to Gov mments which have not put their own houses in order. England wdl pr<251 words
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169 1920-03-03 6 M. M,” A meeting of the provisional Committee elected to effect the formation of this Association was held at the Selangor Cluo on Saturday, February 21st. It was felt that the Committee, as apresent constituted, was not sufficiently representative of all shades of opinion, and required—“ M. M,” - 169 words
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Article146 1920-03-03 6 I O M.’’ Possibly few other mines in Perak are more representative of modern in mining methods than the famous Lahat Mines Ltd, which were visited by the Chamber of Mines on Sunday morning, for, wi h tbe exception of bucket dredging, practically every other method is there‘‘ I O M.’’ - 146 words
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Article132 1920-03-03 6 The u Hongkong Daily Press of February 23rd contains a telegram giving the result of an appeal to tho Privy Council in the case of Li Hong Mi, a British subject born in Penang, resident for many years in Hongkong who was ordered to be banished, ami132 words
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Article156 1920-03-03 6 Some enterprising persons, says the “Malay Mail,” have been attempting to alleviate the small change difficulty hy making themselves independent of Government money and coining ten-cent pieces on their own. The Police, who have been doing excellent work in the rounding up and convicting of printers of counterfeit156 words
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Advertisement712 1920-03-03 6 POSITIONS WANTED. WOTICEb. Temporary 6or 8 mouths. 3 years’ TITI TIN COMPANY» LIMITED, experience all branches Rubber, Ist class (Incorporated in the S.S.) testimonials. Apply Box No, 85, £c/o Pinang Gazette. Notice is hereby given that at the ?X)6 —3-3 Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday, 22nd March,712 words
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Advertisement281 1920-03-03 6 SIGN’S THAT SfcEM iERIPUS. Often Due to a Simple Cause. The debility, nervousness and distress which inevitably follow when the blood becomes thin often lead the victim to believe that he is suffering from a serious organic malady. Heart flutterings, a nervous cough, and indigestion are common symptoms in cases281 words
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Advertisement669 1920-03-03 6 Straits Settlements and Federated Malay Stat? VICTORY BONDS. Bearing interest from the date of purchase at 5 per cent, per annum, payable on the ist September, and the ist March. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE IST SEPTEMBER, 1934 PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be669 words
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Article127 1920-03-03 7 To-day’s Arrivals. B. Whatt Soon, Leyne, 199, T. Anson, Eastern Shipping Co, general. Krian, Barnes, 453, Singapore, Adamson Gilfillan <fc Co, general. Gleniffer, Roger, 6,021, London, Boustead Co, general. Bangala, Watkins, 1,935, Singapore, Islay Kerr Co, general. Expected Arrivals. Bangala, Singapore, 3rd. Khiva, Colombo, 3rd. Harold Dollar, Hongkong,127 words
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Article37 1920-03-03 7 The following are the numbers of arrivals from and departures to the Madras Presidency for the month of February 1920. Adults Minors Arrivals 2,857 426 Departures 5,752 254 The arrivals relate to aided passengers only.37 words
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Article83 1920-03-03 7 Mar 3.—Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens. Mar 4, 5 and 6,—Vai Newman's Comedy Company, Town Hall, 9-30 pm. Mar 6-—Penang Swimming Club, Carnival, Mar 7.—-PenangAmateur Orchestra Society, Practice and General Meeting, Town Hall, Ham. Mar B.—Bandman’s Pierrot Pie Company. Mar 11.—St George’s, Meeting, P.C,C., 6 p.m. Mar 14—P.V.RC.83 words
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Article46 1920-03-03 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Dato Kramat Gardens from 5 p.m. to-day 1. Overture La Sirene ...Auber 2. Two Step Southern Melodies...Duclet 3. Selection 4i Girofle Girofla, ...Lecocq 4. Waltz El Dorado ...Royale 5. March The President ...Mario46 words
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Article220 1920-03-03 7 Pbnang, March 3, 1920 {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/3 15/16 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 5/16 3 Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 85 3 days’ sight Private 92 Bombay Demand Bank 85 Madras Demand Bank 85 3 days’220 words
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Advertisement35 1920-03-03 7 PRITCHARD COMPANY, LIMITED, INCORPORATED IN STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. The Rover Motor-Cycle COMPLETE WITH side-car wRSBHKiI 5/6 H. P. Twin Cylinder. THE Rover Side-car Beautifully Upholstered and Finished. A Small Shipment to Hand. PRITCHARD’S ARE SOLE AGENTS.35 words
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Advertisement140 1920-03-03 7 THE ECSTASY OF FEELING WELL. No one can know the ecstasy of feeling unless they have suffered the agonies of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sciatica, or ether acute forms of pain, and then been cured. We have thousands of letters which express this ecstasy of feeling the pain go, the ecstasy •of140 words
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Advertisement528 1920-03-03 7 luil I .iaM wiiftoKl The A Cooling and H Q-NrSOy |\lz>Wj|F Refreshing Drink. U&T razrAsv AwVzW h^ s I and Easier Wav frame which must be replaced S Bl —thus Horlick’s Malted Milk w w e I to Better Housekeeping Nature to combat these trying v conditions and restores |H528 words
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Advertisement1342 1920-03-03 8 p_g Q -BRITISH JNDIA DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES. Sailing* from Hongkong* to Vancouver. OWMtea Inoorpcnrtsd in tony 1 tend.) ss Melville Dollar” [lO,OOO tons displacement] leaves H’kong on Mar. 12,1920 ■sae-s-a-s-ss ss Harold Dollar [lO,OOO tons displacement] leaves H’kong on Mar. 24, 1920 MATY A Kin D A QIT PVTC'TTQ s1,342 words
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Advertisement205 1920-03-03 8 BRITISH U D D” EXPANDED METAI D D DIAMOND UEsh~ o Y SOLE AGENTS: "Wm. JACKS Co., Singapore. SUB-AGENTS: R. T. REID A Co., Penang. I BE" 1 RESGn S| I LAGER BEER. M i BREWED AND BOTTLED IN SYDNEY. BY MESSRS. RESCH’S LIMITED. H I S OBTAINABLE FROM ALL205 words
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