Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 February 1926
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1926-02-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 43. VOL. LXXXIV. TUESDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY, 1926. PRIOR 5 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement539 1926-02-23 1 TOKISATSU, photographic art studio ’Phone 772. 68, BISHOP STREET. mwhm from insist on Pll’lDJiC S EQUATOR TO POLAR REGIONS nnflfi Hr AFI locktails Ready to Serve. HEAD GORDONS: g||| ffl BRAND (Injthe shaker bottle) B A f 3| OBTAINABLE AT ALL STORES Fifty-Fifty Martini l&fEfl 5 /v v A fIX539 words
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Advertisement8 1926-02-23 1 T. NAGATA, DENTIST. NEXT DOOR TO “THE DISPENSARY.”8 words
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Article108 1926-02-23 2 SKY MEETING. (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing.) Nine Races for all Ponies. Four Races for all Horses. Two Races for Polo Ponies. Entries close at 5 p.m. Monday Ist March at the Secretary’s Office. One Unlimited $5 Cash Sweep each day. Tickets obtainable at the108 words
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Article422 1926-02-23 2 WHY WOMEN LINGER. Her Little Ways. A Post Office official, asked by a “Daily Mail” reporter to state the estimated annual loss of revenue caused to the telephone department by garrulous women who use public telephone call-boxes, said There are 20,000 public call offices in Great Britain,422 words
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Article281 1926-02-23 2 JAPANESE TRIBUTE TO BRITISH WORKMANSHIP. M ide interest has been aroused by the high compliments recently paid by Japanese engineers to the quality of British rails as tested for a long period of years against those» of American and other foreign concerns. A correspondent who has visited the281 words
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Advertisement1099 1926-02-23 2 J> J DIRECT FROM ROLLAND CIE, RUE GODOT DE MAUROY 18. A beautiful collection of the latest styles of Evening Frocks, Afternoon Gowns and Sports Models at ROOM 67, E. AO. ANNEXE On view till Thursday 25th February only PRICES EXTREMELY MODERATE. POSITIONS VACANT. TENDERS INVITED. Wanted An experienced Cylinder1,099 words
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Advertisement329 1926-02-23 2 It is simply wonderful how the mouth is rejuvenated when the teeth are cleansed with Odol! < It feels like the body does after a bath. Painful Eruptions On Side of Face Cuticura Healed About five years ago I had a breaking out on the side of my face. tit329 words
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Advertisement46 1926-02-23 2 Troublesome Counhs. A troublesome, sleep disturbing night cough can be easily and pleasantly stopped by taking Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You will like the soothing, healing coating it puts on <tn inflamed, tickling throat and the promptness with which the troublesome cough is stopped. For sale everywhere.46 words
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Advertisement415 1926-02-23 2 The George Town Dispensary Lid I THE LEADING CHEMISTS, PENANG. OUR REPUTATION —YOUR GUARANTEE. THE Cheapest House in the Trade FOR Estate Medical Supplies. SAFETY FIRST. I I You are absolutely safe when you deal with “THE GEORGETOWN.” Each order is executed by a QUALIFIED ENGLISH CHEMIST and we guarantee415 words
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Article753 1926-02-23 3 SIR NICHOLAS GRATTAN DOYLE, M. P - BY SIR NICHOLAS GRATTAN DOYLE, M.P. The policy of “muddling through" nil lend to disaster. Leaders who can think are the need of the moment. A re we making the most of our national resources The question is one mai appropriately be asked at- the present753 words
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Article70 1926-02-23 3 Feb. 23, 25 27—Selangor Turf Clnb New Year Meeting. 20—League Cricket, P.S. and P.R.C. Esplanade. March 6—Planters’ Dance, Taiping. 17—St. Patrick’s Day. April 2—Good Friday Public Holiday. 2nd, 3rd, 4th sth—P. V. R. C. Annual Risley Rifle Meeting. The Rifle Range, Penang. 3—Public Holiday. s—Public Holiday. 14—Hari Raya70 words
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Article685 1926-02-23 3 NEARLY 70 MILLIONS FOR 1,905,000 PERSONS. The eighth annual r-p rt of the Ministry of Pensions for the year ende i March 31, 1925, Las been is<-u d as a Parliamentary paper by the Stationery Office (price 9d. net). In a general summary, it is stated685 words
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Article129 1926-02-23 3 PROGRESS BEING MADE. Many of our readers will have at some time or other met that well-known personage in the Radio Industry, Mr. William Blogg, for a- number of years sales manager of the Sterling Telephone and Electric Co., of London. We now hear that this129 words
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Advertisement348 1926-02-23 3 GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH. auction sale of town lots, sungei pluni. The following twenty-seven shop lots in the township of Sungei Patani, District of Kuala Muda, will be sold by auction on 21st of Shaaban, 1344 (6-3-26) it 11 a.m. The auction sale will be conducted on the land. I Upset348 words
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Advertisement314 1926-02-23 3 1 1 j S w g I I S Row Row Rosie Foxtrot ss Collegiate I’m a little fonder (Mercenary Mary) S Tie a string around your finger (Mercenary Mary) S Colorado Nights Waltz Mamie Foxtrot ss You forgot to remember Waltz S Charleston Baby of Mine Foxtrot When Eyes314 words
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Article641 1926-02-23 4 LIFE SENTENCE FOR MANSLAUGHTER. At the Suffolk Assizes, Ipswich, Harold George Waters, 18, of Lowestoft, was tried before Mr. Justice Rowlatt on a charge of murdering Lilian Evelyn France at Pakefield in December last. Waters, who was described as a skating rink attendant, pleaded “Not Guilty.’’ The641 words
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Article186 1926-02-23 4 NEW STUDIOS. The condition of the Brit’sh film industry has been receiving very serious at ten tion in. high quarters for some time past: and it is to be hoped that at no distant date the industry will emerge from the gnp of Hollywood and come into its186 words
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Article808 1926-02-23 4 A PERMANENT EMPIRE POLICY, Mr. Amery, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs, was the guest of honour at a house luncheon of the Scottish Conservative Club in Edinburgh. Replying to the toast of his health, Mr. Amery said he had jnst read a reference by Mr.808 words
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Advertisement258 1926-02-23 4 t y J u i inTrrrm-\T i I IF you are Going N Leave ™is spring g BUY A CAR g AND 3 I MOTOR at HOME SPECIAL CONCESSION "TO j PURCHASERS TAKING DELIVERY AT HOlfE -1 j NO WORRY NO TROUBLE We arrange everything THE CAR WAITING TOUR ARRIVAL258 words
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Advertisement57 1926-02-23 4 A Favorite Among Athletes, The golfer, the football player and the all round athlete know the value of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It is just the thing for a rub down after a hard game. All soreness disappears like magic and sprains and swellings are cured in one-third less rime than57 words
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Advertisement320 1926-02-23 4 I meal of COLD MEAT, I add a little LEA PERRINS’ I SAUCE J Keep your Teeth clean with Calvert’s Tooth Powder for it is a big help to anyone who wants her or his teeth to look well and last well. It cleans them so easily, so smoothly, so320 words
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Article348 1926-02-23 5 Soviet and Electric Lamp Patents. The Hague, Feb. 13. Vpj.otiare on hand between the Concessions Committee and the pHlip' l i;i i ()sr:un ele ctric lamp manufactin i"' companies in respect of a mutual exchange o‘ patents. FRANCO TURKISH CONFERENCE. Nauen, Feb. 13. Henri nvenel. the French348 words
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Article357 1926-02-23 5 PEOPLE WHO FEARED WITCHCRAFT. 1 saw w if with a human face—the of 4 sorcerer. He had haunted my h.iMf ip c lvs (j ne night I flung open iho (f.iii- shot (he man-wolf through the heart.” Tin's w ;H the defence of a357 words
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Article705 1926-02-23 5 GOVERNOR'S OFFICIAL FAREWELL. Preservation of Medals. The Royal Sussex Regiment Daves Singapore for its Indian station on Satur Ju.y, .uarch 6, the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, which is to relieve the Royal S.ussex here, being due- to arrive from Cairo two or three days previously. His Excellency705 words
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Article93 1926-02-23 5 The homeward mail by the s.s Karmala closes at 6 p.m. on Saturday, the 27th instant. The P. &O. Packet Morea with mails despatched from London or Febrnary 4 is expected to arrive ber° at 10 a.m. on Thursday, the 25th instant. On and after March Ist, gratuities93 words
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Article399 1926-02-23 5 LORD LONDONDERRY’S APPEAL TO MINERS I Speaking at a social gathering of the Daw don Working Men’s Club, Seaham, to an audience of miners, Lord Londonderry said he was quite certain that if all in the industry kept their heads and realized the difficulties with which399 words
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Article396 1926-02-23 5 WELL-KNOWN PIONEER PLANTER OF KELANTAN. The sad news has recently been received of the death of a well-known pioneer planter of Kelantan, Mr. John W. MacKenzie, says, the Straits Times. Mr. MacKenzie had a varied and interesting career, writes a correspondent. Born some 56396 words
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Advertisement44 1926-02-23 5 A Standard Remedy. Chamber ain’s Cough Remedy ig a standard family medicine. Prompt, Tellable and effective for coughs, colds, croup, bronchial coughs, coughs resulting from whooping cough, nervous hacking, tickling throat, troublesome night coughs and the chronic coughs of elderly people. For sale everywhere.44 words
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Advertisement468 1926-02-23 5 A STATEMENT I OF FACT. If for no other reason than that LACTOGEN consists entirely of J n I Milk and contains no substance I y which is not found in Milk, it i 1 can claim a nearer resemblance Ij to human milk than any other W\Jurf) \l preparation.468 words
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Article1559 1926-02-23 6 STEEL SWINDLE. We had jaat read in a home newspaper an exposure of a steel swindle, whereby inferior foreign metal is being foisted on British buyers, when we received a letter from a reliable source in Perak stating that a representative of a French firm which had1,559 words
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Article114 1926-02-23 6 When the oldest hand in a certain little foundry died very suddenly the whole of the charge hands decided to attend the funeral. The local cemetery adjoins the town football field, and the times of the interment and the kick-off were also near enough to make attendance114 words
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Article960 1926-02-23 6 Bangkok Too Fast For Penang. HIS MAJESTY PRESENT AT GAME. Bangkok again showed superiority over Penang at polo, by beating the visitors by five goals to nil. On all bands, it has been declared to have b-en a game that will be long remembered, not only by the victors960 words
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Article576 1926-02-23 6 FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS. Prize Distribution. ✓1 I The Penang Chinese Junior Epworth League celebrated its First Anniversary on Thursday last at the League’s premises in a fitting manner. The programme for the afternoon began with a Ping-Pong match between the A. C. S. Scout Troop and the576 words
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Article137 1926-02-23 6 MALAY WEDDING. Kulim February 22. Never was a local Malay feast so large ly attended by members of the various communities in Kulim as the one given on Saturday last at their house in Jalan I Raya by Inspector Mohamed Ali and Mrs. Ali in honour of the137 words
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Article1090 1926-02-23 6 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. O. Boden Kloss, Director, Raffles Museum, was in Kuala Lumpur during the week-end. Mr. Arthur Edmonds, State Treasurer, Negri Sembilan, has gone to Port Dickson for a holiday before he resumes duty. Col. F.G. Kunhardt, late of the Indian' Medical Service, is staying in Kuala Lumpur as1,090 words
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Article331 1926-02-23 6 BRITISH CONSUL-GENERIL ATTACKED. Cut With Grass Knife. (From Our Own Correspondent). Bangkok. February 22. While walking in the outskirts of Bangkok along with th* British Minister on Friday afternoon, Mr. J. F. Jobw. 1 the British Consul-General, was attack* by a Siamese peasant who hit him "iihi knife331 words
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Article1782 1926-02-23 7 Important Judgment in Test Case. F.M.S. LEGAL HISTORY. In the Koala Lumpur Supreme Court on Friday, as briefly reported in the Malay Mail on Saturday. the Chief Justice, Mr. Gompertz, delivered a very important and lengthy indgment in the test case argued before the last Court of1,782 words
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Article216 1926-02-23 7 OFFERS DANCE TO A NEGRO AFTER REBUFF. Budapest. Budapest society is talking about an incident in. which Countess Karolyn and a negro figured recently. Two English chorus girls sat alone in an exclusive cabaret in the Hungarian capital after their show. In a raised box behind216 words
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Article152 1926-02-23 7 MARKED DECREASE. The death-rate in Bombay city for the past year was 25.38 per 1,000, which is the lowest for 50 year®, with the exception of 1915, when the average was untrustworthy owing to the general exodus of the population. This fall is due to the stamping152 words
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Advertisement220 1926-02-23 7 WH£N YOUR CHILD IS FEVERISH Baby’s Own Tablets Arc FJis First Need. Simple fever may be the beginning of more serious trouble therefore prompt measures are essential. Keep the child quiet in bed. Feed lightly, and give plenty of boiled or filtered water to drink. Administer Baby’s Own Tablets according220 words
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Advertisement321 1926-02-23 7 WIDELY APPRECIATED HOUSEHOLD VALUES AT WHITEAWAY’S L ‘Whitelaw’Bed Sheets Of Manchester manufacture, this S I stout, double warp sheeting enfe i j 1 dures through countless washings, "F J| Uli l TKj retaining to long last its wearing :qualities and snowy whiteness I II pSjjr FOR honest service. i »Q-.m321 words
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Article516 1926-02-23 8 Speaking at the annual meeting of the Association of Chambers of Commerce at Bath on January 22. Lord Southwark stated that the craze to become a clerk has resulted in the market being* flooded with clerks and unemployed who have a smattering of knowledge on innumerable subjects,516 words
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Article515 1926-02-23 8 To misquote W. S. Gilbert, a Director of Education’s lot is not a happy one, at least not in Malaya. The official who holds this exalted title under the S.S. and F.M.S. Governments could not have been aware of this, else he would never have caused to be published515 words
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Article1586 1926-02-23 8 CHURCHILL-VOLPI MEETING. INTERNATIONAL BLUFF. London, January 28. The game that Mr. Churchill and Count Volpi are playing during the discussion of the Italian war debts has more of bluff in it and certainly higher stakes than the hottest poker played in London Clubs. Mr. Churchill knows that-1,586 words
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Advertisement169 1926-02-23 8 L (1 I I I ‘XTL^ Cci mr) m I ‘JsPlEwhCr WrMI <~*V> Ml to Aara/l £KkZ /B ‘£feb> T j|y rff dtulnww y IgSfijHEa ■:■•■/i\., wSxVWC"' ‘wflM»»j^Bi’’ f y wo S p Or S I 1 one smoke Fishing or shooting?—Each g sport has its adherents believing their pastime169 words
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Advertisement37 1926-02-23 8 “E. O.” Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Satu r d a y—E. O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert every other Sunday. DEARS’ i J I GOLDEN SERIES. J |»|Lj* 1 ;< r37 words
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Miscellaneous23 1926-02-23 8 TIDE TABLES. To-Day. High Water. Low Water. 11.11 a.m. 5.12 a.m. 10.42'p.m. 4.44 p.m. To-Morrow. 11.40 a.m. 5.42 a.m 11.17 p.m. 5.31 p.m.23 words
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Article201 1926-02-23 9 His Association With Birmingham. |.KIJ |)()M OF CH Y CONFERRED. (rccby Kamo Service.) London, February 22. <• \listen Chamberlain received a markable ovation when the freedom of ,'he City of Birmingham was conferred nnon hi" l to <lay In acknowledging the honour done to bv his fellow-citizens(rccby Kamo Service.) - 201 words
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Article66 1926-02-23 9 VISIT TO SILK FACTORY. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 22. The Duke of York, continuing his tound of visits to important factories, faid a suprise visit to-day to the silk works of Courtaulds. His Royal Highness was shown spinning, weaving an«i dyeing processes and vas greatly interested.(Rugby Radio Service.) - 66 words
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Article64 1926-02-23 9 HONOUR FOR DAME BRIDGEMAN. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 22. Dame Caroline Bridgeman, wife of Mr Bridgeman, First Lord of the Admiralty, will I e unanimously elected Presidint of the Central Council of the National Union of Conservative Associate r.s at the annual conference to-morrow. Dame Bridgeman will(Rugby Radio Service.) - 64 words
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Article58 1926-02-23 9 PREMIER’S PROMISE. (Rugby Radio Service.) London. February 22. Mr. S. Baldwin, the P.emier, stated in ti e House of Commons that the whole Question of reform of the House of Lords "as bting carefully explored by the Government, whose proposals would be presented some time before(Rugby Radio Service.) - 58 words
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Article42 1926-02-23 9 500 BIRTHDAY GREETINGS. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, February 22. Robert Baden-Powell, Chief Scout, received 500 messages of greeting on the occasion of his birthday. He is 69 toSir R. Baden-Powell is convalesc--11 g afti r a breakdown in health.(Rugby Radio Service.) - 42 words
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Article56 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. sequel to canton strike. Hongkong, February 22. The Customs Commissioner at Canton closed the ports of Canton and hatnpoa pending the return of the ustonas for examination and assessment fluty on cargo irregularly removed *y the Canton Strike Committee. It is lev f'fi that the cargoes of—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article64 1926-02-23 9 (Rugby Radio Service.) Yesterday’s fore’gn exchange rates were Pari 8. 135.3; New York, 4.86/«; 4 ,88e 1( >7; Geneva, 25.36; Amster-s-S i A 14 Mi,an 121 5 Berlin, 20.43 Obln 18 4G Copenhagen, 18.70; Iff’’ v/’ Vienna, 34.55; Prague, Helsingfors, 193; Madrid, 34.5; CJ JOn d R’° 7i%;(Rugby Radio Service.) - 64 words
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Article188 1926-02-23 9 Native Officers. ONE IN THREE. (Rugby Radio Service). London, February 22. Lord Winterton, Under Secretary for India, stated in the House of Commons that the proportion of commissions to be held by Indians in the Royal Indian Navy was one in every three, provided suitable Indian- candidates(Rugby Radio Service). - 188 words
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Article158 1926-02-23 9 ARRANGEMENTS FOR RELEASE. Rangoon, February 22. Arrangements are now being made for the release of nearly all the slaves in the Hukawng Valley. The owners are well satisfied with the prices for the redemp tion of the captives, many of whom are remaining with their masters to158 words
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Article87 1926-02-23 9 AIRMAN ORDERED HOME. Mardelplwa (Argentina), February 22. The Spanish aviator Major Franco has been ordered by the Spanish Government to terminate his’ flight at Buenos Aires, after a brief visit to Monte Video, and embark for Spain.—Reuter. [On February 10 Reuter cabled as follows The Spanish aviator. Commander87 words
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Article93 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. STATE SECRETARY’S DECLARATION. Philadelphia. February 22. The United States, through long exper’ence, has come to the conclusion that offensive or defensive and political and military alliances are not in harmony with the principles of our Government or interests of our people declared Mr. Frank Kellogg,—Reuter. - 93 words
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Article38 1926-02-23 9 Vale. ABD-EL-KRIM DEFIED. Paris, February 22. Le Journal learns from Tetuan that a number of tribesmen in the area between Shechauen and Gomara are refusing to pay taxes required by Abd-el-Krim and have risen up against him.—Vale. - 38 words
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Article33 1926-02-23 9 ,—Reuter. TEMPORARY RELEASE. New York. February 22. Countess Cathcart has been released from Ellis Island for ten days under a personal bond of s.'»oo. She landed in New York at midnight.—Reuter.,—Reuter. - 33 words
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Article156 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. Ecclesiastical Legislation, POPE’S PROTEST. Rome, February 22. Now that the Government is legislating matters divinely reserved to the Holy Fathi r the latter is unable to recognise such competence except it be in agreement with him. This phrase epitomises a letter from the Pope to Cardinal Gaspari—Reuter. - 156 words
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Article66 1926-02-23 9 Reuter. BRAZIL’S CLAIM. Rio de Janeiro, February 22. The Foreign Minister has issued a statement reaffirming Brazil’s claim to a permanent seat on the League Council. He says that Germany’s assumption of her right to enter the Council alone is absurd and adds that Brazil does not aspireReuter. - 66 words
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Article58 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. EXTINGUISHED BY RAIN. Melbourne, February 23. Considerable relief is felt as a result of the rain which extinguished many of the bush-fires. Others are smouldering. —Reuter. FIRE-FIGHTERS’ SUCCESS. Sydney. February 23. Accor ling to the latest reports from Waggi Wagga the efforts of the firefighters have—Reuter. - 58 words
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Article103 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. ENGLISH CUP SIXTH ROUND. London, February 22. The following is the result of the sixth round draw in the Association Cup to be played on March 6:— Clapton Orient v Manchester City. Notts Forest v Bolton Swansea v Aston Villa or Arsenal Fulham v Sunderland or Manchester—Reuter. - 103 words
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Article51 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. CHAMPION BEATEN. New York, February 22. In the National Indoor Lawn Tennis Championship final, Lacnste beat Borotra, the holder, by 15-13, 6-3, 2 6. 6 3. DOUBLES FINAL. In the Doubles final Tilden and Fred Anderson beat Richards and Hunter by 3-6, 6 3, 6-4, 3 6,—Reuter. - 51 words
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Article38 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. AUSTRALIA NOT REPRESENTED. Melbourne, February 22. Australia will not send a D tvis Cup team this year. The decision is due to depleted finances and also due to Anderson and Patterson not being available. —Reuter.—Reuter. - 38 words
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Article17 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. RESUMES DUTIES. New York, February 22. President Coolidge has resumed duties having practically recovered.—Reuter..—Reuter. - 17 words
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Article175 1926-02-23 9 New Guinea Expedition. DUTCH MILITARY LEADER. Bdtavia, February 22. The Dutch Captain Posthumus has been appointed military leader of the Sterling expedition.—Reuter. [Reuter cabled as follows on January 29 The Americo-Dutch expedition has been specially warned to take the- utmost precautions owing to the uncertain attitude of the175 words
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Article190 1926-02-23 9 WORK TO CONTINUE. Bombay, February 22. The Government has decided to continue with the work on three blocks of the Back Bay land reclamation scheme. Tenders will be invited for filling earth on the two blocks in ordtr to compare the economic possibilities of this with the dredging.—Reuter.190 words
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Article65 1926-02-23 9 QUESTION IN ASSEMBLY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Allahabad. February 23. Answering an enquiry in the Legislative Assembly to-day, regarding Indian labour in Malaya, Mr. J. W. Chore said that the increased demand for Indian labour there was due to increased activity in the rubber industry. The65 words
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Article47 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. TRADE WITH MEXICO. Vera Cruz, February 22. A number of German merchants and industrialists headed by Doctor Grieme, General Secretary of the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, have arrived with many samples of German workmanship. They intend to open a sample fair in Mexico City.-—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article47 1926-02-23 9 —Reuter. EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS. Oslo, February 22. A dark cloud has suddenly appeared on the industrial horizon due to the employers denouncing all agreements terminating on March 1. This will affect 35,000 workers in the engineering, building, timber and textile trades. Peace-makers are getting busy.-—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article696 1926-02-23 9 Magistrate’s Interesting Definition. PENANG MOTOR COLLISION CASE. An interesting explanation of the rule of the road was given by Mr. C. W. A. Sennett in the Penang Police Court to-day in delivering judgment in the case in which the syce (Ibrahim) of Mr. Berridge was charged696 words
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Article29 1926-02-23 9 Router. WATERWAYS AGREEMENT. Moscow, February 23. A mixed Perso Soviet Commission has signed an agreement for the joint use of the waterways between Russia and Persia.Router. - 29 words
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Advertisement53 1926-02-23 9 j THE “GEM” MANGLE I w PRICES ON APPLICATION. I JOHN LITTLE CO., LTD., I W (incorporated in England) Penang, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The Hupmobile Eight (Eight cylinders in line) PERFECTION IN BALANCE CALL AND INSPECT ONE <£&. $4,200 20 Miles Per Gallen Borneo Motors, Limited, Peaang, Ipoh, Kuala53 words
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Obituary73 1926-02-23 9 OBITUARY. PROFESSOR ONNES. Leyden, February 22. The death has occurred of Professor H. Kamerlingh Onnes, Emeritus Profess r and Director of the Physical Laboratory. The deceased was Foreign Member of the Royal Societies of London, Dublin and Edinburgh and Hon. Member of the Royal Institute of Great Britain Chemical Society.73 words
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Article507 1926-02-23 10 MR BRIDGEMAN AND THE ESTIMATES. Mr. Bridgeman, First Lord of the Ad miralty, speaking at a Conservative dinner at Oswestry said that according to some of the Press the Admiralty setemed to be engaged in creating mistrust, suspicion, and ill-will. It would appear that the Admiralty was going507 words
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338 1926-02-23 10 The case in which a Chinese was charged with being in possession of an automatic pistol «and 200 rounds of ammunitton without a permit, was concluded in the DiStiict Court, Singapore, before Mr. P. F. David, the accused being found guiilty. Inspector Bostock, of338 words
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Article531 1926-02-23 10 “INCOMPETENCE TAS I E.” ‘‘The R. form of the Cinema Hubject of an addiess which by Mr. Ivor Moi. turn at Was meeting in tin- Gui!<ib< inS( P square. Miss Maude Rodden Mr. Montagu said that attitude of the great mairX f public to the cinema531 words
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Article182 1926-02-23 10 1 or in inc mi""" Nanyo Nichi-Nicbi Shim mi- GOVERNMENT ACCUSE THE SEIYUKAI. Tokio, February b. It is reported that the Seiynhi been accused by the Minister tor J" 3,c Mr. Egi, of false accusation and against the Government. Illness of Prince Chichibh Dr. Nishikawa, Court Physician. arrived1 or in inc mi""" ’" Nanyo Nichi-Nicbi Shim mi- - 182 words
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Advertisement1286 1926-02-23 10 Pontianak Gold Dredging Concessions, Limited. (Incorporated in Singapore under The Companies Ordinance, 1923). Capital $2,000,000 Divided into 2,000,000 shares of $1 each. Notice is hereby given that the above-named Company is issuing a Prospectus, dated 17th February. 1926, a copy of which has been filed with the Registrar of Companies,1,286 words
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Advertisement401 1926-02-23 10 In view of the present demand for suitable dredging properties the Directors anticipate no difficulty in disposing of proved portions of the Company’s property. Vendor and Purchase Consideration. The Vendor to and promoter of the Company is Yin Choo Soon of 12 South Canal Road, Singapore, and the purchase consideration401 words
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Advertisement51 1926-02-23 10 Stops Stubborn Bronchial Cough 5 .1 nr CXpoS lire When changeable weat-hei 1 to cold and wet results L r a in's start at once taking )Vfr fifty Cough Remedy. Been used 1 f or years and strongly reconnc'" bronchial and influenza cougi>. s weakening coughs and trou coughs. Sold51 words
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Miscellaneous89 1926-02-23 10 A Romance of the Most Dangerous Street in the World Broadway Rose Starring Mae Murray and Monte Blue at Theatre Royal. From To*night Till Wednesday 24th February, 1926. 1. Ghost City Episodes 13 and 14 4 parts 2. Ethel Clayton in Her Own Money 5 3. Alice Lake in Kisses”89 words
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Article337 1926-02-23 11 Lottery Csee. fwelve dices, a dice box, a flour bag □opining s Tbi de lam > Bix cs ~f SIX bamboo poles, worked with Chinese characters, and two plank stools were among the exhibits in the case in the Supreme Court \ostcrday when Lim Ong Lum apagainst a337 words
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Article281 1926-02-23 11 (Tilled s PERAK CASE APPEAL. Kuala Pi’lay and Sinnapen, the conductor .'ml thidal respectively, of Hidden Mn .hi 1 \iate, Perak, near Luinut, appealed in the Supieme Court, Penang, before Mr. Justice A. V. Brown. Senior Puisn Judge, against the sentence (of nine months’ rigorous imprisonment passed281 words
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Article161 1926-02-23 11 lhe action Lam Cheok Tong versus Lye I Icon g, in which the forn" L the plaintiff, made a claim for an •'"'ount <»f the commission drawn by I 'h 'endant from the estate of Lam nz hee in respect of her executor"P f the said estate, also161 words
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Article431 1926-02-23 11 [To The Editor of the "Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, Fairplay has raised a question which is neither relevant to the theme under discussion nor fair to law-abiding citizens other than British subjects. I disagree with his views and think that there is in fact no harm for Malays431 words
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Article186 1926-02-23 11 RESPECT HONOUR FOR SPORT. [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir. —Numerous readers of your valuable paper, are vexed with the article on boxing promotion in your contemporary Straits Echo" and I crave a little space in your columns to ventilate my views on the situation. I read with186 words
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Article178 1926-02-23 11 LECTURE ON REASON.” There xyas a large gathering at the Young Muslim Union last night to listen to Mr. Jefferson’s lecture on Reason.” Mr. Hamid Khan, the President, was in the chair. The lecturer began by defining the word Reason and enumerated the factors upon which depends178 words
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Article190 1926-02-23 11 S.C.C. FOOTBALL OFFICIALS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 23. At a meeting of the S.C.C. football committee, Mr. Joe Lee was re-elected Captain, and Mr. Craik, Vice-Captain. It was decided to make strong endeavours to revive dnte.r-State friendly matches with Malacca and Negri Sembilan. Stabbing Atfray. In190 words
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Article51 1926-02-23 11 SECOND DAY’S SCRATCHINGS. The following are the scratchings for the Second day Race I.—Sanhozza. Race 2.—L'-nador, Marcheta. Race 3. —Airbird 11. Red Sands, Little Wonder. Star of Athole. Race 4.—Sevenoaks. Queen Cole. Race 5. —Panglima, Uno, Dorinda. Race fl.—Genz no. Race 7. —Orlinda. Race B.—Sir H i’an, Toe51 words
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Article55 1926-02-23 11 TARIFF REDUCED. The Pinang Gazette is informed that the Governor in Council has been pleased to approve the Board’s recommendation that the addition of 25 per cent, on the Board’s tariff, as mentioned in Government Notice No. 1491 dated 27th August 1920. be rescinded as from and55 words
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Article56 1926-02-23 11 P.C.C. v. CHINESE. The following players will represent the P.C.C. in the league match to be played to-morrow on Renong ground J. Wilkinson D. Mathieson and H. Thiede A. R. Jennings, J. B. M. Wilson •and H. R. Jennings D. D. B. Cook, H. T. Franc’s, E.56 words
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Article32 1926-02-23 11 —Reuter. COMPSTON-MASSY TOUR. St. Agustine (Florida), February 22. In an eighteen hole golf match Compston and Massy, conceding eight bisques, beat Miss Collett and Miss Browne by one hole.-—Reuter. - 32 words
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Article93 1926-02-23 11 Lok Hung, Lok Yeew, Kuah Y’ow. Lo 5 Lim Soon and Lok Ah Lee were charged with playing in a common gaming house at No. 100 Noordin Street, with chiki cards at 11.15 p.m. yesterday. Inspector Lyons prosecuted. The first four accused were fined $7 each and the93 words
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Article127 1926-02-23 11 The folUtwing are the latest quotations in Messrs, Kennedy A Co,'s share list at 1 p,m. to-day Yesterday. Tu-day Shabby. t «3 i Sc. I e. S c. t c. Mining. AaamK. 56/- 56/6 56/- 56/6 cam Chenderiang 25/3 26/- 25/6 26/- ex Idris Hyd. 51/. 53/.127 words
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Article148 1926-02-23 11 The following are the changes in the report of THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED for to-day:— Tin Mining Shares. Bayers. Sellers. Batang Padang Dredging .76 .77i Chenderiang Tin 2 /6 26/Hitam Tin Ltd 1.45 1.47 i Idris Hydraulic Tin 51/- 52/6 Tpoh Tin Dredging 46/- 47/ Kampong Kamunting148 words
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Article39 1926-02-23 11 The General Produce Agency Ltd. Beach Street, Penang, report that the following prices were realised at their auction room to-day: Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $122 to $124 F.A.Q. do 119 121 Low F.A.Q. do 115 11839 words
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Article99 1926-02-23 11 The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices, on February 22 London. Spot £291.103 Up £1.5.0 3 m/s. buying 282.7.6 2.6 3 selling 282.12.6 2.6 Local. February 23: Singapore sold 125 tons at $142 Ponang buyers no sellers at $143. The Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd:— London. February99 words
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Article129 1926-02-23 11 PENANd FEBRUARY 23, 1926. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 2 4 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 13/32 3 Credit 2/4 17/32 3 Documentary 2/4 9/16 Calcutta Demand Bank R»ls3t'| 3 day’s sight Private 156 I 3 Bombay Demand Bank 153 4 g Madras Demand Bank129 words
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Advertisement51 1926-02-23 11 PENANG PAST BY BOOKWOBM. This little book contains more information respecting the infancy of this Settlement than has hitherto been known to have been published in handy book form. NOW READY FOR SALE at 80 cts. P er copy. Post free $l/- to S.S. and F.M.S. OBTAINABLE FROM The “Pinang51 words
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Advertisement1003 1926-02-23 11 New Advertisements. miscellaneous. POSITION WANTED. Box No. 33. vacancy filled. Applicants (hanked. Planter, 41 years experience, married. seeks change. Good credentials Fluent En n lire B ?ard Re idence Tamil and Malay, sound knowledge all fr m March I(Jt state works cleanng to manufacture etc. Re c /o Pinang Gazette.1,003 words
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725 1926-02-23 12 MEETING IN SINGAPORE. A meeting of the Association was held daring Feb. 19-21, in Singapore. About 25 members from Penang and the F. M. S. travelled by night mail train on Feb. 18 to Johore Bharu where the local Singapore and Johore members joined the party.725 words
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Article452 1926-02-23 12 13th QUARTER. (IST QUARTER OF 4th RESTRICTION YEAR). 1. The following statistics relating to Rubber Restriction in British Malaya, have been forwarded to us by the Controller of Rubber Exports Total Ex- Total Ex- Total Imports Bri- ports Re- ports tish Malaya, striction Foreign Area. Rubber. Nov.452 words
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Article503 1926-02-23 12 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Glengarry for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan. Rimba for P. Langkawi and Alor Star. Van Linschoten for Singapore. van Hogendorp for Bela wan (Deli), Paneh, and Asahan. Peng Fook for Langsa. Kopah for Bela wan (Deli). Klang for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Wales Mara for503 words
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Article364 1926-02-23 12 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). 8Y TRAIN. Federateu Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-au-hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30 p.m. tiain:364 words
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Article227 1926-02-23 12 Benares Opium p. ch«»«t i 5,000.00 noth. Cloves 100.00 bnyen Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stock Nutmegs 80s 125.00 nom. 110 s 110.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 non.. Copra Sundried $1145 buyers Rattans 11.15 sale-* Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1227 words
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Advertisement405 1926-02-23 12 (jood News Mother f Children clamour for this new delicious form ofCod fiver Oil Send for Free Sample and Fairy Book Lfe'W “If only my child could take Cod Liver Oil!” Mother! there is no longer an if.” Your child can take and j\ actually enjoy Cod Liver Oil! In405 words
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Advertisement58 1926-02-23 12 LABOUR CODE 1923 F.M.S. LABOUR ORDINANCE 1923 S.S. EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOCB are hereby reminded that assessnien turn» for the preceding quarter m be sent to the Office of the Deputy troller of Labour, Penang, during months of April, July, October January. Forms for the return will be ,upp on58 words
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Article1346 1926-02-23 13 3,300 YEARS B. C. Rerrarkable Discoveries. When I was in Simla some time ago, writes Percival Landon, in the “Daily Telegraph,” Sir John Marshall said to me, with th-? detached certainty that all I who know h.m will recognise, “We have I found some .hings that will interest1,346 words
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Article298 1926-02-23 13 CARTWHEELS AND KISSES IN THE RING. The sight- of a boxer embracing his victorious opponent, and that of another who turned cartwheels in order to get back into the ring after being knocked through the ropes were two incidents at the Stadium Club, Holborn, where the Metropolitan Police298 words
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Advertisement234 1926-02-23 13 with I /fee \Ouality |j &eden//afs Mjj coun/. the oldest distillers IN THE WORLD John Haig JOHN HAIG OIL MARKINCH SCOTLAND. J® Tr? P|r H*r w* *w W* ihk HmR K,- jL A CHANCE IN A LIFETIME! Owing to the expansion of their business and the depresssion of cash to234 words
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Advertisement52 1926-02-23 13 Stuffy Colds. Mothers, why allow snuffles and stuffy wheezy breathing to distress J'our babies when quick relief follows the use of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy? It checks the development of a cold and contains no narcotics. It is good too for crou-D and whoopin*? rough. Every user is a friend. For52 words
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Advertisement221 1926-02-23 13 Chubby little chaps are reared on McUin s These jolly little fellows are typical ©f the many thousands of healthy boys and girls reared on Mellin’s Food. Mixed as directed it supplies the su bstances necessary for full nutrition _>7 and all-round development and progress. z; Mellin’s R>od /-< OIWmM221 words
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Article561 1926-02-23 14 MISLEADING RESl T LTS. A course of lectures on Facts and Fallacies about Mental Tests” was opened by Professor C. Spearman. at University College, Gow-er-street. The purport of the course, he explained, would be the systematized results of study of the subject which had been in561 words
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Article237 1926-02-23 14 LIEUTENANT OLIVER’S ATTEMPT. Karachi, February 9th Flight-Lieutenant Oliver accompanied by his wife has arrived at Karachi from Lahore. He intends making his flight to England towards the end of the month accompanied by Flying Officer Brook. His intention is to complete flight within five days. The route to237 words
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Article689 1926-02-23 14 STATE SUBSIDY PROPOSED. A scheme for the inauguration of a Light Airship Club has been put before the Air Ministry by Commander M. Boothby, the airship pioneer. The Treasury has sanctioned the subsidy for another Light Aeroplane Club, but, if Commander Boothby is able to satisfy the689 words
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Advertisement155 1926-02-23 14 Z Jflßk Miller Heavy Duties Challenge Comparison Known performance is a Duties far outwore the pretty good basis on which best of four tires of other to select a tire. Here is a makes. typical performance —one of t many reported to the p or consistent day-by-day Miller factories: performance,155 words
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Advertisement24 1926-02-23 14 P. G. Pocket Diary WITH Motor Car Directory for 1926 Price 50 cents. NOW READY FOR SALE AT The Pinang Gazette Press LIMITED, PENANG.24 words
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Advertisement321 1926-02-23 14 Alkali in Shampoos Many soaps, prepared powders, contain too much fL. is very injurious, as it dries a makes the hair brittle. The best thitig to use B is Mulsified cocoanut oil I shampoo, for this is pure I and entirely E It is inexpensive ail( beats anything eh- all321 words
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Article619 1926-02-23 15 CHOWRABTA MARKET. Penang, February 23, 1926. S cto Government Mutton— Matton Indian per lb 55 Mutton— Head, sheep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart A lang do 1.30 Tripe m do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 68619 words
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