Straits Echo, 11 May 1912
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Title Section36 1912-05-11 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEOERaTEu MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 10. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 1 Ath MAY, 1012.% Single Copy. 10 coots. No. 10836 words
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Advertisement960 1912-05-11 1 tt'nu require a Tonic and some--11 thimr to nourish yon, Drinkf Pqjj's Head Guinness’s Stout, and look for this label to see that you get it. A Co., Sole Agents. v\tRS i^o ,1 Vi. s Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS FOR PENANG960 words
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Advertisement33 1912-05-11 1 Order it in Nip Bottles Dog's Head Guinness's Stout. j The Tonic that cheers and soothes and doesn’t harm. Observe this label, it is on every genuine Nip. TIANG LEEgA Co., Sole Agent*33 words
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Article1253 1912-05-11 2 Some maj wonder how the hero of an interesting story could have the sea for kis mother and a bachelor Breton fisherman for his father and be anything but a character in a lairy-tale, but in at least one instance there is a real fiesh-and-blood person1,253 words
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Advertisement53 1912-05-11 2 THIS IS IT WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Do:‘s all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Hlghly recommended by the medical j r. fession. OF ALL CHEMISTS T'TOTVntTTTV'oimm Price »1-2553 words
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Advertisement417 1912-05-11 2 /.w. J Exhausted Evert Time You Go Upstairs !Tis then you suffer acute palpitation of the heart, dizziness, faintness, and throbbing I in the head the exertion leaves you breathless and trembling, which indicates that your blood is defective. If these warnings are neglected, worse disorders will follow. Do you417 words
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Advertisement1121 1912-05-11 2 APENTA NATURAL APERIENT WATER Bottled at the Springs, Budapest, Hungary. APENTA THE BEST Natural Aperient Water. GOLD MEDAL. c “A Course of Apenta taken before St. Louis 1904. breakfast is useful as tending to get rid of the produces of perverted DOSE. A. Wineglassful in the morning before Breakfast. digestion.1,121 words
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Article27 1912-05-11 3 Vessels irom Agents Due i 1 Delta A steamer P. Ludwig Derringer Colombo Singapore Singapore Colombo AG.ACo. A,G.ACo. BM.ACo. BM.ACo. 15tli May. 18th 21st 23rd27 words
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Article22 1912-05-11 3 Vessels For Agents I Leaves Delta Singapore A.G.&CO. May. Asieamer Colombo A.G.&Co. P. Ludwig Derjfli tiger Colombo Singapore B.M.&Co. B M.&Jo.22 words
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Advertisement341 1912-05-11 3 $.N£ P.*0. i,.,I trrivaiH and Depnrt ij-oh. .Mail Service Outward. 15 Delta connecting with Morea *j uV 30 Arcadia Marmora j aue 13 Assay* Moldavia homeward. To Loud' 1 1 by Sea $565-72 $377-14 To Marseilles or Gibraltar $528-00 $358-29 extra steamers w Intermediate Service. ITU excellent accommodation for a341 words
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Advertisement1515 1912-05-11 3 <S H I P P N G.t I r Nft 05 co Nsia BRITISH IWDiA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTO. Fob Singapore (Three times a week). Port Swettenham *nd Slnffannrr (Twice a week). Mergui, Tavoy, Yeh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). Singapore, China and Japan. Rangoon Calcutta. Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Karika1,515 words
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Article, Illustration105 1912-05-11 4 Pv t shod daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THR PI ITKRION PRESS, Ltd. No. ‘226—232 Peach Str«*‘t. T\»nang. Prick. Dailv Local *24 p r num. out station... Postage F'.xtV. Mail Edition (Post Free) «do CABLE ADDRESS ECHO- PENANG” Telephone Nos. (x-c:i.o, 356 Printing depart me105 words
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Article1113 1912-05-11 4 America sent a bunch of religiously xninded laymen on a tour to find out exactly what foreign missions are doing. Missionary reports of progress made were patently untrustworthy. When not utterly false they are often flagrantly faked The American Protestant missionary, when after the dollars, can give a Jesuit1,113 words
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Article406 1912-05-11 4 H. H Sultan of Trengganu arrived in Singapore by the s.s. Krian on Tuesday morning. Mr. Shaw, of the F.M.S. Civil Service, who had been lent to Kedah to organise its Land Department is going on leave shortly. As a coincidence, the two messmates at Babington”, Mr.406 words
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Article83 1912-05-11 4 The Winson Company close their short season at the Chinese Theatre Hall, Campbell Street, to-night. Penang has seldom such clever acrobats, jugglers and contortionists. It is a splendid show. Go to-nighf. The Rev F. W. Haines informs us that as a result of his appeal to the members83 words
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Article351 1912-05-11 4 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agrcultural Association was held at the Chamber of Commerce at noon today, Mr. W. Duncan presiding. The others present were Messrs. F. Ebbels, T. Wilson, J W. Kennedy, F. D. Hindley, G. Stothard, D. Ritchie,351 words
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Article328 1912-05-11 4 The usual monthly general meeting of the MinLtenng Children’s League was held yesterday iu the Government Girls’ School. There were present 22 Associates and 72 Members, including three new Members and one Associate who joined at this meeting. Prior to the meeting being opened all present assembled328 words
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Article49 1912-05-11 4 The following business in tin has been done to-day:— Singapore Straits Trading Co., I buyers, no sellers 04.12^ Tin is quoted in London to-day at ***** 10s. cash and ***** 15s. three months’ sight. Rangoon rice is quoted here to-day at $lBO per coy an.49 words
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Article36 1912-05-11 4 lbs. Taiping Rubber Estates, Ltd. 1,450 Straits Rubber Co., Ltd. 84,000 Rubana Rubber Estates, Ltd. 25,500 Tali Ayer Rubber Estates, Ltd. 17,732 Bagan Serai Co., Ltd 4,669 Batak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd. 3,17436 words
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Article302 1912-05-11 4 Instead of dragging us to that out-of-th*. way Town Hall, whence we have to abroad at intervals to clamour for drink° at congested bars—instead of expectin' us at three dollars a head to swelter starched shirts and solemn rows—th° Mascots” invited us last night at 1 dollar a302 words
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Article181 1912-05-11 4 We regret to announce the death of Mr. Leong Lok Hing J. P. at his residence No. 76, Bishop Street to-day at a little past 12 at the age ot 63 from typhoid fever—after an illness of about one week. He was a prominent member181 words
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Article307 1912-05-11 4 May Bth. A case is coming on for hearing in the Magistrate’s Court here next week, in which a Malay man of Lubok Merbau is charged with wilful murder and incest. The victim of the murder was a newly-born babe, that was smothered, it is said, to death307 words
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Advertisement285 1912-05-11 4 Just Received! Just Received!! Per s.s. At&vta Martt. ANOTHER FRESH SUPPLY OF Messrs. I>. AKIHA Co.’s RIYAT RICKSHAWS Which are unexcelled as (♦-«'aids quality and finish 60 Buv one for comfort and wear. PRICLs MODERATE. aikg cheang CO., »!>. MAGAZINE ROAD mrr vtt t»» oannrinnnnDDnn r ;n:innannnannnnnno v n n285 words
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Advertisement10 1912-05-11 4 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Advertisement31 1912-05-11 4 Uonosan is a happv combination of Kawa Bosms with Oleum Santali in the proportion of 1 part Kawa Kawa to 4 parts OleumS&ntal cures easily, no complications. All chemists and dealers.31 words
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Advertisement49 1912-05-11 4 A Matter of Common Interest. How to cure a cold is a question in which many are interested just now. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has won its reputation and immense sale by its remarkable cure of colds. It can always he depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article557 1912-05-11 5 {h'jcho Special.') Vote*. Singapore, May tl. \t the meeting of the Legislative Council vpgterdav the following votes were passed. That this Council approves a vote of j 1 0,000 for the supply of electrical power and light, fans and X-ray apparatus in the General Hospital, Singapore,” and “That557 words
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Article116 1912-05-11 5 F.rhn Sjirciaf. Klumpur, May 10. Tbe appeal of Inspector Alexander came b*fure Mr. Justice Sercoml>e Smith to-day. Inspector Alexander was convicted on two barges, viz., (1) aiding and abetting Ambling and (2) neglect of duty. After long 4r guiuents on both sides the judge said that l a116 words
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Article67 1912-05-11 5 Question it Parliament. Reuter.) London, May 10. Col. Seely, in reply to Mr. E. Jardine, Conservative Member of E. Somerset said that Mr. L. V. Harcourt had heard nothing of any proposal on the part of the Government of the Straits Settlements to put an export tax67 words
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Article161 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) London, May 10. The feature of the King’s visit to Weymouth was undoubtedly the flights of the aviators, especially the performance of the hydro-aeroplane which had not been used l>efore the 3rd inst. This machine behaved perfectly, rising from the land and alighting on the water,161 words
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Article22 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) London, May 10. The Times understands that Mr. Asquith will visit Malta at Whitsuntide to meet Lord Kitchener.22 words
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Article25 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) Berlin, May 10. The Hamburg--America Line announces an increase of capital, a fresh issue to the amount of twenty-five million marks.25 words
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Article27 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) Berlin. May 10. The Reichstag has pas-ed the second reading of a Bill for increasing the peacetime strength of the Army. The Socialists opposed.27 words
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Article80 1912-05-11 5 (Reuter.) Loudon, May 11. It is reliably reported that the fighting at Lhasa has ceased, t»>e Tibetans having failed to dislodge the Chinese from their strong positions. They are now negotiating for a Chinese withdrawal via Gyangtse. The Chinese are expected to agree, as the disorder iu80 words
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Article44 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) Loudon, May 10. At a sale of Raeburn pictures, that artist’s portrait of Mrs. Hay was auctioned for 21,200 guineas—a record for a three-quarter length by Raeburn. Other three pictures fetched 14,000 guineas, five thousand guineas, and four thousand guineas respectively.44 words
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Article28 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) London, via Durban, May 10. The South Wales miners have decided not to participate in any further proceedings by the Coal Board under Lord St. Aldwyn.28 words
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Article25 1912-05-11 5 (Reuter.) London, May 10. The Admiralty is forming a new reserve of men under 32 who will be immediately available in an emergency.25 words
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Article23 1912-05-11 5 (Reuter.) London via Bombay, May 11. It is now generallv understood that Biberstein will succeed Metternieh at the Germany Embassy here.23 words
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Article365 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) Mr. B. Law. London, May 10. During the debate on the Home Rule > Bill Mr. B. Law exhaustively criticised the financial provision and ridiculed Mr. Asquith’s expression that Ireland will be united by the cash nexus in view of the ridicule Mr. Asquith poured on the365 words
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Article148 1912-05-11 5 Reuter London, via Bombay, May 11. An enthusiastic Primrose League meeting at the Albert Hall was addressed by Mr. B. Law, who denounced Home Rule, Church Disestablishment, and Literal Finance. Consols, he said, are slithering down. The Land Taxes produced only Jt 40,000, costing .£686,000 to collect. He was148 words
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Article137 1912-05-11 5 Baccy. The s.s. Ban Whatt Soon is discharging 355 bales of tobacco. Tin. —The s.s. Avagyee brought 105 slabs of tin and the s.s. Pegu 7* B bags of tin ore and 52 slabs of tin. The s.s. Zira arrived from Moulmein yesterday with 14,093 bags of rice, 1,200137 words
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Article72 1912-05-11 5 Penang, 11th May, 1912 SELLING. London T. T 2/4* Demand 2/4* 4ra st 2/4* Calcutta T. T. 1741 Rangoon T. T. 174£ Madras T. T. 174-1 Hongkong T. T. l3£°odis. Shanghai T. T 85' BUYING. 3m st credits London -/4i| GOdst 2 '4ll 30d/st 24* Demand 2/4* Paris72 words
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SPORT.
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Article29 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) London, May 10. Cambridge heat Middlesex by an innings and two runs. London, May 10. The Australians beat North Hants by an innings and 64 runs.29 words
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Article27 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) London, May 10. The betting for the Derby is as follows 3 to 1 agst. Lomond. 20 to I Lorenzo 100 to 3 Mordred.27 words
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Article351 1912-05-11 5 {Reuter.) London, via Durban, May 10. The probible starters for the “Jubilee” at Kempton Park are Hornet’s Beauty (Winter), Whisk Broom (Maher), Sir Martin (Martin), Mustapha (Robbins), Louawaud (F. Wootton), Wolfe Land (W. Griggs), Protestant Boy (Foy), Uncle Pat (W. Huxley), Bachelor’s Hope (Whalley), Cyllins, (Trigg), Wise351 words
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Article55 1912-05-11 5 To-day. 25th Day of 3rd Moon. Great Jubilee Handicap. Singapore Races, Last Day. Hind, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Golf Club Tennis. Cricket Tournament: P. C. C. vs. C. K. C., Victoria Green P. R. C. vs. St. Xavier’s, Esplanade. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. Sti-aits Cinematograph. Penang Ro:id.55 words
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Advertisement46 1912-05-11 5 The Flu is busy everywhere. Few people can escape the snai e So of this tiend you must beware— Get a cure. Tis Peppermint can make you strong. You will not suffer very long, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure will right the wrong That’s the cure 146 words
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Advertisement63 1912-05-11 5 Riedel’s buiosan is not unpleasant to take, and is not attended by those distressing byeffects which so often accompany the use of balsams and Santal oils. It has secured unqualified praise from the leading Specialists. WANTED AN EUROPEAN to take charge of Ore and Tin Weighing Departments. Apply in writing63 words
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Advertisement349 1912-05-11 5 Central Sales Room IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE OF High Class Household Furniture, etc., etc. At Norwood, Logan Road, The Residence of F. O. HALLIFAX, Esq On Tuesday, 21st May, 1912, AT 11-16 A.M. See Later Advertisements. CUNNINGHAM, CLARK CO., Licensed Auctioneers 11-5-12 352 TO FIRMS. The Criterion Press Ltd.,” (including the349 words
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Advertisement189 1912-05-11 5 FOR SAUES> Considerable quantities of old machinery, boilers, brass, etc. at little over scrap prices. The Machinery lies close to the water side at Gedong Estate, Bagan Serai, and at Nora Scotia, Teluk Anson, and loading and transport by water are unusually easy. Apply GENERAL MANAGER, Strait» Robber Co., Ltd.,189 words
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Article147 1912-05-11 6 lira, Br. b.s., 1,303, Walsh, 10th May, Moulmein, sth May, Gen. —H. L. Co. Selandia, m.s., 3,173, Oabe, 10th May, Bangkok, 3rd May, Geu. Slot A Co. China, Aus. 8.8., 3,863, Pavissich. 10th May, Kobe, 19th Apr., Gen.—S. K. Co. l'erak, Br. 8.5., 258, Lingard, 10th May, Deli, 9th147 words
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Article101 1912-05-11 6 11th May. Tara, for Madras taking mails for Europe, etc., via Bombay. Kedah, for Alor Star (Kedah). Perak, for Deli. Calypso, for Deli. Maetsuijcker, for Langsa, 1. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, Pulo Weh, Padang Ac., Batavia. Petrel, for Asahan. Hok Canton, for Teluk Anson and Dindings. Lunka, for Port Swettenham101 words
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Article230 1912-05-11 6 For Yen —Per Jit Seng, 13th instant, 7 a.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore -Per Klang, 14th instant, 4-15 p.m. ON W KKK DaVS. Taipmg, Ipohand Batu Gajah, 7-15 a.m. and 1.45 p.m. daily, Sunday? excepted also at 5-30 p.m. on Saturdays. Kuala Kubu, Kuala Luinptr* and Sorer ban,230 words
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Article126 1912-05-11 6 PiHAira, 11th Mat. {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 3 3 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 3 3 Credit 2/4 3 Documentary.. 2/4J| Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 1744 3 days* sight Private 1751 Bombay, Demand Ban* 1744 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days* sight Private126 words
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Article213 1912-05-11 6 Dold Leal *o4.t>o Black Pepper no stoc> White Pepper 99.30 sales Trang Pepper 22. —sellers Cloves 35. —nominal Mace 120 —sellers Pickings 110 —sales Nutmegs 110 s. ..23. —sales No. 1 820 sal* Sugar < z 810 sal. -r L Basko 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.70 buyers Tahb’iu .90.213 words
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Article183 1912-05-11 6 Pbnvwu. 11tm May, 1912 Bkrf cts. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat... 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 30 Tongue... 55 Feet 15 Heart 0 Liver per eai-tv 55 Pork Pork H catt* 32 Pig's Head... 9 svt Tongue Mutton per183 words
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Article1420 1912-05-11 6 p o.S «a <-> 2 l| S* Capita', 1909 1905 1910 1909 1906 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 »904 1909 1909 '909 1905 1909 1910 1904 1906 1909 1909 1909 1909 1903 1910 1909 1909 1905 1905 1996 1909 1909 1907 1905 1910 1909 1906 1910 1910 1909 19051,420 words
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Advertisement36 1912-05-11 6 Sprained Ankle. A sprained ankle may as a rule in from three to four days by Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and the directions with each bottle, by all Dispensaries and Dealers. be cured applying observing For sale36 words
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Advertisement83 1912-05-11 6 How to Keep Well. Constipation brings many ailments in its train and is the primary cause of much sickness. Keep your bowels regular madam, and you will escape many of the ailments to which women are subject. Constipation is a very simple thing, but like many simple things, it may83 words
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Advertisement18 1912-05-11 6 RIGAUD’S Kanaka OF JAPAfI TOILET WATER Beware of imitations. RIGAUD C' PERFUMERS 8, rue Vivienne, 8 P.i is-Franct18 words
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679 1912-05-11 7 French superiority in aviation is explained by a wit in the Figaro as due to the fact that we French are so light, so volatile.” A more serious answer perhaps may be found in the way the French Government has encouraged aeronautics. While aviation679 words
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Article361 1912-05-11 7 A device known as a pocket telephone is now being used in Berlin, Germany, having been adopted by the municipal authorities there. The device, says Telephony which accepts as authoritative the data given by the New York American apparently accomplishes the same results as do the microphones361 words
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Advertisement963 1912-05-11 7 ■yo BE SURE-the Teeth are so important that it would be a pity to neglect them—especially, when you can clean them so well and so easily with Oriverfs <T«ofh fowder Your local dealer stocks and sells it. Mikwi F. C. Calvert Ac Co., Manchester, England. LIFE WITHOUT HEALTH IS LIVINQ963 words
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Advertisement55 1912-05-11 7 ■f THIS IS IT! i WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound u£% M TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre paration of COD LIVER OIL Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset be stomach. Highly re commended by medi cal profession. '•P ALL55 words
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Advertisement617 1912-05-11 7 Ci'disiary rn&tUvu »-i' cieanum the teetii and mouth with tootn-powders and tooth-pastes is completely mistaken. Mistaken, that is to say, if anyone wishes to have sound teeth, and it must be imagined that this is the real aim of all care of the teeth. But anyone who wishes to keep617 words
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Advertisement89 1912-05-11 7 £<=>♦< D^C :>♦< >#C3 THE BERNESE ALi-S MILK CO. s Products were awarded the GRAND PRIX (The highest award btamable) At the Universal and Colonial Exhibition Brussels 1910 SLEDGE MILK is supplied to all the GOVERNMENT MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES. Local A gents SANDILANDS, BUTTERY CO. 889 words
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Advertisement851 1912-05-11 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Lite of Dr. Allen 8 Co., Pfca. 0. S. A. C barges Moderate, Consultation Free. KBRiniNO AT No.\2la, m Penang Road. A few loots from the Eastern and Oriental Hotel. Khoo Buan Phuasn CHOP Olm Seng Moh, 203, Main Road, Taiping, Tin Miners, Advaneers and Genera'851 words
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