Straits Echo, 19 March 1914
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1914-03-19 1 Straits Echo tAILY CHRONICLE; OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 19th MARCH, 1914. Sinjle Copy, iO cents. No. 6335 words
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Advertisement989 1914-03-19 1 ••TIGER" Brand Cement. A High Class Cement suitable for all purposes especially engineering and construction work. For prices and further particulars apply to 1 TIANG LEE Co., 63, Beach Street, Penang. Andrew Usher U Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILAKDS, BUTTERY S Co.. AGENTS FOE PENANG F. M. S. <989 words
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Advertisement35 1914-03-19 1 There’s PURITY and VI6OUR in every drop of Read’s “Dog’s Head” Guinness The Stout you are used to. Insist on having Dog’s Head Brand. Sole Agents TIANG LEE V Co., 53, Beach Street, Penang. □nnncnnnnnnnßMßr■■■35 words
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Advertisement109 1914-03-19 2 a——i bb w^Tifraw sea NATU M »-*-t uiSm, i y i B i r LION BKANDJ (STERILIZED) y 3> Vlta-Aty Grand Prix: (JA Paris 1906 St. Louis 1904M ><.ill,a: Silt*T 4on 3 B'“""'ii .SO, Kooi^ b g flo3 P| *t« Sc hv ru 'trio >893. IS9B. 1899 iMllltlniiimiiiinmimiimiiiiltinilUl si» 18’109 words
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Article1976 1914-03-19 3 Motor Tyres of Plantation Rubber—Testing Factory Scheme—Malaya v. Sumatra—Weekly Auctions roport of the Rubber Growers’ Association, as distinct from the chairman’s speech at the recent annual meeting, contains several points of interest to investors. It is well known that the association is taking a prominent part in the1,976 words
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Advertisement170 1914-03-19 3 DOC DOC CANVAS. BRUSHES. OILS, ETC. ARTISTS' MATERIALS FOR WATER OR OIL COLORS. '1 nunmnnmmziniznzrnrainnninnnjanni Just Received Just Received!! A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OF S“ROTAX Motor Accessories g g 4 INCLUDING Headlights, Side-Lamp, Tail-Lamps, Pumps, Jacks, etc etc., etc. ALSO FOR SALE. 1 Second Hand 15/18 H.P. BEDFORD 5 Seater Car170 words
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Advertisement1443 1914-03-19 3 NOTICE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTCACEES. The undersigned are instructed to put for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ©N Tuesday, 31st March, 1914, ▲T THE Archway of Logan's Buildings, Penang, COMMENCING AT 11 A.M. The following properties: Lot 1. All that piece of land situate ou the East Side of Penang1,443 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article103 1914-03-19 4 Priam, Br. 2.905, Black, March 18, Liverpool, Feb. 14, Oen -W. M. Co. Qlenogle, Br. s.b.. 2,3 9, McGbie. March 18, Amoy, March 5, n. —B. E- J Indragiri, Dut- s.s., 100, Bron* arc 1 Deli, March 17, Gen —K. P Builang, Dut- 8-8-, 270. Brmn, March 18, P.103 words
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Article45 1914-03-19 4 March 19. Qlenogle, for Rangoon. Malaya, for Deli. Perak, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Tong Hong, for Rangoon. Teesta, for Port Swettenham and Singapore. Avagyee, for Dindings, Sitiawan and Teluk Anßon. Mambang, for Setul. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan.45 words
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Article294 1914-03-19 4 For Alor Star (Kedah)— Per Kedah, to-morrow, 8 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Ghee Thye, j to-morrow, 9 a.m. Deli and Batu Bahra—Per Indragin, to-morrow, 1 pm. n rang, Tongkah and Pang Nga—Per Porlis, to-morrow, 2 p m. Batu Bahra —Per Pungah, to-morrow, 2pm Port Swettenham and Singapore294 words
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Article121 1914-03-19 4 Penang, March 19. {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4^ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4^* f 3 Credit 2/4| M 3 Documentary 2/4£ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174^ 3 days’ sight Private 175 J Bombay. Demand Bank \7A\ Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 J 3 days’ sight121 words
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Article188 1914-03-19 4 Gold Leaf 164.40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyers White Pepp9r 29.75 sales Trang Pepper 21.25 sales Cloves 45. sales Mace 110 nominal. Pickings 87. —sellers Nutmegs 110 s. 25. sellers No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar < 2 5,50 sales Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.65 buyers /"Tahbun... 190. —sellers rt188 words
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Article157 1914-03-19 4 Penang, March 19. Beef 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 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head... Feet 24 Tongue 28 Mutton DerlK157 words
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Article1951 1914-03-19 4 IW9 1905 1910 1909 1906 1910 1910 1910 1910 1910 1904 1909 1910 1909 1909 1910 1905 1909 1910 1904 1906 1909 1909 1909 1910 1903 1910 1909 1909 1905 1905 1906 1909 1909 1907 1910 1909 1906 1910 1910: 1909 1905 1906 1907: 1907 1908 1895 1907 19091,951 words
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Advertisement43 1914-03-19 4 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement47 1914-03-19 4 He wouldn’t take Woods’ Peppermint Cure, And so he coughed. He coughed until his face was red He coughed uutil he was half dead His throat was sore, His voice was soft, And still he coughed, and coughed and coughed. For want ot' Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.47 words
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Advertisement63 1914-03-19 4 THIS IS IT WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound ti TASTELeSS ODORLCSS •IsSV Cod LiMi.Qil The latest scientific preparation of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the medi- cal profession. OF ALL CHEMISTS63 words
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Article937 1914-03-19 5 SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES. Once again St. Xavier’s Institution did very well in the Cambridge Local Examinations held here in December last. Senior Bots. Among the Senior Boys, H. A J. Phipps, of St. Xavier’s, took first-class honours with distinction in Phjsiologv and Hvgiene, while Tye Keat Kwong of937 words
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Article951 1914-03-19 5 l It was only natural that Mr. Noel Trotter should refer, at the annual rneetj ing of the Rubber Growers’ Association, to the still very vexed question of shipping I freights. It was no new tale that he had to toll, nevertheless his hearers would have951 words
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Advertisement393 1914-03-19 5 is no check to the .‘Popularity of 44 Black White fm w*3S C SCOTCH WHISKY ‘BUCK a, WHITE' M WtClMLr UUC1W ™E HOUSE OF COMMONS •«OTOi WMtIKV OtSTUXf^fc JAMES BUCHANAN CO., LTD. LONDON. GLASGOW, &c. DISTILLERS BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. oonnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoo 9 I o n n n n n n n393 words
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Advertisement183 1914-03-19 5 Messrs. LAMBERT 8 BUTLER’S FAMOUS SMOKING MIXTURES. e g*t>C in rNGL>*° *1 rontier OR M 44 I W Oar rick AND “Frontier” Tobacco. OBTAINABLE AT ALL THE LEADING STORES IN PENANG. Telephone 583. CHONG* CO 250, PENANG ROAD. Sole Agents for MARTIN f> 5 Co.’s AERATED WATERS Supplied at short183 words
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Article, Illustration93 1914-03-19 6 daily (except Sunday» and frtkli» holiday») AT TMI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Puon m. |S4 per aznem. M OeMabw,., Postage Extra. Mail Rdateea (Port Free) $17.50 OABLB iDDXIII M ECHO—PENANG.” v Tekfkoe» Noe. Echo 586 Printing Depart***®* 343 kaalMM tototouoitotio»» »houM b# UdrMHt93 words
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1488 1914-03-19 6 Our claim to bo left in undisputed enjoyment of our vast and splendid possessions often seemed less reasonable to others than it did to ourselves.” Thus Mr. Winstoh Churchill in his speech introducing the Navy Estimates and in this pregnant sentence the First Lord may1,488 words
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Article845 1914-03-19 6 Mr. C. C. Rogers of the Municipality returns from leave by the next P. O. mail. The Sultan of Kelantan pays his usual annual visit to Singapore in the early part of April. To-day is the first anniversary of the assassination at Salonika of King George of845 words
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Article1019 1914-03-19 6 Plague precaution measures in Cerl o have produced a regular panic tU cooly class there. Tamils particularly have been leaving the island in thousands an 1 the work of the port has been seri oUg u dislocated as a result. A good number domestic servants also have bolted1,019 words
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Advertisement271 1914-03-19 6 MOTOR CAR INSURANCE. Royal Exchange Assurance arc prepared to insure OWNERS of MOTOR CARS and VEHICLES against DAMAGE to CARS, THIRD PARTY RISKS, TRANSIT, FIRE. THEFT, etc., at moderate rates. FOR FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO R. T. REID Co., Penang, Agents. DON’T GO O SEA WITHOUT A BOTTLE OF SEAJOY271 words
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Article265 1914-03-19 7 DISCUSSION IN THE COMMONS. (It enter.) London, March 18. Id the House of Commons Mr. A H. I<ee, Unionist member for Farebam, contended that the Government had failed iu the promise to keep up a standard. Thev would be three ships short in home waters iu the265 words
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Article129 1914-03-19 7 Reuter.) Berlin, March 18. The Budget Committee of the Reichstag discussed the estimates of Kiaochau. Admiral von Tirpitz, Minister of the Navy, explained a project for the establishment of au iron foundry and smelting works at T iugtau. He said that the Admiralty was furnishing information and129 words
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Article73 1914-03-19 7 Amendment of the Constitution. (Reuter.) Peking, March 18. The Convention to amend the provisional constitution has opened. Sun Pao Chi, the Foreign Minister, read a message from President Yuan Shi Kai, pointing out the restrictions which the constitution imposed on the government and its unsuitability in the73 words
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Article69 1914-03-19 7 Portugal’s Reply. {Reuter.) London, March 18 Hoarding the tiial of the Rev. Mr Bowskill, Portugal has replied to the British Minister at Lisbon stating that she would see that full justice is guaranteed should the tribunal include military officers. The fairness of the trial would be in69 words
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Article44 1914-03-19 7 Reuter.) London, March 18. The Government has granted a site in 1 rafalgar Square for an equestrian statue G Viscount Wolseley, the committee including Lord Lansdowne, Sir Edward Grey, I*)rd Roberts and Lord Kitchener who appeal for subscriptions for that object.44 words
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Article51 1914-03-19 7 {Reuter). London, March 19. The Kaiser’s daughter, the Duchess of Brunswick, has been delivered of a 10,1 The Kaiser thereupon ordered a public holiday for all the school children in Berlin. The dav was observed as a general holiday iu Brunswick where there were public51 words
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Article31 1914-03-19 7 (Reuter.) London, March 18. Mr. A. J. Balfour, while motoring at was struck by a stone thrown by a T causing a deep gash in his no6e.31 words
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Article316 1914-03-19 7 FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS. (Reuter.) London, March 18. The intense sensation caused by the wife of the French Fiuauce Minister, M. Caillaux, shooting dead in his office, M. Calj inette, the Editor of the Figaro, in consequence of articles publish? 1 by M. Calmette attacking M. Caillaux, threatens to316 words
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Article173 1914-03-19 7 {Reuter.) Cape Town, March 18. The Senate has passed the third reading of the Indemnity Bill. Some passages in a private letter from a lady living on the East Rand throw an instructive light on the state of affairs which led General Botha’s Government to proclaim martial173 words
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Article116 1914-03-19 7 1 ension in Ulster. {Reuter.) London, March 19. Owing to the growing tension in Ulster the authorities are taking precautions. The First Norfolk's have arrived at Carrick Fergus and sentries, with fixed bayonets, are posted day aud night at the castle armeu y. The guards at116 words
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Article30 1914-03-19 7 Reuter.) London, March 18 Tbe Prince of Wales, who has arrived in Copenhagen, was decorated by the King Christian X with the Order of the Elephant.30 words
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Article105 1914-03-19 7 Yesterday. Todw. R'** or Bu-err Sellers B ten Sel'ere Fall RUBBER. d. d. d. s. d satfisa-:'!.? r H, 1 T STBS. •H i j«5 g SSIr d is 9 ,1 ?4 8 5 8 k Malacca Od. ..£513 £5113 £513 £5 11 > MHM i W tt “SStSSf":.»105 words
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Article688 1914-03-19 7 CAMP AT PORT DICKSON. (From Our Oven Correspondent.) Camp Dromachter, March 16. A finer site could not have been chosen f° r the tiret of the ten-days camp that will be held at different stations throughout the F.M.S. during the present year. The camp was pitched688 words
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Article111 1914-03-19 7 Tim, Rubb-r, Rice and Copra. The following business in tin has been done to-day Penang Straits Trading Co., "> jgg buyers, no sellers j Penang Tin Exchange, 6] tons at $B7 80 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 125 $BB 50 Total 131} tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day111 words
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Article78 1914-03-19 7 From the advance bookings it would appear that Penaug is prepared to give the Blue Birds its hearty support and a bumper house for their performance on Saturday next is almost assured. We understand that the second half of their programme is something quite out of the78 words
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Article1134 1914-03-19 7 The hearing of the two case; against Chedin Ariffin bin Mohamed A riff, son of the late Mohamed A riff, the Malay Millionaire, was resumed this morning before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden in the first Divisional Court. In the first case the plaiutiff was Mrs. M1,134 words
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Article94 1914-03-19 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3.—Rubber Mutes 5 —Cambridge I ocal Exaiuinat iou6: Successful Candidates Rubber and Shipping Freight*. B.— British 'trade ia China: Privd J ges of Foreign Houses British Fleet in Eastern Waters Tropical Diseases: Biiti-h Expedition to the Far East.94 words
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Article81 1914-03-19 7 The following was the result cf the Tadie. Monthly Medal for March Mrs Powell 40 43= 83 —16=67 Miss Mahler 42 40= 82—14=68 M-rs Armstrong 50 44= 94—24=70 Mrs Edwards 49+ 12= 91—11=80 Mrs May 46 42= 88— B=Bo Mrs Ebden 42+44= 85 2=84 Mrs Pinhoru 6481 words
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Advertisement491 1914-03-19 7 FOR SALE. Roomy Two-seater Car. Reliable. Detachable wheels,- Lamps, Hood. Screen, Bosch Du 1 Ignition. Low 1 Price. Apply I o. 69, c/o Straitt Echo. MOTOR BUSES. tIQR HIRE or SALE a Dumber of 1 ALBION MOTOR BUSES in good running or-er and condition. Recently overhauled. At present running in491 words
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Article1187 1914-03-19 8 Privileges or Fokei »n Houses. Mr. Aithur J Moore Bennette, CE of Yuunautu, South-West Chiua, hts sent to The lime» a highly interesting an I instructive letter on the sul of British Ira e in China,” which v. e kproduce below In China to-day, if any1,187 words
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Article296 1914-03-19 8 It cannot be gainsaid that the British Government has not honourably kept its pact of 1909 so far as the Eastern fleet is concerned—that fleet composed of the East Indies Squadron, China Squadron, and the New Zealaud Division. In that year the Government undertook to296 words
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Article463 1914-03-19 8 Most rubber men have given up hope of ever obtaining much good from the R.G A At last week’s meeting there was barely one-third of the attendance reached at the meeting held at Mr. Baumann’s instance last October, and the majority of those who took the463 words
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Article1133 1914-03-19 8 British Expedition to the Far East. Dr. R. T. Leiper, helminthologist of the < London School of Tropical Medicine and < Wandsworth Scholar, left London for China in the steamship ilalwa on 20th inst. He j was accompanied by Surgeon E. L. Atkinson, R.N (who has been seconded1,133 words
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Article230 1914-03-19 8 At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court, before Mr. R Scott, yesterday, Low Jom Suy and Teo Sam Teng were convicted of the offence of cutting timber on Crown Land at Bukit Gaja Mati without a permit and fined $-5 each, or oue month’s rigorous imprisonment. Low Ah230 words
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Article345 1914-03-19 8 “P. O.” Sir Thomas Sutherland. Iu the course of his speech at the annual meeting of the P. and O. Liue recently, Sir Thomas Sutherland, who is the chairman and managing director of that famous company, offered some interesting personal reminiscences, mentioning, en passant, that he had written every report345 words
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Article274 1914-03-19 8 A special general meeting of the M. F. A. was held last night at tho Sri Penang Club. There were present Messrs. E. E. Colman, M. H. M. Noordin, Tuan Cbee, Hamid Khan, and P. Yakoob Khan (Penang United), U. M. Bakar (Crescent Star), M Eusoff (Sri274 words
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Article1290 1914-03-19 8 Before the District Judge yesterday the i hearing was commenced of the case in which a Malay named Mohamed was charged with i kidnapping a minor, named Kahilla, from the lawful guardianship of her parents at Kampong Bahru. < Mr. B. E. Ross appeared for the1,290 words
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Advertisement13 1914-03-19 8 V* xkls’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails Is, 6d13 words
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Advertisement233 1914-03-19 8 THE Crown Cinema Location Chillis Street (opposite Hope Volt I THE SHOW that setB the pace, has the most steady pictures, goes with the times, gives the best value, possesses the most entertaining [programme. To-night! To-night 11 Ambrosio’s Masterpiece. Arabian Treachery,” Showing Stirring War Scenes. ATLAS’ FEATURE-DE-LUXE Women OF THE233 words
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Advertisement1928 1914-03-19 9 NQ. sinS.N.C BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Expected Arrivals and Departures Mail Service Outward. Foa Due Penang Steamer. Connecting with S S Mar. 19 Apr. 2 16 30 May. H 28 Arcadia Delta Assaye India Devanha Delta Malwa Mooltan Morea Maloja Marmora Moldavia Homeward. •Sails on Friday instead of1,928 words
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Article545 1914-03-19 10 THE ••GUTTY” v. THE RUBBERCORE. Long Hitting. For a good few years pft9t now, w T e ha\e been made fairly familiar with the cry that golf is not the game it was prior to the introduction of the rubber-cored ball. The fact that the contention comes from545 words
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Article301 1914-03-19 10 With reference to the progress of the Siamese Southern Railway, the Board of Trade have received, through the Foreign Office, the following particulars furnished by the Chief Resident Engineer of the Federated Malay States Railways, who recently inspected the Southern lines of the Siamese State Railways:—The line301 words
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810 1914-03-19 10 A few weeks ago the Constitution Draff ing Committee was engaged in a beafcd debate upon the desirability or othsrwU* t adopting Confucianism as the State R*i;„- 0t of the Chinese Republic. The supported the project were defeated, and bad tnM content with the addition810 words
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Advertisement52 1914-03-19 10 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieves the lungs, opens the secretious, aids expectoration and assists nature iu restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement551 1914-03-19 10 In weakness, neurasthenia consumption CHLOROSIS Use HAEMOGLOBIN Deschiens All doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives every one health, strength and beauty. Far better than uncooked meat, Chalybeates, etc. 1914 MODEL ROADSTER, READY FOR THE ROAD. Price: $2,250. Fitted with Electric Light and Self551 words
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Advertisement123 1914-03-19 10 A Life Saver. It is safe to say that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved the lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy inexistence It is known all over the civilized world fo r its speedy cures of cramps in the stomach, diarrhoea123 words
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Article426 1914-03-19 11 It is a problem as old aa the world Augustus with his sumptuary laws, Theedo•iua and Valentinian, Justinian, Charlemagne and St. Louis, Peter the Great and Frederic Barbarossa, the Empress Maria Theresa in Vienna and John Calvin in Geneva have iu different ages attacked it trom their426 words
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Article154 1914-03-19 11 A grrat deal rf confusion has been caused by the failure of gnmopbone manufacture!s to distribute Chinese records in a judicious manner. Having gramophone records in the Chinese language is an excellent plan and greatly increases their sale. Few Chinese enjoy and understand foreign music, aiid154 words
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Article299 1914-03-19 11 With reference to the discussion on the above subject Lieut Alfred C. Dewar, R. N., retired, writes to The Timet So far as the Russo-Japanese War is concerned, the Japanese operations were based at first on nothing more than a temporary command. The official History clearly states299 words
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Advertisement134 1914-03-19 11 Rub It In. A good many people think rheuu atism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. For «tale by all Dispensaries and Dealer. S iTijf134 words
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Advertisement474 1914-03-19 11 <• GOODRICH TYRES W -sSj V i A ,J v IS* >:-:-3 ssslj *:'l 8» <r\ •s rr 39:jA I JJ//ri n»rH( I nfisi r»e 1 -5. «43? ussy* gs a:’ •*V I? fir j •'tr J -J V/ I jd s»g 1 Qf <*> The Largest Tyre Factory, with474 words
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Advertisement1213 1914-03-19 12 THE London Directory (Published Annually.) Enables traders throughout the World to communicate direct with Kntrhsh Manufacturers 6* Dealers in each class ot goods. Besides being a complete commercial guide to linden and its suburbs, the Director)' contains hs.s ot Export Merchants with the Goods they ship, and the Colonial and1,213 words
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