Straits Echo, 25 March 1914
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Title Section37 1914-03-25 1 Straits Echo UAU.It CHPQ* 11 1 fOf EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FaR EAST GENERAL'.: VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 26th MARCH, 1914. oingie copy, iu cents. No. 6837 words
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Advertisement1132 1914-03-25 1 j- TIGER" Brand Cement. A High Claus Cement suitable for all purposes especially engineering and construction work. For prices and further S particulars apply to TIANG LEE Co., 53, Beach Street, Penang. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILAKDS, BUTTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS POE PENANG 6> F. M.1,132 words
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Advertisement38 1914-03-25 1 There’s POMTY and WOW 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.. 63, Beach Street, Penang. x ex EE ■■HJcnnDD38 words
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Advertisement161 1914-03-25 2 NATURA w£ i li (STERILIZES) l r LION BRAND.! =i?? sJS a Mi /c Grand VA p »ris 190 d St.. Louis ;190 4 y ,„K ‘“«-iaill.o: !> >»3. 1893. i> '"’B. >S *no Schutzmurkc SU». M' d -r> n re» El» r n Bef s Cxporlgcstllsctiail Rosfl Mecklenburg M161 words
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Article1131 1914-03-25 3 (Bt an Ambbican.) L»«t Bpring, in New York, a newspaper wag, writing of the difficulties and hazards of moving his library, said Moviue one’s book* ia no easy task when one has a complete set of the works of Arnold Bennett—” At the word complete he set1,131 words
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Article1072 1914-03-25 3 When we are young we do Dot believe enough in the wisdom of the ages, and when we are old we believe too much iD it. At both stages we fail to discriminate, and there are few who acquire that further individual wisdom which can1,072 words
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Advertisement50 1914-03-25 3 tub It In. A good many peopl® think rbeuu atism »e joot be cured without taking nautsbo medicine. Ohamberlain> P*‘ n Balm mu •aged thoroughly into the akin has cU,r< far more ibeumatism than anj remedy in existence and gives relief quic Kn* «ii’e by all Diepenearies and T)en'* r50 words
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Advertisement67 1914-03-25 3 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Pm- Cough* and Cold», never fail» Ts. 6d lITTE WH BUIS. t. PENANG. SINGAPORE. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR. w I ft* V ***s» dir m v W 5 A “■~:a Rubber Factories >& Rubber Mills GAS. OIL 8 PRODUCER ENGINES. SEMI DIESEL CRUDE OIL ENGINES. CENTRIFUGAL 867 words
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Advertisement84 1914-03-25 3 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 Jbeauty. uncooked meat, Chalybeates, etc. Far better than O. Hotel. :o> Premtses No. 38, Northern Road. 1-3 14 151 Apply to NO 80084 words
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Advertisement60 1914-03-25 3 A Lift Saver. It i« sate to say that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy hae saved the lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy inexistence. Tt is known all over the civilized world for its speedy cures of cramps in the Btomach, diarrhoea and60 words
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Article1228 1914-03-25 4 Protecting Life Assukants. We have recently had an opportunity of examining the draft of a bill suggested to the Goverum ut of the Straits Settlements as necessary for the protection of life assurants. It has b >n prepared, very skilfully we think, by tha Managing Director of1,228 words
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Article594 1914-03-25 4 Installation of Plam. The following circular has been sent to shareholders in Malayan Collieries, Ltd.: With reference to our circular letter to shareholders of the 2nd February, we have been instructed by the board of directors to inform you that your mine manager, Mr. McCall, having now concluded594 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article105 1914-03-25 4 Ayuthia, Ger. s., 261, Freese. March 24, Singapore, March 19, Gen- —B. M. A Co. Perak, Br. s-s 288, Harding®, March 24, Malacca, March 22, Gen.—E- S. Co., Ltd. Kleist, Ger. s.s., 5,127, Maass, March 24, Yokohama, March 7, Gen. —B. M. <* Co. Hole Canton, Br. e.a., 287,105 words
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Article39 1914-03-25 4 March 25. Lovat, for Singapore, China and Japan. Alma, for Deli. Hok Canton, for Teluk Anson. Medusa, for Singapore. Ayuthia, for Asahan. Flying Liragon, for Port Weld and Taiping. Hong Wan I, for Singapore, Hongkong Swatow and Amov.39 words
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Article294 1914-03-25 4 Fob Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Ohee Thye, to-morrow, 6 a.m. Alor Star (Kedah) —Per Kedah, to-morrow, 7 a.in. Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan —Per Namur, to-morrow, 11 a.tu. Trang—Per Ban Lee, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Traug—Per Trang, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca —Per Perak,294 words
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Article17 1914-03-25 4 German (Princess Alien) ...2<JthMar English (Delta) ...2nd China Demnhd 4th China (Prim Eitd Friedrich)... 7th17 words
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Article122 1914-03-25 4 Pbnanq, March 25. {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Hank tM 2/4.1 4 mouths’ sight Bank 2/Xl» 3 Credit 2/4J 1 3 Documentary 2/4? Calcutta, Demand Bank R B 17/ 3 days’ sight Private 175! Bombay, Demand Bank 1741 Moulmein, Demand Hank 173! 3 days’ sight Private122 words
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Article195 1914-03-25 4 Gold Leaf ...964.40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyers White Pepper 29.75 teller» Trang Pepper 21.25 tales Cloves 45.— sales Mace 110 seminal. Pickings 87— tellers Nutmegs 110 s. 25.— sellers 1 No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar -j 2 5,50 sales Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 10.65 buyers f Tahbun 190.—195 words
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Article187 1914-03-25 4 Pbna.no, March 25. Beef— cie. Soup per catty 14 Roast 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 14 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each SO Tongue 45 Feet 15 Heart 30 Liver per catty 55 Pork— Pork per catty 38 1 Pig’s Head 24 Feet 28 Tongue 40187 words
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Advertisement183 1914-03-25 4 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For salo by all Dispensaries183 words
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Advertisement304 1914-03-25 4 H H U U P P M M O o B B L L V E E 1914 MODEL ROADSTER, READY FOR THE ROAD. Price: $2,250. Fitted with Electric Light and Self Starter $2,525 nett. OH FULL PARTICULARS APPLY TO CUAN TIN HOE Co., penang. nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnD n n n 0304 words
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Advertisement106 1914-03-25 4 The rose is red, the violets blue, Her nose is of a ruddy hue; Puffed are her eyes, and her poor head Is heavy as a lump of lead. A score of handkerchiefs she uses Tries mustard plasters, but abuses The knowledge that she can procure Relief in Woods’ Great106 words
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Article1968 1914-03-25 5 Alleged Bank Fbacd. Before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebdeu and a special jury in the First .Divisional Court yesterday afternoon was resumed the hearing of the case against Ng Kok Choon, who was charged on three counts with abetment of the offence of forgery of three cheques of1,968 words
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Advertisement860 1914-03-25 5 KTOTICE George Town Kinema’s Triumph for Screening Tip-Top K-xclusive will appeal to All. ANOTHER AN ENGLISH PRIVATE SCHOOL has been opened at No. 44, Cecil Street, Penang, bv 18-3-14 191 J. M. AUGUSTUS. NOTICE, Gorgeous 3-Reel Feature Cruel Fate u 5 Teems with thrills and aiveutur~« featuring the World’s most860 words
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Advertisement252 1914-03-25 5 lOOoffooOf Messrs. W. D. H. O. WILLS’ “EMBASSY” CIGARETTES (NO. 77) PACKED IN TINS OF 50 25. NOTICE. Every tin of these well-known Cigarettes contains one coupon. Twenty coupons out of the large sized tins or Forty out of the small entitle the holder to A GENUINE AMBER CIGARETTE HOLDER252 words
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Article, Illustration97 1914-03-25 6 t&WM daily (except Sundays sad public holidays) AT TAB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Pbiob Duly Lm»l «m tH per amnia. OeMabta.H Pottage Extra. |hil BARbm (Pool Free) $17.50 N •ana ADomiaa: ECHO—PEN ANG." t Talapkoac Noe. Xcho 586 Priatiag Departaeat 343 jf fculait,97 words
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Article632 1914-03-25 6 The future of Penang as a port is so largely dependent upon the future of Prai that Mr. R. T. Reid did well to ask the merchants gathered together at yesterday’t meeting of the Chamber of Commerce to consider thoroughly the conditions of the sale of632 words
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Article756 1914-03-25 6 Before history takes charge of the incidents connected with the Army and Ulster which have so completely and dramatically changed the aspect of affairs in Ireland during the past few days, it would perhaps be well to restate the facts as they actually occurred. There will756 words
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Article796 1914-03-25 6 Mr. G. Redfearn has returned from Australia. Mr. J. Graham, of the F.M.S. Mines Department, has returned from leave. Mrs. John Mitchell arrived here this morning by the P. A O. s.s. Namur. Mr. W. W. Yen has been appointed representative on the Hague Opium Conference. Mr.796 words
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Article975 1914-03-25 6 Ipoh, writes one who would boost tb little capital of Kinta, can now boast Bar of eighteen practising lawyers Le,! we should be accused of undue prejudici against the members of an eminently nobis and unselfish profession, we refrain from offering the suggestion that the rest of the975 words
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Advertisement237 1914-03-25 6 JUST ARRIVED I JUST ARRIVED Genuine Thonet Bentwood Chairs. Every Chair Stamped with Manufaeturer’a Trade Mark. It it always cheaper to pay a bit more for a Genuine Article. Thonet's Furniture it the very best money can buy. Thonet’i Chair, mahogany colour* wood seat and back, very strong. Price $33237 words
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Article1120 1914-03-25 7 POSITION OF THE OFFICERS. DEBATE IN THE COMMONS. STATEMENT BY GENERAL GOUGH. (Reuter.) London, March 24. The only excitement in Belfast yesterday sveuiug was due to the presence of crowds in the streets reading the special editions of the newspapers containing accounts of the debate in1,120 words
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Article212 1914-03-25 7 Lincolnshire Probables. {Reuter.) London, March 25. The following are the probables, with their riders, for the Lincolnshire Handicap (1 mile) which will be run to-morrow Maiden Erlegh (Walter Griggs), Spanish Prince (Saxby), Cigar (Clark), Eton Beyl (Randall), Jornac II (Trigg), Bonbon Rose\ (E. Bullock), Berrilldan (Jellis), Romeo212 words
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Article322 1914-03-25 7 EVIDENCE OF LORD MURRAY. (Reuter.) London, March 24. Lord Murray gave evidence to-day before the committee appointed by the House of Lords to enquire into his management and investments of the Liberal Party funds as Chief Whip. He said that he had the sole control of the322 words
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Article73 1914-03-25 7 (Reuter.) Tokio, March 24. Following the sudden prorogation of Parliament the Yamamoto Cabinet has resigned. Gombei Yamamoto formed his Ministry on February 20, 1913, and it consisted of the following members Foreign Affairs, Baron Nobnaki Makino War, Baron Kikoshi; Marine, Baron Saito Finance, Baron Korekiyo Takahashi Agriculture73 words
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Article64 1914-03-25 7 {Reuter). Victoria, 8.C., March 24. At the conclusion of the trial of the miners charged in connection with the Vancouver labour disturbances in August last, the leader, Joe Angelo, was sentenced to four rears’ imprisonment and eight others to a year apiece. Forty-six of the rank-and-file were64 words
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Article53 1914-03-25 7 {Reuter). Athens, March 24. Fifty-two Albanians, including 25 gendarmes, have been killed and many wounded, and 17 Epirotes have been wounded in a four hours battle at Andritsaina, which ended in the rout of the Albanians. Many bands of Epirotes are marching to Karytza which the Albanian53 words
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Article60 1914-03-25 7 {Reuter.) Capetown, March 24 Tom Mann, the well-known Labour agitator, has been allowed to land here withou anv restrictions. He was accorded a quiet welcome by the Labour Party. In an interview with the representative of Reuter s Agency he declared that he intended nothing60 words
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Article32 1914-03-25 7 Reuter.) Berlin, March 24. A tug collided with and sank a ferry-boat at Koepenick. Of the 22 working men and women travelling by the ferry-boat onij 6 were saved.32 words
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Article27 1914-03-25 7 (Reuter.) London, March 24. Baring Brothers have issued a 3 per cent. Belgian loan of J 53,000,000, the balance o the .£6,000,000 loan, at 80.27 words
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Article86 1914-03-25 7 SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 25. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 194,999 lb. were offered for sale and 165,533 lb. were sold at the following prices Smoked fine ribbed $132—5136 per pi. Smoked Good Ribbed $122—5131 Fine Plain $129—5130 Good $124—1128 Unsmoked fine ribbed 5123—5124 Unsmoked86 words
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Article305 1914-03-25 7 The other day we noted the curious fact of the King’s Birthday being celebrated by six days’ gambling at Trang. Now we learn that in the Peninsula the official view is that bull-tights and cock fighting must not be discouraged. The argument seems to be that the305 words
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Article84 1914-03-25 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3. —Your British Isles. The Wisdom of the Ages. 4.—Malayan Collieries Installation of Plant. Local Company Law: Protecting Life Assurants. M s.—The Assizes Alleged Bank Fraud. g.—Penang Chamber of Commerce: Annual General Meeting, The Question of Prai. Examination84 words
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Article99 1914-03-25 7 Tib. Rokker, Rice mad Coer». The following business in tin has been done to-day Tin Exchange, 25 tons at 388.70 Straits Trading Co., 25 189.50 Straits Trading Co., 100 189.50 Total 150 tons. Tin is quoted in London to-day at X 176 ss. cash and XI7B 2s. 6d.99 words
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Article160 1914-03-25 7 Yesterday To-day. K;*e or Buyer» Br’l.r. Buyer* Seller* Fall. RUBBER. H. d. A H. Anglo Malay 9 3 10 9 3 10 Bukit Mertajam. 2 2 6 2 6 Cheraoneee 2 2 2 714 2 2 2 714 Con*. Malay. 9 7K 10 6 9 714 10 6 Highland.160 words
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Advertisement709 1914-03-25 7 POSITION UNRIVALLED IN LONDON, ENGLAND. THE LANGHAM HOTEL, Portland Place and Regent St., London. W. F \MILY HOTEL OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. In Fashionable and Healthy Locality. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. H. PEARSON 8 Company, Alor Star 8 Tran*. DECLARATION OF FIRST DIVIDEND. ALL PERSONS having Claims against the above-named company709 words
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Article4970 1914-03-25 8 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. THE QUESTION OF PRM. Mr John Mitchell presided at the Twentyeighth annual general meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce which was held at the Chamber yesterday afternoon, the other gentlemen present being the Hon Mr. R. Young and Mr. H. A. Low4,970 words
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Article496 1914-03-25 8 SINGAPORE BEATEN BY PENANG. To the Editor op the Fret Press Sir,—Fro.u the list of results of the Cambridge Local Examinations held in Decem ber last uow to hand, one grieves indeed to find that Singapore, possessing a much larger percentage of Straits-born Chinese students of both sexes496 words
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Article65 1914-03-25 8 To- DAT. 19th Day of 2nd Moon. Band, Eaplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Penaog Volunteers—Cadets, Anglo-Cbinese School, Company Drill Anglo-Chineie School, 4 p.m. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Hoad. To-morrow. 80th Day of 2nd Moon. Penang Volunteers—Cadets, Free School, Company Drill Free School, 3-40 p.m. A” and65 words
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Article35 1914-03-25 8 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Scrv.c... Outward. Homkwabd Delta 2 Apr. i Devanha 4 Apr. Assaye 16 Arcadia 18 Extra Service. Outward. Hombwabd. Namur 25 Mar. I Nile 26 Mar. Snnda 7 Apr. Media 9 Apr.35 words
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Advertisement96 1914-03-25 8 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseoua 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 ««ale by all Dispensaries and Dealer*. —oßstm THIS IS96 words
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Article28 1914-03-25 9 fmiii 1 hroni Agent» Due 26th Mar. P. 12im Colombo BM.ACo. C*Wl Colombo A.G.AC0. 2n) Apr.J Singapore A.O.ACo. 4th .i I Singapore B.M.AJo j th i28 words
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Article22 1914-03-25 9 VfutU For Agent* J QUITCH Mw. F. Alice i>iXui.Vr" B *< v WtUa 9 n«4a- »oo'.br L.Q*Z"> A. O ACo Apr fWraPuWbo22 words
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Advertisement405 1914-03-25 9 Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Sarvica. Outward. Homeward. Date. Steamer. Apr. 4 Devanha •18 Mav 2 Delta 16 Assay e 30 JIndia Juue I 3 Devauba 27 j Delta July 11 Himalaya 25 Assaye •Sails on Friday instead of Saturday, through to London via Bombay. fares by mail steamers. A405 words
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Advertisement1470 1914-03-25 9 r SHIPPING BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fo* Intended to Sail. 8tbambr. Singapore (Three times a week). I Thur. 26th Mar., 4 p.m. Sat. 28th Mar., 4 p.m. Sun. 29th Mar., 4 p.m. Thur. 2nd Apr., 4 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore. (Twice a week). Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy,1,470 words
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Article1439 1914-03-25 10 SPOILING A GOOD GAME. The Ncllo Call. j (By Chablks E. Hands.) With Parliament assembled eager for interest and utility, I feel the moment opportune to direct its attention to a matter deeply affecting the peace and happiness of a very large and worthy section of the community.1,439 words
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625 1914-03-25 10 1« it Possible Lack of energy and vim are constant characteristics of Europeans residents in the East This condition is largely due to inefficient nourishment, for while their food is, naturally, all-sufficient in quantity, it does not contain enough of the elements needed to625 words
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Article754 1914-03-25 10 A FISCAL QUESTION. (Bt Mark Allirtor A week or so ago I was searching in the Money of the Pall Mall Oaztttfi tor a reason why the shares that I was foolish enough to buy long ago (in the days of cheap golf) persistently go down,754 words
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Advertisement1358 1914-03-25 10 NOTICE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. The uudersigned art' i. u-*ted to put for sala BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON* Tuesday, 31st March, 1914 AT THE Archway of login’s Buildings, Penang, COMMENCING AT 11 A.M. The following properties: Lot 1. All that piece of land situate on the East Side of1,358 words
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Advertisement551 1914-03-25 10 Plain Crutbs on the subject ot Health are the only acceptable pronouncements. Kiap gerated statements find by convinoing no one -rather do they create suspicion, and rise to doaht. But you may safely listen to untvncaul opinion. The public have tor Ion*; known the value of Beecham's Bill* In cases551 words
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Article413 1914-03-25 11 British merchants in China naturally appreciate any mt. rest which is shown bv public bodies at Home in the welfare of British trade in China, though it may not be possible at all timoa to agree with the measures they take with a view to ensuring it.413 words
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Article161 1914-03-25 11 Wealthy members of the community are being invited to lend money at a mhstantial rate of iuierest and once a stffi ituL amount is realised from the disposal of Government property their response should be a ready one. Meantime those who have the means are holding back161 words
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Article184 1914-03-25 11 Wednesday, March 25. Esplanade—6 to 7 p.m. 1 Reminiscences of Meyerbeer Godfrey 2 Old French Dance Fontainebleau Vandervell 3 Waltz Habanera Waldteufel 4 Gavotte Wilkommen Kluss 5 March Souvenir da Belgrade Fahrbach. Burglars and rascals have come to the conclusion that the finger-print business is a nuisance and184 words
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Advertisement94 1914-03-25 11 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. CONTRACTORS TO s |y AtHintn>o> tt H.94 words
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Advertisement75 1914-03-25 11 A Family Necessity. Every family should t»e provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured iu much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.75 words
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Advertisement469 1914-03-25 11 a S'»***» ».e V> W GOODRICH TYRES a-: f'*-* “N l JV--4 r-> Mil Njs 1 >a'l MMI Hi n»im ns «r% t$S 'T<*. M < T■4"! S3 u* lf| M, l s i i'/- 'd k *Si* ;.\a? &S' The Largest Tyre Factory, with the Creates* Output in the469 words
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Advertisement1296 1914-03-25 12 TTTE London Directory (Published Annually.) Enables traders throughout the World to communicate direct with English Manufacturers Dealers in each class of goods. Besides being a oomplete commercial guide to London and its suburbs, the Directory contains lists of Export Merchants with the Goods they ship, and the Colonial and Foreign1,296 words
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