Straits Echo, 26 March 1914
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Straits Echo
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Title Section37 1914-03-26 1 Straits Echo v ;iU CHRONiCLh tit EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THL T\P l {.fj. VOL. 12. $24 Per Aim urn PENANG, THURSDAY, 26th MARCH, 1914. oingle Copy, iO ceuts No. 6937 words
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Advertisement1061 1914-03-26 1 ••TIGER" Brand Cement. A High Class Cement suitable for all purposes especially engineering and construction work. For prices and further particulars apply to TIANGr LEE Co./ 63, Beach Street Penang. Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. j v > 1 Chartered Bank of India, O.V.G. W Australia and China. SAHDILAHDS,1,061 words
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Advertisement37 1914-03-26 1 There’s PURITY and VIGOUR in every drop of Read’s “Dog’s Head” Guinness The SlOUt you are used to. Insist ou having Dog’s Head Brand. Sole Agents TIANG LEE S’ Co.. 53, Beach Street, Penang. r a BaunnaDDCiaaDniiiiiii37 words
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Advertisement106 1914-03-26 2 «Hl 22.£2 -:?g r-aigspap. -ujasz NATU m m i V» I ILK L r LION BRAND. (STERILIZED) J V p «r!s 1900 St. Louis.I 904 y Mirj «iUe Ht «D; r u 'trm '893. Ifi9B. 189 Q «I sJ Silk M«"*f l8 9 Bre*'° g9 j. "?srH ***t»ra. Schutzmarke Boscti106 words
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Article1054 1914-03-26 3 It was not to be expected that the Federated Malay States Banishment Enactment would hare escaped observation and comment at a moment when precedents were beintf sought for the banishment of the Syndicalists Ktrikera from South Africa. A corespondent of Manchester Guardian has corrected in that1,054 words
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Article1244 1914-03-26 3 (Bt Ashlbt Stun*.) Among you all the commonest foible is to regard yourselves as each a little superior to tho others. I do not go so far as to say that you place yourselves in the relative positions of Napoleon and his callowest subaltern; but1,244 words
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Advertisement1366 1914-03-26 3 NOTICE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. The undersigned are instructed to put for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON Tuesday 31st March 1914 AT THE Archway of Logan's Buildings, Penang, COMMENCING AT 11 A.M. The following properties: Lot 1. All that piece of land situate on the East Side of Penang1,366 words
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Advertisement60 1914-03-26 3 A Life Saver. It is sale 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 for its speedy cures of cramps in the stomach, diarrhoea and60 words
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Advertisement326 1914-03-26 3 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured in 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.326 words
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Advertisement110 1914-03-26 3 ~z»me. PENANG HUNT CLUB. r pHE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING X of the Penang Hunt Club will be held in the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, 27th March, 1914, at 4-15 p.m. Business: 1. To pass the Accounts, 2. To elect a President, an Hon. Secre arv and Five Members of110 words
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Article90 1914-03-26 4 Lovat, Br. s.s., 3,901. Glegg, March 25, Calcutta., March 19, Gen. —B. Co. Namur, B’. s.s., 4, 88, Collyer March 25, London, Feb. 21, Gen.—A. G- Co. Singapore, Dut. s.s., 289, de Wend, March 25, Sabaug, March 21, Gen. K- P- M. Melchior Treuh, Dut. s.s., 1.611, Menbuan, March90 words
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Article58 1914-03-26 4 March 26. Namur, for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan. Ban Lee, for Trang. Trang, for Trang. Perak, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Tara, for Port Swettenham and Singapore Avagyee, for Dindings, Sitiawan and Teluk Anson. Ban Whatt Soon, for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan. Malaya, for Deli.58 words
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Article290 1914-03-26 4 For Yen Per Jit Seng, to-morr>w, 7 a.m. Deli and Langaa—Per Indragiri, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Trang, Tongkah and Pang Nga —Per Perlie, to-morrow, 2 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore —Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Calcutta —Per Gregory Apcar, to morrow, 4 p.m. Dindings, Sitiawan and Bagan Datoh290 words
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Article119 1914-03-26 4 Penang, March 26. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4^ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4/g 3 Credit 2/4f 3 Documentary 2/44 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174£ 3 days’ sight Private 175| Bombay, Demand Bank 1744 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173} M 3 days’ sight Private 175} Madras119 words
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Article193 1914-03-26 4 Gold Leaf $64 40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyers White Pepper 29.25 sellers 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) 10.50 buyers ("Tahbun... 190. —sellers193 words
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Article189 1914-03-26 4 Penang, March 26. Beke 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... M o 4 Feet k 5189 words
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Article2035 1914-03-26 4 a O *rj Number of 0 d> OQ a o 1 Q o Ah Capital. Shares P' P Dividends. Name. i issued. 4> 0 00 QU M 'S '3 Ah s PQ 3 0Q o a* 1 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 RU3BER DOLLAR SHARES. o 1909 5 450,0002,035 words
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Advertisement60 1914-03-26 4 I’ve got a bit of garden, and I work it as I please, There are pumpkins and potatoes in one patch I now essay to bourgeonize a novel crop of P s And I’ll do it if I have to raise Old Scratch Planting papilionaceae Preferential Trade Propagation promises pure60 words
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Advertisement43 1914-03-26 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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Advertisement57 1914-03-26 4 m—liiHHiiiaiiinmui 22 viiiiiiiiiiiiitpiiijiiii^uiuauumm TASTELESS rs&L CS3B THIS IS IT! WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound ODORLESS 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 re- 5 commended by the medical profession. OF57 words
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Article723 1914-03-26 5 An Archaic Report. The report on the Straits Settlements for the year 1912, which has been recently issued as a Parliamentary paper, strikes one at this time of day as a distinctly archaic document. Most of the information and statistics it gives have been available long723 words
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Article235 1914-03-26 5 A Shanghai correspondent writes that the recent withdrawal of two warships has excited some apprehension among British residents as to the protection they will get in time of trouble. It is said locally that there is an understanding that our Japanese allies will took after British interests235 words
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Article321 1914-03-26 5 The Melchior Treub." A Fihs Dutch Steamer. In response to invitations issued by the local ageot, Mr. A. van VoHenhoven, a large number bf Penang residents visited the K. P. M. steamer Melchior Treub as she lay alongside Swettenbao 'Wharf this morning between 8 and 10 o’clock. This hour was321 words
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Article208 1914-03-26 5 The fourteen players who will be invited to go to Kuala Lumpur, Johore and Singapore, to represent Penang are expected to be selected after Fridav’s match. The encounter with the State eleven of Johore. Muar and Batu Lahat is fixed to occur on Friday, 10th April,208 words
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Article121 1914-03-26 5 The French Foreign Legion, two deserters from which lateld landed at Hull, declined to admit Germans for some years after the Franco-Prussian war. When the restriction was withdrawn, recalls the Chronicle, Prince Albert Frederick of Prussia enlisted under the name of Albrecht, and remained a legionnaire121 words
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Article236 1914-03-26 5 OUTRAGE ON GEBMiN GeBBBALS Daughters. Berlm, March 4. A despatch from Constantinople to the Lokal Anteiger states that the three Turkish soldiers who molested the two daughters of General Liman ron Sanders, the head ot the German Military Mission, hare been courtmartialled and shot.—Central News. 'According to236 words
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Advertisement177 1914-03-26 5 There is no check to the ‘Popularity of 44 Black White «9 OTCHm.i** ttoHh SCOTCH WHISKY 'BLACK white’ rmtkOt »liirt*o «>• y HE HOUSE Of commons h n. 4c •COTCH myr OtSTilU** JAMES BUCHANAN CO., LTD. LONDON. GLASGOW, &c. DISTILLERS BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. oonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnoo 0 0 n n n n177 words
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Advertisement801 1914-03-26 5 essr 99 V !o 8R3KW0 atusni ot bsisqDiq sir ,2flA: ci 3DAMAQ JDIH3V bns 851AO PACKED" 1 tNTINS>0F WUpWg .ZbtBl ?lsi»borR )6 ,.0)9 holder 'mvia aa/.v-rjotTii/zr JJin ao’i nOtHSsK Every tin of these well-known Cigarettes contain»ooe^oupw*»» Twenty coupons out of the large sized tins or Forty out of the small801 words
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Article, Illustration89 1914-03-26 6 FnHixfrH daily (except Sundays and poblis holidays) at tmb CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Faxon Daily Lean! I*4 par aanam. (Mrtsbss.H Postags Extra. Ifail Mia (Port Free) «17.50 «ABLB ADDHHSI ECHO—PENANG.” v Tsls#som Not. Echo 586 Printing Departasan! 343 kiitma M«BuniMtioai ahould b* %4dm—489 words
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Article1402 1914-03-26 6 For centuries now the maxim which forms the caption of this article has been accepted without reserve as part and parcel of British constitutional practice by all parties in the State. The King rules but not govern. His public actions are taken only on1,402 words
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Article902 1914-03-26 6 Reuter wires news of the death of Frederic Mistral, the Provencal Poet. Mr. F. O. B. Dennys has taken over the secretaryship of the Perak Turf Club. According to the Oaulois, the health of Mr. Rudyard Kipling, who is at Vernet-les-Bains, is causing some anxiety. Prince Mahidol902 words
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Article1038 1914-03-26 6 Parasitic Plants on Rubber Trf«, Mr. F. T. Brooks has an interestin' article on the Parasitic Flowering pi anf g on Rubber Trees in the February nu!,' ber of the Agricultural Bulletin Oil Para rubber, he says, trees are attacked by two kinds of parasitic flowering plants in1,038 words
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Advertisement176 1914-03-26 6 MOTOR CAR INSPRANCE. X 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., a Penang, Agents. Rose Scented Boracic Soap. A Pure Emollient176 words
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Article2463 1914-03-26 7 attitude of the king. "NO INITIATIVE WHATEVER.” STATEMENT BY THE PREMIER. WAR MINISTER’S RESIGNATION REFUSED. {Reuter.) London, March 25. The debate in the House of Commons on the Army EBtimat s which began harmlessly ou the subject of aeroplanes, developed into a heated controversy on the2,463 words
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Article234 1914-03-26 7 OUTSIDER’S VICTORY. (Renter.) London, March 25. The following was the result of the Lincolnshire Handicap which was run to-day The Lincolnshire Handicap, of 1,500 sovs., for three-yeais-old and upwards the lowest weight may be 6 st.; the second to receive 50 sovs. and the third 25 sots,234 words
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Article73 1914-03-26 7 Australia* Premier's Proaouaeemeat. Reuter Melbourne, March 26. In a speech at a banquet and referring to Mr. Winston Churchill’s speech on the Navy Estimates, the Premier, Mr. J. Cook, said that he hoped Australia would always be friendly to Japan and that the treaty would continue.73 words
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Article106 1914-03-26 7 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 26. At the meeting of the Teluk Anson Rubber Company Mr. Llewellyn, who presided, Baid that no dividend had keen paid because there was no cash in hand. It was an unsound policy to borrow from the bank for that purpose.106 words
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Article41 1914-03-26 7 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 26. H.E. the Governor will leave for Kuala Kangsar on Saturday evening whence he proceeds to Kuala Lumpur on April 1, where he will remain until April 19.41 words
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Article25 1914-03-26 7 (Reuter.) Berlin, March 25. The visit of the Crown Prince of Germany to the German colonies in Africa has been abandoned.25 words
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Article1921 1914-03-26 7 ALLEGED BANK FRAUD. Before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden 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 of1,921 words
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Advertisement6 1914-03-26 7 Mr. Mrs. B. F. Hagenzieker. f.P.C.6 words
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Obituary214 1914-03-26 7 Obituary. U u (Reuter.) London, March 25. The death has taken place, at the age of 65, of Mr. R. J. M’Mordie, Conservative member for East Belfast since 1911. Mr. C. W. F. Van Cuylenburg, lately of Gunong Kroh Estate, who was charged with criminal breach of trust at the214 words
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Article1633 1914-03-26 8 Rubber Shareholders* Association urges Combination to Improve the Price of Rubber —Plantation Rubber Tyres at the Coming Exhibition— Important Scheme under Consideration by the R.C.A. R. S. A. v. R. G. A. 1 1 The Rubber Shareholders’ Association,, < Limited, has woke up, and seems to think that1,633 words
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Article228 1914-03-26 8 There is humour m the Law Courts which j is sometimes not reported. One day last week, says the Daily Citizen, the SolicitorGoueral, Sir Stanley Buckmaster, was ap- pearing in a case before Mr. Justice Scrut- i ton, aud judge and counsel were debating some point of228 words
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Article1997 1914-03-26 8 COLONY'S TRADE DURING < PAST YEAR. Review by Mb. Boyd. 1 The annual general meeting ef the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held on Monday afternoon at the Exchange, the chairman, Mr. D. T. Boyd, presiding. Those present were —Hon. C. W. Darbiahire, Messrs. A. Agnew,1,997 words
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Article756 1914-03-26 8 ONE-CLUB AND ONE-ARM PRACTICE. (By MiEK Allerton.) In spire of the exhortations of the proiessors, the number of golfers who take the trouble to practise is deplorably small. James Braid has stated bluntly that the average golfer does not practise at all. Many of them, if756 words
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Article117 1914-03-26 8 Attempt to Assault A Haxgxan. Paris, Friday. A telegram received from Aden states that the sepoy who murdered LieutenantColonel H. G. Walker, was hanged within the prison walls yesterday. The regimental officers were present at the execution, which was also viewed by the populace from117 words
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Article206 1914-03-26 8 The report of the Council of the R0..1 Colonial Institute for the year ending nL 31, to be presented at the annual meeting on 17th inst., states that the progress and expansion which characterised the record of last year have been well maintained. Dn r ing the206 words
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Advertisement279 1914-03-26 8 George Town Kinema’s Triumph for Screening Tip-Top Exclusive will appeal to All. ANOTHER Gorgeous 3-Reel Feature “Cruel Fate Teems with thrills and adventures featuring the World’s most talented Actors and Actress. This splendid 3-reel feature is quite out of the ordinary run. u Ilf SUPPORT Williamson’s Animated News Another Predominant279 words
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Article28 1914-03-26 9 Vmelt hr om Agent» Due 26tliMar. P. Alice Colombo BM.ACo. Delta Colombo A.G.ACo. 2ml Apr. Detank* Singapore A.G.ACo. 4th Prim Eitel F riedrith Singapore B.M.A^o. 7th28 words
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Article23 1914-03-26 9 Vet 4$ For Agenti Leave* P. Alice Singapore B.M*CcT Mar. Delta Singapore A.O.ACo Apr. Devanha Colombo A.GACo Print Eitel Fnednch Colombo B.M*Co.23 words
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Advertisement415 1914-03-26 9 S.N.C Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Outward. Steamer. Due Penang Connecting with S S. Apr. 2 16 30 May. 14 28 June 11 Delta Assaye India Devanha Delta Himalaya Mooltan Morea Maloja Marmora Moldavia Medina Homeward. Date. Apr. May uly 11 ‘25 •Sail» on Friday instead of Saturday. JGoee415 words
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Advertisement1517 1914-03-26 9 RING. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fom Intended to Sail. Singapore. (Three times a week) J’fir* Swettcnham and Singapore. (Twice a week). Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy, Yeh and Moulmein. (Fortnightly). Singapore, China and Japan. liangoon A Calcutta. (Weekly.) Negapatam, Madras, Pondicherry, Cuddalore and Karikal. (Weekly). I Thur. 26th Mar.,1,517 words
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Article1090 1914-03-26 10 EXTRAORDINARY PROGRESS IN 1-913. Insurance of Pilots. The public has hitherto bf<-u accustomed to lielieve that, while France holds thy lead iu flying and does not believe in the colossal airships of her eastern neighbour, Germany “believes in” airships and is far behind France in the number and1,090 words
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591 1914-03-26 10 PROPOSED PROGRAMME. (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS. FIRST DAY Saturday, 30th May, 1914. SECOND DAY Monday, tst June, 1914. FIRST DAY. Saturday, 30th May, 1914. 1. —The Mixed Handicap. Value $500. A Handicap for Horses that have never won a591 words
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Article1366 1914-03-26 10 AN IDYLL. (By Dion Clayton Calthrop.) The sleeping figure of Miss Brown looked strangely natural in the bizarre surrounding» her g reen oTer tb® pillow and made a startling contrast against the black silk sheets. A soft-roiced clock proclaimed the hour of one, and on the stroke1,366 words
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Article115 1914-03-26 10 Friday March 27. Esplanade—6 to 7 p.m. 1 Overture Bronze Horse Auber 2 Dance Catch Me if You Can... Noel 3 Selection La Lettre de Manon Gillet 4 Waltz May Blossom Roy 5 March Bersagliere Eilenberg. The Barry seamen and firemen, who are protesting against the employment of115 words
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Advertisement432 1914-03-26 10 NOTICES LABOUR CODE. 1912, F.M.S. Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911." Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return432 words
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Advertisement52 1914-03-26 10 Best Medicine Mide. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, 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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Advertisement88 1914-03-26 10 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cnre, For Coughs and Colds, never fails, 1 s tid IQ* RICKSHAWS! RICKSHAWS!! NEW SHIPMENT JUST UNPACKED. COMPLETE WITH ENGLISH WHEELS. RUG. LAMPS. Etc. Ist Quality: $135-00. CHIN SENG Co., Ltd., Penang. TIANC JOO CO., PENANG A IPOH. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE “NEW HOWE” BICYCLES FOR The88 words
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Advertisement203 1914-03-26 10 •v. *■.o3» i'KsJ. iUN TV If Disease Germs were Visible Mow to guard against Infectious Diseases. JF you could see the germs which cause Sore Throat and dangerous infectious diseases you would never be without Wulfing’s Formamint, the germ killing throat tablet. The habit of sucking these tablets protects you203 words
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Article498 1914-03-26 11 One of the mysteries of the world which hM hitherto baffled investigation ia the Senoussi power in North Africa which ia BO w bounded on the west by the French ninee they took Borkou aud on the north by tbe uew Italian territory of Cyrenaica. In I®l2 Enver498 words
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Article549 1914-03-26 11 Treatment of a British Journalist in Japan. Mr. Robert Yeung, editor of the Japan Chronicle writes to the Daily News on the subject of the treatment of Mr. Poo ley, Reuter’s representative at Tokyo, who was arrested in connection with the alleged Navy scandals. After stating the549 words
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Advertisement73 1914-03-26 11 Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, For Coughs and Colds, never fails Is, 6d. I 9fa fSL DELICIOUS PREPARED A 1 \W. m F B&S /u r t -ir V *y s*«R ssm^>rr:.z r *Zy *s\.. v r .v f fc>. “I-*» < i f:\ v A*‘ u'Mi Ha min mui ECONOMICAL73 words
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Advertisement327 1914-03-26 11 HOTEL NORMAN. PENANG. THE ENGLISH HOTEL. We reply upon the recommendations of our Patrons and not upon unsupported statements. A Judge of the Supreme Court, writes I have stayed here for 3 weeks and found everything' most satisfactory. I had a large, clean, airy bedroom, and the food was particularly327 words
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Advertisement79 1914-03-26 11 (5) •®®s®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®« GOODRICH TYRES r\ r- fS a iD XT A > ms? T& •Os Hi if >y m m r PH f ,'v’v I r*; {»4 K if **4 I The Largest Tyre Factory, with the Greatest Output in the World a Tribute to the Supreme Quality OF GOO79 words
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Advertisement1508 1914-03-26 12 THE London Directory (Published Annually.) Enables traders throughout the World to communicate direct w th "nvdish Manufacturers Dealers in each class of goods. Besides being <; oomplete commercial guide to London and its suburbs, tbe Directory contains lists ol IVO LI BEER. Export Merchants with the Goods they ship, and1,508 words
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