Straits Echo, 5 August 1914
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Straits Echo
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Title Section36 1914-08-05 1 Straits Echo DAILT CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST fits *|.iv VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, WEDNESDAY, sth AUGUST, 1914. Single Copy, 10 cent*. No. 17836 words
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Advertisement1354 1914-08-05 1 CEMENT]! CEMENT!! ••.TIGER BRAND. Best and Cheapest on the Market Highly recommended and used by the. leading engineers, contractors and builders. L»ri« Stock» Held By TIANG LEE V CO., P*»»»| V K«»U Lumpur, n Now On Show. Lagonda Cars 11 H.P. 4 cylinder water cooled engiae of high efficiency. Body1,354 words
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Advertisement38 1914-08-05 1 Drink Dog’s Head Guinness Stott. •o a :<c C ill vm *3 .a -2 •a g 7 l N^ o a 0 -c x Eh a Sou A (eats j JIANG LEE fi> Co., Penanq <€■ Kuala Lumpur. ■■■■□□□□□□□□□□□□■■■zaaia38 words
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Advertisement127 1914-08-05 2 NATURA iLK L r LION BRAND. (STERILIZED) J CL l j K pj. P v ut a Jiff Prix: \JA l SKX» St. Louis 1 904 ti M 4 >illen m,. 'V-,. Sr r I S') a v “if yivcA vi__ >%■ -J* ••‘eho lSg(j Schutnruu-i££ «>. ■'•<" il ig«lBrem«“127 words
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Article1284 1914-08-05 3 It ban not been enough observed by the travel lei on the public vehicle# of the street# that the change from Lore» to m itor h-s brought a change of commmd. You m.v 1 e4#riv have missed this notew. rthy thing, u, like moat people, you are too1,284 words
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Article654 1914-08-05 3 The perplexing problem of the relation of nature aud nurture is raised once more by Professor Karl Pearson in his life of Sir Francis Gallon. Nature the Stronger. Professor Pearson reminds us that the chief conclusion of Gdltou’s work, the most fixed principle of his teaching, was654 words
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Article177 1914-08-05 3 “Never did any em°rgency, the worst, find him resourceless never was his course shaped by the initiative of others,” siys Mr Garvin in the Observer. “Neither Gladstone nor Bright coul 1 sway him when hi* thought was set. Had he l>een tern to the purpb177 words
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Advertisement316 1914-08-05 3 »W 1 i 1 ■i J5». 5 jfi 4 > <r«r* ':c/k. *S PENANG. si SINGAPORE. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR. saomß. 3** e i N* s kiS ■> r i V'-jJ a rrr w e&i I •i--j I’jgy Eijy w v a* A ESP! •>. ■7 f r <C?T v* ?3£316 words
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SHIPPING.
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Article59 1914-08-05 4 Cornelia, Br. 19 Ewart, Aug. 5, Teluk Anson, Aug. 4, Gen. E. 8. Co., Ltd. rerak, Br. s.s., 254, Spencer, Aug 4, Malacca, Aug. 2, Gon. E. S. Co., Ltd. Tara, Br. s.s., 3,651, Hamljn, Aug. 5, Singapore, Aug. 3, Gen. —H. L. Co. Atjeh, Dut s.s., 393. Boers,59 words
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Article31 1914-08-05 4 Auqust 5. Orestes, for Port Swettenh&m, Singapore and Japan. Tara, for Negapatam and Madras. Nyi Thye, for Alor Star (Kedah). Mambang, lor Setul. Flying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taipiug.31 words
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Article240 1914-08-05 4 For Port Swettenbam and Singapore—Per Taroba, tomorrow, 3 p.m. Calcutta—Per Kumtang, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy—Per Qlenfalloch, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, Chiua and Japan-Per Himalaya, to-morrow, 6 p.m. Ceylon, Australasia, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt »nd via Brindisi for Europe etc. —Per Devanha, Bth instant, 3-30240 words
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Article29 1914-08-05 4 Vessels From Agents Due Himalaya Colombo A O ACo. 6tbAug Devnnha Singapore A.G.ACo. 8th Print Eitel Friedrich Singapore B M ACo 12th Luetzow Colombo BM ACo 13th29 words
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Article34 1914-08-05 4 Vetseh J Fe r Agents Leavet TTivial ay a Singapore lA O AOo i Colombo i G ACo Aug Deoanha Prim Eitel Friedrich Colombo 11 M A Co Lu°tzow SinsrafKiro jB M AOo34 words
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Article119 1914-08-05 4 Penaho, Auoust 5. (By xmrtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/3}} 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4,^ 3 Credit 2/4*} 3 Documentary 2/44} Calcutta, Demaud Bank R 9. 1744 3 days’ sight Private 175? Bombay, Demand Bank 1744 Moulmein, Demaud Bank 173} 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras119 words
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Article193 1914-08-05 4 Gold Leaf ...$6440 Black Pepper 16.50 buyers White Pepper 26 30 buyert Trang Pepper 19 no stock Clove* 50. nom. M ice WO nominal. Moot Pickings 85. —tellers Nutmegs 110 23 —nominal (No. 1 6.10 tales •Sugar < 2 5.50 sales Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 9.65 buyert (T&hbau...193 words
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Article184 1914-08-05 4 Pbnanq, August 5 Bhbf— cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast 85 Steaks 35 Stew or Curry Meat 22 Rump Steak 35 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 50 Liver per catty 40 Pork— Pork per catty 38 Pig’i Head U Feet m N Tongue 34184 words
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Article2069 1914-08-05 4 d «2 I Number of s *3 K, CL. 1 j i 1 s j p 13 <5 s Capital. Shares P Dividend Name 1 e «4» issued. 1 1 0 >4 P 1 hH Ch a or i 191C 1911 ***** 2 19 Vi 19L l RUBBER DOLLAR2,069 words
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Advertisement68 1914-08-05 4 Arc You Goinf cn a Journey? Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera ami Diarrhoea Remedy should be packed in your hand luggage when going on a journey. Chango of water, diet, and temperature all (end to produce bowel trouble, and this medicine cannot be secured on board the tia n or steamship. It68 words
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Advertisement60 1914-08-05 4 For Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow 8 Amoy. The ss. Oler'falloch, Captain Gardner, is expected to arrive here on Wednesday, the sth inst, and will leave for the above ports on Thursday, the 6th inst., at 3 pm. For freight or passage, apply to CHIN lIIN Company, 63, Beach Street. Agent-g for60 words
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Advertisement60 1914-08-05 4 THIS IS IT! WATERBURY’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compnd -t m TASTELESS ODORLESS X The latest scientific pre x par at ion of COD LIVER J OIL Does all that in claimed for it and supersedes the ok! fashioned emulsions which upset (he stomach. Highly re commended by th medi60 words
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Article1225 1914-08-05 5 The following notification respecting traffic regulations was, by command of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government, published t r general inferI mat ion, yesterday afternoon 1. Ihisa regulations are issued for the convenience of masters and shipping agents in order that they may c imply with1,225 words
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Article143 1914-08-05 5 The followiug were the results of the ties played yesterday Championship. Bourdillon w o from 0 J Mason New Comers. V C Upton w o from W R 0 Gray. Double Handicap —A. Sayer and Fitzgerald w o from Greig and Maxon Double Handicap B. Nbol and143 words
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Article109 1914-08-05 5 The first Anmver-arv Banquet ot the King George in the East Lod/e of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes was held at Hotel Norman, when the following excellent repast was served. Want of Space precludes a further description of the proceed in gs. t A ppctiss;>nt109 words
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Article60 1914-08-05 5 The following were the results of the ties played yesterday Teams of Four. Houston. Hall, Chalmers and Oxenbam w o from Waddington, Syer, Hav k Bnlford. Single Handicap South&m beat E R Henderson 21—10. The following ties have been fixed tor Friday, the 7th iD»t.: Single Handicap60 words
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Advertisement170 1914-08-05 5 METHYLATED SPIRITS (Quality Guaranteed) Wholesale and Retail. Price 13.40 per tin of 4 gallons or 20 cents per qua rt bottle. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAH KEE EE CO.. 56. China Street. Penang. An Unusual Chance. A. B. S. A. Motor-cycle (in perfectly good order), —new tyre on rear, AND SIDECAR. separate170 words
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Advertisement72 1914-08-05 5 Tffihini Chi'dren. Teething cbildrpn hare more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is necessary a to give the prescribed dose alter each operation of the bowels more than natural and tbrn castor oil to cleanse the system. It is72 words
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Advertisement321 1914-08-05 5 it FELUCCA t X\ ut ■T>- >v JjSBmgigH fc VI fr|res j§ifrj, fABsiaut p A -Jt? Maspero FreresL b' Cans III/* au am n :^Y-^f5aK^8j r FABR1QUE DE J CIGARETTES EGYPTIENNES fc|f r y }Kj'# r l;M| I Ff?j i X a r «out O Pneus l*° m-mw* /^ASPCi mmmarnti321 words
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Article, Illustration95 1914-08-05 6 Published djkilj (except Sunday* and piblio holidays) ▲T THI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Pkick. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All bu*i**a* communication* *honld b#95 words
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Article885 1914-08-05 6 1 be two great needs of Pahang are a good harbour and better roads. In his interesting administration report for 1913 Mr. E. J. Brewster, the British Resident, thinks that the dredging of Kuantan harbour has improved it very little, whereas the difficulties of communication handicap the timber trade885 words
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Article53 1914-08-05 6 England is at War. What is now the duty of every British subject in this Settlement To help the authorities in ev ry way to preserve order, to keep a good heart and to prove ourselves worthy subjects of the Empire to which we and our fathers before us53 words
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Article359 1914-08-05 6 The whole of the town is now under martial law. It is rumoured in town that the French mail has been captured by a German cruiser. The s.s. Ipoh was welcomed with a shot across her bows at Port Swettenbam this morning for disobeying harbour regulations. The Penang359 words
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686 1914-08-05 6 PROCLAMATION. Bj His Eicellencv Richard John Wilkinson, Officer Administering the Government of the Straits Settlements. 1. Alfrel Thomas Bryant, do hereby proclaim and declare in pursuance of Section 189 of the Army Act 1881 that by reason of the imminence of active686 words
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Article692 1914-08-05 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 31 The rifle range at Ampang has been the scene of great activity throughout the week Intending competitors have been at it every morning and every afternoon; and must have found their sights at every range to a nicety. Of692 words
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Article194 1914-08-05 6 The enquiry into the death of a Chinaman, named Tan Ah Fa, who was found hanging in one of the latrines of the District Hospital on June 17, was held this morning before Mr V. G. Ezechiel, Coroner, in the Second Court. Muttiah, watchman of patients at194 words
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Article53 1914-08-05 6 lbs. The Peuang Rubber Estates Co., Ltd. ...114,632 The Sungei Batu (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd. 12,000 Val D or Rubber Estates, Ltd. 10,234 The Kurau Rubber Estate, Ltd. 20.300 The Malakoff Rubber Co Ltd. 36.400 S.S. (Bertam) Rubber Co., Ltd. 72,000 The Windsor (F. M. S.) Rubber53 words
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Advertisement328 1914-08-05 6 MESSRS. PRITCHARD CO. beg to inform the public, owing to the threatened shortage of supplies and the consequent run upon their stock, that they have been compelled to raise their prices 20 per cent, on stores and provisions and 10 per cent, on general goods and TO SELL ONLY FOR328 words
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Article740 1914-08-05 7 (Reuter.) **The following telegram has been received by the Resident Councillor: ‘War has broken out with Germany Germany and Belgium'» Neutrality. Brussels, August 3. Brussels papers report that Germany has sent an ultimatum to Belgium proposing au entente, ho that German operations might he facilitated and requesting740 words
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Article3449 1914-08-05 7 VERBATIM REPORT. Sir Edward Grey, in rising to speak, was loudly cheered. He said I stated that last week we were working for peace, not only the peace of Britain but to preserve the peace of Europe Events are to-dav moving so rapidly that it is3,449 words
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Article109 1914-08-05 7 We publish below the following appeal by the Rev. L. M. Duvelle, Vicar of the Church of the Assumption, to the Catholic Eurasians of Penang to join the Volunteer Corps. The notice is posted up in the Parish Hall. An Appeal to the Eurasian Community. The situation is109 words
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Article62 1914-08-05 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3—Motor-Bus Conductors. Nature Or Nurture? Mr. Garvin and Mr. Chamberlain. s—Regulations for Ships. P.C.C. Tennis Tournament. R. A. O. B. P.C.C. Bowls Tournament. B—Government Gazette Extraordinary. Dangers to Guard Against. The C.U A.C. Trip to Medan. PahaDg in62 words
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Advertisement573 1914-08-05 7 TOWN HALL, PENANG. For Two Nights Only MAURICE E. BANDMANN THE BANDMANN OPERA CO. ill the latest Londou Successes. Thursday, August I3th. 1914. For the First l'iuie iu Peuattg The Smartest Success of the Season Oh! Oh Delphine!!!” From the Shaftesbury Theatre, L ndon. Friday, August I4th, 1914. For the573 words
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561 1914-08-05 8 A Government G.zjtte dited August 2, the following proclaination GEORGE V, by the Grace of God of thb United Kinod.'M of Great Britain AND IRELAND AND OF THB BRITISH DoMI NIONA BEYOND THB SEAS f\INO, DbFBNDBB of vhk Faith, Emperor of India. PROCLAMATION. R J. Wilkinson, Officer561 words
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Article1537 1914-08-05 8 The magnitude of the war crisis is no longer in doubt. We do not know the latest developments, but it seems in*-vita'>ie that France. Britain, Russia, Austria and Germany will be engag 'd. For the moment we contite oursilres to a consideration of some of the1,537 words
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Article483 1914-08-05 8 The members of the Central Union 1 Athletic Club returned to Penang yesterday 1 morning from Medan by the bs. Alma 1 after playing an Interport Football Match 1 against the Medan Chinese Sports Club. The match tock place on Sunday, the 2nd 1 instant,483 words
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Article867 1914-08-05 8 Financial. The estimated revenue for the year was $1,346,302 that actually real z d amounted to $*,729, V. B,showinganeicesaof $83,116 The actual revenue for 1913 as compared with 1912 showed au increase of $1,455 The revenue under Stamp Duties, $9,215 Land Office Foes, Miscellaneous, $3,757 and Bent867 words
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Article88 1914-08-05 8 To-i>at. 14th Day of 6th Moon. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Maxim Section, Lecture. Penang Volunteer*— A Company Recruit! Drill and Semaphore. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph, KuaU Kangsar Road. To-morrow 15th Day of 6th Moon Maxim Section, Gun Drill. Penang Volunteers88 words
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Article19 1914-08-05 8 English Himalaya) 6th Aug. China (Devanhai Bth China (P. Eitel Friedrich) 12 r h German Lvet.ow) ...13th19 words
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Article34 1914-08-05 8 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail S»*-vicf. Outward. Uomswarb Himalaya 6 Aug. I Pevanha 8 Aug. Arcadia 20 Delta 22 Extra Service. Outward. Houbwahi». Nubia 11 Aug. I Nagoya 31 July. Namur 25 Syria 14 Aig.34 words
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Advertisement339 1914-08-05 8 DULNESS DISPELLED HYPOCHONDRIA CURED I! 1 Y OALLINO AT THE STRAITS CINEMA PENANG ROAD The Trading P.emior Show in Penang that gives both quality and quantity for your money. 4 Fateful Likeness 3 Reels. 3 Parts. Drama by M. C. de Morlhon (Coloured Film) “The Cowboy Millionaire” 2 Reels. 2339 words
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Advertisement50 1914-08-05 8 When little Ma> v sheared her lamb, Sife spun its fl vce of snow, Ado wore a warm, white wrap to wear When winter’s wild winds blow. You now may note her chest and throat From bronchial woes secure, Because she has her lamb’s-wool coat And Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.50 words
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Advertisement49 1914-08-05 8 Sitk Tc-tojr, Well Tc?morrow. If you fee! dull aud stupid, are bilious 1 and constipated, take a dose of Chamber- j lun’s Tablets before going to l>ed. They are just what you need, and you will be all I right to-morrow. For sale by all Di«pen•aria» and Daaiera, j49 words
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Advertisement90 1914-08-05 8 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Oreat Peppermint Curels.Od. translation. r pHE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to -L translate any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. Fees according to the following scale: For translations for in ertion in the Straits Echo or the Penang90 words
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Advertisement532 1914-08-05 8 PENANG CRICKET CLUB. The following p.c.c. debenTURES hare been drawn for redemption on 31st August, 1914, after which date they will cease to bear interest. Nos 3. 8, 20, 24, 30, 41, 42, 49, 61, 91 98. 100, 111, 115, 131, 140, 141, 142, 1« 166. W. HAMILTON, 30-5-14 367532 words
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Advertisement2388 1914-08-05 9 HI P PI N Q. P.&O. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service Outward. Due Penang Steamer. Connecting with 8.8. Aug. ee Sept. 6 20 8 17 Himalaya Arcadia Assays Devanha Morea Maloja Mooltan Macedonia Homeward BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Foa IWTBNDKD TO 8a IL Stmambb. Singapore (Three times2,388 words
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Article451 1914-08-05 10 The S.raker of the lfou*o of Common» w m a <vi ne-s b'fo r the delect Cornu i'tee o I’ro d ire, p e«i I‘'1 >vt*r by Sit ‘I Luu as Whitt er. .1 M t,.»w r Mi-wcreii s put ry tu> C' iixii tree li451 words
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Article449 1914-08-05 10 An Optimistic Headmaster Are wo becoming an«ii n of slackers f The High Master of Manchesbr Grammar B liool is not p ssim stic, nor is Mr. Will Crooks. Both repy below to the allegations of tho headmaster of Eton and the beadmaster of449 words
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Article520 1914-08-05 10 BRITISH FIRST FLEET. Dreadnoughts. Name D.«placement Ma n in tous. Btttery Iron D u "o 25.000 10 13 5 King Gears® V Ajtx C 23,000 10 13.5 Audacious Centurion J Conquer Monarch t 22,500 10 13 6 Thunderer I Orion J Colossus 20,000 10 12.0520 words
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237 1914-08-05 10 When you Lave so far lost control of your nerves that you “fly to puces” over the I a<r little iu-i:*e or excitemi nt it is high riu e to give jour reives a rest, h.h 1 to bu:lj •ip your bl 01.237 words
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Advertisement81 1914-08-05 10 T ethinft Chi drca. Teething cbildreu have in »re or less diarrhoei, which can l>o controlled by dicing C!i iiul" i bin's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is necessary sto give the prescribed dose alter each operation of the trowels more ihin natural and then caster oil to81 words
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Advertisement324 1914-08-05 10 0 fei 5*5= L. JELLOIDS, the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against climatic eiects. After a course of Iron* ‘Jllloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakntss and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other324 words
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Advertisement690 1914-08-05 10 Penang Sales Room. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE TO Ur 3 SOLD BY ,r f.rC'JPZOIV At N■. 33, De ich Street, Penang On Thursday, 6th August, 1914, The following property *AT 11 AM. Eft 147 n T.S Xlw containing au area of 1,731 squire f et with ptemises No. 20690 words
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Article433 1914-08-05 11 ”Th« new statemtnt of Civil List Pennons contains some surprises, but on tbe whole tbe recipients seem to have chosen with tbe usual discretion,” says tbe Wettmintitr Gazette. M Tbe list gives us the usual painful revelation as to the inability of brilliant men who have433 words
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Article295 1914-08-05 11 [A suggestion to one who is directly interested in the controversy of the moment, a* to whether or cot it is fittiog that women should be am ng the spectators at matches lietweeu professional pugilists Rude men are moved to ribali mirth, Priscilla, by the recollection j That—many295 words
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Article111 1914-08-05 11 Behiud his head a mirror gleams On either side a pile of glasses. Across the bar he deals out dreams As Lifp, his thrall, before him passes. Strauge liquids, all with li.ht a quiver, To him as helpless playthings are; They dart thr- ugh ai a triple river,111 words
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Advertisement131 1914-08-05 11 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescn be Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea K <medy because it j relic?** cramps iuthe stomach aud intestinal; pains quicker than any preparation they can compound. It can be bought from any chemist. A bottle will keep for years, and do home is complete without131 words
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Advertisement126 1914-08-05 11 6? (s (5 -9®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®s®s®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®<s>® TO CONNOISSEURS t M A R T E L L’ S R R A N D Y S K FOUR FACTS CONCERNING MaOT-LL 5. In England more Marteil's Brandy is sold than any other brand. ‘2. Martell’s Three Star Brandy is the brandy supplied in the126 words
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Advertisement1471 1914-08-05 12 Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDIIANDS. BUTTERY I to.. AGENTB FOE PENANG V F. M. S. DAVID CORSAR C SON'S Well-Known Extra Navy Canvas, No. 0. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co. BURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, SNOW WHITE ZINC, PAINTS A TURPENTINE. TO BB HAI BE TAIL1,471 words
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