Straits Echo, 12 August 1914
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Title Section35 1914-08-12 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EYENTb, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT 1 STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENE.* vo:l. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 12th AUGUST, /914. Single Copy, 10 cents No. 18435 words
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Advertisement1276 1914-08-12 1 I CEMENT! CEMENT!! TIGER BRAND. Best and Cheapest on the Market Highly recommended and used by the leading engineers, contractors and builders. Large Slock» Held By TIANG LEE CO., Peaaag Cf Kuala Lumpur. Now On Show. Lagonda Cars 11 H.P. 4 cylinder water cooled engine of high efficiency. Body flush1,276 words
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Advertisement46 1914-08-12 1 Drink Dot's Head Guinness Stout. a .9 ns a V, S-? c 5 o I > d n .1 g 53 8* 8 -S ■T !S e Oit &eadO§ <x> q 3 ■C D Ql I Sole Ageatt TIANG LEE 6* Co.. Penany Kuala Lumpur. iuusdcq caDDnniu46 words
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Advertisement94 1914-08-12 2 NATURA I L r LION BRANDj (STERILIZED) J /T. f w*n Mi/. T <*W»d Prix: j y p «is i9ou St. Louis 190 4 -y i> uv.. (o*9 LLSl!!n!l!i?H!>»«iPamuumi'iu:mi Sthutzmvkf Silt- M'"""* is9l“JfS* -Schutzm&rke Rlil I Hos* fi9 Mecklenburg (Deu» 3<^‘ ls Made in germ*anT m u [i U o94 words
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Article912 1914-08-12 3 SUCCESSFUL OPEN [NO SEBSION. A Boistkhoc» Ohpomtiow. (From The C »rr«*=*j; »i?d,-nl.) The Legislative A nbit, which whs Oj**n<d < u January 22 in v rtue < f the new Ori.Rt.ic Law of ju'y 2*, 1913, ha* been prorogued until November 1 next. The Session recently912 words
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Article1146 1914-08-12 3 Asklit Dukes - Satire—A Lost Art <Bt Asklit Dukes) Tlin word s.»‘ir<; h r r j w u «*< 1? out-at-r il i t r '.'i u!*; and »ow belougs to Hi-» <* der ot decsyid 1 Co’k am' ng word forced to eko !out a livii g at aa unfamiliar trade. 11,146 words
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Advertisement72 1914-08-12 3 Tuthibft Chi'dren. Teething children Lave more or less dia?rhoM, which can l** oontrolled hr civire Chamberlain’» Colic, Cholera and I)iarrlu>ea Remedy. AH that is u«ce<«srv rto gnr** the prescribed doa* Jt«»r each operation of the bowel» mure than natural ard tb*n castor oil to cleanse the »y>t. m. It is72 words
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Advertisement328 1914-08-12 3 0 li '3 n *5 4-A 1 H 9 PENANG. SINGAPORE. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR sfPsi 7T>rrM 1 t, >*o sfed k\«/< 3&JI gjgf '..1 F^rrri m F* §9 N* *S@§ bj MPTy 25st EgSES; -J r-J-S, 1 P#rl:.' t < m gs i WC: ,5 ?V. V” vi N1 &B328 words
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Advertisement10 1914-08-12 3 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is 6110 words
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Article35 1914-08-12 4 August 12. runjdh, for Batu Bahra. Uo'i Canton, for Bagm Dxtoh and Teluk Anson. Alma. for Deli. T'infa, f»r Singapore, China and Jipan. Hying Dragon, for Port Weld and Taiping. Catherine Apcar, for Singapste35 words
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Article201 1914-08-12 4 For Midras taking Mails for Europe etc., Tia Bombay—Per Taroba, 15th instant, 10-30 a.m, Bt Train. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johcre, Singapore and Hongkong, 7-15 a.m. daily al«o at 5-30 p.m., on Saturdays, except Bunday. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai and Taiping. 9-15 a.m. and 1 p.m., except Sunday.201 words
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Article120 1914-08-12 4 Penang, August 12. (By xmrtety of the Chartered Bank.) Lor don, Demand Bank 2/3|} 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4,*, 3 Credit 2/4*l 3 Documentary 2/44* Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174| 3 days’sight Private 175£ Bombay, Demand Bank 1741 Moulmein, Demand Lank 173 J 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras120 words
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Article200 1914-08-12 4 Gold Leaf ...$64.40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyer* White Pepper 26 30 buyer Trang Pepper 19 no etoch Cloves 50 nom Mace 110 nominal Mace Pickings 85. —tellers Nutmegs 110 23 —nominal No. 1 6.10 sales Sugar 2 5.50 tales Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 9.65 buyers fTahbuu... 190. —tellers200 words
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Article197 1914-08-12 4 Pknako, August 12 Beef- cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast 85 Steaks 35 Slew or Currv Meat 22 Rump Steak 35 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 50 Liver per catty 4 Pork Pork per catty 38 Pig’s Head... 22 Feet 28 Tongue 36 Mutton197 words
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Advertisement455 1914-08-12 4 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’» Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy because it relieves cramps in the stomach and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they can compound. It can be bought from any chemist. A bottle will keep for years, and no home j» complete without it. For455 words
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Advertisement735 1914-08-12 4 As&ti 9 Ya e I't'tsJS >■ h! ita EX?f« Pc £&s y&mm w ASAHI BEEB. THE RECOGNISED STANDARD IN THE EAST Awarded Highest Prize AT THE Japan-British Exhibition. May be obtained from MESSRS. PRITCHARD A CO.. PENANG. MESSRS. TONG JOO A CO.. PENANG. CHOP HIANG CHUAN. PENANG A P.W. CHOP735 words
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Article783 1914-08-12 5 One of the symptoms of war fever is a shriek for what paop'e are apt to call facts They stroi g r y object to any discussion cn what is going on in a campaign, and think any attempt at exp'atnuig the miTemeut9 ot contending armies, as they are783 words
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Article239 1914-08-12 5 A Disappointing Result. Tbo P-ussian Ministry of Finance an- j n uoces thit tin yitld in Prussia cf the extraordinary war levy upm property is; likely to be £30.150, CO. It was estimated that tin y.eld iu Prussia would be about i thre‘-fifths of the yield throughout239 words
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Article491 1914-08-12 5 Rotal Natal Aik Service. The importance attached to the Rcyal Naval Air Service, which, under the new organiz ition promu'gated on June 23rd, has become a distinct branch of the Royal Navy, analogous, iu seme respects, to the Royal Mariues, will be strikingly illustrated not odIv at the491 words
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Article340 1914-08-12 5 Foreign Agents’ Activity I I j Truth of Ju y 15th had the fallowing:— Unusual activity is boiug manifested just now by the secret service agents of foreign Governments. Apparently junior naval j officers who are known, or supposed, to he j in financial difficulties are specially340 words
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Article68 1914-08-12 5 To-da t. 21th Day of 6th Moon Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street Btraits Cinematograph. Penang Ro-wl George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road To-worrov. 22nd Day of 6th Moon. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street, i Straits Cinematograph. R»v^l George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road j “T*68 words
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Advertisement362 1914-08-12 5 MOTOR TYRES. '1 The Stelistic, —A British made tyre of Immeasurable? Superiority. The Fabricate, —A Belgian made low priced tyre, much the best of all the cheap tyre?. The Prcwodnik, —A Russian (Riga) made higher priced tyre, second only to Stelistics. 1 mr in i—i <Mnn u i xszmew Sites362 words
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Advertisement11 1914-08-12 5 For Cnildren’« Hacking Cough at Wood»' O-oat Peppermint Care 1«. 6d11 words
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Advertisement287 1914-08-12 5 ESP 9 t» <C C *r o C egvpi^ -77 v Tv\ I V- v.2 V < s3SSHSjSB vflrrz ,>< Grot -Sil-tSSfeAL3|EJ2#£|S t—? Fabrique de CIGA^ZTTESEGYPTIENNES FELUCCA FRERES ;.J -:irK /7, .,'i Rouge X ■#gk asperO FBfeREs nvA -r- r of v i Av-vA vs* > AV M ASPERO F»ER£S287 words
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Article, Illustration98 1914-08-12 6 f üblishod daily (except Sundays and pnbiic holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Ontstatien... Postage Extra. Ua 1 Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printin* Department 343 N B. —All business98 words
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Article515 1914-08-12 6 The first and second Japanese squadrons have put to sea. What their objective may be we know not but it is certain that the German squadron, which is said to be menacing British shipping in the East, will now find it safer to be within easy reach515 words
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Article695 1914-08-12 6 By a singular perversity, in transcribing the telegram from our Singapore correspondent yesterday relative to the landing of British troops on the Continent, the name Namur conjured up no visions of blood and slaughter, as it doubtless should have done, but it recalled insteid those delightful scenes in Triitram695 words
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Article58 1914-08-12 6 In order to guard against shortage of supply of our newspaper from Home, owing to the state of affairs caused by the war, we are compelled from next week to print 8 pages of our paper on 4 days a week. On Mondays and Thursdays* the58 words
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Article34 1914-08-12 6 lbs. Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd 22,876 Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd.... 28,868 Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd.... 36,601 Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations, Ltd 6,639 Sungei Reyla (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd 6,13534 words
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Article549 1914-08-12 6 The Bishop of Singapore has postponed his projected visit to Provinoe Wellesley, Penang and Sumatra. On July 30, at St. Thomas’ Church, Kuching, the Rev. C. J. Collis was married to Miss Beryl Florence Martin. Detective Inspector G. A. McAfee is acting in the position of Chief Detective Inspector,549 words
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Article243 1914-08-12 6 Special Meetiag. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 12. The Hon. Mr. C. W. Darbiahire presided at a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce jesterdaj. The position of trade was discussed and the Chairman said that it was gratifying to know of the Home Government’s243 words
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Article922 1914-08-12 6 The Captain of the Betitang, whisk arrived in port yesterday, states that he had an uneventful voyage from Balik Papas e It is rumoured that a B. I. vessel with a powerful wireless installation will reaeia in harbour limits during the present crisis in order to maintain wireless922 words
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Advertisement277 1914-08-12 6 ♦c wmJ S V. —■J W DCCD °CD©C z me Wolff F. au de Cologne Ece Water D* n w 0 A IS O V//S7 77/B THING rf*>. fH gey, <*-*<47-iF*? nrerv^i'-r^! Ilit C.OLCGNE t; Mf r.* so^ E* SK vJ o for that -> racking Headache in you. Most277 words
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Article760 1914-08-12 7 THE POSITION AT LIEGE. P I GERMANS IN LUXEMBURG. (Rmutmr.) London, August 11. Admiral Sir G. Callaghan haa been appointed principal naval aide-de-camp and it on the Special Serviee War Btaff of the Admiraltj. Wk»'s Who aaja:— Callaghan. Vice Admiral Sir George Aatley K.C.B. er. 1910 O.C.V O.760 words
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226 1914-08-12 7 Allahabad, July 25. According a Pioneer London cable the Daily Chronicle states that Sir Arthur Nicolson will succeed Sir Francis Bertie at the Embassy at Paris when the latter retires shortly on pension. It is believed that Sir A. Nicolson’s appointment will be succeeded226 words
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Article719 1914-08-12 7 ITS STRATEGICAL SITUATION. A writor in the Timet of Malaya, quoting an article contributed by Mr. Hilaire Belloc to one of the London magazines in 1912 says that that writer prophesied that if there were a war in which France and Germany were engaged, there would be a great719 words
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Article215 1914-08-12 7 The success of the Belgian cavalry ou the Meuse, where they are said have practically destroyed a German cavalry division, is interesting. One has heard fairly often that the days of cavalry combats were over and that the use of the mounted arm would be confined principally to215 words
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Article215 1914-08-12 7 To the Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, The Resident Councillor's declaration that The Public is informed that German traders may transact business as usual in Penang has caused no small amount of discussion in certain quarters British policy has never been vindictive and has215 words
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Article222 1914-08-12 7 To thk Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, I read with some astonishment in your last night’s issue that the authorities are about to make Surprise Military Alarms for practice purposes from time to time and that on bearing an alarm all non-com-batants are advised to remain quietly222 words
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Article501 1914-08-12 7 That courage is sometimes a matter of mood and of the moment is suggested by the famous phrase of the Iron Duke’s, Three o’clock in the morning courage.” Courage in that craven hour—- When the light is low. When the blood creeps and the nerves prick And501 words
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Article355 1914-08-12 7 Back came the cruiser with news that Blacksod Bar was empty. Meantime three other boats had been sent off to reinforce the racing cruiser whose constant business it was to keep touch with the enemy. That monster did most of our high-speed scouting, and several times at least355 words
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Article187 1914-08-12 7 Ladies’ Links. The Hon. Mr. A T. Bryant has kindly presented a First aud Second prize for a ladies’ competition to be held over the Ladies’ Links botween Thursday, the 13th of August, and Wednesday, the 9th of September, both days inclusive. Conditions. Post Entries, 72 holes187 words
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Article200 1914-08-12 7 The following appeared in The World of July 14:—The Colonial Office is apparently considering the erection of a suitable memorial to >ir Stamford Riffles, the founder of Singapore, for Mr. Harcourt is inviting the Governor of the Colony to consider the question of providing funds whether by200 words
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Article70 1914-08-12 7 The following articles will bo found on our outside pages Page 3—l ho New Egyptian Parliament: Successful Opening Sessiou. Satire— A Lost Art 5 Facts.’* Gorman War Lew A Disappointing Result. The S**cret Service. British Aircraft. B—Malacca and the War. Anticipated Developments. Death of L»dy Hardinge. 10— What One70 words
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Advertisement201 1914-08-12 7 HORSE FOOD The best horses must have the best food. Don't insult and injure them by giving inferior substitutes. This food is good value for yo.ur money. Penang Cycle Emporium, 12. KINC STREET. THE <l'} EAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. i i kal> Office: SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment201 words
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Article937 1914-08-12 8 Chinese Efforts to Avert Labour Trouble. Bays the Straits Times A public meeting, called by Messrs. Tan Soo liock and T*u Soo Gbi. was held at the Malacca Chinese Club on Wedaetdiy last at 8-bO p m. The following minutes have been forwarded tj us: There937 words
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Article1114 1914-08-12 8 The positi >n in Europe will gradually disclose itself during the next few days. At present we are more or less in the dark About many -for instance the attitude tak-n up by I nly which is one of the most important features ia the situation. As ioigas1,114 words
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Article214 1914-08-12 8 Tte sudden death of Lady Hardinge of j i'enshurst must evoke something mote than the ratural grief of a circle of friends,” siv* the Timei. Not only here, but turou bout the length aud breadth of India, and in those foreign countries where he has s214 words
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Advertisement566 1914-08-12 8 Don’t borrow Nelson’s Signal or wear tight jackets! Or else you w ill split your sides when you go tu THE STRAITS CINEMA PENANG ROAD The Premier Show in Penang. To night To-night ENUKE CHIME CF PROGRAMME. A Husband Cutwittnd Depicting how a fi••hie husband wi h peculiar idea- of566 words
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Advertisement30 1914-08-12 8 r POSITION UNRIVALLED I IN LONDON, ENGLAND. THE LANGHAM HOTEL, Portland Place and Regent St., Lcndon V, F \MILY HOTEL. OF THE HIGHEST O*>EK, |i Ir. Fashionable aad HrOtfkv L»caU*v.30 words
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Advertisement381 1914-08-12 8 I’m just a swaddie with one stripe, Promotion seems to lag I ought to be a sergeaut-mag», Tho’ I’m not one to brag—“ Eyes right!" We’re not. oa active service now, But I'll get VC. sure. For l’v.j just sav a d the colonel’s life, With Wo >ds’ Peppermint Cure.—Attentioi!381 words
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Advertisement1171 1914-08-12 8 IN THE MATTER OP THE COMPANIES' ORDINANCE 1889 and IN THE MATTER OF THE UNGKAWI AND KUALA PANDAN ROBBER ESTATES. LIMITED. (IN LIQUIDATION) The creditors of the above-namM Company are required on or before tue 15:h dav of August, j 9 to pen 1 th’ir mines and aldresses and the1,171 words
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Advertisement2129 1914-08-12 9 SHIPPING.) P.&O. vV Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Servico Outward. Due Penang Aug. Sept. 20 8 17 Steamer. Arcadia Aniaje Devanha Mpotewr.re Connecting with 8.8. Malnja Mooltan Macedonia a-* BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fok IWTBNDBD TO Si IL. Stzamsk. Singapore (Three times weeir). Pert Swettenhnm »nd Singapore. (Twice2,129 words
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Article973 1914-08-12 10 [A Remarkable Woman’s Parliament. Five tliou-rtiui women, representing one million members and 430 women’s clubs in the United States, have just hsd some extraordinary i-eshi us of their Federation in the gr**«t Cliiaeo Auditorium Theatre. ‘•On ihe mam floor evrry seat was filled in the973 words
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Article685 1914-08-12 10 MEDICAL STUDENTS’ EXPERIENCE The Effects of Hasheesh. Cuiious illusions of lime and dbtanea aid queer liisturluncea in the mechanism cf coMciousuess me bring hv certain f-tud. uts at Hannemanu tiedicd College, kuowu as the -cannabis Ki Ua( i •> who are ruakiug experiments with hasbeesh the dug kuowu685 words
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Advertisement69 1914-08-12 10 Are You G;ia* cn a Jjuroey? Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Demedy Khould be packed in your lnud luggage when going on a journey t h»nge of water, diet, and temperature all tend to produce bowel trouble, and this m di'iue cannot l>e secured on board the tan or steamship.69 words
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Advertisement356 1914-08-12 10 PENANG CONFECTIONERY 18, LEITH STREET. THE THEATRE GOERS’ RENDEZVOUS. When Appetite Flags Try a Change cf Diet Under the Palms. Chaps, Steaks, Cutlets, Rolls, Puffs, Tea, Coffee, Cocoa, etc. at MODERATE CHARGES ARE SERVED NIGHTLY. TAIPING MEDICAL HALL, 73. 75 77. KOTA ROAD. (ESTABLISHED IDOO Extension of Premises and addition356 words
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Advertisement297 1914-08-12 10 BUI .r You wiH find Sanatogen splendid for your Health in the Rainy Season. There is no time of the year when ycu so urgently need a tonic as in this unhealthy season, when your vital powers are low and you are most liable to suffer from Malaria, Dysentery, Stomach297 words
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Advertisement165 1914-08-12 10 Sick To-day, Well To-morrow. If you feel dull and stupid, are bilious and constipated, take a dose of Chamber. lain’s Tablets before going to l>ed. The? are just what you need, and you will be all right to-morrow. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. BAXTER g REST H4VY CANVAS.165 words
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Article396 1914-08-12 11 JTEW COASTAL TOWEH3 TO FIGHT WARPLANES. DbFBKOSS OB POBTfMOUTH. [A eariee of towere, each armed with two fu*ck-/hrim§ gun», far defence againet air•raft, are U he provide i areund I'oriemouth Harbour and eUewh*re on the court The fired eenee are already up. —Exchange Telegraph Co Oast defence problems396 words
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Article551 1914-08-12 11 An instructive article dealing with stratagem in war, wntcen by F>eet Surgeon Marsh B a Inell, appears iu the Journal of he Royal United Service Institution (May), Subtlety in War.” Fleet-Surgeon recounts instances occurring in war which fell under his own observation. They nearly -all concern land551 words
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Advertisement212 1914-08-12 11 Kee» It Uaidy. Immediate relief is necessary m attacks of Aiarrhoea. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should always be on hand. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. SPECIAL NOTICE u Y THE MILKMAID MIL COMPANY BEG TO GIVE NOTICE TO EUROPEANS IN ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY that212 words
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Advertisement179 1914-08-12 11 I 4 j l THIS S i* It THIS IS XT? WATERBURY S METABOLIZED j Cod Liyer Oil Compound j rTJSfI TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre paration of COD LIVER OIL Docs all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset ibe stomach. Highly179 words
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Advertisement116 1914-08-12 11 i®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®.®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® TO CONNOISSEURS I FOUR FACTS CONCERNING i f f e? <8 s>®®®®®®®®® M A R T E L L’ S B R A N D Y In England more Martell’s Brandy is sold than any other brand. Martell’s Three Star Brandy is the brandy supplied in the House of116 words
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Advertisement1484 1914-08-12 12 Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY 8 Co., AGENTS FOE PENANG F. M. G. DAVID CORSAR 8 SON’S Well-Known Extra Navy Canvas, No. 0. SAFDILAKDS, BUTTERY .8 Co. BURRELL Co.’« BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, SNOW WHITE ZINC, PAINTS TURPENTINE. TO It HA» OK [All. non All1,484 words
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