Straits Echo, 13 August 1914
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Straits Echo
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Title Section37 1914-08-13 1 Straits Echo i.fLV UHiCMCLfe W t iHTb. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT TH2 STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AW) THE FAR EAST IJE.TE».. .1 VOL. 12. $24 Per Acinim PENANG, THURSDAY, 13th AUGUST, 1914. Single Copy, 10 cats No. 18637 words
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Advertisement1308 1914-08-13 1 1 CEMENT! CEMENT!! "TIGER" BRAND. Best and Cheapest on the Market Highly recommended and used by the leading engineers, contractors and builders. Liru Stocki H.ld By E TIANG LEE G* CO., I’caang 6’ Kuala Lumpur. ■CIBKSaK H Now On Show. Lagonda Cars 11 H.P. 4 cylinder water cooled engine of1,308 words
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Advertisement44 1914-08-13 1 Mwavlftg;' Drmk Dog’s Head Guinness Stout. BV s *> i 1 I a v 34 K\2 U .a 3. 5 la i 1 &c 2 e :*si a o ■I -a i* h a s«»« A TIANG LEE 6’ Co.. P*nam <f* Kuala Lumpur. laiiiiaDcnacaaDaacni44 words
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Advertisement120 1914-08-13 2 Tgr pr*e Fr, >v/ k V’ |j r L r LION BRAND.! (STERILIZED) > jX^ is ti. w vwta-4f// AA Grpnd A V fc nAA V s ”t-M p *f*s i9oo St. Louis 1904 ’°4 "Gillen n 1893. «893 < Brein« a -„j. w*»*L ***9-, fa 14 ,S< >3 lĕ«Q120 words
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Article3470 1914-08-13 3 A < OMPARISON. (In.mANf's DkKKRCES G-arniany h.»-i a total fr n'ler length cf 4,570 miles On the north it i* bounded bv the North Sea (293 miles), Denmark (47 niilee), nud the Baltic (927); on th* south well-dr fined mountain ranges and th» Dike of Constance3,470 words
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Advertisement70 1914-08-13 3 Arc You C)i&2 cn a Jivirney? Cb tmberla-n’s C’lie, Choler.t and I)i>rrboea Remedy bhould be packed in _vour hand luugage when going on a journey Cbauge of water, diet, and tempt rature all t«nd to produce b wel trouble, and this medicine cannot be a-cured on board tbe tia'n or70 words
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Advertisement32 1914-08-13 3 K'.-p It Hi ij. Immediate relief is nec star? in attacks cf dia r rboei Obamberlaij’a Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy always be rn hand. For sale by aU Dupensaires and Dealers.32 words
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Advertisement101 1914-08-13 3 c,ti>3j :sujrjsapx '£?r£ *°M 3«°M da l a X if A<J3NOIXVXS MI DMIHXAMV a*y m "°0 8 *****1» j»jjS tpeag i 5 caanannnanaDonnnDcncDccnnnannccnnuaooannnccnnDnDDnnnnnrof^ ‘O.VVNHd ‘X33HXS H3V3B ‘6S ‘aa.nwlm ‘ssattd tfoitmitio 3RI t OX OD SWltt&r r 'W 'l5l Ct?” a x 0 X 0 m a rrsxjrOToc=" oq ÜBO ©«212101 words
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Article97 1914-08-13 4 ravf,lo\ P.r. »>., 91, Cswdl. Au". 13, imi »1h»„b, Aug- 12, Gen. E. S Co., I.td. Jin Ho, Br. s.s 93, Ti jlnr, Aug. Amjliuu, Aug. J 2 Gen.—E. 8. Co., Ltd Ferok, Br. 2- 8, PyaM n A'g. 13 Malacca, Aug. 10, G'-n. E. S. Co Ltd. Trang,97 words
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Article23 1914-08-13 4 Auoubt 13. Perak, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickson and Malacca. Avagye*, for Dingings, Sitiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. Brandan, for Deli.23 words
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Article228 1914-08-13 4 For Singapore— Per Catherine Apcar, to morrow, 9 a in. Teluk Alsou— Per Hebe, to-morrow, 4 p m. M'd ns taking Mails for Europe etc,, via Bombay—Per Taroba, loth instant, 10-30 B.»D. Calcutta—Ter lovct. 15th instant, 3 pm. By Tbain. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore, Singafxjre and Hongkong,228 words
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Article118 1914-08-13 4 Penano, August 13 (By X)ur*csy of the Chartered Rank.) Loudon, Demand Bank 2/3 4 mouths’ sight Bank 2/4 3 Credit 2/4** 3 Documentary 2/4^* Calcutta, Demand Bauk Ki 174£ Z days’ tight Privat* I«s| Bombay, Demand Bank 174 j Moulmein, Demand Hank 173} 3 days’ wight Private 176 Madras118 words
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Article197 1914-08-13 4 Gold Leaf J 64.40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyers White Pepper 26 30 buyers Trang Pepper 19 wo stock Cloves 50. noth Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 85. —sellers Nutmegs 110 23 —nominal No, 1 6.10 sales Sugar 2 5,50 sales (Basket 5.15 buyers Copra (mixed) 9.65 buyers f Tahbun...197 words
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Article208 1914-08-13 4 Penang, August 13. Bee*— cts. Soup per catty 201 Roast 35 Steaks 351 Stew or Curry Meat 22 Rump Steak 35 1 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 60 j Feet 15 j Heart 50 j Liver per catty 4) j Pork— Pork per catty 38 j Pig’s Head...208 words
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Advertisement461 1914-08-13 4 Teething Chi drea. Teething children have more or less diarrhoea, which can he controlled by giving Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. All that is necessary sto give the ptescribed dose alter each operation of the bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system. It is461 words
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Advertisement697 1914-08-13 4 r t /r m Vi I .'V. i 1 38 s:' m Fon Derm .w 'V -J-- r s ?*:-ax. i hULUzS* cz OC jv t asahi beer. THE PECOCNISED STANDARD IN THE EAST. Awarded Highest Prize AT TIIE y Japan-British Exhibition. Mxv be obtained from MESSRS- PRITCHARD A CO.,697 words
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Article728 1914-08-13 5 POSITION IN KUALA LUMPURThe Traders’ Attitude. Tbo Chairman of the Selangor Chamber of Commerce has pent the Malay Mail the following correspondence for publication Kuala Lumpur, August 9th. Dear Zich&rias, May I venture to ask you as the Chairman of the Local Chamber of Commerce to ask728 words
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Article69 1914-08-13 5 Ladies’ Prisorave Sfooh tor August. Result: Miss Barnett 3 up Miss Warham 2 Mrs Ebden 1 Mrs Kirk 1 down Mrs Park 4 Mrs Hoefeld 7 Miss Sellers, Mrs Edwards, Mrs Rose, Mrs Macintyre, Miss Mahler, Mrs Armstrong, Mrs Liston. Mrs Crichton, Miss Brown, Mrs C D69 words
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Article32 1914-08-13 5 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow: Ladies' Doubles. Mrs Sells A Mrs Crichton vs. Mrs Goodrich and Miss Warham. Ladies Singles. Mrs W, Motion vs. Mrs Adamson.32 words
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Article512 1914-08-13 5 The First and Second Battle Squadrons of Japan comprises the heaviest ships East of Suez and the two most powerfully armed ships v float in the world. They are the Battle cruisers Hiyei and Kongo, both just completed, of 27,500 tons displacement and steaming 28 knots. They512 words
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Article266 1914-08-13 5 Cruiser Fox to be Replaced bt Larger Ship. At last the light cruiser Fox is to be relieved on the East Indies Station, and her place taken by one of the up-to-date twin cruisers, the Falmouth. The Fox has been on the East Indies Station almost266 words
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Article48 1914-08-13 5 To-dat. 22>*d Day of 6th Moon. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road. George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road. To-moriow. 23rd Day of 6th Moon. Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p m. Crown Cinema, Chulia Street. Straits Cinematograph, Penang Road George Town Cinematograph, Kuala Kangsar Road.48 words
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Article38 1914-08-13 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outward. Homeward Arcadia 20 Aug. I Delia 22 Aug. Assaye 3 Sept Himalaya 5 Sept. Extra Service. Outward. Homiwaks. Namur 25 Aug. I Nagoya 31 July. Candia 8 Sept. Syria 14 A mg.38 words
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Advertisement257 1914-08-13 5 < Id Vi a Id O' -I < u Id Q_ Vi m z < z < z u m o in -I < Buchanans u SCOTCH d>* W.HI SKvY SOMETHING TO ABOUT" dr WHITE black x ir'SCOTCH^ I3^- t§J OtASOO^ ALWAYSJTHeTh IG H EST QUALITY so to > r257 words
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Advertisement12 1914-08-13 5 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cere Is. 6d12 words
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Advertisement378 1914-08-13 5 c Hi o ECO c US EGNP FELUCCA m on ?r*. ,i< it-n-n-n FREREs m 2 F*B«iQUt r* o Maspero FreresL»d 5 IfU* au E' m Mi F 'Si; ill 'M Bouton OBTAINABLE AT Messrs. Pritchard 8 Co.. Penang. Messrs. Kong Fook Cheong 8 Co., Pcmog Whiteaway, Laidlaw 8 Co.,378 words
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Article, Illustration92 1914-08-13 6 fuh.uhed daily (except Sundays and public holiday*) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang;, raice. Daily Local 124 per annum. Outstation... Poetage Extra, lfaii Edition (Poet Free) 917.50 cmi ADDinee: ECHO —PENANG.** Telephone Noe. (Echo, 911 Printing Department 343 N.B.— AD kuaiMM »ko»M W92 words
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Article513 1914-08-13 6 Sketchy and sketchier become the war telegrams. The Censor dips nl prunes, amends, alters and curtails and we get only the bald fact, two days old generally, and hare to be content with that. War against Germany was declared on the 4th inst., we were notified of it513 words
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Article384 1914-08-13 6 What is a British Ship F That is a question of great importance just now. The law as it stands to-day may be best stated by a citation from the Merchant Shipping Act as consolidated in 1894. “Part 1. (1) A ship shall not be384 words
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Article319 1914-08-13 6 The German warships Goeben and Breslau would seem to be the Naval free lances of the war. First they are rumoured to be captured by the French fleet; next we hear that they had taken shelter behind the neutrality of Italy at the Sicilian port of319 words
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Article835 1914-08-13 6 His Exoellency the High Commissioner arrived in Eunla Lumpur by the mail train on Tuesday morniDg. The Hon Mr. Justice A. Earnsbaw, M A., who has been appointed a judg-) in this Colony, is a Fellow of the Royal Colonial Institute of which there are 52 in835 words
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Article322 1914-08-13 6 To th> Editor of th* Straits Echo. Sift, Your readers may have seen it announced that following the precedents of other times of war, I have requested that Friday next, August 1L should be obseived throughout this Diocese as a special day of Fastiug and Piayer. that322 words
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Article186 1914-08-13 6 The importance of yesterday’s telegrass, “Russian troops are now moving from Rovno on Lemberg,” may not generally have been appreciated in its full significance. Lemberg is the Capital of the C'ownlaud of Galioia and has extensive trade with Russia and Turkey. It also controls the means of186 words
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Article290 1914-08-13 6 Erratic Bid4ia|. (From Our Own Oorre»pindent). Singapore, August 13. At yesterday’s auction sale 102,907 lb. of rubber were offered for sale and 18,964 lb. were bought. Messrs. Guthrie Co. report that several lots catalogued for sale were withdraws. Most of the larger lots offered were qaickly bought290 words
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Advertisement97 1914-08-13 6 6, BEACH STREET, PENANG. Telegrams: Siemens, Pewrj Tclcpl.on* Hi 47f. A REVOLUTION IN LIGHTING COST REDUCED BY HALF! WOT Drawn Wire HALF-WATT LAMPS STRENGTH DURABILIT MINIMUM CURRENT CONSUMPTION. CAN BE OBTAINED IN FOLLOWING SIZES. Siemens Brothers Dynamo Works, Ltd. Etai Office:- Ca*ton House. Westminster, London. SuppliM Dept ĕ Store»:- Upper97 words
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Article911 1914-08-13 7 BELGIAN CAMPAIGN POSITION of RIVAL FORCES. THE “GOEBEN" AND “BRESLAU” (Reuter.) LIEGE. CVEKY FOBT INTACT. Pari*, August 12. A French official despatch emphasises the fact that every fort along the whole line of fortifications from Lis&e to Belfort is intact. Only small groups of Germans entered the town911 words
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Article244 1914-08-13 7 The postponed Municipal meeting was held yesterday afternoon at 3 80 p.m. There were present: Dr Park (Deputy President), Mr. P. T Allen, Mr. John Mi’cbell, Mr. Lim Eow Hong and Mr. Quab B ng Kee, with Mr. W. 8. Dunn (Muuicip&l Engineer) and Mr. It. A. C.244 words
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Article367 1914-08-13 7 Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Second Court thU morning Pte. S. G. Flinders, of “A Company, was charged with the theft of *6 at the Penang Chib, A Company Headquarters, yesterday. The accused claimed trial and Court Inspector Nicol conducts 1 the prosecution. Provost367 words
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Article160 1914-08-13 7 To thi Editor of thb Strait t Echo. Sir, It is a wholesome sign to see that our English traders are getting over their slight war panic, and that those who temporarily raised their prices without due refletitibu on the power of Brita n to keep open160 words
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Article84 1914-08-13 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3—French and German Forces: A Comparison. s—Credit or Cash Position in Kuala Lumpur Pernng Golf Club. The Fast In'i**« gqu idron. P. O. C Tennis Tounjament. Admiral Pewa’s Squadron. B—F M S Government Gazette Public Emergency Enactment. 10—84 words
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Article212 1914-08-13 7 DETAILS OF THE SCHEME. The following circular ha* been issued by the Federal Government detailing the arrangement* for loans to planter* during tbe present crisis. 1. To meet the present financial ensi* loans may be issued to planters on tbe security either of produce or of land-title.212 words
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Article238 1914-08-13 7 Ccaanicatica to Mia ken of Ik# S trails Bar. i To ins Editor or the Straitt Timet Sih, —As the following letter, though addressed to me, is intended for all the members of the Straits Bar, I shall thank you to give publicity to it.—Yours, etc.,238 words
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Article213 1914-08-13 7 Perhaps tbe most important function of our modern military system is its capability to fill up the gaps caused in the ranks as a campaign progresses- An Aruiy in the field suffers from a constant wastage due to disease, to casualties in action, Ac and this must213 words
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Article236 1914-08-13 7 1 From the SF.P. we take the following. Germany is at war with Russia, France, Belgium and Britain and with Servia Russia is at war with Austrii and Germany (though the former does not appear to have been notified)-. Austria is at war with Russia and236 words
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Advertisement612 1914-08-13 7 NOTICE HORSE FOOD 1 The best horses must have the 3 best food. Don't insult and injure them by giving inferior i substitutes. Th s food is good value for your money. Penang Cycle Emporium, 12. KINC STREET. THE GREAT EAS’ i :*•> LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. flavi* Ovnca:—BTNOA Life612 words
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Article3452 1914-08-13 8 Fublic Emergency Enactment. i An F.M.S. Government Gazett* Kxtraord>nary publishes the following Enactment,: i p.ißsed at a meeting of the Federal Council j, held on the 11th August 1914, for general information FEDERATED MALAY STATES. Enactment No. I of 1914 An Enactment to rest iu the High3,452 words
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Advertisement469 1914-08-13 8 The Latest News of the War. WAR! WAR! WAR!!! A Big Crowd Stormed George Town Kinema Theatre or Saturday Night aud Captured all the Seats. 1 Now G T.K. appeal to tho public aud expects every roan, woman aud child to patroniso the SHOW TO-NIGHT The following will be screened469 words
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Advertisement46 1914-08-13 8 The harp that once thro’ Tara’s halls, The soul of music shed, Made music which seemed sweet enough, To listeners long since dead. But we love gayer lyrics now, Sad strains we can’t endure; Each harping cough we slay right off With Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.46 words
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Advertisement337 1914-08-13 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Groat Poppormint Caro, Is. 6J fSk SSSti I to THIS IS IT! Waterbary’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELES3 ODORLESS The latest scientific pre paration of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which upset the337 words
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Advertisement357 1914-08-13 8 KTOTICE npHE PUBLIC is informed that Germ-, JL Traders may transact business usual in Penang. 31 RESIDENT» COUNCILLOR. Pon.vng, 11th August, 1914. NOTICE. Orders are now being booked for p ar Rubber Seeds from sixteen years old tree with a guarantee of 75% germination Price 51.50 per It 00 packed357 words
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Advertisement2209 1914-08-13 9 (SHI P PI NG.) T i tJC 9 P.&0. BRITISH U4DIA 5TEASS NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Expected Arrivals and Departures Fc-w IXTNNT.'BD TO S*IL. STSAilSE, Mail Corvjcs Outward. Singapore (Three time*» a k-**•<). Due Penang Steamer. Concerting with 8.8. Fort Aug. 20 8ept. 3 17 Arcadia Assaye Devanba Malnja Mooltan Macedonia2,209 words
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Article244 1914-08-13 10 Mental work calls an unusual supply of blood to the brain the process of digestion calls the blood to the stomach. Brain work immediately after a hearty meal often causes indigestion because the brain has first call on a supply of blood that should be helping244 words
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Article84 1914-08-13 10 The true philosophy of life and after life i 3 that all creation is *-ul j et to the law of rhythm, action and reaction, flux and rtfl ix Even Ixiouis and slumps are not peculiar to the Stock Exchange The mere fact th*t you use84 words
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Advertisement438 1914-08-13 10 METHYLATED SPIRITS (Quality Guarantee:) Wholesale and Retail. Price per tin of 4 gallons or 22 cents per quart bottle. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAH KEE EE CO., 55, China Street, P'natg t* Absolutely free from any injurious Drugs! Most Refreshing Exquisitely Aromatic!! Absolutely Pure!!! Wonderfully Effective SPECIAL MERIT OF JINTAN As a438 words
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Advertisement56 1914-08-13 10 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’* Colic, Cholera a-d Iharrboea Kemedy because it relieves cramps in the stomach aud intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they can compound. It cm be bought from any chemist. A bottle will keep for years, and no hnm* is complete without it. For56 words
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Advertisement317 1914-08-13 10 o 0 0 0 o o 0 (J U n r T m©CZD®CD«oo(=o#c=x^)o«C73*C_^C~-j The Bernese Alps Milk Co. I CONTRACTORS TO ThE 0 Admiralty India Office 0 FOR 19IU Be gui/*d by (bit and always ask for EBRAND AS!, SANKLANPS, BUTTERY S Co. aCID3CZD#CD©{SCD@GCD®CZD®CD® cdJ T :\k. a 0 0317 words
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Article202 1914-08-13 11 Hie b#st that the art of education mb do for happiness i* to remove the repressing influences cf moral and religious prohibition», and to substitute ideas and images of brightness, beauty, joy, and encouragement, which shall furnish nutriment aud stimulus to the natural powers cf happiness that are202 words
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211 1914-08-13 11 Tou know that in our work, if our tisk is easy an 1 simple aul one with which we are already very familiar, wo take no pains in the doing ot it; where**», if it is new aud offers peculiar aud iusisteut obsticles, w211 words
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Article172 1914-08-13 11 England does not want to part with her farmers and labourers on the land—these are the people we want. But the most successful w-ttler of ail has proved to U* the boy. Last year Victoria had ‘2,500 of thew*, aud there wm» applications for or172 words
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Article97 1914-08-13 11 My perfect husband, among a great many other qualifies, mu t love like a Frenchman, attend to business like an American, and dress like an Engli-bman, I have come hick from America with a grett admiration for the American man’s drv lion to busi ness. If oue97 words
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Article107 1914-08-13 11 It is a terrible thing to boast of one's stupidity, even in irony. It is a still more terrible thing to associate stupidi'v with honesty. Thera is a good deal to be slid in favour of honesty, but stupidity in the garb of honesty i 3107 words
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Article61 1914-08-13 11 Native talent must be encouraged and when it has been encouraged, it must be told exactly what it is worth by candid friends who a r e not afraid of getting themselves disliked. Wo shall improve by experience, even though experience be no more than the name61 words
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Advertisement243 1914-08-13 11 Sick To-day. Weil To-morrow. If you feel dull aud stupid, are bilious and constipated, take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets before k°' d K to l>ed. They are just what you need, and you will bo all right to-morrow. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. SPECIAL NOTIC ES A243 words
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Advertisement250 1914-08-13 11 ft I i > THIS IS it i ♦t I WATERBORT’S METABOLIZED Cod Liver Oil Compound X~T. rn smc _ii TASTELESS ODORLESS 1 +1 The latest scientific prs parationo* COP LIVER OIL Docs all that i-» claimed for it and supersedes the old fashioned emulsions which cpset ihe stomach. Highly250 words
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Advertisement1474 1914-08-13 12 Andrew Usher 8 Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE. C/ f.G, Whisky. NDS. '’HfTERY 8 Co.. AGENTS FOE PENANG f F. M. S. CAVl'J CCRSAH 6 SON'S Well-Known Extra Camas, No. 0. ETHANES, BUTTERY 8 Co. V BURRELL Co.’s BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS, SNOW WHITE ZINC, PAINTS TURPENTINE. TO ll HAD RETAIL FROM1,474 words
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