Straits Echo, 8 October 1914
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Title Section35 1914-10-08 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF fW-NTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, Bth OCTOBER, 1914. Single Copy, 10 cents No. 23335 words
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Advertisement1196 1914-10-08 1 CEMENT! CEMENT!! •■TIGER BRAND. Best and Cheapest on the Market Highly recommended and used by the leading engineers, contractors and builders. Large Stocks Held By TIANG LEE S’ CO., Penang tf Kuala Lumpur. Now On Show. Lagonda Cars 11 H.P. 4 cylinder water cooled engine of high efficiency. Body flush1,196 words
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Advertisement36 1914-10-08 1 Sol* Agents TIANG LEE S’ Co.. Penaiui Kuala Lumpur. nnannn■■■■■■■■ ss Ci (Ul f't :s> a CP o A A Th* Doctor advise* and reoommends. It is nourishing, invigorating and strangthening. Brisk Dot’s Hod faisseu Start.36 words
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Advertisement17 1914-10-08 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.17 words
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Article816 1914-10-08 3 A Belgian Correspondent. ] - [By A Belgian Correspondent.] A retirement on Antwerp has always been foreseen as an essential part of the defence of Barium- As early as 1859, as soon as the fortifications of Antwerp, erected in I860 by General Brialmont, approached completion, the principal port of the couutry816 words
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Article842 1914-10-08 3 OFFICERS OF SUNKEN VESBELS IN COLOMBO. Taking Charge of Local Price Skips. The Captains, officer* and engineers of the five vessels sunk by the Emden in the Bar of Bengal are at present in Colombo, having come over from Calcutta to take charge of three prize vessels842 words
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Advertisement158 1914-10-08 3 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there *re cases of diphtheria in the neighbourhood children that have colds should be kept at home and off158 words
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Advertisement594 1914-10-08 3 Hutteiibach Bros. COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: A. E. G electrical machinery. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work, Mining Plants and Private Lighting installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE SIBELIUS 1'ILSPIOIE 00., LID. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started594 words
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Advertisement43 1914-10-08 3 WARNING. All persons are cau'ioned against making unauthorised use of Router's Service of News, and any person or persons found infringing the Copyright Ordinance of the Straits Settlements will he strictly dealt with in accordance with the provisions of that Ordinance. REUTER, Penang43 words
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Advertisement1581 1914-10-08 4 BAi»m Guide to Penang, notice. LABOUR CODE, 1912*. F.M.S BT THK LATK E. F. Skcrtehiy, f.e. Price 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy/') BOLD AT STRAITS ECHO” OFFICE. Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911/ Employers of Indian labour ara hereby reminded that assessment returns for the'preceding quarter must be sent1,581 words
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Article1440 1914-10-08 5 SINGAPORE’S EFFORT LAUNCHED The Governor and Local Charities. A public meetiug in the Jubilee Memorial Hall on Monday evening formally inauguiated Singapore’s campaign on behalf of the Prince of Wales’ War Relief Fund. A scheme outlined by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, K c.m.0.)1,440 words
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Article418 1914-10-08 5 Countries of Europe Stained with Blood.” Rome, Sept. 4. Immediately after he was elected, Pope Benedict XV. said he could not imagine how his frail being would be capable of enduring the weight of the enormous responsibility thrown on his shoulders, especially at a moment when418 words
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100 1914-10-08 5 Publication of Japan Herald” Prohibited The Osaka Jiji has published a telegram from Tokvo which states that the Government considers the Japan Herald an organ liable to disturb the public peace. In consequence its publication v as prohibited on September 14. Count Okuma, the Premier and Minister for Home Affairs,100 words
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Advertisement433 1914-10-08 5 < 111 (/> a hi Q£ O Id Q. </) < z < X o PV S !<£ m m n m ci Ink h SCOTCH WHISKY n/L-* SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ ,»mes *****«*»,- gp iX VX m 90 m > r n ■0 70 n ■o > r CD433 words
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Advertisement196 1914-10-08 5 THREE CASTLE MAGNPMS. A large hand-made Virginian Cigarette. Tobacco and blending identically the same as the famous “Three Castles" Cigarettes. v Z i U tug uibf! '1 1 magnums. Three Castles' 'v|| Cigarettes, j j« t .s v P m LA r/TJ '!*> i- ft To&jeca co **o ro> FA196 words
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Article, Illustration95 1914-10-08 6 fubliihed daily (except Sundays and pvbiic holidays) AT TH* CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. raioF. Daily Local $24 per annum. OutBtation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLB ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All butineu communication» ihonld b*95 words
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Article442 1914-10-08 6 We are glad to learn from the Annual Address of H. E. the Governor that steps are being taken both in Penang and Singapore to educate men in traffic control under European Inspectors. We are not in a position to speak about Singapore but as regards Penang the442 words
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Article504 1914-10-08 6 We are sorry to hear that the Rev. F. W. Haines is confined to his bed owing to illness. We understand that three brothers of Inspector Lawrence, who are Territorials, have proceeded on active service. t Mr. Justice Ebdeu leaves for Malacca tomorrow for the Assizes there.504 words
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71 1914-10-08 6 Mr. W. J. Hodge, Hon. Treasurer, sends us the following further list of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang: Oct 6 By Balance ...$14,265.35 7 Native Staff, Eastern Extension Agency Telegraph Co., Ltd.... 47.00 Joseph Kennedy 25.00 Amount71 words
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Article59 1914-10-08 6 The Manager of the Chartered Bank advises us that the following amounts have been received by him for the credit of the Belgian Relief Fund opened by Mrs. John Mitchell: Oct. 7 By Balance $306 00 8 Dr. G. W. Park 50.00 R Rule 50 00 H.59 words
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Article111 1914-10-08 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 7. Judgment was given to-day in the Supreme Court in the case D. J. White vs. The Central Malaya Engineering Company, Ltd. The plaintiff claimed damages for wrongful dismissal. Sir T. de M. L. Braddell found for the plaintiff who111 words
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Article758 1914-10-08 6 (From Our Own Correspondent). K. Lumpur, October 6. Mr. A. F. Spooner, Senior Assistant of Damansara Estate and one of the most popular planters in the district between Klang and Kuala Lumpur, left Kuala Lumpur by train for Penang yesterday morning to meet his bride, Miss M.758 words
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Article169 1914-10-08 6 Government Notification. The following notification, which is being issued in the Government Gazette on instructions from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been transmitted to us for publication It is hereby notified by direction of the Secretary of State for the Colonies that all169 words
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Article151 1914-10-08 6 ACCUSED SENTENCED. Before Mr. G. A. Hall in the Diatr Court this morning the hearing Wa ded of the case in which G. D. McLean U charged with criminal breach of respect of $lOO and criminal misannrr.J 10 tion of $lOO and 1,200 guilders, the ty of151 words
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Article266 1914-10-08 6 Remarkable Court Story. Driven to desperation through inability to get employment, L. T. Rayan, an Englishspeaking Tamil, forged a cheque for $lBO in the name of Gordon. A remarkable stor? was told when he was charged with the offence before Mr. Justice Woodward at Ipoh Assizes yesterday,266 words
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Article230 1914-10-08 6 Says Truth of September 2 The Admiralty have, I understand, effectually quashed the intercepted wireless message news which was hawked about during the opening days of the war. There was a very strong suspicion that a certain big newspaper group possessed one or two receiving stations in230 words
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Article222 1914-10-08 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) J Singapore, October 8. Messrs Fraser <fc Co.’s report says The market is gradually settling down, more workable margins obtaining. There is no evidence of anxiety to sell. No large quantities of shares are available. Harmston’s Circus are here en passant. They have222 words
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Advertisement120 1914-10-08 6 PRITCHARD 8 Co. SOLE AGENTS FOR ROVER CYCLES. HEANLEY'S CLYGERINATED CALF LYMPH VACCINE. We have been appointed Wholesale and Retail Agents for the above for Penang and surrounding territories, and are in a position to supply any quantity at any time. The Lymph is kept under perfect conditions of storage120 words
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Article1808 1914-10-08 7 POSITION IN FRANCE. GERMAN CAVALRY NEAR LILLE. FIGHTIfIG IS SOUTH AFU CA. (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 7th of Octobeb at 3-55 p.m. EVENTS IN FRANCE. Paris Communiques. London, October 6. A Paris communique says: On our left wing aud front we are extending more and more. Very1,808 words
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Article27 1914-10-08 7 London, October 7. Applications for the fifteen millions six months’ Treasury Bills have totalled thirty and a half millions sterling at an average rate of 3}27 words
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Article209 1914-10-08 7 Much heartburning is being caused among many men, eligible and anxious to serve their country injthe fighting line, by the refusal of the War Office to accept any man who wears spectacles. Why should all this good material be regarded as useless In all other activities the209 words
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Article89 1914-10-08 7 The Sermon at St. George’s Church at evensong on Sunday next will be preached by the Rev. C. B. Wood, Assistant Chaplain at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, SingaporeThe usual Service of Intercession will be held at St. George’s Church on Friday at 6p m. The Rev. R. Richards,89 words
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Article898 1914-10-08 7 KIAOCHOW. CHINA S DIFFICULT POSITION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Peking, Sept. 18. As pointed out in my last letter, the German Legation is not satisfied with the reply of the Chinese Government concerning the definition of the war zone around Kiaoehow. The following is the gist of898 words
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Article218 1914-10-08 7 Paititulars of the Gormau men-of-wa r wh ch have made themselves notorious during the war read as follows The Goeben is a ship of the Dreadnought type and was built in 1901. Her displacement is 23,000 tons and her armour at the waterline 8 inches. She carries218 words
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Article291 1914-10-08 7 Supreme Court Argument. An interesting ease was argued before His Lordship, Sir Thomas Braddell, c J.e., this morning, says Tuesday’s Malay Mail, iu which N. K. A. R Allagappa Chetty applied for a revision of judgment, in the case iu which the Magistrate had given judgment for291 words
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Advertisement167 1914-10-08 7 It Never Fails. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy is all its name implies. It cores diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adults, and the most violent cases of cramp colic or paans in the stomach give way to a few doses of this medicine. Safe, sure, always cures.167 words
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Obituary95 1914-10-08 7 Obituary. London, October 7. Lieutenant Colonel the Right Hon. Sir William Henry Peregrine Carington, C.B., K.C.V.O., has died. [Lieutenant Colonel the Rt. Hon. Sir W. H. P. Carington was born in 1845 and was the son of,the second Baron Carington. He was educated at Eton and was formerly a Lieutenant95 words
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Article1077 1914-10-08 8 HUMAN NATURE ON LAND AND SEA. Wounded Commander’s Heroism A splendid story of the heroism of Commander Rose of the Laurel, who was severely wounded in the fight of the Bight, is t Id by Mr. H. Provost Battersby in the Morning Post The third shell to1,077 words
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Article312 1914-10-08 8 Mr. Belloc’s Views on the Allies’ Strategy. Mr Hilaire Belloc continues in [the third of the new war series of Land and Water,’’ published recently, his close analysis of the opeiatious by lard. He conceives that the next phase will consist iu a withdrawal of the312 words
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Article402 1914-10-08 8 A new Pope has been chosen, and so far as the limited knowledge possessed of Cardinal della Cbiesa in this country serves us, has breu chosen wisely. In the presence of convulsions by which the Church of Rome, like every other institution, must be deeply affected, the Conclave402 words
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Article314 1914-10-08 8 The Recent Captures. A Bontong correspondent writes to the Malay Mail Ou Sunday a Malay on a motor cycle going to the 7th mile, Kuala LumpurBentong Road, was held up and searched. Nothing further than his watch and motor cycle licence fell into the hands of the robbors314 words
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Article168 1914-10-08 8 The weekly rubber report of Messrs. Guthrie A Co, dated Singapore, October 6, states: The quantity on offer at the sale held to-day was larger than usual, about 90 tons being catalogued, and with a good demand for most grades about 60 tons changed hands A considerable quantity168 words
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Article161 1914-10-08 8 Thefiist batch of British reservists and volunteers left Shanghai for home on September 25 by the French mail steamer Polyncsien aud there were inspiring and enthusiastic scenes at the French Town jetty as the tender hauled out. The men were about a dozen in number and included161 words
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Advertisement443 1914-10-08 8 The Latest and Best Novelties in Picturedom are always to be seen at Crown Cinema. SPECIAL FEATURES FOR TO-NIGHT. Oil on Troubled Waters” 2 Reels. 2 Parts. A powerful picture of the Wild West. Foiling, the Fire Fiends A high-class drama by Selig. IN SUPPORT Rousing Comics and Clean Comedies.443 words
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Advertisement50 1914-10-08 8 The bushman reined up at the hut. And skipped down from his hack A voice came from the open door D’ve get the bottle, Jack Then Jack dived for his saddle-bag—- I did, old chap for sure Old Bill will soon be well I’ve got The Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.”50 words
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Advertisement159 1914-10-08 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is. 6d. NOTICE. PUBLIC is hereby informed that I. the Power of Attorney granted by me to one Ong Hock Beng of Chop Guan Tin Hoe of Beach Street, Penang, has been revoked from tliia date. ONG OH LENG. Puket, 6th October,159 words
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Advertisement1041 1914-10-08 8 THE KUALA LUMPUR ENGINEERING WORKS Ltd. (IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION). :i rilHE UNDERSIGNED, being desirou. r of realising the large stocks of 0 machinery and engineering stores belonging j to the above named C >mpanv. will be glad to receive enquiries from Engineers, Contractors and others interested. A. S. MACKIE, Chartered1,041 words
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Article554 1914-10-08 9 First Collision of Owtfobt* on Land. The correspondent of the Shanghai Mercury, wiring from Tsimo, Shantung, wn 8-p--teniber 13, says This Sabbath day dawned to the sound of a sharp rally of rifle «hots. It teemed do«e at baud, but all was over by tbe time554 words
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Article318 1914-10-08 9 The following is the Directors’ Report to ihareholders to be presented at the meeting to be held on the 15th October. Tour Directors beg to submit herewith a duly audited statement of the Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st July last. Accounts. —The profit318 words
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Article116 1914-10-08 9 Penang, October 8. (By xmrtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4* 3 Credit 2/4$ 3 Documentary 2/4** Calcutta, Demand Bank Bs. 174 J 3 days’sight Private 177 Bombay, l>emand Bank 174$ Moulmein, Demand i’ank 173 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras Demand116 words
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Article187 1914-10-08 9 Gold Leaf ...864.40 Black Pepper 16.50 buyer* White Pepper 24. —nominal Trang Pepper 19 no ttoc Cloves 50. —not». Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 85. —nominal Nutmegs 110 23 —nominal JNo. 1 6.10 tale* 2 5.50 tale* Basket 5.15 buyer: Copra (mixed) 9.65 buyer* r Tahbun 190. —telleri Ram187 words
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Article230 1914-10-08 9 Penang, October 8. Beef— c t*. Soup per catty 15 Roast 30 Steaks 30 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 30 Ox Tail each 35 Tongue 50 Feet 20 Heart 45 Liver per catty 40 Pork— Perk per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 40230 words
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Advertisement43 1914-10-08 9 Chamberlain's Fain lalm There ia nothing §o good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness, cramps of muscles, bruises and like injuries as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It will affect a for» in less time than any other treatment. *©r sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement582 1914-10-08 9 Mr John tJethven After months of suffering, Vono's—then cure absolute I suffered from a bad Chest Cough, and I tried innumerable so-called ’cures,’ without getting the slightest benefit. It ra«ked my whole body, and the phlegm kept clogging up the air passages till I could hardly breathe. After months of582 words
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Advertisement80 1914-10-08 9 TRANSLATION. r PHE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to X translate any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. Fees according to the following scale:— (1) lor translations for insertion in the Straits Echo or the Penang Sin Poe or to be printed by the Jobbing Department80 words
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Advertisement231 1914-10-08 9 THE EASTERN SHIPPING CO.. LTD. TW On demoted Stamen will be despatched. if circumstances tad vathcr permit, troa Pnuij as follow*:— This Time-table is subject to altcratioa without 117 farther aotice. Penang—Bagan Tuan Kechil. Steam Launches run regularly every twenty minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. dailv Special Launch231 words
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Advertisement452 1914-10-08 9 I Japan Mail Steamship Company L < EUROPEAN LINEJ A Fortnightly service is maintained tween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government. The New Twin-Screw steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed ;ind constructed, and are fitted with all the452 words
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Article922 1914-10-08 10 Since the beginning of its history in the seventh century Antwerp has had its full ■bare of warfare, due chiefly to the geographical importance of its situation The danger now threatening the city turns one’s mind back to the time when the Spaniards reduced it after fourteen months of922 words
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Article609 1914-10-08 10 The Campaign of Libs. Sir James Sivewright, the South African statesman, gives a vivid accouut of his experiences while detained as a prisoner of war in Germany. With Lady Sivewright he had been undergoing a cure in Germany, but it only became known a few days609 words
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Article378 1914-10-08 10 Success of the Russian Strategy. September 4. The importance of the Russian victory cannot be realised unless one understands the plan of the Russian General Staff This is explained clearly by the Petrograd correspondent of the Morning Post, who, telegraphing before the result of the seven days’ battle before378 words
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Advertisement38 1914-10-08 10 Chi dren'j Coughs. Why let the cLildren rock their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you cau so easily cure their colds with a bottle ot Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by all Dispensaries ana Declare.38 words
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Advertisement494 1914-10-08 10 I The fact that Angier’s Emulsion is prescribed extensively by the j§ most eminent lung specialists and is largely used in hospitals for 1 consumptives is the best evidence of its value in the treatment of this J 1 disease. Possessing great soothing and healing powers in combination 3§ with494 words
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Advertisement56 1914-10-08 10 It Never Fails. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy is all its name implies. It cures diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adults, and the most violent cases of cramp colic or in the stomach give way to a few doses of this medicine. Safe, sure, always cures. For56 words
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Advertisement198 1914-10-08 10 Almeria Grapes! Almeria Grapes!! FRESH FROM ENCLAND. We are receiving a limited supply of these CRAPES by a steamer which will arrive shortly. Intending customers should book their orders beforehand in order to avoid disappointment. Please apply to The Penang Confectionery, 18, LEITH STREET. Telephone No. 570. ON A I»198 words
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Article568 1914-10-08 11 Triumph or the British Retirement. lam still confident that there is still hope of victories which may turn the German advance into a great rout. With these words Mr. Philip Gibbs, who, after some remarkable adventures, has reached Arques-la-Bataiile. prefaces a long and graphic despatch to568 words
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Article194 1914-10-08 11 Remarkable Russian Espionage Service Amsterdam, September 3. According to messages received from Berlin, all statements concerning the war contributions demanded from Brussels aud L:e^ r e are premature, and it is added that the amouuts are not yet definitely fixed. It is also stated that services are194 words
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Advertisement389 1914-10-08 11 1 (5) <•) <• A J* ®®®®®®(g M A R T E L L’ S B R A N D Y TO CONMGISSEURS FOUR FACTS CONCERNING 1 In England more Martell’s Brandy is sold than any other brand, Martell’s Three Star Brandy is the brandy supplied in the House of389 words
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Advertisement59 1914-10-08 11 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don’t doctor your blood for rheumatism Use an external application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. In a few days it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement82 1914-10-08 11 FREE TO ALL SUFFERERS If you feefoUT of SOKIS' ‘run down 'got the BLUES’ SUFFER from KIDNEY. BLADDER. NERVOUS DISEASES. CHRONIC WEAKNESS, ULCEB&.SMN ERUPTIONS, PILES, write for FREE CLOTH Bound MEDICAL BOOK ON these diseases and WONDERFUL CURES effected by THE NEW FRENCH REMEDY. N«1 N .2N 3 THERAPION yourself82 words
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Advertisement765 1914-10-08 12 Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. ESTABLISHED 1921. Subscribed Capital £2.000,00 Total Invested Funds upward! of IM 6,460,000 Total Annual Income over M 1,180,000 fllHE undersigned have been appointed JL Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policies ef Insurance against lose by fire at tbl owe765 words
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