Straits Echo, 21 December 1914
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1914-12-21 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, MONDAY, 21st DECEMBER, 191*4 S’M&te Xlspy, Mf ctnis No 29535 words
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Advertisement1224 1914-12-21 1 WHEN ORDERING SPECIFY “Dog Head Stout.” mm.. mm jilt is Strengthening and Invigorating, Sol« Agent» TIANG LEE Co., Pennnq d Kuila Lumi<ur lIIDDODDDIIIIIqqqqqqhiiii nnnnnu Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Due to arrive by a steamer. One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION. BAN'S. > Just Landed Chartered Bank1,224 words
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Advertisement30 1914-12-21 1 Sole Tl V*G LEE S’ CO.. S' ii Lumpur. 9 W/ <> >* v r The Doctor advises and recommends. It is* n urh-hing, invigorating and strengthening. *jnoic MWUifif) P«*n W J <!30 words
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Advertisement21 1914-12-21 2 DRINK 1 Al* !£aa ip g£|| ti s* f* K. RECOGN OISSEURS *r* THE L RAND ON THE KET. SOLE AGENTS:21 words
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Article1084 1914-12-21 3 Thi Min who Mad* Europe and the New World The verdict of history often reverses the theories of contemporaries. It H to Warren Hastings as much as to Clive that w e owe the Indian Empire. Rousseau built Prance and Napoleon ultimately will rank first as1,084 words
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Article283 1914-12-21 3 From grave to gay. The Echo Beige which is n>w printed in Amsterdam, (how characteristically courageous of these Belgian journals to keep their papers in existence ou foreign soil), publishes the following stories A few days ago a Times, a gigantic Times, was discovered in the283 words
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Article402 1914-12-21 3 The Daily Chronicle gives a fine appreciation of the Queen of the Belgians, who realises her position as mother of her countrymen. She is with King Albert in the midst of the troops on the bittlefield. She is going from town to town, from camp to camp,402 words
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Advertisement48 1914-12-21 3 Dnnece'sary Words. Why waste words and “meTi" in describing the m8ll J P p be most Ob .mb.. 1 Co-b K-m-lv fastidious are sati f m aD y aud cures colds aud cougba 'narcotics or that it contain. ab.oluteljr no u injurioua aubstancea. or8aie j penaariea and Dealer*.48 words
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Advertisement69 1914-12-21 3 A Germ D?s f royer. Tl, pr e is no d tne*r whatever from lock w or Mood poison resu'tin_r t om a wound then Chan.be, Iain’s fain Balm is promp'lv r Tt is an antiseptic and destroy* the 2S. Which cause these diseases It also causes wounds to heal69 words
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Advertisement329 1914-12-21 3 'Ts^WMn.nnnnnnn MMBinnnnnDßfisrJißnnnnnn 'UTTUiiYj :sraejra*9j, TB f enoqXqej, ,w «d ‘I»WIC <P*»C CC ‘**W 1H YAA3MV*! TOAIMNINOM aq* o; /jfldt? uiqnnivzwl joj «arq d[iq j-BnjTifj oqi jo qn* wod jvniraj«) t:ot* n.rnjaj joj •|q«a3a»qr>j*)wi u« jq j j nqi •OTQOjq.re(j •A.n*Trnr;'q ‘snrj pw oix}.toj9 qiT\v «ug ‘diqcprm« ‘ajito •uk:’-o V -.T,329 words
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Article209 1914-12-21 4 8. P. Tapioca ...$3.85 tales M. P. Tapioca ...$4.10 salts Gold Leat ...$64.40 Black Pepper 18. —buyers White Pepper 30. buyers Trang Pepper 19 no stoc Cloves 40. —sellers Mace 110 nominal i Mace Pickings 85. —nominal Nutmegs 110 23 —sellers No. 1 6.10 tales Sugar 2 5,50 sales209 words
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Article229 1914-12-21 4 Pknano, December 21. Beef cts. Soup per catty 20 Roast 30 Steaks 30 Stew or Curry Moat 22 Rump Steak 30 Oi Tail each 50 Tongue 55 Feet 20 Heart 50 Liver per catty 40 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 2b Tongue 99 40229 words
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Article2745 1914-12-21 4 POSITION OF LOCAL SHIPPERS t AND CONS.GNEE3. Goods in Enemt Vessels. Below we giVO the lull report from the f Straits Times of the meeting at Singapore r of the shippers ofcirgo on enemy vessels, concerui -g which our Singapore corespondent wired on Saturday The Hon. C.2,745 words
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Advertisement57 1914-12-21 4 EYE-SICHT RESTORED N INFALLIBLE REMEDY for all il sorts of eye diseases. It cures Cataract, Glaucoma ft without knife. No frilure, no harm, no hard and fast rules, no difficulty in its u*e It is absolutely safe; highly of by distinguished men. Apply for particulars to: L. H. SELLER, Samta57 words
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Advertisement246 1914-12-21 4 Grand X’mas azaar. NOW IN FULL TO CHEER THE HEARTi OF YOU 0 AND OLD. Tons of fully l*den Sa«>ta Claus n s, Bon-Bons, Tom Smiih s Cr ckcrs, Table and X’mas Tree Decorations, Toys, G’c., &c., to choose from. Ca es. Bis uits Fancy Boxed and Plain Chocolates. Nuts,246 words
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Advertisement272 1914-12-21 4 C itj WEAKNESS. .NEURASTHENIA j f CONSUMPTION u\®S r. CHLOROSIS Wi:i Vv-t \f' frm.ft »\i X Use HEMOGLOBIN Deschiens Ail doctors agree that this vital Iron of the Blood ALWAYS CURES, and gives every one health, strength and beauty, r. j. o.r Wan uncooked moat. Cholyboatos. etc. KEECHUN PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO,272 words
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Article1083 1914-12-21 5 Ordinary Meeting, Friday, 18th Dec Present. I H E. the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, echo) n the General Officer Commmding the Troops (Maj -Gen. R.N.K. Reade, c b The Hon. Col. Treasurer A M. Pountney. i, Attorney-General (G A Goodman Ag. Col. Engineer, W. E Kenny. I CJ.1,083 words
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Article244 1914-12-21 5 Handicap Shoots. Saturday afternoon wa9 devoted to the following events: I Rapid Fire, 200 yds., 8 shots in 45 secs. Wantage 3 secs. up. I Rapid Fire, 500 in 45 secs. The competition resulted as under made. Lt Neubronner with h’cap 11l 10 I Corpl Hoeden244 words
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Article203 1914-12-21 5 Among the many Chinese who are visiting America in order to attend the Panama Exhibition is Mr. Kang Yu-wei, formerly one of the best known men in China. Even to-dav, although he holds no office under the Government, his influence is felt in many spheres of Chinese life,203 words
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Article252 1914-12-21 5 Says the Straits Times “When the Penang Volunteers were mobilised a certain number rf them had to choose between givine up their situations and giving up their service to their country. They gave up their situations. An order to demobilise now bangs over the compinv, the reasons being252 words
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Advertisement678 1914-12-21 5 Buchanans SCOTCH WHISKY TO CROW ABOUT’ Si" (X nV'Cv tX NS =^BLACK&WHITE-5 scotchJWhisky^_ J JAMES BUCHANAN A •X '->< x a LONDON 'OIASOOW ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY Sole Agents PENANG AND KEDAH. Hy affairtmrnl to A* /f U The KING ‘ROYAL HOUSEHOLD’ SCOTCH WHISKY An Extra Special Blend of Choice678 words
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Advertisement699 1914-12-21 5 I I ft f, A A O Packed in 50s 25s Tins. Obtainable Everywhere. I TO-NICHT TO-NICHT AT THE STRAITS CINEMA. P ns Speciality Latest Pathe Productions. The Leading Premier Show in Penang fit The People', Favourite Rendezvous A Detective and a Love and War Drama all rolled into one699 words
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Article, Illustration90 1914-12-21 6 ftbliahed daily (except Sunday» and public holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang, raice. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABL* ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo 536 Printing Department 343 ff b.— All baiines» ec*Tnmunie*tio** »bpnld90 words
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Article1347 1914-12-21 6 Ever since he succeeded his father Tewfik Pasha as Khedive of Egypt in January, 1892, Abbas II has been distinguished by bis hostility towards the British administration and his truculent bearing towards its representatives. Quite early in his career he startled the world by suddenly dismissing his1,347 words
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Article840 1914-12-21 6 Mr. H. W. Firinstone has been granted twelve months’ leave. The Rev. A. B. Champion has returned from Colombo by the s s. Nile. m Major,H. Barry de Hamel, Chief Police Officer, Penang, has been granted short vacation leave. Mr. C. Milne, the well-known visiting agent, has840 words
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Article859 1914-12-21 6 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, Rub it into the people of Peuang! The report of the Peuang Volunteer Riie Club meeting shows that some even of our marksmen and volunteers do not yet fully realise the present need of the Empire. The859 words
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Advertisement139 1914-12-21 6 Presents in endless variety. Give toys to your boys that are just the sort they want When Christmas morr i g comes they will be delighted to find their wishes realised. Come to-day and bring the children to look round u Qt 25 ■m KENC CO., Penang Ipoh. OLD TOM139 words
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Article544 1914-12-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 20th of Dec. at 8-30 a.m HEAVY CASUALTY LIST. London, December 19 6.15 a.m It is now stated that 103 persons were killed and 444 wounded at Hartlepool and 17 killed and 50 wounded at Scarborough. [Reuter’s Special War Service.] Copyright544 words
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Article550 1914-12-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 19th of Dec. at 4-15 p.m progress of the allies. London, December 19. 1 tie I aris evening official communique says gained some ground along the dunes to the north-east of Nieuport. Two strong German counter-attacks to the north of Ypres and550 words
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Article630 1914-12-21 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 19th of Dec. at 4-15 p.m AND ITS EXPLANATION. Amsterdam, December 19. The puzzle over Berlin’s frenzied joy over the alleged victory iu Poland has been partly solved with the arrival of the Berlin pipers which pause to ask why no names630 words
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Article568 1914-12-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 19th of Dec. at 3-5 p.m New Ruler Appointed. Londou, December IS. Prince Hussein, uncle of the Khedive, has been appointed to succeed the Khedive with the title of Sultan. Received 19th of Dec. at 3-30 p m. Sultan Hussein G.C.B.568 words
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Article392 1914-12-21 7 Natal Losses. —Mr. Churchill in tbo House of Cjimnons last month gave the following figures as to the losses in the N vy during the war. These figures (which do not include the Royal Naval Divisiin iuterned in Holland, or the men of H.M.S. Good Hope)392 words
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Article97 1914-12-21 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3. —Pivots of World Power. A Brussels Printer’s Wit. A Noble Queen. 4. —Delivery of Cargo Position of Local Shippers and Consignees. 5. Legislative Couucil P. V. R. C Penang Volunteers. Mr. Kang-Yu-Wei. B.—War Items. Civil Service Leave97 words
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52 1914-12-21 7 Dec. 18 By Balance ...$51,349.19 19 A Abraham Co., monthly subscription 10.00 Ist subscription from the Boys of the Penang Free School 40.00 Proceedsof two performance of the Weng Thye Pheng Co., Drury Lane, on 12th 13th Dec., 1914 101.31 Balance Dec. 19.52 words
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Article175 1914-12-21 7 The German spy, Lieutenant Otto Mors, was by a British court-martial at Alexandria sentenced to penal servitude for life. Seeing that the game was up Mors ended bv making a clean breast of the whole business. Germany had, he said, given him illO.OOOto carry out this master-stroke,175 words
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Advertisement213 1914-12-21 7 Federated Malay States Railways. ON CHRISTMAS DAY, Friday, 25th December, 1914, the train service will be the same as on Sundays. G. II FOX, 21-12-14 733 General Manager. *rv#xan ai rw >■ r-ic oaa——o———————* Dr. R. H. LAMB, AMERICAN DENTIST. of Singapore, formerly of Penang, IS NOW AT The Mew213 words
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Article3241 1914-12-21 8 THE ISLAND OP HERM. London, November 24 Mr. McKenna announced that tbe British troops have occupied the Island oi Herm. near Guernsey, one of the Channel Islands. Herm was leased in 1899 to a German company, and tbe house and grounds subsequently re-let to Prince Blucher of Germany.3,241 words
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Article367 1914-12-21 8 Probable Effect of New Order- We should be very sorry iudeed if we thought that the following from our Kuala Lumpur contemporary really represented the views of the F.M.S. Civil Service: The stopping of all long leave to mem* bers of the F.M.B. Civil Service until the367 words
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Article211 1914-12-21 8 Strange Stort of Wireless Apparatus. For some time past Ametican detectives have been watching the movements of Ernest and Alexandro Fabri, of Maine, who have been suspected of being in secret communication with Germany. The defectives have now discovered at the villa of the Fabri brothers211 words
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Article185 1914-12-21 8 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. j Dear Sir, Since remitting $l,lOO to Couni de Boudy, I the Consul for France, iu Singapore, I have 'received a further contribution of $2O from Mr. M. D. Daly, of Batu Gajah, for which I beg to thank him.185 words
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Article99 1914-12-21 8 Entries close on Play commences on Entry fee, $1 each player for each event. Ladies’ Double Handicap, entries free. Events 1 The Championship 2 Single Handicap 3 Double Handicap 4 Mixed Double Handicap 5 Ladies’ Double Handicap 6 Profession Pairs 7 Veterans’ Single Handicap99 words
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Article40 1914-12-21 8 Monday, December 21, 1914. Esplaxajde, 6 to 7 pm. 1 Lancers... H.M S Pinafore. Coote 2 Two Step Temptation, Rag. Lodge 3 Waltz Eva Lehar 4 Two Step. My Little Black Sweet Heart Frederiksen 5 March Zenobie King.40 words
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Article22 1914-12-21 8 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Single Handicap. Dr Rose vs. Capt. Owen (1). Southam vs. Threlfall (2).22 words
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Advertisement44 1914-12-21 8 Bid Taste is the Mouth. I! you have a bad taste in your mouth in the morning, your stomach is not in proper order. Chamberlain’» Tablets lepulute this and give you a relish for yo r meals. For •ale by all D')«pemarie* and Dealer*.44 words
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Advertisement55 1914-12-21 8 Unaece sary Words Why wa«te words and advertising space in describing the manv po'nfs of merit in Cb tinberlain’s Cough Remedv The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cures colds aud coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale55 words
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Advertisement92 1914-12-21 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Groat Puppormint Cure. 1« Bd. TRANSLATION. r PHE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to translate any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. kees according to the following scale: (I) tor translations for in ertion in the btraite Echo or the Penang92 words
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Advertisement285 1914-12-21 8 IN AID OF THE Belgian Relief Fund. E. S OTHOTEL. X’mas Eve Dinner i THURSDAY. 24th DEC.. 1914. DANCING. TOWN BAND AND E. 8 0. ORCHESTRA. l DINNER $3. 50 per cent, of the net profits on I the Dinner and Drinks will be handed to the above fund. r285 words
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Article1020 1914-12-21 9 At the close of the present year, the Shipping Conference agreements lapse automatically under the terms of the compact made by Sir John Anders >n. All rebates which have accrued during the year must be paid whether local merchants sign new contracts with the c<inference or not The1,020 words
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Article384 1914-12-21 9 A Qbhtlexin Beyond Reproach. The Hamburger Fremdenblatt publishes a very curious character sketch of Sir Edward Grey, which deserves some quotation. It says There can be no gainsaying Sir E. G **y’s political ability politi>cho Kap«ziliic;, and it 19 not right to repre>eut him,384 words
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Article555 1914-12-21 9 A Calcutta Protest. The colony of Hongkong has expelled all aliens detaining those of military age, a: d there seems uo reason why the Government heie should not do the same It would have been extremely easy with all the captured vessels to send oue to555 words
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Advertisement776 1914-12-21 9 NOTICE Guide to Penang, BT THE LATE E F. Skertchly, F E V Price 50 cents. V* Worth a Dollar a copy/'} BOLD AT STRAITS ECHO OFFICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.' OF INDIAN LABOUR J-d are hereby reminded that asse»sment returns for the preceding quarter776 words
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Advertisement46 1914-12-21 9 How doth the little busy bee Improve each shining minute, And gather honey by the ton. We all know who have seen it llow doth out coughs and colds get well, That we may life endure Why, just because we always take W’oods’ Great Peppermint Cure46 words
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Advertisement481 1914-12-21 9 rriT *2 s in -ihi w Debilily TRON ‘JULLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron ‘Jelloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks481 words
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493 1914-12-21 10 (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE D AY S FIRST DAY Thursday, 7th Jauuary, 1915. SECOND DAY Saturday, 9th January, 1915. FIRST DAY. Thursday, 7th January, 1915. 1. The Opening Stakes. Value $500 A Handicap for all Horses to be entered at493 words
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Article1093 1914-12-21 10 How Long will the War Last [By Admiral Fremantle, Lord Curzon, and other C-librities J How loDg will the war las* r 'i bat is one of the great questions which evervoue is asking* It is a question which comparatively few people hive the requi-ite knowledge to attempt to answer,1,093 words
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Article770 1914-12-21 10 The following bv Dagonet iu the Referee. we believe, fairly sums up the feeling of most Englishmen towards Germans. It is imp'S-ible to differentiate aud no one knows whom to trust: “The honest Germans —of course there ara a few who are still among us have no right770 words
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Advertisement403 1914-12-21 10 Rntri/K ri* t A at 5 p m on Tuesday, 29th December, 1914, Handicaps for the “HlilCw vlWav First Day will be published < n or before the 2nd January, 1915. A penalty of 7 lbs. incurred in a Handicap by the winner of any Race run subsequent to the403 words
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Advertisement10 1914-12-21 10 (Jhroi ic Che.-t Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is. 6d10 words
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Advertisement77 1914-12-21 10 Whooping Cough. When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loos a and expectrr tion easy by g ving Cbambei Iain’s Cough Remedy as mav be required. I bis remedy will also liqu'fy the tough mucus and m ike it easier to expectorate. It has been77 words
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Advertisement766 1914-12-21 10 laL ‘"?r»gV jaMi.t'-’.'• SKIN DISEASES Overcome by the Wonderful Blocd Purifying Properties of Pr. MORSES INDIAN ROOT PILLS. A perron suffering from eruptions of the skin has much to end me. It is not merely tee d scomfiture and irritation and painful sensation, but life is made miserable by depression766 words
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Article460 1914-12-21 11 DUTCH YIEW OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Results of Just Government.” The following translation of passages in a rocent article in the Hague Post is sent to an English paper by a Dutch correspondent with the remark that in thi. article there is very little indeed shown460 words
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Article468 1914-12-21 11 The straws which show which way the blows are the most important and here is a side light from the special correspondent of the Daily Mirror for the i benefit of those who still profess to believe > that the Germans are going strong: Many people do468 words
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Advertisement234 1914-12-21 11 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great P*ppnrm*nt Gaia Is <>d. rm —mmr mJaLM. k- n 1 F'A K >'->.• r:^ n JL|*U Fgtj jS'" -a V m A v-t SL I BBJTVMO .v 4 A/fatm ssr& ft,- v mp I im inUi irti w».\. n.-r»' cJtfS&K.M/*. £*U ?«WS234 words
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Advertisement48 1914-12-21 11 The Children’s Colds. Watcb the children’s colds and cure them before they weaken the vitality. Use Chamberlain’s Couc;h Remedy freely. It is perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists aod pronounced free from injurious substances and costs but a trifle. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement401 1914-12-21 11 HOTEL NORMAN. PENANG'S SELECT RESIDENTIAL HOTEL. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. LARGE AIRY ROOMS FACING THE SEA. COLD STORAGE FOOD. Under the patronage of H.M. Judges. Medical Officers, Colonial Secretaries, Magistrates, Consuls, etc. Terms:—MODERATE Special rates to Offiei%ls, Planters and F.M S. Visitors. 1 he New Bar and Bil iard Room is tbe401 words
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Advertisement903 1914-12-21 12 THE LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY INCORPORATED BY ROYA*. CHARTER A.D. 1720. THE undesigned, having boon appo.uto Ageuts for tho above Corporation, ar now preparod to accept MARINE and FIR risks at current rates. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO.. LTC nannnnnnnnnnnnnnnrrnnnnnnnnnnna n u n Commercial Union Assurance Company, limited Head OfficeLONDON. Eastern Branch:903 words
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