Straits Echo, 8 February 1915
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Title Section35 1915-02-08 1 Straits Echo iI.Y CHRONICLE OF EVtNiS. C TING THROUGHOUT TOUTS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND lIIE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, MONDAY, Bth FEBRUARY, 1915. sia|le Cojjr, 10 cents No. 3135 words
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Advertisement1289 1915-02-08 1 Minaa««m«uacnai WHER ORDERING SPECIFY “Dot Head Stout." rs\ N\Y nrA’O It ii Strengthening and Invigorating, I »*|.A,«.U: TIANGLEK S’Co., P«nnmo Jt Kuila Lumpur lillDODDDDlilil □□□aaDaaaaai anonnc irrirmir <nnn Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. NOW ON SHOW One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION. a A N K S1,289 words
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Advertisement15 1915-02-08 1 TO LET 2 BUNGALOWS Nos. 142 A and 1428. BURMAH ROAD. APPLY 53, B**ch Street.15 words
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Advertisement53 1915-02-08 2 DRINK m tests' |§HBg rJ y H Si i -S' i VP •V 1 H A a i si i-i* y* iVS r>< 5&/ ri a 'Xt s? :V> 3 *1 T Ss/st a H RECOGNISES I THE LEA i? 7 N 1 BRAND ON THE vA SOLE AGENTS: KATZ53 words
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Article1288 1915-02-08 3 COLONEL F. N. Maude, C B - Bt COLONEL F. N. Maude, C B. the GREAT GROWTH OF THE NEW ARMIES. I have read most of the editorial comments on Lord Kitchener's speech, and confess I have some difficulty in understanding the line of thought which seems to have compelled them, and Lord Curzon,1,288 words
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Article390 1915-02-08 3 GERMANS MASSACRE FRENCH CIVILIANS. More Revelations. Paris, January 8. Further information of the report by the Commission appointed to investigate acts of the enemy in violation of international law during their occupation of French territory is now available It states that Germanjsoldiers sought out people who were390 words
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Article160 1915-02-08 3 Rome, January 8. In the course of the interview granted by him to the Corriere T)eUa Sera correspondent at Petrograd, M. Sazonoff said it was the Germans and Austrians who had sown discord among the Balkan peoples, and added Nevertheless, we rely on their good160 words
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Advertisement81 1915-02-08 3 Don't Cotjgb. I T absurd to allow a cough to hang on ,iin vn r vitality when ,a P your vitality when Chamberlain’s ugh R> medy will cure you. You don’t Dow w bere a persistent cough will land You cnn’t afford to allow your throat un K 8 to81 words
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Advertisement12 1915-02-08 3 For Children’s Hacking Congh at Night, Wood*’ Gt*at Pappanti»* Caro la i12 words
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Advertisement292 1915-02-08 3 □nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnmnn HUTTENBACH B ros. SOLE AGENTS FOR O. ROYAL TYPEWRITERS .Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival oj THE NEW MODEL 1 No. »D~. yj Ml// a m u R ft m HuMitrina •’SSI W ft VK 2 4 PRICE LIST. t* MODELS. MEW MASTER MODEL No. 10 Foolscap Brief292 words
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Article202 1915-02-08 4 8 P Tapioca ...34.45 suy«r* M. P. Tapioca ...35. salts Gold Leal ...364 40 Black Pepper 18.— buyer$ White Pepper 32.50 buyers Trang Pepper 19 no ttoek Cloves 41 nominal Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 65— teller$ Nutmegs 110 23.50 talet No. 1 9.50 talet Sugar < 2 8.90202 words
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Article231 1915-02-08 4 Pbnano, Febuart 8 Beef cts. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meal 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tonguo 50 Foot 15 Heart 35 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head... M 22 Feot 26 Tongue 36231 words
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Article1820 1915-02-08 4 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, With all the calls that this War ha 9 already occasioned and the generous response they have met with iu the Peninsula, I f«el d ffideot in miking yet another appeal to the charity of your readers The1,820 words
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Article240 1915-02-08 4 Paterson, Simons aud Co., in their weekly 1 übber circular, state:— Intimation has now j been received to the eff ct that Hi< Majesty’s j Government have approved arrangements whereby under a system of guarantees applications for permission to ship rubber to the United States may240 words
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Advertisement81 1915-02-08 4 TRANSLATION. rpilE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to X. translate auy document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. Fees according to tho following scale:— (1) For translations for in ertion in the Straits Echo or tho Penang Sin Poe or to lie printed by the Jobbing Department81 words
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Advertisement358 1915-02-08 4 (5)(•)(•', S> O®®®®®®®®!?)*® i PETER WALKER LAGER <r- /7 V gw A TC~ :-3k Pt I ER W ALK R ■Hi »^2 7 I fiS* 1 n BR AND vV /O 10. fit 1 0 i jLl. i-I <7.t 5-1 B E E R FROM ALL FIRST CLASS DEALERS OR358 words
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Article2026 1915-02-08 5 SERIOUS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST EX-DIRECTORS. Hcob Amounts Involved. As already reported in our columuß the preliminary enquiry into the charges of criminal breach of trust as bankers, which have been brought against Boey Lt*u Chin and Lim Tiau Siang, at on 6 time directors of the Kwong2,026 words
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Article91 1915-02-08 5 With reference to tbe prohibition of entrv of deck passengers into the Colony the Qazett notifies the ex°mption of passengers from Madras and Negapatam who come on the fortnightlv mail steamers. It is notified that tbe steamer Delngom is permitted to ship copra for the Arhus Oilwnrks of91 words
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Advertisement388 1915-02-08 5 < Id Q Id K -I < O Id a. OUCHANANS SCOTCH WHISKY z < z < z u ID o </> -j < BIMK-SSS X N SCOTCH 4 C°Lbuchahan A A LONDON JAMES OlASCfi^f SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' > r ■u M BLACK WHITE O TJ > o m388 words
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Advertisement205 1915-02-08 5 SWEET CHESTNUT TOE. i s and i s i&M ms #av? K.rnu KiJSVI Work for all men— For all men rest, And a time to taste the jovs of life. WILCOX. Just received a shipment of Best Mah May Cigars, Pro- visions and Tobaccos ofjLeading Manufacturers. Also Sola Helmets with205 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-02-08 6 Published daily (ex r pt Sunday» and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Eitra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Ncs. (Echo. 586 Printing Department 343 —A I! bupincM ormmunications97 words
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Article1225 1915-02-08 6 Soldo good folk out here, alarmed for their rubber dividends and business profits generally, are already beginning to hint that, with an army establishment of 3,000,000, Lord Kitchener must surely have already all the recruits he requires and that no more men need go home to the1,225 words
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Article69 1915-02-08 6 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, In continuation of Dr. Hoops’ letter in your Saturday’s paper, the Sanatogen and Formamint circular referred to states, “only the actual management at the headquarters in Chemes Street comes from Germany.” What we are concerned about is where69 words
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Article139 1915-02-08 6 Good Progress Being Made. We hear from Singora that good progress is being made on the section of railway line between Uta-pao and the Perlis frontier. The distance is about 30 miles only, and on the first 10 miles the earth work is already finished. The next139 words
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Article880 1915-02-08 6 Mr. N. A. M. Griffin, Commissioner of Police, Kedah, wai on a visit to this place during the week-end. 6 Miss Margaret J. Nairne (Federated Malay States) has been elected an associate of the Royal Colonial Institute. Inspector D. Hillary is expected back from leave at home880 words
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Article985 1915-02-08 6 Some of the war cartoons in the English papers, we are sorry to note, are now little behind those published by Simplicissimus and Jugend in vulgarity and offeusiveuess. Among the most scathing pictorial comments on the manifestations of German' Kultur in France and Belgium are those published by985 words
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Advertisement168 1915-02-08 6 nnnunnn Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” People IMITATE our Goods but thpv dare not imitate our prices. Our BOXCALF “CHAMPION BOOT is the very smartest at th« low at price. Price < nlv ?4-. e 0 piir. Now on show all the I u'est Goods for the Chinese168 words
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513 1915-02-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 6th of Feb. at 7 p.m. RtiMiftM Assume the Offensive. Petrograd, February 5. yi,e Tsar arrived at the front to day. To-night’* communique makes the important announce naent that the Kussians have the offensive, crossed the Bzura, j513 words
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490 1915-02-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 8th of Feb. at 9-20 a.m. Important Resolutions Adopted. Paris, February 6. It is officially announced that the Finance Miuiatera of Great Britain, France and Russia met m Paris to examine the financial questions created by the war.490 words
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Article36 1915-02-08 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 8. Fifty Chinese raided a house at Kuang on Saturday, inflicting injuries on three Bengalis, two of whom have since died. A child was also wounded.36 words
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Article566 1915-02-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 6th of Feb. at 7 p.m. A NOTABLE MANIFESTO. London, February 5. The British Socialists, in a notable manifesto dononnciug German aggression, sav& that the whole of the working classes and trade-unions recognise that the Prussian menace to peace must566 words
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Article215 1915-02-08 7 lbs. Lahat Rubber Co, Ltd. 2,078 Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd. 31,601 Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd.... 46,033 Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd.... 44,407 Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations, Ltd 10,304 Sungei Reyla (F.M.S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd. 9,506 The Brieh Rubber Estate, Ltd. 15,254 The Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate,215 words
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Article1871 1915-02-08 7 SENSATIONAL ASSIZE CASE. Before Mr Justice L. P. Ebden and a special jury, comprising Messrs J. Lonie (Foreman), H. Waugh, E. Lees, L m Eu Toh, A. V, Robertson, L. Hoefeld and M Strivens, the bearing was resumed this morning of the case against Khoo Puau, charged1,871 words
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Article108 1915-02-08 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3. —Our Figbtirg Forces The Groat Growth of the New Armies. Cult of Murder Germans Massacre French Civilians. Rumania, Italy and the War. 4. —The Claims of Serbia Export of Raw Rubber. 5. —Kwong Yik Bank Smash Serious108 words
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Advertisement13 1915-02-08 7 Gash Clearance OF Surplus Xtnas Bazaar-stock now proceeding. Penang Confectionery, 18, LEITH STREET.13 words
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Advertisement206 1915-02-08 7 WANTED AN experienced Chinese Clerk in a Lawyer’s office. Only those having held such situation need apply to L. C e/o Straits Echo 8-2-15 88 NOTICE. IS hereby giveu that all orders and monetary transactions of the undermentioned tirm will not bo recognised unless duly signed by the Managor, Mr.206 words
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Obituary69 1915-02-08 7 Obituary. Dr. W. P. Crystal!. {From Our Otvn Correspondent.) Ipoh, February 8. Dr. W. P. Crystall died suddenly at the Batu Gajah hospital yesterday morning from septic throat. He had only been ill a few days and was taken to the hospital on Saturday morning. The funeral, which took place69 words
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Article2311 1915-02-08 8 Th* MENACE 09 THE TORPEDO. (From Our Ovm Correspondent.) London, January 8. The destruction of the battleship Formidable by a German torpedo —for there id no uood in say mg otherwise—once more bring* home the terrible powers of that weapon when combined with a submarine’s operation. Some2,311 words
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Article133 1915-02-08 8 The fortnightly Handicap Shoot on Sunday morning was at Long Ranges and resulted as follows: with h’cap. mad«. Mr W F Clarke .76 94 92 Corpl H Hoedeu .70 94 50 Mrs Motion .60 92.60 Capt P G Allan .67 92 46 Pte A P Caudler133 words
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Article266 1915-02-08 8 To the Editor or the Straits Timas. Sir, With regard to your article in your issue of the Ist imt., may I point out to you that it was not untii December 31 that His Lordship tho Bishop was informed of the disestablishment of the Malacca Church as from266 words
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Article167 1915-02-08 8 Lawn Tbnnis Tocrnamknt. The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow:— Championship. E H Everest vs. Cheeney (3). Single Handicap B. H V Edwards vs F N Syer (5). Single Handicap D. W McKnight Young vs. A P Candler (2). Veterans. Hon A B Adams vs. B167 words
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68 1915-02-08 8 Feb. 5 By Balance ...$83,632.62 6 H. D Nicolson 10.00 Sek Tong Seah. Cheah Hock Haw Kongsi, monthly subset iption 100.00 H. B Pike, 2nd sub scription 100.00 Mr. and Mrs. L J. C. Anderson, monthly subscription 25 00 F. B. Rickett, monthly68 words
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Article27 1915-02-08 8 Feb. 5 By Balance 130 23 6 A P V’e. 2nd donation 44 00 Balance Feb. 6. 174.23 Amount previously acknowledged 8,323.80 Total $8,498.0327 words
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Article339 1915-02-08 8 The mortality returns for Singapore, issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths, show that, during the week ending January 30. there were 231 deaths (171 miles, 60 fenuLs), giving a ratio per mille of p pulation of 35.46. Mala ial fever accounted for 46 deaths, phthisis339 words
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Advertisement515 1915-02-08 8 George Town Kinema PENANG S PREMIER THEATRE. To-night! To-night!! Commencing 9 p m. sharp. WHY BUSINESS IS GOOD Because we put on the Bes: Programme in Town (All new films at that) which is cbauged twice a week. At present we hold the largest stock of Films, and our programme515 words
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Advertisement34 1915-02-08 8 Just What You NeeJ. Don’t suffer for rears from disordered strmicb. A few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablets will put you right. They are just what you need For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.34 words
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Advertisement59 1915-02-08 8 I remember, I remember, the day I took to bed, Tl 6 aches and painß they gripped me so, I wished that I were dead. But now I'm well and strong again, And can to a:l the world acclaim, I never have an ache or pain The thing that did59 words
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Advertisement614 1915-02-08 8 AVIS. Conformemeot aai induction, recw, 30 janvier du Gouve-nement de U UA? lique le Consul de Franc. 4 Singapore SS* tous les Francats dw»»» ■cription appartenant aux classes de lft£ a 1910 qm ont etf exempt*., verges dans les services auxiluireg > u presenter sans aucun d<<lai au Con.uL'S SmKHpore614 words
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Article1117 1915-02-08 9 Behind the Scenes. [Ry Anthony Nugent We contuiue to hear very little about the French Generals, io fact less than about > our own. That also id n t much. I couf less to making a good deal of a hero of General de Castelnau lu1,117 words
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Article463 1915-02-08 9 Terrible Stories of German Cruelty l\r t iculat s of maltrea l meat of the atholic clergy of Belgium by the Germans is giveu in a Pi ess Bureau message published at the request of the Belgian Legation in London. Iu oue case the priest of Bueehen, the463 words
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Article120 1915-02-08 9 Penang, February 8. {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) (joudon, Demaud Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4* 3 Credit 2/4}s 3 Documentary 2/4f Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 3 days’sight Private 177^ Bombay, Demand Bank 174$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private m 17C Madras Demand120 words
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Advertisement936 1915-02-08 9 for sale. NOTICE Guide to Penang, LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.' BT THE LATE E. F. Skcrtchly, f.e.s. f*rice 50 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy-”) SOLD AT STRAITB ECHO OFFICE Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must936 words
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Advertisement37 1915-02-08 9 A Fofiy Yara’ Te*t. Chain lerlain’s Cough Remedy haa b?eD cunng coughs and Coids twr the f< rty \enH auu ha» gained iu popuanty every year. What better recommendation is requited For sale by all Dispensaries and37 words
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Advertisement72 1915-02-08 9 Penang Sales Room. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. The undersigned is instructed to take possession and put up for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE NEW SEA VIEW HOTEL. 16. FARQUHAR STREET, On Tuesday and Wednesday 9th and 10th February, 1915. AT 11 A.M. EACH DAY. All tbe furnirur fittings,72 words
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Advertisement416 1915-02-08 9 V&m 7 ft/ li ss Debility TRON ‘JKLLOIDS,’ 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 attacks of416 words
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Article2284 1915-02-08 10 HORRORS OF WAR IN FRANCE. Official Report Parn, January 7 The Com mission app >iuted to inquire into tiro German atrocities, con-isting of M Pay«lle, President of the Cour des Comptes M. Mollard, ex-Minister to Luxemburg M. Mwiuger, Councillor of State; and M Puillot, Councillor of2,284 words
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Advertisement51 1915-02-08 10 Don't Risk neumonu. Get rid of pverv cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the (fleet is marvellous. For sale bv all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement893 1915-02-08 10 Mur. ..Ajurgrr:. CONSTIPATION. The Cause of much Suffering. When the Bowels are clogged the waste matter decays and ferments and enters the blood, and is carried to all parts of the body, producing Headaches, Biliousness. Sleeplessness Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion, Neuralgia, Rheumatism and various ether ailment 3 disturbing the893 words
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Article1244 1915-02-08 11 PAST CAMPAIGNS IN THE CAUCASUS The Hero or Kabs. J’be Russian victory in the Caucasus in mid-winter is of the most striking character In the long, arduous campaign in East Prussia and Poland the Russian arms at different times have been able to claim great1,244 words
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Article616 1915-02-08 11 I'IXORANCE OF THE POPULAR MIND. The Tokyo correspondent of the Morning Post, in the course of a long contribution to that journal, dated Nov. 21, writes From a foreign point of view oue of tho greatest weaknes-es of this, as of all preceding Japanese Cabinets, is the616 words
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Advertisement287 1915-02-08 11 HOTEL NORMAN PENANG’S SELECT RESIDENTIAL HOTEI 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 Officials, Planters and F.M S. Visitors. Ih< New Bar and Billiard Room is th«287 words
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Advertisement81 1915-02-08 11 Beware of Colds. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold That is whv all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure81 words
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Advertisement8 1915-02-08 11 F«'r Cbrouic Chest Complaints, Wand»’ P«pp«rmint 1«. fid8 words
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Advertisement213 1915-02-08 11 OCDC 0 n DOC DOC DO C DOooOOC DCD( BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. o r\ n o n n ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. •v a JL Mil I brand "r. u rRW A!£ yiED213 words
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Advertisement1550 1915-02-08 12 Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabin* are now fitted with Electric Fane FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Electric Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mall Service Outward. Due Penang Feb. 19 Steamer. Sardinia Connecting with S.S. Mongolia Homeward. Date Steamer. Connecting Due with1,550 words
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