Straits Echo, 17 February 1915
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Title Section35 1915-02-17 1 Straits Echo L)IL.V iHKOfcCU OF EVENTS. CIRCUITING THROUGHOUT TUB STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 17th FEBRUARY, 1915. SiAfk C»ty, 16 call. No. 3735 words
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Advertisement1096 1915-02-17 1 gliiiiNmiiiiiaiai» S WHEN ORDERING SPECIFY "Dog Head Stout." EAO It is Strenttheniftl Mid Intiuoratini. |»U TIANG Ltfc6* Co., Prnmwi <St K%nla Lumpur ■■■aanaan Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. NOW ON SHOW 5 Sealer EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUS TRATION. M One BANKS I i Chartered Bank of India. Australia1,096 words
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Advertisement15 1915-02-17 1 TO LET. 2 BUNGALOWS Nos. 142 A ana 1428. BURMAH ROAD. APPLY 53, Beach Street.15 words
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Advertisement71 1915-02-17 2 DRINK r,'- V WBBat L wtm L J I VV I SB «j&fWr'f'VlH|Rw> i8W|Pp y'jfwii flp $1$ gHi Mg lyi m is GhrI^vh ®BB|$ jj&'tp! fsms 51 IS 'til |1 4fl gyp i|P iiIH Mm iip’j ’MB mis SP m mm wm i- £s£<2 ?«3 SMK <.• 1 WM ft71 words
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Article1649 1915-02-17 3 To thk Edito* or THI 8trait$ Times. i-jjr,— VVitb reference to Mr. Choo Thian li*9 interesting letter in your i8«ue of Tif'sday last, kindly allow me to make a few remarks on the comparisons he draws between Chinese and European marriage customs. Tl ere is an old1,649 words
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Article360 1915-02-17 3 A Belated Report. The annual report ou HongkoDgfor 1913, compiled by the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Claud Severn, has recently been issued as a Parliamentary paper. We can only regard it as a somewhat archaic document, which presents, nevertheless, a useful record of the affairs of the Colony360 words
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Advertisement11 1915-02-17 3 F*t Children's Hiking Oommk *fc Nijrbt Wowli’ Qrmt Pavrpcrmiat Omr* 1«.11 words
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Advertisement232 1915-02-17 3 HUTTENBACH C« ijiff -J “.£:*> SOLE AGENTS FOR I f 'J Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival 01 THE NEW MODEL No. 10 9// A 1 m 'j A sr Vi OK £1 fifi *v ,’TfcJ ■4U< m •t 0 O PRICE LIST. HEAVY MODELS NEW MASTER MODEL No.232 words
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Article204 1915-02-17 4 8 P. Tapioca 1470 buyer» M. P. Tapioca $5.40 buyers Gold Leal »64.40 Black Pepper 18. —buyert White Pepper 34.35 talte Trang Pepper 19 no stock Cloves 41 —nominal Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 65. teller» Nutmegs 110 23.60 talee SNo. 1 9.50 tale» 2 8.90 sale» Basket 5.15204 words
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Article231 1915-02-17 4 Pbnang, Febuary 17. Bbbf cts. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 35 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head M 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36231 words
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Article1120 1915-02-17 4 Military education in Russia, while on the one hand resembling our own system of primary education in being free, is on the other strictly cunfined to the sons of those who are considered to represent the best sources from which to desire a supply of efficient1,120 words
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Article234 1915-02-17 4 Fobmbu Rbsidbnt of Kuala Lumfub (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, February 14. We regret to record that Mr. Fred Oatca died at Penyabong, east coast Johore, on the 2nd iust., of malignant malaria. He came to this country 15 years ago aud joined the F.234 words
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Article454 1915-02-17 4 Mr. P. W Gleeson, Mr. F. Pereira, and Mr. J. V. Booth have been licensed as auctioneers in Selangor. Mr. F. T. Yelge succeeds Mr G. S. Hope as Supervisor of Customs, Perak North. Mr. N. R. Jarrett, a passed Cadet, has been appointed to act as Assistant454 words
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Advertisement81 1915-02-17 4 TRANSLATION r pHE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to 1 translate any document from English iutu Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese Accounts into English Fees according to the following seal*:— (1) For translations for insertion in the Straits Echo or the Penang Sin Poe or to be printed by the Jobbing Department81 words
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Advertisement82 1915-02-17 4 Beware of Colds. Children are much more likelj to contract the contagious diseases wheu they have colds Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure82 words
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Advertisement52 1915-02-17 4 Don't Risk neumonia, Get rid ot every cold as quicsly a> possible. it is the fore-uuner ot ali j.uim n*ry trouble, and pneumonia may develop id a few hours. Take Chamberlain's Chugh Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, bur the effect is marvellous. For tale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement294 1915-02-17 4 O'DDC 0 DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC PROWC a il 1 Jfi! in K TYRES DCDj; COLUMB TREAD Made in Rka. Russia. D C n Messrs. SELLAR, MURRAY Co. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED Sole Stockists for Penang. a o LARGE STOCKS CARRIED. o uu TYRE Co., m east), n 0 SINGAPORE.294 words
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Article666 1915-02-17 5 Unless we are badly mistaken, there will be widespread commendation of the withdrawal of the Government s notification stopping recruiting for service in the army during the war. Like most people, we could not understand the motive of the previous decision. This is a big thing in666 words
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Article304 1915-02-17 5 The new name for eau-de-Cologne is s eau-de-Provence. This sweetener of tainted air was invented by an Italian apothecary to an Electoral Bishop of Cologne, who suffered from the bad smells more nume- rous than the stories of the Thousand and One Nights.” But it never conquered the universe304 words
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Article809 1915-02-17 5 This annual meeting was held on Monday, February 15, on the new racecourse, which is over 1 mile round. There wa« a large gathering of spectators, including H. H. the Sultan of Kedah. The Band of the Indra Manikam Opera Company played during the afternoon. The809 words
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Advertisement417 1915-02-17 5 J < Ul 1/3 o UJ 0£ _J < u Ul (L c/> c/> m z < z < X o D CO o to _j < 3» SCOTCH WHISKY UCHA 3«^ S'' ••SSZ&& V x g5? glasoow SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ > r a ■o 70 O ■D >417 words
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Advertisement13 1915-02-17 5 For Okildrua'd Hacicnn Co«#h at Ni«bt, Woo O>oar rtpp»rmißt C> ra It, Id13 words
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Advertisement310 1915-02-17 5 SWEET CHESTNUT TOB. i s and s 4 m Work for all men For all men rest, And a time to taste the joys of life. WILCOX QOCOC o OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOO a o o c AINC CHEANG Co.. 59, Magazine RcaJ. 5 O O We have just unpacked a large consignment310 words
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Article, Illustration98 1915-02-17 6 Pub’ ielied daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Pa ICE. Daily Local $24 p©r annum. Out station... Postage Extra. Ma i Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All98 words
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Article1291 1915-02-17 6 Whether it is due to hyphenated mediocrity, pure cussedness or sheer lack of commonBense is a question which we will not presume to attempt to decide, but it may be stated as an axiom of Crown Colony administration that if there are two ways of doiug anything the odds1,291 words
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Article35 1915-02-17 6 Homeward P. O. Mail. The R.M.S. Oriental is expected to arrive here from Singapore at 10 am. on Friday, the 19th instaut, and to sail for Colombo and Bombay at 4 p.m. the same day.35 words
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Article38 1915-02-17 6 Outward P. O. Mail. The R M S. Sardinia is expected to arrive here from Colombo at 2 am. on Saturday, the 20th instant, and to sail for Singapore and China at 6 a m. the same day.38 words
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Article905 1915-02-17 6 Mr. C. I. Carver has been appointed a member o£ the Bar Committee for Singa* pore. Mr. Harding, of Segari Estate, Dindings, has returned from leave and resumed the management of that property. We are glad to state that Mr. Jack Jennings, Managing Director of the Times905 words
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Article997 1915-02-17 6 Every year with clockwork reeuLm oldest inhabitant assures us that hot season as this I never have known 5S 1 time, however, the statement must ho’ lh where near the truth, for the heat 7° me the past week has been terrific and haVk? responsible for quite a997 words
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Advertisement183 1915-02-17 6 nnnnnnn The rose that lives its little hour Is prized beyond the sculptured flower. 9 9 nit Pieese Lubin’s Otto of Hose 99 is an exeeptionallj perfume for the handkerchief. Those who admire a breath of flowers should us! this. It is British made throughout. Free trial allowed. S:ze ozs183 words
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Article939 1915-02-17 7 outbreak in native regiment. MANY EUROPEANS killed. situation well IN HAND." Allowing official communiqud receivTbe tl.e Governor’s Private Secretary *df r0 ®t out by the Honourable Residenthas occurred in the Fl !.Ou L e w.ni Q of n th« regiment mutinied d j: ille( i a number939 words
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Article1437 1915-02-17 7 HUGE EXPENDITURE. REVIEW BY THE CHANCELLOR. (Reuter.) London, February 17. In tbe House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, who was loudly cheered, made an announcement of the arrangements between the three Ministers of Finance at the recent conference in Paris. He emphasised1,437 words
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Article95 1915-02-17 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3 —Hongkong in 1913. Chinese Marriage Customs. 4, Making the Russian Officer. F.M.3. Appointments. Death of Mr. Oates 5 Kedah Gymkhana (Alor Star.) Eau-de Provence. Recruiting in Malaya. 8. —Late War Items. 9, Optimism and Purpose. Singapore Planting95 words
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Article2429 1915-02-17 7 FIRST LORD’S REVIEW. (Reuter). London, February 15. In the House of Commons to-night, Mr. Winston Churchill, in introducing the Navy I Estimates, emphasised the efficiency of the Navy. Ready, Aye Ready. I At the outbreak of war Great Britain had a Meet with a good2,429 words
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Advertisement126 1915-02-17 7 Just What You Need. Don’t suffer for years from a disordered stomach. A few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablets will put you right. They are just, what you need. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. EASTERN n-IE GREAT LIFE ASSURANCE CO., I.TD. Hwah Okvicx —SINGAPORE. Life Assurance aad Endowment in126 words
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Article1150 1915-02-17 8 ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. Paris, February 13. A French evening communique says: There have been somewhat severe artillery 1 actions in Belgium and in Champagne. The enemy's activity in the Argonne between Fontaine Madame and Marie-Therese was only manifested in mine explosions and bombthrowing, to which we replied. The1,150 words
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Article593 1915-02-17 8 (Renter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram A ProUat hjr Italy. London, February 13. The American Note has greatly embarrassed the German Government. It is reported that Dr. Von BethmannHollweg, the German Chancellor, is going to East Prussia to consult with the Kaiser. The anger of the German people593 words
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Article597 1915-02-17 8 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. A Russian Retirement. London, February 15, 2-35 a.tn. A Petrograd commun q ie states that ou the right bank of the Vistula the fighting developing on the front from Mochow to the Myschiuetz Ostroienka road is of the character of isola ed engagmmts.597 words
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Article60 1915-02-17 8 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. Washington, February i't President Wilson has refused to L a compromise on the amendment Ship Parch.» Bill for th, the Government's ownership 0 f vessels years after the war. tw Another battle has been precipitated the Senate by a motion60 words
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Article430 1915-02-17 8 From tm Dutch Paf*** The Soer. Handeltblad learns tv Hague that Britain has again lent a 250,e00,000 francs to the Belgian oT° f ment. The interest is at 4 per cent er In America the price of grain has considerably, partly through speculation IS partly owing to430 words
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Advertisement537 1915-02-17 8 TOWN HALL '“■‘"iFeby. Friday, j f 18th AND tl9th. HENRY DALLAS rBBfIINTS M. B. SALISBURY'S CO. The Quaints IN THEIR ORIGINAL FANTASY The Quaints in Pierrot Land. Priceß $3, $2 and $l. Plans at Robinson Piano Co. 11-2-15 91 NOTICE. The Resident Councillor will Vie At Home on Thursday the537 words
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Advertisement129 1915-02-17 8 WANTED. WANTED an Indian Dispenser. Apply to GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY Ltd., 97a Penang. St- George’s Ball. gUB SCRIBE RS to the above are invited to attend a meeting to be held in th6 Penang Cricket Club on Wednesday, the 24th day of February, 1915, at 6-45 p m. sharp. BUSINESS129 words
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Article1011 1915-02-17 9 It is natural to look forward with relief and hope to the time when the war will be over but it is merely sanguine self deception o think and act as if the new peace will I pontaueously end all trouble*, including the return of war. Through1,011 words
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Article762 1915-02-17 9 Annual Export for 1914. The following are the matters of importance which have been dealt with during the past year: Rates of Pat —In the last Report the question of combined action with the •ralacca and Jobore Associations with a view to fixing a maximum wage was762 words
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Advertisement780 1915-02-17 9 FOR NOTICE. Guide to Penang, LABOUR CODE. 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance I9U.’ BT THE LATE E. F. Skertchly v r. e. s. Price 50 cents. Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy780 words
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Advertisement133 1915-02-17 9 This chap he w<»B a perfect wieck, Hi* cough was something awful; His anet-zs shook the very ro >f. His friends they murmured. Poor fool But since that time a week has passed, The poor chap’s getting well quite fast; ’Twa9 only with the aid, for sere. Of a dose133 words
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Advertisement441 1915-02-17 9 r ip /■ns .''“T* 1-4 M mess Debility TRON JELLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron Jelloids,’ the blood i* enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat441 words
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Article1080 1915-02-17 10 THEIR RELATIVE VALUE IN NAVAL WAR Br John Letland When the Formidable went to the bottom many theories were expressed as the cause of the disaster. Mine, internal explosion as in the Bulunrk and even boiler explosion an impossible cause—wore adduced by one the »riot or1,080 words
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Article615 1915-02-17 10 A QUIET TIME IN THE F.M.S. Mining Prospects. A Malay Mail representative spent part of last Thursday making enquiries as to the position of affairs in the Chinese world of the F.M S. on the eve of the Chinese New Year holidays. On the whole the impression615 words
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Article128 1915-02-17 10 Tipperary tempat-lah yang jaub, Tempat yang jauh kita pergi Tipperary tempat-lah vang jauh, Dengan Chinta di-hati. Taliek Piccadilly, Slamat tinggal Leicester Square Tempat yang jauh jauh itu Tipperary, flati sava laksana. T. T. G. The Germans in Peking are stirring heaven and earth to make trouble between China aud128 words
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Advertisement74 1915-02-17 10 Don't Cough. It is absurd to allow a cough to banc uu and sap your yitality when Cbamberlaiu's Cough Remedy will cure ran. You don't know where a persistent’ cough will land you. You cnn’t afford to allow your throat and luuur to ttecorae diseased wheu it is such a74 words
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Advertisement778 1915-02-17 10 i The Cause of much Suffering. H 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 c.:iinents disturbing the Heart and778 words
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Article1004 1915-02-17 11 Id the exciting times preceding the fateful boom of 1910, experts galore predicted that the price of rubber would go on rising whilst self-constituted experts [calculated prices for jears to come and prepared scales and elaborate tables in order to give to the whole business1,004 words
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Article544 1915-02-17 11 Whichever way the war goes and for the purpose of the following discuasion it is convenient to assume that contingency to be a completely open affair—one thing appears to be quite inevitable, and that is, that public and private associations and clubs will have to544 words
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Article209 1915-02-17 11 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —I shall be very much obliged if you will publish the enclosed list of subscriptions to February 13th to the Queen’s Work for Women Fund. Mrs H F Clodd $25, Mrs Leggatt $5O. Mrs Michell SlO,209 words
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Article132 1915-02-17 11 To THi Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, —Please find subjoined for publication in your columns, first list of contributions towards the above Fund, as received by the Agent of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia aud China at Kuala Lumpur, who is acting as Hon. Treasurer132 words
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Advertisement341 1915-02-17 11 D4YID CORSAR 8 SOM'S Well-Known Extra Navy Canvas, No. 0. SANDIL»SDS. BUTTERY 8 Co. The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the above Corporation, and is now prepared to acoept MARINE fi* FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43.341 words
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Advertisement40 1915-02-17 11 A Forty ie»n’ Tot. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been curing coughs and oolds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity every year. What better reoommendation is required t For sale by all Ifcspensenes and euired r Kalers40 words
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Advertisement10 1915-02-17 11 For Chrooio Cheat Complaint*, Wend*' Great Pepperaaint Oere, la. fid10 words
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Advertisement193 1915-02-17 11 OCDC 0 n DOC DOC DOC X)ooOOC BY ROYAL m ”5 appointment. Contractors to: THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. o A O n o A ALL Government Hospitals IN THE i Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. IT K Vi NiNJDjR r ED AND ALL Leading Hospitals193 words
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Advertisement1789 1915-02-17 12 fe ft Fob o. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD, Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Electric Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Outward. Due Penang. Steamer. Connecting with S.S. Feb.1,789 words
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