Straits Echo, 8 March 1915
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Title Section36 1915-03-08 1 Straits Echo f AH V CHRONICLE OF EVERTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATE* MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAV, Blli MARCH, 1916. Un, It call. No. 6336 words
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Advertisement1092 1915-03-08 1 W1IN OmtING SPECIFY 'Do* Head Stout." m 5" It h Strcngthenifif And InTigoratint, W* a m,I! TIANG LfcE ft* Co., Pena*} A Kwila Lumpur^ aaoDDaaaiiai aaooaa Georgetown Motor Garage 7*, Penang Road. NO W ON SHOW One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION.^ ■< BANKS EMPIRE ’’The Little Aristocrat" 251,092 words
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Advertisement16 1915-03-08 1 TO LET. 2 BUNGALOWS Nos. 142 A and 1428. BURMAH ROAD. APPLY S 3, Batch Strict.16 words
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Advertisement99 1915-03-08 2 DRINK e* ml 1 Mpl f Up ip! »W| mA J ®ssP? iCi «R EjBs&Bßjfc r i I>U g&Sg Pp*k sestet -'4 rSipt --3 PWM-118 f4?| pc-* yl Ups Mr tf .y JlSSg*: ifii 5 s ?y Star' J f«k i mm mh Wa lp MiMkF 3M §m k&yi fe99 words
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Article583 1915-03-08 3 Arris» Six Month»’ Was. At the en<l of half a year of war it ia natuial to take stock and balance account-* Neither ou our own side nor that of the »neniv is there much of a profit to show The eutri s in each firm’s books583 words
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Article421 1915-03-08 3 In the columns of a contemporary it is claimed that a company in the 8 h Bittalion of the Lincolnshire Regiment. who marched 28* miles in seven hours and a half bold *he record for marching. This feat was. however. surpassed last Aeril by the detachment of the421 words
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Article417 1915-03-08 3 Bir Edward Holden, speaking at the annual meeting of the London City and Midland Bank recently, admitted the common people into the arcana of finance. He explained in detail the care and thoroughness with wh'cb Germany had prepared to meet the shock to credit which the outbreak417 words
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Article508 1915-03-08 3 “No Prisoner s." Kttthless German Brigade Order. There also came a Brigade Order that all French, whether wounded or not, who fell into our ban s should be shot. No prisoners were to be made. The above is an extract from a German soldier’s diary, a Lc-irnile of which is508 words
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Advertisement10 1915-03-08 3 Far Okildm’a Hacking <3omgk at Word.’ Qraafc rappro»'»* <'**• 1« < 110 words
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Advertisement641 1915-03-08 3 ZK^2asr!<£m:<7ZF.r. A lit*. <■ TfcTf? **-L. C£ a. iczcrzzi. FEMALE MEDiX Throughout the many stages Ci woman’s life, from ?»c ish gL-ihccb .1 < >*fh womanhood, motherhood, to the declining years ci ;e. there no i titer, milder, or more effective medical companion to worm a-folk than t‘r. r.?t35'C G641 words
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Advertisement43 1915-03-08 3 Treble Averted, That little cold an! sore throat of yours iru a t at once or it may develope into sonathing worge Take a few do»es of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement399 1915-03-08 3 Weakness Debility TRON ‘JELLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen I 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 of Malaria and other diseases.399 words
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Article199 1915-03-08 4 8 P Tapioca ...$4.80 buyer» M. P. Tapioca ...s6. —tellers Gold Le&t ...$64 40 Black Pepper 18. —buyers White Pepper 34 25 teller* Trang Pepper 24 37$ tales Cloves 45 tellers Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 04. —sales Nutmegs 110 23.50 sales (No. 1 9.50 tales Bugar < 2199 words
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Article228 1915-03-08 4 Penang, March 8 eeßf 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... 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton228 words
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Article433 1915-03-08 4 No? one seems to know whether the Austrians mean to launch another puoitive expedition against Serbia or intend ti remain content with the results of their previous efforts For mv part I should think they have got enough to do to save themselves from punishment without trying433 words
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Article155 1915-03-08 4 Pathetic Story of a Paris Musician It may have been a strange and tiagic coincidence. Some will believe there was more in it than that. The husband of a Paris lady violinist, himself a musician, left for the front shortly after mobilisation. His Christian name was Remy.155 words
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Article389 1915-03-08 4 The value of music has been recognised bv the Chilian Government for other than the military purposes dwelled upon so enthusiastically by Mr. Kipling. When a small-pox epidemic ravaged Valpa-aiso seven years ago, t! e authorities were urged to make vaccination compulsory, but they fear, d to389 words
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Advertisement83 1915-03-08 4 TRANSLATION rpHK UNDERSIGNED undertakes to X translate any document from English into Chinese aud vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. Feos according to the following scale:— (1) For tianslatious for m-ertion in the Strait* Echo or the Fn.ang Sin Poe or to be printed by tbo Job! ing Department83 words
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Advertisement584 1915-03-08 4 Charles HOWITT A PHILLIPS Dramatic Comedy Company. WILL OPEN IN THE TOWN HALL, PENANG, On Thursday, March 11th, WITH WHEN KNIGHTS WERE BOLD.” Friday, 12th, ••MILESTONES.” The Latest London Success. Saturday. 13th, The Screaming Comedy, “WHAT THE BUTLER SAW.” Overture 9 p m. Curtain rises 9-15 prompt. Booking plan opens584 words
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Advertisement446 1915-03-08 4 PROWORNIK MADE IN RUSSIA u V 4r O o *1 A U <£ *w rfo c Fgr > c 4f Up' :.!i/ FROM ALL GARAGES OR SELLAR, MURRAY CO., PENANG. rs»;v**ra.r~3WA ji»rc-.<i urznaca EYE-SICHT RESTORED. An infallible remedy for ail ports f eye diseases Ir cures Cataract, Glaucoma etc. without446 words
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Article1325 1915-03-08 5 Tom Wei«ht. ] - [Bt Tom Wei«ht.] I —mot qui vout park -have just been reminded thoughtlessly by a daughterperson of a Birthday. I have a new tobacco pouch which I certainly shall not put in the place of my ragged but roomy old friend. She —the daughter-person—remarked a remark to the1,325 words
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Article176 1915-03-08 5 In accordance with the suggestions raised by the committee members of the above Association, at the meeting on last Saturday night, a programme was drawn up for the coming two months’ talks and addresses. The items include alternate devotional and literary talks, preceded by an176 words
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Article117 1915-03-08 5 Presobave Cup tor March. The following is the result in connection with the competition for the above P T Allen 1 down SF B Martin 2 W R Armstrong 3 A M Sellar 3 C B Redway 4 F Duxbury 8 Messrs C Tlßeatb, E R Henderson,117 words
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Article281 1915-03-08 5 Following are the agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed; 2. Any special business the President may bring forward; 3. Questions 4. Some bills to be passed 5. Applications to join Provident Fund; 6 Tenders for erection281 words
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Advertisement399 1915-03-08 5 < id </) a id Q£ -J < U Id Q. (/> </> W z < z < X o 3 ID o </> Ruchanans SCOTCH WHISKY I X *eBSBB£ n OflO<W*_ olasgow SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT” BLACK WHITE *„V|. 1' ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY rt> "0 O ■o >399 words
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Advertisement10 1915-03-08 5 For Chronic Che»t Complaint», Wood»' Or*»* r*pp*r«i»t Oar* 1» M10 words
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Advertisement264 1915-03-08 5 SWEET CHESTNUT TOE. i s and i s 1 BiPO Work for all men For all men rest, And a time to taste the joys o! life. WILCOX Lest you forget! Think to-day, and speak to-morrow and Say what is well, and do what is better.” DON’T FAIL TO CALL264 words
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Article, Illustration96 1915-03-08 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” j Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 SB.— All business communication* should96 words
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Article1270 1915-03-08 6 One of these days we shall have an Attorney-General of the Straits Settlements who will be a devotee of the quiet life and then, paradoxical as it may sound, we may hope to get a few legal reforms executed. We are not going to say anything unpleasant about1,270 words
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Article86 1915-03-08 6 We have received for publication from tho Hon’ble Resident Councillor the following copy of a telegram received from the Private Secretary to H.E. the Governor yesterday One capture reported to-day, the 7th March. The findings and sentences of the Court Martial on 11 mutineers will be promulgated86 words
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Article891 1915-03-08 6 Mr. Pall Singh is appointed deputy to the Veterinary Surgeon, Malacca. Capt. J. G. Cheney left for the F.M.S. this morning by train on a business visit. Mr. F. C. Lean, partner in Messrs. Haefeld Co., has returned from leave. Mr. Fleming, who used to be D.891 words
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Article1049 1915-03-08 6 One of our colleagues on the Free P who doubtless knows what be i a t about, opines that most of these \l\ l women could be cured if they would T take one good, steady, and impartial W? 7 their husbands.” It is a very good thing1,049 words
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Advertisement254 1915-03-08 6 M Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all Ye know on earth, and all ye need to know.” rr wnt p Turkish Towel?. «3 -i i > "S JUST UNPACKED BEAUIIFUL ENGLISH MADE TOWELS at truly low prices. EXTRA THICK AND DURABLE. Sizes :—5O ins. by 27 ins. at 75254 words
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Article1166 1915-03-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. OPERATIONS OFFICIALLY DESCRIBED. London, March 6. The Pres» Bureau publishes a despatch from Vice-Admiral Carden, who «tates that the bombardment of the Dardanelles was continued on the 3rd instant and subsequent days. Skirmishes with the Enemy. The battleships and seaplanes were active despite1,166 words
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Article808 1915-03-08 7 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMANS SUFFER SEVERE REVERSE. r Paris, March 7. The communique, issued last night* states North of Arras our counter-attack in t the region of Notre Dame de Lorette eonJ tinued to make progress. 3 The Germans, who brought large forces into action there,808 words
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Article85 1915-03-08 7 Prospectus Issued. London, March 6. The prospectus of the British Dyes, Limited, has been issued. The authorized share capital is .£2,000,000 The Government will advance £1,500,000 against four per cent, debentures. Sir Mark Oldroyd is chairman of the company and Sir Frank Adam, with Sir Gilbert85 words
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Article43 1915-03-08 7 (Reuter.) London, March 7. At a meeting of the Indian Association in London a resolution was carried in silence, the members standing up, expressing profound sorrow at the irreparable loss sustained by India by the death of Mr. Gokhale.43 words
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Article79 1915-03-08 7 (Reuter.) London, March 5. The London market prices are as follow»: Copper, 631. Rubber, 2/s*. Linseed, Argentine, 47/6. Wheat, easier, White Karachi 58/9 Delhi 59/-, Rosafe 59/6. Hemp, 27J. Lead, 21. Tin, 183. Iron, 57/3. Linseed Oil, 29/6. Shellac, steady, March 62, May 63. Coconut Oil, 48 48,79 words
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Article148 1915-03-08 7 THE ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipob, March 7. At the annual meeting of the Federated Malaj States Chamber of Mines, Mr. Alma Baker waß elected president for the ensuing year and Mr. R. P. Brash rice-president. Mr. F. C. Mair, the retiring president, in148 words
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Article756 1915-03-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMANS DRIVEN BACK Petrograd, March 7. A communique states: “On the left bank of the Niemen the German* have been driven back behind the railway station at Simno. The Germans were also driven back in the Liepuny district. Obstinate fighting continues in the756 words
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Article699 1915-03-08 7 YESTERDAY S FIELD DAY. The Peuang Volunteers who are at present being mobilised, together with the Cadet Corps and a party of the Malay St ites Guides, had a field day yesterday m trniug in the vicinity of the Chinese 1 Cemetery at Mount Erskine, which proved to699 words
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Article32 1915-03-08 7 Mar. 5 By Balance $1,770.84 6 Proceeds cf sale of a deck chair on s.s, Atsuta Maru, £l4 120.40 Balance Mar. 6 $1,891.24 Amount previously acknowledged 8,323.80 Total $10,215.0432 words
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Advertisement63 1915-03-08 7 WANTED AT ONCE. A CASHIER; must have good references and be smart at collections. Hood salary to suitable man. Security $2,000. Apply by letter to THE MANAGING EDITOR, Strailg Echo. THE GPE.v; LIFE ASSURANCE CG., LTD. Hbad Officii:— SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment in Ail Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES63 words
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Article754 1915-03-08 8 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Easajr’i Heavy Losses. Paris, March 5. This afternoon’s communique states “We captured the greater portion of an advanced trench at Notre Dame de Lorette, taking 150 prisoners. The Germans again bombarded Rbeims Cathedral. “We repulsed two counter-attacks at Vauquois aud made fresh progress,754 words
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Article629 1915-03-08 8 Paris, March 6. The afternoon’s communique states There have been lively artillery actions between Nieuport and Ypres. Our progress yesterday in the ravine north-west of Baausejour caused the Germans last night to make a fresh counterattack which we repulsed. “There has been intermittent cannonading from the Lys629 words
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Article355 1915-03-08 8 London, March 6. Pegoud, the famous French looper, has been decorated with the military Medal of Valour for his achievements in bringing down German Taubes. The Feat of the Thordis.” London, March 5. The Admiralty confirms that an examination of the collier Tkordie shows that the vessel355 words
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Article55 1915-03-08 8 Liverpool, March 5* The exports of cotton amount to 7,000 bales and the imports to 219 bales. The stock is 1321 bales. At Manchester there is a moderate iu- quiry for Indian and China shirtings and light fabrics. There is little doing however. 1 1 The market55 words
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Article66 1915-03-08 8 London, March 6. The Board ef Trade returns for February have been published Imports showed an increase of £3,215,163 over the corresponding period last year. Experts decreased by £15,084.860 The increases in imports were accounted for by food, drink and tobacco to the extent of .£7,119,226 and raw66 words
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Article90 1915-03-08 8 Appeal Allowed. (From Our Oum Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 6. In the Court of Appeal, judgment was delivered in the Panicker v. the Public j Prosecutor. The appeal was watched with considerable interest by the members of the planting community. On a majority decision of the Court,90 words
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Article2159 1915-03-08 8 TRIAL OF THE ACCUSED. DnriAL of Charges. The Court Martial resumed this morning (says Friday’s Strait* Time») before Lieut Col. C. W. Brownluw, RG.A, MtjorH. Harris Edge, sth Shropshire Light Infantry and Capt. L. Bail, sth L’gbt Infantry, when the trial ot the Sepoy Kasulah, charged with2,159 words
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Article224 1915-03-08 8 Wfllison’s Circu. had a big crowd on Saturday night, every seat in the vast tent being occupied, and the management are more than pleased with the good business ot the past week. The show went with a swing from first to last, not a dull mom ent all224 words
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Advertisement76 1915-03-08 8 A Family Necessity. Every Family should be proved with Chamberlain's Pain Balm at all time* Sprains may be cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lime back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and cheßt and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.76 words
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Advertisement12 1915-03-08 8 For Children*! Hacking Comgh at Night, Wood*’ Qr*«t Pacperiniat Oar# la fi12 words
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Advertisement314 1915-03-08 8 At every word a reputation dies. So sa.ng the poet in long ages past. And this is just as true to-day as then,’ For some men lose their reputation fast. But there are bright exceptions to the rule. Where reputations always will endure Especially is it so, I do maintain,314 words
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Obituary163 1915-03-08 8 Obituary. Tke Carl of Cadog&a, London, March 6. The death has occurred of the Earl n r Cadogan 1 01 [We take the following from Who', Wi George Henry, 5th Earl of CadogUn p c J.r h L d a hereditary trustee ’of rh" British Museum, was born on May163 words
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Article1573 1915-03-08 9 Plantation Crops for January—Extent of German Rubber Industry The Share Ida ket Val d'Or Results. > Although u«t very active, the raw rubb*r market remains tolerably firm, and even higher prices are spoken of in some quarters. maintenance of present Talues will how- erer, ensure very sitisfactory p-ofi's1,573 words
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Article375 1915-03-08 9 lbs. The Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Ltd 16.078 The Biieh Rubber Estate, Ltd. 12,130 The Merbau Rubber Estate, Ltd. 5,555 duunitra Consolidated Rubber Es tate. Ltd. 26,636 Bukit M-*rtaj tin Rul b-r Co Ltd M 7.844 Titping Rubber Piantitions, Ltd. 42,0uU Buugei Siput Rub< er Plantations, Ltd375 words
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Advertisement540 1915-03-08 9 FOR S^IjE). Guide to Penang, BT THE LATE E. F. Skertchly, f. e. s. Price 5 0 cents. Worth a Dollar a copy/*) SOLD AT STRAITS ECHO OFFICE AND AT lilE SAVE-U-TROUBLE FIRM THE London Directory (Published Annually.) Enables traders throughout the World to communicate direct with English Manufacturers Dealers*540 words
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Advertisement317 1915-03-08 9 I NOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.’ I EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for317 words
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Advertisement295 1915-03-08 9 \J w Your Baby is growing every day That is why his food is all important. A week of wrong feeding results in indigestion and a loss of weight and vitality which takes weeks of proper feeding to put right. Glaxo contains the correct proportions of flesh-forming and bone-making materials295 words
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Article1869 1915-03-08 10 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Loudon, February 4. Germany— bo unaccustomed to naval successes—has become drunken on the trivial success achieved by two or three of her submarines which stealthily sneaked through the North Sea to the Irish Sea and there torpedoed a cross-channel steamer or two, chased1,869 words
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Advertisement52 1915-03-08 10 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Couch Remedy It relieves ♦be lungs, opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature in re«torine the system to a healthy condition Beside-, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement258 1915-03-08 10 HDTTENBACH B,»» C o. SOLE AGENTS FOR ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival or THE NEW MODEL No. 10. J* A r w. «QYAl mm mm J (J s' n i y n go* i I 7} V si L/. mri M a Bi a ie ■>258 words
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Article1299 1915-03-08 11 Professor Morgan his done tbe cause of f I the Allies and the cause of civilization a a I krreat service by translating into English the a I German Kriegsbrauch im Landkriege I The importance of this book is that it gives I the highest official1,299 words
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Article712 1915-03-08 11 We are disposed to doubt the wisdom at this moment of the very detailed proposals with which the Lib“ral Press in this country ate discussing the question of a readjustment in the Balkans. But there can be no d ff reuca of opinion ab<«ut the712 words
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Advertisement559 1915-03-08 11 HEALTH RESTORER. Book of Advice by a medical man of many years experience in Health Cul'ure sent free of charge on application. Effective results are sure to be obtained. Supplied by The Penang Rubber Stamp Co., 40, Church Street, Penang The Friend of The Public Co., 59, Lahat Road, Ipoh.559 words
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Advertisement62 1915-03-08 11 A Life Saver. It is safe to 6av that Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera aud Diarrhoea Remedy has saved the lives of more p«opl9 and relieved more suffering than any other reme lv iu existence It is known all over the civilized world for its speedy cures of cramps in tk® stomach,62 words
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Advertisement203 1915-03-08 11 •'>'?(•) 8“ x?(. rooc DOC DOcdooOC BY ROYAL ”8 APPOINTMENT. Contractopa -to: THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE. o n n o n o ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. mm 1 T* M A Hi Kfcp® WA AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT203 words
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Advertisement1936 1915-03-08 12 5» S 3 Wireless Telegraphy, lilted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fa as FREE of Charge and each berth is forniahed with an Eleotrio Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAYICATION CO., LTD, Fob Intended to Bail. Btbameb. Hnflapo/e (Three times1,936 words
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