Straits Echo, 15 March 1915
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Title Section35 1915-03-15 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE (IF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT TKE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 16th MARCH, 1915. S***le Co»r. N uati. No. 5935 words
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Advertisement1034 1915-03-15 1 WHIM ORIERING SPECIFY Dog Head Stout.” A m It is Strengthening and Invigorating, E s*l« Agent» TIANG LEE Co., 5 Pewmq A KwiXa Lumpur 'S161 ‘ipj"TC 181 I W* B ?7 89U }Pt aiofl 9 HI '8dU.Vpj.09g oo v Na r iaoa 3ao«g e£g jo euiBa oqj •Q 100 81,034 words
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Advertisement50 1915-03-15 2 DRINK m y f tV .-L V A w?M* toNbS RH| Sspi E9L$i? »4 isa £SR Wol m Nan S5» BggajK?^ *j“ -©P *3: irl m Mm ESi wm -V ■B *25 M^pf vfeg»agE? ’viiu>i' #1?? r\ <$ Y THE m m m m so LE AGENTS: BRAND Kvfcf LTD.50 words
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635 1915-03-15 3 The Argonne ajtd Verdun. It will no doubt be noticed by the attentive reader of the official com mit'tiques that the French, while laying pre# emphasis upon the refusal of the <_j, rmaus to pursue their original advantage —or what they described as an635 words
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Article357 1915-03-15 3 Evidence or European Bank Managers. On Friday in the second police court, Singapore, at the resumed hearing of the case in which Boey Lian Chin and Lim Tian Siong, atone time directors of the Kwoug Yik Bank, Ltd now in liquidation, are charged with criminal breach of357 words
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Article663 1915-03-15 3 Whatever be the explanation, there can ;be no doubt that Japan has ceased to show any consideration to China, and this eounj try is being made to feel the misfortune to 1 the world that the present European conflict is proving, because there can be no doubt663 words
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Article259 1915-03-15 3 We have received the calendar of the University of Hongkong. Since its opening in 1912 the University has been most successful and there has been a large attendance of students, chiefly Chinese. The root idea of the University is to provide a place for higher education where259 words
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Advertisement9 1915-03-15 3 r r Chrome Cheat Complaints, Wwi»' Great P*pr*reiit Oere,9 words
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Advertisement454 1915-03-15 3 ■zz&nzzzznrzL.zz: 1\ 4jJ JL Li FEMALE MEM' fVS 1 >v .A 7 ■*CINE Throughout the many stages ii woman 9 life, from p-.e.ish girlhood *1 rugh [i| womanhood, motherhood, to the declining years c t ole I.ge. there no 1«. Lt c r milder, or more eifective medical companion to454 words
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Advertisement47 1915-03-15 3 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain's Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. Por sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement334 1915-03-15 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.334 words
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Article3217 1915-03-15 4 The Court Martial. FRIDAY’S PROCEEDINGS. Wben the Court Martial resumed on Friday morning two sepoys, Ibrahim aod Suleman Khan by name, were placed in the dock and charged with joining in the mutiny and being absent from the lines until captured on March 3. The case for the3,217 words
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Advertisement42 1915-03-15 4 Trouble Averted. That little cold and 9ore throat of jours must bechtcked at once or it may develope into somthmg worse. Take a few do>es of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.42 words
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Advertisement549 1915-03-15 4 m 1 I HUf r-r Ml X:-‘~ ■.v. *< hiiTfr '•’’>< /vie si v j 5 °'>- IV.I ft Sfjs\ l O s' xs "*S£a \<& */< i a.. '!>:-■.'• ti■••'■•.': Ss «e»js 3 >t T'--' I v '^Ni.v, Ml i ;vv v til) t K ff til y v549 words
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Article983 1915-03-15 5 Interim Preferred Ordinary Dividend Declared. The third ordinary general meeeting (adjourned from December 22nd, 1914) of the Eastern Smelting Company, Limited, was held in February at Cannon Street Hotel, London, E.C., Sir Ernest W. Birch, KC.MG. (chairman of the company), presiding. The Secretary (Mr. F. C. Bell), having983 words
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Article342 1915-03-15 5 Telegrams to Java Papers. As the French 1915 levy is sufficiently trained, the 1916 levy is now to be called lUp In as agreement with Japan, China has concurred in the present lease of the Southern Manchurian railway being extended for a period of 19 years. In342 words
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Article522 1915-03-15 5 AN URGENT APPEAL TO ALL BRITISH SUBJECTS. To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, On the 2nd of M irch I cabled (o Sir Ernest Birch to ascertain if the War Office or Admiralty would accept subscriptions towards au Air Fleet Fund On the Bth522 words
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Advertisement193 1915-03-15 5 < U 1 a Id K -J < u Id Q. t/> (0 < z < o 3 m MAH SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ i x> IS whisk \t X SCOTCH iames suav^t-~jfSZ xx to u 70 O "D > BLACK WHITE D m > o </> -I193 words
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Advertisement413 1915-03-15 5 SWEET CHESTNUT TOE. i s and i s a; MS>R.n JC>li m mm Work for all meu— For all men rest, And a time to taste the joys of life. WILCOX If you want to se8 the most thrilling detective drama ever produced come to The Electric Polyscope. To-night! To-night!!413 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-03-15 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.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 A r B.— All business communications97 words
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Article1065 1915-03-15 6 At the present time, if arrangements which stood good in mail week have not been countermanded, very considerable reinforcements are crossing the Channel to join the British Expeditionary Force now Sghtiug iu France and Belgium under Field-Marshal Sir John French. These are the first drafts from Kitchener’s Army,”1,065 words
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Article107 1915-03-15 6 MOKE REBELS KILLED AND CAPTURED. The Hon’ble Resident Councillor forwards us for publication the following copy of a telegram received yesterday from the Private Secretary to H. E. the Governor: Since the last communication seven more mutineers have been captured and three others killed.” A report of the107 words
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Article63 1915-03-15 6 Mrs. L. E. P. Wolferstau, wife of the Adviser to the Kedah Government, writes us that the Kedah War Fund has dow been closed and that Bhe is sending Home $4,943. This sum includes the collections made by Mrs. Wolferstan herself in North Kedah and by Mrs.63 words
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29 1915-03-15 6 Mar. 12 By Balance $5,187.77 13 Pupils of Penang Free School* 18.00 Balance Mar. 13 $5,205.77 Remitted to London on 24-2*15 £lO,OOO29 words
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Article846 1915-03-15 6 Dr. T. Hill Jamieson, of Penang, who was when the mail left staying at Colwyn Bay in North Wales, expects to return to Penang on May 28. Mr. J. R. Nicholson, c.m.g., is appointed a member of the Singapore Pilot Board to fill the vacancy caused by846 words
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Article959 1915-03-15 6 Rather alarmist rumours, some of them quite circumstantial as to date and place, have been floating down here lately from the Western Siamese Malay States. Frankly, we do not believe a word of them and would advise our readers to adopt a similar attitude of scepticism and inoredulity.959 words
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Advertisement217 1915-03-15 6 WAR MAP OF EUROPE The Daily Mail War Map is the Clearest and most Comprehensive War Map ever Published. It exhibits at a glance the relative geographical positions of the belligerent Powers, with their politics 1 groupings and main strategic positions and of communication, and is supplemented by a striking217 words
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Article1240 1915-03-15 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. described by the EYE-WITNESS.” London, March 13. The “Eye-Witness” with Headquarters tribes' the British victory at Neuve Chapelle. A Terrific BomktrdBMt. The battle began at 7-30 on Wednesday morning with a bombardment of the enemy’s position by a large number of guns and1,240 words
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Article1059 1915-03-15 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copy right Telegram. SEVERE FIGHTING IN FLANDERS. London, March 13. Field-Marshal Sir John French, in a bulletin issued to-day, says A little further progress was made today by the seventh division towards Aubers. The fighting was of a severe nature as the eneuay was strongly1,059 words
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Article56 1915-03-15 7 {Reuter.) Londen, March 12. The London market prices are as follows Iron, sheets, 14*. Linseed, 48 9 paid, 54 9 sellers, 53 3 buyers. Cotton seed, 152/6. Wheat, dull, unchanged. Lead. 21*. Tin, 187. Iron, 59/6. Linseed oil, 29/6 paid, sellers. Shellac, dull, August 64/6 sellers. Cocoanut oil,56 words
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Article194 1915-03-15 7 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING At tbs Annual General Meeting of the Sungei Gettah Rubber Estates, Ltd, held at the Chamber of Commerce at noon to-day the following were present:—Hon. Mr. R Young (Chairman), Messrs. James Sellar, L. M. Bell, A. R. Thornton, Cheah Eng Lye, F. T. Reid,194 words
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Article69 1915-03-15 7 Perak Member» at Ipoh. {from Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, March 15. The Perak members of the M. 3. V. R. arrived at Ipoh to-day. They were met at the station by a contingent of the M. S. V. R and, preceded by the State Band, proceeded69 words
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Article53 1915-03-15 7 Would-be Town Guard writes to us suggesting that the members of that body should have a green khaki uniform instead of plain khaki. They would thus be easier to distinguish. The same correspondent wants to know if men who reside a few miles from the town, can53 words
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Article166 1915-03-15 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3. —The Military Situation in the West. China and Japan. Kwong Yik Bank Case. HongkoDg University. 4. —Singapore Mutiny: Friday’s Review Governor Inspects Naval Force and M. S. V. R. 5. —Eastern Smelting. From Dutch Sources. Air Fleet166 words
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Article624 1915-03-15 7 A Great Success. The Howitt-Phillips Company continued tin ir successful career m Penang on Saturday night by providing a most excellent perfo; inance of that well-known and rollicking faice, “What The Butler Saw.” This play has boon advertised ns a screaming farce and a “scream all624 words
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Advertisement83 1915-03-15 7 3NT OTICE. THE vacancy for a Cashier haa been filled. Applicanti are thanked. MANAGING EDITOR, Straits Echo. THh GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Usai> Okficb: SINGAPORE. L:fc Assurance and Endowment in All Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES Financial Agent» for Penang. SELLAR, MURRAY CO. I ocal Office: No. 7,83 words
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Article825 1915-03-15 8 Copyright Telegram. Further Particulars. Paris, March 13. The British victory at Neuve Chapelle has excited enthusiasm here where it ic regarded as u important advance Details received from Boulogne state that there war i ffective preparatory work by the Freuch heavy guns which forced the Germans to825 words
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Article674 1915-03-15 8 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Auxiliary Cruiser Lost. London, March 13. The Admiralty announces that the auxiliary cruiser Bayano has been lost while on patrol duty. Wreckage and bodies were found on the 1 ith instant and the circumstances poiut to the Bayano having been torpedoed. Four officers674 words
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Article758 1915-03-15 8 The Triumph tn Action. London, March 14. The Daily Telegraph' correspondent at Mitylene telegraphed on the 11th instant that he bad on that date visited the battleship Triumph, which has been seventeen times in action, has fired two thousand rounds, been hit fourteen times but not damaged758 words
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Article1053 1915-03-15 8 DIED FOR HI3 COUNTRY. t March 14th, 1757. t John Byng was the type of the correct e officer of his day. The fourth son of Admiral Lord Torrington, the hero of Malaga and 1 Cape Passaro —no very desperate sea-fights t —he was captain at three-and-twenty,1,053 words
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Article161 1915-03-15 8 VOLUNTARILY CAUSING HURT. Sikh Drill Instructor Charoid Before Mr. G A. Hall, District Judge on Saturday Manggal Smgh, SergeanJ Major and Drill Instructor to the Local Police Force, was charged by Fakir a recruit, with voluntarily causing hi*t. According to the story of prosecutor, he went out161 words
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Article114 1915-03-15 8 Abdul Rahim was to day charged before Mr. A. W. B. Hamiltou with the theft of a teu-dollar note belonging to his friend Glioor Meab, on the 20(li ultimo. It appears that both had been living together in the same house at Bridge Street. On the evening114 words
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Advertisement507 1915-03-15 8 TOWN HALL Messrs. Charles Howitt and A. Phillips, With their Powerful Company of 15 Picked Artistes PRESENT TO-NIGHT AT 9-15 The Great Domestic Drama BY Mrs. Henry Woods, EAST LYNNE. I? Booking plan open at ROBINSON PIANO CO. IN THE MATTER OF THE MALAYAN ROBBER COMPANY LIMITED.” At an extraordinary507 words
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Advertisement383 1915-03-15 8 Mary had a little lamb, Asevtryone doth know, And Mary had an awful cold, Her poor frame rattled so. But Mary also had good sense, Of that you may be sure She’s well and strong again—all thanks To Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. NOTICE. Penang Auction Mart. BY ORDER OF THE383 words
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Obituary303 1915-03-15 8 Obituary. 94r Gc*rf« T«r*sr. London, March 13. The death is announced of Sir George Turner, noted for bis leprosy research. [Sir George Turner, M.B, entered the Civil Service of Cape Colonv a? Medical Offie-r of Health, in 1895. Ha was fora while Medical Superintendent of the Pretoria Leper Asylum, but303 words
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Article211 1915-03-15 9 8 P Tapioca tales M. P. Tapioca ...$5.85 tales Gold Leat ...164 40 Black Pepper 18. —buyers White Pepper 31.50 sales Trang Pepper 24 37£ tiles Cloves 45 tellers Mace 110 nominal. Mace Pickings 64- —sellers Nutmegs 110 23.50 sellers No. 1 9.50 sales Sugar < 2 8.90 sales211 words
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Article229 1915-03-15 9 Penang, March 15 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 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet 26 Tongue 36 Mutton229 words
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Article1115 1915-03-15 9 THE PANICKER CASE A Singapore Opinion. In these strenuous days a good deal passes unobserved which at other times would excite close attention and arouse warm discussion. The Panicker case is of great interest to planters throughout Malaya, aid we are pretty sure that there will be1,115 words
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Advertisement815 1915-03-15 9 NOTICE. Guide to Penang, LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.' BY TUB LATK E. F. Skertchly,, f. e. s. Price 5 O cents Worth a Dollar a copy-"} SOLI) AT ST 11A ITS ECHO” OFFICE Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the815 words
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Advertisement82 1915-03-15 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) For translations for in ertion in the Straite Echo or the Penang Sin Poe or to be printed by the Jobbing82 words
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Advertisement634 1915-03-15 9 wm 4S 3* f Every Mother would feed her Baby if she could BUT frequently the breast-milk is deficient in quantity or quality, or absent altogether. This, however, can often be rectified if the mother herself will take Glaxo three times a day—made rich and strong and taken hot or634 words
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Article1212 1915-03-15 10 CROSS-CCRKENTS IN THE MONARCHY. WHT T*E CoNSEKV AT I V E 8 HoLD HaOK. [The following article it from a Hungarian correspondent. who is particularly wellinformed as to political life in Hungary and at to the significance of recent events In the last few weeks, the future1,212 words
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Article554 1915-03-15 10 Burma has a number of grievances which require immediate attention. The local Chamber of Commerce have drawn up a list which they wanted to place before th« Viceroy on the occasion of his proposed visit. But owing to the war the visit has been postponed and on554 words
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Advertisement9 1915-03-15 10 For Hacking Co«gk *t Night, Qr»»l r*Dp*r«ii»4 Car* la9 words
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Advertisement52 1915-03-15 10 lot Medicine MadeA better medicine can not be mad* than Ch inr*berlaiu’6 Cough Remedy It relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature iu restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides it contains no opiates and is perfectly sale to take. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement286 1915-03-15 10 w »*.Mi 6— -w i. *4. MAM/VtrW.H-IOM 1 3.TihMC ;< :*<AV<a HUTTENBACH Bros. C» ROYA SOLE AGENTS FOR TYPEWRITERS Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival 01 THE MEW MODEL No. 10. n Sf. m m WAl e mk s Sfli <e ri TL» •v.y V 'H *4-5>b 5 ?8$286 words
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Article1052 1915-03-15 11 Bt a Loudon Lad. I The other day I turned my steps to I Westminster. I had been reading in I Froissart how long-legged Englishmen I half a tqousand years ago were fighting at I Ypres, at Lille, at Arras, on the Lys—all I over the very1,052 words
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Article871 1915-03-15 11 BUICIDES AND INSANITY IN ANTWERP. 11 i Gibmax Extortions. I Amsterdam, January 26. The Telegraaf of last night published a remarkable article from a correspondent in Antwerp describing the situation there, and especially speaking of the epidemic of suicide and insanity which, he says, has broken871 words
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Advertisement510 1915-03-15 11 HOTEL NORMAN, Penang's Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. N.R. —In the event of change of Proprietorship, the Hotel will not be closed, but will be handed over to the new tenant aa a going concern. LARGE AIRY ROOMS FACING THE SEA. Under the patronage of H.M. Judges, Medical Officers, Colonial510 words
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Advertisement62 1915-03-15 11 A Life Saver. It is safe to say that Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved the lives of more people and relieved more «•offering than auy other remedy in existence. It. is known all over the civilised world for its speedy cures of o ramps in the stomach,62 words
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Advertisement75 1915-03-15 11 A Family Necessity. Every Family should be proved with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all timei. Sprains may be cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.75 words
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Advertisement197 1915-03-15 11 OCDC 0 DOC DOC DOC DOcsoCDOC BY ROYAL “5 APPOINTMENT. Contractors to: THE ADMIRALTY, THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE. o r\ 0 o n n O rs ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. RA s I fl A AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT The197 words
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Advertisement1755 1915-03-15 12 A S' 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. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD For Intended to Sail. Steamer. Mall Service. Outward. Due Penang Mar. 181,755 words
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