Straits Echo, 29 April 1915
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Title Section37 1915-04-29 1 Straits Echo Ii v DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 29th APRIL, 1915. Smile Ctfj, It (nti. No. 9637 words
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Advertisement1132 1915-04-29 1 3.1. tiang LEE V CO., t'et.ni tf K««U Ira's«■«■rssv i«awti« fa 3) a o s: TLs Doctor advisea ami recommend*. It is nourishing, inrigorating and strengthening. IIDIIOKII3IUIIII jHiiaMaiMlik m png t.Nf Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. NOW ON SHOW One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION. BANKS Chartered1,132 words
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Advertisement15 1915-04-29 1 TO LET. 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428. BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUIET HEALTHY. APPLY 53, Beach Street.15 words
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Advertisement16 1915-04-29 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.16 words
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Article1105 1915-04-29 3 SIK ROBERT BALT/8 GENIAL REMINISCENCES. “Mi Lectures Reminiscences and Letters of Sir Robert i»„lI Edited by W. Valentine Ball. (CasJeJl.J lbs.net.] q i,eie may bo greater books written this t than this collection of reminiscences v 'i letters of Sir Robert Ball, well put t! l'**Iher by1,105 words
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Article753 1915-04-29 3 When I shall have occ .sion to study that final statement of account which, as Dies Iras” assures, is so exactly worded,” one debit I foresee which already gives me mt.ch cause for trepidation. In a line boldly writ, and with some appalling figures at its753 words
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Advertisement49 1915-04-29 3 Serves the Whole Family. i'he fame of Chamberlain's Couch Remedy is world wide. It is good for the e P seated couch of the adult or the croup lc 'l whooping cough of the children. Ihe *&we bottle servea the whole family. For *M by all Diapanaarias and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement51 1915-04-29 3 Muddy Complexion. When you sea a woman with a muddy or sallow complexion and -dull eyes, you may know that her liver is out of order A few dose, of Chamberlain 1 Tablet» »'l con«t it and make her look better and feel bettei. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement211 1915-04-29 3 nnannnrnnnnnnnnnnnM3EE2EBKS3 PENANG. SINGAPORE. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR. sack's 7 4 30 1 si Rubber Factories Rubber Mills. 4V GAS, OIL 8 PRODUCER ENGINES. SEMI DIESEL CRUDE OIL ENGINES. BENTRIFUGAL 8 PISTON PUMPS. A WATER, GAS 8 STEAM PIPES FITTINGS. BELTING 8 ENGINE OIL mi r □auaannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnflDnn FOR SALE. g 0 An211 words
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Article206 1915-04-29 4 SP. Tapioca ...SSO. —sellers M. P. Tapioca 16 90 tellert Gold Leaf *64.40 Black Pepper 18.— buyer» White Pepper 35. —tellers Trang Pepper 23. buyer» Cloves 45 —teller» Iface <>t 110 nominal Mace Pickings 66. teller» Nutmegs 110 23. teller» No. 1 8.30 tales Sugar < 2 8,90 sales206 words
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Article224 1915-04-29 4 Penang, April 29. Beef et». Soup er catty 18 Roast ti 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Oi Tail each 50 Tongue 50 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork— Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Hea l m 22 Feet 26224 words
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Article1078 1915-04-29 4 Annual General Mketino. The Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of thia Bank was held at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, London, E-C., on March 30, R. J. Black, Esq the Chairman, presiding. In the course of his speech the Chairman said Gentlemen, before proceeding1,078 words
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Article873 1915-04-29 4 It was not to be thought that the annual meeting of the P.A.M. which is generally productive of much useful discussion, would pass without eonsideration of the question of the eiport duty on rubber. The method followed bv Government in basing the duty is not one*tbat873 words
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Advertisement81 1915-04-29 4 TRANSLATION. rpHE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to JL 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 insertion in the Straite Echo or the Penang Sin Poe or to be printed by the Jobbing Department of81 words
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Advertisement10 1915-04-29 4 For CLror.ic Choßt Complaints, VV llrut Peppermint (J«ro it. £d10 words
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Advertisement64 1915-04-29 4 A Parent’s Doty. Your boy is always gettiug scratched or cut ro bruised. Because these wounds have healed all right is no sign they always will. Get a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and see that every injury is cared for immediately. You can get nothing better, and blood poison64 words
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Advertisement391 1915-04-29 4 nzzduuuc one DncDimm^ucDnuG INSURE YOUR DUC Dunn Motor Cars Motor Cycles AND Commercial Vehicles with the Company that specialises in MOTOR INSURANCE. THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED (Under the auspices of the Automobile Association and Motor Union,) For full particulars regarding rates etc., apply to Agents: Sellar, Murray Company,391 words
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Article795 1915-04-29 5 Thk Pla.nt*es’ Mmtiko. We would offer our heartiest congratulatioua to Mr. W. Duncan on being unanimously elected to the chairmanship ot' the Planters’ Association of Malaya. Both by his reputation as a planter and by his personal characteristics Mr.. Duncan is well qualified for795 words
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Article124 1915-04-29 5 H.M.S. Pinafore.” Thursday, 29th April, 9.15 p m., Rehearsal for Ocbestra only. There are a few vacancies for string players. Friday, 30th April, 6.0 pm, Rehearsal for Chorus. Ladies only. Saturday, Ist May, 9.15 p.m, full Rehearsal for Chorus. The Musical Director asks us to request those124 words
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Article331 1915-04-29 5 Monday’s Execution. There was only a small attendance of the general public at the promulgation of sentences on mutineers of the sth Light Infantry, held outside the Criminal Prison last evening, says Tuesday’s Free Press. Mr. G. H. May, Chief Police Officer, read the usual statements concerning the331 words
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Article476 1915-04-29 5 His Majesty’s forthcoming tour in the Peninsula will necessarily direct attention again to the progress of the Southern Rail- wav and the part it is to play in thedevelopment of the Kingdom. It has now been decided that the town of Chumpon is to be the limit of476 words
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Advertisement199 1915-04-29 5 < Ul if) a UJ oc. -i < o UJ 0. if) if) z < < z o ffl o in gUCHANANS SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT” V-? ~*S!S~3=r BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY rr 90 -D 30 O ■o > D m > m (/> Sole Agents199 words
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Advertisement375 1915-04-29 5 99 WESTMINSTER TURKISH CIGARETTES. Above the chaos of impendiog ills Through all the clamour of insistent strife Now while the noise of arming nations fills Each throbbing hour with menaces to life I hear the voice of Progress. Wilcox YOU WANT TO SEE THE BEST PICTURES. These you can always375 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-04-29 6 Published daily (except Sundays and publio holidays) AT TUI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Out station... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo 586 Printing Department 343 A’ It. All business communications97 words
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Article1191 1915-04-29 6 If there is one subject more than another which the Government —or Governments of the Colony and the F.M.S. heartily dislike to hear discussed, it is the Widows and Orphans Fund. In fact, we wonder that the High Commissioner allowed Mr Macfadyen to bring it up at1,191 words
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Article106 1915-04-29 6 Curtailed Celebrations. To thk Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I have the honour to inform you that a telegram has been received by His Excellency the Governor from the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the effect that it is His Majesty’s106 words
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29 1915-04-29 6 The Prince of Wales War Relief Fund. April 27 By Balance $16,829.06 28 Staff of Penang Harbour Board 53.85 Balance, April 28 ...$16,883.51 Remitted to London on 24-2-15 £lO,OOO29 words
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Article907 1915-04-29 6 The Resident of Sourabaya, Mr. J. Vac den Aalst, has died of typbus. Mr. M. Barrowcliff, of the F.M.S. Department of Agriculture, has gone on long leave. Prince Sommot, private secretary to the King of Siam, has just died at his palace it Bangkok. Mrs. H. A.907 words
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Article963 1915-04-29 6 We are fighting Germany, Austria, and Drink,” said Mr. Lloyd George in mail week This studied slight to Turkey is deeply resented on the Bosphorus. Says the Malay Mail The Paris newspapers state that a woman named Poisson died of fright caused by tU hI plosion of a963 words
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Advertisement102 1915-04-29 6 LOOK for THE FLAG i on the Label. You will then know you are getting the British Brand, the Super Iced Cologne. Price 40 and 70 cents at the George Town Dispensary Ltd r» /c or\ f t > I jvi /K XT r\ v rx w PENANG, TAIP1NG AND102 words
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Article1242 1915-04-29 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. LIZERNE CAPTURED. heavy enemy losses. London, April 28 A Belgian coinmuuique confirms the capture of Lizerne and adds: Several German trenches beyond that town have been taken Six hundred German dead were counted. The booty comprises six quick-firing guns Two hundred Ger man1,242 words
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Article431 1915-04-29 7 (Router’s Service.) Copyright Telegram GROSS MALTREATMENT. LORD KITCHENERS INDICTMENT. London, April 27. In the House of Lords, Lord Kitchener, dealing with the treatment of British prisoners in Germany, emphasised that he always held German officers in respect but he had been forced with tbe greatest reluctance431 words
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Article24 1915-04-29 7 (Reuter.) London, April 27. In the House of Commons it was announced that the Budget will be introduced j on Tuesday next.24 words
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Article51 1915-04-29 7 (Reuter.) London, April 28. The Peking correspondent of the Timet i cables that he has reason to believe that the members of the filibustering party organised by Captain Von Pappenhein, military attache at the German Legation to China, together with their leader, have been killed in51 words
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Article1335 1915-04-29 7 ALLEGED THEFT. Before the District Judge, Mr. Ralph Scott, this morning, J. J. Hudson was charged with the theft, on or about April 5, of certain articles from the s.s. Cornelia which was then lying at anchor in the harbour, the goods, valued altogether at $12, being1,335 words
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Article346 1915-04-29 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram HARD FIGHTING ON LAND. TURKISH PRISONERS CAPTURED. London, April 28. The War Office and the Admiralty announce that, after a day of hard fighting in difficult country, the troops landed in the Gallipoli Peninsula are thoroughly making good their footing, effectively assisted by346 words
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Article39 1915-04-29 7 (Reuter,) London, April 28. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has dismissed the petition for special leave to appeal presented by the Uve Indians sentenced in connection with the i bomb murder mystery at Lahore.39 words
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Article30 1915-04-29 7 (Reuter.) London, April 28. The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company pays a dividend for the half-year ending March 31st at the rate of ten per cent.30 words
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Article861 1915-04-29 7 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I have been much interested in reading in your paper a lengthy letter from the of Mr. Alma Baker, who is, I believe, a Colonial gentleman living iu Kinta, with large interests in tin and rubber. We have861 words
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Article71 1915-04-29 7 (Reuter). London, April 27. The prices ruling in the Loudon markets are as follo ws: Copper. 81 Iron sheets, 15£ Yellow metal, 10 Argentine Linseed, 50/9, June and July paid. Wheats, Easier White Karachi 66/3 Sellers Red 65/6 Delhi 67/; White Bombay not offered Rosafe 64/3 Barley71 words
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Obituary38 1915-04-29 7 (Reuter.) Obituary. i General Chetwyad-Stapyltoa. London, April 27. The death has taken place, at the age of 92, of Lieut-General Granville George Cbetwynd-Stapylton, who served in Afghanistan from 1840-42 and retired from the A. r my in 1881.38 words
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Article2049 1915-04-29 8 Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. The Federal Council opened its sittings in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday morning. Present. H.E. the High Commissioner (Sir Arthur Henderson Young, x c M. o H.H the Sultau of Selangor (Sir Alaedin Suleiman Shah, x c. m. o H H. the Yang di Pertuan2,049 words
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Article424 1915-04-29 8 Major W. A. Cuscaden, formerly Inspec-tor-General of Police, Straits Settlements, now supervising musketry instruction with the 55th Brigade, 18th Division, with headquarters at Put fleet, forwards to the Free Fret* an extract, with portrait, from the Beston Mercury and Somersetshire Ut rald, of the424 words
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Article231 1915-04-29 8 Straits Times Libel Action. Mr. Still’s Explanation. Id a short leaderette on Tuesday evening, the Straits Times said Until we have an opportunity of reading carefully the full text of the judgment delivered by Mr. Justice EaroBhaw, in the action Macgregor v. Strait Times, we refrain from expressing any opinion231 words
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Article576 1915-04-29 8 One of the greatest dangers against which this country will have to guard is the offer of peace terms to Germany before the purpose with which we undertook this war has been compieteley and' perfectly fulfilled. Already the Don’t-humiliate-Germany” fanatics are raising their heads oblivious of the576 words
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Article404 1915-04-29 8 In the District Court yesterday (says Tuesday’s Straits Times there was opened before Mr. E. L Talma a case in which Jackson Oswald Davies, of Coleman House, is charged that he being entrusted with $550 as an agent committed criminal breach of trust. Accused claimed to be404 words
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Advertisement512 1915-04-29 8 Great Subjects selected from The World Famous producers, will find it advantageous to visit our Show TO-NIGHT! George Town Kinema Kuala Kanosa Thkatrb. HAS SPARED NO EXPENSE TO SECURE The Best and Most Interesting Films Our place is the Coolest Place in Town always and ever A Prime Favourite with512 words
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Advertisement11 1915-04-29 8 Far GbUdrea’a Haokiog Ooagk at Night, Waeda’.Oraat ?t»nmiit Oara la. fd.11 words
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Advertisement50 1915-04-29 8 Muddy Complexion. When you see a woman with a muddy or sallow complexion and dull eyes, you may know that her liver is out of order. A. few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablet* will correct it and make her look better and feel better. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement321 1915-04-29 8 TO LET. OFFICE AND GODOWN At No. 6, Beach Street. Immediate Entry, Apply to ADAMS ALLAN, 7, Downing Sirsu AUCTION SALE OF Household Furniture, Etc., the property of Capt. E. D. MORRIS. At his Quarters The Fort On Saturday. Ist May, 1915, AT 11-30 A.M. also 1 VICTORIA and 16321 words
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Article35 1915-04-29 9 To-day. Un Peng, from Setul i'erlis, from Trang Tara, from Madras Kedah, from Pangkor Jin Ho, from Asahau Omapere, from Singapore and Port Swettenham Hebe, from Teluk Anson Hong Mob, (last night) from Rangoon35 words
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Article61 1915-04-29 9 To-day. Kainor, for Rangoon Ngi Thye, for Kedah Thye Seng, for Merban Tong Chuan, for Kedah Hakata Maru, for Rangoon and Calcutta Alma, for Dtdi Perak, for Port Swettenham, P. Dickson and Malacca Tara, for Port Swettenham and Singapore Hong Moh, for Singapore, Hongkong, Swatow and Amoy Cornelia, for61 words
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Article201 1915-04-29 9 Overwork and worry have an evil effect on the system, and often give rise to nervousness and sleeplessness. Other signs include a weak back, headaches, and severe indigestion in time, if matters are neglected, a complete breakdown of the neivous system followsOn every band one can observe201 words
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Article848 1915-04-29 9 EXHAUSTION OF GERMAN OFFICER SUPPLY. By Colonel F. N Maude, C.B. In a recent article I pointed out that the breaking strain of any army, but more particularly of the German army, is reached when the supply ot suitable officers is at an end, and in a848 words
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Article410 1915-04-29 9 War Overprints. In the course of his periodical article in the Daily Telegraph Mr. Fred J. Milville writes Week after week brings fresh additions to the list of war provisional stamps. The Pacific Islands are proving the most prolific in these issues, and already on the philatelic410 words
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Article431 1915-04-29 9 Esplanade, 6 to 7 p m. Friday, 3Vth April 1916. 1 Selection Dandy Dan Slaughter. 2 Bal Costume Toreador et Andalouse... Rubinstein. 3 Waltz Jolly Good Fellows Wollstedt. 4 My Dream Seng Godfrey. 5 March Copenhagen Raps. The Senate of France has passed a Bill, sent up by431 words
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Advertisement585 1915-04-29 9 NOTICE, LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S FOR SikLR, Indian Im migration Fund Ordinance 1911.' 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. Forms585 words
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Advertisement26 1915-04-29 9 I POSITION UNRIVALLED IN LONDON, ENGLAND. THE LANGHAM HOTEL, Portland Place and Regent St., London* W, F \MILY HOTEL OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. In Healthy Locality^26 words
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Advertisement55 1915-04-29 9 Men may come and men may go, And accidents fill the world with woe. His cough that will ever endure Is W. E. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Which puts new life in rich and poor, And health and strengoh it doth restore; That’s why I am so very sure There’s55 words
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Advertisement295 1915-04-29 9 •s,;as.-s Y our Ba Is growing every day That is why his food is all im porta nt. A week of wrong feeding results in indigestion and a loss of weight and vitality which takes weeks of proper i feeding to put right. Baby 'should. of course, have breast milk,295 words
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Article987 1915-04-29 10 Increasing Investment Demand for Rubber Shares —Prospects for 1915 Recent plantation company reports all show that boards of directors have abandoned the extravagant policy commonly adopted in the time ot abnormal Pn fit* used to be distributed up to the hilt, with out thought either of further capital987 words
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Article366 1915-04-29 10 Either Complete Satisfaction or War Paris, March 29. As the result of a minute inquiry in political circles, the Temps Rome correspondent difiufs Italy’s attitude as follows I( is grated that Geimmy has at length succeeded in pervading Austria to negotiate direct With Icalv, but hitherto this366 words
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Article497 1915-04-29 10 Remarkable Stort of Scene and Sequel Paris, March 31. The Figaro publishes the following remarkable accouut of a scene, which it states took place in the month of August at the Hotel de Cologne in Luxembourg The German Emperor, surrounded by his Staff, was dining and awaiting497 words
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Advertisement38 1915-04-29 10 Chamberlain’s Tablets. The.<e Tablets are intended especially for disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. If you are troubled with heartburn, indigestion or constipation they will do you good. Try ihom. For sain by all Dispensaries and Doalers38 words
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Advertisement513 1915-04-29 10 BBESE The Perfect t a'. OH* Angier’s Emulsion is the most palatable, the most cream-like, the most perfect of all emulsions. Even the most fastidious take it with pleasure and it agrees perfectly with delicate, sensitive stomachs. Those who have found other emulsions distasteful should try Angier’s and note the513 words
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Advertisement11 1915-04-29 10 For Children'» Hacking Co»f»b »t Nijrbt, Word*’ Pmprrmiat G«>* 1« g<?11 words
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Advertisement668 1915-04-29 10 ABOUT PILLS. Many people have no hesitation in taking a dozen bottles of medicine in liquid form prescribed by a doctor, but view with alarm the suggestion to take a course of pills. This misapprehension is no doubt due to the impression that pills are merely purgative, which may be668 words
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Article1749 1915-04-29 11 The moment a country goes to war there are people who wish to put a stop to all freedom of thought in it. They give many different reasons for this desire of theirs, but probably they themselves are not aware of the true reason.1,749 words
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Article248 1915-04-29 11 The Innocent*’ Kaiser. LEADING GERMANS ON THE WAR. NATIONAL RGOI3M.” “All Nation) to Blame Paris, March 30. The Echo dc Varis continues its interviews on the war with prominent Germans, secured through a neutral journalist. Professor von Liszt, Professor of Jurisprudmee at the University of Berlin, said Our appeal to248 words
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Advertisement446 1915-04-29 11 HOTEL NORMAN, Penang’s Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. H.R, —In the event of change of Proprietorship, the Hotel will not be closed, but will be handed over to the new tenant a» a going concern. URGE AIRY ROOMS FACING THE SEA. Under the patronage of H.M. Judges, Medical Officers, Colonial446 words
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Advertisement92 1915-04-29 11 The Forty Year Test. An article must have exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was first offered to the public in 1872. From a small beginning it has grown in favor and popularity until it has attained a world wide reputation. You will92 words
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Advertisement114 1915-04-29 11 Milkmaid Brand Milk. Can be obtained from all Retail Stores and Dealers. Milkmaid Sweetened Condensed $13.25 per case. 29 cents per tin. Milkmaid Sterilised Milk 7.75 17 cents per large tin. 9 cents per small tin. NESTLE 8 ANGLO-SWISS CONDENSED MILK Co., (LONDON). SINGAPORE. Etc. r-i 5 'r GOODRICH TYRES114 words
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Advertisement1887 1915-04-29 12 Vs5 A w. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fob Intbndbd to SAIL. Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Eleotrio Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Singapore. (Three times a week). Mall Service1,887 words
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