Straits Echo, 9 August 1915
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Title Section35 1915-08-09 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. TUE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AMD THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, MONDAY, 9th AUGUST, 1915. Sii|k Co»y, II crati. No. 17935 words
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Advertisement1056 1915-08-09 1 Ml N'i M M mm Steel. fl'C 111 =4 i? .2 Q Jj *d &0 s.u •’i I A««*t»i TIANO LEE V CO., P«r.»ng V Ktt»U Lvapvr. For Cars on Hire Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. BANKS. > WE ARE SPECIALISTS1,056 words
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Advertisement17 1915-08-09 1 XO LET. 1 BUNGALOW No. M2B. BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QOIET V HEALTHY. APPLY 53, Berne A Street.17 words
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Advertisement23 1915-08-09 2 DRINK M r gM t V m L\ nf CONNOISSEURS THE Kfei rag cb BRAND a ■v '■X SOLE AGENTS: t LTD., PENANG.23 words
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Article960 1915-08-09 3 Thk General amu Hia Home. Perpignan, July 6. In the trsnr coining from France,” a■ the inhabitants say amusingly (for we are in tbn Pyrenees Orieutales, the French Catalan), Rivet-altes strikes the eye, after the lagoons of this part of the Mediterranean—immense ibailow lakes which960 words
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Article922 1915-08-09 3 Poor little Webb was heard shouting Come on, the King’s as he lay dying. He will not be forgotten by the old regiment. These words are quoted from the letter of an officer of the Ist Battalion of the King’s (Liverpool) Regiment. The incident is of922 words
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Advertisement46 1915-08-09 3 Sick To-d&y, Well To-morrow. y° u dull and stupid, are bilious 1 c r ,ut 'P*ted, take a dose of Cbamber*a tablets before going to bid. They ri v* w bat you need, and you will be all to-morrow. For sale by all Diepen- Md Dealer..46 words
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Advertisement576 1915-08-09 3 BAD BREATH. THE TONGUE IS THE INDEX. Your breath is foul. You do not perceive it yourself. You are like a person who is always among the oils and varnishes you get used to whac is to many people a most obnoxious smell. It is most disagreeable to those with576 words
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Advertisement78 1915-08-09 3 What an anxious time has the mother with a growing family to look after. Generally one or the other is ailing, has caught a chill, or is feverish. With a bottle of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE in the medicine chest the worry is much diminished. A dose or two of78 words
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Advertisement549 1915-08-09 3 Weakness Debility IRON JELLOIDS,* the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against dinilatfc effects. After a course of Iron ‘Jelloidsv’ the' J WAod is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other549 words
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Article478 1915-08-09 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bukit Mertajam, August 6. At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court, be- tl fore Mr. G. A. Hereford, on Tuesday, a s Hindu boy named Maruthamutu was n convicted of cheating in respect of one a bicycle valued at $45, and sentenced to a478 words
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Article501 1915-08-09 4 Thb Calcutta Srason The effects of the terrible European war have so far not appreciably been felt in tbe Indian metropolis, and during the cold weather just past racing has attracted the attention it always does. Tbie, however, says a writer in the Bloodstock Breeders' Review, has501 words
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Article1089 1915-08-09 4 Thb Local Situation. We had no fault whatever to find with the speech of Mr. Darbishire at the anniversary meeting a few days ago. It seemed to us self-evident that, when th 6 local head of a great commercial bouse stood before the I audience in military1,089 words
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Advertisement267 1915-08-09 4 1. 0 HOTEL. In Aid of the War Relief Funds. Wednesday, Nth August, lO p.m. American Cabaret BY The Misses Woods ADMISSION FREE ft Rote Collection during the performance. EYE-SIGHT RESTORED. AN INFALLIBLE REMEDY for all aorta of eye diseases. It cures Cataract, Glaucoma etc. without knife. No failure, no267 words
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Advertisement14 1915-08-09 4 For Children'! Hacking Cough at Night, Wooda’ Great Pep per mint Cure, la 6d14 words
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Advertisement91 1915-08-09 4 nrmmwAT LAEAW ft CO., It, PENANG. GREAT SALE CONTINUES DAILY THROUGHOUT AUGUST. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. GREAT SALE OF Ladies Millinery, Outfitting, Woollen Coats. GREAT SALE OF Ladies Blouses, Fancy Neckwear, Hosiery. GREAT SALE OF Special Ladies Shoes, Dressing Gowns, Skirts. GREAT SALE OF Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Shirts, Pyjamas, Waterproofs. Window91 words
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Article989 1915-08-09 5 Fifty-one years ago yesterday was signed the Geneva Convention, whereby civilised nations guaranteed the neutrality of all who tend the sick and wounded in war time. The movement which led to the great Convention originated with Henri Durrant, a Swiss gentleman who acted as a volunteer nurse at989 words
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Article842 1915-08-09 5 Pbilimineby Bjk*eirt. The preliminary enquiry into the case against Tan Kim Hoe, a schoolmaster of St. Xavier’s Institution, who was charged with the murder of Cbin Kim Shin, a pupil and boarder at the same institution, was resumed this morning before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the842 words
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Article83 1915-08-09 5 The following F.M.S. appointments are gazetted: Mr G P Bradney to be Director of External Audit, S S and FMB. Leave has been granted to Dr. A Reid. The leave of Mr E Burnside has been extended. Raja Kamaralzaman to be an Assistant Collector, Tatnpin district. Messrs L83 words
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Article42 1915-08-09 5 Monday, 9th August, 1915. Esplanade, 6 to 7 a.m. 1 Selection... Moses in Egypt Rossini 2 Schottische Queen of tbe Ball Ernsh 3 Waltz Queen of the Heart Waldteufel 4 Poppies Japanese Romanze... Metet 5 March Regimental Two Step Stern42 words
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Advertisement534 1915-08-09 5 < 111 (/> o 111 K -I < O Ui CL (/> z < z < z u Z3 CD o i/> _i < gUCHANANS SCOTCH WHISKY rSfe-s**! K OlASOOW* SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" BLACK WHITE v mejurril t ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY 44 09 P- 1 PO •s ■0534 words
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Advertisement359 1915-08-09 5 Smokers of discrimination always select J3he GARRICK SMOKING TOBACCO It has the distinction of invigorating the nerves and brain of the business man. IN weakness, neurasthenia CONSUMPTION —> CHLOROSIS burn Does not or the irritate throat. L?Ao 8* s Use HEMOGLOBIN Deschiens All doctors agree that this vital lnai* of359 words
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Article118 1915-08-09 6 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Tale gram In Every Part of the Line. Petrograd, Augu-t 9, 2.40 a.tn A Petrograd offi :ial announcement states In the direction of Riga we dislodged the enemy from the region between the Rivers Dwina and Eckau All enemy attacks on Kovno and Ossowiecs118 words
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Article34 1915-08-09 6 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, August 9. The death took place on Sunday of Mrs. de Basagoiti, who had been a resident in Singapore for the last 54 years.34 words
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Article52 1915-08-09 6 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, August 9. Mr. Justice Whitley, in the Johore Supreme Court, gave judgment in favour of Wong Ah Fook, Ex-Managmg Director of Kwong Yik Bank, in his action against the Johore Government respecting the gambling concession granted to him by the late Sultau52 words
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Article42 1915-08-09 6 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 9. Mr. J. L. Burgess, of Pulau BiDtang, ba9 beeu killed iu action in the Oameroons. Sergeant Cbamplin, the well-known boxer of the K. O Y. L. I., has been killed in Flanders.42 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-08-09 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT TH ft CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Stroot, Penang Price. Daily Local $24 per aanam. Outstation... Postage Extra. Hail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CXBLI ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 580 Printing Department 343 .V S All buaineaa communication*97 words
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Article526 1915-08-09 6 Nothing quite so thorough as the Russian evacuation of Warsaw has taken place since the great-grandfathers of the men who are now fighting so tenaciously set fire to Moscow and began the process of bringing about the downfall of Napoleon which was continued at Leipsic and culminated at526 words
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Article873 1915-08-09 6 The Hon’ble Mr. C. W. Darbishire, of Messrs. Paterson, Simons Co, was in Penang to-day. The Governor has appointed Lie it. W. G.; Bennett, R.N.R ,to act as a deputy to the Poit Officer, Singapore. Mr. C. N. Maxwell, British Agent in Trenpganu, is returning to his873 words
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Article839 1915-08-09 6 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Friday and Siturday last others t'ron the same journal’s issues l of Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday appear on page 8 of this issue A Press Offence. M. J. P. L. Koning, Editor of the839 words
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Article786 1915-08-09 6 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. AN OFFER BY GERMANY. REJECTED BY RUSSIA. Petrograd, August 8 The Bourse Gazette learns from an unimpeachable source that the Kaiser made an- offer of peace to Russia last week through the King of Denmark. The answer sent by Russii was that there could786 words
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Advertisement337 1915-08-09 6 ANNUAL L. t i_E NOW ON r' P By Jcve! Whit a fa!! of j Prices during this Sale, i am not going to stay a moment longer or i w II lose the B rgains. A w m K*C e z Penang 8 Ipoh. MHHKB)«HRKr?.2as3nunnnn&&msi**3( B M B Weinberg’s337 words
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Article2671 1915-08-09 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUSSIANS STILL FIGHTING. STUBBORN rearguard actions. London, August 6, 8.45 p m. A telegram from Amsterdam states that further particulars regarding the fall of Warsaw are given ia to night’s Berlin communique which says that after the Russians had been eipelled from the2,671 words
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Article620 1915-08-09 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RENEWED ACTIVITY. ATTACKS IN ARGONNE. London, August 6, 5.45 p.tn. A Paris telegram states that the Germans displayed considerable activity and are evidently desirous of kaeping tbe French busy in the different sections. All the German movements were easily replused The Crown Prince’s620 words
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Article365 1915-08-09 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS. THE ALLIES’ PLANS. Nish, August 6. The Allios aro now conducting important negotiations in the Balkans with a view to establishing an agreement between the Balkan States and then an entente between the Balkans and the Allies. The latter in i-3e365 words
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Article357 1915-08-09 7 The following articles will b 9 found on our outside pages Page. 3. —ln the Country of Joffre. Art and the War. 4. —Bukit Mertajaui Cases. Racing in India. Service and Slackers. 5. —St. Xavier’s Tragedy. Random Notes. 8. —Late War Items. Parish Hall. Trouble in Klang. Chinese Runs357 words
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Article803 1915-08-09 8 From Dutch Sources. TbS following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:— Sir E. Grey's Message to America. A New York cable states that Sir Edward Grey has sent an anniversary message to tbe American press as follows: "The reasons which led803 words
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Article367 1915-08-09 8 Bill.ia.bd Tournament. The following were the results of the drawings and the handicaps for the billiard tournament at the above Hall: Cba-mpionswip. C H Coombs bye Frank Aeria 7 W N Fletcher C A Williams J W Boyle P M Langan 7 R A Monteiio S A Nicholas367 words
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Article232 1915-08-09 8 Kieishamen on the War Path. The nkisba pullers of Kiaog are having things entirely their own way these days, writes a correspondent of the Malay Mail, and causing much vexation and annoyance to the long suffering public by their highhanded and daring methods. At noon on Monday,232 words
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Article168 1915-08-09 8 Kota-Bahru,- August 2. A reward of $6OO for each of tfeo five rebel chiefs has boro offered, as the result of which Peughulu Adam and Bratrirfl Teteng have bem in the h&trdrof the Government Pĕnghtilu Adam, cm the advice of his friend, surrendered himself and afterwards reUdĕtbd assistance168 words
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Article301 1915-08-09 8 To the Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, On Saturday I reoeived tbe following letter signed Hindus Committee but with no other means of identifying the writer: We have tbe honour to inform you that on tbe 4tb instant the Government had been advertised in tbe piper301 words
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Article366 1915-08-09 8 Alleged Cheating A Tamil, named Joseph, was this morning arraigned b?fore the Third Magistrate on a charge of cheating in respect of six cups of coffte. The accused stated he could not say whither ho was guilty or not. He had three cups of c >ffee and366 words
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Article217 1915-08-09 8 Manifesto by Artists and Literary Men. Paris, July 6. A certain number of Spanish professors, musical composers, painters, sculptors, and writers have published a manifesto, of which the following is an extract: We, without any other claim than that our live» and consciences are devoted to217 words
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172 1915-08-09 8 Aug. 4 By Balance $28,699.69 5 A. F. Richards, I*. Buntar 10.00 Subscription by the Subordinate Staff of Messrs. Presgrave Matthews, July account 20X0 F. C. Ebbels, monthly subscription 25.00 Three Musketeers, subscription 45.00 6 Anonymous 25 00 Amount collected by A. L.172 words
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Article70 1915-08-09 8 Aug. 3 By B&lanee ..»< $2,737 05 5 H. de Z Lmcaster... 25.00 F. C. Ebbels. monthly subscription 15.00 O. B Pike, 7th contribution 25.05 7 Half proceeds of Sale of Race Horse, The Milky Way 126.00 Amount collected by the Ladies of Penang and Province Wellesley70 words
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Article184 1915-08-09 8 Pktaling Street Tragedy. The Pang Buu Club, of 60, Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, was the scene this morning of a frightful tragedy in which a Chinese met bis death and two others received most serious injuries, says Saturday’s Malay Mail. j It appears that at about 3184 words
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Article102 1915-08-09 8 i The following is the Agenda of the Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be hefd to-fio rrow: Bcimm for Special Meeting. 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed- 2. To ptss the rest of Building By laws with suggested an endraents Business for Ordinary102 words
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Advertisement500 1915-08-09 8 NOTICE. WANTED. A PATROL CHBdrt for Marine Department, Penang. Under 46 years of age. Sea txDerience. Preference given to certificated officer. Personal application to be made to Harbour Master, Penang any day between 10 30 a m. and 12 noon in Marine Offioe Pay at $7 per day. HARBOUR MASTER,500 words
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Advertisement9 1915-08-09 8 For Ohronta Cheat Complaint*, Wood*’ Groat PeppermintOere la. 6d9 words
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Advertisement501 1915-08-09 8 KTOTICE. LABOUR CODE, 1912, F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911 Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must U sent to the Office of the Deputy ControlW of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. f NOTICE. In the501 words
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Article1137 1915-08-09 9 1 MANY TEARS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE Sultan’» Fa*«will Rimption. The Singapore evening paper hai been "I favoured with the following account of the farewell given by the Sultan of Pahang in j honour of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Brewster On Monday evening, July 26, Hi» Highj1,137 words
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Article580 1915-08-09 9 Fubtxi* Amendments and Additions To Local List. A Government Gazette Extraordinary dated Thursday contains the following particulars of alterations and additions in the list of goods already proclaimed, the exportation of which is prohibited to all destinations other than the United Kingdom, British Possessions and Protectorates— The following580 words
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Advertisement401 1915-08-09 9 CHIN SENG CO.. LTD Northam Road, Farquhar Street Penang Road, Penang. Dealers in Motor Cars, Carriages, Jinrikishas, etc. A Fleet of most Up-to-date Cars for Hire Day and Night. For everything in connection with the above come to us We guarantee complete satisfaction in the execution of all orders. Under401 words
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Advertisement66 1915-08-09 9 Arc You Goinf on Journey? Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be packed in your hand luggage when going on a journey. Change of water, diet, and temperature all tend to produce bowel trouble, and this medicine cannot be secured on board the train or steamship. It may sare66 words
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Advertisement419 1915-08-09 9 By To Royal the Court Appointment of Spain. Prom a Doctor connected with the Royal Court of Spain Madrid. I am very pleased to state that the English product, Glaxo (the special Infants' food), has given excellent results in every instance where I have recommended it. It is very easy419 words
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Article930 1915-08-09 10 Floods and Fokbsts The daily papers hare told us every day for over a" week past now of the horrors of the disastrous floods in Kwangtung, especially at Canton itself, and iu Kwangsi; and within the past two days we have heard of floods.also at Changsha and930 words
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Article1010 1915-08-09 10 Bt a. Ta»THFtJL Tony. In Germany, as a wag said all». \verboUn and nothing could better illustrate the difference between th German and British nations than th manner in wlrch their respective Govern m-ntaenvisage tho economic straits of war the German Government has d a edict prescribing1,010 words
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Advertisement29 1915-08-09 10 Keep It H&niy. Immediate relief is necessary in attacks of diarrhoea. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrboai Remedy should always be on hand. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.29 words
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Advertisement238 1915-08-09 10 Lf9OOQK£Sr*MKrC£ T»IJXr«SB HUTTENBACH B™, C o. SOLE AGENTS FOR ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival oi THE NEW MODEL No. 10. r a n m «m, v, a ffj Qr»»..T,a in lit* 3» Ste\ «ft ViST- »5. ra /4 IS 2 9 m 2/f PRICE LIST HEAVY238 words
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Advertisement9 1915-08-09 10 For Chronic Cheat Complaint*, Woode' Great Peppermint Cere li.9 words
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Article1280 1915-08-09 11 Yiblbing Capacity of Olb Tbbbs —Rvbber Street Pavinb Outbids Red Crobb Hospitals. How much rubber an Hevea tree of mature age, growing under favourable j conditions, is capable of yielding is one of the problems yet unsolved in connection with the industry. Apart from a few wellregulated experiments1,280 words
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Article386 1915-08-09 11 Although very few people seem to have thought of it, behind the question of ammunition supply lies the consideration how far the game is worth the candle. It has been said that in their late operations the French expended four million shells in a month, and386 words
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Article209 1915-08-09 11 It is indisputable that Sweden, which resolved to maintain the strictest neutrality, has not yet shaken off that fear of Russian aggression which has dominated her foreign policy for so many years. The relations between the two countries are excellent, but it is this fear, based upon the209 words
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Advertisement309 1915-08-09 11 the secret to health RESTORING. BOOKS of adric*, given by Dr. K. C. Da««, a physician of over GO years’ experience in the above subject, can be obtained post free from the following places: PENANG RUBBER 8TAMP Co., 40, Church 8tr*et, Penang. THE FRIEND OF THE PUBLIC Co 49, Lahat309 words
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Advertisement73 1915-08-09 11 Teething Children. Teething children hare more or lees diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, All that is necessary is to give the prescribed dose after each operation of the bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system. It is73 words
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Advertisement56 1915-08-09 11 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy because it relieves cramps in the stomach and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they can compound. It can be bought from any chemist. A bottle will keep for years, and no home is complete without it, For56 words
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Advertisement153 1915-08-09 11 JOC JOL jocdcdcdoc BY ROYAL m 3 APPOINTMENT. Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. n o ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL m s r fi m AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT The World. U n o 0 Milkmaid153 words
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Advertisement1452 1915-08-09 12 P. 40. S.N.C° 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. Mail Service Outward. Die Penan? Aug. 20 Steamer. Connecting with S.S.1,452 words
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