Straits Echo, 16 August 1915
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Title Section37 1915-08-16 1 Straits Echo 1 WILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. UKUUTIM6 THROUGHOUT TM STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, MONDAY, 1 th AUGUST, 1915. Single Copy, 10 ccnti. No. 18437 words
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Advertisement1006 1915-08-16 1 'j*rf«D*'f v|«a)| /0 *a«w*,l ‘*oo n in onvix ■MWWW Til I l 8 8= Ths Doctor adrise* and rtooaa- mends. It is nourishing, invi- gorating and strengthening: r ■i«n! For Cars on Hire Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. (BANKS WE ARE1,006 words
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Advertisement16 1915-08-16 1 TO LET. 1 BUNGALOW No. I42B. BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUIET V HEALTHY. APPLY 33, Beach Street.16 words
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Advertisement17 1915-08-16 2 DRINK I RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.17 words
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Article1620 1915-08-16 3 Frederic J. Haskin - By Frederic J.Haskin. Field-Marshal Lord Roberta once said that j war wai 10 per cent, fighting and 90 per j cent, marching and trench-digging. The j 1 hardihood and agility of Tommy Atkins in the field is based largely upon a recognition i of this fact.1,620 words
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Article358 1915-08-16 3 Wo must recognise what we owe to war, said Professor Patrick Goddes at King’s Collego, London, recently. “Observe its (ffect on the youths iu khaki who fill our streets They are better set up, 1 manlier, than they were. “Most dramatic of all to me, in my358 words
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Advertisement581 1915-08-16 3 “GUARANTEED” UNDER THE PURE FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. On every bottle of Dr. Morse s Indian Root Pills sold in tbc United States of America there is placed an extra label, bearing a number and the wo'd “Guaranteed which denotes that the proprietors of Dr. Morses581 words
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Advertisement73 1915-08-16 3 Teething Children. Teething children have more or less diarrhoea, which can be controlled by giving Cbamberla n’8 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. It73 words
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Advertisement57 1915-08-16 3 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea* 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,57 words
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Advertisement467 1915-08-16 3 Weakness Debility TRON ‘JELLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron Jelloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases.467 words
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Article2339 1915-08-16 4 -r- o -I T3 O ODD" S' 'TO B T) e a* IB c fD C3» 5 P ST 2 «T b “lag's g h 2.J 5 2 H oSago? 5 :r<* lc-??=-rc3fe.Sp S clg-’isf 5 a ’Tr' 3, g.7-.rgVg g-e f s c fsS I 5 !!.§>2,339 words
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Advertisement199 1915-08-16 4 THE GOVERNMENT ADVISE YOU TO PRACTISE ECONOMY WHITEAWAY LAIDLAW’S GREAT SALE will help you to do so. The Opportunity is yours to supply Future Wants at a Decided Saving. SALE ONCES A YEAR. •X ''4 «5 Ndkerch You cannot fail to be satisfied with the value here portrayed. Always to199 words
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Advertisement264 1915-08-16 4 «tRwmnini nnwi hi in FOR SALE. PALMS, Ferns, Creepers, Potplmts, etc. The popular Bungalow collection:— 2 Canna8, 2 Crotons, 2 Hibiscus, 2 Croepers, 2 Ciadium, 2 Giant Cladium. 2 flowering Shrubs, 2 Bigonias, 2 Ground Lillies #5 CO. Outstation orders well packed. 15, Northam Road, Penang. NOTICE. LABOUR CODE,”1912, F.M.S264 words
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Advertisement396 1915-08-16 5 < Ui (/> o UI K < o Ui (L to < X u 3 CD o </) _i < UCMANANS SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ jigggss JAMES OIASOOW* •H >■ BLACK&WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY "D 70 O ■D > r o pi > m t/> Sole Agents396 words
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Advertisement12 1915-08-16 5 For CbildreQ’d Hacking Cough at Night, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cure, la 6d12 words
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Advertisement322 1915-08-16 5 Proa all Ckemista, Smokers of discrimination always select GARRICK SMOKING TOBACCO SHwaC."**S L.t' 0» •5 L *AD It has the distinction of invigorating the nerves and brain of the business man. Does not burn or irritate the throat. In WEAKNESS, NEURABTHENIA CONSUMPTION CHLOROSIS Use HEMOGLOBIN Deschiens All doctor® agree that322 words
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Article2492 1915-08-16 5 UNDESIRABLE COMPANIES IN SINGAPORE Denounced by Sir Evelyn Ellis. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Thursday afternoon, at which there were present H E the Governor (Sir A H Young, KCM G), H E the-General Officer Commanding the Troops (Brigadier-General Dudley Ridout, CMG), the Colonial2,492 words
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Article41 1915-08-16 6 (Retitcr's Service.) Copyright Telegram. The Pope's Contribution. Amsterdam, August 15. According to a Munich paper, His Holiness the Pope has sent 10,000 marks towards the relief of the sufferers m East Prussia, whose Bad fate he deplores.41 words
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Article63 1915-08-16 6 French Repre*entations. London, August 15. Upon learning that the latest Order prohibits the exportation of any British coal, except under a licence, the French Government immediately sent a high official to Lftidon to represent the complete dependence of France upon English coal. Every assurance has now63 words
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Article44 1915-08-16 6 Reassuring Statistics. Paris, August 15. The crop statistics are very reassuring. The ci op of 1915 was gathered in less time than that of 1913. Notwithstanding the lack of agricultural labour, the indications are of an average wheat yield. Oats are abundant.44 words
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Article52 1915-08-16 6 Latin-American Conference's Appeal. Washington, August 15. An appeal to Mexico by the LatinAmerican Conference has been published. Without any intimation of armed intervention it calls on the Mexican leaders to meet somewhere in Mexico, or on neutral ground, to adopt the first steps necessary for the constitutional reconstruction of52 words
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Article146 1915-08-16 6 Reservists Called Up. Paris, August 15. A telegram from Athens states that a Royal Decree calls up to the colours the men of Class 1915. Mr. Venizelos aad the Kiag. M. Venizelos had a further audience of two hours of King Constantine. It is stated that146 words
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Article, Illustration96 1915-08-16 6 Published daily (except Sunday a and public holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penaag Puci. Daily Local $24 per rmtimi» Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLB ADDKBBB ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 •V. ti. All bcrnau communication*96 words
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Article550 1915-08-16 6 If what we hear is true, the censorship of cinematograph films in Singapore is rather a perfunctory business. That is a matter id which we hare a certain legitimate concern, for films passed in Singapore may in the ordinary way reasonably be supposed to be fit and propor550 words
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Article871 1915-08-16 6 Dr. Lim Boon Keng’s provisional appointment as a member of Legislative Council is gazetted. Mr C. E. F. Sanderson, managing director of United Engineers, will be leaving for home shortly. Bishop Cardot comes by the s.s. Japan to the Straits, aod will be absent from Rangoon till871 words
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Article1034 1915-08-16 6 San Marino, the tiny republic whose neutrality in the war between Italy Austria would h »ve been a practical impossi bility, has now definitely taken sides witl. Italy and sent, 200 young men from her smai population to fight as Volunteers under tin Italian flag. Sir Arthur Markham,1,034 words
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Article599 1915-08-16 6 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. AUSTRIAN DEMONSTRATIONS REPULSED. Rome, August 14, 2.25 a m. A communique, issued in Rome, states that a series of Austrian demonstrations on s the Isonzo were easily repulsed, including a f surprise attack on the Carso plateau on the ni 8 ht of599 words
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Advertisement421 1915-08-16 6 If y:u arc concerned in the everlasting struggle to make every d S«ar do the v/ork cf it is vitally important you should take advantage of the reduced prices wc offer to-day. a >#/ Remember it is not a Sale of Cheap Goods, but Good Goods Cheap. Penang SIpoh. S421 words
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Article1288 1915-08-16 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUSSIAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Petrograd, August 14, 2.25 a.m. An official announcement, issued in Petrograd, states that south-east of Mitau the Germans ware driven back across the River Aa. The Russians continue to press the enemy in the direction of Dvinsk and Vilkomir, despite1,288 words
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Article291 1915-08-16 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. CRITICAL SITUATION. GERMAN PLANS. London, August 13The situation in the Balkans is of engrossing interest, as it is believed that the Germans are contemplating the reinforcement of diplomatic efforts by an invasion of Serbia, hoping thereby to come to the aid of the Turks291 words
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Article258 1915-08-16 7 SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. LOSS OF THE BARBAROSSA. London, August 13. It is reported at Mytileue that after sinking the Keyr-ed-Din Barbarotta, a Turkish gunboat, and a transport, two submarines went inshore and shelled a column of troops marching to Gallipoli. A Heavy Blow. The destruction of the Barbarossa is258 words
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Article574 1915-08-16 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ATTACKS IN THE ARGONNE. Paris, August 13, 5 p.m. A German attack on Artois was easilv repulsed. i The Crown Prince’s army again attacked at various points in the Argonne. Every attack was defeated after a lively struggle. Paris, August 14, 2.25 a.m.574 words
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Article1182 1915-08-16 7 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Thursday, Friday aud Saturday last: Holland aad the War. A Dutch soldier on the frontier of Brabant has been wounded by a German bullet which was probably meant for a smuggler. Heer Schroder, Editor-in-chief1,182 words
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Article467 1915-08-16 7 The preliminary enquiry into the case against a Chinaman, named Chong It Leong, who is charged with tho murder of Chian Si Choon at No. 14 Acheen Street Ghaut, on March 8 last, was commenced this morning before Mr. E. E. Colman in the Second Court. The467 words
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Article32 1915-08-16 7 Aug,l2 By Balance $4,004 34 14 Flowers sold at the Crag by Misses I. Magi 11 M. Milne 3.85 Balance, Aug. 14 $4,068.19 Amount previously acknowledged 13,457.11 Total ...$17,525.3032 words
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Article2764 1915-08-16 8 Penang Ladies Rifle Club. A Most Suooebwbl At Home. At Kambong Bbaru last. Saturday the members of this Club wore At Home” to all those who chose to avail themselves of the invitation. No individual invitations were issued, and, cons dering this fact, it is pleasing to be able to2,764 words
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Article176 1915-08-16 8 Tbe> following proclamation by the Governor appears in the Government Gazette issued on Thursday :—Whereas by the Volunteer Ordinance 1888 (No VII) it is, amongst other things, enacted that it-shall be lawful for the Governor to accept the services of any persons desiring to be formed under176 words
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Article154 1915-08-16 8 The report on the working ef the Bill* of Sale Ordinance, 1886, during the year 1914, states that in Singapore the fees collected during the year amounted to 1230 against an,estimate of 1220. In 1913 the fees amounted to 1233.75, and in 1912 to 1211 26. In154 words
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Article136 1915-08-16 8 The Hon. Treasurer of the Chinese Widows and Orphans’ Institution, Perak, begs to acknowledge, with many thanks, the receipt of the following subscriptions towards the Canton Floods Relief Fund 1st Instalment from the Chinese Widows and Orphans’ Institution $137 30 Mr H Gordon Graham, of Sungkai 50.00136 words
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Article535 1915-08-16 8 Now that the Defence Bill has been passed by the Legislative Council, and that a most influential movement has been inaugurated in the F.M S. for adoption of the same principles there, we may be permitted a few words of more or less personal explanation. There is535 words
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Article291 1915-08-16 8 e Tennis Tournament Tbo following ties have been fixed foi Wednesday, the 18th inst ir Championship 8 H Waugh vs M K Whitlock >t AW Harries mCC Rogers. e Mixed Doubles. t Miss M Pritchard and G Savage vs Mr and Mr* J P Souter Mrs Deanys291 words
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Advertisement33 1915-08-16 8 Keep It HiiUy. I hi 'no li. ito relief in neoe-»8arir id attacks of diarrbun. Chamlnrlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhce i. ILeinudy thould always boon baud. For silo by alt Di«penaariaa and De&'ers.33 words
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Advertisement611 1915-08-16 8 NOTICE. j HE undersigned, mho holds a Govern. 1- mcnt Certificate of Competency ha* opened a private mixed English School J 214, McNair Street, Fees very moderate p R F. AUGUSTUS Penang, 14th August, 1915. 479a NOTICE. LAHAT MINES' LIMITED. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) Messrs. cimppei 0 f i PO h611 words
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Article977 1915-08-16 9 The Real Crown Prince.” Newnee. 2«. 6d. net.] At a time when a supeifluity of rather cheap ridicule is being expended on the Crown Prince, and more serious charges are constantly levelled at his head, we welcome this honest attempt to deal truthfully with his oharacter and career. As977 words
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Article985 1915-08-16 9 We are a email community—so small that we hover on the border-line. This is shown by the fact that our frieuds spuak of the village,” while our enemies invariably mention the settlement.” But as we can boast of a general eto.e and a post-office even the most985 words
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Advertisement10 1915-08-16 9 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Care la. 6d10 words
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Advertisement381 1915-08-16 9 lllllillllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllß ■0 Don’t mix Milk with Baby’s Pood ANY Baby Food that requires the addition of milk is obviously not a complete food for Baby. There is something lacking which milk is required to supply. There is only one perfect food for Baby—his mother’s milk. But if this is absent,381 words
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Article1372 1915-08-16 10 WORK OF THE VEGETABLE PRODUCTS COMMITTEE. Dominion»’ aid and Stmpatht. Everybody knows that the personnel of the Nary, who are waiting and watching for the day when the continuance of the Empire may depend upon what they do and how they do it, require plenty of1,372 words
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Article575 1915-08-16 10 After visiting all the Grand Duke’s armies from the Bukowina to Warsaw, Mr. Washburn, the Special Correspondent of The Times with the Russian forces, tells how at every point he heard of the piecemeal disappearance of the Austro-German forces and the concentration of a575 words
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1877 1915-08-16 11 We must be free or die, who speak the tongue that Shakespeare spake,” quotes the Rt. Hon. G. W. E. Russell, in a recent essay, but he is clearly of opinion that, Kultur notwithstanding, our freedom is not in so much danger as the tongue1,877 words
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Advertisement68 1915-08-16 11 Are You Going on a Journey? Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar|n®a Remedy should be packed in jour hand luggage when going on a journey. hange of water, diet, and temperature all tood to produce bowel trouble, and this jBodiciue cannot be secured on board the r «u r BteaQ1, hip.68 words
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Advertisement44 1915-08-16 11 Sick To-day, Well To-morrow. If you fe«l dull and stupid, are bilious and constipated, take a dose of Chamberlain’s Tablets before going to bed. The? are just what you need, and you will be all right to-morrow. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement328 1915-08-16 11 THE SECRET TO HEALTH RESTORING. BOOKS of ad vie#, given bj Dr. K. C. Daw, 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 Street, Penang. THE FRIEND OF THE PUBLIC Co., 49,328 words
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Advertisement1681 1915-08-16 12 •vs S.N.C“ Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electrio Fans FREE of Charge and each berth ia furnished with an Eleotric Reading Lamp. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fob Expected Arrivals and Departures. si Mail Service Outward. D le |Penan? Aug. 20 Sept. 41,681 words
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