Straits Echo, 26 August 1915
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Title Section37 1915-08-26 1 Straits Echo CAiLY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $?,4 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, 26tn AUGUST, 1915. Static C 0 ,7, It cents. No. 19337 words
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Advertisement1014 1915-08-26 1 •>c<wr.q jy OO a 331ONVIA *ll S -J The Dootor adTiws and raooar mends. It is n< nrishing, imviforating tod strfcHgtkeainf. ii.' fecaHHiDi nuns laa p*l I,N For Cars on Hire Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. WE ARE SPECIALISTS IN REPAINTING1,014 words
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Advertisement14 1915-08-26 1 TO LET. I BUNGALOW No. 1428, BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUIET HEALTHY. APPLY 53, treet.14 words
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Advertisement17 1915-08-26 2 DRINK I RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE BADING BRAND ON THE SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG17 words
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1184 1915-08-26 3 The Wedding Present. 1 We had a right-down regular genuine old- 1 fashioned Ward-Room Cag about it. One of our number was to be married shortly, I and as is cutdomary on such occasions the Mess wished to combine and give him a prt sent.1,184 words
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Article497 1915-08-26 3 There are certain events in the history of all nations which are epoch marking and are therefore assigned an impo<tance independent of their own particular value. In the West the discovery of steam and its application, the introduction of railways, telegraphs, etc., are well remembered land marks in497 words
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Advertisement862 1915-08-26 3 GUARANTEED UNDER THE PURE FOOD AI\3D DRUGS ACT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. On every bottle of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills soid in the United States of America there is placed an extra label, bearing a number and the word Guaranteed which denotes that the proprietors oi Dr. Morse’s Indian862 words
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Advertisement72 1915-08-26 3 Teething Children. Teething children have more or less 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 is72 words
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Advertisement355 1915-08-26 3 You will always foe in grand condition if you begin the day with SANATOGEN. It is just what you need in the rainy season to fortify you against Malaria, etc. You would begin the daily use of Sanatogen at once if you realised how it would improve your health and355 words
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Article916 1915-08-26 4 What has become of all the street-per-formers They cannot all have enlisieJ, for most of them were obviously over military age. It is to be hoped that the British public are not including the peripatetic entertainer among the things that are not necessities. We do not claim that they916 words
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Article863 1915-08-26 4 BANTAM BATTALIONS. --F-- YoUTNrWL SOLDINRS. London, July 20. We must not be too particular in seeking for recruits at this stage of the war, but there must be a limit. And we think that the limit has been reached in the case of what is known as the863 words
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Advertisement458 1915-08-26 4 TRY —I I Beecham’s Pill*, they «re just the thing u a family medicine. Nothing to be compared with them has yet been put before the public. For over half a century this medicine has been an easy First Favourite in countless households and the name and fame of Beecham’s458 words
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Advertisement56 1915-08-26 4 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera ami Diarrhoea Remedy because it relieves cramps in the stomach and intestinal pains quieter than any preparation they can compound. It can be bought- from any chemist. A bqttle will keep for years, and no home is complete without it. For56 words
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Advertisement80 1915-08-26 4 One test of WOODS’ (BEAT PEPPERMINT CURE would prove to you its solid worth as a preventive medicine that should be in every family medicine chest. Sold all over the world, its popularity is increasing every year, and, as you will know, it is not possible to keep selliug a80 words
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Advertisement165 1915-08-26 4 WHHEMY, LAIDLAW 00., It PENANG, GREAT SALE PRICES CUT ON EVERYTHING. GREAT SALE OF Ladies Millinery, Outfitting, Woollen Coats. GREAT SALE OF Ladies Blouses, Fancy Neckwear, Hosiery. GREAT SALE OF Ladies Shoes, Dressing Gowns, Skirts. GREAT SALE OF Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Shirts, Pyjamas, Waterproofs. GREAT SALE OF Gentlemen’s Boots and Shoes,165 words
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Article460 1915-08-26 5 MADE TO DIG TRENCHES BY THE GERMANS Diiadfcl Hardships. Paris, July 26. Should you hare no news of your husband, brother, father, or sweetheart, do not give up hope, for there are thousands of British and French prisoners employed by the Germans in constructing fortifications and digging trenches460 words
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Article155 1915-08-26 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I beg to inform you of the receipt of the following further contributicns to the Serbian Relief Fund up to date Previously acknowledged ...$3,431 33 Mr R Scott, Penang 25 00 Stiff of the F M S Rubber155 words
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Article168 1915-08-26 5 Tennis Tournament. The following tits have beeu fixed for to-morrew Mixed Doublet. Mr and Mrs F T Kinder vt Mrs Crabb-Watt and J R Bennett M rs Phillips and F W Harris vt Mrs Dennys and R T Reid. Championship. H Waugh vt S F B Martin.168 words
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Article533 1915-08-26 5 It is not prudent to dismiss the reiterated statements of the Raiser that the war will be over in October, and that victery complete, supreme victory is already in sight,” as merely the vapourings of a megalomaniac. No doubt they are highly-coloured to accord with the aspirations of533 words
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Article250 1915-08-26 5 Prisoners of War to Suffer. Berne, July 26, The great rise in the cost of vegetables and fruit in Germany, of which constant complaint is made, is mainly attributed to lack of capable labourers Children’s labour has been found by experience to be of little u?e,250 words
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Article238 1915-08-26 5 Even as Greece, subjugated by the men of Rome, conquered her conqueror in the arts of peace, so does Germany, even if defeated in war, intend to dominate the world in fashion. We are assured by no less an authority than the Fremdenblatt that in time to238 words
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Advertisement542 1915-08-26 5 a e o Cf EG?< Vfo^ o; <b WM %m m 2r*iftrxs£ *xv<, l— Fabrique de Aj> CiCARtTTESEGYPTIENNES FELUCCA 4'' jnTjtnr^ tff MHuu Sfm V, 'M F¥l v*>. sjCIJ pi if Rouge 5? 01« MaspĕrO wr fab««quc pah Maspero FreresLro d»n» nu. au I* wvMfip l!?»CAIR£. EGYPTE FRtnES L t542 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-08-26 6 Published daily (except Sundays and pnblio holidays) AT TEX CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Fbicb. Daily Local m $24 per Out station... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRISS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 Nil.— All busiuM* ccroraunicktioßa should97 words
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Article1323 1915-08-26 6 It had always been expected that the intervention of Italy in the war would be followed at an early date by the entry of Rumania on the side of the Allies, and it was even asserted that definite arrangements had been concluded between Rome and Bucharest1,323 words
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Article509 1915-08-26 6 ALLEGED ASSAULT. Tan Cheng San and Oug Choo Hok 1 i appeared before Mr. R. Scott, District i, Judge, yesterday afternoon in answer to a t summons issued at the instance of Lye Poh Swee, Chief Clerk, Messrs. Pritchard A Co., Ltd., on a charge of voluntarily509 words
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46 1915-08-26 6 Aug. 24 By Balance ...$32,965.88 25 Staff of Messrs R Young, Aug. subn. 100.00 Messrs Pritchard A Co., Ltd., weighing machine 3.55 Balance,* Aug. 25 33,069.43 Remitted to London £lO.OOO on 24-2 15 85,618.73 Total subscription to date ...$118,688.1646 words
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Article273 1915-08-26 6 Aug. 23 By Balance 907.20 25 Pritchard Co., Ltd., weighing machine 8,38 Balance, Aug. 25 915.58 Amount previously acknowledged 16,859.10 Total ...$17,774 68 Owing to the late arrival of the s.s Oolconda, the Bandmann Gaiety Co.’s performance of the revue All French will take place on Monday,273 words
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Article934 1915-08-26 6 The newspapers of last year make queer reading for those who hare to turn over file* A German professor lectures at Oxford, and apropos of Lord Brassey’s arreßt at Kiel appears this curious phrase: “The most extraordinary incident has occurred to mar the even tener of the Anglo-German934 words
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Advertisement117 1915-08-26 6 SUPER ICED COLOGNE CURES HEADACHES Price 40 and 70 Cents. Ask for the SUPER Brand. The kind Hi t has supplanted the German article in this market. 1 GIGE T LTD. PENANG. TA1PING and IPOH. pm» i SOLiu AGENTS FOR ROVER CYCLES SOLIGNUM. WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND STAIN. Defies The the117 words
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Article363 1915-08-26 7 (Reuters Service) Copyright Telegram. SOME INTERESTI NG FIGURES Loudon, August 24. A matter of the most vital interest since the outbreak of tbe war has boen the strength of the German army. There has been much controversy regarding it and many very inaccurate estimates have been hazarded.363 words
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Article465 1915-08-26 7 Liadino Men’s Tribute of Admiration. A letter addressed to the Italian nation i has been signed by more than 150 people of j distinction in Great Britain, including ten menbers of the Order of Merit, fifteen Lord Mayors and Lord Provosts, fire Chancellors 1 of Universities and465 words
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Article652 1915-08-26 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. Paris, August 24, 2.15 a m. se .e A Paris communiqul states that there has 8 been marked artillery activity from Belgium d to tho Oise. n The French artillery silenced the German batteries which were bombarding Montdidier. l Almost incessant652 words
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Article756 1915-08-26 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SERBIAN CONCESSIONS. London, August 24 ls The utmost reticence is maintained con11 earning the negotiations affecting the Balkan States, but there is some reason to believe 11 j that Serbia has shown a conciliatory disr t position which may be the beginning of a756 words
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Article599 1915-08-26 7 (Keeler’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FOILED GERMAN LANDING. The Fighting at Pernau. London, August 24 How the attempted German landing at i Pernau, on the eastern side of the Gulf of 3 Riga, ignominiously failed is told to-d iy by the Novoe Vremya. 1 Russian Taeties.599 words
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Article839 1915-08-26 7 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. m AUTHORITATIVE STATEMENT DENIAL OF UNTRUE STATEMENTS. London, August 24. In order positively to contradict any if suggestions that the Arabic was not y torpedoed, or other misleading or uutrue statements the White Star Line has officially issued the following definite h facts839 words
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Article218 1915-08-26 7 At the monthly Council me#tmg held on the 26ch July, 1915, the following were pre- sent:—Mr. C. Alma Baker (President) in tlie Cnair, Messrs O. S. Dtwbarn, J B >y, Cheati Kee Ee, L G. Attenborough and the Secretary (Mr A 0. J. Towers). Warden's Court218 words
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Article227 1915-08-26 7 An interesting display of the Japanese soft art” of self-defence was given list night in the Empire Theatre Hall under the auspices of the Straits Cinema Company, by j Professors II agio aud Isbibara < f Singapore, aud Professor Murakami of Penang^ In the first227 words
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Article42 1915-08-26 7 (From Our Oivn Correspondent.') Singapore, August 26. A fire took phee at the rubber store at Mandai Tekoug Estate on Tuesday. The store was burnt down and over 2,000 lbs. of rubber were destroyed. The contents wore insured42 words
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Article251 1915-08-26 7 CFrom Our Own Correspondent Singapore, August 26 At th) Rubber Auction at Singapore 246 tons of rubber were offared for Hale and 14 tens were sold at the following, pricas Smoked sheets 8125 to 8128 per picul fair 5122 5124 plain SI 19 8124 Uasmoked 8112 8120251 words
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Obituary46 1915-08-26 7 Obituary. Christopher Batiiseombr. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 26. The death has ttken place, at the General Hospital, of Mr. Christopher Battiscombe, of Bukit Sembawang Estate, following upon a successful operation on the knee. Death wis due te a clot of blood in the heart.46 words
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Article1267 1915-08-26 8 FEELING IN ITALY. j g POSITION OF GRRMANT AND TtJRKRY. j Borne, July 21. i Italy has now been at war for two months —at war, that is to say, with Austria-Hun- gary, for she is still officially merely in the j stage of interrupted diplomatic1,267 words
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Article387 1915-08-26 8 As long as journalists are in wiut of copy and politicians of notoriety, the nagging about ammunition will go on. But how unyone with the slightest knowledge of public affairs can expect that it will lead to anything least of all any good to387 words
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Article290 1915-08-26 8 Friday, 27th August, 1915. Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. 1 Selection The New Barmaid Crook 2 Two Step... College Life Hick 3 Polka Mirette Dupret 4 Waltz Dans les Nuages Waldteufel 5 March Ei Capitan Sousa. There is no light of the legal profession who can put things290 words
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Article690 1915-08-26 8 Coal and Oil Supplies. London, July 25. Two or three years ago. when the Admir- alty first began to talk seriously of the sub- stitution of oil for coal as the Navy's “prime j mover,” the question was properly raised as to whether we should have a dependable690 words
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Article331 1915-08-26 8 French commanding officers at the front encourage their men to cheat monotony by the exercise of their brains in any way that does not interfere with military service. They model, draw, knit, write short stories, songs, plays, and design costumes for imaginary players and even for331 words
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Article1030 1915-08-26 8 Enemt Tkadin» iic China. Iq the terms of the proclamation, trading with enemy subjects m China should have ceased on the 26th ult., but eb the conditions have been modified to include all goods whether shipped that day or in carriers’ hands for shipment it is1,030 words
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Advertisement534 1915-08-26 8 EYE-SIGHT RESTORED. An INFALLIBLE REMEDY for »11 sort* of eye diswineo. It cures Cataract, Glaucoma ate. without knife. No failure, no harm, no hard and fast rules, no difficulty in its use. It is absolutely safe; highly spoken of by distinguished men. Apply for particulars to: L. H. SELLER, Bamta534 words
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Advertisement10 1915-08-26 8 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Wood*' Greet Peppermint Omre la. 6d10 words
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Advertisement613 1915-08-26 8 for sale. ONE complete set of pesrl-diriae apparatus. Apply to P. A.”, cje Strait» Echo. 499 ONE electric Motor HP. in good order (new) with all accessories No reasonable offer refused. Apply R, 498 c/o Straits Echo. FOR SiI.LE. Rolls-Royce Car 6 Cylinder Engine 5 Seater Fully Equipped. First Class613 words
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Article326 1915-08-26 9 Me. Llotd George imd the Prime Minister. Iu the latest number of the British Weekly, Sir W Robertson Nicoll makes the i following remarks iu the course of a long article It seems necessary to express confidence in the Prime Minister and in his colleagues. We have326 words
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Article260 1915-08-26 9 The question of compensation for the victims of the Singapore rioting came up in the House of Commons in mail week. Mr. G. A. Touche, m.p., who has interested himself in the matter, asked a question relating both to this and to the erection of a memorial to260 words
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Article334 1915-08-26 9 Although the British subject* in Siam have done tairly well iu the way they have offered tbeir services for King and countty, there are still not a few who would be glad so to do could they only manage it. The Siamese Government was334 words
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Article414 1915-08-26 9 Train up a child in the way it should go, but rather with quiet insistence #n habit than with a too free use of the rod. The Kiug of Italy at the front is übiquitous, and shuns ne place of danger. 1 remember him a414 words
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Article489 1915-08-26 9 There was an extraordinary occurrence on the 16th instant at the Bantherng Siam theatre at Tatien, resulting in two actors being wounded with bullets. The incident is not without its amusing side, despite its seriousness. Briefly, one of the characters in the play is an army lieutenant489 words
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Advertisement297 1915-08-26 9 C^nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnno L n n n u n 0 n 0 0 n 0 n n 0 n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 RANIFORE TEAS. Those who want the finest Indian TEA SHOULD INSIST ON GETTING RAN l297 words
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Advertisement29 1915-08-26 9 Keep It Handy. Immediate relief is necessary in attacks of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should always be on hand. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.29 words
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Advertisement12 1915-08-26 9 for Children's Hacking Cough at Night Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d12 words
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Advertisement402 1915-08-26 9 See how strong and sturdy this baby is —how she is bearing the whole weight of her body on her arms, how solid are her limbs, how firm her flesh. At 12 months of age she weighed TJ\ lbs. She is a Glaxo-fed baby. Her limb 6 are not ponderous402 words
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Article1345 1915-08-26 10 We had supposed it to be an axiom in war where thero are Allies that when the enemy is attacking one he should be attacked by the other. For it is obvious that if one Ally remains passive while other is being attacked the enemy is given an1,345 words
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Article628 1915-08-26 10 It will be seen from our Peking correspondent’s notes m another column that the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and Agriculture has decided upon some alterations in the existing mining laws of the country which should clear the way very considerably for foreign speculators. The history of Chinese628 words
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Advertisement44 1915-08-26 10 Sick Tc-iay, Well To-morrow. If you feel (lull and stupid, are bilious and constipated, take a dose of Chamberlaiu’s Tablets before going to bed. They are just what you need, and you will be all right to-morrow. For sale by all Diacen■aries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement67 1915-08-26 10 Are You Going on a Journey Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diar»bcei Remedy should be packed in your haud luggage when going on a journ9v. Change of water, diet, and temperature all tend to produce**bowel trhuble, and this medicine cannot, be secured on board the train or steamship. It may67 words
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Advertisement216 1915-08-26 10 M PENANG. si SINGAPORE. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR. 5 m AGENTS FOR TANGYES Suction Gas Engines to work on Anthracite or charcoal fuel. Semi Diesel Crude Oil Engines. Refined Oil Engines. Centrifugal Pumps high and low lifts, High lift Ram Pumps. WATER, GAS 8 STEAM PIPES 8 FITTINGS. BELTING 8 ENGINE216 words
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Article2846 1915-08-26 11 (A 8to*t or Old Malata.) The idea of a long sojourn in a remote part of the Malay Peninsula may not seem jerj attractive, but, given a knowledge of the language, one can glean plenty of amusement and instruction from the numerous fragmentary tales of bygone days2,846 words
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Article224 1915-08-26 11 Do you know that the stomach needs rest regularly and that eating between meals is a common case of indigestion Do you know what happens when you eat I more than you can digest, and what relation biliousness has to over eating Dj you know that when224 words
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Advertisement96 1915-08-26 11 THE SECRET TO HEALTH RESTORING. BOOKS of advice, given by Dr. K. C. Das?, a physician of over 50 years’ experience in the above subject, can be obtained post free from the following places PENANG RUBBER STAMP Co., 40, Church Street, Penang. THE FRIEND OF THE PUBLIC Co., 49, Lahat96 words
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Advertisement164 1915-08-26 11 OCDC 0 DOC DOC DOC DO«=JOOOC BY ROYAL m APPOINTMENT Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. n o n ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE o RETAIL RAN m V l ■m i Wf AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT The164 words
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Advertisement1986 1915-08-26 12 c v S.H.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. Mail Service Outward. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fo* Singapore. Intundud to Sail. Port Swettenham autf1,986 words
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