Straits Echo, 7 October 1915
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Title Section35 1915-10-07 1 Straits Echo DAILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, 7th OCTOBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 22935 words
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Advertisement960 1915-10-07 1 Jg l«»*d OO a 331 ONYIX *l' 2 S I O Tb« Dootor advisee and reooM mends. It ia nourishing, in?i- go rating a ad strengthening ■■n For Cars otk Hire EMPIRE "The Little Ariatocn* Call £t or phone (No.*Bo4)*to i it A BA N K FOR Chartered Bank of960 words
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Advertisement16 1915-10-07 1 XO LEX. 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428. BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUILT HEALTHY. APPLY S 3, Beach Street.16 words
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Advertisement14 1915-10-07 2 DRINK m i' RECOGN CONNOISSEURS THE ON THE SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BRAND 5 PENANG14 words
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Article1939 1915-10-07 3 "Is It Worth While? The repeated statement of a case always seems to weaken it; for the mind grows weary of stale arguments even if they are sound. We bare heard the case against Germany a thousand times, put sometimes well and sometimes ill; and in Germany Herr Maximilian Harden1,939 words
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Advertisement419 1915-10-07 3 JAUNDICE ITS CAUSE AND CURE. 1 !"1 d T eS u'! g con 'P lainl so common in all hot countries is caused by the Bile overflown* in the Blood. It is not an independent disorder but the symptoms of other complaints which cause the Bile to overflow in Ibis419 words
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Advertisement61 1915-10-07 3 Chronic Diarrhoea. Are you subject to attacks of diarrhoea i Keep absolutely quiet for a few days, rest in bed if possible, be careful of y< ur diet and take Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This medicino has cured cases of chronic diarrhoea that, physicians have failed od. and61 words
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Advertisement239 1915-10-07 3 A Perfect Food for Baby Mellin’s Food. Perfect because it contains all that is essential for healthy development. Perfect because it can be given to the most tender infant with assurance of complete assimilation. MellinsFood A Sample Bottle of Mellin's Food, together with Handbook for Mothers, ‘The Care of Infants,’239 words
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Article1408 1915-10-07 4 F. A. Mokknzib - THE MAN FROM WINNIPEG. By F. A. Mokknzib. The Jlrtt article in thi» extremely interesting teries appeared in yesterday s Daily Mail. He was from Winnipeg, the city of husky men. He was one of the Winnipeg Rifles. If you do not know the reputation of the Winnipeg1,408 words
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Article349 1915-10-07 4 Remarkable Effects of its Abolition Mr. James Johnston, of Manchester, has received a letter from one of the most distinguished surgeons in Russia, which contains some very interesting passages as to the effects of the abolition of vodka. The writer says You ask me what effect the349 words
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Article277 1915-10-07 4 Some interesting figures extracted from official returns are sent by Mr. W. H Huoter, of Spring-gardens, Manchester, respecting traffic through the Panama Canal. Between August 14, 1915, when the Canal was opened for traffic, and June 30 last, 1,088 vessels of various nationalities made the passage. Of277 words
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Advertisement723 1915-10-07 4 Plants for Sale. No. 15, Northam Road. Michelin Tyres. I am keeping stock of these well known tyres in all sizes. Arctic Ice Machines. Best for the tropics. Estimates and Conti acts made for complete Works from I to 100 tons daily. Bessemer Semi-Diesel (Crude Oil) Engines. The most reliable,723 words
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Advertisement10 1915-10-07 4 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Core la. 6d10 words
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Advertisement450 1915-10-07 4 RATNER SAFES. Eh O o PS w PS Eh v r 11l > Eh o o PS PP Eh HH H H Wc give below .a few names of the users of Messrs. The Dispensary, Limited. Henderson A Mann, Eastern Smelting- Co-, Limited, Allen Dennys A Company, Kennedy Company, The450 words
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Article979 1915-10-07 5 The new railway station was opened to the public on Oct. 1 without any ceremony and the writer seized the opportunity to have a look round at our palatial depot. Apparently there will be five platforms when the station is completed, an extra siding being driven979 words
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Article678 1915-10-07 5 Before coming over here you asked me 7 to let you have what information I could 3 gather re: the real feeling of Dutchmen in Java about the war” writes a correspon--1 dent:— My first intimation began on board the Rumphiua when I was kept awake678 words
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Article80 1915-10-07 5 PENANG WOMEN’S WORK. Subscription List Amount previously acknowledged $428.20 Mrs. Heah Swee Lee 100 00 Mrs. Jamieson 10.00 Mrs. Ebden 10 00 Dr. Sharp 5.00 Mrs. Wilson, Caledonia 2.00 Mrs. F, Dennys Alor Star 200 Mrs. Kelly 2 00 Mrs. Sayers 2.00 Donation 1 00 56280 words
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Article87 1915-10-07 5 Rubber Sale Messrs. Cunningham Clark Co., advis* us that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by aucti ~u and private tender yesterday Diamond Smoked Sheet $122 to $l2 7 Plain smoked Sheet 120 122 Diamond Unsmoked sheet 118 119 Plain «I 116 11987 words
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Advertisement366 1915-10-07 5 < ill a uJ Q£ DO s SCOTCH WHISKY O Id Q. < z < z o CD O </> sS 55»®!£fi X Scotch UCHANA^ 41 -nWilON 0 JAMES otASOOW* ■H r <* SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" a* BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY ■o a o -o > r366 words
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Advertisement441 1915-10-07 5 I I I 'a 1 3 QUALITY is the point which is necessary in an enjoyable Cigarette. < Si f c m l R.O IN IA C, CaR.ETTES 5 4 LONOO*^;''''^ That’s why “EMBASSY VIRGINIA No. 77 has been justly described as THE CIGARETTE DE LUXE. Don’t Fail to See441 words
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Article, Illustration95 1915-10-07 6 Published daily (except Sundays and pnblie holidays) AT THU CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Piles. Daily Local m $24 per annua. Outstation... Postage Extra. Ifail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLH ADDSXSS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Noa. (Echo, 586 Printing Dep&rtnent 343 S d. All butineta communication*95 words
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Article1363 1915-10-07 6 Although the English papers with the details of Mr. McKenna’s Budget have not yet reached us we find some highly interesting comments, as well as a few more particulars regarding the new taxation, in our Indian exchanges. The old clear-cut lines between Protectionist and Freetrader have very1,363 words
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Article988 1915-10-07 6 The late Lieut.-Col. G. F. Broad, ick, to whose death in action we referred yesterday, was the first cousin, not the brother, of the Hon Mr. E G Broadrick. M.M. We regret to learn that Sir David Masson, i part-proprietor of Tandjong Pau Estate, Kedah, who is988 words
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Article1007 1915-10-07 6 There is this consolation to be got out of (he call to economy which to-day is general. 1 On the principle that hunger is the best s luce the only orgy worth indulging in is abstinence. The writer knows from ex,l perience that if he could but put1,007 words
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Advertisement185 1915-10-07 6 DON’T MOURN for German Articles. GER VAN ODOL BRITISH: use TONIC TOOTH WASH The Odol Substitute, Flavour and composition as Odol. 85 cts. LYSOL ODOL LYSOL SANATOGEN 1CEWASSER ICYKOL. use SUPER ISOL The product of a British Firm of Disinfectant Manufacturers for whom we are Agents. 55. 85 $1.25. SANATOGEN185 words
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Article485 1915-10-07 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. artillery duels. London, October 6, 1 20 a m A Paris communique states that an artil* I duel took place east of Arras and bombhgbtioK at Lihons aud Andecby. fhe enemy in Chauipague continued the bombardment of the ground behind our new front485 words
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Article74 1915-10-07 7 Aad Subsequently Abandoned. hoyn Our Own Correspondent Singapore, October 6. The Standard Oil steamer Kanakuk, with 1 car 8° of benzine and petroleum, was on fire lc Straits of Malacca. She was seen by the captain of the Haris Borneo who went to her assistance and found74 words
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Article465 1915-10-07 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. KARACHI STEAMER SUNK. London, October 6 l'he steamer Hidyn, from Karachi, has been sunk. No details are known. French Steamer Sunk. London, October 5 5,40 p.ua. 7 A telegram from Paris states that an 7 Austrian submariue sank the French steamer Provincia off465 words
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50 1915-10-07 7 Out. sBy Balance ..,$37,967.64 6 W. H. Tbrelfall, monthly subscription 10.00 Subordinate Staff of Messrs. Presgrave St Matthews, September subscription 20.00 F. C. Ebbels, October subscription 25.00 Balance, Oct. 6 38,022.64 Remitted to Loudon .£lO,OOO on 24-2-15 85,618.73 Total subscriptions to date ..,$123,641.3750 words
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Article98 1915-10-07 7 Oct. 4By Balance $1,217.72 6 Mr. and Mrs. P. Mitford, monthly subscription 25.00 Mr. F. C. Ebbels, monthly subscription 15.00 Balance, Oct. 6 $1,257.72 Amount previously acknowledged 18,558.21 Total ...$19,815 93 We have to thank Mr. G. Aurely, Consular Agent for Italy iu Penang, fora copy of98 words
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Article899 1915-10-07 7 (Reuter s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUSSIAN SUCCESSES. Petrograd, October 6. A Petrograd communique states that the I Russians have occupied the Germ in trenches itnorth of Birshallen in the Riga district and captured a number of villages in the Lake i region eist of Vilnt and also899 words
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Article1157 1915-10-07 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RESIGNATION OF M VENIZELOS. 0 ISSENSION WITH KING CONSTANTINE 1 Lmdon, October 6, 12.50 p.m A telegram from Athens states that M e Venizelos was received in audience to diy by King Constantine who informed him that he could not follow the entire policy1,157 words
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Article36 1915-10-07 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, October 7. A violent storm was experienced in Singapore this morning. The roof of the Arcade was struck by lightning but the damage done was, however, not great.36 words
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Article219 1915-10-07 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3.—" Is it Worth While 4—Prisoners’ Stories. Panama Canal Traffic. Russia and Vodka. s.—The Beauties of Ipob. Java during War. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. Central Sales Room. 8. —His Essential Hero.” German Brutality to British Prisoners Kelantan Notes.219 words
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Article883 1915-10-07 7 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The eighth annual general meeting of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, was held at the offices of Messrs Adamson, Giltillan Co.. Ltd. at 12.45 p m to-day. There were present the Hon. Mr. A. R. Adams (in the chair) Mr. J. Mitchell, Mr.883 words
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Obituary59 1915-10-07 7 Obituary. Mr. Robert Muady. London, October 6. The death has taken place of Mr. Benjamin Mundy, formerly Reuter’s manager in India. Obituary. Mr. P. H. Carter. (From, Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 7. The death has taken place at the General Hospital, Singapore, of Mr. P. H, Carter, Underground Foreman,59 words
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Article968 1915-10-07 8 His Essential Hero.” It is a matter of common knowledge among military men that Sir John French’s pet study in tactics and strategy, particularly with regard to the cavalry arm, is the American Civil War of 1861-5. But it is uot so well koown that Sir John’s “essential hero in968 words
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540 1915-10-07 8 A Russian Indictment. Major-General A. I. Samashko, member of the Russian Special Committee appoint© 1 to inquire into cruelties perpetrated by the Germans, publishes in the Novoe Vremya of Augu til (24) the following story, told under oath, by Prokop Koldobenko, private in a Russian540 words
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Article265 1915-10-07 8 1 Letter from Ipoh Resident. A private letter has been received bv a j reader from M 6 A. M. Hepwortb, who represented Messrs. Hoefeld Co. in Ipoh, and was a member of the Peuang Volunteers and the M.S.V.R. Ho is now a lieutenant in the Royal265 words
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Article84 1915-10-07 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 7. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 222 tons of rubber were offered for sale and 193 tons were sold at the prices given below. The bidding was very brisk Smoked sheets $l3O to $132 per picul ribbed $125 $l2B tt *!2284 words
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Article1096 1915-10-07 8 VISIT TO MEMORABLE BATTLEFIELDS. Scenes bt the Wat. Kraguievatz I have just returned from a trip by motor-car to Shabatz by motor-car punctuated with interludes when humble bullock teams pulled the motor-car out of the mud. Th« trip of some 2-50 miles in all, which, on the map,1,096 words
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Article325 1915-10-07 8 ECONOMIC POSITION IN 1915. The Effects of War. A useful review of the economic position of Netherlands India iu the first half of this year has just been issued by the Trade section of the Department of Agriculture Industry and Tiade. It appears that the course of affairs325 words
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Article218 1915-10-07 8 False Declaration. Before Mr. V. G. Ezechie! in the Third Court this morning a Chinaman named Lae Ah Siew was arraigned on a summons issued at the instance of Inspector H. Lloyd, of the F. M. S. Police, charged with wilfully giving a false account to a218 words
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Article230 1915-10-07 8 I r Bahru, September 30. Pok Mek Sman and Penghulu Drahman "ho were charged with participating in the local rebellion were tried in the High Court at Kota Bahru and sentenced to be shot They were two of the leaders for whom rel been offered for their arrest.230 words
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Article119 1915-10-07 8 The following ties have been fixed f 0 to-morrow or Profession Pairs. Whitlock and Syer vs Swan and Gregson. Double Handicap A. Bennett and Prentis vs Threlfall and Harris. Double Handicap B Large and Cowap vs Tryner and Seath. There is a disposition in the United119 words
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Advertisement726 1915-10-07 8 ♦nnnnnnnannDnnannnnnnnnnnnnD4 g First Visit to Penang, g D THE NEW CIRQUE (of London Paris This High Class combination of g n Circus and Variety Artistes will n g shortly appear in Penang. In each g o town so far visited the entertainment n n presented has been voted by the726 words
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Advertisement37 1915-10-07 8 Remember the Name. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the best known medicine for diarrhoea, dysentery, colic, cratrps or pains in the stomach. You mav need it' some time. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers,37 words
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Advertisement54 1915-10-07 8 MOTHER’S FRIEND.—So effectual is that wonderful medicine, WOODS’ GREAT PEPPIRMINI CORE in correcting the ailments of children, that it has been truly christened. Children’s coughs, colds, whooping cough, croup yield to it like a charm. Never be without a bottle in the house. Sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere at54 words
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Advertisement375 1915-10-07 8 WA.3XTT33D. COMPETENT COMPOSITORS. Salary according to qualification. Apply in person to FOREMAN. Straits Echo." FOR SINGAPORE. HONGKONG, SWATOW S AMOY. The s.s. Olenfalloch, Captain A. Mackenzie, is expected to arrive here from Singapore on Sunday, the 10th instant, and will leave for the above ports on Monday the llth instant,375 words
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674 1915-10-07 9 rllENDIRS will bo rocei.ed at the office of the Secretary to Re.ident Perak T„imn„ p* „b^k.°r n ,3er 0 °T b h e T' f <" -tali to “ĕ licence l Januer^me 8 EnaCtm9nt 19W in «“<■ ‘he undermentiouec Krian District, 1. The Sanitary Board674 words
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Article1342 1915-10-07 9 The Monarchical Movement. The progress of the monarchical movement during the past week has been nothing like so rapid as it was in the preceding week. Several thing account for this In the first place, it is being realized that the President is by no means speaking1,342 words
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Article598 1915-10-07 9 Negotiations now under way and practically completed, call for the largest order on submarine boats ever placed in this couutry The negotiations are on behalf .of the Chinese government and are being conducted with the Electric Boat Co. They call for on 9 hundred submarines,598 words
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Advertisement201 1915-10-07 9 DO NOT FEAR GERMAN SUBMARINES Is there a Dearth of Bicycles in Penang now NO! CERT /(INLY NOT!! In spite of the German Submarine activity or scare we have -just received a new shipment of British-made Bicycles. PRICE, FITTED COMPLETE WITH THE SPEED TYRES. UMP, BELL, PUMP 8c. $41-00 nett.201 words
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Advertisement41 1915-10-07 9 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain’» Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil will effectually cure the most stubborn cases of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoei in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement520 1915-10-07 9 I!!!!:! Hi':' y.s£< 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—bis mother’s milk. But if this is520 words
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Article1067 1915-10-07 10 The MiNiQEvivT Factor ik tii Plantation Industry—Rubber and Germany. The report of the general meeting of Aoglo-Dutch Plantation* alwaj* affords excellent reading, whether one is a shareholder or not, and that of last week is perhaps even more informative and interesting than any of its predecessors. Practically every1,067 words
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Article853 1915-10-07 10 H. Massac Buist - WE R OF AEROPLANES. By H. Massac Buist. London, September 4. During the past week we have bad examples of the manner in which heavier-than-air machines, the aeroplane and the hydro-aeroplane, are being developed for war service. In the East our airmen have sunk a Turkish853 words
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Advertisement63 1915-10-07 10 Rheumatism. Dave you ever tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism If not, you are wasting time, its the longer this disease runs on the harder it is to cure. Get a bottle to «lav, apply it with a vigorous massage to the Afflicted part A and you will be surprised63 words
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Advertisement179 1915-10-07 10 COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: m kinds of ELS CTRICAL MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE SIERIM TELEPHONE CO., LID. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started on179 words
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Article230 1915-10-07 11 These may he felt io any nerve of the body, but are most frequent m the nerves of tbe bead. Neuralgia may be caused by a decayed tooth, eye strain, or a diseased ear, but the most common cause is general debility, accompanied by anesmia or thin blood.230 words
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1252 1915-10-07 11 LOWER-DECK LOVE. There is a passage in the Antigone which the Classical Master at my school, having a taste for rhyme-making, insisted on translating: Love, unconquered in the battle, Love, that lightest on the cattle—a version which certainly brings out the ineresting fact that the1,252 words
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Article722 1915-10-07 11 Iu the important changes which have taken place in China since the Revolution, the p3ople of this country have shown a moderation and a dispassionateness which have surprised the world, and which have seemed all the more exemplary in view of the frightfulnesa which is raging throughout722 words
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Advertisement216 1915-10-07 11 THE SECRET TO HEALTH RESTORING. BOOKS of advice, given by Dr. K. C. Dass, 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, Lahat216 words
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Advertisement87 1915-10-07 11 Chamberlain's Couth Remedy. This remedy has no superior as a cure for colds, croup and whooping cough. It has been a favourite with the mothers of young children for almost forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. It not only cures colds87 words
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Advertisement219 1915-10-07 11 BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. THE KING NESTLE CHOCOLATE FOR THE FRONT. Having been requested by several Residents in tbe Malay Peninsula to send parcels of Nestle Chocolates to relatives or frienis at the we have now made arrangements to send parcels from our Loudon Office on the following terms219 words
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Advertisement1644 1915-10-07 12 S.N.C“ BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. WirdAs Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. Ail < C%binB are fitted with Electric Fans FREE df Charge and each berth is fnrnishec with aft Electric Reading Lamp. CxpMted Arrivals and Departures. Fo* Intended to Sa.il. Singapore Mall Service Outward. Port SwettmHkm and Singapore1,644 words
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