Straits Echo, 16 December 1915
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Title Section35 1915-12-16 1 Straits Echo f'AILV CHROMCLF CF EVENTS. CIRCULATING TERGUGSOUT Tti2 STRAITS, THE FEDERATED «AUV STATE AND THE FAR EAST GENERATE? VOL. 13. $24 Per Aoauu PENANG, THURSDAY, ittth DECEMBER, 1915. Single Cop;, 10 ccnti. No. SiBB35 words
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Advertisement1043 1915-12-16 1 uu AiMtoi TIANG LEE V CO. c Tfci Doctor sdriscs and r#co?o mends. It is nourishing, inti* 5 forstimg sad str*«gtk#>UE£.. 8UjMUI»DMlllli3RURasH»&' pig a.18^ —~~i BANKS, b For Cars on Hire A The TAI SENG Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. EMPIRE "The Lillie Aristocnj* Call at or 'phone1,043 words
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Advertisement16 1915-12-16 1 TO LET 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428, BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUILT b HEALTHY. APPLY 53, Bench Street.16 words
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Advertisement22 1915-12-16 2 DRINK i v r fM m m k'A RECOGNISE CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.22 words
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Article868 1915-12-16 3 SOME HORRORS OF TRENCH WARFARE DEPICTED. In The Aro nni. "Ceaseless F'ght uf Breast to Breast." A stoking article on trench warfare in the vVtbc appeal h iu the Vossische Zeitung fruin the pen of Dr. Max Osborn: Ouce atain they are f icing one another868 words
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Article870 1915-12-16 3 Mr. Roger Ingpen’s edition of Shelley’s Letters has now been published in two volumes of Bohn’s Standard Library. It is a model edition. It first appeared, many new letters being included, iu 1909 there was a second edition in 1911 with n ueb additional matter there is one870 words
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Advertisement298 1915-12-16 3 i x x X X X X X X X X A Fleet of First Class Cars For* Hire Day end Might. Daimler, Straker-Squire. Star and Austin. HATH OP HIRE $4 per hour. TELEPHONE No. 420 Just Unpacked A Large Selection of Motor Car and Motor Cycle Accessories and Oil.298 words
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Advertisement12 1915-12-16 3 For Children’s Hacking Coogh at Night, Woods’ Great Poppormint Curo. Is 6d.12 words
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Advertisement430 1915-12-16 3 awawcwnnK, J«— A BLESSING TO WOMEN. 1 hrcughout the rn-ny steles of woman s life, from peevish girlhood thfough womanhood, motherhood, ‘o the declining years of old age, there -is no better, milder, or more effective medical companion to women-iolk than Dr. Morse 9 Indian Root Pills. They promote a430 words
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Article209 1915-12-16 4 The muscles of the back do the heavy work of the body. When they ere overworked or ill-nourished they ache and people who are looking for trouble begin to worry about their kidneys. Backache may be due to lumbago, which ii rheumatism of the muscles of the back,209 words
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Article1020 1915-12-16 4 LORD ROSEBERY AND A 1 CLEAN SLATE.” I i Ambaxca’s Bie Navt Plaw». Lord Rosebery presided at the first of the session’s series of Rhodes Lectures by Professor H. Morgan at University College, London, on November lfi. The subject was “The War and the Political1,020 words
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Article837 1915-12-16 4 That the British diplomatic service stands in some need of renovation is pretty generally admitted. It is, of course, by no means clear whether capital errors before and after the outbreak of war can be justly laid to the door of our representatives abroad or whether advice837 words
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Advertisement486 1915-12-16 4 NOTICE! 18 HEREBY GIVEN that Mr. Lim Poh Siew has severed his connection with us and that his interest and responsibility ceased on the 9th December, 1915. We will not be responsible for any transaction or debt that may be carried out or contracted by him on and after the486 words
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Advertisement62 1915-12-16 4 A Germ destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Paid Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germs which cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time62 words
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Advertisement54 1915-12-16 4 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing tbe many points of merit in Cbambeilain's Gough Remedy? Tbe most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale by all54 words
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Article921 1915-12-16 5 Tom Wkioht] - [Bt Tom Wkioht]. Which animal most resembles a human being Ans A German. That kind of argument is effective in the sense that it scores, and is not soon forgotten. The arguments of Wu Kwan-yin for reform of Chinese marriage usage are plausible, even reasonable, but (like the921 words
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Article935 1915-12-16 5 1 At Kuala Kaegsar. 3 $2,410.22. The ladies of Kuala Kangsar are doubtless i congratulating themselves on their decision i to devote their energies firstly to raising money to be used in Britain for the purchase 1 of clothing and other requisites for the i F-M.S. Auxiliary935 words
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Advertisement233 1915-12-16 5 -J < Ui (/> Q Id K >** -scj.u Id a. i/> z < o o CD o i/> UCHANANS ,v/L< SCOTCH WHISKY K > < >5 S B c L oSS K W OlASGO** SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" BLACK&WHITE 4f*. jt+hf*** c ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY «f Sole Agents233 words
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Advertisement398 1915-12-16 5 r D D D Westminster Cigarettes TURKISH BLEND A. A. GRADE are unequalled. Packed in Hermetically Sealed Tins of 50’s. FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHTI The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. HIS WIFE’S SACRIFICE A drama possessing a succession of gripping and interestholding situations and rapidly398 words
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Article, Illustration91 1915-12-16 6 Published daily (except Sundays and ptifc'u holiday o) AT Til CRITERION PRESS. Ltd No. 59. Beach Street, Penang Pbiob. Daily Local 124 per amnw*. Ontstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 OABLB ADDEBIB ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 H.t f—All koiiHM Mwaunioatioa* •herald91 words
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Article1364 1915-12-16 6 Mr. Bonir Law’s plain talk to the dissentient Unionists in the House of I Commons will raise him immensely iu the I estimation of all honest patriots, whatever j their party. True, it was only a little band I of sixty that assembled under the1,364 words
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Article934 1915-12-16 6 Mr. W. Stoten, of Merlimau Estate, Malacca, has returned from home, bringing his bride with him. Mr. H. H- S. Ryall, assistant editor of the Peking and Tienttin Timet, is leaving for home shortly to volunteer for active service. It is notified in the F.M.S. Gazette that934 words
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Article878 1915-12-16 6 No Patchsd-Up Peace. If the peace was the right peace, no life that had been lost had been sacrificed in vain.” The truth of these words, u«ed by Mr. Austeu Chamberlain exactly a year ago, still holds, despite the terrible death-roll which has accumulated in the interval; it878 words
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Article48 1915-12-16 6 The Agents notify that the ss. Tara carrying the Outward mail is expected to leave Negapatam on Saturday next and may be expected to reach Penang about Wednesday, 22nd instant. The annual conference of officers of the Forest Department opened in Kuala Lumpur on Monday.48 words
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Advertisement160 1915-12-16 6 apturing Enemy Trade. W© are doing I Sup'f Iced Cologne w ic uas taken the place of the GERMAN BRAND and has been well received by all classes of the community. this with our Tonic Tooth Wash. The ODOL Substitute/ 1 PRIC 40 and 70 cents. Regular Odol users are160 words
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Article1277 1915-12-16 7 Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE ALLIES’ RETREAT. PROCEEDING SATISFACTORILY." Athens, Dicembe** 14 The retreat of the Allies is proceeding as rapidly as the transport of their materia! of war to Salonika allows. Works for au entrenched camp are being quickly effected. Belligerents' Position. If the Germans only1,277 words
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Article282 1915-12-16 7 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. LULL. London, D cembar 14, 5 45 p.m. A Paris communique states that there is nothing to repoit Artillery Duel. London, December 15, 3.5 p m A Paris communique states “An urtilltry duel to-div lu.nedtoour adva it age, enemy troops and convoys beiug282 words
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Article540 1915-12-16 7 Lot u 3 consider briefly certain broad aspects of the war which are now b-coming visible. The news Dom‘he E ist suggests forcibly that the Germans arc suffeiicg from their adventure in the Balkans. Six weeks ago Riga and Dvinsk were in imminent peril. Now540 words
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Article569 1915-12-16 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. G I AT ARTIIURY ACTIVITY.! London, December 15. A Paris communique states “Great arti!l>y activity to>k piic? iu the j Dardanelles. Toe supplementary reports show that our bombardment ou Sunday severely damaged Luo Tu-kti.h defeucos < Fighting m > gyp*. A British Success.569 words
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Article572 1915-12-16 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN SEAPLANE FELLED. Leadon, December 15. The Admiralty announces (hat Flight Sub-Lkutenint Graham, with Flight SubLieutenant luce as observer, whdo patrolling the Belgian ccast yesterday afternoon, sight 3d and chased a large Germ in seaplane. After a ssvere engagement the Germ in micbiue572 words
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Article605 1915-12-16 7 PARLIAMENT THE WAR. (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. A UNIONIST MEETING. London, December 14. Mr. Henry Cbapliu presided yesterday evening over tin fi it meeting of Uaionist Members of the House of Commons held since the formation of the Coalition Ministry. Sixty members, including Sir Edward Carson, were present. If was605 words
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Article89 1915-12-16 7 The following articles will bo found on oar outside pages:— Page 3. —Blind Frenzy Of Hate. Shelley's Letters. 4. —A Grand Fleet Chaplain's NoteBook. A Dardanelles Diary. 5 —Marginal Notes. The Cafe Chantant. 8. —Prison for Hotel Boy. The Last Line of Defence. "Special Belgian Christmas Fund.” Farewelling Mr.89 words
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Obituary15 1915-12-16 7 Obituary. Sir William Jardiae. London, December 15 The death is announced of Sir William Jardine.15 words
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Article1158 1915-12-16 8 T# tee Editor or t mm Straits Echo. Dear Sir, Herewith I beg to hand you list of names of subscribers to a special fund for the supply of Christmaslpreseats to the "Wives and Children” of the Belgian Soldiers now lighting at the front. The sum1,158 words
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Article320 1915-12-16 8 Towards the end of last month, says the Straits Times, a report was received by the Chief Police Officer, and by the management of Raffles Hotel, that a gold watch and chain had been lost at the hotel. The report was made by the Rev.320 words
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Article1035 1915-12-16 8 When the history of the Great War comes i to be written, I hope that a chapter will be spared for the creation, the growth—not, let us hope, the decline and fall—of the Last Line of Defence. It is a chapter which should be written1,035 words
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Article187 1915-12-16 8 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, December 16. The Moslem Association gave a dinner to Mr. R. J. Wilkinson in honour of his being appointed Governor of Sierra Leone. The most prominent moslems of the town were present. The Address in which the community presented their congratulations to187 words
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Article107 1915-12-16 8 Dec. 14 By Balance $2,783.66 15 OB Pike, 10th contribution 25.00 Employees of the Caledonia Estate Cum-Sections, Nov. subscription as follows W B Wilson 50.00 W M Miller 28.57 J M Kydd 21.43 G Phillips 20.00 K M McLeod 18.00 H E Mason 17.86 W H Watson107 words
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70 1915-12-16 8 Dec. 13 By Balance $43,776.30 15 P. Nagalingam 6.00 Amount collected by Lower Perak Club from F. A. Sugden 15th contribution... 10.00 J. W. Manington 15th contribution 10.00 WAT Kellow 14th contribution 5.00 W B Wilson November subscription 50,00 Caledonia Engineering Dept. Fitters,70 words
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Article205 1915-12-16 8 Out Singapore correspondent wires: Pa jam Ltd., shows a profit for the year of $215,127. A final dividend of 25% will be paid and 564,432 carried forward. Alor Gajah shows a profit of s6s, 165. A final divided of 25 per cent, will be paid and $35,412 carried205 words
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Article121 1915-12-16 8 Phnano, Dbobmbkk 16 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 f 4 months’sight Bank ...2/4*5- 3 Credit 2/4V 3 Documentary 2/4J Calcutta, Demand Bank R s 175 3 days’ sight Private 177 Bombay, Demand Bank 17$ Moulmein, Demand Bank 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Madras121 words
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Advertisement605 1915-12-16 8 EASTERN SMELTING Co.. Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND). NOTICE is hereby given that the Transfer Books of the above Company will be closed from 15th to 24th inst., inclusive. EASTERN SMELTING Co., Ltd. FRASER A Co. Managers’ Penang, 15th December, 1915. 745 a NOTICE. AN APPLICATION having been made for the605 words
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Advertisement78 1915-12-16 8 Good articles recommend themselves, their value causes the public to ask for them and not be satisfied with a substitute. That is why WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT GORE has so increased in favour during the 20 years and more it has been sold. It is a medicine put forward as a78 words
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Advertisement48 1915-12-16 8 The Children's Colls. Watch the children’s colds and cure them before they weaken the vitality. Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy freely. It is porfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from injurious substances and costs hut a trifle. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement309 1915-12-16 8 WANTED COMPETENT COMPOSITORS for Job Work. Salary according to qualification». Apply in person to FOREMAN, Criterion Press, Ltd. TO LET. FROM Ist May, 1916, premises Nos. 27 and 27a, Beach Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Huttenbach Bros, <fc Co. Suitable for offices and godowns Apply to GAN NGOH BEE,309 words
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626 1915-12-16 9 <UNDER S.R.A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Thursday, 6th January, 1916. SECOND DAY Saturday. Bth January, 1916. FIRST DAY. Thurtday, 6th January, 1916. 1 A 5— The George Town Plate and Purse. Value $350 each. A Handicap for all ponies 14 2626 words
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1061 1915-12-16 9 CILIBBATIOir. Sunday morning dawns Not heralded by any coming of the pleasant daylight, for this my cabin never Bees. While lam yet sleeping my servant enters quietly and turns on the electric light, then takes from a cupboard my folding altar and sets it up1,061 words
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Article987 1915-12-16 9 Continued. ADVENTURES ON LEAVE IN AN AEGEAN ISLAND. i By Tbaksfoet Ovncnm We then went to inspect the mosque. The minaret had been somewhat damaged by earthquake, and the interior was bare. The walls were distempered with coloured designs, and there were the remains of a gallery987 words
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Article275 1915-12-16 9 OrneiAL Miihjtis. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday the 30th November, 1915. Present. W. Peel Esq., President. P. T. Allen Esq Quah Beng Kee Esq,, Yeoh Gu&n Seok Esq., Abtent. A. F. Goodrich E a q., John Mitchell E»q, Lim Eow Hong Esq.,275 words
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Advertisement331 1915-12-16 9 #nnn*ntrnMntnnMonnMnnnMnnnMnnn n m n n n H TEA. 0 0 0 m M H 0 Will you. drink something fine yes. Try then our unsurpassed fragrant JAVA TEA from the Culture Maatschappij COLAPARA of ooekaboemi. The following qualities are obtainable No. 1 ORANGE PEKOE No. 2 PEKOE SOUCHON »aou TONG331 words
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Advertisement43 1915-12-16 9 Bad Taste in the Mouth. If you have a bad taste in your mouth in the morning, your stomach is not in proper order. Chamberlain’s Tablets regulate this and give you a relish for your meals. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement531 1915-12-16 9 VA A he custard that goes best with stewed fruits is a Corn Flour custard. It blends well with the fresh flavour of the fruit, and is nourishing, rich and creamy. It has the real egg flavour, for it is made with eggs and milk and Broun Poison’s, 'PaJeni" Com531 words
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Article1287 1915-12-16 10 For the first time since the outbreak of the war the Stock Exchange has experienced a welcome spell of animation such as it has not witnessed since normal ante-bellum conditions prevailed and, naturally enough, activity has manifested itself in that particular field of investment which offers the1,287 words
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Article309 1915-12-16 10 Modifikd Reproduction of the Peace Time Boom London, November 17. As a very little excitement on the Stock Exchange attracts a good deal of attention in these days, it has not been surprising to hear people say that rubber was blazing In the piping times of peac9,309 words
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Article209 1915-12-16 10 The telegram from our Peking correspondent, that was published iu our issue of Saturday, finally disposes of the many eir cumstantiil rumours which have been current for some days past as to the possibility of China espousing the cause of the Allies. It i 9 officially209 words
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Article160 1915-12-16 10 The Chinese Government has decided to enforce the system of compulsory military service in some of the provinces early next year, says the National Review. A special organ for the enforcement of this system is being organised in the capital, which will have charge of affairs in160 words
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Advertisement10 1915-12-16 10 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Chire Is, Cd.10 words
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Advertisement170 1915-12-16 10 Huttenbach Bros. COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS SOLE AGENTS FOR All kinds of ELECTRIC L MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE SIEGIffi lELEPIQSE 00., LID. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started on Receipt170 words
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Article2209 1915-12-16 11 Ihere are times when the universe is our home, and others when we are homeless in it I he change from one state to another is in ourselves and may happen in the twinkling an eye- We may be homeless in the midst of friends or at2,209 words
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Advertisement318 1915-12-16 11 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the above Corporation, and is now prepared to acoept MARINE FIRE RISKS atcurrent rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43, Bĕcush Street, Po%a%f, EYE-SIGHT RESTORED. AN INFALLIBLE REMEDY for all sorts of eje diseases. It cures318 words
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Advertisement70 1915-12-16 11 Whooping Gough. When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics, and70 words
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Advertisement111 1915-12-16 11 ~)DOO( X~~ )Of 3C 0 DOC DC DOC DOooOOC DOO BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY, THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE. ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL /gifs p r=3s t AND ALL Hospitals THROUGHOUT The World. AT ALL STORES. Milkmaid111 words
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Advertisement1731 1915-12-16 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) The above dates are only approximate. Wireless Telegraphy fitted o» all Steamers. NOTICE. All cabins are fitted with Electric Fans free of charge and each berth is furnished with1,731 words
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