Straits Echo, 30 December 1915
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Title Section35 1915-12-30 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY, VOL. 13. $24 Per Annus. PENANG, THURSDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1915. Static Co»y. It cots. No. 29935 words
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Advertisement1040 1915-12-30 1 M 3 O Z I '7 3» > Z Q V r w «5 Ttj Doctor adrieM and rtc n manda It ia n> ari.-liiojf, iitigo rating and strangikanir^. KWIWJ yxq B| For Cars on Hire -< BANKS EMPIRE “The Little Art aloe rat" Call at or ’phone (No. 694)1,040 words
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Advertisement29 1915-12-30 1 The Stelastic Tyres. The following sizes are obtainable: 760 by 90 810 Jay 90 815 by 105 32 by 3}" For other sizes please apply, TIANC LEE A Co.29 words
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Advertisement17 1915-12-30 2 DRINK w RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.17 words
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Article1820 1915-12-30 3 The faults ot ‘he censorship fail, roughly, into two cia> .es. The first is that of blunders in d tail committed by minor officials. The second is that of blunders in policy, for which the heads of the Departments, and ultimately the Government, are1,820 words
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Advertisement253 1915-12-30 3 E.&O. HOTEL. On: New Year’s Eve, DECEMBER 31st. A SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER WILL BE SERVED AT 8 P.M. Tables should be booked in advance. DANCING AFTER DINNERTOWN BAND IN ATTENDANCE. THE CRAG HOTEL. PENANG HILLS. Speei&l Rate for the Holidays. $ll FROM Friday Evening, 31st Dec., TO Monday253 words
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Advertisement1071 1915-12-30 3 H. WOMEN’S GREATEST MISFORTUNE. l.ax. 3k to The old saying that “distance lends enchantment” was nevermore aptly to tin those people whose breath is laden with evil smelling odours. Many pcrs^:. roiTii than when applied •..ppear most attractive at a distance, but produce a feeling of pity and disgust why1,071 words
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Article234 1915-12-30 4 Each of us has a certain supply of nervous energv. Every act, even every thought, uses up some part of this energy. During rest and sleep the supply is increased by the blood which gets the needed elements from the air we breathe and the food we eat.234 words
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1154 1915-12-30 4 Drah atic Expressions or Sib Arthur PlNBRO. Once more the critics are accusing Sir Arthur Pinero of using bad language. Not language of the colloquial naughtiness Mr. Shaw allowed himself on a notorious occasion. The very reverse of that. Fine language, stilted language, what1,154 words
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Article607 1915-12-30 4 The Subject of Litigation in Colombo Court. The ill-fated P- and O. steamer Nubia, which lies stranded on the sand bank near the mouth of the Kelani River, Ceylon, is now the subject of litigation. It will be remembered that the vessel and cargo were607 words
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Advertisement233 1915-12-30 4 v b CORSAR SOM’S i-Known Extra y Canvas, Mo. 0. im .'j. BUTTERY S Co. The Angio-Japanese Dispensary, 393 395, Chulia Street, PENANG. Qual fied Japanese Doctor a w ys in attendance. All kinds of Patent Medicines and Proprietary Articles held in Stock. Prescriptions carefully dispensed. Attention, Civility and Moderate233 words
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Advertisement70 1915-12-30 4 Whooping Cough. 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 uiied successfully in many epidemics, and70 words
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Advertisement66 1915-12-30 4 Sharp attacks of colic are very prevalent in thiß trying climate, and it is well to know wh at Bhonld be taken to overcome the tro able. Here is the knowledge to act on: Get a bottle of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE and take a teaspoonful every three hours. Speedy66 words
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Advertisement119 1915-12-30 4 :iDannc D0C D0CZD00»»0CD00C D0< >000 U a n n INSURE TOUR U Motor Cars Motor Cycles o n n f 5 0 n Commercial Vehicles n n n 0 n n a 0 with the Company that specialises in n n MOTOR INSURANCE. 0 n n THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE119 words
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511 1915-12-30 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, VViii you please htve the to insert the following in your valuable columns in older to give warning to Asiatics whose wives and daughters are usually travelling in first-class carriages on the511 words
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Article454 1915-12-30 5 Concerning the new appointment of our old friend Dr. Guoh Leau Tuck in China as Dr: Wu Lien-Teh) to which we referred in an M. A. P.” paragraph yesterday, the National Review of Shanghai says in its latest issue “We note with great* satisfaction that the Government454 words
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Article580 1915-12-30 5 Loss to the Planting Community. It is with Binceie regret that we announce to his many friends in Malaya the death of Mr. Herbert Mitford Darby, which, according to telegraphic communication, occurred yesterday in a nursing home at Ootacamund, in {southern India, says the580 words
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Article255 1915-12-30 5 At the last Council Meeting held on Monday, the 20th December, 1915, the following were present Messrs. J. Boy, A. H. Fiowerdew, J D'scraques, L. G. Attenborough, E. J. Vallentine, and the Secretaiy (Mr. A. Towers). In the absence of the President and the Vice-President Mr.255 words
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Article86 1915-12-30 5 Penang Women Workers Amount previously aknowledged 1921. H B Pike Esq $25, “Crocodile Skins” $l5, Mrs. John Mitchell (2nd Don.) $5. Mrs Evans (2nd Don.) $5, Mrs. Lim Long Cheab $5, Mrs. Lim Eow Hooi $5, Mrs. Ong Boon Swee $2, Mrs. Lim Eow Hong $l,86 words
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Advertisement483 1915-12-30 5 m 0 n n n n 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 m H 0 0 n UOO 0 0 0 n 0000-***** 00U000MI tea, Vkill you drink something fine Tr th YES. th? r“u OUP “TTT 1 fra S raal JAVA TEA from Soekaboemi. 6 COLAPARA483 words
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Advertisement329 1915-12-30 5 'T Sum D D S 0 LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW. I ALL DEALERS. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I (AND FOR TWO MORE NIGHTS ONLY). The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. One of the Biggest and Best Programmes ever exhibited to the renang Rublic. 0 MIDNIGHT at MAXIM’S In 4 Parts With329 words
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Article, Illustration95 1915-12-30 6 Published daily (except 3undays and public holiday!) ▲T THH CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Peuang Pbiob. Daily Local $24 per annum Ovtatatioa... Postage Extra. Kail Edition (Poet Free) $17.50 OABLB IODKIM ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Noe. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N if —All bu,ia.aa WUBiwtioii ihooM95 words
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Article1180 1915-12-30 6 Obviously the authorities at Home are in real earnest in the steps they are taking to prevent men eligible for military service from leaving the United Kingdom. We heard by last mail that two youngsters who were coming out to the east for the first time to1,180 words
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Article99 1915-12-30 6 Reui ike Case. Messrs Boustead A Co., local agents for the Nippon Tusen Kaisha, write to us as follows: Please note we have received advice from Tokio that s.s. Kamo Maru which sailed for Colombo and Europe on 25th instant will proceed to London via Durban,99 words
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Article916 1915-12-30 6 Mr. H. C. Barnard, of the F.M.B. Rail-1 1 ways, has gone to Kedah on inapection duty. Mr. and Mra. Gorman. Mr. Frich and Mr. I Robinson, of Alor Star are paying a short J visit to Penang. I Mr. G. A. Hall, Adviser to the Kedah916 words
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Article987 1915-12-30 6 Off the But» Track. Valona, or Avlona, which has been in ths possession of the Italians for over a year and where they have again landed troops, lies in the part of Albania least visited by tourists, and the two English travellers who have described the place—Colonel Leake,987 words
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Article37 1915-12-30 6 To-day’* Quotations, Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $81.75, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $82.37*, business done, (185 tons sold) and in London at 41 os sa. spot and 4167 ss. three months sight.37 words
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Advertisement148 1915-12-30 6 LO3K for the FLAG on the and you will then knoAv you are getting the British Brand. Jl b I! H i BRITISH and ■ill BEST. v i THE I Super Iced Cologne 40 and TO cents. THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY Ltd PENANG. TAIPING <£ IPOH. K "VIUMVOi $z SOL^148 words
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Article584 1915-12-30 7 (Reuter's Service). Copyright Telegram. MR. ASQUITH’S DECISION. A MEASURE OF COMPULSION." London, December 29, 4 40 a.m. The Morning Pott and the Daily Chronicle state that at yesterday’» Cabinet meeting Mr. Asquith told his colleagues that he had decided that a measure of oompulsion towards the single584 words
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Article588 1915-12-30 7 (Reuter's Service). Copyright Telegram. SALONIKA. SIGNIFICANT PRO-GERMAN ADMISSION Athens, December 29. The following significant statement appears in a pro-German paper "•An Austro-German attack on Salonika will be useless beciuse, owing to the fortifications, the Allies can neither be crushed nor taken prisoners. The only result of a588 words
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Article814 1915-12-30 7 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. BRITISH OPERATIONS. London, December 29. 12.20 a.m. The British official bulletin states Yesterday night we exploded a mine near Fricourt, inflicting considerable damage on the enemy. To-day the enemy showed rather more than the usual artillery activity notably south of the Labassee Canal814 words
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Article60 1915-12-30 7 The Rifle Range will be open for general J practice on the Ist and 2nd January 191«, at 200,500 and 600 yards. Morning Practice at 7 a.m. Afternoon 3 p,m. Members P. V. R. C. requiring ammuni-1 tion should apply to the Hon. Bec. |p. V.R.60 words
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Article611 1915-12-30 7 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram MORE STEAMERS SUNK. London, December 27, The crew of the Swedish steamer Nereut, which was sunk in the North Sea on December 25 while bound for Boston, and that of the Lincolnshire, bound for Copenhagen, have been landed at Grimsby. The survivors of611 words
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Article331 1915-12-30 7 (Reuter's Service) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN ATTACK REPULSED. Petrograd, December 29. A Petrograd communique reports German activity south of Lake Babit, where the Germans attempted to rush the barbed wire entanglements, but the Russians leaped out of their trenches, tackled the assailants and drove them into their own331 words
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Article93 1915-12-30 7 Okies** Ckeiaker of Commerce Dimmer. i C From Out Own Correspondent j Singapore, December 30, On Tuesday the Chinese Chamber of I I Commerce entertained Mr. R. T. Wilkinson, I C M.G.. to a banquet, Mr. Seet Tiong Wah presiding and proposing the toast of the I93 words
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53 1915-12-30 7 Dec. 28 By Balance ...144,985.651 29 Staff of Government I Monopolies, Dec. I subscription 85 001 A Friendly Kongsi" 120.001 Staff of Messrs. R. Young, Dec. sub- j scription 100.001 29 Balance 45,290.651 Remitted to London lO,OOO on 24-2-15... 85,618.73 I Total subscription53 words
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Article48 1915-12-30 7 j Dec. 28 By Balance $3,693.171 29 The Ministering Chil- l 1 drens’ League 271.301 G. N. Burnham 50.001 «4,014.47 29 To Draft on London favg. Dr. Jacobs 432 Is. 2/4 5/16 271.80 29 Balance 3,743.17 Amount previously ac- knowledged 18,829.51 I Total ~,$29,572.68 j48 words
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Article294 1915-12-30 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. KWANGSI STILL LOYAL. REPORT FROM PEKING. London, December 29, 12 p.m, The report that Kwangsi has also revolt* ed is contradicted by the following cable from Peking dated December 28 Reports from Kwangtung and Kwangsi indicate that the authorities in those prtvinces remain294 words
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Article412 1915-12-30 7 Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court this morning a Tamil barber, named 8ubramanian, was charged with enticing away Suppamal, tho wife of one Dorasamy. The accused, who was defended by Mr. C. D. D. Hogan, claimed trial. Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted. The complainant Dorasamy412 words
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Article93 1915-12-30 7 The following articles will be found oa our outside pages: Page. 3, —What to do with the Censorship. 4. Poverty of the English Language. Ill-Fated P. and O. I Nubia. 1 5,—Death of Mr. H. M. Darby. F.M-S-Chamber of Mines. Queen MaiVa Needlework Guild. The 20th I Century Mohock93 words
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Obituary55 1915-12-30 7 Obituar. Sir Artkur WUs^ London, Lumber 28. The death has taken Rt. Hon. Sir Arthur Wil»on, K.C 1X\ formerly Puisne Judge of the High Court* Calcutta and Member of the Judicial Coatee of the Privy Council since 1902. Iklr. Aairsw Is»London, December, The death has taken place of Mr. A^55 words
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Article894 1915-12-30 8 Successful Children's Plat. Great credit is due to Mrs. H. S. Balhetchet, as organiser, and Mrs. A. A. Aeria, Mrs. C, L Robless, Miss L. Jeremiab, Miss M. Doral, Miss Elvira Phipps, Miss L>. Fernandez, Mr. M. Baptist, and Mr. D. 1\ Pasqual, who all rendered valuable assistance,894 words
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Article857 1915-12-30 8 Address to the Hon. R. J. Wilkinson, C.M.G. Appended is the text of the farewell address which is to be presented to the Hon’ble the Colonial Secretary at a complimentary banquet to be held this evening (says the Malaya Tribune of Tuesday) at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce,857 words
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Article1456 1915-12-30 8 The New Monarchy. The die has been cast, for weal or for woe, says the National Review of Shanghai China is no longer a Republic, but a Monarchy. There is change of form of State, but not of government, for the same man remains as head of1,456 words
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Article487 1915-12-30 8 The Sydney Bulletin writes in a rather unfriendly strain of the Deebook Dredging report: Captain Teddy Miles confides in No. 2 report on his Deebook Dredging claim that (1) the ground worked was patchy, and (2) that bores ahead of tho dredge show further patchiness This behaviour of487 words
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Advertisement322 1915-12-30 8 FOR BALE ONE CHESTNUT PONY (marc), regularly ridden by a lady. ONE BAY PONY (mare). Apply to R. SCOTT, 7«9a Police Court TO LET. Premises 6, Beach St. Entry from January Ist, 1916. Apply PRITCHARD Co., Ltd. 722 a The Chinese Steamship Co. For Rangoon. The 8.8. Olenogle, 3,750 tone,322 words
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Advertisement48 1915-12-30 8 The Children's Colds. Watch the children’s colds and cure them before they weaken the vitality. Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy freely. It is perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from injurious substances and costs but a trifle. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement43 1915-12-30 8 Bad Taste in the Month. 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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Advertisement53 1915-12-30 8 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy The 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 all53 words
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Advertisement384 1915-12-30 8 THE CHINESE ENGLISH SAMARANG JAVA. SCHOOL W ANTED. rnflRBE cinNESE MASTERS to teach K, English in a good-class school Quarters free Commencing salary 550' more for young pood men. Apply with copy of a letter from English master to w E MANN, 750 a T) renana. ll ill 1 1384 words
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Article1170 1915-12-30 9 LIEUTENANT’S STORY OF A FAMOUS EPISODE. REMARKABLE PsTCHOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE. An episode which is already among the classic stories of the war stands revealed in a new and remarkably interesting light in an article which M. Maurice Barres, the wellknown French writer contributes to the Echo de Paris.1,170 words
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Article767 1915-12-30 9 Dean Ramsay, in his Reminisconces,” tells the story of a worthy Scottish minister who was grand in the prayer,” and who, having in his wrestling with the spirit exhausted every ordinary subject, fiuished up by pouring forth a petition for the puir de’il.” In something of this spirit,767 words
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Advertisement231 1915-12-30 9 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, PENANG. 25th and 26th December, 1915. CHRISTMAS DAYS Special Dinners will be served. EXCELLENT CUISINE NO BAND. To Reserve Tables ’Phone No. 635. TIANG JOO CO., PENANG. Just Received a New Shipment of The “JOOCOCLES” Guaranteed made Turoughout Prom Frame to Pedal From Tyre to Jaddle Pitted Complete231 words
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Advertisement53 1915-12-30 9 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy The 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 all53 words
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Advertisement936 1915-12-30 9 Important Auction Sale. TO LET. 1st aid 2nd Floors of 86, Beach Street situated at Corner of Beach and M arket Streets. Apply to 773 SENG KEE Co. TO LET. FROM 1st May, 1916. premises N03. 27 aud 27a, Beach Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Hutteabach Bros. Co. Suitable936 words
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Article1044 1915-12-30 10 One of (he greatest tasks to which Englishmen have ever set their hands awaits the statesmen of the second decade of the Twentieth Century. It was defined by Lord Milner in the course of his excellent address delivered at King’s College on Wednesday, as the permanent organic1,044 words
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Article943 1915-12-30 10 Maroabet Douglas - A NEW SPIRIT, BUT THE OLD VIRTUES. I By Maroabet Douglas. It has become the fashion for those who have been allowed to visit France since the outbreak of w*r to write letters or make speeches in praise of the new France or the new spirit which they943 words
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Advertisement10 1915-12-30 10 F«r Okronio Cheat Complaints, Wooda’ Great Peppermint Omre la, 6d.10 words
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Advertisement62 1915-12-30 10 A Germ Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain 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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Advertisement160 1915-12-30 10 nnnnnnnnannnnnnannnuna m ■ngnsaavai VsN S'rV IYV m 255 13 Reserve, cuve£ Champagne r TRA extra DRV WHEN ORDERING YOUR CHAMPAGNE FOR CHRISTMAS BE SURE TO GET THE BEST. THE BEST IS 4 1906 VINTAGE AS DRUNK BY THE KING ROYAL FAMILY. OBTAINABLE FROM: TONG JOO A Co. HOONG KEE A160 words
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Article701 1915-12-30 11 Official Minutes. Minute* of a Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday the 14th December, 1915. Pretent. W. Peel Esq., President. Quah Beng Kee, Esq, John Mitchell, Esq. Lim Eow Hong, Esq. Abeent, P. T. Allen, Esq^ A. F. Goodrich, Esq. Yeoh Guan Seok, Esq. A.701 words
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Article1028 1915-12-30 11 The Real Functions of a General 1 Staff. Evt.i those who, mistaking ignorance for wit, a /oar ago gibed at the German army and i s leaders, now begin to visualise it as a wonderful piece of mechanism, which is at once the product and the1,028 words
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Article1015 1915-12-30 11 Hedgehogs eat cockroaches, fall into the water-butt with piteous outcry, and are rescued in the small hours of the morning. Bats eat moths, blunder into the night nursery, and are ejected amid the howls of its occupants. There are, it is true, other differences between the1,015 words
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Advertisement44 1915-12-30 11 MAKTIN’S k MmPILL for Thousands nl aiaritiea rratfa in ilie Vrtnch ftamad for all I rjs house, so that on the T l rnn a hul Of MirtUl’li Pill# "T i t ||g ;+ww»m m#* Staw# mmmttly <!'»*e may h* -<i then, teof* tr^.44 words
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Advertisement12 1915-12-30 11 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement206 1915-12-30 11 BY APPOINTMENT id a\s rhi »X a C" TO H. M. THE KING NESTLE CHOCOLATE FOR THE FRON ,Vi Having been requested by several Residents in the Malay Peninsula to ■end parcels of Nestld Chocolates to relatives or friends at the Front, we have now made arrangements to send parcels206 words
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Advertisement1358 1915-12-30 12 B. I. P. 0.AND APCAR LINE Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China and Japan*) INTERMEDIATE Homeward for Europe. 1.1. Nellore Feb. 9 «.I. Mongara Feb 23 i.s. Nore Mar. 23 1.1. Nagoya May 3 DIRECT SERVICE. Outward (for China and1,358 words
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