Straits Echo, 29 January 1916
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Title Section35 1916-01-29 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERA* VOL. 14. $24 Per Aonu» PENANG, SATURDAY, 29th JANUARY, 1916. Stalk Can, M (anil. No. 23.35 words
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Advertisement1289 1916-01-29 1 For Cars on Hire BANKS EMPIRE ”Tht Little AriilocTG*''' Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. Just Unpacked A New Shipment of Motor and Cycle Accessories. Repairs of Motor Cars and Cycles undertaken by expert Mechanics. Largest Dealers in Motor Accessories and Oil Motor1,289 words
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Advertisement46 1916-01-29 2 DRINK I m m V. 0 II 3 V it ;n sr.i e* PI StvU?! asci W sfe&i im m m d B ft SI U n 3 m 8?w RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD. 9 PENANG46 words
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Article1696 1916-01-29 3 POLICE TYRANNY. 5 Convicted Criminals in High Places Wf print below a Ut’er from Coostanti nnplefrom the pen of a special correspondent 0 f the ew York World who ha* had c ial opp unities of observing men and thingt in the Ottoman capital. Constantinop e,1,696 words
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Advertisement711 1916-01-29 3 For all Lung Troubles take inc! Bazaars. Of all Chemists Prescribed by the medical profession i organs. Angier’s Emulsion is soothing and for twenty-four years, Angier’s Emulsion healing to throat, lungs, stomach and intesis now universally recognised as a standard tines, and it has a most invigorating, tonic approved treatment711 words
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904 1916-01-29 4 "Touching Wood”— and Other Superstitions. A new interest has been given to an ancient superstition by no less a personage c than Mr. A. J. Balfour, the most philoso- phioally minded of all our politicians. When Mr. Asquith referred in his great t war speech in the House of Commons904 words
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Article1395 1916-01-29 4 Archibald Hurd - Bt Archibald Hurd. GERMANY’S THREE STAGES. t i Let there bo no mistake. Those who oontrol German affairs realise that as they risked all in this war, so they have already lost all, or nearly all. The truth is that there is no escape from1,395 words
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Article585 1916-01-29 4 Studying The Question of Ways Ann Means. All grades of society, including the Chancellor of the Exchequer, are interested just now in tbe question of ways and means. Are we as a people spending less money f The very shop windows, with their wonderful displays of merchandise585 words
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Advertisement62 1916-01-29 4 Core Hut toll. When you have troublesome cough, it does not mean that you have consumption or that you are going to have it, but it does mean that your lungs are threatened, and it is just as well to be on the safe side and take Chamberlain's Congh Remedy62 words
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Advertisement10 1916-01-29 4 For Chronic Cheat Complainta, Wooda' Great Peppermint Care la, 6d.10 words
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Advertisement159 1916-01-29 4 .u. Zj »-*C Dnc DncDnn«»ncDnnc :>nc Dnnn 1 U n n a INSURE 1 u n n n r\ YOUR U n Motor Cars Motor Cycles AND 1~! 0 a a a n j Commercial Vehicles with the Company that specialises in MOTOR INSURANCE. IHE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. LIMITED.159 words
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Article1192 1916-01-29 5 Tom Wrioht - (Br Tom Wrioht). A pamphlet on “symbiosis” has been read by a j >urna!ist. The j >urnali»t h>s bailed ►jij.biosis as something new in science because it was new to him He bas found a London daily paper as clever as himself, (this quite easily) and (be result1,192 words
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Article166 1916-01-29 5 Recruit Shooting. The following were the scores made in the shooting off of the Recruits’ Course of the Veteran Company of the Penang Volunteers. A cup which was presented by tbe officers for the highest score was won by Pte R S Jarvis with a creditable166 words
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Article68 1916-01-29 5 January 30, 1916 8-00 am. Matins 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion 500 p.m Sunday School 6-00 p.m. Evensong aud Sermon Hymn 172 Praise to the Holiest in the height Psalm CXLVIT) CXLVIIT J Marsh CXLIX CL Humphreys 289 Magnificat Barnby Nunc Dimittis Lloyd Hymn 193 Jesu Lover68 words
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Article40 1916-01-29 5 Services will be held in the Presbyterian Church. Northam Road, to-morrow as follows —9 a.m- Children’s Service 6 p.m. Public Worship. Preacher, Rev. W Murray, MA. Hymns for evening service Church Praise, 215, 654, 104 and 429.40 words
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Article88 1916-01-29 5 Rubber Auction. At the rubber auction held at the Eastern Produce Exchange on Thursday last 58 790 lb. of rubber were offered for sale and 42 899 lb. were sold. Bidding was very brisk and the following prices were obtained Ribbed Smoked Sheet f 169 Plain do88 words
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Article42 1916-01-29 5 Jan. 17 By Balance $275.00 26 Municipal Staff 15th instalment 368.35 27 Amt. collected by Mr. J. H Pbipps for Dec. 1915 subscription Audit Office 6.50 Registry, Supreme Court 6*75 Prisons Department 23.50 Jan. 27 By Balance $678.1042 words
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Article46 1916-01-29 5 The following were the results of the ties played vesterdav Mix d Double Handicap B. Mr and Mrs J P Souter. beat Miss Evans and A W Blackford s_l. 6-1. Double Handicap A. Sells and F R Bayers seos and Hargrave. I 6—4,46 words
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Advertisement591 1916-01-29 5 J < u Q bl 0£ J < O Id a. (A (A m z < z < X u D CO o in < Sole Agents NS SCOTCH WHISKY £3 ag/* bTack whi S^| s SCOTCH PS X JAMES > 'N OIASOO^* be —I fc as >- DO t—*591 words
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Advertisement411 1916-01-29 5 SioeeS. t To6acco Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. r\« 7So 5 K 5 m u TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. 4 DETECTIVE HAYES 4 20 Parts In Parts 20 7 SERIES411 words
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Article, Illustration97 1916-01-29 6 Published daily (except Sundays and pvbLie holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang Pkiol Daily Local M 924 per aura Oatstation... Postage Extra. Hail Edition (Post Fno) 917.50 OABLn iDDBISS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 345 ff 4, All kuiiMH MmnuoiMtioai97 words
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Article1370 1916-01-29 6 j he experiment which the Municipality initiated a f jw years ago. of runuing all the priucipil mirkets within its jurisdiction, has proved so eminently satisfactory to all concerned that thera is littlo fear of our reverting once again to the bad old custom of letting them out1,370 words
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Article31 1916-01-29 6 The R.M.S. Mooltan arrived at London oo the afternoon of Wednesday the 26tb instant. The connecting steamer from the Straits (s s. Namur left here on 25th ultimo.31 words
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Article34 1916-01-29 6 To-day’s Quotations. Tin (unrefiaed) is quoted here to-day at 986.60, business done, in Singapore (refined) at 987. buyers no sellers, and in London at XI7B. ss. spot and X 179 three months’ sight.34 words
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Article758 1916-01-29 6 Mr Vivian Maokit* has been admitted to the F.M.S- Bar. Mr. W. H. Jambu, one of the two candidates from the Immigration Department. Penaug, has pas-ei the recent senior clerical examination held at Taiping, •The Rev. F. Q. Swindell, Colonial Chaphin, will bs institu ed Archdeacon. St758 words
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Article82 1916-01-29 6 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, January 29. Messrs. Fraser’s report shows that the market was exceptionally lifeless owing to the lack of information from the home markets, the difficulty in some quarters of obtaining a permit for shipments, and the general satisfaction pervading in rubbers over tbe82 words
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Article950 1916-01-29 6 Tke V C. It was un January 29. 1856, Blxt years ago, that the Victoria Cross was found ed. and it is a striking illustration of the strictness with which the decoration ha* boon conferred that only some 600 officer» and men havo won it, including those tr950 words
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Advertisement184 1916-01-29 6 Chinese New Year BOY YOUR PERFUMES HAIR LOTIONS <&o., «Sec. FROM THE George Town Dispensary, Ltd. A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM AT REASONABLE PRICES. CHSMTA HATI. The Premier Perfume. $£3 1-Z Bottle. TIANG J00 Co., PENANG. Just Received a New Shipment of The JOOCOCLES Guaranteed British-made Turoughout From Frame184 words
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Article752 1916-01-29 7 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. OFFICIAL FIGURES. Nearly 950,000. London, January 28 In tlie House of Commons Mr. H. H Asquith announced that the British casualties up to January 9 were. Ip Fbanc* Killed. Wounded Miltin'). 87.268 259.107 54,035 Ip tbs Dabdanbllbs 18,200 78,095 11,254 Ip Otbbb Tbbatbks 12,670752 words
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Article677 1916-01-29 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FIGtITiNG IN ARTOIS/ Paris, January 27, 5.50 p.m. A Paris communique states that there has beeu a very lively cannonade in Artois. We continued to re occupy the craters, discovering m my dead Germans and taking some prisoners. Artillery Activity. London, January 28.677 words
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Article615 1916-01-29 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. MINISTERAL STATEMENT. London, Jacmry 28. Lord Kitcheaor, Sscretary of State for War, and Mr. A J. Balfour, First Lord of the Admiralty, recaivad a deputation in Loudon from the members of the House of Commons in reference to th t protection of615 words
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Article590 1916-01-29 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. KING THANKS THE COMMONS Eighteea moatks of Wat. London, January 27. Parliament has been prorogued. The Speech from the Throne says: “For eighteen months ou- Army aud Navy have been mg aged in concert with our brave and steadfast Allies in defend590 words
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Article386 1916-01-29 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. DEFENCE OF VALONA. Italia*» Government's Decision. Rome, Jauuaiy 28. The Italian Cibinet, at a meeting, adopted a rasolu'iou to defend Valona to the utmost RUMANIA'S SYMPATHIES. Pro-Russiaa Party ia the Ascendant. London, Jauu-irv 28. The Morning Po>t correspondent at Budapest states that Hungarian conros386 words
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219 1916-01-29 7 Judgment for Def»d»ti. In the District Court, this morning Mr, W. C. Michell, District Judge, delivered judgment in the suit brought by Messrs Fred Hulme Sharp and H. J. Barrett against the Eastern Smelting Co Ltd., for summarily dismissing them on the 11th December last219 words
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Article268 1916-01-29 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. EASTERN FIRMS BLACK LISTED London, January 28. In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil, Unde Secretary 0 f State for Foreign Affairs, said that under the latest Trading with the Enrmy Act many tirm« in Chios, Siam and Pets a were268 words
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Article287 1916-01-29 7 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following items are taken from tba Sumatra Post of January 26. The Btlkiti. Austria has sent an ultimatum to Montenegro, allowing her 36 hours in which to lay down arms or hostilities will be recommenced. The Montenegrin Consul-General at London states that Montenegro287 words
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Article101 1916-01-29 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3. —Golden Horn in Gloom. 4. —British Navv and its Work. “Thrift” the Elusive. 5. —Epiphytic Journalism. St Georges’ Church, Penang. P. V Veteran Coy. Eastern Produce Exchange. The Penang Relief Fund. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Penang101 words
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Article1189 1916-01-29 8 There are some things which we find it extremely difficult to understand, and which it we were sure of the accuracy of the natural interpretation they seem to bear would cause us to express ourselves more warmly than might be deemed decorous. At such a time as1,189 words
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Article764 1916-01-29 8 Record or Proceedings During Last Year, The annual report of the Straits Branch, Royal Asiatic Society,for 1915,signed by Mr. I. H. Burkill, hon. secretary, to be presented at the annual meeting on February 10, is as follows:— During 1915 the following new members were elected :—Messrs. A.764 words
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1041 1916-01-29 8 At tbe L'indon Bankruptcy Court on December 2 Mr. Soymour Hicks attended for public examination before Mr. Registrar Hope upon a statement of sff lira showing liabilities £42,507, of which £8 327 are expected to rank, and estimated net assets £3,710. Mr. E W Hansell,1,041 words
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Article750 1916-01-29 8 As still another instance of the general response of the better educated classes of Chinese in this Colony to modern ideals of education and social and esthetic culture, says Thursday’s S. F. P. there is in prospect a visit to Singapore of a dramatic750 words
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Article126 1916-01-29 8 Punano, Januabt 29. {By cowrteey of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank >M 241 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4V 3 Credit fM 2/41 3 Documentary 2/4»t Calcutta, Demand Bank Rg j^'* 3 days’ sight Private 175 Bombay, Demand Bank im 17^ Moulmein, Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private 175126 words
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Advertisement560 1916-01-29 8 Chinise New Year Opportunity. BY PUBLIC AUCTION at Church i Street Ghaut on Tuesday, February 1, at 8 p.m. A Bay Australian Griffin, showy, sound i and strong worker, Victoria in thor- onghlv good condition and a set of Harness to match. On view at 2 30 p.m. Terms as560 words
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Advertisement64 1916-01-29 8 Every young child ii susceptible to croup. Don't wait until tbi* dreadful disease attacks your little one before you prepare for it. It comes in the night when chemists’ shops are usually closed, and this alone should be a warning. Get and beep Chamberlains’ Cough Remedy on band. It never64 words
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Advertisement41 1916-01-29 8 Do You Couth T Don’t overstrain the fine membrane of yonr throat in trying to dislodge the phlegm. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will accomplish this far you, and cure the cold that is causing it For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers41 words
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Advertisement83 1916-01-29 8 It is but a short step from a chilled condition of the body to Pneumonia, and unless the chill be driven off that second sorious condition is reached, sometime* in less than 24 hours. Apply this warning to yourself when you feel out of sorts with a cold. Take a83 words
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Advertisement296 1916-01-29 8 PLANTS FERNS. FOR COMPOUND 8 HO’SE (Inspection invited.) 15 17a, Northam Road PENANO for s alb. Royal enpield motor cyclf 1915 Mode], 2} H.P. 2 Speed, Free Engine. Practically new. Perfect condinon 47a Reply to BOX NO. 999, c/o Straits Echo WARNING. All persons are cautioned against making unauthorised use296 words
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Article952 1916-01-29 9 H. Bailbt - By H. Bailbt. COMMISSIONS GIVEN TO THE WRONG MEN. Of the many vital problems which confront the nation in this the season of preparation for the decisive efforts of the com ing spring, that of satisfying the abnormal demand for competent officers is paramount in urgency952 words
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Advertisement421 1916-01-29 9 We do it for you. IF YOU MADE up your mind to obtain the finest possible Scotch Whisky, you might succeed in doing so without buying our brands. You would have to purchase and lay down the finest spirits, you would have to blend them in just the right way421 words
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Advertisement226 1916-01-29 9 oe 30£ =3 ALLEN DENNYS CO., Penang, PtOPKItTOKS OF THE PENANG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS. SALES HELD EVERY TUESDAY RUBBER bought or '«ld by PUBLIC AUCTION or PRITATB TENDER. FORWARD SALES ARRANGED. RUBBER transhipped and insured to any PORT at ninitncß rates. RUBBER SALE ROOMS at No. 7. UNION STREET. DOC226 words
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1288 1916-01-29 10 Non* ni mr Chxistmas B*«mow.. i One of our officers said to me the other 8 day Whatever you do, Padre, for Heaven’s sake don’t have that fcymh about Peace on Earth.” But I shall—why not And shall preach about it, too, if I feel1,288 words
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Article441 1916-01-29 10 Paris, December 29. The Serbian army was not beaten by the Germans ;it was compelled to retreat continually because nothing could face the deluge of shells which the enemy had sub stituted for his soldiers. Such is the conclusion of M. Henry Barby, who was441 words
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Article137 1916-01-29 10 Thursday, 27th January, 1916. At the usual weekly auction held yesterday and continued to-day there were goo<l supplies on offer, about 404 tons being catalogued and of this quantity 275 tons were sold. Demand all through was only fair and prices, with the exception of those paid137 words
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Advertisement65 1916-01-29 10 Cro«». Every young child is susceptible to croup. Don't wait until tbin dreadful disease attacks your little one before you prepare for it. It comes in the night when chemists’ shops are usually closed, and this alone should be a warning. Get and keen Chamberlains' Cough Bemedy on hand. It65 words
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Advertisement197 1916-01-29 10 o. SOLE AGENTS FOR TYPEWRITERS Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of THE NEW MODEL No. 10. Ti m 9i b on a m iui.i K3 S3P 'o Jr* H T* 2 a m os RITerc if PRICE LIST HEAVY MODELS. NEW MASTER MODEL No. 10 Foolscap Brief Policy197 words
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Article209 1916-01-29 11 The muscles of the back do the heavy of the body. When they are overworked or ill-nourished they ache and people who are looking for tiouble begin to wony about their kidneys. Packache may be due to lumbago, which rheumatism of the muscles of the back, more backaches209 words
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Article1542 1916-01-29 11 ENGLAND AND TIME.’ Tec* Objective in the Balkans, (By Ernest W. Smith.) Milan, December 20. On the eve of a New Year natural interest is shown in Allied countries in the conditions under which Germany and Aust'u will enter upon the campaign of 1916. I met here1,542 words
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Article329 1916-01-29 11 The half-yearly general meeting of tbe Singapore British Miliy Club was held at its Club premises, Arab Street, on Sunday last. There was a large gathering. The account for the period Ist July 1915, to 31st Dec., 1915, were passed, carrying a balance to the credit329 words
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Advertisement412 1916-01-29 11 Extract from G’ve>nm»nt Circular note of tbe IOth October, 1901, for Geueral information K C. D»8«. has,...without doubt, been very successful in his line of treatment and baa inquired a most enviable reputation amongst all classes...who fl eked to him daily in large numbers for the benefit and comfort of412 words
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Advertisement88 1916-01-29 11 Straight at It. There is no use of our beating around the busb We might as well out with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain’s Cough .Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can see88 words
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Advertisement163 1916-01-29 11 C 3C b JO k—x DOC 3QOOOOC Dd>< BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. yJ 0 o 0 A ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. O A OBTAINABLE RETAIL r :.C! -■V o i He iPI R AND163 words
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Advertisement1879 1916-01-29 12 B. I. P. 0.AND APCAR LINE Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) ft? ;N.' Due Penang Steamer. Connecting with Jan. 27 Feb 5 Feb. 18 Mar. 3 Mar. 17 Mar. 31 Apr. 14 Apr. 29 May 12 N^mur Nankm Novara Malta1,879 words
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Article1046 1916-01-29 13 Name. RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES. Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd. Balgownie Rubber Estate, Ltd. Changkat Serdang Estate, Ltd. Glenealy Plantations, Ltd. Jebong (Perak) Rubber Co., Ltd. Kedah Rubber Co., Ltd. Malakoff Rubber Co., Ltd. Nellmay Rubber Co., Ltd. New Serendah Rubber Co., Ltd. Perak River Valley Rubber Co., Ltd Sandycroft Rubber1,046 words