Straits Echo, 31 January 1916
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Title Section35 1916-01-31 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERAL VOL. 14k $24 Per Annum PENANG, MONDAY, 31st JANUARY, 1916. lihglt Coy. II cents. No. 24.35 words
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Advertisement1080 1916-01-31 1 BANKS. >~ For Cars on Hire EMPIRE "The Lillie Ariatocnit 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 Oil1,080 words
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Advertisement28 1916-01-31 2 DRINK X u. 1 [1 i eE?ta S3! I Ik* SO XI RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.28 words
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Article2058 1916-01-31 3 Germany A Beaten Nation in COMMERCE. Numerous grievances were ventilated in the House of Commons on the motion for the adjournment till Janutry 4thMr. J. M. Hogge raised the question of the number of wagons that are out of commission on our railways. He suggested to2,058 words
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Advertisement296 1916-01-31 3 TIANG JOO Co PENANG Just Received a New Shipment of The JOOCOCLES Guaranteed British-made Turoughout From Frame to Pedal From Tyre to Saddle Fillet Complete with DUNLOP Tyres, Ump. Bell. Inflator 8 Tools. $55-00 Nett. TIANG JOO Co., sc* Importers. THE EVER POPULAR HOUSEHOLD REMEDY hich has now borne the296 words
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Advertisement12 1916-01-31 3 For Children’s Hacking Ccmgh at Night, Weoda* Great Peppermint Cere, la. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement551 1916-01-31 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check551 words
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Article605 1916-01-31 4 Stirring Srrmon by Father Vaughan. "Why does not God 6top this war? If ho were Almighty and All-loving he would have done so long ago.” This was the thesis of a sermon preached by Father Bernard Vaughau on Dec. 12 at his church in Farm-street, W., before a605 words
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Article119 1916-01-31 4 The Timet of India says The circumstances in which the announcement that Lord Chelmsford will succeed Lord Hardinge as Viceroy of India next March was made public are remarkable. His Majesty the King-Emperor’s choice was widely known in India a week ago. At that time119 words
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Article72 1916-01-31 4 The Governor has approved of the following promotions in the Singapore Volunteer Corps:— Singapore Volunteer Rifles. —Honorary Second Lieutenant C. Bazell, Cadet Company, to be Second Lieutenant. Company Sergeant-Major B. S. Walton to be Second Lieutenant. Veterans Company.—Lieutenant C. Fveritt to be Captain. Company SergeantMajor D. Drummond to72 words
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Article38 1916-01-31 4 Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. ilonday 31st January 1916. 1 Selection Aroldo Vrrdi 2 Two Step Gnats Eckersley 3 Lancers A Country Girl... Williams 4 Waltz Mono Belle Tralala Gilbert 5 March The Royal Salute Hume.38 words
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Advertisement324 1916-01-31 4 WARNING. All persons are cautioned against making unauthorised use of Reuter's Service of News, and any person or persons found infringing the Copyright Ordinance of the Straits Settlements will he strietly dealt with in aecordanee with the provisions of that Ordinance. REUTER. Methylated Spirits. (QUALIIY GUARANTEED). Wholesale Price $3.50 per324 words
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Advertisement40 1916-01-31 4 Do You Couth Don’t overstrain the fine membrane of your throat in trying to dislodge the phlegm. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will accomplish this for you, and cure the cold that is causing it. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement428 1916-01-31 4 The Anglo-Japanese Dispensary, 393 A 395, Chulia Street, PENANG. Qualified Japanese ’Doctor always in attendance. All kinds of Patent Medicines and Proprietary Articles held in Stock. Prescriptions carefully dispensed. Attention, Civility and Moderate Charges guaranteed. PLEASE GIVE OS A TRIAL. r r lD©CD#C33oocs©®ooO©CD©CD®Cm The Bernese Alps Milk Co. 9 0428 words
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Article1039 1916-01-31 5 I SENSATIONAL SrORY TOLD TO CORONER. Suicide bt Veronal Poisoning. The enquiry into the death of Mr. Colin Strac3y Guillum Scott, first officer of the Straits Steamship Company’s steamer Katong. who with his wife was found unconscious in their bedroom at the Seaview Hotel, was held on1,039 words
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Article570 1916-01-31 5 Yesterday's Field Day. The memliers of the Penang Volunteer Corps, including the Cadets, had a field-day yesterday morning, the fall-in for the 1 Volunteers being at the junction of York 3 Road and Scotland Road and that for the Cadets, under Lieutenant R. Owen, at the Magazine Police570 words
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Article141 1916-01-31 5 An American subject named H. E. Pound, a rubber planter by profession, of Sumatra was found hanging by a rope suspended from the top of the mosquitto net support in his bedroom at the Hongkong Hotel just after tiffin on January 21. He bad only been141 words
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Article146 1916-01-31 5 Kays the Straits Times: Time is percious to us as well as to the people who send us letters. It takes very much longer to decipher a horribly crude scrawl than to’write even the longest names plainly, and when people want us to get information for them and146 words
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Article31 1916-01-31 5 No choir practice this week, Thursday February 3. a 10.30 a.m. Chinese New Year Service, Friday February 4. 6 p m. Service of Intercession for the war.31 words
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Advertisement519 1916-01-31 5 •V».' J < Id </) a Ui K J < U UI 0. l/) m z < z < X 0 o m o W J < NAi:S w SCOTCH WHISKY m vv SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" 35 w -i e -c_r SCOTCH 8LX X DO r—■ e*j w 3LACK&WHITE519 words
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Advertisement415 1916-01-31 5 9 v, Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. m 1 «65 X MX m w VL ’'/m 46 TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. 4 DETECTIVE HAYES 4 20 Parts In Parts 20415 words
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Article, Illustration97 1916-01-31 6 Published daily (except Sunday» and publ-5 bolide vs) AT T B M CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Peoang Fuom. Daily Local 924 per untn OmteUtion... Pontage Extra. Mail Edition (Port Free) 917.50 OABLM ADDKIM ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Noe. (Echo, 519 Printing Department 343 Jf A— All97 words
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Article562 1916-01-31 6 The tramp we can endure. He is generally an able-bodied rogue, with a philosophy of life of his own, continually on the move, though we hare known one or two of the fraternity to move ever in a vicious circle. But he seldom stagnates into the vagrant as the562 words
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Article848 1916-01-31 6 Inspector Purvis, of Balik Pulau, is shortly retiring on pension. Mr. R. Ingham is appointed an assistant District Judge for the Settlement of Malacca. Inspector H. Benge is at preseut at the Dindings, in place of Inspector Cox, who is now at the Marine Station. Mr, and848 words
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Article170 1916-01-31 6 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following items are taken from the Sumatra Post of January 28 Germany and the War. The Rotterdam Correspondent of the Daily Telegraph writes th*.t a meeting has been held ot the principals of the German Banking Houses who predict that if the War170 words
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Article260 1916-01-31 6 Before Mr. V. G. Ezecmel in the Third Court this morning a Tamil chauffeur of nightsoil car No. 343, named Raip n, wacharged with rash driving so as to eudanger the safety of others. On the accused claiming trial, luspector Fravne stated that at 8.35 a m. on260 words
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Article80 1916-01-31 6 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3. —Trade After the War. 4. —Big Gun Campaign in the West. Campaign of the Russian Army. Straits Chinese Community. 5. —The Scott Tragedy. St. George’s Church, Penang PenaDg Volun teers. Sumatra Planter Hangs Himself. 8. —French Bravery.80 words
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Article286 1916-01-31 6 To-day’s Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 987.50, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at 988, business done (150 tons sold). Severe floods have taksn place in the Celebes. Owing to pressure on our space to-day we are obliged to hold over Random Notes. The s.s. Klang286 words
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Article626 1916-01-31 6 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. SEVEN KILLED. PROPERTY DAMAGED. Paris, January 80. A Zeppelin threw bombs on Paris at 10 o clock in the evening. There were several victims and some damage was done U property. Paris, January 30.—Later. Th 9 Zsppelin threw thirteen bombs. Rioe houses were626 words
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Advertisement428 1916-01-31 6 Some Useful Business Handbooks. Business Blue Book A hook for progressive business men and all interested in commercial knowledge, $1.35. Dig ivity of Business Thoughts and Theories on Business and Training for business by H. E. Morgan. Receivers fi? Liquidators By H.C- Emery, solicitor. Fallow of the Chartered Institute of428 words
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Article534 1916-01-31 7 (Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram. STRAITS MEN ON BOARD. Heavy Deatk-Roll. London, January 23. passengers who arrived at Plymouth in tbe afternoon from West Africa were utonnded to hear that the West African nsil Appam is missing. They say she bad over 200 passengers on board. Sir E.534 words
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Article1267 1916-01-31 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. SIMULTANEOUS GERMAN ATTACKS. M»j .rity RepwlaaJ. London, January 28, 5,20 p.m. A Paris communique states that we repulsed two atticks which the Germans attempted in Artois. The French guns exploded an ammunition depot in Puis Aliene. London, January 29. A Paris communique states1,267 words
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Article572 1916-01-31 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. IN THE PINSK MARSHES. Kiag Tkaw aad tke Gcrmaa Soldiery. Petrograd, January 30. Recent prisoners confirm the report of the suffering of the Germans in the Pinsk marshes. A rapid thaw released vast quantities of subterranean water which wrecked all the enemy works572 words
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Article552 1916-01-31 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. LANDING AT KARA BURNU. GREEK PROTEST. Salonika, January 29. Marines from the British, French and Italian warships in the harbour at daybreak on January 28 landed at Kara Burnu Peninsula and occupied the Greek fort. The garrison did not resist. The landing was effected552 words
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Article232 1916-01-31 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Austria» Attack Repulsed. Borne, January 29. A communique issued in Borne Bays that after an intense artillery fire the Austrians on the evening of January 27 thrice attempted to rush the Italian positions on the Upper Isonzo but were repulsed with heavy losses.232 words
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Article348 1916-01-31 7 Tke Positioa of Goverameat Servaats. Says Friday’s Straitt Timet By the courtesy of the Government we are enabled to give some further information with reference to the disposal of military pay reoeived by volunteers who are in Government service. The basis of the arrangements in force during the348 words
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Article176 1916-01-31 7 The Manchester Guardian says Canberra, as the name of the capital of the Commonwealth of Australia, may well give place to Anzac, the most illustrious made name in history. Surely there never was so happy a concourse of letters as these, the initials of men who did176 words
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Article767 1916-01-31 8 (R euter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. CERTAIN OF VICTORY. Tribute to Italian Tenacity. London, January 28. Mr. Lloyd George, interviewed by the Sseols of Milan, after a warm appreciation of the inconquerable tenacity of the Italians who are fighting on the Alpine peaks and dragging guns up insuperable767 words
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Article2367 1916-01-31 8 Rkihann—Hooah. A very pretty wedding was solemnized at St George’s Church, Penang, on Saturday last, the contracting parties being Mr Erast Reimann, eldest son of the late Robert and Elizabeth Reimann of Wald, Canton of Zurich, Switzarlaud, aud Miss Gladys Hogan, eldest child of the late Ernest2,367 words
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Article448 1916-01-31 8 Thbbat to Partition Russia. The German papers of the dates immediately preceding Christmas reveal very little that is of exciting interest. In the Deutsche Tagaeitung jCount von Reventlow is, as usual, on the war path, and his latest object of attack is once more British hypocrisy448 words
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Article106 1916-01-31 8 Col. Smly’s Tkibute. Paris, January 9. Brigadier-General Seely, former BritishMinister of War, speaking in the House of Commons recently, expressed himself in these words War has devastated several of the most beautiful departments of France. France has fought with a dauntless courage which it is impossible to describe.”106 words
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Article127 1916-01-31 8 Pbnanq, January 31. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank London, Demand Bank it< 2/4 r 4 mouths’ sight Bank 2/44* .1 3 Credit 2/4* 3 Documentary 2/4*» Calcutta, Demand Bank jj 8 174** 3 days’ sight Private 170 Bombay, Demand Bank >#> 17^ Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’127 words
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Advertisement521 1916-01-31 8 TO BE LET TTTELL- FURNISHED HOUSE, No. 7, Vf Pangkor Road, for not less than ■ix months from early in April next. Large drawing and dining rooms, morning room, study and 4 exceptionally good bedrooms with t4 bathrooms adjoining. Electric light and fans throughout. Tennis Court. Rent moderate. Inspection can521 words
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Advertisement63 1916-01-31 8 UMfeocsaurj la a hot climate such as this harmful bacteria multiply Tery quickly, and that is the reason of stomach and bowel complaints being so prevalent. These troubles are difficult to cure unless the right medicine be taken. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is a medicine of sound curative properties and63 words
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Advertisement10 1916-01-31 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cere Is, sd.10 words
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Advertisement389 1916-01-31 8 PLANTS PERNS. FOR COMPOUND 8 HOUSE (Inspection invited.) IS 17a, Northam Road t PENANG. for sale. Royal enfield motor cycle 1915 Model, 2| H.P. 2 Speed, Free Engine. Practically new. Perfect condition. Reply to BOX NO. 999, c/o Straits Echo Chinese New Year Qpportnuyit. for sale. By PUBLIC AUCTION at389 words
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Article852 1916-01-31 9 THREE BRITISH SHELLS TO ENEMY’S TWO. British Headquarters France, December 29. It has long been said that the British can break through the enemy lines when they choose, and I am convinced that this is true. But such strategy needs extreme caution. Rolling-up tactics852 words
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Article587 1916-01-31 9 Daeino Cossack Raid. Petrograd, Wednesday, Dec. 8 (Delayed) The corresp indent of the Novoe Vremya sends details of a dashing cavalry exploit on the Russian extreme right flank. During the fighting at Shlok, a division of Don Cossacks received orders to break through the enemy’s587 words
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Article286 1916-01-31 9 Mr. Lee Chim Kuan, assistant bon. secretary cf the Straits Chinese British Association, has received the following copy of a letter dated the 21st inst, and signed by the Hon. W. G. Maxwell, acting Colonial Secretary:—ln continuation of Mr. Wilkinson’s letter of even date number, dated October286 words
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Article236 1916-01-31 9 Good Advice foe Thin Folks. The trouble with most thin folks who wish to gain weight is that they insist on drugging their stomach or stuffing it with greasy foods; rubbing on useless flesh creams,” or following some foolish physical culture stunt, while the236 words
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Advertisement50 1916-01-31 9 SAFETY TEMAD tyres. *r. \a K\. > kb L I jts \V//7; w s r? r \T> BY LL --V Sole Importers: ADAMSON, GILF5LLAN 8 CO., LTD SINGAPORE, PENANG MALACCA. INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND. L iV^I JV/////M A. I 2 3 o N TWO MALAYAN drsadnouohts FRASER NEAVE, LTD., ARCYLE ROAD,50 words
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Advertisement65 1916-01-31 9 Croup. Every young child is susceptible to croup. Don’t wait until this 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 keep Chamberlains’ Cough Remedy on hand. It65 words
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Advertisement53 1916-01-31 9 To Correct Constipation and Biliousness, clear the complexion of blemishes and «weeten the breath, use the dainty laxative They gently assist nature and will help to keep you well. Tiny but thorough, do not gripe. Of Chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co.,53 words
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Advertisement367 1916-01-31 9 Extract from Government Circular note of the 10th October, 1901, for General information K. C. Dass, has,...without doubt, been very successful in his line of treatment and has acquired a most enviable reputation amongst all classes...who flocked to him daily in large numbers fer the benefit and comfort of his367 words
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Article1491 1916-01-31 10 th* Shellback - By th* Shellback. This year many a mind will be turning to thoughts of the loneliness, the cheerlessness, of Christmas in the trenches but oan you imagine a Chritmas a thousand times as lonely, a thousand times less cheerful T Those soldiers of ours, they will bare1,491 words
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Article458 1916-01-31 10 Recall» »y Death or Kino or COCOB’ UItCLB. A Reuter telegram from Wellington recently announced the death of Mr. Andrew Clunies-Ross, whom it described, incorrectly, as the owner of the Cocos Islands. Mr. Andrew Clunies-Ross was a brother of the late owner of the islands, Mr. George Clunies-Ross,458 words
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Advertisement41 1916-01-31 10 Somethin* te Remember. In buying a cough medicine for children bear in mind that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the best for colds, croup and whooping congh, and that it contains no harmful drug. For sale by all Dispense, ries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement212 1916-01-31 10 En A wr^^r^MASuaccri "HUTTENBACH B™ C o. SOLE AGENTS FOR ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of THE NEW MODEL No. 10. g m i w. 58 on fl m (UjiTViTrrra. m 35*r nr TS n 2 mi C3 PRICE LIST. HEAVY MODELS. NEW MASTER MODEL No.212 words
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Article2984 1916-01-31 11 Holbrook Jackson - Bt Holbrook Jackson. Among public men of to-day Sir Edward Carson is far and away the best fun. For years I have watched his adventurous political career with feelings of wonder and anxiety. And I am, I think, the only person among my own circle of friends2,984 words
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Advertisement88 1916-01-31 11 Straight at It. There is no use of our beating around the bush.” We might as well out with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlin's Cough Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so w as we can see88 words
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Advertisement62 1916-01-31 11 Cure That Cough. 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 Cough Remedy62 words
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Advertisement246 1916-01-31 11 b u k ri *%ys M c o Q frs» r u p BY APPOINTMENT #ijJ!t,j|? »5 M TO H. M. THE KING NESTLE CHOCOLATE FOR THE FRONT. Having been requested by several Residents in tlie Malay Peninsula to sena parcels of Nestle Chocolates to relatives or friends at the246 words
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Advertisement1864 1916-01-31 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APGAR LINE IwOOKPORATED IN ENOLAND. Mail and Passenger Services, PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) Due Peiiang Steamer. Connecting with Feb 5 Feb. 18 Mar. 3 Mar. 17 Mar. 31 Apr. 14 Apr. 29 May 12 June 10 Nankin Novara Malta1,864 words
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