Straits Echo, 7 February 1916
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Title Section36 1916-02-07 1 Straits Echo OilU CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRcOU'j JNG TbROUGHiIiJT /sic STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GBNERAL VOL. 14. $24 Per Ar.aun PENANG, MONDAY, 7th FEBKUARY, 1916. Siojle Cor, II cnti. No. 28.36 words
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Advertisement1045 1916-02-07 1 Usd nature i BANKS. > For Cars on Hire Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong S’ EMPIRE “The Little Artalocw* Call at or ’phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Just Unpacked A New Shipment of Motor and Cycle Accessories. Repairs of Motor Cars1,045 words
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Advertisement17 1916-02-07 2 DRINK r RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.17 words
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Article1539 1916-02-07 3 Among the other tfflictions of our time we are now cursed with the conflict of two quasi-religious sects—those who worship the conscript and those who worship the volunteer. 1 say quasi-religious, because they each mumble a formula which they suppose to express an eternal truth,1,539 words
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Article315 1916-02-07 3 Revised Regulations Regarding Export. In modification of the press communique dated September 25, 1915, it is notified in Delhi for general information that the export of coal or coke from British India to the Dutch East Indies will be permitted under licences subject to the315 words
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Advertisement269 1916-02-07 3 ALLEN DENNYS 4 CO.. Penang. RUBBER BROKERS, PROPRIETORS OF THE PENANG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS. SALES HELD EVERY TUESDAY RUBBER bought or sold by PUBLIC AUCTION or PRIVATE TENDER FORWARD SALES ARRANGED. RUBBER transhipped and insured to any PORT at minimum rates. RUBBER SALE ROOMS at No. 7. UNION STREET. 0--DOC269 words
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Advertisement81 1916-02-07 3 Beware of Colds. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious disease when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that, are often contracted when the child has a cold That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure81 words
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Advertisement34 1916-02-07 3 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and etlective as PINKETTES that's why children can safely take them. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept- 6c, Singapore.34 words
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Advertisement620 1916-02-07 3 Lassitude is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, which affects equally men, women and children, and it is most important that these signs of a run-down condition be not neglected. Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments. Therefore if you are feeling exhausted, slack and depressed, don't delay, start620 words
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Article1099 1916-02-07 4 Message to the Motherland. L The Rt. Hon. Andrew Fisher, High Commissioner designate for Australia, accom- j panied by Mrs. Fisher and family, arrived in Colombo on January 18 en route for h London. He is attended by his Private < Secretary, Mr. H. A Box, Mrs.1,099 words
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Article725 1916-02-07 4 After what has happened it seems to us that the surrender of no enemy submarine I shouid be accepted. Count Bernstorff I speaking as the accredited representative I of his sovereign, gave a definite pledge I after the sinking of the Arabic that in I future no liner725 words
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266 1916-02-07 4 Thin men and women who would like to increase their weight with 10 or 15 pounds of healthy "6tay there” fat should try eating a little Sargol with their meals for a while and note results. Here is a good test worth266 words
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Advertisement503 1916-02-07 4 family medicine. Nothing to be compared with them has yet been put before the public. For over half a century this medicine ha* been an easy First Favourite in countless households and the name and fame of Bcecham’s Pills have spread ail over the world. The reason for the enormous503 words
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Advertisement36 1916-02-07 4 Tickling in the Thront. Even the slightest tickling or hoarseness in the throat may be the forerunner of a dangerous illness. Stop it at once with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement35 1916-02-07 4 A Forty Years’ TestChamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been curing coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity every year. What better recommendation is required For sale by all Dispensaries and35 words
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Advertisement137 1916-02-07 4 FOR SALE Two Full-Size Oktang and Two Full-Size Arc Oval Billiard Tables with Heavy Slate Beds and Low Cushions. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUS' D. ONLY ONE LEFT NEW FULL-SIZE BILLIARD TABLE complete with slate bed, thick legs, low cushions, superfine cloth, 6 chalk cups, cover, combination, set composition billiard balls137 words
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Advertisement223 1916-02-07 4 PLANTS FERNS. FOR COMPOUND 8 HO 'SE (Inspection invited.) 15 17a, Northam Road PENANG. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A Special Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the 8th instant. Business. 1. To consider, and if approved, to pass amendments to By-laws223 words
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Article694 1916-02-07 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Difficulties of the Campaign. London, February 6. A correspondent of the British Press at Basra, in a communication dated February 2, states that the rainy spell has passed and that the mud is drying up The relief force is in good condition and is694 words
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Article233 1916-02-07 5 Second Day’s Rssults. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 5. There was a large attendance for the second day of the Selangor races. The results are appended Rack I. La Via Mr. Walker Laktfott Ross 2 Won by three and a half lengths. Time, 1 min. 8233 words
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Article166 1916-02-07 5 A collision took place on Friday morning when the Federated Malay States Railway launch Ibrahim bumped into the Eastern Shipping Company’s steamer Pin Seng which was lying at anchor in the roads. It would appear that on leaving the railway pier the serang steered towards the north166 words
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Article31 1916-02-07 5 Feb. 1 By Balance *1,113.14 5 M. Maude, 15th contribution 15 00 Teoh Cheow Cheang monthly subscription 2.00 Feb. sBy Balance 1J.30.14 Amount previously acknowledged' 22,216.50 Total *23,346.6431 words
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Article248 1916-02-07 5 Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd. 41,715 lbs., Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd. 58,630 lbs.. Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 56,172 lbs., Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations. Ltd’. 13,300 lbs., Suogei Reyla (F-M S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd. 10,785 lbs. It will no doubt be of interest to our readers to248 words
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Advertisement605 1916-02-07 5 -J < Ul o 111 J < u 111 a. t/> u) m z < z < X o 3 CD o (A -I < .'W -fyr Trr r-: SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ i W B cKg®®? n s BLACK&WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY TJ 70 O ■o605 words
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Advertisement492 1916-02-07 5 *2 J- 2 Because of its delicate aroma and sweetness of flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. it#. m s SK TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. THOMAS A. EDISON’S Latest Serial Featuring Miss Mary Fuller the Heroine in What492 words
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Article208 1916-02-07 6 Accused of taking Bribes. Amsterdam, February 6. The Bulgarian Government his demanded that the Sobrai ji should permit of the arrest of thirteen members of the House of Deputies who are accused of acoep ing bribes from a French agent. Reign of Terror in Constantinople Athens, February 6.208 words
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Article, Illustration95 1916-02-07 6 Ptbliihed daily (except Son days >vnd pub'ie holidays) AT TEi CRITERION PRESS. Lto. No. 59. Beach Street, Penaug Pkiob. Daily Local 934 per mbhb Omtetation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Poet Free) 917.50 CABLH ADDKBSS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Noe. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 Hi. All buaiaaaa oemmuciaatioa» thou95 words
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Article1264 1916-02-07 6 Some ninety -three years ago, on December 2, 1823, President Monroe, in a Message to Congress, formulated his famous Doctrine. At various periods wa have devoted soma time to the study of this interesting political phenomenon and in view of recent 9vents and developments in Mexico, and1,264 words
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Article25 1916-02-07 6 To-day's Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $87.45, buyers no sellers, and in Singapore (refined) at $BB, business done (50 tons sold).25 words
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Article859 1916-02-07 6 Leiutenant J. Le Measurier is gazetted Captain S. R. E (v). S. V. C. Mr. C. E Nugent, F M S. Survey Department, has been granted six months' full pay leave from the sth ult. Mr J. A Hunter, Cadet, has been appointed to act as Supervisor859 words
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Article1002 1916-02-07 6 Aliea ColonelsSince tbe removal of alien enemies as the Kaiser and the Crown Prinoe'f honorary positions in the British Arm* Tf Tsar, who has recently signalised tion with the Royal Scots Greys, has bei-nbJ' only foreign monarch acting a. <*****,1. Chief of a regiment with the eicenfm the1,002 words
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Advertisement604 1916-02-07 6 It is costly wisdom that is bought by experience." Avoid risk of life by using Hammock Chain fitted with Patent Holdfast. The hook on the cross bar is so arranged that even if the chair is not properly adjusted into the notches the hook will grapple the first cross-bar it604 words
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Article650 1916-02-07 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. DAMAGES DETAILED. War Office Statement. London, February 5. In regard to the Zeppelin raid the War Office states that serious damage was done to three breweriee, three railway sheds, one engine shed, one tube factory, one lamp factory and a blacksmith’s shop Minor650 words
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Article621 1916-02-07 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RAIDERS. TWO IN THE ATLANTIC. New York, February 6. The Germans boast that nine commerce I raiders have been built and that two are I now in the Atlantic. The App&m’s Capturer The captain of the steamer Corbridge I says that the raider which621 words
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Article609 1916-02-07 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FRENCH OPERATIONS. Comparatively Quiet. London, February 4. 4.30 p mA Paris communique states that there is nothing to report except reciprocal bombardments in the Vosges. London, February 5, 2.5 a.m. A Par.s communique states that the day was comparatively quiet The French heavy609 words
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Article595 1916-02-07 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. TENSE SITUATION. Washington, February 5. j President Wilson has returned and will immediately consider the Lusitania case. Count Bernstorff has handed Mr Lansing Germany’s latest communication on the subject. Wall Street Apprebeasive. New York, February 5. Wall Street is apprehensive of595 words
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Article648 1916-02-07 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Royal Coadoleaces. London, February 4 Many telegrams expressing condolences at the destruction of the Canadian Parliament have been sent to Canada, including wires from His Majesty the King and Mr. Bonar Law, Secretary of State for the Colonies. The King s Message.648 words
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Article177 1916-02-07 7 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. Troop Movemests. Peking, February 5. The Third Division has left Chung-king for the south. Northern troops have also left Fushun and Luchow to attack the rebels at Suifu m co-operation with the Szechuan troops. The report that Mongolian rebels are besieging Tatunfu is177 words
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Article214 1916-02-07 7 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Friday and Saturday, February 4 and 5. HOLLAND AND THE WAR. Shots at a Zeppelin. Dutch coastguards fired at a Zeppelin which was flying over Ameland. Several of the shots got home. The Miaister214 words
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Article290 1916-02-07 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3. —TheComingof the Conscript. Indian Coal for Dutch Indies. 4. —Mr. Fisher Interviewed. Seaman’s Law. 5. —Selangor Race?. January Rubber Crops. Belgian Relief Fund. A Harbour Collision. 8. —Affairs in China. F. M. S. Hospital. The Price of290 words
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Obituary28 1916-02-07 7 Obituary. The Rt. Hon. Russel Rea, Loadon, February 5. The death has taken pi ice of the Rt. Hon. Russel Rea. Liberal Member for South Shields since 1910.28 words
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Article924 1916-02-07 8 Liberty of the PressSome criticism is being expressed concerning a proposed move on the part of the Peking Government to muzzle, or, more correctly, to restrain the foreign press. The Chinese authorities, it is well to remember, would not propose any such action, affecting the rights of924 words
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Article417 1916-02-07 8 Squeezing the People. Complaints are nowadays heard in many quarters in Maliya about the high prices now, and for some weeks past, demanded by retail rice-dealers. They say, of course, it is necessitated by the war. That, however, is, we believe, quite false. The harvests in417 words
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Article271 1916-02-07 8 Annual Inspection. The annual inspection of the Penang Volunteer Corps *nd the Penang Volunteer Cadet Corps by Brigadier-General Ridout, General Officer Commanding Troops, IS.S. and F.M.S., took place yesterday morning and afternoon. The battalion was formed up in quarter column at the Sepoy Lines. On the arrival of271 words
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Article97 1916-02-07 8 Following are the agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission Business for Special Meeting. 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. To consider, and if approved, to pass amendments to By-laws for the Registration, Control and Destruction of Dogs and for the Registration97 words
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Article61 1916-02-07 8 Rubber Auction. At the Eastern Produce Exchange Robber auction to-day 26,552 ib. of rubber were offered for sale and 21,068 lb. sold at the following prices: Sheet Ribbed Smoked $163 Plain Smoked 152 Plain Unsmokad 155 Crepe Good Pale 150 Brown 146 Scrap Crepe 145 Bark 14161 words
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Article1916 1916-02-07 8 REPORT BT CAPT. G. D. FREER. Appeal tor X-Rays Apparatus and Thresh Disinfector. January, 3, 1916. The following is the report of Capt. G. D. Freer: 1 have much pleasure in forwarding the following report on the hospital up to the end of 1915 2 The1,916 words
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Advertisement577 1916-02-07 8 FIRE INSURANCE THE undersigned having been appointed Agents for THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY of CANTON, LIMITED (incorporated in Hongkong) are prepared to insure properties against FIRE at current rates, ALLEN DENNYS A Co. Penang. No. 6, Beach Street. 58 NOTICE. The 8.8. Hong Be*, Captain H J. Wilsher arrived here577 words
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Advertisement10 1916-02-07 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Weeds’ Greet Peppermint Oars Is. 6d10 words
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Advertisement76 1916-02-07 8 When Baby screams there is much to do to quieten him. The poor little chap cannot tell you what the trouble is, but, most likely, it is just wind. Two drops of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE in a little warm water will put the matter right and quickly make Baby76 words
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Advertisement428 1916-02-07 8 Beware of Colds. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious disease when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scariet ferer and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure428 words
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1100 1916-02-07 9 Promotions isd Resolutions. Just at tbe close of the year comes a day when a certain number of lucky naval officers awake to find themselves entitled to wear another ring upon their sleeves. Which is very likely tbe origin of tbe expression Ring out the1,100 words
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Article771 1916-02-07 9 t For the period from February 11 to 17, k inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 2s. llfd, per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with771 words
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Advertisement393 1916-02-07 9 PENANC. RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, Telephone Nos. 635 6 543. Proprietor: A. KERDYK. T’graphic Address Runnymede Hotel.” Manager J.C. Hummelin*. The Most Select Situation on the Sea-Side. Terms. Single rooms from $5 per day upwards. Double rooms from $9 per day upwards. For Monthly terms apply to the Manager. Special arrangements for393 words
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Advertisement52 1916-02-07 9 Don't Bisk Pneumonia. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement262 1916-02-07 9 annnMnnnMnnMMnnnwnnn&uuu&^ro n n 0 3f 'A n SLOTEN’S BUTTER is the best Dutch Butter in the Market. M \A 0 r— X J* U 0 0 ar 2? 0 0 ian*nnnnanonnn*inninnnnDnn© V x x X A Fleet of First Class Cars For Hire Day n*nd Ni^ht. Daimler, Straker-Squire, Star and262 words
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Article1390 1916-02-07 10 Thb Shellback - By Thb Shellback. I have written of so many of the more or less alcoholically joyous adventures of one Griff. Ordinary Seaman in the Mercantile Marine of Great Britain, that I feel it. due to him at'last to accord him a whole article to himself—not to his modus vivendi1,390 words
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Article228 1916-02-07 10 The report of the committee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, for the year 1915 reads as follows —Receipts amounted to $23,676.61 and expenditure, including depreciation on furniture, to $5,565.02, leaving a balance of $18,111.59 which, added to the balance of $8,549.76 brought forward at228 words
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Article303 1916-02-07 10 The rate of mortality in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended January 29 was 19.79 per mille of the population. The total number of deaths was 133, of which 94 were male subjects and 39 female. Convulsions claimed 18,'phthisis 22 and malaria fever 7. The303 words
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Advertisement73 1916-02-07 10 Don't Couth. It is absurd to allow a cough to hang on and Bap your Titality when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will cure you. You don’t know where a persistent cough will land you. You can’t afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such a73 words
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Advertisement10 1916-02-07 10 For Chro&iQ Cheat Complaints, Woods’ Groat Peppermint Onra la, 6d10 words
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Advertisement249 1916-02-07 10 [n**: 2XMSZ+ JM^LulLZ* 3 IB—I— I 'TiliWI 1 ■HTTIIf A*.v!iAV*A XtkZ.WSl'Sl■fmmMK/KSS -ikUW/KKkMMyi HUTTENBACH B,„ C o. SOLE AGENTS FOR TYPEWRITERS Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival of THE NEW MODEL No. 10. fi oy—ipg Z0K41 A JT 2 ■^ĔS^Ĕr^ I -3» sfWK. if” >•5: >:■ SS4 4« 9PT** *U249 words
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Article1590 1916-02-07 11 I Last year at this time (says the New I Statesman of December 25) there were many I stories—illustrated by authentic photoI graphs—in the newspapers of unofficial I truces and Christmas fraternising between I British and German soldiers in the trenches I in Flanders. Since then much1,590 words
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Article573 1916-02-07 11 Me, Belloc’s Views. Tbe Italian front, after many months during which it has presented no more than the normal process of siege work, has given us in the last few days a new point of interest,” writes Mr. Hilaire Belloc in the current issue of Land and Water.573 words
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Advertisement111 1916-02-07 11 v u c. JOC- oct m OCDOCDOCDC 0 0 0 o A 0 SLE OF KYE WHISKY. Distilled, Matured and Bottled in Scotland. D U G. H. Slot Co., 35, BEACH STREET. PENANG. Sole Agents for Malay Archipelago. Telegrams: SLOT. 77 Telephone 453. >o< >n c 1QQl )D DC )D<111 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-07 11 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, la. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement387 1916-02-07 11 PENANG SIN POE. Chinese Daily Newspaper. b iF you want to make your goods known to the Chinese advertise in the Pen- ang Sin Poe” whica is the best advertising medium of its kind in the Straits and F. M. S. For contract and non-contract advertisements, apply to THE MANAGER.387 words
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Advertisement1564 1916-02-07 12 P. o. L AND APCAR LINE Ihcoreorated in England. Mail and Passenger Servi PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Enrope.) Outward (for China and Japan<) Due Peuaug Steamer. Connecting with Feb. 18 Mar. 3 Mar. 17 Apr. 31 Apr. 14 Apr. 29 May 12 May 26 June 101,564 words
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