Straits Echo, 10 February 1916
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Title Section36 1916-02-10 1 Straits Echo DAILY EURONIUE «f EVENTS. CIRCEUTING TDKODGHODT IDE AAT{ MTS, TDD FEDERATED YULAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERAL VOL. 14. $24 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 31.36 words
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Advertisement1411 1916-02-10 1 ILkmAID m IiJZED NATUiii i BANKS. For Cars on Hire r,;i ML. I m EMPIRE "The Little AriatocfH^ 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 expert1,411 words
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Advertisement16 1916-02-10 1 fee s MILK f f 0RINFAtltSCHIU#* 0F which is the best <«ct use ons POK !*ci16 words
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Advertisement17 1916-02-10 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG17 words
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Article1851 1916-02-10 3 The student» of comparative religion toll •is that in many notable instauces they find common trait which may be called Mother a ad Child Worship. The colour of the creed may be dogmatic or ethical or both as we see daily, uor least to-day, in1,851 words
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Advertisement1008 1916-02-10 3 11 >'111 *1 Mi—Bm, illliHl I Ibt li Mil ill II III I EGULARITY of the BO WEI The First Line of Defence against lE-HealflL 1 sir**! R K Only about one man or woman in a hundred is perfectly healthy. The other 99 have some digestive trouble, and perhaps1,008 words
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Article1019 1916-02-10 4 For its age and its size Downing-street is, if not the best known, one of the best known streets of the world. Age, however, in this matter counts for little. The spirit of the age counts for much more, for most assuredly a certain street in New York,1,019 words
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Article965 1916-02-10 4 Robert Nicholb - By Robert Nicholb. You ask me,” said the young, wounded officer, what my general impression of war is like.” Were I to answer your question plainly I should reply that it is tedium complicated by personal inconvenience and made horrible with unmeaning violence. But perhaps that is to avoid965 words
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Advertisement273 1916-02-10 4 i 1 i < i c s 1 I I 1 I I i RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, penam. Telephone Nos. 635 6 543. Proprietor A. KERDYK. T’graphic Address Runnymede Hotel.” Manager J. G. Hummeling. The Most Select Situation on the Sea-Side. Terms: Single rooms from $5 per daj upwards. Double rooms273 words
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Advertisement73 1916-02-10 4 Don’t Cough. It is absurd to allow a cough to hang on and sap your vitality 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 luugs to become diseased when it is such a73 words
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Advertisement336 1916-02-10 4 All that baby requires is provided in Mellin’s Food mixed with fresh cow’s milk, and provided in a form perfectly digestible from the day of baby’s birth. It is this absolute suitability of Mellin’s Food in all circumstances which explains the gratifying success that invariably follows the use of ‘Mellin’s.'336 words
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Article1042 1916-02-10 5 j To the Editor of the Straitt Timet. Sir, —It was stated to me recently that it was a little difficult to follow the changes of expression of opinion in your remarks from time to time on the Reserve Force and volunteering, i did not attach much1,042 words
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Article639 1916-02-10 5 Many people seem to be extraordinarily astonished at the rise that has taken place in the price of rubber. If they would take the trouble to look up the statistics of prices in the rubber market over a long series of years, they would sea that639 words
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Article120 1916-02-10 5 Pena.no Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $l, 142 Mrs. Jamieson i... 19 Mrs. Macaskill, Kuala Kangsar 10 Mrs. Craigen, Byram 5 Mrs. Heim (sth Don.) 5 Mrs. Wright-Motion (4th Don.) o Volunteer Penang (2nd Don.) 5 Mrs. Cavendish, Kedah (3rd Don.) 5 Mrs.TyndalePowell (2nd Don.) 5120 words
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Article112 1916-02-10 5 Friday 11th February, 1916. Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. 1 Selection. Casse Noisette Dances Caracteristiques Tchaikow* sky 2 Two Step. The Wrestler and His Hog Holmes 3 Waltz Fascination Marchetti 4 Gavette True Love Roach 5 March The First Guard Sullivan. Says John Bull The present War Council112 words
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Advertisement621 1916-02-10 5 The Eastern Produce Exchange m offering tbeir services to the public, beg to announce that they also undertake to negotiate Loans do General Agency business and act as Brokers and Auctioneers of Landed and Moveable Properties. The Fourth Auction Sale WILL BE HELD On Thursday, the 10th February, 1916. NOTICE.621 words
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Advertisement349 1916-02-10 5 Co 2 Nt o S 3 asa? noi W*r=US* C—r FABRIQUE DE *~J> Cigar ettesEgyptiennes FRERES Bouton Rouge fASH'bot 6 0 MaSPCRO FRERES L t P atf*tfu« AnuAe«vft«-A FELUCCA ri FRERES F FaBRIQUC t>«Q Maspero Freres Lro C AIR E, EG YPTE .Tfte TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum349 words
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Article, Illustration98 1916-02-10 6 Published daily (except Sundays cjsd p»V5r holiday») AT TXS CRITERION PRESS. Lto. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang fwoa Daily Local $24 per uurcrs Omtstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLI ADDEH3 ECHO—PENANG." < Telephone Noa. (Echo, 52S Printing Department 343 If 4 All busiaasa e*n»unieatiOßi98 words
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Article1323 1916-02-10 6 When it is remembered that Great Britain started the war on the military side with a tiny expeditionary force that has gradually been developed into an army some four millions strong and that in the conduct of foreign affaire our statesmen have for decades been hampered and1,323 words
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Article961 1916-02-10 6 Mr. R, G. Watson, C. M. G. t British Resident, is making a tour of Upper Perak. Dr. J. Sharp is going on a short holiday to Hongkong and Shanghai by the next outward P. O. mail. General Ridout, who during his stay in Ipoh was the961 words
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Article946 1916-02-10 6 The Price of lee. Ice is one of the prime necessaries of Hf. in this country and the price charged for is a matter which can properly engage tk attention of the authorities. 8 8 A machinery advertisement in one of th Singapore papers says 8 Users of946 words
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Advertisement140 1916-02-10 6 STILL LEADING!!! S IOC f. The Great Cure for Headaches Ask for the Super Brand. Look for the FLAG on the LABEL Price 40 and VO cents. Th George Town Dispensary Ltd., PENANG, TAIPING IPOH. The Bernese Alps Milk Co. W CONTRACTORS TO THE Admiralty 'India Office FOR I9!U. Be140 words
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Article407 1916-02-10 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. french operations. London, February 8. 5.20 p.m. Paris communique states that south of t |jo s o mmo w 0 bombarded a train, while at Ar(?o nne we exploded four mines. effective Artillery Fire. London, February 9. 1.40 a.m. Paris communique states that407 words
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Article66 1916-02-10 7 Calcutta, February 2. Further action has been decided on by the European Association with regard to the ▼iceroy’s bandmaster. It will be remembered that in reply to the last letter in which the Council of the Association protested 'Kiinst the retention of Herr Buchner, the Government of66 words
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Article47 1916-02-10 7 Both Accused Acquitted. Coimbatore, January 31. Mr. D. G. Waller, Sessions Judge of Coonoor, delivered judgment this noon in the Coonoor Abduction Case. The Sessions Judge, agreeing with one assessor and disagreeing with the other, acquitted both *°cu«ed (namely llungasawmy Gownden *ud Mrs. Newman).47 words
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Article55 1916-02-10 7 Discovered at TaxillaDelhi, February 1. The Archaeological Department have discovered amongst the ruins of the ancient Cibf at Taxilla, near Rawalpindi, remains w bich are creditably believed to be the bones j the Buddha, as shown by an inscription l °und along with them. Other Buddhistic55 words
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Article355 1916-02-10 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. WHO KII LED THE GERMANS? London, February 8 A correspondent of the Daily Telegraph gives gory details of the Baralong incident and relates how the American cattlemen on board the Nicotian avenged themselves on the crew who clambered aboard with bombs. A tierce355 words
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Article129 1916-02-10 7 Sir E. Grey’s Peroratioa. Calcutta, January 28. A Statesman's cable states In concluding his speech on the blockade question, Sir Edward Grey said: "Despite all efforts at peaceful settlement the war was forced on Europe because Prussian Militarism would have no other settlement. It must proceed till the129 words
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Article113 1916-02-10 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, February 10. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 300 tons of rubber were offered for sale and 270 tons were sold at the following prices Smoked Sheets 5165 to 5174 per picul Fair 5160 5165 Plain 5161 5166 Unsmoked Ribbed 5159 5167 Plain113 words
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Article341 1916-02-10 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. BELGIUM’S INDIGNANT REFUSAL. Rome, February 9. It is stated that Germany has offered Belgium peace terms, the restoration of the country, the return *f King Albert and the payment of a large indemnity in exchange for economic and commercial privileges which will practically341 words
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Article314 1916-02-10 7 Colombo Tragedies. Madras, February 2. A shocking tragedy occurred in Colombo on Sunday morning at Tavistock,” Gregory’s Road, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Bartholomew. A Sinhalese cooly armed himself with a nine-chambered revolver, and probably to pay off an old grudge against the cook314 words
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Article429 1916-02-10 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. BATTLE IN RIGA DISTRICT. Petrograd, February 9. A Petrograd communique states that heavy gun-firing took place in the Riga district and skirmishes on the Strypa. In the Black Sea. Anatolian Coast Bombarded. Petrograd, February 9. Russian warships in the Black Sea successfully bombarded429 words
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Article128 1916-02-10 7 Passports Necessary. Says a Bangkok paper of January 31 “The torpedo boats in the Gulf are active at present and every vessel leaving or entering port is examined. The Atdang outward bound on Saturday evening was stopped about half past ten and after examination allowed to128 words
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Article464 1916-02-10 7 (Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram. TO SOLVE SHIPPING TONNAGE PROBLEM. London, February 8. The Sugar Commission recommends the restriction of the importation of sugar to assist in solving the problem of shipping tonnage. It urges the people to economise sugar; thus the prices will not increase, while tonnage464 words
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Article246 1916-02-10 7 HUNTING DOWN THE GANG. Good Poliee Work ia Kampar District. It is satisfactory to learn (says the Times of Malaya that the pang robbers in Perak are being steadily rounded up by the Police authorities, some good work being done in this respect by Mr. C- Hannigan,246 words
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Article95 1916-02-10 7 To-day’s Quotations. A special wire to the Eastern Produce Exchange gives the following prices in the London Rubber Market: Diamond Smoked Sheet 8173. Plain Smoked Sheet $165, Diamond Unsmoked Bbeet $158; Pale Crepe $172 Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $86.30, business done, in Singapore (refined)95 words
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Article845 1916-02-10 7 Before Mr. W. C. Michell in the District Court this morning a Chinaman named Chan Thim was charged with attempting to commit robbery from the person of one Chan Kaug Choon, a well-known Chinese Towkay, at Cbulia Street on January 19. Court Inspector Nicol conducted the case for845 words
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Article137 1916-02-10 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3- —Modern Mother and Child Worship, 4 War. Downing-Street. 5. —The Price of Rubber. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. Band Programme Volunteers and Compulsion. 8. —British Finance. Province Wellesley Volunteers. Alleged Theft. Affair! in China. 9. —A Gloomy Christmas.137 words
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Obituary16 1916-02-10 7 Obituary. Commaider George Jepksot. Nice, February 8. The death has taken place of Commander George Jephson.16 words
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Article928 1916-02-10 8 An American View. The beat thing about British finance is that it cannot be misunderstood, except of course by German. Nothing is shirked, nothing is hidden or mauaged by trick and dewoe. Business as usual. Cash on current account, or something equally acceptable to the creditor on deferred928 words
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Article1783 1916-02-10 8 Company Orders. The following are the Orders for February issued by Captain William Duncan, in command of the Province Wellesley Volunteers: 1. Authorization. His Excellency The Governor has been pleased to accept the services of British subjects in Province Wellesley to aid in the permanent defence and1,783 words
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Article556 1916-02-10 8 Tm MoNABCHICAD POSTPONEMENT. The Ta Huang Ti has made a verbal announcement to his officials respecting the postponement o£ the enthronement. As was to be expected this announcement is j received by the monarchist press as a further manifestation of the virtue of the Ta Huang Ti,556 words
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Article120 1916-02-10 8 Pbnano, February 10. {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4/, 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4f 3 Credit 2/4J 3 Documentary 2/4* Caloutta, Demand Bank its. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private 175 Madras Demand120 words
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Article578 1916-02-10 8 Accused Acquitted. The hearing of the case against Li*. Boon Cheang, charged with theft of jewellery to the value of $203.80 from 1 goldsmith’s shop (Sim Boon Sim) Wa resumed yesterday afternoon. Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted and M C. D. D. Hogan appeared for the defence r The578 words
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Advertisement582 1916-02-10 8 FIRE INSURANCE. undersigned having been appointed 1 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 s.s. Hong Kheng, Captain J. Mason, is expected to582 words
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Advertisement38 1916-02-10 8 A Forty Years’ Test* Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been curing coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity every year. What bettor recommendation is re* euired P For sale by all Dispensaries and38 words
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Advertisement10 1916-02-10 8 For Chronic Ghost Complaints, Woods’ Greet Peppermint Giro Is. fid10 words
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Advertisement99 1916-02-10 8 The moment a man does his best bit of quick thinking is when attacked by a violent pain in the stomach His thoughts immediately fly to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. The wish for a dose of that famous medicine is uppermost, a wish founded on solid experience, because he knows99 words
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Advertisement195 1916-02-10 8 NOTICE. Penang Auction Mart. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. On Saturday, I2th February, 1916, AT 1 P. M. At Simpang Ampat Police Station, P. fFThe following property belonging to Chin Thoon of Chulia Street, All those six pieces of land situate in the Divisions195 words
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Article963 1916-02-10 9 VISIT TO THE FRENCH FRONT ON EVE OF THE FESTIVAL i Ghostly Reims. i New York, December 24. The United Press to-day publishes the i following despatch from its Paris correspon-! i dent describing a visit to the French front i on the eve of Christmas <963 words
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Article530 1916-02-10 9 The finances of China are a puzzle to Easterner and Westerner alike. Apparently they are even mystifying to the Chinese Government itself. For weeks past now we have been reading of sundry conferences for the discussion of the country’s financial condition, and among the latest information to530 words
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Article445 1916-02-10 9 Last it be supposed that in asking for a stonger elective element we are seeking to introduce some daring innovation or unheardof privilege, we would point to the example of Cyprus. British Honduras and other British Possessions in which the principle of popular representation obtains in445 words
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Article252 1916-02-10 9 INCREASE IN WEIGHT TEN POUNDS OR MORE. A Pmtbiciak’s Advice. I’d certainly give most anything to be able to fat up a few pounds and stay that way,” declares every excessively thin man or woman. Such a result is not impossible, despite past failures.252 words
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Advertisement227 1916-02-10 9 MACK A Y’S LIQUEUR (THE ORIGINAL BRAND) AS SUPPLIED TO THE House of Lords AND House of Commons. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN l GO., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG. SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. l£ u: Discrimination is necessary in hot climates. Y OU are far more discriminating over your whisky than227 words
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Advertisement51 1916-02-10 9 Don’t Fisk Pneumonia. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a f«w hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-10 9 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cure. la. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement215 1916-02-10 9 I I I “Milk,” says the Doctor, but Eveiybody cannot easily digest milk. In such cases put a teaspoonful of Broun s Com Flour into a breakfast cupful of milk, and boil for three minutes. This breaks up the curd of the milk, making it easier to digest, Mk and215 words
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Article1005 1916-02-10 10 Horn Commands and Nbw Ybab Honours. Loudon, January 5 In notifying the selection of Admiral Colville and Vice-Admiral Warrender to be the new Commanders-in-Cbief at Portsmouth and Devonport respectively the Admiralty put the set»! of confirmation on gossip that had been current for some little time. Had it1,005 words
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Article939 1916-02-10 10 Dr. Wu Lien-teh - THE NEW WAY OF EATING CHINESE FOOD. (By Dr. Wu Lien-teh) In the first number of tbe National Medi cal Journal of China, which is tbe organ of the National Medical Association of China, Dr. Wu Lien-teb, the well-known Chinese savant (formerly Dr. Gnoh Lean Tuck,939 words
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Advertisement36 1916-02-10 10 Tickling in the Throat. Even the slightest tickling or hoarseness in the throat may be the forerunner of a dangerous illness, 8top it at onoe with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.36 words
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Advertisement142 1916-02-10 10 Huttenbach Bros. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HI STERLING TELEP CO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started on142 words
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Article1552 1916-02-10 11 Fredeeio J. Haskin - By Fredeeio J. Haskin. Constantinople is one of the great strategio points of the war. Built at the natural entrance to the Orient, standing between the Moslem and Christian civilisations, Constantinople has been an objective in every world war since Emperor Constantine built it to be the Borne of1,552 words
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Article381 1916-02-10 11 That the war has profoundly stirred the never very dormant patriotism of the public schools we might ba sure, even without testimony to the actual fact. But a master, writing in the Nineteenth Century, tells us of a whole series of other and more surprising consequences.381 words
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Article191 1916-02-10 11 Orncixi, Miwtttis. Minutes of a Meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday the 25th January, 1916. Present. W. Peel Esq President. A. F. Goodrich, Esq. Quah Beng Eee, Esq. John Mitchell, Esq. Yeoh Guan Seok, Esq. Absent P. T. Allen, Esq Lim Eow Hong, Esq. 1. The191 words
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Article218 1916-02-10 11 When vegetable food ferments it sauses •our rising in the throat, the formation of gas in the stomach which distends it and causes pain often extending to the region of the heart and arousing a fear of heart disease. This condition is called acid dyspepsia. Heartburn, a name218 words
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Advertisement181 1916-02-10 11 o 0 om i i i i i s I I I 0 I I I I I i BRAND OF Portland Cement. First class tests by Government Engineers. JAVA QUININE. LARGELY USED BY HOSPITALS ESTATES Packed in 1 Kilo tin or in bottle of 250 Tablets and in bottle181 words
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Advertisement81 1916-02-10 11 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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Advertisement188 1916-02-10 11 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 Charge* guaranteed. PLEASE CIVE DS A TRIAL. Extract from Government Circular note of the 10th October. 1901, for188 words
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Advertisement1596 1916-02-10 12 p. B. I. AND APCAB LINE (Incobpokatrd in England) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) Due Penang Steamer. Connecting with Feb. 12 Feb 21 Mar. 3 Mar 17 Apr. 1 Apr. 14 Apr. 29 May 12 May 26 June 10 Nankin1,596 words
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