Straits Echo, 16 March 1916
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Title Section35 1916-03-16 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THB FAR EAST GENERAL VOL. 14. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, THURSDAY, 16th MARCH, 1916. Single Coy, 11 cents. No. 61.35 words
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Advertisement1035 1916-03-16 1 H4&S*AI NATURAL For Cars on Hire m (BANKS EMPIRE “'The Little Arlstorw 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 Cars and Cycles undertaken by expert Mechanics. Largest Dealers in Motor1,035 words
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Advertisement12 1916-03-16 1 l ,0 F WHICH IS THE MSTCO*U 55. 8*« c tios; Vo*12 words
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Advertisement12 1916-03-16 2 DRINK i V MOISSEURS 8 RAND ON THE SOLE AGENTS: LTD., PENANG.12 words
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Article1790 1916-03-16 3 Little events have lately tended to enliven Saigon. Not until the Great War has ended will she quite regain her wonted spirits. And naturally so, for as one French patriot there expressed it: “We are a nation of soldiers, so that war affects us all very nearly,1,790 words
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Advertisement622 1916-03-16 3 SOME MAKES OF PENS are pretty, but fail the test of hard work. Some pens write under favour able conditions, but fail whep. driven The Swan stands every test. Unqualified satisfaction is guaranteed. Does not leak or Dry up. USE SWAN INK. fatalsgues Free. L a -Y As j amt622 words
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Advertisement565 1916-03-16 3 *jhe m wnHiMi HEADACHES. The Cause and Remedy. Sick and Nervous Headaches are hut the symptoms of other ailni' nts to which they are merely sympathetic, such as Indigestion, Biliousness, Constipation, or some other irregularity of the system. Many women habitually suffer from Headaches, which make life a daily purgatory.565 words
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Article121 1916-03-16 4 Penang, March 16. (By —urtety of the Chartered Bank.) Lnndon, Demand Bank 4 month*’ sight Bank */«t S Credit 9/4% I t( t fi Documentary 2/4JJ 1 •al.ntta, Demand Bank Bl JZJ I day.’ eight Prirate ...17« Bombay, Demand Bank Monlmein, Demand Lank 8 day.’ sight Pnvats 17« tt121 words
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Article578 1916-03-16 4 Lk Tocquht Taken Fob Bbacht Head. The Board of Trade inquiry into the loss of the P. a Q d O. crrgo vessel Socotra, which ran ashore off Lo Touquet Light, on the French coast, on November 26 last, was continued in London on February 15.578 words
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Article324 1916-03-16 4 Germia Sliteiati a»d “The Near Future." Amsterdam, February 11. The Vosaische Zeitung reports that the Budget Committee of the Prussian Diet is occupied with the discussion of questions of a general political nature. Speaking about the censorship, Baron von Zeidlitz, the Reporter, said As regards the discussion of324 words
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Advertisement287 1916-03-16 4 notice. LABOUR CODE, 1912. F.M.S. “Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance, 1911.” Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return287 words
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Advertisement52 1916-03-16 4 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement143 1916-03-16 4 I Huttenhch Bros. COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of FILECTRICAL MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations A Speciality. 1 11 AGENTS FOR: lIS STERLING TELEPHONE GO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations143 words
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Article802 1916-03-16 5 Scandalous Conduct of Shipping Companies To the Editor op thb Strait* Time* Sr, From a paragraph in a local paper last weak we learn that the profits of the shipping cnmpaDi-'g for last year amounted to a dear .£250,000,000 compared with about £20,000.000 in previous years. Judging by the802 words
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Article192 1916-03-16 5 The following is tbe results of the ties played off yesterday Mist'd bouble A. Mrs Ebdeu aud SaVi. beat Mr. and Mrs. R O. Wood. 6 4, 4-6, 6 4. Like the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands eDjoy Home Rule, but they are not included in192 words
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Article340 1916-03-16 5 To the Editor or the Strait* Echo. Dear Sir. Tne cutting which was sent you by China man and which was published in your yesterday’s issue is very interesting. But, because it was the opinion of an author, there is uo reason why it should be340 words
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Article217 1916-03-16 5 L&ugk&wi, March 15. Since tbe middle of December up to 2 pm. yesterday the weather here has been very dry aud hot. Consequently manv I uliber Estates and Plantations with tb' exception of Swee Kert Rubber Estatp, formerly called Langkawi Rubber Estate” b 1 ngiug to Messrs. Tiung217 words
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Article95 1916-03-16 5 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $1,698.28 Nursing Staff, General Hospital, P -nang 25 00 Mr. L. C. Brown (3rd Don.) 10.00 Mis CraigeD, Bvr&m Estate (2nd Dor.) 5.00 Total 81,738.28 Bandages and Hospital garments for wounded and convalescent soldiers ready cut out, for workers are95 words
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Article163 1916-03-16 5 Allies’ Declaration. Havre, Feb. 16. The French, British and Russian Ministers at the Belgian Court, in Havre, called on the Belgian Foreign Ministry on Monday, and made the following declaration ‘‘When the moment comes the Belgian Government will be called on to take part in peace negotiations. *The Allies163 words
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Advertisement527 1916-03-16 5 The War, A Criticism by Sir R. F. PayneOallwey Europe’s Mad Dog by Major-General Charles H. Owen In Germany To d«y by a Neutral The Meaning of the War by Henri Bergoon The Secret History of the Court of Berlin by Henry Wi'liam Fisher The Two Maps of Europe by527 words
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Article, Illustration96 1916-03-16 6 Pmblishfti daily (sxcept Sundays tad jrabac holidays) AT TSI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang Fuca Daily Local 924 per issue Oatstation... Postage Extra. lfa.il Edition (Post Frae) 917.50 oablb addssss: ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Not. Echo, 583 Printing Departnent 345 V.i.— All ku»ia**a oßiamunioatioaa ahoaU ka96 words
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Article1359 1916-03-16 6 la the early months of the war wide celebrity was gained by a French cartoon in which one soldier was shown assuring another that all would ba well if only they would hold out; and, in answer to his friend’s question, declaring that by they he certainly1,359 words
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Article1002 1916-03-16 6 Mr. G. W. Bryant, District Officer, Dindings, leaves this evening for home on long leave by the P. and O. s s. Nankin. mm* Mrs. C. F. Hewitt and her children have gone up Penang Hill for a month while Mr, Hewitt, who is manager of Lumut1,002 words
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Article1017 1916-03-16 6 The World’s Granary. Argentina, whose wheat harvest for 191t; is said to have been bought up entire by the British Government, has only in recent year* become a considerable contributor to the world’s bread basket. Agriculture, though practised from early colonial days, was so backward thirty years ago1,017 words
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Advertisement190 1916-03-16 6 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. The George Town Dispensary Ltd. beg to give notice that from to-day —owing to Expiration or the Lease —the business carried on at 4, Beach Street, Penang, has been transferred to the HEAD OFFICE 37a 8 37b BEACH STREET, which has been enlarged and refitted. By having190 words
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Article670 1916-03-16 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. AROUND VERDUN. Ercncb Calm and Confident. London, March 12* 4 p.m. A Paris communique states that a lull at Verdun finds that the position is generally unchanged compared with nine days ago. The French do not believe that the German* have definitely abandoned670 words
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Article600 1916-03-16 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. STATEMENT in the commons. London, March 14. In the House of Commons Mr. H. J. Tennant, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, stated that the air defence of London was now complete, on an agreed scale which was being applied to the600 words
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Article571 1916-03-16 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. BULGARIAN POLITICIAN KILLED. Aaotker Frostier Incident. Amsterdam, March 14. A cable from Constantinople states that the Bulgarian politician Tufekschieff, the principal instigator of the agreement between Turkey and Bulgaria, was murdered at Sofia on March 10. Rumaaia aad Bulgaria. Bukh&rest, March 14. Rumania571 words
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Article476 1916-03-16 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Lisbon. March 14. A number of French sailors have arrived here and received an ovation from the populace. Statement ia the Commons. Londen, March 14. In the House of Commons to-dav Sir 1 Edward Grey made a statement in which he justified476 words
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Article73 1916-03-16 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3. —Scenes From Saigon. 4. —Loss of the “Socotra.'* Peace Talk. 5. Profiteering. P.C.C. Tennis TournPiment Woman; “A Chinese View.” Langks.wi Notes. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. Belgium. 8. —After the War. Gambling in Siam. South African Soldier s.73 words
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Article58 1916-03-16 7 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. {TOWARDS NATIONAL DISASTER. London, March 14. Neutral financiers declare that owing to the pitiable condition of the small capitalists in Germany the new Loan will be merely a banking affair, namely, the conversion of government bills into Government securities. They are of opinion that58 words
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1118 1916-03-16 7 A month or so ago Dr. Helfferich, the German Minister of Finance, attempted to persuade the Reichstag that all was well with German credit, and refeired in bombastic terms to the inexhaustible wells of German resources.” This boastful utterance was immediately followed by a complete1,118 words
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Article301 1916-03-16 7 Desertiag the Force. Mohamed Noor P. C. 554 pleaded guilty this morning before Mr. W. C. Michell in th« District Court to deserting from the Police Force. Court Inspector Nicol stated that tke accused disappeared from the foroe on January 21, and was not seen until be301 words
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Article64 1916-03-16 7 Memento for Singapore. CFrom On? Oxm Correspondent^) Singapore, March 16. Mr. W. G. St. Clair, Eiitor of the Singapore Free Prest publishes an accouot of B.ffhi’ grave and his efforts to Becurj the coffin plate for St. Andrew’s Cathedral. He was unsuccessful but ho obtained two rubbings64 words
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Article230 1916-03-16 7 (From Our Oun Correspondent.) Singapore, March 16. The rubber auctions are not yet finished. There was steady demand and prices were higher. Fine pale crepe fetched $189 and unsmoked sheet $174. The Directors of the Taiping Rubber Plantations have declared an intjrinl dividend of 5% The rainfall230 words
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Article576 1916-03-16 8 The Yunnan biTUATiON. I Tbe situation m Yunnan is perceptibly better than it was a w-ek ago. says the Shanghai National Review of March Naturally the Government forces, supplied t om far distant bases with the necessary equ’pm nt, are somewhat slow in exerting their full pressure576 words
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Article326 1916-03-16 8 Commenting on the report that a German Republican manifesto may shortly appear in Switzerland, the semi-official Cologne Gaeette (January 16) says: Where is the German Republican Party In the moon or in Pans And if, as reported, it has not only been constituted but also, in all326 words
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Article597 1916-03-16 8 In its review of the week on February 12 tbe Westminster Gazette said •‘Woen fLhiing ceases, we shall look for i two separate conferences of the nations i Oae, a conference between tbe belligerents to make their t rritonal adjuGments the thor, a confermse, to whicu all597 words
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Article311 1916-03-16 8 To-day. Leona Ho, for Alor Star (Kedab), 10 30 a.m. Calypso, for Tongkah, 12.30 p.m. Penoi for Langsa and Deli, 2 p.m. Hong Moh, for Singapore and China, 2.80 p.m Dan Fo Soon, for Diudiugs, SPiawan, Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson, 2 30 p.m. Panjan, for Singapore, 2311 words
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Article495 1916-03-16 8 Coming Abolition. j We (Bangkok Daily Ma l) understand Gat at thd Cabinet Meeting held at Sanam I Ctiandra. on S.atuiday last it was decided that both the B gambling hiu-ies and the h'<ey lottery should be aboli'hed on April Is!, the beginning of the Siamese year495 words
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Article455 1916-03-16 8 A Question of Pay. Capetown, Feb. 17. General Botha (the Piune Minister) declined a Labour suggestion to raise the p»v o'the Egyptian contingent to the level cf the East Atricau contingents, and be threat eued to resign if a division were forced od racial lines. Sir Thomas455 words
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Article793 1916-03-16 8 Nearly 5,00) Convictions in tie Courts. The correspondence relating to the distuibanco-» m C»-y!on m May last year was issued on February 3, as a B ue-hook. The riots, which were anti-Moslem in character, resulted m the deaths of over 100 persons, au analysis of the RegistrarGeneral’s793 words
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Advertisement594 1916-03-16 8 WANTED. TUTOR for bTRING BAND at Parit Btintar. Salary *5O per mensem. Apply T. L. ENG, 129 Parit Bun'air. Medicines Just Unpacked. The Penang Rubber Stamp Co. beg to announce to their patrons j and many interested customers that they have now received a large fresh shipment of medicines from594 words
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Advertisement80 1916-03-16 8 What au anxious time has the mother with a growing family to loot aftar. Generally one or the o f her i» ailing, has caught a chill, or is feverish. With a bottle of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE in the medicine chest the worry, is much diminished. A dose or80 words
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Advertisement62 1916-03-16 8 A Life Saver. It is safe to say that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved the lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all over the civilised world for its Bpeedy cures of cramps in the stomach, diarrhoea62 words
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Advertisement42 1916-03-16 8 Trouble Averted. That little cold and 6ore throat of yours must be checked at ouca or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.42 words
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Advertisement129 1916-03-16 8 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism and not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any mternal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. PENANG SALES ROOM.129 words
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Advertisement549 1916-03-16 8 TO LET. 125 URNISHED HOUSE SEA BEACH. Appy Dk JAMIESON. ON NOTICE. THE RESIDENT COUNCILLOR W iii be At Home at The Residency nn Wednesday, 29th March, at 5 p. m No separate invitations will be issued Tennis. NOTICE. I' H E business of the George Town Bill Posting and549 words
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Article1108 1916-03-16 9 Perhaps I may congratulate Mr. H. G, j Wells ou Lis discovery after eighteen j months of war that Oxford and Cambridge are now only people! by black mor, Portuguese, pacifists, and crocks afflicted by valvular disease. Possibly he overlooked the fact that the picture1,108 words
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289 1916-03-16 9 A Physician’s Advicn. Moat thin people eat from four to six pounds of good solid fat-making food every day and still do not increase in weight one ounce, while on the other hand many of the plump, chunky folks eat very lightly and289 words
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Advertisement345 1916-03-16 9 X A i -is r J k, r W J c■a «n <! > X J <s\ .J r* C I <= r£T[ r* rm *}((C Nh K C^V c WAITED SILVER BULLETS. IS YOUR NECESSARY EXPENDITURE ASSISTING THE OLD COUNTRY? REMEMB THAT 90,2 of our materials comes direct from345 words
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Advertisement259 1916-03-16 9 PLANTS A FERNS. FOR COMPOUND 8 HOUSE (Inspection invited,) 15 17a, Northam Road PENANcf Rubber Machinery FOR Washing Crepping and Sheeting IN ALL SIZES. EARLY DELIVERY. Bessemer Semi-Diesel (Crude Oil) Engines. The most reliable, economical and simple engines for Rubber factories and Mines. No valves, no complications, no skilled attendance259 words
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Article4363 1916-03-16 10 Thr F±iluri of Sir Edward Grey.” i From a long article by R. W. Setou* Watson, the great Balkan authority, with the heading quoted above, printed in the February issue of the English lieview, we make the following extracts The Balkan policy of Sir Edward Grey is4,363 words
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Article250 1916-03-16 10 Official Minutes. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on-Tuesday the 29th February, 1916 Present. W. Peel Esq President. A. F. Goodrich Esq. Yeoh Guan Seok Esq. Absent. Quah Beng Kee Esq. John Mitchell Esq. P T Allen Esq. Lim Eow Hong Esq. 1. The minutes250 words
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Advertisement47 1916-03-16 10 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism and not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. .For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement76 1916-03-16 10 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be curved in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.76 words
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Advertisement160 1916-03-16 10 THE OFFICE MAN leads a sedentary life; his brain grows sluggish—so does his liver. His health suffers—so does his business. gaa the tiny laxatives, gently stimulate the bowels, thus toning up the system and nerves which lead to sparkling good health. Do not gripe. Of Chemists, 50 cents per phial,160 words
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Advertisement451 1916-03-16 10 WARNING. All persons are cautioned against making unauthorised use of Reuter’s Service of News, and any person 0r persons found infringing the Copy, right Ordinance of the Straits Settlements will be strictly dealt with i n accordance with the provisions of that Ordinance. REUTER, Pm**, For Sale. SHARE TRANSFER FORMS451 words
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Article1023 1916-03-16 11 Bt Sir Francis Piogott. Not even tb« simplest term of luter national law can now be used without raising a storm of controversy. Neutrality has shared the common fate. Sir Edwaid Grey in his blockade speech, referring to agreements made for the purpose of helping us to1,023 words
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Advertisement189 1916-03-16 11 -M y-js T m W m i :Xu if j.m .4*l? <> >' kv A X \,tf w <0 OTTT o\VT/i' f=f tkfcCJP ;l 53 y. v<*s e MARK RADC 'nbu^ “CHOP KOTA” SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILRLL CO.. LTD. is ffi (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. r*- ‘Tt.*EP,-^xiaDu:189 words
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Advertisement9 1916-03-16 11 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, WmxU’ Cira&t Prpporojmt Oar* li,9 words
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Advertisement243 1916-03-16 11 RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, nNAHt Telephone Noe. 635 8 543. Proprietor A. KERDYK. T'graphic Address Runnymed* Hotel." Manager J. G. Htunmelin*. The Most Select Situation on the Sea-Side. Terms: SiDgle rooms from per day upwards. Double rooms from $3 per day upwards. For Monthly terms apply to the Manager. Special arrangements for243 words
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Advertisement1981 1916-03-16 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (Inoobforatbd in England.) Mail and P Services. a K/£jr\ PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward for Europe. Outward (for China and Japan.) «.a. Nore 8.1. Nellore 8.8. Mongara Apr. 6 July 14 27 s.s. Nellore a s. MoDgara 8.8. Nore1,981 words
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