Straits Echo, 15 April 1916
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Title Section34 1916-04-15 1 Straits Echo DAILY 'CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE TRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GBNBRAILY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Adbub. PENANG, SATURDAY, 15th APRIL, 1916. C#»y, 10 unti. No. 87.34 words
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Advertisement1154 1916-04-15 1 lI4JLMAID Usd natoMi r> A li (BRITISH MADE). Try A help British Trade. You will bo confident, if you try ROM TYRES, of their superiority in quality, reliability and durability. AGENTS: Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. (TELEPHONE No. 694.) Motor Car Importers and Stockists of various kinds of1,154 words
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Advertisement16 1916-04-15 1 r 1' K MILK S HWMTS 001** fOR >sT?tf ost k r tfSJT ■?l D» jb16 words
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Advertisement16 1916-04-15 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.16 words
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Article1131 1916-04-15 3 The comparisons and conclusions contained in European Police systems,” by Mr. Raymond B. Fosdick, might at first sight seem unlikely to appeal to the ordinary citizen whose relations with the police are neither intimate nor compromising. In point of fact what promised to be a dry official document1,131 words
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Article683 1916-04-15 3 Mr. Chamberlain described in one of his historic speeches bow he had found the air of the yeld” an antidote to the cramping and warping influence of British party politios. Many people must have a sense of receiving the same tonic when the statesmen of tbs Dominions683 words
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Advertisement259 1916-04-15 3 J. W; fi? T. CONNOLLY, Ltd., LONDON, E^GLtitD. f Tyresmiths, Patentees, jg Manufacturers of SOLID RUBBER TYRES AND WHEELS FOR JINRICKSHAWS. CARRIAGES, MOTOR LORRIES. Ac. 1 CONNOLLY TYRES BEST AND LASTS LONGEST! MARK 444. j/ the TYRE WITH A FIRST-CLASS REPUTATION! To be obtained from ail first-class. Dealers. WHOLESALE ONLY259 words
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Advertisement295 1916-04-15 3 Children like Mellins and thrive on it Mellin’s Food always satisfies. It contains in correct proportion nutritive elements which, when the food is mixed with fresh cow’s milk, provide a comp 1 te and satisfactory diet for children of all from Link. a A Sample I' tic of !ellin’s Food,295 words
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Article1555 1916-04-15 4 Ho&ace Huycbihson - PLAYING STYMIE. By Ho&ace Huycbihson. An American correspondent, who is good enough to pretend that he takes interest in what I hare to say, from time to time, about golf, writes to me with the suggestion that I should attempt an essay on the stymie question. It is1,555 words
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Article536 1916-04-15 4 i Considering the cosmopolitan crowd that goes to make up the population of Singapore > crimes of violence are not numerous, remarks the Strait»' Times. There are, as may well be expected, aDy number of minor cases but for the most part affairs ot the more serious536 words
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Advertisement611 1916-04-15 4 F.M.S. SIX PER CENT. WAR LOAN. NOTICE. 'J'HE GOVERNMENT of the Federated Malay States has made arrangements with the Chartered Bank I n d* a > Australia and China for the Bank to aocept payment in full with applications for Bonds in the Federated Malay States War Loan, in cases611 words
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Advertisement63 1916-04-15 4 A Parent's Duty. Your boy is always getting scratched or cut or bruised. Because these wounds have healed all right is no sign they always will. Get a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and see that every injury is cared for immediately. You can get nothing better, and blood poison63 words
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Advertisement395 1916-04-15 4 3XTOTICE. I LABOUR CODE. 1912, F.M.S. Indian Immigration Fond Ordinance, tyll.’ 1 Employers op Indian labour are hereby remiodod that assessment return a-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 for395 words
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Article1265 1916-04-15 5 Tuaj* Weight, j - [Bt Tuaj* Weight, j The population of the United Kingdom consists of bo many millions, many of them Indispensables. They get about twenty five shillings a week. Superficial observers might bolt with the idea that there are as many Conscientious Objectors. This would be wrong. Careful study of the1,265 words
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Article663 1916-04-15 5 To the Editoe or the Straits Echo. Sir, The lively controversy on the subject of polygamy among the Chinese in Penang which appears in your popular journal creates considerable interest in Ipob. Heie polygamy is carried on to an extent that would put Brigham Young, the663 words
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Advertisement338 1916-04-15 5 J < fcd t n a w os H 0 u a in m w Z 32 z < 03 E O o </) -j < UCHANAN'S SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO C&OW ABOUT k>v 5$V---x-v S: X X BWKSWK'Sj rl- Scotch ~M ES iucHAK^ JAM^oow* L o-^— BLACK WHITE ALWAYS338 words
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Advertisement440 1916-04-15 5 "Westminster" Turkish Cigarettes. Airtight Tins of 50s. Plain and Straw Tipped. For Sale by all Dealers. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. PRESENT PATHE’S WONDERFUL SERIAL 72 Parts THE EXPLOITS of ELAINE The world’s longest detective Serial—14 miles of detective and stirring adventure story. The Triumph440 words
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Article, Illustration99 1916-04-15 6 rtbli*i6d iiuly («x«->t Sundays &*d p^ia holidays) at tub CRITERION TRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang FftICB. Daily Local $24 por inuzm OmUUtion... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Fiwe) $17.50 CABLB ADD B BIS J ECHO —PENANG.** Telephone Not. Echo, 506 Printing Department 343 Nt— All99 words
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Article1337 1916-04-15 6 la a debate in the House of Lords in tho middle of November Loid Loreburn declared that if the Allied Governments were to depend on a war of attrition they must face tho prospect of a continent reduced to the condition of a wilderness inhabited only1,337 words
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Article935 1916-04-15 6 M r Henry James would have been 73 to-day. Mr. F. K. Dickson, who is bringing with him the Selangor griffins from Australia, is due at Singapore on April 20th. j A farewell dance to Mr and Mrs. J. Howell is being given by Messrs. J. VV.935 words
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Article1043 1916-04-15 6 A Quaiat Cotton. To-morrow, which is Palm Sunday for most people, is Fig Sunday for the folk of Averbury Wilts, and the occasion of a curious custom. Since time out of memory it ha 9 been the practice there on the Sunday before Easter for all the people1,043 words
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Advertisement118 1916-04-15 6 SUPER-ODOL THE BRITISH SUBSTITUTE FOR GERMAN ODOL. Preserves the Teeth Sweetens the Breath. A Delightful Liquid Dentifrice and Mouth Wash which imparts a feeling of Cool Freshness that no other Dental Preparation gives. IN BOTTLES 85 CENTS. Manufactured and Sold Only by The George Town Dispensary, Limited. THE LEADING CHEMISTS,118 words
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Article619 1916-04-15 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. attack slackens. Fighting nt Hill 304. London, April 14, 1.20 a.m. A Pans communique announces that west of the Meuse there was a continuous bombardment of Hill 304 and the Morthomme—Cumiares front and moderate artillery activity east of the Meuse and the Woovre.619 words
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Article302 1916-04-15 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN ATTACKS FOILED. Petrograd, April 14 A Petrogral communique statis that afler an artillery preparation the Germans attempted to approach the Ikskuli bridgehead, but were repulsed. The Germans west of Lake Narotcb, supported by artillery, attacked from the village of Mokristsa with small302 words
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Article355 1916-04-15 7 ECONOMIC RELATIONS. Feeling ia Fraaee. London, April 20, The Paris correspondent of the Times Bays that, there appears to be some misapprehension in England regarding France’s desires in respect to economic relations. The French regard this aspect of the war as of vital importance, and worthy of much355 words
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Article249 1916-04-15 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FIGHTING BEGUN. Iitmc Artillery Dacl. t Salonika, April 14. An intense artillery duel has opened in the Ghevgheli-Doiran sector. Twenty French aeroplanes attacked the enemy positions to the east of Ghevgheli. I All returned safely. Mesopotamian Campaign. SIR PERCY LAKE'S REPORT. British Progress. London,249 words
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Article188 1916-04-15 7 Railway Secretary's Attitudi. London, Maroh 19. Mr. J. H. Thomas, M.P. (organising secretary, Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants) addressing a meeting of railwaymen at Chester, said the only solution of the married men’s grievances was a bold Government statement. If they were required to fight for the188 words
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Article145 1916-04-15 7 Herr Liebkaecht's Speech, Amsterdam, March 19. Her Liebknecht, the German Socialist leader who created a scene by his speech, said the Government was transforming schools into training stables for war. Commissions were given to non-commissioned officers, because the dregs of the proletariat were required for the145 words
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Article69 1916-04-15 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. REVOLT SPREADING. Figktiag at Caatoa. Shanghai, April 14. The Governor has officially declared the independence of the province of Kiangsi. With the exception of the provinces of Hunan and Fukien, the whole of South China is now against Y nan Shi Eai. Hongkong,69 words
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Article856 1916-04-15 7 At the instance of Mr; W. A. Ward, Chief Sanitary Inspector, Manjoorsah Merican and Aman were this morning summoned before Mr. E. E. Colman in the Second Court to answer a charge of failing to report at once a case of small-pox at No. 70, Seang Teik Road856 words
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Article439 1916-04-15 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. TENSION INCREASING. Request for WitUnftil of America* Troops, Washington April 14. The Mexican Government has asked that American troops be withdrawn from Mexican f territory and that the pursuit of General t Villa be left to the Constitutionalist Army as the Americans had439 words
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Article161 1916-04-15 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3. —The Police. The Dominion Touch.’ 4. Golf Notes. Murders in Singapore. 5. —lndispensables. M. F. A. Penang Presbyterian Church- St George’s Church, Penang. The Penang Belief Fund. 8. —The Chitties. The Week’s Events. F.M.B. Affairs. Polygamy Among161 words
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Article541 1916-04-15 7 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Pott of Wednesday and Thursday, April 12 and 13 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. New Tsxatioa. There is general approval for the proposed temporary tax on sugar. With regard to the tax on war profits steps are541 words
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Article154 1916-04-15 7 Conference or the Camp Question, bays Friday’s T.O.M. To-day Brigadier-General Ridout, who is returning to Singapore after a visit of inspection to the first monthly camp of the M.S.V.R at Taiping, broke his journey at Ipoh in order to accept the Svitation of the Hon. Mr.154 words
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Article61 1916-04-15 7 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $96.50, business done in Singapore (refined) at 996 75, bdyers no and in London at -£199 10s. spot and £l9B 10s. three months’ sight. A special wire to the Eastern Produce Exchange gives the following prices in the61 words
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Obituary61 1916-04-15 7 Obituary. Lord Cloaricard*. London, April 14. The death has taken place, at the age of 84, of the Marquis of Clanriearde, who was Member for County Galway from 1867-71, Major-Geaeral Joits*Viv(hu. The death has taken place at the age of 75 of Maj-General Hugh Thomas Jones-Vaughan, who was General Officer61 words
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Article842 1916-04-15 8 Thb Pomibxwtbs. Germany cannot carry out her new policy of undersea warfare, announced for adoption to-morrow (March 1), in accordance with all the interpretations that have been put upon the instructions communicated to ner Ambassador at Washington, for they are various and contradictory. The understanding that Count842 words
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Article83 1916-04-15 8 The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mixed Doubles A. Mrs. Phillips and Tbrelfall beat Mr. and Mrs. S. F. B. Martin 6—2. 6- 4. Recent arrivals at Ellis Island, the New York immigration station, included an Italian named Baptista Ugo, who is83 words
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Article456 1916-04-15 8 To THB Editor of thb Straits Times. Sir, —Of all H.M. King George's subjects I think the Chitty community is not “doing his little bit” at all in this great horrible war; in fact these market street Indian bankers have done or given nothing to the various funds456 words
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Article360 1916-04-15 8 e Saturday, April 15. t Town Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. r Cricket-Esplanade, ‘A’ Co. and Veterans vs. *B’ Co. and Maxims. Straits Cinema, Penang Road, 9.15 p.m. 1 The Electric Polyscope Co.. Argyll Road, f 9.15 p m. E. O. Hotel Special Curry Tiffin. Sunday, April360 words
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Article130 1916-04-15 8 April 61« Sunday Nbxt Beforb Easter. 8-00 a.m. Matins. Hymn 99. 8- a.m. Holy Communion. 5- p.m. Sunday School. 6- p.m. Evensong and Sermon. Hymn 98 Responses Roberts. Psalm 82 Turle. 83 Cooke. 84 Bairstow. Magnificat Cooke 207. Nunc Dimittis, Turle 70. Hymns 108, 99, 263.130 words
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Article40 1916-04-15 8 Presbyterian Church, Nortbam Road, to-morrow —9 a.m. Children’s Service. 6 p.m. Public Worship. Preacher, Rev. Donald J. Ross, m.a Hymns, 2, 685, 17 and 486. Service of Devotion and Intercession on Friday evening at 6.30 p m.40 words
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Article586 1916-04-15 8 Semi-Final. To-morrow, Sunday, at Dato Kramat i Gardens, at 5.15 p.m. Hutton Laue meet the Kampong Jawa players (Muthibol Abzan,) to settle which shall contest the Cup Final with Cresent Star. There should be a characteristic Cup Tie struggle, as both sides are at full strength. Returns586 words
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Article706 1916-04-15 8 The passing of Raja Hadji Bot at the age of 63 removes from our midst the most important member of the local Malay aristocracy Forty-two years ago be interviewed Major McNair and Mr. Davidson at the mouth of the Lukut river and stated that, as his village at706 words
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Article235 1916-04-15 8 r To-day. j Leon 9 So, for Alor Star (Kedah) r 9.30 a.m. j Ban Lee, for Langsa, noon. Rotorua, for Tongkah and Renong. 1.30 pm. e ’xt Per l i iJ or Tran S. Tongkah and Pang Nga, 1.30 pm. 6 Gregory Apcar, for Port Swettenham and235 words
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Article174 1916-04-15 8 Apr. 18 By Balance $9,172 28 10 Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., employers Datoh Kramat •Works, March subscription 165,85 11 Staff of Govt. Monopolls, March subscription F. Duxbury, Dorchester Honee, Hospital Fund 100.00 M. K. Whitlock, Dorchester House, Hospital Fund 100.00 12 Hon. A. R. Adams, monthly174 words
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Advertisement343 1916-04-15 8 TOWN HALL, pbnang. Monday 17th S Tuesday 18th April 1916 at 9-15 p.m. THE Humphrey Bishop LONDON STAR COMPANY. IKCLUDINQ THE WORLD-FAMOUS WEDGWOOD CLASSICS” And Company ot gifted instrumentalists and vocalists Positively the moat versatile and artistic combination that has ever visited the Orient." (Vide Indian Frees.) •°°*r o robTnson’s.343 words
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Advertisement41 1916-04-15 8 The Fruit Season. Bowei coinpDint is sure to be prevalent during the fruit season. Be sure to keep a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. It may save a life. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement47 1916-04-15 8 Series the Whole Family. The fame of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is world wide. It is good for the deep seated cough of the adult or the croup aDd whooping cough of the children. The same bottle serves the whole family. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement333 1916-04-15 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Winds’ Or**! Prps»erwi»t Cti« I*. gj NOTICE. The usual monthly sale of Pawnbrokers’ forfeited pledges for sums exceeding >lO will be held punctually at 11 o’clock a.m. on vv edD63day, Thursday and Friday, the 3rd, 4th and sth proximo respectively at No. 42, Beach Street. The333 words
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Article121 1916-04-15 9 Pbjtano, Afbil 15 (7?y crmricry of the Chartered Dank.) London, Demand' Bank 2 /4* 4 months sight Bank 2/4$ 3 Credit 2/4» J 3 Documentary 2/41 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174$ 1 8 days' sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174* Monlmein, Domand Hank 174 < 3 days' sight121 words
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Article1065 1916-04-15 9 Ma Caftititr bw Allbmaorb. Par IL’Abbb A. Aubry. (Paris; Perrin, 2f. 60c.) Both in this sountry and in Franc* there is quickly growing what may be called I prison literature, and in the collection oi I books produced by captives this little volume will deserve a1,065 words
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Article933 1916-04-15 9 INVBBTIOATION IHTO THI CoKDITIOKS. A Special Commissioner of the Timet of Malaya writes as follows. i Duriog the past ten days or so reports have been circulating throughout the district, the main theme of which is tint tho conditions in connection with the M.S V.R. camp933 words
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Advertisement399 1916-04-15 9 X X t r^' X I X X u J X r* X X J X 9EV? y x X y r^s y y. ipL y Y J y -y' x X «a M V V WANTED SILVER BULLETS. IS YOUR NECESSARY EXPENDITURE ASSISTING THE OLD COUNTRY? REMEMBER X X399 words
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Advertisement130 1916-04-15 9 Jiar..- —a-—i ■■■in—l—— THE MONTHLY LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE National Review NOVEMBER ISSUE will be considerably enlarged aud will comprise reviews and matter dealing with publi cations suitable for Xmas. There wdl be a very large circulation of this issue and it provides an excellent op portunity for130 words
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Advertisement10 1916-04-15 9 For Children* aaHekiiu? Oo»gh at Night. W*o.ie’Grft*t P©pp*rai:ntjOara, li. fd.10 words
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Advertisement80 1916-04-15 9 Occasional spells of Fever may be said to be the inheritance of all who come to the Tropica. As an easement and to quickly break them down and restore the body temperature to normal, there is nothing better than WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE, A dose or two of this medicine80 words
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Article1094 1916-04-15 10 Speeches in the Reichs* ip, and especially the speech of Dr. Htlffericb, throw some light on a question which many people must hare asked themselves as they read of the numbers of Germans who have fallen day by day for the past three weeks at Verdun for1,094 words
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Article806 1916-04-15 10 British banking methods have been much discussed of late. The latest authority to express his views on the subject is Mr. D. Drummond Fraser, the managing director of .the Manchester and Liverpool District 1 Banking Company, who delivered, under the 1 auspices of the Column Club in806 words
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Advertisement50 1916-04-15 10 B)wcl CcmpUint in Children, the su mtnpr months children are kubject to disorders of the bowels and should receivo the most careful attention. As soon as aay uuuatural looseness of the bowels is noticed Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarthoea Remedy should be given. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers50 words
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Advertisement151 1916-04-15 10 Huttenkch Bros. 8 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: TIE .STERLIJTG TELEPHONE 00.. LID. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started151 words
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Article1838 1916-04-15 11 "If Uplift’» the word—,” said a New York paper some time ago in a headline, with a fine and vague threat in the uncompleted sentence. "Uplift" oertainly is the word in the United States, as* you discover before you have enjoyed many hours in the country. When you have1,838 words
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Advertisement147 1916-04-15 11 J LIQUEUR (THE ORIGINAL BRAND) AS SUPPLIED TO THE House of Lords AND House of Comma SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, CILFILLAN Go., Ltd., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE MALACCA. r K >o ■•-<>< i Eu ropean Aceti c Acid I GLACIAL 99^ I 0 I I Sulphate of Quinine. Packed in147 words
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Advertisement93 1916-04-15 11 Tki Forty Yar Tat. An article must have exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty year*. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was first offered to the public in 1872. From a small beginning it has grown in favor and popularity until it has attained a world wide reputation. Tou will93 words
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Advertisement61 1916-04-15 11 THE OFFICE MAN leads a sedentary life; his brain grows sluggish—so does his liver. His health suffers—-so does his business. 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, or61 words
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Advertisement504 1916-04-15 11 Violent Methods Are unnecessary to conquer that bitter enemy of civilization Rheumatism. All it forms, including Rheumatic Gout, can be cured permanently, safely, and inexpensively by Little’s Oriental Balm. No matter how much pain your Rheumatism is causing you. No matter if you have tried a dozen oils, ointments and504 words
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Advertisement1898 1916-04-15 12 P. o. AND APCAR LINK (IlfCOBPOBATBD Ilf EffOLAHD.) Mail and P lender Service». Vi. v: •M KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (INCORPORATED Ilf HOLLAND.) Fob Intbndbd to Saji.. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Ovtwtrd (for China and Japan.) Langsa, Telok 8emawe, Segli, Olehleh, I 22nd April1,898 words
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Article816 1916-04-15 1 a w*. o o a P P 5 U> 1009 1905 1910 1909 1906 1910 1910 1910 1909 1910 1910 1916 1910 1904 1912 1909 1910 Capital. Nnm her of Shares issued 450,0<j0£ 200,000 750,000 800,000 Its 1,200,000 500,000 t 420,00 1 1,000,000 450,000 390,000 600,000 150.000 205.000 100,000816 words