Straits Echo, 20 April 1916
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Title Section35 1916-04-20 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THS STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THENAR- SA9T GBN0R41 LY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Aoaviv, PENANG, THURSDAY, 20th APRIL, 1916. Siaflc Cor, 10 crati. No. 91.35 words
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Advertisement1196 1916-04-20 1 ts v: lUZED NAni^i I TYRES. BANKS (BRITISH MADE). Try help British Trade. You will be confident, if you try ROM TYRES, of their superiority in quality, reliability and durability. AGENTS: Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. (TELEPHONE No. 694.) Motor Car Importers and Stockists of various kinds of Tyres.1,196 words
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Advertisement21 1916-04-20 2 DRINK R s I I r. I CONNOISSEURS THE t F ■l a 4>. BRAND ON THE SOLE AGENTS: LTD., PENANG.21 words
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Article1401 1916-04-20 3 Btram awx> Amiimi. 'Tokyo. The kevnote of revival with which Japanp1P business became suddenly marked after beginning of the European war now «rvades the Oriental world of finance, comand industry, and prosperity promST,7nse to still greater heights during the present year. In Japan, as elsewhere, finsnee1,401 words
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Article409 1916-04-20 3 The vale of Kashmir is one of the most beautiful and unfortunate valleys in Asia High among the Himalaya 0 ringed with monster five-mile peaks, clothed in evergreen fir and deodar, the light green bed of Jehlam strung across its dun breast like a jade necklace, blushing with the409 words
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Advertisement903 1916-04-20 3 The Cause*of much Suffering. When the Bowels are clogged the waste matter decays and ferments and enters the blood, and is carried to all parts of the body, producing Headaches, Biliousness, Sleeplessness, l Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, Indigestion, Neuralgia, Rheumatism and various other ailments disturbing the Heart and Nervous System,903 words
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Article3087 1916-04-20 4 The Fioht for Verdun I (From Our Oum, Correspondent.) London, March 23. i The bloody shambles round Verdun a-e slackening a little bit, and it is now pretty i well sure that the man power of Germany is so exhausted by a month’s steady j butcherv3,087 words
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Advertisement594 1916-04-20 4 F.M.S. SIX PER CENT. WAR LOAN. NOTICE. THE GOVERNMENT of the Federated Malay States has made arrangements with the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China for the Baok to accept payment in full with spoliations for Bonds in the Federated Malay States War Loan, in cases where applicants desire594 words
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Advertisement47 1916-04-20 4 Senes 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 and whooping cough of the children. The same bottle serves the whole family. For •ale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement9 1916-04-20 4 For Ohroaio Chest Complaints, W*9d*» Ora»t P«pper«mt Cnr* 1».9 words
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1073 1916-04-20 5 To Th* Editor or th* Straits Echo. Dear Sir, It strains me very much when it should be my lot to respond to K. B. T’s” letter re Chinese marriage customs, as I could find no response from the more qualified source locally. I say1,073 words
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Article402 1916-04-20 5 A Riai.lt Good Smow. Fillis’ Circus, after a very successful tour in India, opened for a short season last night at the Date Kramat Gardens. The programme, which contained no less than twenty items, has never been excelled by any circus. It was a really good show. Miss402 words
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Article138 1916-04-20 5 April 23. Easter Day. 8-00 a.m. Matins. Processional Hymn 134 Responses—Roberts. Etstor Anthem—Humphry 314. Psalm II —Cooke 160 To Deum —4th Setting Benediotus —Barnby 32 Hymn 138. 8 30 a.rn Holy Communion Srnait Hymn 31 6. 5-00 p.m. Children’s Service, 6 00 p.m. Evensong and Sermon.138 words
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Article247 1916-04-20 5 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $1,852.28 Mrs. Connolly H*,oo Mrs CraigeD, Byram Estate. (3rd Donation) sOu Mr-. Heim, t7th Dun it ion) 5.00 Total 1,872.28 There will be no distribution of work this week. It is reported from B.rue that the German Crown Priuce is247 words
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Advertisement531 1916-04-20 5 municipal notice. The commissioners of george TOWN, Penang, invite tenders for the following Construction of Main Drainage Channels along both sides of proposed roadway between Kinta Lane and Burmah Road and along both sides of proposed roadway forming up to proposed new road. Full particulars can be obtained and plans531 words
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Advertisement433 1916-04-20 5 "Westminster” Turkish Cigarettes. Airtight Tins of 50s. Plain and Straw Tipped. w For Sale by |all Dealers. I m i —f— !■ITI ~1 im ti mu WEtH— nmm ICT To-morrow Night > Friday Night 1 I A GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum433 words
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Article, Illustration93 1916-04-20 6 PiMiakhd daily (except Sundays ud ytiUie holidays) AT TAB CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang Pmioa. Daily Leeal M 914 m per ma. OntsUtioi Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Port Fiat) 117.50 CABLB ADDBBSS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone No». Echo, slf Printing Department 343 JV.#.—■AU wnlwttwi th«oW k#93 words
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Article1369 1916-04-20 6 Events in the Near East are moving rapidly and the repercussion of Trebisond «rill soon ba felt not only in Constantinople but in Bagdad also. Once more the value of sea-power has been most forcibly demonstrated and the success of the combined naval and military operations in1,369 words
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Article960 1916-04-20 6 Mr. F. G. Penny is going to Ipoh for the Easter Holidays. Mr. P. E. Laws, Secretary of the Eastern Smelting Company, is, we are glad to hear, much better to-day. Mr. Stephen Harrison, of the Eastern Smelting Company, prooeeds to Sungei Siput on transfer in the960 words
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Article1016 1916-04-20 6 Separate Peace Illusion. Russia’s victory at Trebizona is certain to revive the stories of Turkey's ardent desire for a separate peaoe. Too much attention should most certainly not be paid to suoh reports. Talk of separate peace, by the way, recalls some remarks by that embarrassingly outspoken German1,016 words
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Advertisement298 1916-04-20 6 SDPER-ODOL. THE BRITISH SUBSTITUTE FOR GERMAN ODOL. Preserves the Teeth 8 Sweetens the Breath. A Delightful Liquid Dentifrioe and Mouth Wash which imparts a feeling of Cool Freshness that no other Dental Preparation gives. IN BOTTLES CENTS. Manufactured and Sold Only by ii>« George Town Dispensary, Limited. THE LEADING CHEMISTS,298 words
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Article773 1916-04-20 7 (Reuters Service.) Copyright Telegram. JUDENITCH S EASTER EGG. A Triumph of Co-ordiaatioa. Petrograd, A pril 19. 0n iv the optimists expected General Judenitcb. the conquerer of Erzerum, to present Russia with an Easter egg in the ,h of Trebizond, where the Turks are kpown to hare an773 words
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Article387 1916-04-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUPTURE IMMINENT. Joiat Sessioa of Seaate and Represeatativcs. Wshington, April 19. The gravity of the situation between Germany and America is indicated by the fact that President Wilson has decided to submit the whole submarine issue to a 1 joint session387 words
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Article165 1916-04-20 7 Langkawi, April 18. Since last week H. H. the Sultan of Kedah has fce3n on .a visit to Liogkawi. He is staying at the Rest House and last Sunday paid a visit to the Kisap Rubber Estate. On Thursday some twelve Sam Stms < ('people of Malay and165 words
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Article229 1916-04-20 7 At the Eastern Produce Auction to day 9,003 lb. out of 38,155 lb. offered, were sold at the following prices Diamond Smoked Sheet from $158 to $167 Diamond Unsmoked $157 Plain Unstnoked Sheet $152 *154 Loose Scrap 3 78 3 93 Rolled Scrap 3 93 3115 Lump229 words
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Article569 1916-04-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. WEATHER HAMPERS OPERATIONS. London, April 19, 1,15 a.m. A Paris communique states that in the region of Verdun bad weather hampered operations. An intermittent bombardj ment took place west and east of the Meuse, but there was no infantry action. Our artillery actively569 words
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Article122 1916-04-20 7 The following Club shoots "(handicap) will take place over the Easter Holidays: Saturday 22nd 7 a.m. 200, 500 600 yards Monday, 24th 7 a m. 300 600 yards. immunition can be purchased cn the Range at the Club rates. These two shoots are the commencement of122 words
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Article230 1916-04-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. LORD CURZON'S REPORT. London, April 19. In the House of Commons Mr. H. fl. Asquith announced that Lord Curzon, on behalf of the Government, bad carefully examined the whole aircraft situation and had presented his report, recommending large changes in tin organisation which230 words
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Article565 1916-04-20 7 Theft At a Mosque. Before Mr. W. C. Michell in the District Court this morning a Malay named Lab, who admitted four previous convictions after bung found guilty of theft of 13 cents the property of Sulaiman at the Ciptain Kiing Mosque, was sentenced to six months’ rigorous565 words
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Article376 1916-04-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. READY FOR THE FRAY. London, April 18. Reuter's special correspondent at Salonika, who visited the camp of the Serbian troops at Corfu, says that tho arrangements made by the French show an extraordinary power of organisation and improvisation. The Serbians presented a fine376 words
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Article76 1916-04-20 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3, —Japan and the Pacific. Kashmir. 4, —a Raomaekers Poster, Of Bishops and Others, 5, —Chinese Marriage Custom and Education. St. George’s Church, Penang. Fillis’ Circus. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. 8 —The Week’s Events. Passengers to the Straits.76 words
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Article30 1916-04-20 7 April 13 By Balance $1,633.34 19 Ladies Bridge Book at Golf Club, contribution for March 24*00 19 By Balance 1,6*7 34 Amount previously acknowledged 23,913.74 Total $25,571.0830 words
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Article134 1916-04-20 7 To-day’» Oaotatioa». Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day al $94.20, business don»*, in Singapore (refined, at $94,871, business done (75 tons sold) and in Lond«n at £1S8 spot and X196 three months’ sight. By the s p. FultaLa to-day 1,250 coolies arrived; 432 go to Pulau Jerejah for quarantine134 words
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Article683 1916-04-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FURTHER DELIBERATION. Premier's Statcsssal is tke Hovee. London, April, 19. j la the House cf Comn ons M. H. H. Asquith said that he regretted that there i were still material points of disagreement in tbe Cabiuet and that if these were not683 words
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Article1054 1916-04-20 8 Bt Oxi of Thkm. I have read of revolts among the married men —at Southampton, and Cardiff, and 1 elsewhere (promoted exactly by whom I have no idea), but the revolt that really exists among married men has, so far, not been reported. It is the revolt1,054 words
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Article892 1916-04-20 8 It would be very interesting, remarks the Pall Mall Gazette, to know the precise philosophy that underlay the acts of the German Admiralty in torpedoing the Dutoh steamers Tubantia and Palembang. The official denials of responsibility from Berlin are credited by nobody in Holland, where there has892 words
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Article172 1916-04-20 8 Peace Desired By All Classes. The Journal de Geneve receives from a special cot respondent indirectly the following particulars of life in Berlin: “The aspect of Berlin is considerably changed of late. A few months ago the streets were full of soldiers: now they are hardly t6 be172 words
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Article730 1916-04-20 8 Silent the city lie- 1 as though asleep Gone is the ring of feet, the noise, the rush The quads and empty rooms their vigils keep, While over all there hangs a waiting bush: For Alma Mater, parting with her sons, Voices no plaint, she koows that this must730 words
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Article266 1916-04-20 8 Thursday, April 20. Fillis’ Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens, 9 15 p.m. Straits Cinema, Penang Road, 9.15 p.m. The Electric Polyscope Co., Argyll Road. 9 15 p.m. P.C.C. Tfcnnit Tournament. P. V. Recruit Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. Friday, April 21. Good Friday. Straits and F.M.S- Golf Championship,266 words
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Article432 1916-04-20 8 Per P. and O. steamer Morea. From London April I.—To Shanghai: Mr. G. R. White, Mr. Bestall. To Singapore: Mr. C. G. Rust, Mr. Howell, Mr. Schoulers, Mr. Werner, Mr. and Mrs. Wishart, Mr. Colwill, M rs. Hunt and child. To Penang. Mr. Feeny. Mr. P.432 words
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Article97 1916-04-20 8 To DAT. Aijeh, for Laogsa, Edi, T. Sensawe, 8ecli Olehieh and Sabang, 10 a.rn. Malacca for Tongkah, 12.30 p.m. Ban Whatt Soon, for Deli, 1pm. Fultala for Port Swettenham and Sin»*, pore, 2.30 p.m. Ban Fo Soon, for Dindings, Sitiawan Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson, 2.30 r. m97 words
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Article78 1916-04-20 8 C From Our Otm Cnr&pondent Singapore, April 20. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 336 tons were offered for sale and 283 tons sold at the following prices Smoked 8heets $169 to $174 per Diml Good $160 $169 P Plain $160 $168 Unsmoked $157 $168 Plain $151 $16278 words
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Article292 1916-04-20 8 The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mixed Doubles A. Mrs. Phillips and Threlfall beat Mrs. Ebden and Savi. 6—3, 7-5. Championship. Everest beat S. F. B. Martin 6—2, 6- 2. According to a Berne despatch to the Agenzia Libera the Kaiser has292 words
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Advertisement669 1916-04-20 8 F.M.S. RAILWAYS. NOTICE. On Good Friday, 2l»t iftit., train» will mn tame at on Sunday. G. H. FOX, 191 Acting General Manager. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. AN ORDINARY MEETING of the Municipal Oommitaionera will he hald at the Municipal Office at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the 25th inatant. (By Order), L. A.669 words
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Advertisement11 1916-04-20 8 For Obildren’eaHeking Congh at Night. Weode’ Great Peppermint Oare, I>. fJ,11 words
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Advertisement56 1916-04-20 8 There ia nothing more certain than the fact that WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE will correct that heavy overloaded feeling which affl eta those troubled with weak digestive powers. It ia a medicine that has been tested and proved by millions of sufferers from digeative troubles. Bold by Dispensaries and Stores56 words
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Advertisement50 1916-04-20 8 Bovtl Complaint in Children. During the summer months children are tubject to disorders of the bowels and should receive the most careful attention. As soon as aay unnatural looseness of the bowels is noticed Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy should be given. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement57 1916-04-20 8 BANK HOLIDAYS. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Friday, Saturday and Monday, the 21st, 22nd and 24th April, 1916, which have been proclaimed Pnoiic Holidays. notice. Easter Holidays. Messrs. Pritchard 8 Co., Ltd. will be closed on Friday 8 Monday, the 21st 8 24th inst., but will open on57 words
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Article739 1916-04-20 9 (Br Cahon Addxrlst.) wittiest bishop I ever met was Bishop Blomneld, of Colchester. He was, I believe, the originator of the bon mot. He never uses one word where five will do (said of a popular preacher) also of the following: A parson was accused of739 words
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Article233 1916-04-20 9 Louis Raemaekers, the famous Dutch Cartoonist, has generously drawn for the National Committee for Relief in Belgium one of the most heartrending of all the War Posters.’, The misery of the millions now in Belgium whom the Germans refuse to feed has inspired this notable artist to233 words
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Advertisement316 1916-04-20 9 jm ltd r* :> “SSSSfeS Days ii 3> ♦..jc’ ....N >: .7-H X S < y j *TI--^ s .y *4^ luM*vi #-#|fi: j—lllgife :-gg:: r~rl-H-ffC ZEEtm ar*aHM.» NN js iNNXrtt P-u •■H'». i rH* p 35 -XT 3: .V- at; Summer Days Are Flesh Building Gain HcAithy Flesh— Your316 words
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Advertisement375 1916-04-20 9 Eiwm^ As Vital as .Love itself —is it to make sure that your baby is being properly fed. Not all the affection you can lavish on your baby can repair the truly disastrous results of- wrong feeding. Baby has only one ideal food—a healthy mother’s breast milk. If this is375 words
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Article907 1916-04-20 10 HOW THE PUBLIC IS PRUSSIANISED. e u 8o*Tni*arr" in Fease. The German censor is so ashamed of his work, and even of his own existence, that he insists on biding both from the knowledge of the public. The newspapers themselves, the chief victims of his activities, are (according907 words
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Article929 1916-04-20 10 Dayxd Ockham - Bt Dayxd Ockham. Charlie Chaplin** demand 1 (or 41,400 a week (which i* about fifty time* the earn* ings of a British Admiral) is aa symptomatic of our times aa Boche Kultur. Id fact, Mr. Chaplin's evaluation of his services might almost enable the historian of n. 1 2114929 words
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Advertisement41 1916-04-20 10 The Freit Scum. Bowel complaint ii sore to be prevalent daring tbe frait season. Be sore 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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Advertisement151 1916-04-20 10 Huttenbach Bros. 8 COMPANY. 1 J ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: ft All kinds of ECTRICAL MACHINERY Free; Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. i A Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE iffiLlN TELEPHONE CO., LID. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept151 words
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Article2080 1916-04-20 11 E B. Osborn - THE SOUL OF PORTUGAL. (By E B. Osborn'.) I It is strange that Englishmen know so I little of Portugal. England’s first aud most I faithful Ally. Even to travellers Portugal lisl’ttle more than a green, fluctuating I coast-line on the sea route to the MediterI raneau2,080 words
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Advertisement191 1916-04-20 11 r i m £5 J 4, <f X.-T 6 V S /A J* jWH t 'ifrn m r »*K />J»K <,*; UfaSS S. HCs <Mr nPi. ,-.r*-j^--»-» -r. lARGF REDUCTION IN PRICES .5 SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN l GO., 110. (INCORPORATED IN ENCLAND) PENANC, SINGAPORE AND191 words
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Advertisement63 1916-04-20 11 A Parent's Duty. boy is always petting 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 prison is63 words
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Advertisement35 1916-04-20 11 Portugal: an Anthology. Edited with English versions by George Young, formerly Secretary of Legation at Lisbon. With a preface bv Dr, Theophilo Braga, ex-Preeident of the fortugueee Republic, Oxford i The Clarendon Press 7a, net35 words
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Advertisement356 1916-04-20 11 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective 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. I Say Emphatically That Sciatica, that most excruciating of maladies can be cured Little's Oriental Balm356 words
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Advertisement1986 1916-04-20 12 p. I. AND APCAR LINK Mall (InCOJLPOBjLXBD IK ENGLAND.) and P sender Servioei ft I V KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (lkoowoutkd I* HOLJUAJIP) Fob Intbndbd to Saji*. BtBA.MBB PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Evrope.) Outward (for China and Japan.) Laagaa, Telok Semawe, Begli,1,986 words
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