Straits Echo, 22 April 1916
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Title Section35 1916-04-22 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED HALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Amu», PENANG, SATURDAY, 22nd APRIL, 1916. Sifttle Cor. 1C cnh. No. 9235 words
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Advertisement1049 1916-04-22 1 ILHImaID SUzed natuM Si TriES. (BRITISH MADE). Try A 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 A f Penang Road. (TELEPHONE No. 094.) Motor Car Importers and Stockists of various kinds of1,049 words
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Advertisement17 1916-04-22 2 DRINK 2 m :r i I THE W ON THE S* i w SOLE AGENTS: LTD., PENANG.17 words
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Article897 1916-04-22 3 Bt Admiral Sir Ctprlan Bbidob, G.C.B As there are literary critics, dramating critics, musical critics, art critics so there are war critics but the last are very distinctly differentiated from the others. Criticism is judgment; but the method of the war “critic” is disparagement. A literary critic dees897 words
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Article899 1916-04-22 3 It is a little difficult to extract from the welter of telegrams, with short excerpts from articles ia the American Press torn from their context, a correct appreciation of opinion in the United States. We are the more pleased, therefore, to be able to quote from an899 words
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Advertisement319 1916-04-22 3 Craig Rose Ltd LONDON. EDINBURGH. GLASGOW. Contractors to fI.M. Government, Admiralty, and War Office. Manufacturers cf Paints, Oils Varnishes. <s/ Write it as a headline, stamp it on the mat, Mark it on your handkerchief, paste it in yqur hat, Paint it on your windows to tell the coming guest;319 words
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Advertisement345 1916-04-22 3 Genuine Roskppf W.atches. to They are not watches, with cheap V *1 it > movements, made for looks only. Our idea of a watch is that ,it must be a faithful, reliable timepiece of good appearance. A watch that does not fill the first of these requirements is worthless. You345 words
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Article1213 1916-04-22 4 Prize Distribution. On Thursday morning the Prize Distribution for 1915 of the above school took place informally. The Resident Councillor, Mr. Clarke (Inspector of Schools) and Mrs. Chrke, the Bishop of Singapore and Rev E. N. Greenbow were among those present. Headmistress’s Report. The Headmistress gave her1,213 words
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Article164 1916-04-22 4 Owing to the scarcity of Bhips’ surgeon* some of the passenger lines are having considerable difficulty iD inducing medical men to take service at sea. All the doctors wh i can be spared are going into the Ro va Army Medical Corps, and this appliei i n particular164 words
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Article135 1916-04-22 4 To DAT. Pungah t for Bat u Bihia nooD. Perlis for Trang, Tongkah aud Pang Nga, noon. D van Twitt, for Langs»», T. Sen ;awe, S*gh, Olc-bleb, SibaDg, Padang etc., Bttavia noon. Rotorua, for Tongkah and Rjuon/ noon. Kedah for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Ansor, noon. Ipoh, for135 words
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Advertisement594 1916-04-22 4 F.M.S. SIX PER CENT. WAR LOAN. NOTICE. npHE GOVERNMENT of the Federated Malay States has made arrangements with the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China for the Bank to accept payment in full with applications for Bonds in the Federated Malay States War Loan, in cases where applicants desire594 words
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Advertisement50 1916-04-22 4 Bswel Complaint in Children. During the summer months children are subject to disorders of the bowels and should receive the most careful attention. As soon as any unnatural looseness of the bowels is Dotioed Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be given For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers50 words
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Advertisement207 1916-04-22 4 A Clear Head a hearty appetite, sound sleep and good digestion are sure to follow an occasional dose of the tiny laxatives. Gentle as nature. Do not gripe Of all chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., Dept, lc, Singapore. TIANG JOO Co.,207 words
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Article701 1916-04-22 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GREAT ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. German Attack oa Lea Charges. London, April 20, 1.40 turn. A Paris communique states that west of the Meuse there was great artillerj activity against Hill 304 and our first lines between Morthomme and Cumieres. last of the Meuse there701 words
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Article438 1916-04-22 5 To thi Editor of thr Strait» Echo, Dear Sir, With reference to the question of Polygamy among the Chinese which appeared in your journal for the last few days I for one am quite following the views of Mr. C. B. Teat and Madam Suffering Woman. There438 words
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Article119 1916-04-22 5 Following are the Agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed 2. Anv special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be. passed. 5. Letter from Government asking for contribution to the Hospital119 words
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Article153 1916-04-22 5 According to the return of the RegistrarGeneral the number of persons married in England and Wales during the third quarter cf 1915 (205,134) corresponds to an annual rate of 21.8 per 1,000 of the population; it is the highest rate recorded in aDy quarter since the153 words
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Article31 1916-04-22 5 Easter Dat. 700 a.m Holy Communion (Tamil). 8-00 a.m. Holy Communion. 10-30 a.m. Matins and Holy Communion (Choral). 5- p.m. Children’s Service, 6- p.m. Evensong and Sermon.31 words
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Article95 1916-04-22 5 n Preabvterian Church, Northam Eoad to-morrow —9 a.m. Children s Service, (Sacrament of Bipti i m). 6 p.tn. Public Worship, Preacher, Rev. Donald J. Ross, m.a Hymns, 80, 673, 83 and 520. Service of Devotion and Intercession on Friday evening at 6.30 p m. Mr. Lim Nee95 words
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Advertisement311 1916-04-22 5 < fd c/5 a (u OS M 0 H a (0 c/5 z z O 3 CQ O i/) j < WrV^i > 0 o r O SCOTCH WHISKY ML* *> > a r r no 50 Z n nj 4 x—>>s > r:- scotchWh ,s^ r re, O \s311 words
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Advertisement411 1916-04-22 5 "Westminster" Turkish Cigarettes. Airtight Tins of 50s. Plain and Straw Tipped. For Sale by all Dealers. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT A GRAND CHANGE OF PROGRAMME FOR THE EASTER HOLIDAYS. The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. Present Pathe’s Wonderful Serial 72 Parts THE EXPLOITS of ELAINE P8rts72 The world's longest detective411 words
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Article, Illustration97 1916-04-22 6 Published daily (except Sundays and pnfclie holidays) AT Til CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang Pmicn. Daily Loeal M 924 par annaaa. Omtetation. M Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Poet Fiat) 917.50 OABLB ADDBISI J ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. Echo, 58# Printing Department 343 KM.— AU kualaaaa97 words
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Article1398 1916-04-22 6 Before we can fully appreciate the causes that led up to the wa r and that have been leading up to it from the day that the power of the last Napoleon was killed j before we can estimate the part that Asia—lndia, the the F.M.S.,1,398 words
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Article909 1916-04-22 6 Mr. Stephen Harrison has left Penang fo r Sungei Siput, Mr. G. H. Gartside has been admitted as a member of the F.M.S. Bar. Mr. P. E. Laws, Secretary of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd is much better tc-*day. M. Maurice Gourbeil, the Governor of Cochin-china, is909 words
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Article930 1916-04-22 6 Ciaematograph Censorship. We are all for a rigid censorship of cinematograph films and we recognise moreover that certain themes which might pass in London would be harmful in Penang, because of race prejudice and susceptibilities and because here we are dealing with a cosmopolitan population and an entirely930 words
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Advertisement240 1916-04-22 6 SUPER-ODOL. THE BRITISH SUBSTITUTE FOR GERMAN ODOL. Preserves the Teeth 8 Sweetens the Breath. A Delightful Liquid Dentifrioe and Mouth Wash which impart® 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 LEADING240 words
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Article1373 1916-04-22 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SETTLEMENT REACHED. Press C'pisios. LondoD, April 20. The Daily Express Bt&tes that no other Ministry is conceivable. The Daily Graphic states that the divergent elements of the Cabinet must meet on the common ground that Great Britain is the workshop of the Allies.1,373 words
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Article549 1916-04-22 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FRENCH COUNTER-ATTACK. Prisoners tid Guns Captured. London, April 20, 4.20 p m. The French made another brilliant counter attack in the Verdun region. The Paris communique states tha*, *'We strongly attacked at dusk the Gorman positions north-west of Vaux and occupied portions of549 words
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Article125 1916-04-22 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, April 22. Messrs. Fraser and Neave’s weekly report states that the Treasury restrictions of Colonial dealings have been removed, enabling the selling of sterling shares. There was a slack exchange, the proceeds being re-invested in Government securities. There was a lull in125 words
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Article209 1916-04-22 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. PICKED FORCE AT MARSEILLES. Wnrm Welcome By General Joffre. London, April 20, 7.15 p.m. t A telegram from Paris states that a picki ed Russian force arrived at Marseilles tor day. i General Joffre in an Order cf the Day i rejoices at209 words
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Article412 1916-04-22 7 I A Chinaman named Li Chin, who atternp- ted to commit suicide by jumping into the sea yesterday, is still in hospital The case 1 against him was postponed for a week. The Singapore Anglo-Chinese School played a friendly match with the Penang Anglo-Chinese School on the M F.A. ground412 words
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Article417 1916-04-22 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. BERNSTORFF PERTURBED. Rupture Imminent. Washington, April 20. Count Bernstorff is very perturbed. He has at great length recommended Berlin to take some step in order to avoid a rupture. P The correspondent of the Times at New ork states that high417 words
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Article323 1916-04-22 7 The folio wing articles will be fouud on our outside pages: Page. 3. —War Critics. What America Thinks. 4. —Government Girls’ School. Ships’ Doctors. 5. Chinese and Polygamy. Lowest Birth-Bate on R *cord St. George’s Church, Penang. Ponang Pres* byterian Church. Telegrams. 8. —Science as Shibboleth. William Shakespeajp, Week’s323 words
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Article235 1916-04-22 7 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special (el ‘grams are from the Sumatra Post of Tuesday and Wednesday, April 18 and 19 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. 3 The Seizure of Mails. J The Netherlands Government has addressed lengthy Notes in almost identical terms to Great Britain and France235 words
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Article678 1916-04-22 7 Yesterday’s Teams Matches. During the Easter holidays Victoria Green I will ba the rendezvous of the sporting public I of Penang because of tho interesting series I of football, tennis, and cricket matches which I will be played there between the Singapore I Visitors and the Chinese678 words
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Obituary203 1916-04-22 7 Obituary. Count it Bondy. C From Our Own CorrespondentJ) Singapore, April 22. Count Raphael de Taillepied de BondyRairio, Consul-General for France at Singapore, died this morning. I [Count de Bondy was born on May 21, 1856, at Paris. He was the son of Count Emile de Bondy, formerly Plenipotentiary I203 words
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Article2410 1916-04-22 8 Born April 23, 1664. Died April 23, 1616. Festival of Saiai Georg*. '1 he play of Shakespeare and the English Bible ore, and will ever be, the twin monuments not merely of their own period, but of the perfection of English, the eomplete ex pres sion of the2,410 words
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Article283 1916-04-22 8 r Saturday, April 22. P.V.R.C. Shoot—Rifle Range, 7 a.m. Fillis’ Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens, i 9.15 p.m. Matinee 5 p.m. Straits and F.M.S. Golf Championship, Ipoh. Straits Cinema, Penang Road, 9.15 p.m. r The E'ectric Polyscope Co., Argyll Road, 9.15 p m. Town Band, Golf Club, 6283 words
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Article921 1916-04-22 8 (Bx Tuah Wkimt.) Juifc now in England the word science threaten* to become a sort of sibboleth. We are urged to take a leaf from the German book and make our commerce more scientific. With beseechments almost tear* ful we are asked to conduct the war more921 words
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Advertisement511 1916-04-22 8 MUNICIPAL NOTICE AN ORDINARY MBETING of the Municipal C- mmissiouers will be held at the Municipal Office at 4 p.m. on Toeaday, the 25th instant. (By Order), L. A COUTIER BIGQB, Secretary to the Municipal Commietumert. NOTICES. NOTICE is hereby given that any person or persons claiming to be beneficiaries511 words
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Advertisement47 1916-04-22 8 Serves the Whole Family. The fame of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is world wide. It is good for the de**p seated cough of the adult or the croup and wheoping cough of the children. The same bottle serves the whole family. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealer^47 words
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Advertisement63 1916-04-22 8 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 You can get nothing better, and blood poison is63 words
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Advertisement675 1916-04-22 8 Success Success Col. F. E. f. FILLIS CIRCUS MENAGERIE A D WILD WEST SHOW AT 9.30 P.M. Absolutely the best and show that hag risited Penang for many years. No Dull Moments. Everything Merry Bright. Come and judge for yourself. OUR FIRST GRAND MATINEE To-day at 5 p.m. By request675 words
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Article1606 1916-04-22 9 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. CRITICAL SITUATION. Gist of U. S. Not*. London, April 19. President Wilson baa sent a Note warning Germany that unless attacks in violation of international law against merchantmen carrying Americans are stopped diplomatic relations will be severed. Practically aa Ultimatum. The1,606 words
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Advertisement473 1916-04-22 9 mmmMmmmA n K m <4 I H s 1 ?.V V cu* <Wi ’Wincarnis' speedily brings New Health w> to all who are Weak, Anaemic,‘Nervy,’‘Run-down 1 If you who are Weak, Anaemic, Nervy or 1 Run-down could realize what a short course of ‘Wincarnis’ would mean to you—you would not473 words
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Advertisement10 1916-04-22 9 F®r C»- r.-r»ft Chest Complaints, W »«>.!*’ I eppermmt Onr# Is,10 words
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Advertisement407 1916-04-22 9 i I'i I I :!i ii ilMi i •f r 11(1111 II! ill! IllPH' !i in iUTifr I i I!!!! Mm i I H 3 w&r* :V v r £>* ;< 1 v> > s y-x® ♦:> T Jt£ if!!! .V <3S> r==s „-_Etu Baby’s Food should be in liquid407 words
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953 1916-04-22 10 &TOBM. There is odlj one Storm worth consider- < ing in all prose literature, and that is, of oourse, in 4 David Copperfield.” Thi*», however, is a storm as seen from the shore, and describes to the landsman something which he already knew but would953 words
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Article350 1916-04-22 10 An Extbaoboinabt I fob Ca«b A Judge is often called upon to intervene in matters that cannot always be decided on existing laws and enactments and so finds himself in many a queer situation, especially communities that are prone to litigation. At the same time, instances are350 words
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Article567 1916-04-22 10 An interesting case from the Tapah Magistrate’s Court came up in appeal before Mr. Justice Farrer M an by at the Ipob Supreme Court on Wednesday, in which a Tamil-milk vendor of Tapah appealed against a sentence of six months’ imprisonment for assaulting his wife by slapping567 words
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Advertisement81 1916-04-22 10 There are two stages in the status of a preparation sold to the public under recommendation, The first is an experimental purchase, as a trial. If that trial does not produce results the article is not bought again, WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE passed the experimental stage oyer 20 years ago.81 words
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Advertisement41 1916-04-22 10 Th« Fruit Season. Bowel complaint is sure to be prevalent during tbe fruit season. Be sure to keep a bottle of Chamberlain's Col», Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on hand. It mar save a Jjf*» For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers41 words
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Advertisement247 1916-04-22 10 «k ros. A' o. SOLE AGENTS FOR rdJ r\. MA W 1 w THE NEW MODEL. No. 10. 99 r “The Machine that you will eventually Buy.” C 0 u p A B E m m 3* i WAl -«r eSH t fi S<im.T.rr» Pi 1c /J '--a, 5^ n247 words
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Article1073 1916-04-22 11 The meeting of the Perak Chamber of Commerce Wednesday arrived at a very sensible decision regarding the formation of a Federal Chamber of Commerce, to take the place of the three separate Chambers operating in the F.M.S. The principle of the formation of a Central Chamber was1,073 words
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Article557 1916-04-22 11 GBBMXN InFLTJBWOB on Indlln RevoluTIOMEIIS, On March 30 the Special Tribunal pronounced judgment ha the Lahore Conspiracy Supplementary Case. Of the 74 accused six were sentenced to death, 55 to transportation for life, eight to various terms of imprisonment and 15 were acquitted. Among those sentenced to557 words
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Article140 1916-04-22 11 To The Editor of the Times of Malaya. Sir, Iu your issue of yesterday’s date I no' ic* d two letters written apparently by members of the M S. V. R. aud referring io certain matt rs connect'd with the runinng cf the recent140 words
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Article148 1916-04-22 11 That Sciatica, that most excruciating of maladies can be cured 1 ittle's Oriental Balm cured me, after five years of misery. It will cure you.” That voices the senti* ment of one grateful patient. Thousands of others are ready to join in the chorus of praising this148 words
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Advertisement157 1916-04-22 11 re if*» I r B IF f 'mM ©sk? .r" '*±'.\\&> > i' KJf v-r 1 >ti| -VW i/ sr.H •'isfcL W Er'JWi i LARGE REUPGTfON IN PRIGES, SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. SOLE AGENTS: t mim i j ww, *j (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. S OWB«aaO»raaaaomM«atOBMMaHiOKj j157 words
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Advertisement111 1916-04-22 11 The Forty Year Test. An artic’e must havg exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was fiist offered to the public in 1872. From a small beginning it has grown in favor aod popularity until it h*s attained a world wide reputation. You will111 words
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Advertisement514 1916-04-22 11 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd* Incorporated ia India. BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE. J. R. Macphekson, Secretary S.S. and F M.S Total Assets exceed $28,000,000 Claims Paid $26,000,000 LOW RATES. LIBERALJjjCONDITIONS, Apply for Prospectus etc. to representatives in Penang. Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 23, Weld Quay Gnoh514 words
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Advertisement2034 1916-04-22 12 p. I. AND APCAR LINE (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) BA Ail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL 8ERVICE. V; XONFNKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (Incqeporated in Holland.) Fob Intnndnd to Sajl. Sthambr ingapora, _Tanjong Pand&n, (Billiton), *£9 Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China and Japan.) Duo2,034 words
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