Straits Echo, 1 May 1916
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1916-05-01 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS T*IE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND Tie PAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Annul». PENANG, MONDAY, Ist MAY, 1916. Si>tl« C»»jr, l( Matt. No. 99.35 words
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Advertisement989 1916-05-01 1 I&ed natiM TYRES. (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 Penang Road. (TELEPHONE No. 694.) Motor Car Importers and Stockists of various kinds of Tyres. Largest Dealers989 words
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Advertisement10 1916-05-01 1 T fr /s m r'A fa»» IS isinu arH \w^10 words
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Advertisement17 1916-05-01 2 DRINK RECOGNIS BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE LEADING BRAND ON the MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG17 words
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Article615 1916-05-01 3 There is room for Some clear thinking to be done upon the question of our trade with Germany after the war. So rudimentary have been our habits in economic reasoning that we may find issuing from the same mouths enunciations of policy which are self-contradictory as soon615 words
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Article321 1916-05-01 3 A Qauette Extraordinary issued on Thursday gives the text of several bills it is proposed to introduce into Legislative Council shortly. The Trading with the Enemy Amendment Ordinance incorporates the provisions of the Trading with the Enemy Amendment Act 1916 except certain powers of the Board of Trade321 words
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Article529 1916-05-01 3 j It is fairly clear that the impndeot ati; tempt of the Germans to throw upon j British submarines the responsibility for i the sinking of the Tubaniim snd the i PaUmbing has made no impression what--11 ever on the Dutch. As their Press points529 words
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Article445 1916-05-01 3 A Gkrmxv Tribute to Our Frbbdom. In an article on The Country of Adventurers” the Kolnitche Zeitung draws an interesting comparison between the spirit of 1 England and Germany. The writer tells his readers that on a pane of glass in the museum at Greenwich he discovered445 words
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Advertisement279 1916-05-01 3 HAWKINS and TIPSON, Contractors to H. M. Government. MANUFACTURERS OF Hemp and Wire Rope, Lines, Twines, Sail cloth, etc. Superior Navy Canvas No. O No. 1. The Well-known Hercules and Globe Brand of Manila Rope. To be obtained from all first-olass Dealers. WHOLESALE ONLY FROM QUAH BENG KEE 41 V279 words
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Advertisement13 1916-05-01 3 For Children’* Hacking Con*b at Night. W*od«’ Great i’eppnra nt C*r«, If. #d.13 words
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Advertisement441 1916-05-01 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check441 words
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Article175 1916-05-01 4 When a patient mentions headaches the doctor seeks for the eiuse, and in most cases finds it in some derangement of the nervous or digestive system. Headache, as is well known, is one of the commonest symptoms of a weak disordered stomach, or exhausted nervous system175 words
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Article511 1916-05-01 4 ARKA»#BMEMTS FOE PElMNTXTIOlf Of IxSIONLt. We have beeen officially acquainted with the arrangements in connection with the presentation by His Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements, on behalf of His Majesty the King, of the Insignia of the Graud Cross of the Most Distinguished511 words
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Article466 1916-05-01 4 A Proposed Amendment. i I The FM.S. Government Gazette contains I the draft of a proposed Enactment to amend I “The Mining Enactment, 1911.” The objects and reasons state I This Bill owes, so far as the bulk of its provisions are concerned, its origin tothe increased466 words
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Article256 1916-05-01 4 Thin men and women who would like to incieasa their weight with 10 or 15 pounds of healthy stay there” fat should try eating a little Sirgol with their meals fora while and note results. Hore is a good tost worth trying. First weigh yourself256 words
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Advertisement221 1916-05-01 4 DOC DC DOC Di JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF TRIUMPH CYCLES. Fitted Fitted with with Bind Dunlop Brakes, Tyre». Ppioe TRIUMPH m f from $7O to $125 nett. PEDLEY TYRES. 0 o VJ Pedley Oxford Cycle Covers, Prioe 3-00 each Pedley International Covers, Price 2-50 each Pedley Red Cycle Covers,221 words
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Advertisement359 1916-05-01 4 Driven Out Whenever Little’s Oriental Balm enters a home the headaches are driven out. By simply rubbing in a little of this sure-act-ing remedy the most stubborn ache or pain is soon brought to terms. When you apply LITTLE S ORIENTAL BALM you can feel the pain going away. Think359 words
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Advertisement290 1916-05-01 4 WARNING. All persons are cautioned against making unauthorised use of Reuter s Service of News, and any person or persons found infringing the Copyright Ordinance of the Straits Settlements will be strictly dealt with in accordance with the provisions of that Ordinance. REUTER. Ptnang. > H H W M w290 words
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Advertisement101 1916-05-01 4 John Bazley White g Brothers’ PORTLAND CEMENT., “LION BRAND." Sandi lands, Battery Q> q q> ▲OSVTB PCNAMG F. M Wong Kim Mud, 77* Biahop Strut, Ptntng, Manufacturer of Rubber Stamps, Brass Seal Copper Plates, Engraver, Embossing Press etc etc. MARTIN'S raOL»srEEL forLadies.l JrL AtfLS A French Remedy for ail Irregularity»101 words
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Article814 1916-05-01 5 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. A GOVERNMENT REBUFF. Press Opisios. London, April 28. Even the pro-Government Press acknowI ledges that the Government has sustained I an exceptionally sharp rebuff over the I Military Service Bill. The Lobby opinion is that the debate I has strengthened the Government’s hand814 words
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Article314 1916-05-01 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ACUTE SITUATION. P*rmi»sio* Still Witkk*l4. Athens, April 28. The situation in Greece has become more acute owing to the announcement of the Government’s determination to continue to refuse the use of the Greek railways for the transport of the Serbian Army. The314 words
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Article460 1916-05-01 5 To Shew Causa. Before Mr. W. C. Michell this morning a Chinaman named Ng Yoon Beng was charged with having no ostensible means of subsistence and with being unable to give a satisfactory account of himself. He was served with a notice to shew cause why he460 words
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Advertisement224 1916-05-01 5 J < u CO Q Id ac J H U w A (0 (O z < z < s o CQ 0 -1 < SCOTCH WHISKY «4 3S? SCOTCH buHanan^ 0 1 rAW D S\ s JAMES OIASGOW* ‘SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING224 words
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Advertisement315 1916-05-01 5 "Westminster" Turkish Cigarettes. 4 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 Detective Serial THE EXPLOITS OF ELAINE 72 PARTS. 72 PARTS. The world s longest detective serial—14 miles of detective and315 words
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Article, Illustration97 1916-05-01 6 Fvklished daily (except Sundays aid pnfelia holidays) at m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang Fmion. Daily Local M 934 w per ana OvteUtioa. M Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Poet Free) 917.50 N CAB LI ADDXBaS t ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Noe. Echo, 586 Printing Department 34397 words
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Article1386 1916-05-01 6 From every point of view the surrender of General Townshend and his force at Kut-el-Amara is deeply to be regretted. The loss of some ten thousand British and Indian troops, with a leader who has shewn great gallantry and resource in extremely difficult conditions, is in itself1,386 words
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Article897 1916-05-01 6 Mr. W. Kellie Smith has returned from Australia. Dr. F. Dent, Government Analyst, has been granted leave of absence for eight months, commencing on the 4th inst. Dr. Mclntyre, who recently retired from Government service on pension, is carrying on private practice in Kuala Lumpur. s H.897 words
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Article1035 1916-05-01 6 Verdua. Verdun, where the enemy thought to deliver a quick and smashing blow which would not only capture the town but catch an army and large quantities of stores locked up in the fortress, is now safe. It i a the biggest defeat that Germany has suffered in1,035 words
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Advertisement183 1916-05-01 6 All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. F.H. Ayre’s Regulation Badmington Set in strong deal box containing one pair of portable poles net, pegs, lines and runners, and asb mallet with four Badmington bats, 6 regulation velvet bottom shuttlecocks and rules of the game, PRICE $17.50. F.H.183 words
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Article1324 1916-05-01 7 Copyright Telegram. rounding up the rebels. RetMuriM New*. London, April 28. Xbe news from Ireland is reassuring. jg quiet at Drogheda. The disturbances in Dublin are being ff actually quelled. The trouble is confined t 0 lio a ted spots and the position in Londonderry is1,324 words
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Article665 1916-05-01 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. BATTLE OF VERDUN. Cloaiag Stage*. London, April 28, 4,25 p.m. The end of the Battle of Verdun appears to be indicated by a Paris communique which states that no important event took place on the French front. French aeroplanes felled four German machines,665 words
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Article445 1916-05-01 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. A MEMORABLE RESISTANCE. Tke Attempt tkat Failed. London, April 28. 1 It is officially announced that an attempt was made on the night of April 24, to send a ship with supplies to the garrison, under General Townshend, at Kut-el-Amara. i Though the attempt445 words
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Article294 1916-05-01 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3. —Trade with Germany. New Bills. The Dutch and the War. The .English Spirit. 4. —The Mining Enactment. The Sultan of Johore’s G.C.M.G. 5. —Telegrams. Police Court Cases. 8. —Toddy. Legislative Council. Cricket. 9. —Can Holland Keep Out294 words
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Article93 1916-05-01 7 C. G. OLIVER. {From Owr Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, May 1. Mr. C G. Oliver, formerly of Braemar Estate, Kaj&ng, has been killed in action He was a Second Lieutenant in the Third Devons. He had both his legs shot off. C. H. A. Huitablo. The Military93 words
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Article827 1916-05-01 7 To-day's Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $96.80, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at $97.50, business done (125 tons sold.) Messrs. F. W. Barker Co. have removed their Singapore Office to Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. They will from today carry on business under the name of827 words
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Article473 1916-05-01 7 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Friday and Saturday April 28 and 29 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. Daylight Saving. Both the Chambers have unanimously adopted the Bill for advancing official Dutch time by one hour. Troublesome German Prisoners. Three German473 words
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Article40 1916-05-01 7 April 25 By Balance $1,967.06 29 Miss GwenGawthorno 10.00 Mr. Ralph Gawthorne 10.00 Mr. Lloyd Gawthorne 10,00 Miss Elizabeth Gawthorno 10,00 Supdt, P. T Staff, Taiping 120.00 29 By Balance 2,127.06 Amount previously acknowledged 23,913.74 Total $26,040.8040 words
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323 1916-05-01 7 It will be seen by an Ex pi ess enclosed in this issue that the Bodega is making a sound bid for increased patronage in these hard times by appealing to the pockets as well as the patriotism of Fenangites. In spite of the323 words
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Article2438 1916-05-01 8 A WIDESPREAD EVIL. P.A.M Discussion. At the annual meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya held on Wednesday in Kuala Lumpur, the question of the sale of intoxicants, and more particularly of toddy, arose on an address by Dr. Malcolm Watson, of Klang, Dr. Watson said he had come2,438 words
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Article568 1916-05-01 8 P.C.C. vt. I.R.C. The Cricket match between the P.C.C. laud the Indian Recreation Club, who played for the first time on the Esplanade on I Saturday afternooD, ended in an easy victory I for the former Eleven. The I.R.C. captain, I winning the toss, elected to take the field.568 words
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Article1881 1916-05-01 8 INDICATIONS OF THE COLONTB PROSPERITY. Pmioa or Ckxwdc Rxisid. A meeting of the Legislative Council wse held on Friday, afternoon, at which there were present H.E. The Governor (Sir A. H, Young, K.C.M.G.), H E. the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Brigadier-General D. H. Ridout, C.M G), the1,881 words
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Article37 1916-05-01 8 Esplanadb, 6 to 7 p.m Monday, lit May, 1916. 1 Selection Un Ballo in Maschera... Verdi. 2 Polka LesGrenouilles Winterbottoin 3 Walt* BidMeGoodbyo Camorg. 4 Mazurka Marien Euhner, 5 March Out on the Hi-Ti-Hi Carter.37 words
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Advertisement13 1916-05-01 8 For Children’» Hacking Coegh at Night. Waoda’ Or «at Peppermint o«ra, 1« id,.13 words
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Advertisement67 1916-05-01 8 How few people realise that indigestion is nearly always caused by wind on the stomach, and yet it is so. Now a dose of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE, taken after meals would remove all that over-loaded feeling which makes the sufferer so miserable. If you are afflicted in this way,67 words
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Advertisement431 1916-05-01 8 The Frvit S<uob. Bowel complaint 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. WANTED IMMEDIATELY COMPETENT CHINESE TYPIST, Willing to travel if431 words
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Article631 1916-05-01 9 At the meeting of the Singapore Municipal I Commissioners on Friday, says the Fre§Pre*i t I before putting bis motion with regard Ito the rubber trees on the Catchment I Areas, Dr. Fowlie said it was an old subI ject, and was brought up as far back as631 words
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Article405 1916-05-01 9 ‘PATIENCE AT THE BREAKING POINT. A Bitter Lisbon. Discussing the serious problem with which Holland is confronted, the special Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Express writes that a Dutchman of considerable authority made the following statement, which is shared by many of his far-seeing compatriot*:— For405 words
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Advertisement69 1916-05-01 9 LIQUID FUEL FOR Diesel and Semi-Diesel Engines, Smelting Furnaces, Boilers, etc. KEROSENE FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES. LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS on HAND. For particular! and prices, apply direct to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., (S.S.) LTtV. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) 0 WELD QUAY, PENANG. 0 V V'/////// r,h Jill y A £S2£l 'A69 words
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Advertisement399 1916-05-01 9 HHHNHHEjI Look at inis Bonnie Baby >;«6 SKw r: J** x SS t a OEE how strong and sturdy he is,- how well-de-veloped are his limbs, how wellnourished he is. His strong bones are not covered with flabby fat, but with firm, solid, healthy flesh. This is because he has399 words
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Article1620 1916-05-01 10 The different phase* of the Italian campaign hare been marked by a •aim method and a perfect order that hare appealed to the imagination ae much of other oountries a* o! Italy herself, and as much to military critics as to civilians. The mobilisation the concentration of the1,620 words
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Article346 1916-05-01 10 Hongkong papers report a very disturbed state of things in Canton town and province. Refugees are flocking into Hongkong, each river boat bringing down from a thousand to 1,500. The movement seems to have started as a protest against the restoration of the monarchy in the person346 words
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Advertisement47 1916-05-01 10 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 serres the whole family. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement10 1916-05-01 10 Far Gkromio Okoat Complaista, W«*di' Qraat Piffiraiat J3«rt 1«. td10 words
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Advertisement253 1916-05-01 10 -JU t i SOLE AGENTS FOR THE NEW MODEL No. 10. “The! Machine that you will eventually Buy.” 1 M Si 11 P m ri A 71 ✓2 2 “T* fn 2 B -it rr nan E r ‘ter c T H I W 0 B E PRICE LIST. HEAVY253 words
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Article988 1916-05-01 11 Th* Arts and tei Wan. No quarter of Paris ha* changed more than the Latin quarter *ince the war began, i and few have changed so much. The streets r Ale almost empty, and there is no anim- j ation anywhere. Ton are tempted to stand988 words
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Article660 1916-05-01 11 The revolt in a few province» of China I against the authority of President Yuan 1 1 Shih-bai ii serious, and the situation grows 1 1 somewhat alarming. Never since the ReI volution has China been restored to com* I plete tranquility. The outbreak of ruthless660 words
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Article242 1916-05-01 11 That the cinema favourite, Mr. Charles Chaplin, has to go through a good many unpleasant experiences in the coarse of his work is certain; that the results are enormously pleasing to very large numbers of people is equally certain. But it does come upon us with a shock242 words
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Advertisement162 1916-05-01 11 i i a a l a t EASILY APPLIED ASPINALL'S HIGH CLASS! CARRIAGE PAINTS QUICK DRY FOR Buggies, Sulkies, Sleighs, Gigs 6?c. ALSO ALL KINDS OF Work on Wood or Iron Producing A High-Gloss Finish without Varnishing. THE PERFECT ENAMEL Made in White, Broken White, Ivory, Blaok and other Colors,162 words
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Advertisement50 1916-05-01 11 Bowel Complaint in Children. During the summer months children are subject to disorders of the bowels and should reoeive the most careful attention. As soon as any unnatural looseness of the bowels is notioed Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be given. For tale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement92 1916-05-01 11 The Forty Tear Test. An article muBt have exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was first offered to the public in 1872. From a small beginning it hag grown in favor and popularity until it has attained a world wide reputation. You will92 words
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Advertisement310 1916-05-01 11 Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Wholesale Price $7.00 per tin of 4 gallons. Retail Price 32 eents per quart bottle, OBTAINABLE AT CHEAH KEE EE&CO., 56, CHISA ST UEFA, PENANG. The Anglo-Japanese Dispensary, 393 A 395, Chulia Street. PENANC. Qualified Japanese Doctor always in attendance. All kinds of Patent Medicines and310 words
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Advertisement2077 1916-05-01 12 P. o. I. JEOUitfUf AND APC A R LINK Mail And (InOOEPOEATBD IN ENGLAND.) Pi KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) IN HOLLAND*) dbd to Sail. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILfNCS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Enron*) Outward (for China aad Japan.) Dae Penang if .i Steamer. Connecting with a y2,077 words
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