Straits Echo, 22 May 1916
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Title Section35 1916-05-22 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENiS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT TUB STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14-* $24 Per Annul», PENANG, MONDAY, 22nd MAY, 16. Single C#)jr, 19 cents. No. 117.35 words
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Advertisement1004 1916-05-22 1 fir kEDNATIJKfii j n n M TYRES. BANKS. > (BRITISH MADE). Chartered Bank of In*». Hongkong 6 Shanghai Australia and China. R r Banking Corporation. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY (Incorporated in Hongkong.) ROYAL CHARTER.) Try help British Trade. You will be confident, if you try ROM TYRES, of their superiority1,004 words
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Advertisement41 1916-05-22 2 DRINK I I S s RECOG w r I 4 ir B Imm D O^MOISSEDRS THE «fe 1 Ifl K E» **s J» BRAND ON THE SOLE AGENTS: K AT/ a k I HERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.41 words
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Article1890 1916-05-22 3 Fins* Purlismsd Dncumov. We publish below, say Manik ttĕtr Ommrdian, a new and intereeting account of the precise methods bj which the evaouation of the Suvla and Ansae positions warn carried out at Gallipoli in December last. It was written bj Mr. H. W. NeTinson at the time1,890 words
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Advertisement579 1916-05-22 3 or I» SOME MAKES OF PENS *r« pretty, but fail the test of hard work. Some pens write under favour »ble conditions, but fail when driven The “Swan” stand*every teat Unqualified satisfaction i* guaranteed. Doe* not leak Dry up. use SWAN INK. CaUlofu« Frit. "AW M SURE YOU GET THE579 words
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Advertisement63 1916-05-22 3 For a lame Back. When you hare pains or lameness in the back bathe the parts with Chamberlain Pain Balm twice a day, massaging with the palm of the hand for five minutes at each application. Then dampen a piece of flannel slightly with this liniment and bitvi it on63 words
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Advertisement72 1916-05-22 3 Digestive troubles. What a world of misery those worlds represent, and yet the disorder can quickly be corrected by a course of WOWS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE, a medicine that is particularly efficacious in cases of indigestion, flatulence, acidity of the stomach. If you are affected in this way, buy a72 words
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Advertisement460 1916-05-22 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are afl 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 check460 words
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1413 1916-05-22 4 "What Are the British Fighting For Interesting Kkflt to Dutch I CRITICS. What are the British fighting for F” was the subject of an article recently contributed to the Nieuvoe RoUerdamtckt Courant by Mr. Robert Donald, Editor of the Daily Chronicle, which evoked considerable discussion in our contemporary’s columns. The1,413 words
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Article441 1916-05-22 4 Prince Svasdi (President), Phy Noraneti Banjakicb, Phra Chinda Bhirom, Phra Deb Vidur, Mr. Rene Guyon, Mr. X. de Laforcade, and Capt. C. L’Evesque have been appointed a Commission for the elucidation of the law where it is not clear and the drafting of codes. There are 36 entries441 words
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Advertisement442 1916-05-22 4 1a the Matter of the lien Enemies (Winding up) Ordinance, 1914, and In the matter of Behn Meyer and Company, Limited, an Enemy Company within the meaning of the said Ordinance. AUCTION SALE OP VALUABLE LAUDED PROPERTIES BITUATS AT COLLYER QUAY. DE SOUZA STREET. PRINCE £TKKET ROB] QUAY. KANISAH MARICAN442 words
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Advertisement51 1916-05-22 4 Always Recommend It. In almost every community there is some one whose life has been saved by Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Such persons seldom miss an opportunity to recommend it, and these recommendations and its never failing qualities account for its great popularity. For sale byjall Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement892 1916-05-22 4 You can do it yourself. If you know any one who suffers, if you suffer yourself in the relentless grip of rheumatism, if your joints are stiff or Bwollen, your muscles weakened, or your limbs drawn out of shape, if you suffer from headache, neuralgia, sciatica or other bodily tortures,892 words
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Article281 1916-05-22 5 F OBKHT—MOBBTON. At the Church of the Assumption on Saturday afternoon the marriage wai solemniaed of Mr. Cbarlea Oawald Forrest, of the Surrey Department, Penang, to Gertrude Ethel, aecond daughter of the late Captain and Mra. Moreton. The Rev. L M. Durell# officiated. The bride, who looked radiant281 words
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Article738 1916-05-22 5 C From Our Own Correspondent* Bukit Mertajam, 20-5-16 At the Bukit Mertajam District Court before Mr. G. A. Hereford, yesterday, a Tecchiu named Ng Mah Keow, alias Choo Mab, was convicted of voluntarily causing grievous hurt by fracturing the right arm of one Lee Kune Siew, and738 words
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Article427 1916-05-22 5 THIRD DAY’S RACING, n The Rhclti. C From Cher Own Correspondent.') Singapore, Maj 22. 1.— Tn Seewards’ Stax as. 1 (Distance R.C Value $350 with 150 to second horse.) Entrance Fee, $20. 1 Ng Seng Sooi and Ng Keet Khang's Laktfott 8-10 2 Endless Eongsee’s Michael Graham427 words
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Article337 1916-05-22 5 Mr. Pbentis’ XI beat Mr. Cantrell’s XI. In preparation for the coming PerakPenang match at Whitsuntide a match was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon between the above Elevens. Mr. Prentis’ XI went in first and compiled 119 runs, May, not out, being the top scorer with 39337 words
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Advertisement154 1916-05-22 5 < u 3 CO O UJ as M 0 0 a (0 (O r Z < z < s o 3 co SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETH INC TO CROW ABOUT’ skssse sss SCOTCH k® ss^-: james V C j < BLACK&WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING AGENTS EOR PENANG 8154 words
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Advertisement421 1916-05-22 5 The Egyptian Favourite among those who have sufficient knowledge of the essentials of a perfect Egyptian Cigarette i* one or other of the brands known as Bouton Rouge and Felucca /f Egyptian Cigarettes SBr Until you have smoked them you really have not realised the perfection to which the manufacture421 words
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Article, Illustration97 1916-05-22 6 Pifelukad daily (noept Sundays ud pofcUs kolidftyi) AT TUB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street Penang. Pnioa. Daily Lnenl W 4 ...par urn OaUUtion.M Postage Extra. Kail Edition (Port Fim) $17.50 OABLI IDDBIH EOHO —PENANG." Telephone Not. Echo, 58# Printing Department 343 jr J.-AU kifitMl MwßuiMti.il97 words
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Article1300 1916-05-22 6 Is it merely a coincidence that on the calendars at the recent Assizes both at Penang and Singapore there should have been fewer cases than for a long time past Or is there some common reason that is responsible for the gratifying decrease in each case Much1,300 words
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Article52 1916-05-22 6 To-d»y'i Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $95.35, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $96, business done (90 tons sold.) Messrs. Boustead <fc Co. inform us that the following is the quotation for Rubber on Spot in London Plantation 1st latex cripe, 2/9L Smoked52 words
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Article841 1916-05-22 6 Mr. F. Belfield is shortly going on leave- m Mr, W. M. Sime has left Malaoca for I home. U y Mr. P. J. A. Williams, of Bentong, has o gone on a trip to India. e E Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Heap are on a841 words
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Article1024 1916-05-22 6 May Auifiriirict. May boldi some fateful anniversaries for Italy. It was on May 20, 1800, that Napoleon crossed the Alps, and on May 26, fits years later, that he proclaimed himself ’King of Italy. On May 3, 1859, the French entered Qenoa, and the 20th of the same1,024 words
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Advertisement217 1916-05-22 6 The right style to wear is the one you like best. Rely on your own taste for its suitability. W e have all the latest and most fashionable styles including the right one for you. v I T 3 New Fashionable Straw Hats, with comfortable head bands. Price $1-50. Extra217 words
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Article2023 1916-05-22 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. VIOLENT BOMBARDMENT. (Atrial Activity. London, May, 19. 4.15 p.m. A Paris communique states that the French have felled two aeroplanes, SubLi, utenant Nararre getting his tenth Bl bme. QtrmM Hurl#a B a«k. Thfl Germans, in attempting to take a U s alieat in2,023 words
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Article828 1916-05-22 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Brilliaat British Attack. London, May 19. A brilliant British attack was launched on an important post at El Arish, on the enemy communications from Syria to Egypt. Warships bombarded the fort to the south-west of the town and it is believed reduced it. Seaplanes828 words
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Article491 1916-05-22 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FURIOUS ENEMY ASSAULTS. Heavy Bomkardmaets. Rome, Maj 19. A communique, issued in Rome, states that in the Adamelleo zone the Italians occupied the crests near Sarca, capturing thirty prisoners and mueh material. The Italians evacuated a position near Zugaguatorta between the Adige and491 words
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Article146 1916-05-22 7 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Bumatra Pott of Thursday, May 18 Dvrktiet of tki War. The Socialist organs in Copenhagen state that there are signs that the war will end this summer. Dotek Mail. The Dutch steamer Rondo has transferred her mail146 words
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Article494 1916-05-22 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. IRISH PARLIAMENT MOOTED. Sessions is Duktin sad Belfast. London, May 2i. Mr. Asquith had an audienoe with Hie Majesty the King yesterday. Mr. J. L. Garvin, Editor of the Otorver* says the resumption of the Buckingham Palace Conference which broka down before the war on494 words
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Article79 1916-05-22 7 5 The fallowing articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3. —Suvla Withdrawal. 4. What are the British Fighting For 5. Singapore Bpring Meeting. Cricket. Local Wedding. Bukit Msrtajam Cases. 8. Shipping News. Penang Volunteer Rifle Club. Penang Golf Club, Plague of Flies at the Front. Yesterday’s79 words
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Article689 1916-05-22 8 Tbe aa. Kut Sang ia due here on the 25th instant. The Dutch e.a. Ceylon ia fixed to leave for Batavia on the 23rd inatant. Tbe a. a. Vender Parra ia fixed to clear on the 23rd inatant bound for Bela wan Deli. Tbe s.s. Kaga Maru ia689 words
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Article124 1916-05-22 8 To- DAT Jinsen Maru, for Rangoon and Calcutta, 12.30 p.m. Ban Whatt Soon, for Deli. 1 p.m. Omapere, for Toogkab, Kopah, Reuong, Victoria Point, Mergui and Tavoy, 1.30 p.m. Bochussen, for T. Serna we, Segli, Sabang, Olehleh etc., Fadang, 2 p.m. Jin Ho. for Asaban, 2 p m,124 words
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Article260 1916-05-22 8 Laww Twins TouBHAMMrr. The following were the results of the tennis ties played at the Golf Club last Saturday: Mixed Doubles Handicap. Mrs Adamson and Swan——2*6 beat Miss Pritchard and Souter +2/6 6—2, 6—0. Men’s Singles Handicap B. L C Robinson Scr w.o. from J Anthony —15260 words
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Article203 1916-05-22 8 The fortnightly Handioap shoot took place on Saturday afternoon, commencing at 3 p.m. The conditions were good but the heat waa rather trying. The shoot resulted as under:— 300 and 600 Yards H. P. 8. 100. with h’cap. made. 2nd /Lt Hogan .29 92.90 Pte Powell203 words
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Article187 1916-05-22 8 Bimls, May, s.—The plague of flies which infests the trenches in all the theatres of war, is not only a danger to health, but a pestilential nuis&uoe which it is extremely difficult to deal with. In Mesopotamia flies have been especially bad and the187 words
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Article1464 1916-05-22 8 A SUCCESSFUL ATTACK. j Uvdithdsd Lina Pwwwtbatwo. I < The Penang Volunteers, including the newly formed Chinese Company, the Cadets and a party of Sikh Police were engaged in Field mansauvres early yesterday morning, the fall-in for the different units being at daybreak at certain points previously1,464 words
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Article358 1916-05-22 8 Monday, Mat 22, Town Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. P.L.R.C. Shoot-Rifle Range, 5 p.m. Penang Volunteers —Battalion Drill, Esplanade, 5.30 p.m. Recruit Drill, Chinese Company, Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 p.m. Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. Straits Cinema, Penang Road, 9.15 p.m. The Electric Polyscope Co., Argyll Road,358 words
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Article270 1916-05-22 8 After the steamer PolloktUitldt left fing. land heavy weather was encountered in the Atlantic. For seven days no observation, were possible, and, suddenly, land was Beeu Being light, the vessel would not answer her helm, so that presently «be drove on shore She had struck the island270 words
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Article125 1916-05-22 8 May 20 By Balance ...$15,608.00 G. Aurely 50.00 Messrs. Hoe Bee A Co. 200.00 Messrs. Keat Wan 4 Co. ***** Kong Chee Cheong A Co. 50.00 C. C. Rogers 50.00 G. A. Hereford ***** Kedah Rubber Co., Ltd. 1,000.00 The Penaug Chetty Community 1,***** Capt. R Owen125 words
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Advertisement445 1916-05-22 8 WANTED. SENIOR EUROPEAN ASSISTANT for S a Rubber Estate in Kedah. A knowledge of factory as well as field work is desirable. Write, stating terms etc ,to I GUTHRIE A CO., LTD. 242 a 1 «***9 WANTED. A SMART TYPIST for an Engineering Firm in MedaD, Sumatra. None but really445 words
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Advertisement9 1916-05-22 8 Far Chrgaie Cheat Complaiota, Waada' Great Papperaiat Omra.la, fd9 words
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Advertisement312 1916-05-22 8 iaMHHAjn'n>k i rrw« wwm ***-'imt jw*ii ■OT-AJXTTEID. AN EXPERIENCED CLERK for a Rubber Estate in Enggor. Healthj place and free quarters. Applicants must be able to speak Kbeb. Apply personally to GOH TAIK CHEE SON, 249. Beach Street, Penang. wmmmm HABRAKOL SYNDICATE LIMITED. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) THE SUBSCRIPTION312 words
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Article749 1916-05-22 9 Kedah Plaster Charged. Alleged delay in making payment for a motor cycle taken on approval led to the arrest of a young planter named P. H. Thornley at Selania Estate, Kedab, this week, and to his production before Mr. W.D. Scott in the First Magistrate’s Court,749 words
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Article153 1916-05-22 9 Bail in $2,000 Allowed. Mr. R Little, Assistant Superintendent of Chandu, Ipoh, charged a well-known Chinese liquor-shopkeeper named Leong Chee, before Mr. Scott in the First Magistrate’s Court Ipoh on Saturday, with offering him $2OO as an illegal gratification. Accused, who was on Police bail, appeared before the153 words
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Article44 1916-05-22 9 Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, 22nd May, 1916. 1. Selection L* Vie Pour le Czar Glinka 2 Lancers The Old Guard Crook 3. Waltz Der Romantiker Lanner 4 Melody Spanish Chant Hardy 5. March When the moon with Glory Brightens... Arbuckle44 words
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Advertisement713 1916-05-22 9 PENANG LIBRARY. (Opposite St. ‘Jeoru'e’s Church.) Comprises some 20,000 Volumes, including the valuable Logan Library of Literature dealing with Malaya and the Eastern Archipelago. Entrance Fee: $2-00. Subscription Books: $l-50 per quarter. Newspapers and Magazines! $l-50 per quarter VWting Subscribers: «1-00 per month without Entrance Further particular! can be obtained713 words
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Advertisement12 1916-05-22 9 For Cb:l«treo’* Hacking Coagh at Night. W.tx’i'Or»»i Pcif par mint Ovrt, la.12 words
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Advertisement419 1916-05-22 9 Jj The Greatest Joy in Life is the possession of a happy healthy baby—a baby HI that is always ready with a smile, that chortles and H! gurgles with delight from pure good health. All healthy m babies are happy and jolly—and the healthy baby is the HI properly fed419 words
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1760 1916-05-22 10 Id regard to moat countries at le&it a general idea of ecoDomio condition! can ba obtained bj studying Budget statements and returns prepared by the Board of Trade, the Ministry of Commerce, or whatever the department may be called that is charged with the duty.1,760 words
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Article149 1916-05-22 10 Atonic dyspepsia is probably the commonest form of indigestion met with in the East. This lack of tone in the digestive organs means that the stomach is no longer able to do its work as nature intended. The nerves that control it are weak, the glands that149 words
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Advertisement46 1916-05-22 10 Now Is the Time. For rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Now is the time to get iid of it. Trv this liniment and so j how quickly it will "relieve the pam and soreuees. For sale by all Dispenaariea and Dealers46 words
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Advertisement245 1916-05-22 10 ros. SOLE AGENTS FOR ROY A! TYPEWRITERS THE W MODEL No. 10 The Machine that you will eventually Buy.” C M A E v/ I// A m l on ft wm v 4 i! »11 rUB: Ik 9 W. m •f 5II 2 Ip 2 ■Pill hmb < riti n245 words
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Article2351 1916-05-22 11 Intietiew with Admiral Karin. Heretofore comparatively little has been heard, says the Petrograd correspondent of j the Timu, about the Russian Fleet and its contribution to the tremendous task of de- y fending the country against a ruthless and j an indefatigable foe. Yet that contribution has2,351 words
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Article579 1916-05-22 11 The summary of Imports and Exports of the Straits and F.M.3. for 1915 has been published, says the S F.P. The total Imports of the Colony, F.M.S. and non Federated States valued at nearly thirty-eight million sterling of which the Colony took thirty-six millions, the F.M579 words
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Advertisement57 1916-05-22 11 MARSEILLE J c V mSL ‘SWAN BRAND.” tg p g fy r hi ENT STON FOR FLOORING PAYEMENTS. SOLE AGENTS ,<5 It SON, GILFILLAN GO., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANC, SINGAPORE MALACCALtd., rasvmvcs No. 1 Quality GOLD LABEL No. 2 Quality SILVERLABEL 1? 11. Sole Importers for Malaya, Sumatra and Java.57 words
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Advertisement51 1916-05-22 11 A Good Rule for the Home. Make it a rule of your home to always keep on hand a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a safe-guard against bowel complaints. It always cures promptly and no household is safe without it. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement82 1916-05-22 11 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine and let the child suffer until it can be obtained.82 words
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Advertisement1738 1916-05-22 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAK LINE (Inoori*oratmd in England.) Mail and. ]Pa««engJer [Service*. peninsular and oriental sailings. MAIL SERVICE. n h. Novara INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward for Europe. Outward (for China and Japan.) a.s. Nyanza May s.s. Somali Aug. 24 June 22 28 KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N.1,738 words
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