Straits Echo, 1 June 1916
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Title Section35 1916-06-01 1 Straits Echo DAHY CHRONICLE OF EVENIS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14-- $24 Per Aniw» PENANG, THURSDAY, Ist JUNE, 1916. Single C«»y. K «ah. No. 126.35 words
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Advertisement1286 1916-06-01 1 «ll4££*Al ViiIZED NATUiai BANKS. > I TYRES. (BRITISH MADE). Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. 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 Importers1,286 words
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Advertisement20 1916-06-01 2 DRINK RECOGNIS BY CONNOISSEURS THE BRAND ON THE SOLE AGENTS: KATZ its* OTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.20 words
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Article629 1916-06-01 3 Tee Enemy’» Btebeqt*, The German* hare fought many battle* lince the *eoond battle ot Yprea, and the number of their dead from that April to thii, and from Flanders to Verdun, ha* filled great graveyard», so that the ranks of the hnng are thinned out,629 words
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Article138 1916-06-01 3 Miss E. Merry, the acting secretary of the Decimal Association, whioh is urging the adoption of a new decimal coinage, said to a representative of the Daily News that the advocates of the metric system felt encouraged by the fact that in the Oity of London alone138 words
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Article120 1916-06-01 3 The report to September 80, 1915, states that during the fifteen months under review the tnbuters have work in differed parts of the property with varying num> hcrg of men and at rates of tribute according to circumstances. The accounts show a f mall loss. During120 words
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Article847 1916-06-01 3 The Hague, i There ha* been so much coming aud of couriers, official*, aud important personages between Berlin and The Hague f late that speculation i* busy and rumour S busier a* to the reason* for this activity. i Holland, owing to it* easy-going, libertyloving characteristic*, ha*847 words
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Advertisement1032 1916-06-01 3 ■mm iu Not only is the Liver the largest but one of the most important organs :n the humc n body, and when deranged it becomes the source of endless suffering. W hen the Liver is closed t the inactivity of the kidneys and bowels, it becomes torpid, and fails1,032 words
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Article364 1916-06-01 5 Before Mr. W. C. Michell in the District Conrt this morning Pernmal was charged with housebreaking by breaking into the house of one Kbor Peow at Green Lane, on May 27. The accused claimed trial and Court Inspector Nicoll prosected. The prosecution alleged that on the evening364 words
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Article266 1916-06-01 5 Iu the Third Court yesterday afternoon before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel a Chinaman named Fong Leong was charged with theft of 52 cents and a purse valued at 30 cents, from the person of one Goh Ah Yeow in Cintra Street. The complainant stated he was266 words
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Article135 1916-06-01 5 Penang Women Workers Amount previously acknowledged; $2,051 83 May entries for Golf “Thimble” Competition 10 50 Mrs. Ebden 10.00 Mrs. WiDfield, (3rd Donation) 5.(0 Mrs. G. A Hall, Kedah 500 Mrs, Hoops (4th Don.) 5.00 Mrs. F.O B. Dennys,, (4th Dod.) 500 Mrs. Butterfield (4*h Don135 words
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Article127 1916-06-01 5 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys aud Co. at their Auction Sale yesterday Smoked Ribbed Sheet $132 to $137 Plain $125 No. 2 Smoked Sheet diamond $126 $l3O Unsmoked Sheet $126 $l2B No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet $l2l 125 Crepe Fine Paid127 words
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Article834 1916-06-01 5 j Amboina i* declared partly infected with amall-pox. The s.s. Teeeta is due to arrive here from t Singapore on Sunday. The a.8. Sangola is fixed to leave Singa- pore on the 10th instant. The outward bound liner Kaxci sailec from Rotterdam on May 19. The s.f. Kuga834 words
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Advertisement216 1916-06-01 5 J < Ui CO o fcd PS J 3 H 0 u a (0 CO z -< z < O 3 Cfl 0 <n j < eg SCOTCH WHISKY W v <s^ .X < NN. •v SccwcHW"“*- m JAMES Jg X oueSGOW* SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST216 words
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Advertisement393 1916-06-01 5 Sweet I jooacco Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QJJALITY. TV Ay n 7/. .v! |i ;.s i m pi ■•i-T :s tze #> VJssaE «X u rj* TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll393 words
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Article, Illustration94 1916-06-01 6 Published daily (except Sundays aad pwblie holidays) Aim CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No, 59, Beach Street Panaug. Fkicb. Duly Local »24 per annua. Omtatation... Postage Extra. Mul Edition (Post Free) »17.50 OABLB ADDEIBS «ECHO—PENANG” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 AT.B.—AII boat**** communication* should b* nddr****A I*94 words
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Article1357 1916-06-01 6 It ia well that we keep t>day the anniversary of the naval battle of the Glorious First of which was fought to the wrst of Ushant in 1791, 400 miles from the land, and has therefore no territorial name attached to it. France declared war against England1,357 words
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Article37 1916-06-01 6 To-day's Quotations. Tiu (unrefined) ia quoted here to-day at $9O, buyer» no sellers, in Singapore (refioed) l at $90.50, business done (175 tins sold) land in London at £lB7 spjt and £lB7 ss. three months’ sight.37 words
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Article846 1916-06-01 6 Mr. J. van Vollenboven has bean appoint- ed a director of the Netherlands Bank. Inspector Lucy of Malacca has arrived here and is now stationed at the Central Station. MajDr de G.eva his beau appointed Li*-ut.-General and commander of the army in Netherlands India. Mr. W. C.846 words
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Article967 1916-06-01 6 Juie'i Atiiversftries, Apart from the Glorious First of J un y. this is a month rather important in history of war. On the 4th is the annirpr” saryof Magenta, which will have special significance this year; on the 14th g a Naseby and Marengo ;on the 16th T>eN967 words
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Advertisement183 1916-06-01 6 CAPTURING ENEMY TRADE SERIES. NEVER AGAIN should Germany be allowrd to threaten the whole fabric of za'ion. Some think the Germans *ill come back to our colonies and take the same position as they bad before the war. We are not of that way of thinking. We hope to see183 words
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Article742 1916-06-01 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Slight Fr«»ch Advance. London, May 30, 5.40 p.m. A Paris communique states that further pant ward, in the region of Caurette’s Wood, after fruitless attempts by the Germans who inffered heavy losses, we obliged them to withdraw from the advanced elements to the742 words
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Article584 1916-06-01 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. A SETTLEMENT. Parliament for IreTaad. London, May 31. Tbe Glasgow Herald says that a settle- me &t has been reached on the Ufcsis of a Parliament for Nationalist Ireland, with Ulster or the greater part of it excluded. IRISH COMMISSION. Mr. Birrcll’a Viewa. Dublin, May584 words
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Article134 1916-06-01 7 A case of much interest to teddy shopkeepers and estate coolies was heard at; J el k Anson Court by Mr. W. E. Maddocks, Magistrate, on Monday. A toddy shopkeep3r named Thol&siamel, residing in Teluk AnsoD. was charged with having been in possession of toddy on tbe134 words
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Article566 1916-06-01 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ENEMY RENEWS OFFENSIVE, latest. Artillery Attack. Rome, May 30. A communique states that the situation i generally is unchanged along the whole i front, except in the Posina roce, in Upper Astico, where we yesterday had a foretaste of a renewal of the566 words
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Article917 1916-06-01 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. TIMES ”ON MILITARY MISTAKES. Strong Comatili. London, May 31. The Times severely criticises the Govern- ment’s Mesopotamia dossier, particularly for its omissions, and trusts that General Nixon will explain why he never transmitted General Townshend’s views and why he deeided te disregard them. It917 words
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Article561 1916-06-01 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. CtMonkip Atkeai. London, May 30. The censorship is rery strict at Athens where serious disturbances are said to have j occurred Little news is allowed to pass. This indicates the strength of the feeling l'aroused by the Bulgarian invasion. For example, the Macedonian561 words
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Article27 1916-06-01 7 (From Our Oxen Correspondent London, May 31. The following were the prices in the London Robber Market to-day Pale Crepe 2/6* Diamond Smoked 2/627 words
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Article406 1916-06-01 7 FROM DUTCJi SOURCES. j The following are special telpgrams from I the Sumatra Pott of Monday, May 29 Dutch Budget,. The Second Chamber has approved of ths I war budget which amounts to 100 million I guilder#. DemohUUstion Impossible. A question having boen asked in the j406 words
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Article82 1916-06-01 7 (Prom On? Own Correspondent j Singapore, May 25. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 376 toDs of rubber were offered for sale and 296 tons told at the following prices: Smoked Sheet $l3l to $134 per picul, j Good $126 $l3O Plain $129 $l3l Unsmokei $123 $127 Plain82 words
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Article55 1916-06-01 7 Decision of Commisaioaen. J C From Our Own Correspondent L) Singapore, June 1. At the meeting of the Municipal Oom-mo-sioners yesterday it was decided that no offensive milter be carried except in approved iron pails and that no hand cirt, other than a tank approved by the Municipality,55 words
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Article128 1916-06-01 7 May By Balance $6,535.10 Tiaog Lee A Co. 100 00 June T.K. Shikaraißiwther 100.00 S. V. K. Patchee 25.00 Islay Kerr Sc Co Ltd c'erical Staff 30.00 K. K. Kader Bacha 500 W. E. Macdonall 25.00 W. II.” 50.00 Juae IBy Balance 6,870 10 Early on Tuesday128 words
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Article85 1916-06-01 7 The following articles will bo fenni on our outside pages:— Taee. 3. —Plotting for Peace. German Plana in the West. Proposed New Coinage. Pusing Lama Tin Mines. 4. —The Rapture of Rhyme. Invasion Preliminaries 5. —Housebreaking by Day. A Charge that Faibd. Quren Mary’s Needlework Guild. Penang Rubb3r Auction.85 words
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Article746 1916-06-01 8 Bt a Friend. I have seen it stated in the Press that she is hysterical. The idea to anyone who knows the Countess is ridiculous. Fancy suggesting that about an outdoor woman of her calibre. A born horsewoman, a skilled sculler, a daring rider to hounds, Bhe literally746 words
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Article183 1916-06-01 8 To-day. Malacca for Tongkah, 12 30 p m. Ban Whatt Soon for Deli, 1 p.m. Anjou, for Langkat and Pangkalan Brandan, 2 p.m. Trang, for Trang, 2.30 p m. i Ban Fo Soon, for Bagan Datoh And Teluk Anson, 2.30 p.m. Zira, for Rangoon, 2.30 p.m. Padang, for183 words
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Article1034 1916-06-01 8 A French Appreciation. The following ia the translation of an 1 article published some time ago in la L ipeche Coloniale. British Imperialism Situated at the entrance of the yellow i continent, the Malacca peninsula occupies 1 a commercial position of first importance 1 for the economic conquest of1,034 words
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Article352 1916-06-01 8 7he manufacture of cutch in Borneo has progressed in a few months from an industry that barely paid expenses to one of considerable importance. The operating company is a Scotch firm with headquarters at Glasgow. It now possesses a factory at Sandakan and another at352 words
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Article306 1916-06-01 8 Says Col. F. N. Maude: Unquestionably the event of the week has been the landing of Russian troops at, Marseilles; whether many or few does not matter* Tbe one certain conclusion the German Government can draw from the fact of their presence in France is that all306 words
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Article37 1916-06-01 8 Kamuntino Tin Dredging Ltd Piculs 600 H< u r s run 650 Yards treated 93,000 Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd. Dredge Piculs 845 Hours run 635 Yards treated 88,000 Elevators. Piculs 100 Total output (Chenderiang) '4537 words
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Article1132 1916-06-01 8 A Riddlb to bb Solved. With the thaw in Rusaia and the unseal- ing of the Eastern Baltic which will shortly follow, the prospect* of the year in that sea become once more the most interesting riddle of the naval war. Will the Germans once more1,132 words
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Article118 1916-06-01 8 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following ties have be*n fixed f n Friday, the 2nd inst lor Men's Singles Handicap A. M M Stewart Scr vs C G Rogers S’r. Men’s Open Singles. F W Harris vs AW Harries. W H Threlfall vs A S Hall. Mixed Baubles118 words
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Advertisement532 1916-06-01 8 PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. The Race Course is officially open from tO'day for training for the Summer (1916) Meeting. No horses will be allowed on the tracks before 6 a.m. and no hacking will be allowed during training hours viz 6 a.m. to ?*3O a.m. W. 8. GOLDIE, Acting Clerk532 words
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Advertisement11 1916-06-01 8 For Chronic Chest Complsiots, Wes is* Q.set Papparasint Osrs la, §j11 words
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Advertisement63 1916-06-01 8 In a hot climate such as this harmful bacteria multiply very quickly and that is the reason of stomach and bowel com* plaints being so prevalent. These troubles are difficult to cure unless the right medicine be taken. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is a medicine of sound curative properties and63 words
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Advertisement51 1916-06-01 8 A Good Rule for the Home. Make it a rule of your home to always keep on hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Coltc, 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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Advertisement63 1916-06-01 8 For a Lame Back. When you have pains or lameness in the back bathe the parts with Chamberlain’s 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 bind it on63 words
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Advertisement393 1916-06-01 8 BANK HOLIDAY. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Saturday, the 3rd June, 1916, which has been proclaimed a Public Holiday. Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Wholesale Price $7.00 per tin of 4 gallons. Retail Price 32 cents per quart bottle OBTAINABLE AT CMEAHKEEEE&CO., 66, CHINA STREET, PENANG. Wtmmm x. j393 words
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Article1164 1916-06-01 9 I LINGGI ReBULTB Klabang and Scngbi Kapar—Pro'Prct» of Hongkong. When analysing the position of Linggi I Plantation» on March 3, at which time I the «hares were standing at 18s 6d, the pro I bability of a final dividend of 60 per cent. I was indicated. Actual results1,164 words
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Article203 1916-06-01 9 Official Minutbs. Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 9th May, 1916. Present. W. Peel Esq., President. A. F. Goodrich Esq. Quah Beng Kee Esq. Yeoh Guan Seok Esq. Lim Eow Hong Esq, Absent. P. T. Allen Esq. John Mitchell Esq. 1 The203 words
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Advertisement233 1916-06-01 9 If, n 0 FOR THE BIS! FOR INFANTS! APPRECIATED BY ADULTS I! FOPUIA# WITH Ail CLASSES THROI'CHOU. 'HE VORID!! COHD CP* 3&S ’'•goSNDEHSeD?* C JIEW Vontc.u.SA. A I Eagle Brand Condensed Milk. Sterilized Natural Milk. St. Charles’ Brand Evaporated Milk. Stood the Test of 50 Year s’ Trial. Prepared under233 words
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Advertisement11 1916-06-01 9 For Hacking Ci vgh fct Night. Gr«*l Prpporßsint o«rt. Is. Cd11 words
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Advertisement261 1916-06-01 9 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective as PINKETTES (hat’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. The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SING A PORE. The undersigned has been appointed261 words
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Advertisement676 1916-06-01 9 a Be Fat —Not Funlay sT. r r :rcr^ m "Af Zr-gT* V Pot on Firm, He<hy Flesh Where Every Ounce Will Count. If women and men only knew the pity, (he gibe» and (he ridicule, that pinched eheake, scrawny chests and scarecrow figures make, they would certainly do something676 words
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Article2087 1916-06-01 10 The world is divided into those who de- nouuce other people for being blind opti- J mists, and those who denounce other people j for being pessimists who always look atj* the black side of things. Perhaps this has not always been so. It has certainly been j2,087 words
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Advertisement82 1916-06-01 10 Croup. Ibis disease is so dangerous and so rapid in .ts development that every mother of young childreu should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait tfutil the attack of croup appears and theu send for medicine and lot the child suffer until it can be obtained.82 words
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Advertisement200 1916-06-01 10 u COMPANY. electrical engineers CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR All kinds of ELECTRICAL Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: IEE STERLING TELEPHONE GO., LIE. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started on Receipt200 words
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Article2603 1916-06-01 11 Stipkin Qubim - Bt Stipkin Qubim. A dying German officer lay in agony on the battlefield, and a Russian soldier, taking pity on him, brought him water from a stream and offered it him in his tin mug. The German looked at him with malevolence, but took the2,603 words
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Article411 1916-06-01 11 Thursday, Junk 1. Town Bind, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Penang Volunteers—Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 530 p.m. Recruit Drill, Chinese Co., Fort Cornwallis, 5 30 p.m. Straits Cinema, PenaDg Road, 9.15 p.m. The Electric Polyscope Co., Argyll Road, 9 15 p.m. Football —P.C.C. vt. G.P 0.R.C., Esplanade.411 words
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Advertisement57 1916-06-01 11 000DR10H m 1» n 35 4\ m v w *wp v TYRES. LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICES. SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, CIIFILUH l CO., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG. SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. CINZ NO THE BEST ITALIAN VERMOUTH. OBTAINABLE EV3RYWHERE ASK FOR IT. G. H. Slot Co., SOLE57 words
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Advertisement51 1916-06-01 11 A Good R«le for the Home. Make it a rule of your home to always keep on band a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sb 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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Advertisement48 1916-06-01 11 Always Recommend It. Id almost every community there ig gome 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 For sale byfall Dispensaries48 words
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Advertisement1918 1916-06-01 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APC’AR line (Incorporated!in England.) Mail and J Panenger JServioe». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward /for Enrone.) Outward (for China and Japing KOHINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) j Proceeds direct to Marseilles k London •from London direct. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward for1,918 words
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