Straits Echo, 2 August 1916
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Title Section35 1916-08-02 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 14. $24 Per Annua PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 2nd AUGUST, 1916. Siftlle Cor, IP Mott. No. 179.35 words
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Advertisement1069 1916-08-02 1 im***aid ;u K Sz SiIZED NATURE Two second-hand two-seater MOTOR CARS for Sale. MORRIS OXFORD AND SWIFT. In good running order, complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. Tol. Address: Hokimteik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694.1,069 words
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Advertisement15 1916-08-02 1 ft vm Vm a innn M t 5? a coll Pi UJ wm Mi 015 words
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Advertisement22 1916-08-02 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.22 words
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Article978 1916-08-02 3 JAPAN’S NEW BATTLESHIPS. From Our Correspondent, Accordirg to measages from Tokyo the Japanese naval authorities tave decided upon a very remarkable design for their new group of battleships. It may ba recalled that Japan was the leal birthplace of many of the most prominent feature* in modern ships978 words
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Article1066 1916-08-02 3 A pathetic interest attaches to tie Mandate issued by Yuan Shih-kai a we* k prior to his death, in which at considerable 9 lecgth he explains the whole genesis of the Monarchical movement, and bis own share r <n it. We may uot unfitly describe it as1,066 words
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Advertisement340 1916-08-02 3 WHALLEY'S SANITARY FLUID COMPANY, LONDON. ENGLAND. Supplies to His Majesty’s Households, and The Corporation cl the City of London. SOLUBLE DISINFECTANT FLUID. 5=5 “n. o ‘•"“"•'WHAuni rmio"aj«ieJ with Hie •►rorKjsst dmnf* cl,jn tf J HouMheWa »nd Corf frwerful.Best and ChSJP 62 FLUID 1 W_ Avenue, London NON-POISONOUS. NON-IRRITANT. HIGHEST IFF.CIFNCY.340 words
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Advertisement57 1916-08-02 3 With a eore throat it is orten sheer agony to speak a word. Toat the time when WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE proves its worth. Take a teaspoocful, swallowing it gradually, then an hour after use a little Peppermint Curj in warm water as a threat gargle. The relief will be57 words
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Advertisement54 1916-08-02 3 Cramp Colic No need of suffeiing from cramps in the stomach, or intestinal pains. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve Ihe most 6eveio case?. Get it to day, thero will be no time to send for it after the attack comes cn, For sale by all54 words
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Advertisement635 1916-08-02 3 DEEADtm ECZEMA Cured by Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills. torturing and disfiguring disease has its cause in an impure condition of the blood. The impure condition of the blood often arises from a diseased condition of the stomach and allied organs of digestion and nutrition. W hen digestion is imperfect635 words
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Article456 1916-08-02 4 Tai Chartbr of Incorporation. The first meeting of the Governing Body of the School of Oriental Studies took place recently at the Board cf Education. Mr. Arthur Henderson, President of the Board, who was in the chair, delivered the Chatter of Incorporation to the Governors. Mr.456 words
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Article316 1916-08-02 4 The s.s. Nam Sang discharged 318 tons of general cargo. The s.s. Laertes is fixed to sail for Saigon on the 4th instant. The s.s. Fhcmius is due ti arrive here on the 4‘h instant homeward bound to load. The F.s. Palitam will sail eiller this evoning or316 words
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Advertisement261 1916-08-02 4 CHINA AT LAST! A NEW SHIPMENT OF Sweet Claret, White and Red Port fill from m The Chang Yu Pioneer Wine Co, Ltd., t of Shanghai and. Chefoo. The Oldest and Largest Distillers ever established in China, IS H m IS 8J ta ,g. Suppliers by Special Appointment to H.261 words
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Advertisement56 1916-08-02 4 Blazon Type Not Necessary. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy needs ro glaring headline to attract the public eye. The simple statement that ail chemists sell it is sufficient, as ever family knows its value. It has been used for forty years and is just what its name implies. For56 words
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Advertisement73 1916-08-02 4 LIQUID FUEL FOR Diesel and Semi-Diesel Engines, Smelting Furnaces, Boilers, etc. KEROSENE FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES. SOLAR OIL. LARCE STOCKS ALWAYS oh HAND. For particulars and prices, apply direct to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO.. (S.S.) LTD.. (Incorporated in England WELD QUAY, PENANG. 7 j I jk V* Jj 'A y/WM73 words
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Article307 1916-08-02 5 F ron Dutch Source*. The following special tslegrams are from the Sumatra Pott of July 31 Shortage of Mca. The Italian Roccolo learns from neutral sources that 100,000 Austrians, who wers in occupation of Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania, hare been withdrawn to strengthen their lines in the307 words
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Article211 1916-08-02 5 The foil wing promotions in the Penang Volunteers have been approved by His Excellency the Governor Pte. P. St. L. Liston to be Honorary Surgeon-Lieutenant. Pte B. W. B, Powdl t> be Second Lieutenant and attiched to C Company. Sgt. C. G. May to be Socond Lieuteraut and211 words
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Article271 1916-08-02 5 Interview With Lia.no Shi-ti. Hongxong, July 6. Reuter’s correspondent at HongkoDg f wires I have had au interview with Mr. Liarg Shi-yi, who has recently retired from his position of financial control in China. He says I bare now retired from official life for good. I sbou’d prefer271 words
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Article368 1916-08-02 5 Thera vh very large attendance on Monday at the fuaeral of the lati Mr. B, S. d’Avan jo, of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd., Butterwortb, who met with an untimely death on the afternoon of the previous day. Despite the threatening state of the weather,368 words
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Article90 1916-08-02 5 Tbo following prices were obtaiued at the Eastern Produce Exchange Auction yesterday: Diamond Smoked Sheet from $lO9 to #l2O Plain Smoked Sheet $lO7 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet $lO7 to $llO Plain Unsmoktd Sheet $lOO to $lO6 Diamond Smoke 1 No. 2 $lO6 Pale Mottle Crepe $lO2 Scrap Crepe90 words
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Article151 1916-08-02 5 Penang ts. Perak. The following hare baen selected to represent Penang in the Cricket m<t.h against Perak during the August Holidays R. T. Reid (Captain) C. G. May, C. H. Mackay, R. E, Frentis, J. W. Haddon, H. A. Neubronner, R. N. Byatt, H M. Cantrell, W. B. Perkins,151 words
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Article62 1916-08-02 5 The outputs from the following companies for the month of July were, Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd. Piculs 760 Hours run 610 Yards treated 98 000 Value of output >35,000 Ce*t of mioing 8,500 Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd. Dredge. Piculs 425 Hours run 618 Yards treated 88,000 Elevators. Piculs62 words
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Article104 1916-08-02 5 The Stnits 223,500 lb. The Penang 185.000 lb, The Tali Ayrr 77.5C0 lb, The Rubana 56,000 lb. The B*tak 27,500 lb, Tneßaean Serai 31.000 lb, and B.S. (Bertam) 97,000. We have to acknowledge the receipt from tie Government Printing Office of the returns of imports and exports104 words
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Advertisement255 1916-08-02 5 J 4; Id {0 Q Id OS j N u H A (0 <0 Z z «< E O 3 CQ o (0 gUCHANANS SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" at r 1 v-si. S5s Si s^black&^hite^i ri- v N. O.; ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY *8e* 0) r r *0255 words
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Advertisement386 1916-08-02 5 Messrs. LAMBERT 8 BUTLER. VERY V C On jam A D 8 "“AND HIGH l'i r Ji CLASS sc**» SMOKING 'v-S> i..>4 at .T*. 5« w MIXTURE M Soo* «►ft PACKED IN FOUR 0UJNC3 AIRTIGHT TINS OBTAINABLE AT AU THE LEADING STORES IN PENANG. A Happy and Merry Hari Raya386 words
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Article, Illustration103 1916-08-02 6 hftftM daily (sxoept Sundays and pwblis hotidays) 'AT Til v_ OBITBEION PRESS, Lra No. 59, Beach Street. Penang. Pwci. Daily Local 124 •H per annum. OvteUtion... Postage Extra. MnU Edition (Port Free) $17.50 CARLS ADDRESS ECHO —PENAN G.” Telephone No*. (Echo 586 Printing Departnent 343 jr.R.—AU bo.ln.s.103 words
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Article772 1916-08-02 6 The strong and sonorous note struck by the Premier in regard to the attitude of the British Government and the British people towards the many recent acts of German brutality will find a responsive chord in many colonies and dominions overseas to-day. He has stated, as the leader772 words
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Article410 1916-08-02 6 FRIDAY. AUGUST 4th No one will be admitted to the Enclosure, Stands, or Cricket Club before 4-45 p.m. and all who have admission cards are particularly requosted not to come before that hour. ALAN W. B. HAMILTON, Hon. Secretary. To-day’s Tid». —High water 2.1 a.m. and 1.52410 words
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Article73 1916-08-02 6 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unrefiaed) is quoted here to-day at $80.75, buvers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $Bl. buyers, no sellers, and in London at .£167 ss. 6pot and .£l6B spot three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustsad Co. inform us that the following are the quotations for Rubber73 words
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Article27 1916-08-02 6 (From Our Own Correspondent,) London, August 1. The following were the prices in the London Rubber Market to-day Pale Crepe 2/2£ DiaEnond Bmoked 2/1127 words
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Article887 1916-08-02 6 Mr, V. G. Magistrate, is indisposed and .U the cases before him were taken bj Mr. W. C. Michell, District Judge. Captain D. J. Matthews, of the Eastern Shipping company’s Steamer Perak, is, we are sorry to say, an inmate of the General Hospital. The Rev. E.887 words
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Article1017 1916-08-02 6 Provident Fu*d Rules. Responsibility for the Provident F un j Rules threatens to be quite an affairs sj both the Government and the Municiptjjt according to our Singapore Correspondent’ are apparently anxious to repudiate wh t have been described as flagrantly ultra »i rf 1 If we are1,017 words
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Advertisement225 1916-08-02 6 SALE PROCEEDING. Perhaps you don't believe in Sales, just compare our goods and tbc prices asked, the result must convioce the most seeptical of the genuine character of our reductions. This is not a Sale of Cheap Goods hut Good Goods Cheap New Stock of Gent’a Fancy HcB°, embroidered in225 words
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Article638 1916-08-02 7 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. British Operations, Toaa of Bomba. London, August 1, 1.10 a m. General Haig reports There was no infantry fighting and nothing important to report to-day. Our aviators made several raids and dropped seven tons of bombs on the enemy lines of communications and638 words
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Article869 1916-08-02 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Fierce Artillery Duel. Paris, August 1, 1.5 a m. A communique states that the Germans, north of the Somme, continued their counter-attack on Him Wood and Monacu Farm. All attempts were fruitless. We hold the ground wod. There was a fierce artillery duel east869 words
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Article651 1916-08-02 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Huaggriaa Rcgiaeat CtpltrW. Petrograd, July 31, 8 30 p.m. A communique states that the troops have advanced. In the fighting on the Stokbod they have captured in the bend of the river the whole of the 3lst Hungarian Regiment, including the Commander and regimental651 words
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Article65 1916-08-02 7 Am Unsatisfactory Year. (From Our Oicn Correspondent Singapore, August 2. The report of the Bdat Tin Company for the year ended March 31 shows a profit of $1,469, after making provisions for depreciation. The year was most unsatisfactory owiDg to the heavy floods, absconding! and unsatisfactory management.65 words
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Article30 1916-08-02 7 The R M.S. Nankin is due to arrive here about 2 p.m on Saturday, the sth instant, andis expected to sail for Colombo and Europe at midnight.30 words
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Article617 1916-08-02 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Bomb the Tkaait Estuary. London, August 1, 2 60 a.m. It is officially announced that a number of hostile airships, before midnight, crossed I the eastern and south-eastern coasts and dropped bombs off the Thames estuary. Their attack is proceeding. RAID ON ENGLAND. Oa617 words
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Article611 1916-08-02 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SHOOTING OF CAPT. FRYATT. Crin.t Mutt be EipiaUd, Linden, July 81, 6.20 p.m. Mr. Asqnith added, in the House of I Commona, that in cafes such as tbit, the man who authorised the system under which I the crime was committed, may well be611 words
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Article494 1916-08-02 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Dk BATE IN HOUSE OF COMMONS. A Promising Spirit. LindoD, July 31, 12 20 *.m. In the House of Commons, Mr. Jjseph Devlin (N., West Belfast) said he would never agree to the permanent exclusion of Ulster but he hopel something would be found494 words
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Article144 1916-08-02 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Kuala Lumpur, August 2. There was an attendance of over forty st the meeting of the Nogri Sembilan planters at Saremban last nigh f the cLief subject of discussion being the shortage of Chinese Ulour. Mr. Dupuis Brown presided. The meeting was of144 words
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Article210 1916-08-02 7 The following articles will be f ,und on our outside pages Page. 3. —Naval Notes. Yu.n Shib-Kai’a Apologia. 4 —School cf Oiicntal Studies S lipping N 3WP. s.—La‘e War I em°. China’s P 0~p f c«s P.*mDi? Volunteers Lit) Mr. B E D’Aranj-. Eastern Pt'oduco Exchange. Julv Rubber Crop?.210 words
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Obituary17 1916-08-02 7 Obituary. Aa Admiral's Death. L< ndon, August 1. The death is reported of Admiral Sir John Hopkins.17 words
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Article372 1916-08-02 8 Thi Straits in Baffles Dats. The Julj number of the Straits Branch of the Bojal Asiatic Society Journal contains an extremely interesting reprint of a series of letteis written by William Jaok to Dr. Wallich, director of the Calcutta Botanical Gardens, between the years 1819-1821. Jack372 words
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Article321 1916-08-02 8 Passpobt Eboulations Bbin* Enforced Messrs. Guthrie and Co., as agents for the Government of British North Borneo, send us (S. T) a copy of the rules under section 13 of the Customs and Excise Ordinance, 1916, forbidding the entry of perscus into the Staie by sea otherwise321 words
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Article68 1916-08-02 8 The following are tho exports of Pouaug for the second half of the month of July To United Kingdom. Tong. T n 850 Black Pepprr 270 White Pepper 35 Tapioca (Flou r 60 (Pearl) 290 Copra 2,427 Rubber 645 To U S America. Tong. Tin 825 Tapioca68 words
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Article104 1916-08-02 8 Several Arrests Made. The Ipoh Police bave been busily investigating the extraordinarily bold gangrobbery which took place at Chemor on Thursday night. It is understood that several men are already in custody and are to be produced before the Ipoh Magistrate shortly. Two Chinamen have been arrested104 words
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Article695 1916-08-02 8 Effects of thr War. Bombay, June 29. The report of the sea-borne trade and Custome administration of Bombay Presidency, excluding Sind, for the year ending March 31, 1916, states: The aggregate value of the total trade, including Government transactions, amounted to Bs 147 croree, showing a695 words
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Article186 1916-08-02 8 Wednesday, August 2. Town Baud, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Penang Volunteers.—N.C.O.’s Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5,30 p.m. Recruit Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, Special General Meeting, 2.15 p.m. Straits Cinema, Penang Road, 9.15 p.tr. The Electric Polyscope Co., Argyll Road, 9,15 p.m. The Jaya Opera, Tek186 words
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Article1970 1916-08-02 8 QUESTION OF VARIABILITY. An Important Discovert. At Cbangkat Salak Estate, Salak North, on Sunday at ter noon au interesting and informative lecture cn the variability of < plantation rubber was delivered by Mr. B J. Eaton, Agricultural Chemist. The lecture was delivered under the auspices of the Central1,970 words
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Advertisement596 1916-08-02 8 WANTED. An experienced clerk knowledge of prating preferred. Salary according t > qual fic itions. Apply to BOX 5. c/o Straits Echo. WANTED. WORKING Partnership io Chinese or other Asiat'C mercantile firm in Penang by Penang-born Cbineee with excellent knowledge of English correspondence and extensive business experience in F. M.596 words
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Advertisement53 1916-08-02 8 Cnmp Colic No need of suffering from cramps in the stomach, or intestinal pains. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve the most severe case». Get it to day, there will be no time to send for il after the attack comes on. For sale by all53 words
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Advertisement524 1916-08-02 8 FOR SINGAPORE, HONG KONG XWm* AND AMOY. SWAT The s .B. Uong Bes Captain H. J wll is expected to arrire here from p»„ 11,l >8r Thursday, the 3rd instant, and inn® 1 for the above ports on Frid»v 1,4,9 instant, at 5 p.m. J th M't Regarding freight or524 words
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Article1780 1916-08-02 9 THE supply fob estates. An Impobtant Question. g lV8 M inday’s if. If.: Tne folluwiug letter from Mr. E. G. |j e is to bo debated at a general meeting the Negri Sembilan Planters’ Association t be held to morrow at the Suugei Ujocg (’ub Seremban, at 6*301,780 words
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Article273 1916-08-02 9 Japanese Admiral’s Comment. London, July 9. R ar*Admiral Akijama has given Reuter’s Agency the following eapression of opinion on”the battle of Jutland “Studying Admiral Jellicoe a dispatch, I fiod the battle the most brilliant victory and the greatest success ever achieved by the British Fleet, though tie273 words
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Article203 1916-08-02 9 Stuly does not usually hurt a child at school unless the s'ulies occupy time that should be (-p int in out door exercise. Orerstudv aod lack of exorcise make thin, b’ood!e:s children. It is a comtiuation that provokes St. Vjtus’.Dmce eef ec>ally in the If your boy203 words
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Advertisement68 1916-08-02 9 Cm You Afford the Risk Were you ever seized with a seve'0 attack ot cramp, colic cr diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house? Don’t take such risks. A dose or two will cure you before a doctor could possibly be called, aud68 words
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Advertisement626 1916-08-02 9 BRUNOLINUM THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVER. Reliable Stop-rot Antiseptic D u I o S' o F Certain protector against White Ants. BRITISH MADE BRITISH OWNED McAlister 8 Co., Ltd. aoents JtE3I wonderful Tonic and Mouth Refresher. m -SPECIAL MERIT OP JlNTANdigestive, it is unequalled and will not disturb the functions of626 words
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Article1180 1916-08-02 10 DECISIONS ANALYSED. Bt Habold Cox. The essential featuro of the resolutions pasB°(l by the Paris Economic Conference is the insistence upon common action by the Allied Powers. Nothing elso very greatly matters, for unless there is common action each of the Powers which are now allied in war1,180 words
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Article379 1916-08-02 10 Effect in India. Tbe Australian papers received by the past few mails indicate that there is a decided sboitage in the Commonwealth of horses suitable for military purposes. Some authorities appear to be under the impression that this is partly due to a ‘‘Ring amongst the379 words
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Article270 1916-08-02 10 Like Nipoleou, Lord Kitchener bore a charmed life on battle fi dde. Ho used to think so himself, says a French coLt'mporary, and in support of his belief nover thought of the possibility of a bullet reaching his splendid body. During his vis ts ti the French front Lord270 words
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Advertisement41 1916-08-02 10 Causes and Cure far Diarrhoea. (J/ero«ting, a change in the temperature, umipo fruit, and impure water, are Borne of the cause* of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, CLo’era and Diarihtoi Remedy cures th'is3 bowrd disturbances promptly, For tale by all Dopeusaries acd Dealerp.41 words
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Advertisement12 1916-08-02 10 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night. Woods’ Great Peppermint Caie, Is. 6J.12 words
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Advertisement155 1916-08-02 10 Huttenkch Bros. 8 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: TIE STEELING TELEPHONE GO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started155 words
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Article1210 1916-08-02 11 A CRITICAL TIME FOR THE CENTRAL empires. Bt Colonel Fbtlbb. (The Eminent Smte Expert) There is wide field (or oomment in the Russian offensive in Galicia. In itself ifc in an operation of intense interest, and still more so is it in the re-actions that it1,210 words
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Article708 1916-08-02 11 Fink Danish Tbibutb to thk Late War Skcrktart. Nowhere outside England ha r e the people paid more splendid tribute to Lord Kitchener than have our friends the Danes. The Danish Press, with dignified reserve, seldom becomes the victim of impulsive outbursts; but the sad end of708 words
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Advertisement55 1916-08-02 11 MARSEILLES V t >v Ift SWAN BRAND. «V ASBESTOS ROOFING SLATES “COCK" BRAND. WEATHER-PROOF, ARTISTIC ANB INBESTRBCTIBLE. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN GO., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE MALACCA. DRINK CHIANTI CLARET CINZANO VERMOUTH CINZANO SPARKLING WHITE WINE Dry extra dry Produce of Italy. G. H. SLOT CO. Telegrams •‘SLOT.'55 words
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Advertisement93 1916-08-02 11 Poa’t Nfjlect Your Family. When ycu fail to provide your family with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at this season of the year, ycu are neglecting them, as bowel com* plaint is cure to be prevalent, and it is too dangerous a malady to be trifled93 words
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Advertisement452 1916-08-02 11 I A Knife Thrust j would be welcome to many compared with the vicious shooting, stabbing pains of Sciatica. Yet these are the men who hive net heard about i Little's Oriental Ealm and the miraculous n lu»f it bnugs to the tortured sciat'c nerve. Just rub a little in452 words
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Advertisement1834 1916-08-02 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAH LINE (Ikcoepouatbd ik Ekglakd.) Mail and Fauenger Service: PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China and Japan t Proceeds direct to Marseilles A London from London direct. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward for Europe. Outward (for China and Japan.) s.s. Sc1,834 words
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