Straits Echo, 4 September 1916
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Title Section35 1916-09-04 1 Straits Echo UiU CHRONICLE OF EVEN1S, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT IflS STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY VOL* l^* $24 Per Annua, PENANG, MONDAY, 4th SEPTEMBER, 1916. Siitle Cor. I* mslm No. 20635 words
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Advertisement1079 1916-09-04 1 -v [yZED NATIMi motor cars for Sale. second-hand two-seaters morris oxford AND humberette 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. Tel. Address; Hokimteik, Pjnang. ’PboDe No. 694. Motor Car Importers and1,079 words
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Advertisement21 1916-09-04 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.21 words
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Article1393 1916-09-04 3 When Admiral Dewey, in 1898, hoard that the Government of the United States bad promised independence to Cuba, while it was preparing to assume complete sovereignty over the Philippine Archipelago, he was so disturbed that be cabled to America »n announcement of his conviction that1,393 words
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Article470 1916-09-04 3 In the Japan Advertiser there appears a letter from Mr. W. N. Ranee which raises once more the validity cf a matriago under Japanese law. He states that a Britisher who bad married a Japanese some time ago left Japan with the object of joining the British470 words
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Advertisement325 1916-09-04 3 Craig Rose Ltd. LONDON. EDINBURGH. CLASCOW. Contractors to H.M. Government, Admiralty, and War Office. Manufacturers cf Paints, Oils Varnishes, y Write it aa a headline, stamp it on the mat, Mark it on your handkerchief, paste it in your hat, Taint it on your windows to tell the coming guest;325 words
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Advertisement86 1916-09-04 3 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. This remedy has no superior as a core for c:Hs, croup and whooping cough. It fcas been a favorite with the mothers of young children for almost forty years. Chamberlain’s Ccu*b Remedy can always te depended upon and is pleasant to take. It not only cures colds86 words
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Advertisement442 1916-09-04 3 Debility When you feel limp and washed out, weary and fatigued with no inclination for exertion—your body is in a run-down condition—you are debilitated. You need something to put fresh “go" into you—you need a fortnight's Iron 'Jelloids' treatment English price 1/1J). Unequalled as a tontc restorative. Iron 'Jelloids' are442 words
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Article979 1916-09-04 4 THE WORK OF THE DOVER PATROL. U. 9. Naval Schemes London, August 1. There is something very typical in the treatment meted out by the majority of our newspapers to the latest dispatch of the Vice-Admiral commanding the Dover Patrol. Communications, official and other, relating to the great979 words
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Article293 1916-09-04 4 B Company, vt. Tm* Rest, The cricket match between *B Company of the PenaDg Volunteers and The Best of the Volunteers, which was played on the Esplanade on Saturday altemoon, ended in an easy rictory for the later team •B Company batted fi r st with one man short293 words
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Article189 1916-09-04 4 Monday, September 4. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m, Penang Volunteers—Battalion Drill, Esplanade, 5.30 p.m. Recruit Drill, Chinese Company, Fort Cornwallis, 5 30 p.m. Ambuiince Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 p.m. Penang Schools Reopen. Taiping Ass z38 Open. P.L.R.C. Shoot 4 30 pm. McGregor Trophy. Howitt Pnillip Co,189 words
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Article42 1916-09-04 4 Following are the agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to bo read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Plans.42 words
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Article37 1916-09-04 4 Monday 4, September 1916. Esplanade, 6 to 7 p.m. 1 Selection Girofle Gircfla Lecocq 2 Polka I Love My Lu Boettger 3 Waltz Blue Bails Waldteufel 4 Srhottische Marie Stuart Fruhling 5 March Castaldo Novacek.37 words
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Article64 1916-09-04 4 Tomorrow. Ban Lee, for Alor Star (Kedah) 8 a m. De Kock, for Deli and Langsa, noon. Hebe, for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson. 3.30 p.m. Hong Moh, for Singapore and China. 3.80 p.m, Klang, for Port Swettenham and Singa* poie, 4 p.m, Real flesh Builder found mITT64 words
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Article, Illustration185 1916-09-04 4 Stop being a human beanpole Chase away that long, lean, h UCgrv that makes folks thick you're ,ick J, you re not getting three rquare 0.e.1, t Oi»o the merry laugh to the would l witty friend who asks you what nut. look185 words
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Advertisement10 1916-09-04 4 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood*’ Qioat Peppermint Cure la. 6d10 words
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Advertisement179 1916-09-04 4 THE WORLD’S GREATEST DUST GATHERER. TEE O’CEDAR MOP. As a Floor Mop it is t unequalled. Cleans Wood, tile floors, etc. PRICE $3.50 O’CJEDAR POLISH cleans as it polishes. O’Cedar does more than polish —more than give a high, dry lasting lustre to furniture. It really CLEANS. It removes the179 words
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Advertisement36 1916-09-04 4 Remember the Name. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the best known medicine for diarrhoea, dysentery, colic, cramps or pains in the stomach. Ton may need it some time. For sale by all Dispensaries and36 words
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Advertisement255 1916-09-04 4 WANTED QOMPETENT BOOK-KEEPER. Sdiirj Apply to CYCLE CARRIAGE Co, Penang 422 WANTED, AN EXPERIENCED CLERK with knowledge of printing preferred, Salary according to qualifications. Apply to BOX 5, c/o Straits Echo. wirANTED. TWO COMPOSITORS for the Newspaper Office. Good salary to competent men. Apply personally to FOREMAN, c/o Straits Echo.255 words
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Article1049 1916-09-04 5 Col. Govaae*' Lecture. Through tho courtesy of the R c .v. Mr. J. R. Denyes, Principal, Anglo-Cbinese School, we are alls to give a return* of the lecturd delivered by Col Govaars, of the Salvation Army at the Auglo-Chinese School on Friday evening. During this lecture Col. Govaan1,049 words
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Article25 1916-09-04 5 Bakap 25,500 lb, Batu Mating 12,625 lb J Jcng Lvndor 59,036 lb, Farit Perak 7,5001 b, K. M. S. Estate 11,553 lb.25 words
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Article580 1916-09-04 5 Improvement Schemes. One should pay a visit to Alor Star to realise the rapid strides made in the genetal improvement of the town which will, on the completion of the railway line to Smggora, not only be the central station between Penang and Singgora, but the most important580 words
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Article338 1916-09-04 5 Aug. 30 By Balance $1,665.53 dept. I‘Anonymous muntLly 20 tO Scspt. IBy Ba’ancj 1,685 53 amt. previously acknowledged 27,308.22 Total »28,993.75 At the Aunual General Meeting of members of tho Sabiul Jamil Football Club held last night the following effi :e bearers were elected i President: H.338 words
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Advertisement160 1916-09-04 5 c/3 P 1*3 IX! SCOTCH WHISKY J M a w to C/3 Z «C z «< o ca o </> j < ;rm V ius* IS SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT' JrBLACK&wH^fj soow.^o^-^-: !•/> -t** ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY WH9USUE DISTRIBUTING AGENTS 108 PENANG 8 KEDAH. ALLEN DENNYS CO., 6, BEACH160 words
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Advertisement530 1916-09-04 5 WESTMINSTER CIGARETTES. TURKISH BLEND.i PLAIN do. STRAW TIPPED do. GOLD TIPPED PACKED IN AIR TIGHT TINS. ALL DEALERS. COMING! COMING!! COMING!!! Our next great serial Neal of tlio Navy ”in 23 parts—an innovation in aerial pictures. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT I! The Electric Polyscope Co, Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. PRESENT THOMAS A,530 words
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Article, Illustration96 1916-09-04 6 MftM daOy (exo epi Sadaja aai yAb hsMfcys) CRITIRION PRESB. Lt». No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. A*». Daily Local $24 per annum. Owftstation,.. Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 ;J GABLE ADDBBSB ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 Jf.M. —All koatMM c*mmunic4tlons ihoold b*96 words
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Article1252 1916-09-04 6 Much interesting and important news has come to band over the week end. The bulk of it is decidedly encouraging. A renewal of the Z3ppelin raids on London and the Eastern counties was to be expected at this season. It is satisfactory to observe th at the most1,252 words
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Article80 1916-09-04 6 The Howitt-Phill ps Company, who are old favourites in Penang, will stage a wellknown London success, A Little Bit of Fluff”, at the Town Hall to-night. It is matter for regret that the visit is such a short one. The booking, we aro glad to hear, is80 words
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Article868 1916-09-04 6 Mr. J. A Russell has left Kuala Lumpur for home 1 Mr. M. J. Kennaway has gone to Ootaca- 1 mumt for a month under doctor’s orders. We regret to hear that the Rev, E. A. Hone, Taiping, is confined to hospital with fever. Mr. Kerr, of868 words
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Article949 1916-09-04 6 Tka "Watch oa the Rkiaa." A century and a year ago to-morrow born Carl Wilhelm, composer of the W»T J on the Rhine.” A music teacher of BO what Bohemian habiti, Wilhelm did out to write a national anthem. ar J Watch on the Rhine,” when sung f949 words
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Advertisement215 1916-09-04 6 POPULAR Is. EDITIONS. WORKS BY:— CHARLES DICKENS. American Notes Gteat Expectati >ns B*ories and Sketches O'iver Twist Uncommercial Traveller Master Humphrey's Ckck Sketches by Box Cbtistmas Books Hard Times K p iuted Pieces O '1 Curiosity Shop Little Dorrit Dombey and Son Marlin Chuzzlewit B eak House Barnaby Rudge WILLIAM215 words
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Article642 1916-09-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. insignificant DAMAGE. Zfppeli* Brought Dow*. London, September 3, 1.45 a.tu. Tb* Press Bureau announces that several t ,i* .irthip» attacked the E..t cout at ,1 i„ the eeeeias n(i dropped bombe on a l4Cei The raid is still iu progress. Metropoli* Attacked. London,642 words
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Article1388 1916-09-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. Yesterday's Attack. London, September 2, 1.5 a.m. General 8ir Douglas Haig in his communique says: South of the Ancre the situation is unchanged. Fro,n Ancre up to Hebuterne the artillery has been active on both sides also north of A rras. Further1,388 words
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Article551 1916-09-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. SENSATIONAL NEWS. Where is the King TJ Salonika, September 1. Sensational news has arrived from Athens. It is stated that King Cot stantine has abdicated and that the Crown Prince has been appointed Regent. M. Ziimis remains Premier, supported by M. Venizelos, and general551 words
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Article455 1916-09-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RAPID STRIDES. Austrians Forced to Retreat. London, September 2. Austro-Hungarian desfa'ches via Switzerland, though reticent and strongly censored, show that the Rumanian offensive, begun at four diffirent points, was amazingly rapid. The Rumanians advanced 1 eighteen miles in Hungary within two days, strengthening their455 words
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Article113 1916-09-04 7 (From Our Own Coiretpondent.) London, September 1. The following were the prices in the London Rubber Market to-day Pale Crepe 2/3 Diamond Smoked ••t 2/2J A Slight Rian. London, Septembrr 2. Pale Crepe 2/3^ Diamond Smoked 2/2j The annual sale of wo k of the Ministering Children's113 words
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Article369 1916-09-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FIGHTING NEAR ItOVEL. Position* Captured. Petrograd, September 2. On the Russian western front 38 miles nortb-aast of Kovel an enemy attack was repulsed. Iu the directions of Zdochev and Halicz the Russians captured several enemy positions. The enemy retired to the westward, making stubborn369 words
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Article60 1916-09-04 7 (From Our Own Corr&pondent.) Kuala Lumpur, September 4. A War Savings Trust has been formed at Kuala Lumpu r the primary object of which is to collect small savings which will bo invested iu British securities for the support of Imperial credit. The Trust has been assured60 words
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Article55 1916-09-04 7 Latest Quotations, Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 181.80, buyers no sellers, aud in Singapore (refined) at f 82 30 business done (325 tons Bold). Messrs. Boustead Co. inform ub that the following were the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London to-day Plantation lit latex55 words
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Article105 1916-09-04 7 The following articles will be fmnd on our outside pages:— Page. 3. —Ihe Future of tho Philippine 1 A Japanese Marriage. 4. —The War Tax. 5. —Eoemy Atrocities. August Rubber Crops. Kedah N.w*. Belgh n Relief Fund. 8. The Law About Leave. Shipping News. A Qallint V L t105 words
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Article930 1916-09-04 8 A Bright Future. The fourth ordinary grneral meeting of tho members of the Wagon-Pacbaung Wolfram m nes, L’mited, was held at the offices of MetBrs F. W. Baker A Co, Downing Street, at noon on Saturday, There were present Mr. W. H. Thore, in the Chair. The Hon.930 words
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Article995 1916-09-04 8 A Lieutenant Webber, whom we take to be the father of Major L. M orris Webber, (formerly of Penang) has just died in France at the age of 66 in circumstances which shew him to have been a true patriot and a fiae type of Eoglish spottsman.995 words
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Article1527 1916-09-04 8 JUDGMENT IN BOUSTEAD’8 ACTION. Some Interesting Points. In the Supreme Cuurt yesterday, says the Singapore Free Frets of Saturday, Mr. Justice Eatnshaw delivered judgment in the action brought by Messrs Boustead and Co. against Mr. Hermann Johnson, formerly in their teivice, and now in Singapore with1,527 words
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Article469 1916-09-04 8 The Feyenso d shipyard have launched a submarine which is the first of a series of seven. Four others of large dimensions are under construction for the Dutch East India Preliminary salvage operations in connection with the Oleurtney are proceeding apace, Cofferdams are being constructed and powerful pumping469 words
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Advertisement633 1916-09-04 8 FOR SALE. Ia Babbington Avenue, very desirable PIECE OF BUILDING LAND. For full particulars apply No. 15, 430 0/0 Straits Echo FOR SALE. TWO LARGE STEEL SAFES measuring 6' 10" x 3' II" x 2’ 2i" aud 5' 4"x3 5" x 2' For further particulars apply to G. J. M.633 words
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Advertisement95 1916-09-04 8 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Th i remedy hss no superior al a cure for cel ls, croup aud whoopiug cough, I. 1 as been a favorito with the mothers of young children for a'n o*t forty years. Charnbe lain s Remedy can always be depended open and is pleasant to taka.'95 words
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Advertisement60 1916-09-04 8 Fbeumatism. Hav<? you ever tried Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism If no»-, jou are wasting time, as tin loner this disease runs on the it is to crue. Get a bottle today, apply it with a vigorous massage to the elected parts and you will be surprised and delighted at60 words
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Advertisement12 1916-09-04 8 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Wood»’ Great Peppermint Cure la. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement601 1916-09-04 8 The Chinese Steamship Co. For Rangoon, The a b. OUnoale 3750 ton» n W. McGlilp, is expected ,o ar China v la Singapore on Thursday .V™,. instant, and will leave for the \b, tls on the following day at 4 p.o, OTO of t For freight or passage p'eas’e aDnU601 words
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Article2363 1916-09-04 9 Singapore Opinion. As we understand it, (says Fri lay’s Strait» Timet) the decision arrived at by the meeting of Chinese on Wednesday evening meins this There is willingness to pay war taxation, and profits are admitted to be the best criterion of the amount that each person2,363 words
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Advertisement237 1916-09-04 9 LIQUID FUEL FOR Diesel and Semi-Diesel Engines, Smelting Furnaces, Boilers, etc. KEROSENE FOR KEROSENE OIL ENGINES. SOLAR OIL. LARGE STOCKS ALWAYS on hand. For particulars and prices, apply direct to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., (S.S.) LTD., (Incorporated in England 0 WELD QUAY, PENANG. !fi il L'i Vfi l Si In237 words
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Advertisement60 1916-09-04 9 Chronic Diarrhoea. Are you nubjeot to attacks tf diarrho3B? Keep absolutely quiet for a few days, rest in b< d if pcssible, be careful of your diet and take Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Thu medicine has curtd cases of chronic diarrhoea that physicians have failed on, and it60 words
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Advertisement301 1916-09-04 9 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the above Corporation, and is now prepared to acoept MARINE FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43. Beach Sired, Penan f. ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd Incorporated301 words
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Article1281 1916-09-04 10 “Tipperary in New Guise. Ia the green lanes of France you may meet at any time with men of all colours. There are black men marching there, brown men, and bronz», besides all the English and French soldiery. A while ago a long column swung along1,281 words
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Article727 1916-09-04 10 The dwindling attendances at M.S.V.R drills in Kuala Lumpur reach'd a climax on Tnursday, when the number of privates on parade was nearly equalled by the number of officers and N.C.O.s. There were extenuating circumstances in that it was mail day and ram continued right up to the727 words
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Advertisement79 1916-09-04 10 0:c isional spells of Fever may be Baid to be the inheritance of all who ccme to the Tropica. Aa au eabement and to quickly break them down and restore the body tamptrature to nortna 1 there is nothing batter than WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE A dose or two of79 words
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Advertisement242 1916-09-04 10 WHEN BUYING MANILA CIGARS Be careful to see that the box bears the trade mark as shewn below: LONDRES. HIGH LIFE IN THE EAST. REINA VICTORIAS. CORTADO FINO. ■BsawS'f.'.fcM r. s A tr* m PERLAS. PERECTOS. IMPERIALES. CORTADO DE LA REINA. THE TRADE MARK OF THE LA ISABEL FACTORY. One242 words
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Article1088 1916-09-04 11 In war people begin to realise how much depends upon tha instincts of raoe, blood, and nationality. These forces are mysterious and but little eiplored: in tima of peace they ary taken for granted or ignored: in time of war everything is found to depend upon them.1,088 words
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Article1232 1916-09-04 11 Bx Hokac* Hutchihsoh. The amount of cut that one man can put on a ball in any of tboae games which are played with some form of racquet, such as racquets itaelf, tennis or lawn-tennis, differs greatly in degree from the cut that another i can apply.1,232 words
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Article107 1916-09-04 11 would seem a welcome relief to many who suffer the red hot pain tlrusts of neuralgia. These are the hopeless torture-wracked beings who live in tho shadow of constant dread of the stabbing, twisting, unbearable sudden pains and spasms of neuralgia. Little's Oriental Balm has107 words
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Article198 1916-09-04 11 One of the saldeit of sights is that of children who, instead of being full of activity and the j >y of life, are just pining, weak and unhippy —almost always on the brink of a serioui illness, and nevor well enough to be mischievous or play198 words
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Advertisement106 1916-09-04 11 GOOD *> •l t m.f a t 43 w i VV Ji A .f. o fv’V* ■ffr—- ,/Vt i- -r* LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICES. SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. DLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, CILFILLAN Co., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE MALACCA. y .<* j > .s, /••'*>■ *f>. fe\'r tr I106 words
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Advertisement41 1916-09-04 11 Tratment for Dysentery Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil will effectually cure the most stubborn cases of dysentery. It is especially good for summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers,41 words
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Advertisement12 1916-09-04 11 For Children’* Hacking Cough at Night, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cure li. 6d12 words
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Advertisement377 1916-09-04 11 PENANG SIN POE.” Chinese Daily Newspaper. IF you want to make your goods known to the Chinese advertise in the Penang Sin Poe whica is the best advertising medium of its kind in the Straits and F. M. S. For contract and non-contract advertisements, apply to THE MANAGER, Criterion Brett377 words
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Advertisement1845 1916-09-04 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward ifor Europe.) Outward (for Ckiaa aad Ja»a»J 1 i&ki «5 Due Penang Sept. Oct. Nov. If 1)03. «I Jan. Steamer. Nore 16 Malta 30 Namutf 141 Sardiniat 28 1 Novara1,845 words
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