Straits Echo, 9 October 1916
1916-10-09
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Title Section34 1916-10-09 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EASY GENERALLY. VOL. I£. $24 Per Aniitni, PENANG, MONDAY, 9th OCTOBEB, 1916. Coy, II ceotn No. 236.34 words
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Advertisement1128 1916-10-09 1 I Sad!) N/ffiSssi FOR SALE One Dew 1916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model HUPMOBILE CAES in good running condition. One second-hand two-seater MORRIS OXFORD In good running order, complete wit A accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang1,128 words
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Advertisement7 1916-10-09 1 fee HsgUSSS *•1 *««TiON» ESS »rr? I—*•7 words
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Advertisement33 1916-10-09 2 DRINK ONNOISSEURS «Mr THE t-v3 Ki**' h BRAND \jL L ra it A d &f$ SOLE AG1 LJ3L A ■i ■yc I 5$. K/ 3 i (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) LTD., PENANG33 words
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Article1228 1916-10-09 3 RUMANIA AND THE DANUBE. i Hivdinbczg's Choice. 1 Lotdon, September 4, Although the entry of Uurnanii into Ihe war doe* not make any direct alteration in i the position at sea, it is not at all unlikely 1 that it may lead to naval action of some const1,228 words
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Article837 1916-10-09 3 Usk or Electriotit in our Military Hospitals A number of wonderful cures have been wrought by'the surgeons in our mihtiry hospitals during the past few months (writes a Spec al Correspondent of the Daily News). To the lay mind there 19 something particularly surprising about aa operation837 words
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Advertisement226 1916-10-09 3 ~x— >oc >oc )L~-T~T' :~JQ(=:~ -jc— >c /£=> DOC JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF TRIUMPH CYCLES. Fitted Fitted with with Bind Dunlop Brakes. Tyres eat TRIUA.PH Price», from $70 to $125 nett. KJ NEW OFFICE ADDRESS jjgmm 24, Kongsoon House, Beach St., Corner of Church St., n PEDLEY TYRES. Pedley226 words
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Advertisement522 1916-10-09 3 msaKHESCKFB Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result/ If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually522 words
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Article1243 1916-10-09 4 It has been tke current opinion of all classes in Penang that the proposals of tke majority of the unofficial members of the Legislative Council, put.before the Government, with the object of increasing the contribution of the Colony to the Imperial Exchequer for the1,243 words
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Article621 1916-10-09 4 A Singapore View. The objection of the Selaugor Chamber of Commerce to any suggestion of an in- come-tax is, if possible, even more reasonable as regards the Federated Malay States than is the objection of the Settlements as regards the Colony, but it is perhaps621 words
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Advertisement243 1916-10-09 4 ALWAYS GIVING HIGH QUALITY YET CHARGING LOWEST PRICES. FANCY GOODS OF GREAT UTILITY. iWT. M 1W 1WCT «1# w Neat Inexpensive Wristlet Watch with Strong Leather Strap Complete. PRICE $6-50. The “Seven O’clock” Safety Razor The only Kazor under $0-00 that can he stropped without removing blade. OUR PRICE IS243 words
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Advertisement30 1916-10-09 4 Treatment for Dysentery. b?: l 9 and 0, 1 will effectually cure the d S castor case» of dyeenterv r, «tubborn aummer diarrhoea to *><><» by .11 Dispantariea aud For sale30 words
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Advertisement664 1916-10-09 4 Municipal Commission. Followirg a r e the agenda for to morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1 Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 3. Any special business the Pio9ident may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be psssed, 5. Contract for certain minor alterat ons664 words
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Article759 1916-10-09 5 Home Victobt. A very clean and well contested game of football was witnessei by a large concourse of spectators on the Esplanade on Saturday evening when the P. C. C. met the Ipob. Catuds (n.tthi Birch Club as previously stated). Both ends were visited with equal frequency and759 words
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Article259 1916-10-09 5 The October Monthly Competition, 100 yards handicap, was held at the Swimming Club on Sunday morning with tbe following result Start. Ist T. H. Stone 14 seep. 2ad G. N. Burnham 14 3rd C. A. Padday 7 There were 0 starts;s and Mr. Stone won by half259 words
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Article350 1916-10-09 5 (Rcvtct i Sertict.) Ooornsht T*l»«T%m. I.tcresti.g Detail». Loudon, October 7. Reuter’» correspondent visited the Zeppelin captured in Essex on September 22 Barring external injuries to the aluminium trellis, which were inevitable in the descent of the monstrous machine, the Zeppelin is practically intact. It is still under350 words
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Article310 1916-10-09 5 Handicaps. The following are the handicaps for the first day of the Autumn R ;ce Meeting of the Singapore Sporting Club to be lnld on Tuesday, Thursday and Satu r day, the 17tb, 19:h and 21st instant. I.—Thb Visitors Stakes. Value $6OO and $l5O to tbe Second310 words
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Article136 1916-10-09 5 Nellmay 4,757 lb, Labat 6,158 lb. A correspondent writes from Batavia to tbe Malaya Tribune The editor of the Japanese newspaper Perianbangan, Mr. Minami, has been arreted. The Japanese Consul General has made ries regarding the arrest and has addressed the Governor General in this connect j136 words
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Advertisement139 1916-10-09 5 INVICTA MOTOR CYCLES 2J H. P.—2 Stroke $375-00. B. S. A. MOTOR CYCLES AND BICYCLES. CATALOGUES FREE. CYCLE AND CARRIAGE CO., The complete Cyole Motor Cycle House, Penang, Kuala Lumpur Ipoh 6* Singapore XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX>0<XXXX>000< REID’S RED-ROC MINERAL WATER. Superior to any other Mineral Water on the Market. Red-Roc Water and139 words
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Advertisement219 1916-10-09 5 THREE NUNS TOBACCO THERE CAN BE NO N E NICER. This is an entirely new departure in the Manufacture of Tobacco. PACKED IN AIR TIGHT TINS of 1/4 lb, FOR SALE BY ALL DEALERS ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE LYCEUM THEATRE ARCYLL ROAD. To-night! CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. To-night!! Pathe's Latest and Most Wonderful219 words
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Article, Illustration100 1916-10-09 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) rr ail AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Tenang. Price. 1 ‘i Daily Local $24 per annum. Outatation... Postage Eitra. |fa.il Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 jf ff100 words
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Article1432 1916-10-09 6 At the presentation of the insignia of the K.C.M.G. to the Yam Tuan of Negri Sembilan last week H. E. the Governor and High Commissioner once more brought to the fore the question of female education in British Malaya, a question in which Sir Arthur Young takes a1,432 words
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Article922 1916-10-09 6 x. xv c* Micbeil. District Judge, wa9 Mr. W• L. fliicutJ tnwn and „11 enough to come down to town ana take court this morning, Mr H G James, an old and popular! Petfang man now .tationed in S.ngapore, l, paying a bu.ineeaji.it to Penang.^ < 'jnt922 words
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Article986 1916-10-09 6 RU Reuter’*s cryptic cable of yesterday Cor-re-tinn Declared War Bulgaria naturally aroused much interest acd speculation, the general opinion being that Greece bad at last made up her mind to assert herself and expel the hereditary enemy from the ,oil of Hellas. But it may possibly be Japan986 words
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Advertisement125 1916-10-09 6 Penangr, Ipoh Kuala Lumpur. MOTOR CAR ♦n* He Ckeapeil ana moat ecoormicat 2 Seater In the Mirket. Fitted wiih Electric Li t hts EUctric 3‘aiter, 3 ep?ed Gita chinge and the Magneto. fuithor particulars and tii.l runs please appty t° l^a Agents: seasun co., LIGHT STREET KING STREET. »S.VH to125 words
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Article1265 1916-10-09 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Heavy ShclIUg. London, October 7. General Haig, in a communique states Heavy shelling took place on moBt of our front south of the Ancre. “Our artillery successfully dealt with enemy working parties. There is nothing to report elsewhere.” THE SOMME OFFENSIVE. VON ARMIN'S REPORT.1,265 words
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Article629 1916-10-09 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Sharp Artillery Duel. London, October 7, 1 a.m. A Paris communique states: A sharp artillery duel took place on both banks of the Somme. There was no infant y action except a slight advance east of Bouch-a-Vesnes. The French heavy artillery in the W<629 words
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Article478 1916-10-09 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. BUKHAREST REPORT. Bukharest, October 6. A Bukharest communique states that the Russian and Rumanian troops are making progress in the centre and the left in the Dobrudja but admits a retirement in the region of Fogaras. General Avereseu’s Raid. It is reported that the478 words
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Article25 1916-10-09 7 Latest Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $86.20, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at $B6 70, business done (235 tons sold).25 words
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Article154 1916-10-09 7 (From Our Oisn Vorr&p&ndenl.') London. October 6 The prices at the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2/4f Diamond Smoked 2/4^London, October 7. Pale Crepe 25^ Diamond Smoked 2 4£ The first number of the new volume of the Journal of tht F M.S. Museum has154 words
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Article390 1916-10-09 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. A REVIEW. Aid a Wiriii(. Petrograd, October 7. The public are warned not to expect rapid developments in Volhynia and Galicia as the weather is unfavourable—rain, sleet, and snow falling while the enemy has concentrated his mam forces and reserves there. Consequently every yard390 words
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Article483 1916-10-09 7 Yeuh Boon Tean, a trustee of the Sffi Yeoh Kongsi, who was arrested in Singa- I pore bn a charge of criminal breach of trust aa a servant of the sum of $7,000, was placed in the dock before Mr. J. C. Sugars in the Second483 words
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Article725 1916-10-09 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Allied Advtftfc. London, October 7. A British official announcement isaued at Salonika states tint enemy attacks on Nevoljen were repulsed. We occupied fire more villages on the Struma front. Salonik i, October 7. The Italians have joined in the attack in the region of725 words
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Article82 1916-10-09 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 3. —The Sia-Affair. Displjcirg the Knife. 4—Has the Colony Dme Her Bast? Federal Chamber and Income Tax. 5. —Telegrams Saturday's Football. Penang S wimming Club. 3 r ptmi« ber Rubber Crops. 8, Snipping Nowi. War Taxation. Captain Kling82 words
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Article1070 1916-10-09 8 There ia a good deal of talk going on about extra taxation, so we can only suppose that, so far as the F M.B. is concrned, the idea ia to render further financial astntance to Great Britain But before aDy particular scheme need be discussed, we may reasonably1,070 words
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Article896 1916-10-09 8 I The enquiry into the causr of the fire on I board the Glen liner Olenartney will shortly be resumed, says the Malaya Tribune. The s s. Hebe, which arrived here yesterday, brought 3,778 bags of tin ore for the Straits Trading Company Ltd. The B 1. (Apcar)896 words
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Article1600 1916-10-09 8 INAUGURATION OF MINARET. In response to the invitation of the Committee of Management of the Captain Kling Mosque on the occasion of the in- > auguration of the Minaret by the Qon b!e Mr. A T. Bryant, Resident Cjuncillor, there was a large gathering of the Moba-1,600 words
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Article145 1916-10-09 8 Monday, October 9. P. L. R C. Shoot, Rifle Range KlaDg Lodge, Installation Meeting. Penang Volunteers -Battalion Drill Esplanade, 530 p.m. Recruit Drill' Chinese Company, Fort Cornwallis, 530 p.m. Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 p.m. Tuesday, October 10. Anniversary of the Republic of China. Penang Volunteers—Battalion145 words
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Article121 1916-10-09 8 Pbnaivq, October 9 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 3/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5/8 3 Credit 2/413/16 3 Documentary 2/427/32 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1731. 3 days’ sight Private 175121 words
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Advertisement372 1916-10-09 8 TAPIOCA INSTALLATION. WANTED SECONDHAND MACHINERY for preparation of Tapioca. Prices and full details to be sent to O. J. M. KEULEMAN8. 4, F.M 8. Railway Building». 497a WANTED AT ONCE. AN experienced Ruling Macbineman on temporary serrice. Apply to THE MANAGER, Criterion Preet, Ltd, MARBLE HALL. (TOP OF NORTH AM372 words
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Advertisement10 1916-10-09 8 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Wood»’ Gieat Peppermint Care lj. 6d10 words
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Advertisement31 1916-10-09 8 Keaember the Mm, rh^Retd 4 .SM*™ for djsenterv medlCien Pains in the stomach. 7 Yoo T sometime. For sale hv ml] tv 7 06(1 11 Dealers. 7 dl Dl# Penwriea and,31 words
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Advertisement506 1916-10-09 8 KTOTICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S. 'lndian Immigration Fond Ordinance, 1911.** Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for the return506 words
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Article1114 1916-10-09 9 I A FINE RECORD. I Tk« Cofttrikuiio* of Morocco. I Germa* Plot» that Fail«d. I Pari», September 1. I Germans do not seem to hire particuI larlj enjoyed the presence of black troops l»mongthe French on the Somme. This, however, is only part of a1,114 words
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Article215 1916-10-09 9 Ths Djambi Risimu. Th ®P Bcia l correspondent of tin Locomoti*f wiring on September 20 says that the population above Toengkal have also re* tolled. Four brigades of the 16th battalion have been sjnt there. The mouth of the river is closed off by a brigade of armsd215 words
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Article416 1916-10-09 9 Status cf a Second irt Wife. The rights of a secondary Chinese wife I wore discussed in a casr which ca’ne up yesterday before Mr. Justice Farrer Macbv in the Judicial C )mmissioner’s Court, Ipob, says the T.O.M of Saturday. It would appoar that a Chinaman named Chin416 words
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Advertisement232 1916-10-09 9 66 UE” SCRAP WASHER Over 150 Machines now in Use and on Order Fitted with Machine Moulded Gears and Friction Clutch PRICE $1,800 DELIVERIES of the new 1917 Model improved machine can now be given within two months from receipt of order. CAPACITY —75 to 150 lbs. clean rubber per232 words
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Advertisement86 1916-10-09 9 Chamberlain's Coujh Remedy. This remedy baa no superior as a crura for colds, croup and whooping cough. It has been a favorite with the mothers of young children for almost forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. It not only cures colds86 words
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Advertisement58 1916-10-09 9 Coughs and Colds are common ailments, and in consequence often neglected, thereby permitting the system to drift to a stage favourable for the entry of serious disease* Protect yourself at the first sign of a cold by taking WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE. It is the finest medicine. Sold by Dis-pen-ar.e*58 words
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Advertisement521 1916-10-09 9 NOTICE. I PENANG AUCTION MART. TO BE SOLD or LET No». 229 and 231, BURMAH ROAD. Apply to LEAN CHONG HIN, A wet inneer, 13, Bitknp Street. Penang, 3rd October, 1916 409» ESTABLISHED 1874 THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd, lacorporatcd in India. BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE. J. R.521 words
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1039 1916-10-09 10 If only tbe world were governed by good intention)', we might Occcludo from the •peechea made at Birmingham yesterday that there was very nearly complete accord between Capital and Labour about the industrial reconstruction which is to follow the war, says tbe Weitmintter Gazette1,039 words
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Article1044 1916-10-09 10 JOTTINGS FR M AN OFFICER’S NOTE BOOK. By Staff Officfr Being on “spec al service ”is not much catch. It means that odd j <bs ate ooe’s common lot. Thus, although I was never an official Censor, I was frequently an unofficial one. This is because,1,044 words
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Advertisement59 1916-10-09 10 Chronic Diarrhoea. Are you subject to attacks of diarrhoea? Kepp absolutely quiet for a few days, rest in bed if possible, be careful of your diet acd take Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. This medicine has cured cases of chronic diarrhoea that physicians ave failed on, aid it will59 words
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Advertisement89 1916-10-09 10 Huttenbach Bros, o COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE STERLIEO TELEPHONE GO., LID. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept Private Installations can be Started89 words
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Advertisement300 1916-10-09 10 Instant Relief for DIZZINESS »ad Specks before tbe Eye*. Liver derangement is the came behind these distressing conditions, and only restoration of perfect natural action cau efftet Instant Er'f bat is wb y Dr. CaaeeTa th« niff I" 80 lmmeasur »bly suparior to the old-f ishioned cathartic liver pills and300 words
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Article1426 1916-10-09 11 The Four Millions,” The Voioe of the Oity," <to. By O. Henry. (Evslaigh Naah.) 9 role. 3*. 6d. net each. It i« only to) likely, enye Mr. Leacock in one of hie essays, that "many, perhaps the majority of British readers hare never heard of O. Henry." And1,426 words
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Article580 1916-10-09 11 Difficulties of Medical Research. 1 The military representative of an appeal tribunal stated recently that “doctors express such great difference of opinion th»t we do not know where we are.” Most people will incline to endorse this statement and many must be putting to themselves the important580 words
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Advertisement47 1916-10-09 11 ISLE OF SKYE WHISKY 12 U P, Strength QUALITY UNEQUALLED. PRICE MODERATE. OBTAINABLE AT ALL STORES. G. H. SLOT 4 CO. Tl r. SOLE IMPORTERS. 9 < i <c h.*v V TftAvB NPJm w 'VfR m CHOP KOTA n CILFILLAN CO. (INCORPORATED ,H ENGLAND! denaNG. SINGAPORE A MALACCA47 words
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Advertisement62 1916-10-09 11 IbroaafisoL Have you ever tried Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism If no*, you are wasting time, as th? longer this disease nins on, the harder it is to cure. Get a bottle to day, apply it with a vigorous message to the afflicted parts and you will be surprised and62 words
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Advertisement618 1916-10-09 11 TRONOH MINES LIMITED (Incorporated in England.) DIVIDEND No. 44. A Dividend of 1«. per share less income tax 4f. 6d. in the has been declared payable in London on 27th October, and will be Kid locally on the arrival of the list of gistered Shareholders from the Home Office, J.618 words
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Advertisement1511 1916-10-09 12 p. I. AND APGAR LINE (Inooufouatud in England.) Mail and Servioei PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Hoi<w>fd (for Europe.) Outward (for China and JapanI t Proceeds direct to Marseilles A London. •from London direct. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. (Service temporarily suspeaded.) Wireless Telegraphy fitted oa all Steamer*. u,iru xiiecanc r1,511 words
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