Straits Echo, 19 October 1916
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Title Section35 1916-10-19 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 £<r /nnum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 19th OCTOBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 245.35 words
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Advertisement997 1916-10-19 1 A mi) NAT BANKS. FOR SALE FOR SALE One new 1916 and 2 second-hand 19 J 3 Model HUPMOBILE CAES in good running condition. One second-hand two-seater morris oxford In good running order, complete with Accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown997 words
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Advertisement13 1916-10-19 1 VMIIiK fORlHRWlTStftU*? Kij wucn in iJTM «vs *CCT -»r um J5f S3 213 words
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1371 1916-10-19 2 Henry James. By Rebecca West. Nisbet. Is. net. Mias Rebecca West’s little book on Henry James is interesting and amusing, provocative and disappointing. She says some good things she says some stupid things; she is blunt, yet sne often elaborates her sensibility her style1,371 words
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Article585 1916-10-19 2 A Dutch View or Great Naval Fight. Now that both British and German (fid ciil reports on the battle off tbe Skager Back are available, it becomes possible to get a fair idea of the course of the struggle, albeit there are discrepancies in the reports585 words
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Advertisement471 1916-10-19 2 NEW SHIPMENT OF TENNIS RACKETS BALLS. Slazongers Doherty c/> r > N PJ Z n 30 (/> a o x pi 30 H The chani] of the world has been won with a Doherty for 11 years Used by all the leading playmi Central strung Black Out, weights 13, 13$,471 words
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Advertisement50 1916-10-19 2 It New Fiils. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Komedy is all its name implies. It cures diarrhoea and dysentery in either cbildren or adults, and the most'violent cases of cramp colic or pain in the stomach give wav to a few doses of this medicine. Safe, sure STRST Por,4l,byill50 words
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Advertisement25 1916-10-19 2 Chamberlain's Pain Ba’m; berlain s Pain Balm It will Iff Cham f.™ 9 “>u>ao T other tnJLSS?* ft,"™ bj all Dispensaries and Dealere. F 625 words
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Advertisement333 1916-10-19 2 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. n ad Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed QQ t for the above Corporation, ai_* in now r pared to accent MARINE V FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUaH BENG KEE, 43. Beeuk 8treet, Penan f Penang Sales Room. The undersigned is instructed333 words
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Article1842 1916-10-19 3 Me. Hope's Repit [To the Euitoe or the Echo I Sir. -1 My attention has been called to the > I leading at tide in your issue the 6th 11 instant and I should like the opp or t a °ity of replying to your criticism of my1,842 words
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Article162 1916-10-19 3 His Majesty’s Help. [To the Editor of the Free Press.] Dea r Sir, —By now most people in Singapore will have read Reuter’s message announcing that His Majesty the King has ss 000 to the funds cf the Red Crcsi, Her M«j>6ty Queen Mary also contributing X162 words
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Article81 1916-10-19 3 E. O. Dinner Dance. We are asked to remind our readers that admission will be by tickets only to th* Dinner atd Dacca at the E. O Hotel on the 27th inst. in aid of Our Diy Fuad. Seats may be booked for the diacer up till noon on the81 words
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Advertisement451 1916-10-19 3 WANTED GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH A TEMPORARY Boarding Officer for the Marine Department, PenaDg, ■alarj at $100 per month. A man with local experience preferred, HARBOUR MASTER 526a. PenaDg, WHAT IS LIFE IS IT NOT TO FIND PLEASURE THE Jaya Opera Co. OF MUAR Has Come to Stay AT King Street451 words
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Advertisement294 1916-10-19 3 Virginia cigarettes HO WILLS- 1\ B R*STOL i LOrtDO* Af\ fzvi dftf m Rk£J Do you know tha each tin contains a coupon and that the coupons will be redeem ed by the British American Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd., at Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore? SEND FOR AN ILLUSTRATED294 words
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Article, Illustration98 1916-10-19 4 Published daily (except Sunday» and public holiday B AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local >24 per annum. Outatation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone No». (Echo) 588 Printing Department 343 SB.— All business communications should98 words
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Article1395 1916-10-19 4 When we published some little time ago a series of special articles on the trade position after the war over the signature Periscope,” there were some of our readers who, disagreeing both with the premises and the conclusions of the writer, gave us to understand that the1,395 words
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Article519 1916-10-19 4 Old Offender Seateaeed. In the District Court before Mr. J. U Sugars this morning a Malay named Syed Hashim was charged with criminal trespass by entering Into the house of Mr. L. Hoefeld with intent to commit an offence. Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted on behalf of the Crown.519 words
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355 1916-10-19 4 Prbliminary Enquiry. The preliminary enquiry into the case against Yeoh Boey Sin, charged with falsifying accounts, was commenced this morning before Mr. J, C. Sugars in .the District Court. Mr. C.D.D, Hogan appeared for the prosecution and Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok for the defence. The circumstances355 words
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Article72 1916-10-19 4 Latett Quotation. at *O7 nr u etined is quoted here to-day at $67 50, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $87.75. buyers no sellers, and in London at .£l7B 10s. spot and jCI79 5 a three months’ sight. »u^ e^i rB oUBt!}%d Co. inform us that72 words
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Article993 1916-10-19 4 Caaote or Mrs. PartiattoaT The Figaro tells us that Hlndenfcurg, with a big blue pencil inherited from Bismarck, drew an inflexible line beyond which the British and French were not to eo. That line is already to the rear of the Allies. Haekary Carriage Seareity. There has been993 words
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Advertisement137 1916-10-19 4 G.TD. SERVICE. Penang and Perak Premier Pharmacies THE George Town Dispensary, Ltd., 37a, Beach Street, Penang. iB. Main Road, Taiping. 27, Station Road, Ipoh. ANDREW USHER Co.-s SPECIAL RESERVE O. V. G. WHISKY Sandilands, Buttery Co., Sole Agents for PENANG PERAK. J BECAUSE OP the Fleets’ success in limiting ti137 words
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Article631 1916-10-19 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. WAR.IN THE AIR. Artillery Activity. London, October 17, 1,55 p.m. General Sir Douglas Haig states that we w tered the eaemy trenches west of Serre otherwise there is nothing to report. Maay Msckiass Mitsiag. London, October 18, 1.25 a.m. General Sir Douglas Haig, in631 words
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Article931 1916-10-19 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. STRUGGLE FOR THE PASSES. New Positions Occupied. London, October 17, 4 p.m, Ihe Rumanian communique says that the enemy violently attacked our troops in the O.tuz Valley, but was driven back. We repulsed eaemy attacks at the Tolgyes Pass and at Predeal, the latter931 words
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Article302 1916-10-19 5 Major H. A. Iroaside. (From Own Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 18. The death has taken place from wounds of Major H. A. Ironside, formerly of the Straits I Trading Company, He was attached to the 1110th Brigade, We read in the French consular cables The Italians continue302 words
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Article595 1916-10-19 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Strkltti Stul Fait. London, October 17, 4.5 p m. A French official message from Salonika states that the Serbiana repulsed violent couater-attacks at Belavoda on the Cerna. The was a violent artillery duel on the right bank of the Vardar. Allies’ Attack oa Moaaitir.595 words
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Article702 1916-10-19 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Ailin' Stroftg Actio». Atten*, Oc’ober 17. French and Italian bluej tckets hare landed at the Piraeus and occupied com* mandirg points in Athens. Official Eiplaiatioa. A* hens, October 17, later. It is officially expl lined that the purpose of the Allied occupation is702 words
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Article714 1916-10-19 5 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. PRESENT SYSTEM OP GOVERNMENT Mr. RWaoiTi Motio*. London, CKt her 18. In the House cf Comment Mr. John Redmond moved: That the present system of Governme.it in Ireland is inconsistent with the principle for which the Allies are fighting and mainly responsible714 words
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Article101 1916-10-19 5 The following article* will be fiunl on our outside page*: Pages. 2—Henry James aid his Latest Critic* The Sksger Rat k Battle, 3. —Income-Tax Qiesti)». "Our Day” Fund. A O. Dinner A Dtnoe. 6. —Registration of Servants. An Iodian Christian Wedding. An Obstruction Case. Children’s Christmas Gift; Queeo Mary’s101 words
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Obituary53 1916-10-19 5 Obituary. Mr. J. Gilkooly M. P. London, Oct, 17. The death has taken place of Mr. J. Gilhooly, Independent Nationalist Member for Cork. Co., West. Mr. W. B. Oldkam. Mr. W. B. Oldham, formerly a member of the Bengal Legislative Cunncil, is dead. Lady Poaaoaky. The death has taken place53 words
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Article122 1916-10-19 6 Penano, October 19. (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 R 8 374 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 374 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days’ sight Private122 words
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Article1088 1916-10-19 6 A very coid reception has been accorded by European employers of domtsMc servants to the proposed Enactment for the registration of domestic servants to be introduced in the Fedtral Council at its next session by the Hon. Mr. Arthur N. Kcnion, who is to be complimented on1,088 words
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Article348 1916-10-19 6 Contractor Ford. Tan Kran Seng, a Cbi lese contractor, appeared before Mr. V. G. Ezecbiel in the Third Court yesterday in answer to a summens issued at the instance of Inspector Frayne for causing obstruction in McAlister Road with bricks, sand, and building materials. The accused pleaded348 words
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Article185 1916-10-19 6 A correspondent writes A Very pretty Tamil Christian weddiQg was solemnized at St. George’s Church yesterday evening between Mr. A.R. Mutbi ih Pillay, Sub Post Maste-, Tanjong Malim and Miss Mary Manikkathammal, 2nd daughter of Mr C S Pakiam Pillay, the Court Tamil Interpretar, Butterwortb, The185 words
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Article107 1916-10-19 6 Toe pupils of ninety-two Schools of all nationalities in Penang, and Province Weilesley, and the Bindings have subscrib-d 568.22 to the Christmas Gift from the children of the Empire to our soldiers and sailors This amount has been sent by the Inspector of Schools, Penang, to the107 words
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Article147 1916-10-19 6 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $2,853,10 Mrs. Trengrove (14‘h Don.) s*oo J Mis. J. A. Brown (sth Don.) 100 Mis 9 Harding (4‘.h Don.) jqq $2,860.10 There will be no distribution of work till Friday, the 3.d November. The report of the Director of Public147 words
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Article866 1916-10-19 6 The B. 1.8.8. Teesta, which is due here to-morrow from Madras and Negapatam, will discharge 210 tons of general cargo at the wharf. The s s. Teirssias which is scheduled to arrive here on the 23rd instant from 8 ngapore, will load about 2,000 tons of cargo at the866 words
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Article219 1916-10-19 6 Sydney Cum. R H Pinhorn Bye V G Ezecbiel G A Carmichael P T All* n A S Hall Dr C Henry Hertz 7 G N Saye j Dr J Gray 7 D M Miller C M Henderson 7 C B Redway W R Armstrong 7 T219 words
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Article345 1916-10-19 6 An Irish correspondent writes in mail week The renewed cry for conscription in Ireland arouses our curiosity; and some people have even associated with it the very marked prominence given to the deeds of Irish soldiers in recent news from France Every week now the Irish345 words
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Article197 1916-10-19 6 The undermentioned prices were realised tor rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their Auction Sale to-dav Smoked Bibbed J m 1 j riY* to $126 per picul. No. 2 Smoked Sheet $lO5 $ll<) V Unamoked Sheet... $lO7 SHO n Crepe fine pale thin and197 words
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Article190 1916-10-19 6 The Town Hall was crowded to its ut capacity yesterday evening on the p CC S* of the concert given by the Convent childr? in “id 0» Oor D.y Fund. Ool, room was available for late comers, F ro start to finish there was not a dull190 words
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Article174 1916-10-19 6 Oct 16 By Balance $10,773.17. Oct. iE. O. Hotel Red Crosa Box 13*15o’ Cricket Club Red Cross Box 76,40 “A r J J. L. L 50, C G. May 25, Butterwo'rth 26, Loan k Co. 100, Srmahau Lunas V, Kalita 2$, J. W. Haddoa 25,174 words
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Article533 1916-10-19 6 Thursday, October 19. Singapore Races. Jewish Holiday (Tabernacles, Eighth Day.) Penang Volunteers—Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 pm. Recruit Drill, Chinese Compiny, Fort Cornwallis 5 30 p.m. Friday, October 20. Jewish Holiday (Rejoicing of the Law.) Free School Entertainment in aid of Our Day fund, Town Hall,533 words
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Advertisement576 1916-10-19 6 WANTED rpWO EXPERIENCED OPERATORS I to take charge of large drag lioe fxcavators in connection with Irrigation Works now under construction in Siam. Applications accompanied by copies of recent testimonials should be addressed to the Director General Royal Irrigation Department, Bangkok, Siam, stating agp, experience, salary required, and whether married576 words
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Advertisement11 1916-10-19 6 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Groat Care 1« 6d.11 words
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Advertisement37 1916-10-19 6 Children’s Cslds. \\hy let the children rack their little bodies ia such a distressing manner whee you can so easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers37 words
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Advertisement8 1916-10-19 6 For Chronic Chest Complaints. Woods’ Great Peppermint Care8 words
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Article1122 1916-10-19 7 A Tribute to the sons Who have Shown us God.” To not a few of our leading novelists the war has been a sore temptation. After they had recovered from tbe first shock they imagined their occupation as defunct as i Diana s. But the idle pen1,122 words
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Article546 1916-10-19 7 What Will Hindenburg Do? Rumours are flying around like shooting stars, rumours of which circumstances forbid me to speak. People are looking dumbfoundedly towards the Balkans. And it is said Denmark is assuming an alarming attitude. It is even rumoured that Herr voa Bethmaon-llollweg is to resign546 words
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Advertisement755 1916-10-19 7 EMPIRE MOTOR CARS. Twelve of theise new 1916 models—electric light self-starter wit.i high tenßion magneto, good appearance and powerful in hill Climbing— -care due to arrive by b.b. KARONGA at the beginning of November, 1916. The public wanting a eood and reliable car are now requested to book their orders755 words
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Advertisement56 1916-10-19 7 OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA (in •obporated in japan) (Osaka Mercantile Steamship Co.) (MEMBERS OF POOL AGREEMENT.) FOR COLOMBO BOMBAY The Company's steamer Luzon Maru i c expected to arrive here from Port S»tttenbam on Monday, 23 d October, 1916, and will have prompt de-patch for the ab-ve ports. For Freight etc.,56 words
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Advertisement152 1916-10-19 7 Children like'Mellin’s /and thrive on it Mellin’s Food always satisfies. It contains in correct proportion nutritive elements which, when the food is mixed with fresh cow s milk, provide a complete and satisfactory diet for children of all ages from birth. Melliiis Food A Sample Bottle of Mellin’s Food, together152 words
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Article1939 1916-10-19 8 An Amuican Estimati. The following article appeared in Nsui York Tribune. It exhibits such an exact insight into the mood of Britain —such a real understanding of the British attitude of mind —that we are glad to reproduce it textual ly; A few days ago Professor1,939 words
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Advertisement146 1916-10-19 8 ASK FOR IT White Port No. I. GOLD LABEL YELLOW SEAL. White Port No. 2. SILVER LABEL RED SEAL. MEDOC CLARET 111 r QUALITY UNEQUALLED Obtainable at all retail stores. G. H. SLOT 8 Co. SOLE IMPORTERS. L>! a TELECRAMS UNITEERS.” PENANC. TELEPHONES: Office 731. Works 271. Stores 465. CIVIL,146 words
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Advertisement36 1916-10-19 8 Children's Colds. VVhjr let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner whee you can so eati 17 cure their colds with a bottle orCh.mfc.rl.io-. Cough Remedy. For bjr .11 Di.peo.irie. .ud Dealer.36 words
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Advertisement76 1916-10-19 8 Having to lire as wo do, under the burning tropical sun, climatical conditions render u 8 particularly liable to Colic, almost dni r f e ,D £i com P Uint The correct medicine to produce a quick cure is. WOODS* GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE, It is a wonderful corrective of all76 words
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Advertisement625 1916-10-19 8 Knife-like Pains* The sharp, shooting pains, the intenw agony of Sciatica, often make death prefer able to life. The fiery darts that run from hip to heel, the sleepless nights, the cheerless days—why not stop all this and get back to health and oomfort again F Little's Oriental Balm is625 words
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Article390 1916-10-19 9 P*iiTioif of Natives: Official Statement. TcDgraphic news received in the last few days from Netherlands India confirms the Government in its view that the demonstrations held there on August 31 must be regarded as remarkable expressions of the advancing development of the native community, and of the390 words
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Article448 1916-10-19 9 No Fear of Zeppelins, A GermaD.Dr. Funck Misoutcb, writing in Die Umschau, gives his impressions of a Lip to London. The Londoners sleep without anxiety. The city covers such an enormous area that one only hears of a Zrppelin raid from the papers next morning. Round448 words
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Article375 1916-10-19 9 Mr. Hc#m*s’ Manifesto. Sydney, S ptembtr 20. The following cable has been received by tte High Commissioner for Australia j— The Prime Minister, Mr. Hughes, his issued a manifesto to his fellow-citizens on the conscriptions issue. Mr. Hughes in this manifesto states After two years of375 words
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Article542 1916-10-19 9 Pan-Gkkman Attitude. Pan-German views regarding Holland form the subject of an interesting little controversy carried on in one or two German journals in tfco past few days. Dr. Juliui Bachern, a well-known member of the Cmtium party, recently contributed an article to Der Tag discussing the542 words
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Advertisement410 1916-10-19 9 -xV V \,r f V f :j. J }xi~-a» v.- j*' j>V •*V**-- f VL. ■■■■J. V¥ v i r+- j-» c < A U^ 8 V -5 U To)- Jfl“T i S n* v«3 ■r.J r 4 r 1 i WANTED SILVER BULLETS. IS YOUR NECESSARY EXPENDITURE ASSISTING THE410 words
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Advertisement58 1916-10-19 9 Harsh Purgatives, Salts and Castor Oil, are old fashioned remedies more drastic than safe. PINKJETTJES the tiny laxatives ensure the same results, but in a perfectly natural manner. They do not upset th" stomach, nor gripe, but gently assist nature. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial or poet free from58 words
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Advertisement61 1916-10-19 9 Sunshine and Common S ns*. Don't doctor your blood for rh uimtism U-e n external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a few day* it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore tho rich red blood to your veins and soon rid the system61 words
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Advertisement499 1916-10-19 9 NOTICE. r PHE Resident Councillor will be At J JL at the Residency on Wednesday, ucloVr, from 5 p m. Tennis. Red Crcsi Badge, will be oo sde. Home 25th 515 NOTICE. The s.B. Hong Bee, Captain H.J. Wilsher, is expected to *rrive here from Singapore and China on Thursday499 words
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Advertisement1837 1916-10-19 10 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINK (Incobpobatbd in England.) Mail and Passenger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe-) Outward (for China aad Japan) "C--y/ m ffig > KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.» (Inoobpobatbd in Holland.) Foe Intended to Sail. Stiamns. Langsa, Telok Semawe,1,837 words
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