Straits Echo, 21 October 1916
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Title Section36 1916-10-21 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OP EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. 0 $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 21st OCTOBEK, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 24736 words
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Advertisement910 1916-10-21 1 Il4££*Al yzED mml FOR SALE On* new J 916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model HUFMOBILE CARS 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 Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A910 words
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Article5788 1916-10-21 2 CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS History of the Institution. [The following note* on the history and present condition of the Penan? Free School appear in the Centenary number of the School Magaiine—an excellent number by the way—over the initials, R.R.P.] In 1815 or 1816 a proposal for the estab lisment5,788 words
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Advertisement171 1916-10-21 2 o o THE FEDERAL RUBBER STAMP COMPANY. STATIONERS, BOOKBELLERS, NEWSAGENTS. and RUBBER BTAMP MAKERS. PENANG. KUALA LUMPUR. IPOH ANI) All Railway Station Bookstalls. If you are Out for value we are In to give it. Ellwood’s Tropical Helmet, superior quality. Price $7. New Style of Gent’s Soft Terai Hats, colours,171 words
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Advertisement135 1916-10-21 2 MARBLE HALL. (TOP OF NORTHAM ROAD.) BOARD and RESIDENCE: for short or kmg periods; separate tables; large and ctol rooms. Mbs H. BODOM. ProprietressNOTICE. PENANG AUCTION MART. TO BC SOLD or LET Noa. 229 and 231, BUKMAH ROAD. Apply to LEAN CHONG HIN, Auctioneer, 13, iskop Street. Penang, 3rd October,135 words
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Article368 1916-10-21 3 tto4 p a ItUrlilMctl kjr Prtuti ui 014 Frees st tke Tows Hell. 415 pm Sharp. Group Photo of Old Frees at thr School ground D \Y SPOBT3, 1. 4.30. pm, Lono Tct Race 50 yards (Junior?.) Ist Prizi presented by Oog Boon Swec, Esq, 2nd Prizi presented368 words
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Article181 1916-10-21 3 NIGHT SPORTS 18. 8-10 p.m. Passing thi Lantern 100 yards (Juniors). Ist Pria presented bj A. Veerappa Pillai, Efcq. 2nd Prize prerented by H. R. Cheareman, Erq. 14. 8-20 p.m. Agility Racr 100 yards (Old Frees). Ist Prize presented by Yeob Paik T«t Eeq. 2cd181 words
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Advertisement65 1916-10-21 3 Sharp attacks overcome the trouble. Of colic /re very prevalent In this trying climate, and It Is well to know whet should bo taken to Here Is the knowledge to act on —Get a bottle or WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE Speedy relief will follow this treatment. Sold by Dispensaries and65 words
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Advertisement399 1916-10-21 3 “PENANG SIN POE.” Chinese Daily Newspaper. IF you want to mako your gords known to the Chinese advertise in the T’nang Sin Poe” whicn 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, Criieri om399 words
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Article969 1916-10-21 4 KINO CONSTANTIN* 15D QrIICI. Tbe canard about the flight of the King of Gresce to La-issi may be dismissed ai unworthy of cr#lence (writes tb® Military Correspondent of tbe Daily Newt), for whatever opinion we in England, with or without knowledge, may lave formed about King Constantine, we969 words
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Advertisement477 1916-10-21 4 NEW SHIPMENT OF TENNIS RACKETS BALLS. Slazengers Doherty 1 SB 0 r N m 2 r, pi n Mi O J PI 8 Prcssors’, “Ccrona” Davis Risley Hexagon 1 bo championship of the world ban boon won with a Doherty for 11 year* Used by all the leading players. Central477 words
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Advertisement106 1916-10-21 4 Diphtheria -How It May Be Avoided. D.phtheria is usually contracted when the ehild has a cold. The cold prepares the child s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the ne:ghbourhoed children that have colds should be kept at home106 words
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Advertisement357 1916-10-21 4 mmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmm i EMPIRE MOTOR CARS. Twelve of these new 1916 models—electric light self-starter M with high tension magneto, good appearance and powerful in M hill Climbing—cars due to arrive by s.s. KARONGA at the fll beginning of November, 1916. The public wanting a good and M reliable car are357 words
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Article1159 1916-10-21 5 (Br Tom Wright.) Freedom How have I set the ideal of freedom in the forefront of my ambition. I have sighed, as sigh the blind to see” for freedom, A.ways and chiefly, anywhere and everywhere, for freedom. My spirit needs it. ’Tis all in life,1,159 words
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Article369 1916-10-21 5 Accounts of the September Stakes teem all to agree that Hu*ry On won with great eaie. He is a very satisfactory speculation as a fire-hundred-guinea yearling. His owner has not bad the best of luck and even changing the colours did little till the advent of Hurry369 words
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Article85 1916-10-21 5 11th Sunday after Trinity. 8-00 a.m. Matins. 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion. 5- p.m. Sunday School, 6- p.m. Evensong. Hymn 285, Responses Roberts. Psalm CYIII Ra^s’k. CIX Smart and Ooodenough. a Anthem f.-om Hymn 167, Hymns 365, 368. During the week on Wednesday and Friday, Matins and85 words
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38 1916-10-21 5 9 a.m. Sunday School. 6 p.m. Public Worship. Preacher Rev. Donald J. Ross, m a. Hymns 14, 648, 224, 242, 516. Service of Devotion and Intercession on Friday evening at 6 30.38 words
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Article134 1916-10-21 5 Mitchell —Wong At the Church of our Lady of Sorrows this morning, the marriage was eo'emnised by the Rov. Charles Lettessier of Mr. Pdrcy Duostan Mitchell, of the Penang Rural Board, to Miss Caroline Madeline Wong, eldest daughter of Mr, and Mrs. C. L Chong. The bride, who134 words
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Article39 1916-10-21 5 Th 9 ftdlowinz are tbe particulars of the output of the R»nong Tin Dredging Co., Ltd. for the first half of October N% 1 Dredge 197 Piculs No. 2 Dredge 151 Piculs No 3 Dredge 356 Piculs.39 words
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Article63 1916-10-21 5 Church Parade, Sunday 29th instant, for all protestants and Roman Catholic?. Pall-in on the Esplanade at 5,30 p.m sharp. Dre.s —Drill order with Tunics. The Sherif of Mecca has issued a Proclamation, stating that all possible facilities must be given to pilgrims amd guaranteeing the safety63 words
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Advertisement185 1916-10-21 5 J < bi </) 0 Ui at m J M u -H 0. Ifl (0 r Z z < s o p 0 o (0 J < UCHANANS SCOTCH WHISKY SOMETHING TC CROW ABOUT £3 Bggffi s£w“SiSi X *XK? X OIASOO^* V BLACK&WHITE \'.ft T *•*■*'>. .-**r ALWAYS THE HIGHEST185 words
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Advertisement338 1916-10-21 5 I E -.w o f Virginia cigarettes vVD D.^H'OWillS b *ISTOL LONDON- 4 i s. ra LIS a wx% Do you know that 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 and338 words
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Article, Illustration98 1916-10-21 6 Ĕm W Pmblishad daily (except Sunday* and public holiday*) at THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ho. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Perce. Daily Local 924. per annum. Outetation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Po*t Free) 917.50 CABLB ADDRESS ECHO —PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 JfJ.-AD bu«in*M cpmmuni<-*tioo«98 words
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Article1362 1916-10-21 6 General Tombeur’s well-earned K.C.M 0., announoed by Reuter yesterday, *ynohroniae* with the receipt of further enoouraging new* of Belgian activities in what it is almost a misnomer to term any longer German East Africa. It also serves to remind us that, besides holding an important, if waterlogged, sector1,362 words
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Article972 1916-10-21 6 Remedy R««uireS. The wet weather we are at present experiencing is causing some inconvenience to the commercial and business community who have cause for anxiety when removing goods and produce from or to their godowns owing to the fact that the bullock carts and hand carts which convey972 words
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Article13 1916-10-21 6 Latest Quotatioa. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 988.25, business done.13 words
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Article690 1916-10-21 6 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. All-Rouad Activity. London, October 19. The French official report states that Bulgarian attacks north of Dodzeli were repulsed with heavy losses. The Serbians have captured the village of Brod on the left bank of the Cerna. British nd Serbia» Raporti. The British official report690 words
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Advertisement168 1916-10-21 6 G.TD. SERVICE. THE LARGEST STOCK cf Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medioines, Surgical Instruments, Toilet Articles, &e., &c. IN PENANG. THE George Town Dispensary, Ltd., 37a, BBACH STREET, PENANG. ARRIVED!!! New Shipment of the well-known JOOCOCLES ee if Fitted with Real BRITISH MADE Dualop Tyres Complete with Lamp, Bell and all Aooessoriea,168 words
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Article566 1916-10-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. all gains maintained. CovaUr-Attaeks Rcpuls«4, London, October 19, 4 p.m. The Paris communique says 11 German counter-attacks at SaillySaillisel were broken by our ourtain of fire. All our gains were maintained. We made progress betwsen Maisonette and Biaches.” storming sailly-saillisel. Diitrlplloi of ths Eigktiag.566 words
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Article773 1916-10-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Eacay Treaekc* Raided. London, October 19, 2,10 p.m. Genera; Sir Douglas Haig’s communique reports i There was heavy rain during the night. Raiding parties entered the enemy trenches near Loos and south of Arras.” Sligkt Advaace. London, October 20, 12.10 a m. General Haig,773 words
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Article566 1916-10-21 7 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. 'Fierce Figktieg. London, October 19, 4.53 p.m. The ‘Russian communique reports that German attacks south and sonth-east of Kovel, launched after the liberation of gas and under heavy artillery fire, were repelled. West and south-west of Lutsk fierce fighting continues. Here also enemy attacks566 words
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Article914 1916-10-21 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. London, October 20. In the House of Commons, on the second reading of the Rhodes Estate Bill, providing for the disestablishment of the German scholarships, Mr. H. J. King moved its rejection, criticising the trustees’ methods in carrying out the object in view.914 words
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Article1913 1916-10-21 7 1803 aa«J 1918. To-day is the anniversary of the foun* dationof tb) Free School, of the death of Captiin Light and of the battle of Trafalgar. As to the last, it is indeed well that we should be reminded of the priceless service which now, as ever, is1,913 words
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Article82 1916-10-21 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages s Pages. 2 3.—Pen*ng Free School|Celebrationi. 4. No Politician.” 5. —A Bolling Stone Oatbers Excuses. The Eoglish Turf. Tin Outputs. Local Wedding. Church Services. Penang Volunteers and Cadets. 8. —Penang Library. Singapore Rubber Auction. A M >mory of Trafalgar.82 words
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Article491 1916-10-21 8 New Books. The following books hare been receive 1 at the Library:— Transactions of the Third International Congress of Tropic*! Agriculture, Volume I. Fear God and Take your Own Part, by Theodore Roosevelt. Shakespeare in Pictorial Art, Ed by C. Holme. A History of Persia, 2 volumes by491 words
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Article226 1916-10-21 8 Singapore, October 19. At the Singapore Rubber Auction the following prices were obtained per picul Smoked Sheets $122 to $126 Good 115 to 122 Fine 113 to 120 Good, plain 114 Unsmoked 114 to 116 Fine plan 108 to 111 Crepes 125 to 129 Good 118 to226 words
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Article887 1916-10-21 8 The Admiral’s Last Faeewill. (By Leslie Robertson He was in the George, they said. From all directions the people came running as tbe news passed from month to mouth, and, before the steaming horses had been led away a cheering crowd was gathering in tbe High-street.887 words
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Article321 1916-10-21 8 Saturday, October 21. Singapore Bices. Center ary of the Founding of the Penang Free School (1816). Sunday, October 22. Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity. Penang Swimming Club, Quarter Mile Championship Competition. Monday, October 23. Penang Volunteers—Battalion Drill, Esplansd o 530 p.m. Recruit Drill, Cbincs3 Company, Fort Cornwallis, 530321 words
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Article530 1916-10-21 8 The following telegram received from Hie Majesty the King, has been sent to us by the Hon. the Resident Councillor, for publication The message from His Majesty the King to the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John for Our Day begins. The work of530 words
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Article124 1916-10-21 8 Penang, October 21. {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 2/4 27/32 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days’ sight Private124 words
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Article157 1916-10-21 8 Penang, October 21. S. P. Tapioca $8.30 sales M. P. Tapioca 8.75 sales. Gold leaf 64.40 Pepp3r (W.Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).516 1/2 buyers Black Pepper 25.00 buyers White Pepper 38.00 sellers Trang Pepper no stock. ace $llO nom. Mace Pickings 57 sellers. Cloves 40 buyers Nutmegs 110 s157 words
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Advertisement392 1916-10-21 8 Penang Sales Room TO B 1 SOLD BT PUBLIC AUCTION At 88, Beach Btrest, On Wednesday 25th October 1916. AT 11-80 A.M, Valuable Household Furniture COMPRISING Handsome Caived Dragon Chinese Armchairs, Tables, Toak Wardrobe with mirror door, Dressing table, Hall stand, Fane) legged flower pot stands, Dinner wagon, B’wood and392 words
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Advertisement45 1916-10-21 8 Chtnberlaift’s Piia Ba'm. There is nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness, cramps of the muscles, bruises and like injuries as Chamberlain s Pain Balm. It will effect a cure in lees time than any other treatment. For aale by all Dispensariea and Dealers.45 words
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Advertisement72 1916-10-21 8 With the distressing moist heat of this tropical climate one is apt to get a body cbiil, always most dangerous because the hrer or kidneys are affected, and with either out of order a diseased condition may be set up. J WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is the finest corrective of72 words
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Advertisement61 1916-10-21 8 Sumkiae iU Common S nse. Don’t doctor jour blood for rheumatism L ae an external application of Chamberlain’* Pam Balm. In a few day* it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon rid the system61 words
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Advertisement471 1916-10-21 8 THE Resident Councillor will be At Home at the Residency on Wednesday, 25th Ootober, from 5 p.m. Tennis. Red Cros9 Badges will be on sale. 515 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A8PECIAL MEETING of the Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office at 3.45 p.m. on Tuesday the 24th instant. Business.471 words
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Obituary417 1916-10-21 8 Obituary. MR. D. J. HIGHET. His Career ik Malaya. We (Malay Mail much regret to find in a mail paper the following obituary notice: Higbet,—Sept 17, David John Highet, M.LC.E., aged 53 years, third son of the late Campbell Highet, of Ayr, suddenly, at Hove, of heart failure. Mr. D417 words
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Article1263 1916-10-21 9 Amsterdam, September 18. Some Germans, remembering the obligation of total abstinence from strong liquors imposed by tho Moslem religion, have expressed surprise that of the numerous Turk visitors to Balia so few have ddined German hospitality in this particu'ar. Rather than such faithful Allies should In accused1,263 words
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Advertisement651 1916-10-21 9 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. H Ad Office: SINGAPORE. Tl,e undersigned has boeu appointed eut f,.r the above Corporation, ai_ 1 is now reri to accent MARINE V FIRE RISKS \t current rates. QUaII BENG KEfc, 43. Boajh Blr«et, Penan P* The Straits Trading Co.. Ltd. (INCORPORATED IN SINGAPORE.)651 words
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938 1916-10-21 10 What Sailoes Read Oft in the strly Dight— which rfficially begins with Star d-by hammocks.” at 10 p m.—have I bad to walk along the me-s-deck w.th a gait and posture decidedly unclerical to the view; it consists n bending double, with the arms hanging938 words
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Advertisement615 1916-10-21 10 WANTED IWO EXPERIENCED OPERATORS to take charge of Urge drag lice •xoavators in connection with Irrigation Works now under const nirti'n in Siam. Applications acoompatitd by copies of reoent testimonials should he addressed to the Director General Royal Irrigation Department, Bangkok, 8t»m, stating age, experience, salary riqiired, and wl ether615 words
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Advertisement57 1916-10-21 10 It Nter F*iK ChimbcrLio’s Cjlic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rsmedy s all its name implies. It carts diarrhcna atd dy«ente’_y in either children or adu tni the in >st violent cases of cramp cohc or pain in the stomach give way to few doses of this medicine. Safe, surp, always cures.57 words
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Advertisement197 1916-10-21 10 Huttenkch Bros. S COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR All kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of '’i v f Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE STERLING TELEPHONE CO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept ,7 and197 words
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Article1776 1916-10-21 11 Few romance* of the war hare engaged popular sympathies to a greater degree than the story of Colonel E Iking ton, who, haring teen dismissed from the British Army, enlisted in the Frenoh Foreign Legion as a private soldier, and haring served with such distinction as to1,776 words
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Advertisement120 1916-10-21 11 I FOR IT While Port No, I. GOLD LABEL YELLOW SEAL. White Port No. 2. SILVER LABEL RED SEAL. MEDOC CLARET 1 r QUALITY UNEQUALLED Obtainable at all retail stores. G. H. SLOT 8 Co., SOLE IMPORTERS. HJ ,9 \,v S'%.. VL Y £•> *s*' f&fr? >'o -CA •c; v,\.120 words
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Advertisement172 1916-10-21 11 To Correct Constipation and Biliousness, cW the complexion of blem sbes and 'Weeten the breath, use the dainty laxative They gently assist nature and will help to keep you well. Tiny but thorough, do not gripe. Of Chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine172 words
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Advertisement586 1916-10-21 11 Knife-like Pains, The «harp, shooting paint, ibe intense asonj of 8ciatioa, often make death preferable to life. The fiery darts that run from hip to heel, the sleepless nights, the cheeriest dayi—why not ttop all th t ao«l get back to health and comfort again Little's Oriental Balm <s tin586 words
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Advertisement1790 1916-10-21 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (Incoepoeatbd in England.) Mail and Pi W*\ Fo* PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL 8EEYICE. Outward (for China and Japan) fProceeds direct to Marseilles A London. from London direct. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. (Service temporarily tuipeaded.) Wireless Telegrapky fitted oa all Steamers. UOTICE.— All cabins are1,790 words
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