Straits Echo, 25 October 1916
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Title Section35 1916-10-25 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14-. $24 Per /imam. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 25th OCTOBER, 1916, Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 260.35 words
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Advertisement1136 1916-10-25 1 H4L**AI A li 1 SSZEO NATUifil for sale One new J 916 and 2 second-hand 19 J 3 Model HUPMOBILE CASS in good running condition. One second-hand two-seater MORRIS OXFORD In good running order, complete with accessories Intending purchasers can have a triat run and full particulars obtained from The1,136 words
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Article1849 1916-10-25 2 When conversation fltg*, the wise host begins to speak of dentists or ghosts, certain that everyone in the room has bad experience of the first, has a theory or a story of the second, and will be glad to listen to talk of both and when the last1,849 words
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Article393 1916-10-25 2 Celluloid foe Wounds One of tbe worst terrors of the wounded I man in hospital—the often agonising dressing of his healing wound has been almost entirely removed by a little detail in technique recently introduced into the military wards at St. Mary’s Hospital, Paddington, by Sir Almroth Wright.393 words
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Article204 1916-10-25 2 There is a popular idea that most sickness is caused by a germ of the disease finding entrance ta our bodies through the food we eat, the water or milk we drink or the air we breathe. This ia true as far as it goes but it204 words
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Advertisement504 1916-10-25 2 NEW SHIPMENT OF TENNIS RACKETS h BALLS. Slazengers Doherty ...4 tittrn Mi r > m N n 2 Cl 'r r ir o o X 71 73 r 1 1 ho championship of tlio world has been won with a Doherty for 11 years Used by all the leading players504 words
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Advertisement31 1916-10-25 2 Your Mornng Headache will disappear after a dose of ?INKETTE> the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of chemiata, 50 cent* per phial or tv»fc tmt 7^^£ r i! r SsL^SS!31 words
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Advertisement410 1916-10-25 2 THE BODEGA. CLAIMS YOUR PATRONAGE ON THE GROUNDS OF Purity of its Drinks Excellence of its Cuisine Promptness in Service Moderation in Charges Scrupulous Cleanliness AND British Supervision. Banquets and other Catering Undertaken. Telephone 553. PENANG TURF CLUB. NOTICE. Tha Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Penang Turf410 words
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Article342 1916-10-25 3 [To The Edito* or the Strait» Echo.] Dear Bir, I do not agree with what Mr. Hope haa stated in his litter of the 17th instant to you and which was published in your paper of the I9;h instant to the effect that Chin* ese do342 words
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Article292 1916-10-25 3 [To The Editor, or the Straits Echo.] Dear Sir, During the Chinese Now Year, notices are posted restricting the firing off of crackers. I wonder why this is not beiDg done on other Hari Rayas and Hindoo Tivolies P In my district and I believe in many others as292 words
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Article142 1916-10-25 3 The fo’lowing are the teams for the Football Match to be played on the Padang on Friday next in aid of Our Day Fund.” P.C.C. —E. H. Sver (captain) goal; G. N. Burnham, E. H. Bulford, b icks C. A. Paddav, H. T. E irle, H.142 words
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Article147 1916-10-25 3 The Quarter Mile Championship Competition for the President's Challenge Cup took place at the Swimming Club on Sunday forenoon with the following result: Time. m. sf cs. Ist S A Yell 8 23 2od C. M. Henderson 9 3 3rd W. H. Threlfall 9 7 The result147 words
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Article1049 1916-10-25 3 I Oct. 21. By B&lanoe $16.234 07 Oct. 23, Anglo Chinese Girls’ School 130. 2nd Instalment Rick owners 131.50, R°d Cross Box No. 3 Vehicles O Bee 34.80, Warders’ Mess Penang Gaol 50, Red Cress Bex No. I Balik Pulau 10, "Soon Tak Wui Kun”1,049 words
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Article56 1916-10-25 3 Friday, 27th October 1916. Esplanade, 4-30 p.m. 1 March Semper Fidelis S'usa 2 Overture Taocredi Rossini 3 Two St«p Dreams of Rigtime Thu’ban 4 Selection H.M.S Pinafore Sullivan 5 Waltz La Barcarolle Fetras 6 Selection The Yeomen of the Guard Sullivan 7 Two Step 'tf'be Palm56 words
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Advertisement201 1916-10-25 3 -< 05 0 Id H 0 u B. ifl </) z < z < s 0 p 0 o (0 J < UCHANANS SCOTCH WHISKY f* s>§ -of \CKStWHITE SCOTCH WHISHV.- A>!E t LONDON OIASGOW SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING AGENTS EOR PENANG201 words
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Advertisement367 1916-10-25 3 Virginia cigarettes Bristol londo* m^ 9 fi A fxi rx^i fc£J Do you know that each tin contains a coupon and that the coupons Avill be redeemed by the British American Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd., at Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore? SEND FOR AN ILLUSTRATED LIST OF PRESENTS. Coming!367 words
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Article, Illustration94 1916-10-25 4 Publish*! daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Pbicb. Daily Local 124 per annum. Outstation... Postage Eitra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG” Telephone Not. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 313 XB.—AH buain-aa ccmmunioation* »h«ul<l ha to94 words
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Article1381 1916-10-25 4 Unless there is a remarkable rally between now and Saturday the financial results of “Our Dry” in Penang will, we fear, compare but poorly with those obtained in Siogapore when the final accounts come to be made up. This is not as it should be and we look1,381 words
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Article716 1916-10-25 4 A well-informed American lawyer, himself a Democrat, at present on a business visit to Penang considers that the defeat of President Wil*on and the success of Mr. Hughes at the forthcoming elections in the United States are practically certain. From Monday’s Malay Mail. Mr. E. C. Challen716 words
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Article159 1916-10-25 4 T.-night at 9.30 p.tn the above little band of merrymakers will give their ooly iin Penang. The booking at the Runnymede Hotel has exceeded all expectations and a good evening is assured. A supplement to the F. M. S. Gaz*ttt published on Satu r day contiins159 words
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Article997 1916-10-25 4 General Knowledge, The General Knowledge paper, set to second year students at the recent Normal Class Examination, interested us very much. Here is question s: What is meant by Income Tax Give any reason why it might be desirable to introduce such a tax in Malaya. (N.B. Ton997 words
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Advertisement197 1916-10-25 4 PREVENTION ZS BETTER THAN CURE. Cold is Icn limes dearer than a Waterproof Coat BE WISE. AND BUY ONE NOW. Our ’‘Gresham” Waterproof Coat, inado by I. R. Morlcy has never yet failed to give satisfaction to any wearer. Made from double texture watorproof cloth, with seams all sewn and197 words
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Article612 1916-10-25 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUMANIAN VERSION, Viulaat Battle. London, October 23. To-day’s Rumanian communique regarding the operations in the Dobrudja states Fighting continues with violence. Our troops retired immediately to the south of the Cernavozi —Constintz» railway.” Tk« Nortksra Froat. Referring to the northern and northwestern fronts612 words
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Article576 1916-10-25 5 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. DESPERATE fighting. HeuTjr Serbia, Losecs. London, October, 23. I A French official statement issued at I Salonika states that large forces of Bui- I garians violently counter-attacked the I Serbians in the loop of Cerna on October 19 The fighting, which lasted all day576 words
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Article21 1916-10-25 5 Still No Ckaagc(From Our Oun Correspondent.) London, October 24. Prices in the London rubber market are still unchanged,21 words
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Article668 1916-10-25 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Em»7 Attack. Repulsed. Loudon, October 24, 12.53 a.m. General Haig, in an official statement, announces: “In the afternoon on our right front south of the Ancre our lice advanced east of Guendeeourt and Lea Boeufs and we captured over a thousand yards of the668 words
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Article684 1916-10-25 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. VIEWS OF THE ALLIES. Viscouat Grey's Speeek. London, October 23. Viioount Grey, speaking at a luncheon t given by the Foreign Piets Association, f which was attended by the Ambassadors and Ministers of all the Allies, said that the j recent speeches of Mr.684 words
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Article425 1916-10-25 5 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. RENEWED AGTIVIIY. Steamers Suak. London, October 23. 1 The following steamers have been sunk Rabbi, Rieoy and Drafu (Norwegian) 1 Ans and George if. Embricot (Greek) a Danish schooner and a Swedish barquentine. Twelve of the crew of the Embricoe are missing. London, October425 words
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Article35 1916-10-25 5 Latest Quotatioaa. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $87.80, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $88.32$, business done (150 tons sold) and in London at J0179 15?. spot and »0181 three months’ sight.35 words
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Article189 1916-10-25 5 The following articles will bo fuund on our outside pages:— Pages. 2. —Memory Harbour. Painless Dressings3. —Chinese and Income Tax. CrackerFiring. Our Day Football Match. Penang Swimming Club. Our Day Red Cross Fuud Our Day Band Programme. 0.—The American Invasions.” Smapcre Races. Municipal Commission. 7. Est Germania. 8. —Spain189 words
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Article968 1916-10-25 5 MB GORDON BROWN’S VIEWS. [To the Editor ov the Times of Malaya Sir, —I read with great interest your report of the Central Perak Planters’ Aucciati< n’s discussion on the American "luvtHon,’* The Asrociatioa seemed, however, to doubt if they had di*covered an ad* qu >te reason968 words
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Article356 1916-10-25 6 PRELIMINARY ENQUIRY. Tbe preliminary enquiry into the easel a K ainfit Yeoh B oa TeaD, a trustee of tbe Bob Yeoh Kongsi, who is being charged with criminal breach of trust as a servant j t in respect of certain sums of the Kongsi s|, funds356 words
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Article171 1916-10-25 6 Minutes of a meetiDg of tbe Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the lUtb Oetober 1916. Present. W. Peel Esq, President. A. F. Goodrich Esq. Quak Beng Koe Etq. F.Duxbury E q. Absent. P. T. Allen Esq, Yeoh Guan Seok Esq. Lim E'iw Hong Esq. 1. The minutes of171 words
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Article924 1916-10-25 6 TWO POINTS OF VIEW. I i (I) Kuala Lumpur The question of the so-called “invasion of these States by American capitalist was, as our correspondent stated on Saturday, lengthily discussed at the meet.ng of tbs Ont.al Perak Planters’ Association. From the full report published by our Ipnh924 words
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Article1126 1916-10-25 6 Beyond the fact that we hare met some of the best representatives of American capital I who have vsited the East, we do not kaow I any details of the rumoured invasion of Malaya by American capital which was made I tbe subject of some talk at a1,126 words
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Article494 1916-10-25 6 THE ANALYSIS. Owners. 1st 2a 1 5r4 Da 1 C Abr.ma J Heah S.ee Leo o 0 0 IXE3 Syed Ali Alsagoff 1 o n n MrSchon 1 T o i J Martin J i f i Chan Wah Hem J J Daubeoey and Mr Hart 10 10494 words
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Article1259 1916-10-25 6 1917 Budget. i A meeting of the Municipal Commissioners i was held at the Municipal offices yesterday afternoon and there wore preaent Messrs. W. Peel (President), P. T. AlleD, A.*. Goodrich, and F. Duxbury with Mr. L. M Bell (Municipal Engineer) and Mr. L. A. O. Biggs (Secretary)1,259 words
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Article205 1916-10-25 6 Successful Gymnastic Displays. Under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. A.T. Bryant, Resident Councillor, the members of the Anglo-Cbinese School Union gave a Gymnastic Display at the Empire Theatre last night in aid of the Our Day Red Cross Fund. There was a large attendance and the205 words
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Article209 1916-10-25 6 Wednesday, October 25. Penang Volunteers—Recruit Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. P. A. M. Meeting, Ipob. St. Crispin. The Straits Sumatra Syndicate Ltd, General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 4 p.m. Residency “At Home” 5 p.m. Free School Entertainment, Town Hall, 9 p.m. Penang Golf Club, Ladies’ Spoon, Thursday,209 words
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Advertisement233 1916-10-25 6 bunnyhede HOTEL, j j To-night! To-night!! 7 TOM MELBOURNE’S COMEDV CO. I (THEIR ONLY APFEABANCK IN I’ENAKO) I 2J Hours of Music Melody Mirth 2J Hours, j DINNER at 8 P.M. CONCERT 9 P.M. J 150% OF PROCEEDS TO j OUR DAY FUND. (Weather permitting dinner will be serued on233 words
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Advertisement104 1916-10-25 6 Diphteria— How It May B i Avoided. Diphtheria is usually coatracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When time are of diphtheria in the ne gbbourhocd children tbit have colds should be kept at home104 words
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Advertisement115 1916-10-25 6 Another Special Night of Performance f BY A SPECIAL REQUEST THE JA7A OPERA CO. OF MUAR King Street Theatre Hall WILL PERFORM SITAMGAR 0ND E B thi patronage of tub members of THE JOVIAL PARTY WHO WILL PRESENT DURING THE PLAY 3 solid Gold Medals to the Stars of The115 words
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Advertisement38 1916-10-25 6 Children's Colds. Why let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can jo easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale b) all Dispensaries and Dealers. i38 words
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Advertisement57 1916-10-25 6 It Niter Fails. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is all its name implies. It cares diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adults, and the most violent cases if cramp colic or pain in the stomach give way to a few doses of this medicine. Safe, sure, always cures.57 words
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Article1570 1916-10-25 7 E. B. Osborn - By E. B. Osborn. At the beginning of the war the one thought in the mind of the Gbrmin people was— DeUnda e*t Britannia. That adaptation of Cato’s saying, uttered whan the I“Carthaginian fig” seemed ripe for pluoking, the text of innumerable discourses Iby German politicians and1,570 words
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Article293 1916-10-25 7 Further Increases. A F. M. S. Gazette supplement published on Stturday contains a notice of .the following increases in the import duties on intoxieating liquors New Oid Duty. Duty (i) Containing not less than 85 por cent, of proof spirit, per proof gallon $O.OO $4.80 (ii) Containing293 words
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Article135 1916-10-25 7 To conquer an obstinate enemy require* persistency and perseverance, It is the same with Rheumatism, the dread of mankind, which ranks foremost in stubbornness To eradicate it from tie system, you must use the iuht weapon. Little’» Oriental Balm is the only remedy that can overpower it135 words
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Advertisement358 1916-10-25 7 ASK FOR IT While Port No. I. GOLD LABEL YELLOW SEAL. White Port No. 2. SILVER LABEL RED SEAL. MEDOC CLARET ft 8 AC 1ti\c8 QUALITY UNEQUALLED Obtainable at all retail stores. G SOLE IMPORTERS. 'ss*r i r' «hS For Sure and Quick Relief lake Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. Dr. Cassell’s358 words
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Advertisement37 1916-10-25 7 Children's Colds. Why let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can jo easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale b> all Dispensaries and Dealers.37 words
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Advertisement44 1916-10-25 7 Chamberlain's Pain Balm; There is nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness, cramps of the muscles, bruises and like injuries as Cham* berlain’s Pain Balm. It will effect a cure in less time thanany other treatment. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealars.44 words
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Advertisement414 1916-10-25 7 e THE n London Directory >f (Published Annually.) d Enables traders throughout the World to y communicate direct with English i- Manufacturers Dealers h in each class of goods. Besides being a oomplete commercial guide to London and its suburbs, tho Directory contains lists of Export Merchants with tlie Hoods414 words
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Article906 1916-10-25 8 To tm* Editob or tm* Wettminister Qa»gtte, Bir, —In his reoent letter from the delightful old town of Pamplona, Lord Northcliffe tells us that Spain is full of Boohes, and public opinion is largely, but not entirely, on their side. This is natural enough if one906 words
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Article1200 1916-10-25 8 British Colonial Poliey. By C. H. Carrey, M. AuOxford Uni verity Press. 2s. W. net. Although the high and mighty potentates of literature have affected to despise the writer of pr4ci» t it is not altogether so very easy to write a satisfactory summary. The worst practitioner,1,200 words
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Advertisement667 1916-10-25 8 BAD BREATH. THE TONGUE IS THE INDEX. Your breath is foul. You do not perceive it yourself. You are like a person who is always among the oils and varnishes —you get used to whaic is to many people a most obnoxious smell. It is most disagreeable to those with667 words
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Advertisement60 1916-10-25 8 Sunshine ini Common S?nse. Don’t doctor your blood for rhrumatism. Us 6 an external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a few days it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature wiil restore the rich red blood to your veins and toon rid the system of60 words
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Advertisement362 1916-10-25 8 Penang Sales Room. TO BE BUT UP FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION On Saturday 28th October lm At the Above Sales Room, 38, Beach Street, AT 11-30 A.M, A new consignment of 26 cases Sodium Bisulphite (English make) packed in caeei of 1 cwt. each. KOH ENG BIN, 540 Auctioneer.362 words
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Article319 1916-10-25 9 A mkrican Doctor's Profmicy About Germany. Widespread attention has been aroused hare *av. New York correspondent, by 'rt, from Berlin of measures which the German Government are discus ring with the object of counteracting the loss of population caused by the w r At a meeting held in319 words
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Article401 1916-10-25 9 There has been so much speculation as o why the German Navy wan trying to get out when caught in tbe Battle of Jutland, and with no very satisfactory answer, that the explanation given by the French Admiral Hantefeuille in L'Homme Enchainc will be of401 words
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Article370 1916-10-25 9 > THE AMOUNT SUBSCRIBED. [To the Editor or thb Malaya Trifcuns.] Dear Sir,—ln July last I was empowered by my Committee to isme a special appeal for funds to wipe off tbe debt then standing against the Building Fund of the Y.M.C.A. The deb\370 words
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369 1916-10-25 9 i China is en fete to-day, says the Chinn. Pret» of October 10. It is the fifth anniversary of the founding of tbe Republic. At this time last year the monarchical menace hung over the young Republic to such an extent that in many369 words
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Advertisement165 1916-10-25 9 diphtheria —How It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The Culd prep ires the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When llpie are cases of diphtheria in the ne'gbbuurhood children tli it have colds should be kept at165 words
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Advertisement339 1916-10-25 9 WANTED. A PPLICATIONS will be received at the Harbour Master's Office PenaDg up to neon on the 31st October, 1916 for the I appointment of 2ad Boarding Officer Mar.ne Department, Penacg, 1 Salary .£180 p*r annnm rising by annual 1 increments of .£10 to £230 with a duty allowance of339 words
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Advertisement59 1916-10-25 9 It Never Fails. Chamberlain's C die, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy s all its name implies. It cures diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adult- 1 and tha most violent cases of cramp colic or pain in the stomach give way to a few doses of this medicine. Safe, sure,59 words
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Advertisement31 1916-10-25 9 3NT OTICE. PENANG AUCTION MART. TO BE SOLD or LET Nos. 229 and 23F, BUKMAH ROAD. Apply to LEAN CHONG II IN, Auctioneer, 13, ishop Street. Penanp, 3rd October, 1916. 499*31 words
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Advertisement326 1916-10-25 9 ESTABLISHED 1874. 1 THE ORIENTAL j, Goveruuiout Security Life Assurance Company Ltd ItcorportUd it Isdi*. BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE. J. R. Macphsrson, Secretary S.S. and F.M.S. Total Assets exceed $28,000,000 Claims Paid $26,000,000 LOW RATES. LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Prospectus etc, to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 168, Beach or Street. Peanang.326 words
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Advertisement59 1916-10-25 9 A machine weakened in one part soou breaks down altogether. That ia the case with suff rare from indigestion, a most disheartening complaint. If [you are troubled, turn immediately to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. A course of this medicine will place the body machine in peifrct running order. Sold at,59 words
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Advertisement1679 1916-10-25 10 P. O.—B. I. AND APGAR LINE (Ikcoepoeated in England.) Mall and Service». KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCMAPP1J. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) Fob PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for Ckina and Japan) Lings*, Telok Semawe, Segli, Olehleh, Sabang, P&dang, Benkoelen and Batavia. Singapore, Taniong Pandan, Batana, Cheriboi ivia, Chen bon1,679 words
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