Straits Echo, 8 November 1916
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Title Section33 1916-11-08 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EASTjGENERALLY. VOL. $24 Per nnom. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, Bth NOVEMBEB, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 262.33 words
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Advertisement1069 1916-11-08 1 m m na for sale One new 1916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model EUPMOBILE CARS in good running condition. On€ second-hand two-seater morris oxford In good running order complete with Accessories. Intending purchnsers can hive a trial run *nd full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road.1,069 words
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Advertisement26 1916-11-08 2 DRINK RECOG m v MBY CONNOISSEURS AS THE JBcZ## Oti w ?a 5« BRAND ARKET SOLE AGENTS: > rw OTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.26 words
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Article1331 1916-11-08 3 PbrsONALITIE* IV THK DaBISH CABINET, L>-nmai k is the only country governed by journalists, says J. Walter Smith in Ihe Boston Transcript es—actually run by members of the Fourth Estate. Evory mao j ick of them, at one time or another, has wielded a pen.1,331 words
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Article677 1916-11-08 3 The naval portion of the article contributed by Mr. Churchill to the London Magazine has aroused the criticism that ha has propounded a d ctrine which in effect denies the validity of the time-honoured mixim that it is the duty of British fl ;et to seek out the677 words
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Advertisement504 1916-11-08 3 STRAITS SETTLEMENTS WAR LOAN BONDS. gearing Interest from the dat? of purchase at 6 p?r cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th Hay and the 15th November. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15TH NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent to504 words
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Advertisement37 1916-11-08 3 Children’s Colds. Why let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when i you can jo easily cure their colds with a .bottle of Cbamfce-Uin’s Cough Remedy' For s*leb) all Dispensaries and Dealers.37 words
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Advertisement632 1916-11-08 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 tonic restorative. Iron 'Jelloids'632 words
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Article1954 1916-11-08 4 A situation of great interest, and no little complexity, has developed in the American Pres dental campaign. It was, of course, to be expected that daring the last few weeks of the contest new factors would emerge and the chances of the candidates undergo a gnoi deal1,954 words
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Advertisement269 1916-11-08 4 WHITEMY, LAM CO, LTD. THE VALUE HODSE. We hold a Large and Well Assorted Stock of Men’s Underwear at popular prices. 2.000 DOZENS JUST RECEIVED INDIA GAUZE VESTS. fesaagprr a .v* wmssaFT r Mi,' w* V 13V J r,’]On*** ,v WaMM SAFETY FIRST ViV *VKJ -.\L/ y ObrFtssX, -V* k269 words
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Advertisement11 1916-11-08 4 For Children’* Hacking Cough at Night, Great Peppermint Care la 6d.11 words
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Advertisement53 1916-11-08 4 It Ncrer Fails. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy is all its name implies It cures diarrhoea and dysentery in either’chil. dren or adults, and the most violent cases of cramp colic or pain in the stomach B ive wav to a few do§es of this medicine. Bafe sure53 words
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Advertisement494 1916-11-08 4 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. He vd Office: SINGAPORE. rho undorsiguod has been appointed ag 0u t for the above Corporation, au* is now pr pared to accept MARINE V FfRF RISKS at current rates QUaH BENG KEE, 48. Beajk Street, Penan, «I PENANG SIN POE.” Chinese Daily Newspaper.494 words
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Article563 1916-11-08 5 A Serious Offence. During tbe trial of the Bikb Policeman, Gjagar b>ngb, charged with committing a ■prioua offence oi a Chinese woman at the General Hospital, which waa resumed yesterday b» fore Mr, Justice Ebden and a common jury, questions-were asked of the witnesses as to the state563 words
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Article39 1916-11-08 5 Sumatra Cocsilidated 56,353 lb, Bukit Mertajam 63,756 lb, Taiping 61,790 lb, Sungii S put 12 250 lb, Sungei Kayla (F.M S.) 10.211 lb, Hollandscb-Amerikau-Eche 454 000 lb, Si Pare Pare 22,557 lb, Nederland Lmgkat 19,537 lb.39 words
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Article334 1916-11-08 5 The Annual Distribution of Prizos to the pupils of St X ivier’s Institution w 11 be held on Friday, the 10th inst. at 10 30. Toe Hon’ble the Resident Councillor will preside and will also, on the occision, inspect tbe Cadets and Scouts. All parsons interested iu334 words
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Article434 1916-11-08 5 Preliminary Enquiry. The preliminary enquiry into tbe case against a Chinaman, named Wong Yang, charged with abetment of murder by causing the death of a compatriot, named Tui Pin Im, at Carnarvon Street on August 27, 191 b, was commenoed in tbe Second Court this morning 1434 words
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Article519 1916-11-08 5 The s.s. Kedah, which came into port this morning from T, Amoo, brought 22 s abs of t a aud 100 cases of rubber, The s.s. Peleus. which has left Durban, is cxieated here on tbs 13 h instant with 1,015 tens of cargo to discharge at this519 words
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Advertisement234 1916-11-08 5 f*J J c p a H u u ft (I) (0 z Z < E 0 3 Cfl 0 (A J < SCOTCH WHISKY SK Ns s\ "SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT" OIASOOW' M BLACK&WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR PENANG 8 KEDAH. ALLEN DENNYS CO., 6, BEACH234 words
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Advertisement329 1916-11-08 5 WZVi J Virginia cigarettes Wd ■u -6HOWILLS a lond^ W a.-» a ►w* rxtj yj Do you know that each tin contains a coupon and that the coupons will be redeemed by the British Ameri' can Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd., at Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore? SEND FOR AN329 words
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Article, Illustration96 1916-11-08 6 Publiahtd daily (except Sundays and public holidays) ax THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Ontetation... Postage Extra. y*il Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 ff n —an business eCTMiunicAtioM ehoiild96 words
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Article1487 1916-11-08 6 A correspondent forwards us the following extract from the Indian Patriot of November 2 Thm Emigration Deputation. The Madrai Mail, we are afraid, was not well-informed when it wrote that the Indian Member who is to proceed to Ceylon and the Fedeiated Malay States has not been nominated.1,487 words
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Article405 1916-11-08 6 Inspector Lucey will be proceeding home on long leave by the next homeward mail. Inspector Alexander of the Marine Station will relieve Inspector Lucey at Relau and Inspector Quinan will go to the Marine Station. In a private letter to us Mr. Malcolm Duncan, referring to the405 words
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Article127 1916-11-08 6 News has been received in Ipoh, we regret to report, that an assistant on Hendra Estate, Sungkai, named Mr. Gilbert Goundry, was founi dead on Monday morning with a deep wound in the temple, and with one hand clutching the trigger of a double-barrelled shot-gun. The body127 words
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Article54 1916-11-08 6 Latest Quotations, Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $88.60, buyers no sellers, and in London at .£lB3 10s. spot and .£lB4 15s. three months’ eight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following were thequotations for Rubber on Spot in London yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe54 words
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Article311 1916-11-08 6 (From Our Oxen Correspondent London, November 7, The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2/7 Diamond Smoked 2/6J A Malay named Babu, a lascar on board the ss. Malacca, charged with importing bhang into the Colony and also with selling bbaDg on board311 words
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Article959 1916-11-08 6 More Light Wasted. A correspondent writes:— "I fail to understand why the Municipality have not thought it fit even now ti light Burmah Road with electricity. This muchused public thoroughfare has still the old dim oil lamps and I think it deserves to be promoted to a place959 words
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Advertisement132 1916-11-08 6 DON’T WAIT and SEE, BUY IT TO-DAY. We are now ghowiDg a large range of Vacuum Flasks of all sizes. KEEP THINCS HOT FOR 24 HOURS OR COLD 3 DAYS. A real boon to humanity at a price which makes it popular with the masses. (ill r—--1 PINT SIZE 1132 words
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Article870 1916-11-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. PRISONERS V WAR MATERIAL. A Hf»»y Toll. LondoD, November 7. A Paris comniuo'que states: From July 1 to November 1, the French ftnd British forces in the Somme region made prisoners 71,532 men and 1,419 officers. Tbe material captured includes 173 field guns, 130870 words
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Article712 1916-11-08 7 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. BATTLE OF THE PASSES. Dobrudja Success. London, November 7. A Rumanian communique statw We repulsed attacks in the Prasova Valley. The enemy has been reinforced in the Vulcan Pass and we have stopped our pursuit. "Artillery firing took place all along the Danube. Our712 words
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Article424 1916-11-08 7 (Reiter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Mora Pritoacra Takes. London, November 7, 1 a.m. A Paris communique states North of the Somme we continued our progress in the northern part of St. Pierre Vaast Wood. Over 600 pisonerg were taken here since yesterday. It is confirmed that the enemy suffered424 words
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Article317 1916-11-08 7 We read in the Calcutta Englishman The time has gone by when the type of Com* Dulsory Servioe adopted in Ceylon and the Straits will adequately meet the needs of the D resent day. Men are more urgently wanted for the forces in Mesopotamia and Europe than317 words
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Article575 1916-11-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Regarding Ik* Laaao" London, November 7. The Tromp, mentioned as having been sunk on November 2, is not sunk. 8he has arrived at Barry. The Lanao was sunk on November 2 off the coast of Portugal. She was laden with a cargo of rice575 words
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Article701 1916-11-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Sttliaul ia tk« Coaaoii. London, November 7. Ia the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil stated that the Eatente Powers had inform*! M. Venizilos that care would be taken that Greek officers joining the Venizelist should not suffer in fu'ure at the bands701 words
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Article783 1916-11-08 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. A Clo»« CoaUst. New York, November 7. Toe fair weather foreciated (or N ivembsr 8 is regarded as advantageous to Mr. Hngbtf as it will bring out the full vote of tbs remote rural sections of the northern states where the R783 words
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Article88 1916-11-08 7 The following articles will be fuuod on oar outside pages i Pages. 3. A Country Ruled by Jjarnsl sts. N tval Doctrine. 4. —President Wilson’s Chances, 5. Tdo Assizes. October Robber Crops. Shipping News. Carnarvon Street Tragedy. St X ivisr’s I istitut 00. 8. —Tne Cdony and the War.88 words
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Article944 1916-11-08 8 Ikcomb Tax Qumtiok. It would perhaps hardly be in place, says tbe Free Prett, for us to congratulate at any length His Excellency on the reassurances contained in his remarks at the close of the debate on Supply, because tbit would imply that ve bad944 words
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Article53 1916-11-08 8 The following programme of music will bs played at the E>planide from 6 p.m to 7 p.m. this evening 1 Selection Three Little Maids Rubens 2 Lancers Marry Old Time Godfrey 3 Waltz Tbe Wedding Eve Coote 4 Two Step The Wrestler and his Hog Holmes o53 words
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Article936 1916-11-08 8 ESTIMATES AND SPENDING. Loahs ob Taxatioh. The Hon. Mr. E. Macfadyon writer to the Malay Mail I am glad to see that in your Friday’s aiticlj on the F. M S. Budget you ask that budget figures should be made available to the public in936 words
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Article1003 1916-11-08 8 Last Friday the Government passed through the Legislative Council the War Load Bill in all Hs stages. The Ordinance regulates and authorises wbat tbe Treasury may do to float the loan. That the investment is a very sound one goes without saying but the bonds confer also1,003 words
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Article378 1916-11-08 8 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram ADMIRALTY REPLY. London, November 6 The Admiralty states that the German Press is attempting to make capital outiof what it describes as a second Baraiong case One object is the incitement of American opinion against Great Britain and anotherof hading arguments378 words
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Article526 1916-11-08 8 Lirdon, October 7. The issue of thra9-year 6 p3r cent. Exchequer Bonds has startled a good many people and has shaken up even the City itself. It must have been obvious enough to all thinking people that, as the war continued, the Government would have to pay more526 words
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Article117 1916-11-08 8 WbDNRSDAY, NOVBMBBB 8. Penang Volunteers—Recruit Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. Thursday, Novbmbbr 9. Penang Volunteers Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 p.m. Recruit Drill, Chinese Company, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. Friday, Novbmbbh 10. Full Moon. Saturday, Novbmbbr 11, St. Martin. Government Holiday. F. M. S. Chamber of117 words
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Article120 1916-11-08 8 Pbnano, November 8. (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 Es. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay,. Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173} 3 days’ sight Private 175}120 words
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Article219 1916-11-08 8 Psnaxo, Novkmbbr 8. S. P. Tapioca $9.10 sales M. P. Tapioca 9.80 buyers Gold leaf 64.40 Pepp9r (W.Coast 3 lb. soz) $l6 1/2 buyers. Black Pepper 25.00 buyers White Pepp3 4200 sellers. Trang Pepper no stock. Mace $llO notn. Mace Pickings 57 sellers. Cloves 40 sellers. Nutmegs 110 s219 words
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Advertisement361 1916-11-08 8 WA.NTTBD. A BRITISH working gentleman desire* BOARD AND RESIDENCE with a nice quiet homely family. Address W. J. C. 5(>1 e,'o Strait» Echo. WANTED. Experienced conductor with thorough knowledge if Rubber tipping and manufacture, with a knew edge of eurrr y work if possible for healthv E*ta‘p, close to Railway361 words
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Advertisement11 1916-11-08 8 tor Chronic Cheat Complaints, W ood#' Great Peppermint Care Is. 6d11 words
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Advertisement38 1916-11-08 8 Children’s Colds. Wh? let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can jo eati’y cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy* For sale b) all Dispensaries and Dealers 338 words
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Advertisement55 1916-11-08 8 There is nothing more certain than the fact that WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE will correct that fceivy overloaded feeling which frfflicti those troubled with weak digestive powers. It is a medicine that has been tested and proved by millions of sufferers from digestive troubles. Sold by Dtspeosariea and Stores everywhere55 words
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Advertisement58 1916-11-08 8 Sunshine sod Common Sinst, Don’t doctor jour blood for rheumatism L«e an external application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. In a few days it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then natare will restore the rich red blood to jour veins and soon rid the system of this58 words
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Advertisement115 1916-11-08 8 PENANG AUCTION MART. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE to bb ]sold bt PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRIDAY. 10th NOVEMBER. 1916, At the abovementioned Auction Mart, No, 13, Bishop Street, AT 11 A.M. All that piece of land situate at Race Course Road in the District of Teluk Ayer Rajah in Penang115 words
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Article371 1916-11-08 9 The medical report for tlnC-docy for last year gives the estimated popu’ation as 776,444. The number of births was seven hundred in excess of the previous yra r a rise of about three per cent., whilst the deaths were over three thousand less or a drop of371 words
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Article414 1916-11-08 9 We have repeatedly pointed out that the two factors which will materially iofluencethe ultimate crop from plantations are those of labour and diseases. It is evident to all who are conversant with Eastern affairs that the labour problem is becoming much more acute, and large acreages414 words
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Advertisement1683 1916-11-08 9 WAR LOANS subscriptions list now open. VESTMENT (INCORPORATED in THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES OF MALAYA BY ENACTMENT NO. B OF 1916.1 CAPITAL $6,00,0000. Issue of Certificates of $10. each fully paid, !earin g interest at the rate of 6 per annum which together with repayment in full on liquidation is1,683 words
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Article173 1916-11-08 10 Toero urn many tilings that are still unknown about rheumatism. Most treatments of the d'Sorder are far from satisfactory, and though doctors reabzitbis, nobody is more ptinfully aware of it than the ■ufforerß themselves. A tendency to rheumatism one* e«tibli*hed, the acute yams are I'able to return wi173 words
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Article506 1916-11-08 10 The do-'.tb of Mr. Andrew Currie was not unexpected, as he has been in precar:oas health for years— half a fung The funeral took place on Oct. 5 at Higbgate Archdeacon Meredith. whos3 death is announced at the age of 72, appears to bave died suddenly506 words
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Article514 1916-11-08 10 Signal Honour From the President. A s gnal honour has just been conferred upon General Foch. The War Law fixing tho age limit for generals of div s ons at sixty-five specified that the President of the Republic may, by special decreo, abolish the age limit in favour514 words
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Article432 1916-11-08 10 Has German Buying Commenced? The London stocky of plantation rubber have accumulated during the last two or tbreo months until a new high record has been reached Imports. Deliveries. Stocks. Tons. Tons. Tons. Tul 3,223 3 802 6,882 August... 4.276 2,952 8.145 S ptember 5,380 4,362 9,163 During both432 words
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Advertisement180 1916-11-08 10 tie bodega The only European Bar AND Restaurant in Penang. Owing to increase in the Catering Department a now Dining-room (separate from the Bar) has been opened. A trial and comparison of quality and prices solicited. TRANSLATION. TMIE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to translate &ny document from English into Chinese gn 1180 words
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Advertisement515 1916-11-08 10 10. UFB WITHOUT HEALTH 18 LIVING DEATH. VE TAR Z Onerve food TO. rem.rk.We S' SS of defective nerve nd b a n .Station defective circulation, nervoua dyspepsia, tic or neuralei* influence!. prostration, want of confidence, general debility, premature decay low spirits, mental and bodl y P f ital}ty harassing515 words
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Article1174 1916-11-08 11 In the darkest days of the war General Joffre expressed his confidence that the time would come when the German war machine would crack." The memorandum of General Count Bixt von Arnim which our staff have got hold of, read by the light of the evident1,174 words
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Article823 1916-11-08 11 A Change of Attitude Ti'\e and marriage aro still the most treasured dream of tie busiuess girl. She docs Dot picture heiueif iu the future as the moving spirit of some great busiuess house, bwlying its fo tunes and its employees but sh) doss pic u e herself823 words
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Advertisement109 1916-11-08 11 EUM Protects, Preserves Beautifies all M/ C) 0 .0H ORi\, from the ravages of Weather, Inseet Fungoid Life. r > 0 7 i'll! I 'I -—-i Supplied in Drums St Barrels Light, Medium &Dark Sole Agents lor Penang, Federated Malay States. Sumatra &<Java G.H.Slot &Co, Penang. mm w c :uv109 words
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Advertisement104 1916-11-08 11 Diphtheria—Haw It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually coatracted when the child has a cold. The ccld 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 home and104 words
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Advertisement45 1916-11-08 11 Chamberlain’s Pain Ba m Jhero is nothing bo good for muscular rheumatism, sprain*, lameness, cramps of the muscles, bruises and like injuries as Chain» berlain’s Pain Balm. It will effect a cure in less time thanany other tieatment. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.45 words
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Advertisement767 1916-11-08 11 Have you a Rheumatic Friend Te.l him about Little's Oriental Balm* a modern emancipator from the achea and pains of the human body. No mere relief, but permanent freedom from the tortures and deformities of rheumatism. The cure has been achieved not once, not a few times, but thousands of767 words
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Advertisement1499 1916-11-08 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mall and Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. lomtvard ifor Earooe.) Outward (for China and Japan X KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) Foi Langsa, Telok Serna we, Segii, Olehleh, Sabang, P&d&ng, Benkoelen and Batavia. Singapore, Tanjong Pandan,1,499 words
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Advertisement270 1916-11-08 12 For Motor Car Insurance tou ounror do bittu tfa* The Excess Insurance Co. f,td. Aamirrs Adamson. Cilfillan A Co., ui. Incorporated in England. Commercial Union Issnranco Company. Limited. (Ikcojupobatjod in England.) Head OfficeLONDON. Eamtena Branch:—SINGAPORE. Fire, Life, Marine and Guarantee Departments. For particulars, apply to A. A. ANTHONY 4 Co.,270 words
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