Straits Echo, 20 November 1916
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Title Section36 1916-11-20 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. I 4 $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 20th NOVEMBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 272.36 words
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Advertisement992 1916-11-20 1 VitIZED NATURE for sale One new 1916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model IMMOBILE CAES in good running condition. ■f BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China One second-hand two-seater morris oxford In good running order complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can hive a trial run and full particulars obtained992 words
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Advertisement11 1916-11-20 1 m*. kJS'J’s milk*#® P^sskssss» fe* P«I °**_r+ JĔĔ 55- TS« H&5&5511 words
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Advertisement20 1916-11-20 2 DRINK RECOGN CONNOISSEURS THE L BRAND ON THE AkKET. X SOLE AGENTS: OTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.20 words
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Article1033 1916-11-20 3 Th© Insurrection in Dublin. By June© Stephens. (Maunsel. 2a. 6d. net.) During the E&Bter rising in Dublin Mr. James Stephens set down each day an 1 account of his experiences and impressions and when the rebellion was over he wrote a 1 few notes on its probable1,033 words
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Article658 1916-11-20 3 A Dutch Yiew The Blommendyk was sunk by a German submarine off the American coast on Sunday, the Bth On Wednesday, the 11th, the Government at the Hague received an official report on the subject from the Minister at Washington On that report the Government acted658 words
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Article346 1916-11-20 3 Tne prejudice against opening wide the doors of tha profession of m dieiao to women has shown a BurprUiag strength tvm in face of war and its consequent s, but recent events, show conclusively that the day of obstruction, so foolish y prclor£el, is drawing to a close.346 words
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Advertisement541 1916-11-20 3 Straits Settlements War 1 Loan Bonds. gearing Intterest from the date of purchase at 6 pet* cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15™ NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE—100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent541 words
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Advertisement49 1916-11-20 3 Accidents Will Happen. It may bo impossible to prevent an dent, tut it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chimberlain’s Pain Bolm is not beyond anyone's purse, and with a bottle ot this liniment you ara prepared for most anything. For sale bj all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement495 1916-11-20 3 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check495 words
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Article750 1916-11-20 4 Ah UaoiNT Voioa Fbom th* Old COUHTBT. [To thm Editor or th« Strait» Time» Sir, —As an old resident in the Far Eist who has bean a victim to the time immemorial system Have a Drink” and being in the position on the present occasion of a flying visit750 words
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Article270 1916-11-20 4 Rome, Oct. 22 A semi-official report issued yesterday stated that Austria-Bungary had already called up her man-power to a greater degree than any other country. The General Staff up to April had summoned 7,400,000 men and about 3,000,000 men were now probably available, includiog 300,000 still in training.270 words
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Advertisement312 1916-11-20 4 New Stock Just Arrived. •V:* List No. 8338 Ladies' White Canvas Tennis Lacing Shoe. With red rubber sole. $2-95 PER PAIR. Ladies’ Black Glac# Kid One Bar Shoe. With white buckle. $7-95 PER PAIR. 8337 Ladies' White Canvas Tennis Bar Shoe. Red rubber sole as per illustration. $2-95 PER PAIR,312 words
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Advertisement49 1916-11-20 4 Why It Sclh. CbambcrUin’a Cough Remedy is the larges) •ailing cough medicioe in the world to-day, because it does exactly what a oough remedy is supposed to do. It stops the cough by curing the cold, and does it speedily and effectually. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement812 1916-11-20 4 To Suffer or Not to Suffer There if only one answer. Little*! Oriental Balm has forever banished the need to suffer. Rheumatism, swollen, painful joints, weakened muscles, the most unbearable aches and pains disappear at the soothing touch of this renowned remedy. Just rub in LITTLE S ORIENTAL BALM (applied812 words
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Article106 1916-11-20 5 mm M m Piwamo, Novimm* 80. ,ft, «mrt'l «/<*«, *»“*> '^“•r^"tßa ßk -:|45 8 3 Credit 2/413/16 3 Documentary 2/427/32 Cakiitta, Demand Bank -Rh. 174 3 days’sight Private 1 Bombay, Demand Bank MonUnein, Demand liank 178^ 3 days sight I nvnte 175| Madras Demand Bank 3 day.’..Rht Pr.™t« 7106 words
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Article1011 1916-11-20 5 YnSTBEDAT’s FlKLD OfIRATIOSS. There was a very good tara-ont of the Penang Volunteers, the Oedets end thefiikh Police yesterday morning at the Field operations which were successfully carried out by both parties, and for th s great credit is due to those who were in charge of the1,011 words
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Article442 1916-11-20 5 Th* “Aoviicai Invasion.” During tbe efosiug Mbate -in ths Federal Council various masters *>f AOportauce were bri fly touobĕd up. Thus "tbs tfon*We Kenion said that another quHtton was tho alienation of aNWfcs of State land to Am a rh*ans "(br iSvbber-growiog. He believed the feeling of442 words
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Article239 1916-11-20 5 A Selanoor Victory. The Polo match between P< nang and So’acgor which waa played at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday evening ended in a victory for Silangor by one goal to nil The match was watched with groat interest throughout and there was a large attendance including H. E.239 words
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Article204 1916-11-20 5 The K P. M. s.s. eU Kock, which arrived here this moraing from Langsa, will be despatched to morrow for Deli. The s.s. Kum Sang is eipected to arrive here to-morrow from Singapore bound for Calcutta. She has 550 t ms of general cargo for this port. The204 words
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Advertisement318 1916-11-20 5 The Week’s 1 Events Mokpat, November 20. ip .b Cvmbb* 1 lub Tc«rdat. Nothhr 21. Volunteer* —Battalion Drill, B.« Coor.o 5.15 p B«ru.t Drill, Comply. Port Cornwall,., 5.15 p-m. WtvumDkJ, November 22. p*o*ae Volunteers— Ueortit Drill. Fort Cornwall* 5 30 p.m. THOR* 1 NofEMEE* 2.>. Pl!D1 ng Volunteer» -Ambulance Co.318 words
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Advertisement301 1916-11-20 5 RED CROSS. our'oay. YOUR DAY. EVERYBODY’S DAY. ON SATURDAY, December 2nd, there Will be held a Sports Carnival on %he Taipirg Lake and in the gardens, begtnBiog at 9 a m. and terminating at midnight. There will be sport*, land and water, indudicg foot races for adults and chi dm,301 words
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Advertisement382 1916-11-20 5 TUEiKISH BLEND. A particularly good cigarette at a very moderate price. GOLD, PLAIN AND STRAW TIPPED. Packed in Air Tight Tins. ALL DEALERS. >Wlili The Eastern 'Produce Exchange 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000 Auctioneers Brokers. The Eighty-fifth Auction Sale WILL382 words
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Article, Illustration93 1916-11-20 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) ▲t T*a v CETTERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Puck. Daily Local 924 per annum. Outetation... Postage Extra, llail Edition (Post Free) 917.50 CABLB ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 986 Printing Departnent 343 W.8.--AU bosineee communication» should be93 words
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Article34 1916-11-20 6 Wilsok —On November 19th at Caledonia Estate, Province Wellesley, to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wilson, a son. Nicol —On November 17 at Belton, Suffolk, to Court Inspector and Mrs. Nicol, a daughter.34 words
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Article1239 1916-11-20 6 Practically all the war news received over the week-end is of an eminently satisfactory, if not of a particularly sensational, character. The capture of Monastir has been imminent for some days past, but it is nevertheless highly important and should have an effect as far north as the1,239 words
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Article859 1916-11-20 6 Mr. J.C. Sugars is to act as Distriot Judge and first Magistrate, Penang. Mr. 8. H. Langston is to act as second Magistrate and assistant District Judge for Penang. e Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden has left for Singapore to attend the Full Court of Appeal there.859 words
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Article973 1916-11-20 6 Tke Pittas. Of course, by grace of the British w. we shall never come to such a pan h?' should we ever be cut off from the outaS! world and forced to live entirely upon wS we oan grow it would be interesting i! know what Malayan produce973 words
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Advertisement162 1916-11-20 6 DE LUXE LIGHT WEIGHT MOTOR CYCLE. Exact to illustration but with Touring Handle Bar. Price $275 only. Fitted with 2-speed countershaft gear $50 extra. SEASUN Co. Our goods are good all through f both the parts you see and the parts you don’t see. o o G «a Waterproof Capes,162 words
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Article629 1916-11-20 7 Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. rout of the enemy. Scrklaa Captures. London, November 17. A Serbian official announcement states i ••Enemv counter attacks completely fa.ilThe Bulgars withdrew to the Biver Bistritsa. We made 300 prisoners. .< The French and Bussian troops occupied three villages in the district ofMonastir629 words
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Article560 1916-11-20 7 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram Varyiax Fortvaei. London, November 18, 7.20 p.m. The Bumtni&n communique savs We repulsed violent enemy attacks in the 1‘redeal and Dragoslavele regions with heavy losses. We were compelled to withdraw slightly in the direction of Teniciulesti in the Alt valley and Stafanesti in560 words
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Article542 1916-11-20 7 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. NO SEPARATE PEACE. Absurd Rumours Refuted. Paris, Nov. 17. The Russian Premier, Dr. ..Stoermer te'egraphing to the Ruman ambassador in Paris, denies “the absurd rumours of secret negotiations between Russia and Germany with a view to a separate peace.” He says that Russia intends542 words
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Article186 1916-11-20 7 (From Our Oxen Correspondent.) London, November 18. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2/74 Diamond Smoked 2/7$ Says the Topicist in the Free Trets The death of Alec Peerbux makes a gap in the ranks of the few old stagers associated with186 words
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Article758 1916-11-20 7 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. BIG HAUL OF PRISONERS. War i* Iks Air, London, November 18, 12 55 a.tn. General Sir Douglas Haig in his communique reports: Since November 13th we have taken 6,190 prisoners. We heivily bombarded the enemy trench lines in the neighbourhood of Loos and Hulluch.758 words
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Article776 1916-11-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram AERIAL ACTIVITY. RAIJ ON MUNICH. A Rtatrkikli Flight. London, November 18, 1.45 a.tr. The Pari* communique says: Th*re is nothing to repott of the whole front except a lively artillery duel in the Saillisel region north of the Somme. Captain Beauchamps ascending at e'ght776 words
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Article87 1916-11-20 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages:— Pages. 3—The Sian Ftine r s. Freedom of the Sea*. Women Doctors. 4. —Non-Treatirg. Austri in Reciuiting 5- —Penang Volunteer*. Polo Match. Federal Council Item*. Shipping News. The Week’s Event*. 8. —Registration of Servant. Mala; a’s Min* Power. Telegram87 words
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Article631 1916-11-20 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram Londor, Nov. 17. A Berlin official announcement claims j capture of 1,500 Rumanians south lofI of tlie Roterturm Pass and 650 elsewhere on the Transylvanian front LondoD, November 19. A German official announcement claims I *hat German aeropltnes successfully bombed Fumes and tin631 words
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Article397 1916-11-20 8 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram Tkc New R«|«litioit. London, November 17. The new food regulations outlined by Mr. Runciinan in the House of Commons are publish'd in the London Gazette. They empower tbe Board of Trade to prohibit the waste of any article and to decide what is397 words
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Article387 1916-11-20 8 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 p.m to 7 p.m.: 1 Selection Orphee aux Enters Offenbach 2 Sohottische Go Bang Caro 3 Waltz Idylle Waldteufel 4 Gavoote My Sweetheart Sabathil 5 March The Absent Minded Beggar Hume There387 words
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Article813 1916-11-20 8 (R euter’s service.) Copyright Telegram. Fartker Siakiags. London, November 17. The following steamers have been sunk 1 British F. Matarazzo American A. A. Davidson, Norweoian UVvang and Torridal. Greek Stylianibelis and Joannis. Italian Giovanni, The Norwegian steamer Vega was sunk and her crew of 32 and 16 passengers813 words
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Article924 1916-11-20 8 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. London, Nftrember 17. M- Briaod and Mr. H. H. Asquith have jointly telegraphed to the Russian Premier! warmly applauding the Russian denuncia-1, tion of Germany’s violation of International 1 Law and treaties by claiming to create Polish State and levy an army, and924 words
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Article28 1916-11-20 8 L»t«»t Quotation». .1 »o D n un re i ,led quoted bere to-daj i‘ 5 91 Sf’ Slogan ire to« rild) 1 b *W d W fl?*28 words
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Article958 1916-11-20 8 Wht the Bill n not in Foree IN THE COLONT. In introducing the Domestic Servants Enactment inftrth* Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur, onThnrsday, the Hon. -Mr. Kenion. according to the report in the Malay Mail, [disclaimed any personal grievance against servant*, remarking that h9 had always been958 words
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Article355 1916-11-20 8 A CJtE AT %UCfEfi3. The concert organised by Mrs. 3. C. i Gundry Fox at Taiping in aid of the Bed Cro3« took place at the Town Hall on Saturday evening. The audience was not large, bat it and tba,performers had no reason to complain355 words
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Article524 1916-11-20 8 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. A Hague cable states that Germany has established a special department for aerial warfare. According to a Dut;h telegram, Baron Burian, Austro-Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs, has arrived in Berlin. An independentMinirtry for Food Supplies has been instituted in Austria. Baron Ro the new524 words
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Article948 1916-11-20 8 In the House o! Commons, Mr. Bonar Law jaunt'd .'Mr. Wf#l«wood that the Colonial Office tnfluaoc i was directsi to securing the Urgent possible man power from the Crown Colonies. And the jre a may presume. Mr. Wedgwood's question was probably the outcome of a letter which948 words
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Advertisement60 1916-11-20 8 K F*T«rit« Rib }»w». Toe golfer, the football plajej and the all round athlete know ike value of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, It is just the thing for a mb down after a hard game, &.U soreness disappears like magic and sprains and swellings c\ued in ogp-Qmd less time than bj60 words
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Advertisement35 1916-11-20 8 Early Co’da. Be careful of the cstfdp you take at this of the year. They dangerous. A neglected cold may mean a win-ter-long cold, 'fake Chamberlain'» Cough Remedy at once. For sale by ail Dispenses35 words
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Advertisement51 1916-11-20 8 Accidents Will Hawn. It may be impossible to prevent an deDt, but it is not impossible to be p re P for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not be* yond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle 0 this liniment you are prepared for most anything. For sale bj all Disyensiries51 words
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765 1916-11-20 9 [To The Editob of the Straits Sir, —I hare just Men the letter of A Sarawak Churchman under the above heading in jour issue of October 27. There is a saying that ''one storj holds good until the other story is told." Let us765 words
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Article255 1916-11-20 9 After a further rise to nearly £lB2 per ton. partly due to fears of a possible delay and loss of shipments as a result of the latest outbreak of German submarine activity, tin has been inclined to rest on its laure’s for a bit. Consequently, says255 words
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Article210 1916-11-20 9 Mott men and marl? all women toiler at timet from fPs of depression and low ipirita Thej cann t attend to butinett or household matters satisfactorily, and are unable to get any pleasure out of life. Eve r ything is a burden and a tax on their210 words
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Advertisement566 1916-11-20 9 'C DOC DOC DC DC7 J JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF ROYAL CYCLES. A FITTED WITH j DUNLOP TYRES. iff TITTED WITH LAMP HELL. L/ 0 0 Price: $53 nett. 0 0 LUCAS ACCESSORIES. P. A H. CYCLE LAMPS. CORO ACCESSORIES. PHILLIP PEDALS. BRITISH HUBS. PERRY CHAINS. PEDLEY TYRES. DUNLOP566 words
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Advertisement653 1916-11-20 9 NOTICE WE havo thi* day opened our own cffioe at R rm No. 5. Railway Buildings to which all erquirie* and commuoica*i jm should be §«nt. Thi China Mutual Lira Insurance Co., Ltd. Penang, 14th November, 1916. 588 TRANSLATION. THE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to translate any document from English into Chinese653 words
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Article549 1916-11-20 10 The report of the Bukit Tatnbon Estates, I Limited, staff that the total net revenue, I after deducting all sale charges, freight, etc., was £2,670 The sum of £1,959 was devoted to estate and general expenses on revenue account, £512 to London expendi-1! ture, £175 to interest549 words
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Article458 1916-11-20 10 Britain and the Dutch Indies. The latest news of the Dj imbi rising is contained in a wire from Sourabaya, which quotes the Djambi correspondeut of the Locomotief as of opinion that the Resident, Mr. Quasi, and Colonel Gerlacb, the military commauder of Djimbi, are to458 words
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Article488 1916-11-20 10 OBJECTIONS tj the Federal Excisb Enactment. At the Federal Council meeting at Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, the Excise Enact-, ment. 1915, Amendment Enactment, was, introduced on a certificate of urgency. I In an exhaustive explanation the acting Legal Adviser mentioned that the objects of the488 words
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Article443 1916-11-20 10 A recent number of the Bache Review, an American financial circular, gives some very interesting figures of the motor-car [trade in the United States, where companies engaged in this branch have become leading features in the speculative markets in ftet, the General Motor Company’s Common Stock443 words
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Advertisement10 1916-11-20 10 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods’ Gre*t Peppermint Care Is. 6d.10 words
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Advertisement313 1916-11-20 10 tvc me car ies ng ct, ion ion aal 2x,ny lif ber tee Deify be tor in int 186 ed nd ar >er ar be >m >er rs ut 3 g ay 33 be xn )0 a. o, >g or ly at m of r. id nat is ii< at313 words
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Article2026 1916-11-20 11 an Indian Correspondent - Nootral— Absolootely Nootba.l.” (By an Indian Correspondent.) A story is told of an inquisitive Briton I < who, anxious to know exactly what the real I < feelings of the people of the United States were with regard to the war, aaked a native 1 12,026 words
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Article439 1916-11-20 11 TENDERS are hereby invited for the purchase of the sole right to cut au 1 rotnov i Bikau (Mingrove) and a'l oth r trtxi growmg to the ard4s mentioned h rounder fir a period extending f oiu January 1st to December 31st, 1917. The tendeis will be received439 words
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Advertisement135 1916-11-20 11 ML** Ms? Protects Preserves Sc Beautifiesi all WOODWORK, from the ravage S of Weather, Insect Sc Fungoid Lifei W M > V*r i K*55* c T.. *V* <r HI'S. \VJ J vs '.vM «..-j-» Supplied in Drums k Barrels J Light, Medium &Dark_ So/e Aqents for PenaiHj, Federated Afalqy Slates.135 words
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Advertisement90 1916-11-20 11 Chamb rIain’s Co«|h Remedy. When you have a bid cold you want a remedy that will not oily give relief, bu effect a prompt and pernanent cure, a remedy that is to take, a remedy that contiioa nothing injarnus. Ch wnberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on90 words
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Advertisement316 1916-11-20 11 THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd. I*<or»orat«4 ia l«4ia. BRANCU OFFICE. SINGVPORE. J. R. Macpherson, Secretary S.V. an l 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, 158, Reach or Street Feanang, The Branch Secretary,316 words
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Advertisement1704 1916-11-20 12 P. o. I. AND APGAR LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mail and Pauentfer Service*. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (far China **d Japan,) t Proceeds direct to Marseilles A London. ******1 London direct, ttProce3ds to Marseilles and L mdon via Bnmbay. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. (Service temporarily1,704 words
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