Straits Echo, 4 December 1916
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Title Section34 1916-12-04 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALA/ STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. $24 Per /nnom. PENANG, MONDAY, 4th DECEMIiEIt, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. > No. 284;34 words
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Advertisement1014 1916-12-04 1 IMWAIJ) u as* I I&ED NATUifis (BANKS. for sale O D e D ew 1916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model EUPHOBILE CAES in good running condition. One second-hand two-seater MORRIS OXFORD In good running order, complete with Accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run nnd full particulars obtained from1,014 words
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Advertisement36 1916-12-04 2 DRINK wm i» Sr, F.iVU W* f ip mi im i m i '"4a I RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE a SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.36 words
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Article1224 1916-12-04 3 The Thunderbolts or War A humorous paragrapher in a daily paper has said that the art of war is artillery,” and this appears to be literally true, for without its powerful artillery, against which Belgium and France had nothing to oppose, the great advance of Germany in the1,224 words
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Article819 1916-12-04 3 With regard to the recent decision of the Board of R-feries appointed under the Excess Profits tix, more particularly in reference to rubber plantation companies, it may bo pointed out that in so far as the most prosperous companies go free the decision would apparently bo the means819 words
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Advertisement627 1916-12-04 3 Straits Settlements War 1 Loan Bonds. Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per 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—IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent627 words
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Advertisement10 1916-12-04 3 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Greit Peppermint C*re 1». 6d10 words
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Advertisement440 1916-12-04 3 Lassitude is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, which affects equally men, women and children, and it is most important that these signs of a run-down condition be not neglected. Negiect may easily lead to more serious ailments. Therefore if you are feeling exhausted, slack and depressed, don t delay,440 words
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Article1604 1916-12-04 4 Horace Hutchinson - By Horace Hutchinson. No great deal of golf, although its amount appears to increase, is being played at home J duiiog these stressful times of war, but if all that we hear be true a great deal of golf is being talked in the trenches. It1,604 words
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Article487 1916-12-04 4 On the grounds of the Dindings Recreation Club at Lumut a cricket match was played on the 26th inst. between the Dindings Recreation Club and Mr. Hewett’s team from Sungei Wangbie. It resulted in a victory for the Club by twelve runs. R. E. Gread (41)487 words
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Advertisement435 1916-12-04 4 Blankets. Sheets. WITNEY BLANKETS. Single bed size, all pure woo), shrunk, light tropical weight. Size 54 by 7 5 ins. Price $5-95 each. Heavy weight all pure wool Witney Blankets, thoroughly shrunk. Size 74 by 102 ins, Pr.ce $7-95 each. Special Tropical Blankets. Very light weight white cotton blankets; these435 words
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Advertisement10 1916-12-04 4 Fur Chronic Chest Complaint!», Woods' Great Peppermiut Cure Is. 6d10 words
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Advertisement711 1916-12-04 4 Do you Suffer with Rheumatism Has this terrible, nerve-racking ailment fastened itself upon you? j> los* hope. Here's succour for you Little’s Oriental Balm has cu.ed r fl< sands of inveterate chronic cases ofRh° matism—among them hundreds of that were pronounced hopeless by Through this wonderful remedy have abandoned their711 words
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Article409 1916-12-04 5 [To the Editor of thr Straits Echo Dear Sir, I would (atecm it a favour if you could see your way to publishing this letter together the attached list of subscribers: Office cf the Superintendent of Posts and Telegraphs. Perak, F.M 8„ TaipiDg, 16 b November, 1916.409 words
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Article93 1916-12-04 5 The Annual Sale of Work of the Ministering Cjiidreu’s League will be held at T iwr Hall on D.ccmlor 7, at 430 p.m. Tae B-ziar will be opened by the R sident G uncillor. A further sum ob£ll,his b en forwarded to tho Treasur r of “British93 words
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Article410 1916-12-04 5 Ayer Kuu ng (P.M.8.) 78,500 l*', Biai* wall (F.M 8.) 46,630 lb, Chersonese (F.M.8.) 65 855 lb, Denuitt mn (Krim P.M.S) 57,450 lb, H.gb’anls Lowlands 129,515 lb. K abang 24,00 J lb, Sungei Kriin 73,710 lb, Kiim Rubber Plantations 27,007 lb. Sungei Way (S-lm-gir) 48.874 Ib, K.M.3410 words
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Article930 1916-12-04 5 A Cbinam ip, n ined Cbeah Hun Seng, wa* this moinirg brought up before Mo g H Dai gaton in the S*cond Court, charged with I cheating in reep ct of $40, $2 and $8. the pr pel(y Of Chcah Tat Tob, Clew Tit Eeand cboj Jin Jeok930 words
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Article54 1916-12-04 5 The output of K-impong Kimunting Tin Dredging L'd. for the month of November txy c No, 1. N0.;2. Dredge. Dredge. Hours run 604 594 Cubii Yards tr. ated ...87,000 96.010 Total Picul* 1,312 Raised on sale ...871.230.00 The output (f the Ayer Wt-ng Mine for the month of54 words
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Article40 1916-12-04 5 {From Our Oven Correspondent.') L ndoo. December 1. The prices in the London Rubber Market tc-day were Pale Crepe 2/lOj Diamcnd Smoked 2/TOj Louden, December 2. Toe pr ers in the London Rubber M»rket to-day were unchanged.40 words
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Advertisement955 1916-12-04 5 NOTICE. SELLAR. MURRAY Co. entered into WANTED. \Ve Imve arrangement with Messrs•»inn*. Hnrb.v, X C'o.. I.td., „f Unlaeca. I.omlon, SingaSerenilmn, .1 oho re pore Haiirii and tluar. whereby our interests will beacqulre,l |,> lliat llrni as from 1st January. I »11, and from lli,it date our business will Im‘ carried955 words
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Advertisement343 1916-12-04 5 r TURKISH BLEND. A particularly good cigarette at a very moderate price. GOLD, PLAIN AND STRAW TIPPED. Packed in Air Tight Tins. ALL DEALERS. Corning! Coming Comind f r r Universal Great Circai Se iil P^o'c-play T oX hc adventu res of Peg OThe Ring lndUreG eiiisition of the Picture343 words
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Article, Illustration95 1916-12-04 6 Pmblishad daily (except Sundays and pablic holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. To. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Ontstation... Postage Extra. Hail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 jf g—All business communications should be95 words
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Article1272 1916-12-04 6 Much more than the Chancel raid, which is warmly discussed in the mail papers, the failure of the Allies to render prompt and ffectivo sil to Rumania has, we believe, ontributed to that popular dissatisfaction with the Government that finds 6uch startling reflection in the cables this1,272 words
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Article870 1916-12-04 6 Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, c.m a baa resigned hia aeat on the Chinese Advisory Board, Singapore. Mr. L. M. Bell is appointed a member of the board appointed under the Muhammadan and Hindu Endowments Ordinance 1905, for Penang. Mr. H. G. Sirwar, Registrar, Supreme Court, Penang, has870 words
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Article962 1916-12-04 6 Russia's Reward, A question hitherto strictly tabooed h, general consent is released ’’—in t h language of the cinema—by the cable th] 8 morning given the Russian Premier’s r' marks in the Duma on the future of Con stantinople and the Dardanelles. t?' Russians at Constantinople” long formed962 words
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Advertisement195 1916-12-04 6 SPECIAL SHOW OF THIS SEASON'S SMARTEST HATS o: r Ladies’ Beautifully trimmed Hats Chiffon and Flowers, a large selection in stock, From $2-75 each. Children’s well trimmed Bats, Fancy Crinoline and Flowers. Price $l-90. Boy’s Fashionable Felt Hats, all shades and sizes. Price $l-90. Write for our Christmas Catalogue of195 words
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Article1376 1916-12-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. LLOYD GEORGE v. ASQUITH. A NEW COMBINATION. A Pises For Sir E. Garnon, London, Docember 2 Tbe newspapers are full of rumours of CaDinet re-construction. They declare that at least the War Council mil be reduced and reconstituted and that g, r Edward Carson1,376 words
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Article1125 1916-12-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. TROOP 3 LANDED AT ATHENS. FIGHTING IN THE STREETS. I A Near Thing. London, December 1, 8.20 p.m. A telegram from Athens dated December 1 states that a detachment of Allied troops landed at the Piraeus at three o’clock this morning, Paale1,125 words
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Article24 1916-12-04 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $93.10, business donp, aDd in Singapore (refined) at $93.65, business done (230 tons told).24 words
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Article80 1916-12-04 7 The following articles will ba found cn our outside pages Pages. 3.—Big Gun?. Rubber Taxation. 4—A Riddie foe Golfers. Sport at The Dindiogs. 5. —Belgian Relief Fund. Novemb r Robber Crops. M. C L Swindler Siutenctd. Tin Outputs. 8. —Telegrams. Straits Chinese and Our Day. To-night’s Bitd Programme. Supreme80 words
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Article623 1916-12-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUSSO-RUM 4MAN RALLY. Au»t>ia& Claims» London, December 2. An Austrian communique claims that the Austrians broke the Rumanian resistance south-east of Peteati and south and east of Kimpolung and captured many thousands of men and a large quant ty of guns and material. It623 words
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Article630 1916-12-04 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FURIOUS FIGH TING. Rimitti at Kirltdtbi, LonJ n, Djciinber 2, 7 20 p.uo. A cable from Petrograd states that according to private advices the Russians, after fighting their way across the intervening he gkt=, gained a fooling ia Kirledala whore furious stiee 1 fightiag630 words
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Article75 1916-12-04 8 Monday, December 4 Penang Volunteer—Battalion Drill, Esplanade 5 30 p in Town Band, Esplanade. Tuesday, November 5. Penang Volunteers—Battalion Drill, Race Course 5,15 p in. Wbdnehday, November 6. Penang Volunteers—Recruit Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5 30 p.m. Town Band, Esplanade. St. Nicholas. Thursday, December 7. Penang Volunteers Ambulance75 words
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Article120 1916-12-04 8 Pknano, December 4. (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 170 Bombay, Demand Bank Ir 4 Moulmein, Demand Hank .731 3 days’ sight120 words
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Article781 1916-12-04 8 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. URGENT NECESSITY EMPHA9ISEO. Mr. Htidmot at Northampton. London, December 2. Mr. A Handersm, Minister of Pensions, speaking at North-unptoD, 6aid that we should cba’lertge the German civilian compulsion and organise cur entire manhood and womanhood for purposes of the war. Let us cease from781 words
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Article646 1916-12-04 8 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Farther Sinkings. Lis Palmie, December 1. The Dutch steamer Kediri has been sunk. The crew of 47 were saved. London, Dec. 2 The Kediri which was sunk, was a Rotterdam Lloyd liner which was proceeding home from the Dutch East Indies. It is646 words
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Article779 1916-12-04 8 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. REICHSTAG AND COMPULSION. Socialist Protests. Amsterdam, D,c'int>r 3. The R.icbstag baa passed tbe third reading of tbe Civilian Compulsion Bill by 235 votes to 19 after a heated discussion, a section of tke Socialist s denouncing tbe enslavement of workmen and deportations of779 words
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Article715 1916-12-04 8 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Hague, December 1. The Finance Minister has resigned owing to the First Chamber's rejection of tbe Inheritance Tax. Australia and the War Melbourne, December 1 During the debate on the vote of nonconfidecci in tl e Government Mr. Hughes said that the Government715 words
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Article292 1916-12-04 8 Slight Damage Tbe roc fof the Supreme Court caught fire shortly after midnight last night, hut fortunately the blszawas seen in time a u J the Fire B igade summoned. The cauio cf the fire was due to cinders and piic s of burning papar from the292 words
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Article103 1916-12-04 8 Ia a letter to the Straits Chinese British Association, tho Hon. Mr. F. S. James, c.m.g. Chairmin of the Main Committee of the Red Cross Fund, thanks all those Chinese ladies aod gentlemen through whose rffoite and generosity the functions organised by the Association have103 words
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Article122 1916-12-04 8 Says Saturday’s Straits Times; Inward bound steamers from China report very heavy weather in the China Sea. The Tatomi Maru, which left here a few days ago, encountered such severe storms that she bad t> put back to Singapore in order to rep’eoish her bunkers, Supping on the East122 words
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Article288 1916-12-04 8 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 p.m to 7 p.m 1 Selection Crown Diamonds Aubar 2 Two Stop My Little Black Sweetheart Frederiksen 3 Waltz Wedding Chimes Wiegtndj 4 Polka May Blossom Miiiward 5 March Maritana Riv ere288 words
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Advertisement592 1916-12-04 8 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed ageu* jor the above Corporation, an* is now pre pared to accept MARINE V FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUaH beng kee, 43. Beajh 8 treat, Penan; he primary object of life insurance PROTECTION and policies592 words
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Advertisement31 1916-12-04 8 JUST ARRIVED OXO-GAS LAMPS THE MOST BRILLIANT, IMPLES AND ECONOMICAL LI6HT 300 Candle Power Burn Kerosine Oil THE LIGHT for Factories and Estate Bungalows. 'Phone 661. J HEIM, 2, Railway Building31 words
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Advertisement60 1916-12-04 8 A Favorite R«b Down. The golfer, the football and the all plaver round athlete know the value of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, It is just the thing fora rub down after a bard game, A. 11 soreness disappears like magic and sprains and spellings are cured in one*third less time than60 words
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Article1597 1916-12-04 9 FINANCIAL Statement. The subscriptions tre nearly all to band 1 with tbe Treasmer and the following is a list of tbe collections, tbe total balnea to date being $11,355 55. t Thu following is the Financial Statement of the Our Day account at Sungei Patani up1,597 words
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Advertisement746 1916-12-04 9 Mi' ■Hi.illlllwill I m Your Baby is growing every day That is why his food is ail important. Pat 0. m m A week of wrong feeding results in indigestion and a loss of weight and vitality which takes weeks of proper feeding to put right. Baby should, of course,746 words
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Advertisement88 1916-12-04 9 Chamberlain's Cough Ready. When you have a bid cold you want a rem< dy that will not oily give relief, bu‘ efftet prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasait to tab», a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on nature’s88 words
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Advertisement495 1916-12-04 9 BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA AND STUBBORN COUCHS CURED BY Veno's Lightning Cough Cure Vino's Lgblning Cough Cura as speedily relieve* and a* readily cu ei these uii re serious Bronchial Trouble b as tho everyday cough or cold. Cures n* surely a* water quenches fire. \eao's i< cot a mere haphazard mixture495 words
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Article1058 1916-12-04 10 A JoURNET BT HOUSE-BOAT. In former centuries, says a wtit-ir in tbe North China Herald, the wat r from the Huai river bann crossed Kiaogsu provirce at Huaian. The Grand CaDal intersecting this current has gradually built up the water level west of the canal1,058 words
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Article992 1916-12-04 10 Correspondents in our contemporaries* particularly in the Federated Malay States, any time during tbe past twelve months have called attention not so much to the frequency of attacks on planters by gang robbers or employees —for they have not in reality been very frequent —but rather to992 words
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Advertisement49 1916-12-04 10 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is uot impossible to be prepared or it. Cb3mberlain 3 Pain Balm is not be* ytnd anyone’s purse, and with a bottla of this bn,memt yen are prepared for most Dealels** r 6 f Dispensaries and49 words
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Advertisement326 1916-12-04 10 WHEN BUYING MANILA CIGARS Be careful to see that the box hears the trade mark as shewn below: LONDRES. HIGH LIFE IN THE EAST. REINA VICTORIAS. CORTADO FINO. ~V* yertt'ffr sR Snr s i v';' a»: -s •V fSfe *>•- W>V3? s v= ft ;K r*«£2*3 .?%)> f s i326 words
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Article1438 1916-12-04 11 **lf we are to approach peace in a proper ■pirit,” said Lord Grey recently “it can only be by recalling, and never for one moment forgetting, what was the real cause of the war. And he went on to explain why in his judgment the notion that1,438 words
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Article590 1916-12-04 11 Are Women Slackers Pitfalls of Ignorant Criticism. There ate always two sides to ovoiy question. Sometimes there are more. An attack has been made recently on women, who have fceia violemly described as shameless slackers. This sort of thing is vary to do, and on the face of it there590 words
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Article173 1916-12-04 11 Tbeiebility and fol'owi 15 ao attack of Malawi mean more than a fancied disorder. Thii condition is a form of i neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion that usually develops after Milana and its seriousness is recognised by all medical writers. Lowering of nervous tone, with increased irritability, is173 words
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Advertisement135 1916-12-04 11 Men with experience of Hot Climates know thi folly of overheating tho system. Spirits and Wines have this tendency Horlick’s Malted Milk cools the body it helps Nature to recuperate the whole system. tt*. y V V mm. Is a food-drink and is made in a moment. In 3 5'zes.135 words
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Advertisement42 1916-12-04 11 Early Co ds. Be careful of the colds you take at this time of the year. Thev are particularly danferrous. A neglected cold may mean a wiu-tej-loDg cold. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once. For sale by all Dispensaries 1 and Dealers.42 words
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Advertisement606 1916-12-04 11 OPENING ON FRIDAY, 1st DECEMBER. THE BODEGA HYGIENIC HAIR-DRESSING SALOONS. The only Toilet Rooms under European Suparvision Recommended to all these who appreciate the best work and do not w sh to run the risk of rash, ringworm and other diseases prevalent in the E»st. All implements are sterilized and606 words
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Advertisement1499 1916-12-04 12 F. O B. L AND APCAR LINE (IKOOIPOUTID IH E WQLAND.) Mall and Pawentfer Service*. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. mail service. Outward (for China iftd Japin) V y. KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (Incorporated IK Holland.) Fox Intbndbd to Sail. 16th December Langsa, Telok Semawe, Segli, Olehleh,1,499 words
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