Straits Echo, 7 December 1916
1916-12-07
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Straits Echo
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Title Section34 1916-12-07 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATESJAND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 7th DECEMBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents.» No. 287®34 words
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Advertisement930 1916-12-07 1 WX wzmk m !i!SD NATU (BANKS. FOR SALE One new 1916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model HUPMOBILE 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 and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage930 words
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Advertisement7 1916-12-07 1 ea s*n ,><oll aa^ Si *uj£Ss** ynws3fffe7 words
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Advertisement21 1916-12-07 2 DRINK RECOGNI BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KAI BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.21 words
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933 1916-12-07 3 {Under S. R, A, Rules of Racing,) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 16th January, 1917. SECOND DAY Thursday, 18th January, 19)7. THIRD DAY Saturday, 20th January, 1917. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 16th January, 1917. 1 The Opening Stakes. V due $500. A Selling Handicap933 words
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Article1877 1916-12-07 3 I There have been some interesting letters in the Time» which raise the question whether Germany in her crimes in Belgium is as black as she is painted. Of course she is not so black as she is painted. Even the Devil is not that. But we1,877 words
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Advertisement439 1916-12-07 3 Entries Close January, 1917. at 5 p.m. on Friday, 5th January, 1917. Handicaps for the First Day will be published on or before Wednesday, the 10th Any owners wishing to enter for more than one Griffin Race, on the First or Second Day, can do so on payment of $10439 words
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Advertisement240 1916-12-07 3 GLAXO “The Food (hat Builds Bonnie Babies." FRESH STOCKS JUST RECEIVED. “CASH CHEMISTS" LIMITED 52-54, Beach Street, Penang. a Swimming Club 8 Spring Tide Hotel. I MOTOR CAR SERVICE. From 7 a m. to 7 p.m. every day. CHIN SENG GARAGE, NORTHAM ROAD. TO or FROM Swimming Club Spring Tide240 words
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Article530 1916-12-07 4 TRACTS BY DAY AND BULLETS BY NIGHT. Armoury in Duq-Oft. The story reported from British Head* qua’ters of the mysterious spy of Armen* t.e-es —the Man in Black who was shot whilst crossing No Man’s Land—is easily surpassed in interest by a story related by Canadian officers530 words
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Article342 1916-12-07 4 A Warning to the Public. In view of the large number of applications for conversion of mining lands to agriculture, notice is given elsewhere in this issue of the Times of Malaya that the Government does not recognise any right to conversion of such lands. Neither342 words
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Advertisement398 1916-12-07 4 WHITEAWflY’S XMAS BAZAAR OUR STOCK OF Christmas Novelties is now complete. The largest and most varied collection of British-made Cards, Crackers, Dolls, Games, Puzzles, Masks, etc., etc. YOUR ENQUIRIES WILL BE ESTEEMED. SPECIAL OFFER To Clubs, Schools and other Christmas Charities. We offer a Special \0% Discount on all Toy398 words
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Advertisement76 1916-12-07 4 With the distressing moist heat of this tropical climate one is apt to get a body chill, always most dangerous because the lirer or kidneys are affected, and with either out of order a diseased condition may be set up. 3 WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is the finest corrective of76 words
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Advertisement123 1916-12-07 4 Immediate Delivery from Stock, CETIC flCID (Japanese, guaranteed 99 per cent.) A AT LOWEST MARKET PRICE THE EASTERN TRADING Co. 35, PITT STREET. Telephone No. 554. Telegrams Pinchong,' 5 *c DQ< DC DOC DC JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF ROYAL CYCLES. vj 0 o n U o 0 n u123 words
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Article182 1916-12-07 5 Pxna.no Women Workers I Amount previously acknowledged $3,018,43 Mrs. Jamieson (16th Dod.) 14 2$ H. L (2nd 10.00 I Mr*. Ebden 10 00 I Presbyterian Church Ladies Working Party (4th Don.) 9.00 j" A 81acker 10.00 Mrs. B, Powell (sth Don 5.00 Mrs. Trengore (16th Don.)182 words
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Article153 1916-12-07 5 Mrs. L. P. Ebden acknowledges with many thanks the following donations for 100,000 cigarettes to be sent to the Overseas Club for distribution to our soldiers and sailors. Messrs, Adamson GilfilUn and Company have kindly allowed freight free for the consignment, J. Heim Esq $lO, Mrs.153 words
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Article264 1916-12-07 5 [To the Editor of tie Sirmite Echo Sr, As reported in your issue of yesterday’s d»4e, one Eng Guan was sentenced by Mr. Y. G, Ezechiel to one month R, I. for theft of 3 hair-pins from a little girl in Kulim Lane, and he admitted a previous264 words
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Article191 1916-12-07 5 Men's Foursomes. A. M. Sellar and L C. R binsoc g yo E R, Henderson and O. Henry Heris VT. Duncan and H. Oxeoham C. G. May and C. B. fi=*dway J Dr. Jamieson and A. S. Hall C. C. Rogers and F. C. L*an G. B.191 words
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Article390 1916-12-07 5 A Thieving PaoN. Ramasamy appeared befbre Mr. 8. H. J Langston in the S'cond Court this morning charged, on three counts, with theft of cloth from the Harbour Master's Office and from 75, York Road and also theft of dotting at the P.W.D. Office. I Court Inspector390 words
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Article289 1916-12-07 5 A Versatile Company. The Scamps,” who are to appear at the Town Hall to-morrow evening, are old friends in Penang and should be assured of a full house and a favourable reception. On tbe occasion of their recpnt visit to Singapore tbe candid critic of the Free Press289 words
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Article128 1916-12-07 5 The following orders have been issued by the Volunteer Headquarters regarding next Sunday’s Field Exercises One Maxim (Sergt. BaMantyne) A,” M B,” ”C,” and D f ompanies will fall in at 225 am. at Magazine Police Station. Trams will leave at 6.30 a.m. sharp. Veterans will assemble at128 words
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Article122 1916-12-07 5 Alor Pongsu 24,370 lb, Brieb 15,271 lb, Merb&u 12,033 lb. North Perak 2,033 lb. Aver Kuning 6,700 lb, and Temerlob 7,691 lb. Says the Malay Mail of Tuesday The jack roof of the F. M. 8. Polioe Headquarter* Office oollapeed yesterday at at out 2 o’clock in122 words
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Advertisement128 1916-12-07 5 Singapore Cold Storage E5 IMPORTERS OF Australian Frozen Meat and Produce ALSO English Fish and Game. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, fpoh and Penang. H P S BLUE “MYSTO 1J WHITE ANT EXTERMINATORS O AND POWDER ENTIRELY BRITISH MADE. o D ti r 9 O 9 s, 0 D 0 < a128 words
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Advertisement290 1916-12-07 5 TURKISH BLEND. A particularly good cigarette at a very moderate price. GOLD, PLAIN AND STRAW TIPPED. Packed in Air Tight Tins. ALL DEALERS. Coming! Coming!! Coming!!! Universal Great Circus Seitl Photoplay The adventures of Peg O’The Ring In 30 r els tie Selection ot the Picture World. THE To-night!! To-night!290 words
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Article, Illustration96 1916-12-07 6 PibliffhAd daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. ITo. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG." t Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B.— All business communications should96 words
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Article566 1916-12-07 6 Of practically all that lies behind the political crisis in England we necessarily remain ignorant and probably not for another fifty years, till the Letters of King George Y and the authoritative Lives of the pyncipal actors in the present drama' have been published, will the full story566 words
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Article768 1916-12-07 6 The Resident of Perak and Mrs. Oliver Marks are staying at the Residency at Ipoh. Mr, R. W. Belton left by the s.s. Teesta to-day for India whsre be will be on leave for four months. Mrs, Belton and Miss Belton also left by the same vessel.768 words
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Article43 1916-12-07 6 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $9O 75, business done. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the follow ng were the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe 3/^. Smoked sheet 3/j.43 words
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Article25 1916-12-07 6 From. Our Own Correspondent?) London, December 5. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day’ were Pale Crepe 8/0j Diamond Smoked 3/Qi25 words
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Article1006 1916-12-07 6 The Retiring Premier. Of course no man is indispensable, not even Mr. Llojd George, and the “great mundane movement” will not be impeded because ministers resign. But the resignation 1 of Mr. Asquith, who took over office in April 1 8. 1908, and piloted us through so many1,006 words
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Article539 1916-12-07 6 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FALL OF BUKHAREST. BERLIN CLAIMS. Mackeasea ia Pursuit, London, December 5, 7.50 p.m. A Berlin official announcement states “General von Mackensen, who is pursuing aod breaking the resistance of the enemy rear-guards, has crossed tbe railway line from Bukharest to Turgovistea and i a539 words
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Advertisement263 1916-12-07 6 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE have a ohoice assortment of Perfumes by the best English French Makers, Eau-de-Cologne, Lavender Water, Manicure Sets, Hair Brushes, Hand Mirrors. Waterman's Fountain Pens. A most acceptable gift. Fills itself in a flash and absolutely never leaks. $G. fS "V Auto-Strop Safety Razor. It strops itsi If.263 words
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Article1970 1916-12-07 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. I HE NEW CABINET. PREMIER'S POSITION. Extraordinary Sitvalioa. Farther Details. London, December 5, 7.5 a.m. Tbe Morning Pott says that the departure f Mr. McKenna from the Treasury is regarded as settled. Mr. Lloyd George*» Demaads, Ibe Vaily Graphic says that Mr. Lloyd1,970 words
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Article657 1916-12-07 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. OrriCUL STATEMENT. British Lift ud Property, f London, December 5. 1 In the Hcuse of Lords the Marquess of i Crewe stated that a telegram bad been received from the British Minister which i indicated that a certain degree of order had bten657 words
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Article568 1916-12-07 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RADICAL CHANGES. New S«u Lords. London, December 6. 1 The London Gasette announces that 1 Admiral Sir Cecil Barney has been appoint1 <*d Second 8« Lord and Captain Lionel > Halsey Fourth Sea Lord, Sigsificaaea of the Appoiatmeats. The Admiralty appointments are regarded as568 words
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Article720 1916-12-07 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Serhisa Success*! Devtloped. L ndor, Dcctmbr 5 A Serbian official aun uneemont states We developed the success! s north of Grnnista and Budimirci and carried a new fortified position." Strategic Poailioa Captured. London, Dwcemter 6, K‘ u‘e;’s correspondent with the British Headquarters states that720 words
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Obituary21 1916-12-07 7 Obituary. Stiadird Oil Magaate. New York, December 5 The death is announced of Mr. Archbold, president of the Standard Oil Trust.21 words
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Article807 1916-12-07 8 Sxxi-OrnciAL Review, The following cables aie communicated to the Bangkok newspapers by the British Legation s The Wmtirk Front. London, November 26. Since the brilliant British advance last week there is little to report on the Somme. All gsnns have been scoured, some local pro* gress made807 words
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Article53 1916-12-07 8 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade to-morrow svening from 6 p.m to 7 p.m 1 Selection La Fille du Regiment Donizetti 2 Two Step Oh Yon Beautiful Doll Neat 3 Waltz Phyllis Witt 4 Polka Oh Honey My Honey Carvll 5 March53 words
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Article583 1916-12-07 8 Action Bitwhw Liquidators in Supremn Court, In the Supreme Court at Singapore on Tuesday morning the Chief Jastioe (Sir John Bucknill, K C.) began the hearing of an action arising out of the liquidation of German firms in the Straita Settlements, under the Alien Enemies Winding583 words
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Article373 1916-12-07 8 Mr. Justice Earnshaw’s Strok* i Criticism. Mr. Justice Earnshaw delivered judgment I in a civil suit in which Tan Oon Peng, Kuala Kangsar, sued John Achibald Russell, i as committee of the estate of Khoo Khye Cheah, a person of unsound mind, of Kuala Kangsar. The plaintiff claimed373 words
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Article529 1916-12-07 8 The s.s, Qiupory Apoar was despatched at noon to*day for Rangoon and Calcutta. The s.s. Hok Canton, which arrived here to-day, brouaht 1,135 bags of tin ore for the Eastern Smelting Co. Ltd. The s.s. Fmilka, which arrived here to-day from Rangoon, is discharging 4,700 tons of general529 words
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Article428 1916-12-07 8 The price of rubber land in Malacca has risen by leaps and bounds, and offers of as much as IL.500 for an acre in bearing have been refused. There is, therefore, a land boom 1 in this Settlement of no mean order. May it 1 not collapse as428 words
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Article936 1916-12-07 8 How it Works in Caixex [To THn EniToa op thb Timas of Malaya. Si r —A little time ago one of your-con-temporaries, in an endeavour to belittle the scheme for the registration of servants,made the ill-informed and sweeping statement that the Ordinance was now a dead letter936 words
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Article99 1916-12-07 8 Thursday, Dbobh*,* 7 PW C M. C. L. B, rar To,o Friday, Dbcbmbbr g P. C. C. Annual General Meeting Town Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dbcbmbbr 9. Cash Chemists Ltd., Annual n Meeting,'Chamberof Commerce Full Moon. StmDw, Dbcbmbbr fo. Second in Advent. P« V. Field Operations.99 words
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Article119 1916-12-07 8 Phhawo, Dbcbmbbr 7. {By courtesy of the Chartered W) Uondon, Demand Bank 2/47/3« 4 months’ sight Bank 2/45 8 wta Documentary 2/427 m Caloutta, Demand Bank R B 174 3 days’ sight Private 17^ Bombay, Demand Bank >tt y^ Moulmein, Demand [tank >t 3 days’ sight Private 4751 Madras119 words
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Article215 1916-12-07 8 Prnako, Dbcbmbbr 7. S. P. Tapioca $9.50 srllerv. M. P. Tapioca 9.75 eili Gold leaf 64,40 Peppar (W.Coast 3 lb. siz).sl6 1/2 hur.ri Black Pepper 25.00 bmm White Peppor 42 00 wJkw Trang Pepper no stock. 1110 non. Mace Pickings 59 Cloves 40 «jforr Nutmeg. 110« 84 btm No.215 words
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Advertisement386 1916-12-07 8 NOTICE. I SELLAR. MURRAY A Co. I We have entered Into arrangement with Mcrw»* J (Mime, Darby, A Co,. Ltd., j of Malacca, London. Siaga- pore, Beremban, Johore J Bahru and Muar. whereby j our interest» will beacquir- I ed by that Arm an from l»t I 1 January. 1®1T,386 words
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Advertisement59 1916-12-07 8 A Favorite Rob D;wa. The golfer, the football and the all player round athlete know the value of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm, It is just the thing for a rub down after a bard game. 11l soreness ’«appears like magic and sprains and swell>ng* are cured in one-third lees time than59 words
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Advertisement50 1916-12-07 8 AcriJtftts Will Hfefpm. It may be impossible to prerent an aocideut, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle dt this liniment you are prepared for moat! anything. For ale by all Dispensaries andl Dealers. j50 words
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Advertisement65 1916-12-07 8 he primary object of life iasum# protection policies of the OEtM MITTIfiL UFE INSURANCE Co.. Ui GIVE TUB MAXIMUM minimum cost. A BRITISH COMPANY incorporated undor Compani** Ordinance», Hongkcnp, 1865/18^ *nd Registered trader the Af eerance Companies’ Act (England) K c 1909. s s Agencies established si e?ery portent centre65 words
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Article903 1916-12-07 9 unTES AND COMMENTS ON NU U9RENT TOPICS. WOULD FAMOUS FIRESTONE TYRES. ifonsr* R- T Re d A 11 ‘nted representatives in Penang, Wellesle? and Kedah of the JJltone Tvre and Rubber Co ,of America, fwbi -h important concern the following irtiruUr. hare been .upplied to u. g(903 words
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1790 1916-12-07 9 A striking feature of the expression of sentiment in Malaya with regard to the war, to the policy to be adopted towards contributions in money and kind, and to the methods to be devised to meet fresh financial commitments, has assuredly been the gratifying part1,790 words
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Advertisement38 1916-12-07 9 Ut\y Cold*. Be careful of the colds you fake at this of the year. They are particularly danp r u A neglected cold may mean a win•’•long cold. Take Chamberlain's Cough ouoe. For sale by all Dispensaries Dstliri,38 words
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Advertisement404 1916-12-07 9 The BEST BEER Obtainable in the EAST CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER. Try it at Tiffin! Try it at Dinner 6 m_***fl m/ AM -i <*<<■* SLOT C° PRICES MODERATE Stocked by all STORES, HOTELS and BARS. SOLE IMPORTERS: 8 Phone No. 453. PENANG. .w- E. O. Hotel. Atlas Assurance404 words
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Advertisement89 1916-12-07 9 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, bu*; eff. eta prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to tab 1 a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on89 words
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Advertisement62 1916-12-07 9 THE OFFICE MAN leads a sedentary life; his brain grows sluggish so does his liver His health suffers—so does his business. PIVRETTE' the tiny laxatives gently stimulate the bowels thus toning up the system and nerves which lead to sparkling good health. Do not gripeOi chemists, 50 cents per phial,62 words
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Article1056 1916-12-07 10 BaasiroT Sahib (Lord William Beresford. By Mrs. Stuart Mensies. Herbert Jenkins, 13s. td.) There was never yet a Beresford who had not high spirits, abounding energy, and a natural genius for fighting, or who was not, in the common phrase. as mad as a hatter.” To1,056 words
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Advertisement646 1916-12-07 10 GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH Public Works Department. Kedah. WANTED 4 CHINESE CLERKS (Grade II), with knowledge of account! for the P.W.D., Kedah. Salary $70.00 per mensem rising to $95 per mensem, by annual increments of $5 per mensem, with free quarters or an allowance in lieu thereof. The appointments are pensionable.646 words
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Advertisement204 1916-12-07 10 t. mm Huttenfoch Bros. 8 COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE STEELING TELEPHONE CO., LIE. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations204 words
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Article2043 1916-12-07 11 I THE OLD ARMY. IDbats Ahd Rbsukeiotiow (By A Military C >rrespouden* We mutt think of the old Briiith I Army at a perfect thing apart. Vottitehe Zeitung, The British Army which left oar sherd* for France in the fateful August of the year 1914 was one of2,043 words
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Advertisement258 1916-12-07 11 a SOME REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INSTAL A U. E. SCRAP WASHER (1) It will enable* you to recover more rubber from your scrap» than you are at present getting. (2) It will relieve your present machines of a great deal of work which they are now doing laboriously and258 words
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Advertisement50 1916-12-07 11 Auidenh Will Ikwtft. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not be* yond anyone's purse, and with a bottle of this liniment you axe prepared for most anything. For sale by '1 Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Advertisement512 1916-12-07 11 ■J Do you Suffer with I 1 Rheumatism? j j m Hu this terrible, nerve-racking, painful i ailment fastened it it It upon jouf Don't lo*-* hopp. Hefe's mccmr for you. Little*» Oriental Balm hai cured thou* sands of inveterate chronic esses of Rheu,' matiem—among them hundreds of cases that512 words
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Advertisement1664 1916-12-07 12 P, O.—B. I. AND APGAR LINK (Incorporated in England.) Mall and Pawenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. Homeward (for Etrope.) MAIL SERVICE. J Outward (for ChiB> aad JapaaJ Due Penang 9 23 6 20 3 17 3 17 31 14 28 li&y 12 Dec. it Jan, ft Feb. It M*r.1,664 words
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