Straits Echo, 9 December 1916
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Title Section35 1916-12-09 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 9th DECEMBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents.i No. 289,35 words
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Advertisement987 1916-12-09 1 v a y teiTNMEa i ■ONYNad Q3XINI1 00 2 OH *iL3!3HJiS NOINfl NI SWOOHMOHSM3N 2113 HI IV 'HSINIJ d0ld3dns SNOIS3Q M3N ’MON -LI oa put ajaijMasia o2 noA ajojaq sn jinsuoo pamoexa Xjidcaojd ‘*oj3 '*3X 9 eeeujsnq t pot jnjaueS §o»oj gaisiu bb qons swuung je|n?;x jv d Au« Joj987 words
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Advertisement22 1916-12-09 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: i BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.22 words
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940 1916-12-09 3 (Under »S. R A. Rules ot Racing.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 16th January, 1917. SECOND DAY Thursday, 18th January, 193 7 11 THIRD DAY Saturday, 20th January, 1917. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 16th January, 1917. 1 The Opening Stakes, Vaiuo $500. A Selling940 words
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Article952 1916-12-09 3 The Dismissal or Mb Suit Hvna-ri. B? a mandate issued tbe President has dismissed Mr. San Hung-yi, tbe Minister of Interior, from office. In wellinformed circles this is believed to indicate tbe forthcoming disappearance of General Tuan Cbi-jui as Premier. Tbe reorganisation of tbe Government under a952 words
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Article962 1916-12-09 3 A Patbiot’s Mission. A distinguished c tiaen in the person of Dr. Wu Ting-Fang left for Peking to take up duties in the Chinese Cabinet that many a man of younger years would hesitate to grapple with, particularly if be bad a close acquaintance with tbe962 words
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Advertisement434 1916-12-09 3 Fnffino at 5 p.m. on Friday, 5th January, 1917. Handicaps for the First entries Liose Day will be published on or before Wednesday, the 10th January, 1917 Any owners wishing 1 to enter for more than one Griffin Race, on V*® First I>ay, can do so on payment of $10434 words
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Advertisement528 1916-12-09 3 Straits Settlements War 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. H 1 1 I PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue528 words
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Article2314 1916-12-09 4 (From Our Oxen Correspondent.) The Western Front. London, November 11. This week there is a direct conflict between the accounts of the Allied and the German official despatches regarding the operations on the Western front. With monotonous iteration the Huns claim to have beaten back with2,314 words
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Article287 1916-12-09 4 [To the Editor or the Straiti Timei.] Sir, —Why the trouble and expense of collecting an income-tax An import tax on all goods not of British origin (with a rebate for our Allies), would produce more than an income-tax, and easier to collect (motor cars and tyres alone would287 words
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Advertisement408 1916-12-09 4 HHITEAWAY'S X’HAS 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 \0X Discount on all Toy408 words
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Advertisement59 1916-12-09 4 A machine weakened in one part soon breaks down altogether. That is the case with sufferers from indigestion, a most disheartening complaint. If you are troubled, turn immediately to W00M' GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE. A course of this medic ne will place the body machine in perfect running order, gold at59 words
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Advertisement56 1916-12-09 4 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of P1NKETTE> the tiny laxatives which do not {ripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. 5c, Singapore. For Sale. SHARE TRANSFER FORMS. PRICE: 5 CENTS EACH OB $1.50 PER HUNDRED. The Criterioa56 words
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Article1003 1916-12-09 5 I [A Characteristic Series by Tom Wright, Reviewing Human Speculations from the Earliest Times till Now.] Continued Zeno they suppose to have backed up Parmenides, but he was really in my line, making game of it all He is tbe chap who proved by logic the impossibility of1,003 words
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Article597 1916-12-09 5 Bright Prospects s Tte third annual ordinary general meet 1D <? cf the shareholders of Cash Chemist* Limited, was held at the Chamber of Com merce at noon to day with the Hod. Mr. J Mitchell in the chair. There were also pre sset Dr. W. N597 words
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Article101 1916-12-09 5 2nd Sunday in Advent 8-00 a.m, Matins. 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion. 10-00 a.m. Holy Communion (Chines?). 5-00 p.m. Sunday School. 600 p m. Evensong. Hymn 48. Responses Robots. Psalm LI 11 LIV j MartlDLV F intoft. Migriificat B*rnby 47. Nunc Dimittis Stainer 65. Hymns 517, 302,53.101 words
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134 1916-12-09 5 9 a.m. Children’s Seivice. 6r m. Public Worship and Holy CommunioD. I’ jacber Rev. Donald J Ross, m a. Hymns 509, 649, 277, 274. Friday Evening. 630 p m. Devotionil Sit vice. 7-00 p.m. Choir Practice. DiacussiDg in the Englith Review for November the134 words
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Advertisement503 1916-12-09 5 r j < fad cO O Ul OS J M u w 0. 1/5 CO m z c z < O 3 0 %V (C s score» WHISK' SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT’ sac 4: 3S C- JAMES ~'rU'-|S8? OIA50O" T- ALWAYS TMF HICHESF QUALITY SOLE AGENTS: CO O r O503 words
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Advertisement238 1916-12-09 5 WILLS MEDIUM Kirtl HOW ■Tot CAFSTAW ill 8 r ic howi4FULL IIXIVU Coming! Coming!! Coming!!! Universal Great Circm Seiiil Photo-play The adventures of Peg O’The Ring In 30 rrels the Snsation of the Picture World. To-night! THE To-night!! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE J J LYCEUM THEATRE. ARGYLL ROAD. J 22 Parts Present238 words
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Article, Illustration94 1916-12-09 6 daily (except Sunday* and public holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. ITo. 69, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local >24 per annum. Outatation... Postage Extra. U«.il Edition (Post Free) $17.60 CABLE ADDRESS t ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 jy business communications should be addressed94 words
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Article1447 1916-12-09 6 One of the ground* for grievance against the late Government which we find persiiteDtly advanced in the more critical organs of the London press wa9 its failure to take steps to car y into effect the resolution* of the Paris Conference rega’ding trade durirg and after1,447 words
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Article971 1916-12-09 6 Mr. Darbishire has been granted leave as a member of the Legislative Council. Mr. J. R. Nicholson, C.M.G., Chairman of Tar.jong Pagar, is in Penang on busiuess connected with Prye Dock. The Hon. Mr. C. W. Darbisbire passed through Penmg by the Malta to-day on his way971 words
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Article443 1916-12-09 6 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. BERLIN CLAIMS. Kaiacr to Maekcatcs. Amsterdam, December 8. The Kaiser telegraphed to General von Mackensen thanking him for the mrmemorable capture of the capital of the treacherous enemy, Rumania," Mors Priioaert Takes. London, December 7. A Bcrliu official announcement claims that 1 9,200 more443 words
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Article128 1916-12-09 6 COMMITTEE’ 3 RECOMMENDATIONS. Proposals Gazetted. C From Our Oivn Correspondent, Kurtla Lumpur, December 8. The F. M. S. War Contribution Commit” tee has recommended, among other things, the following import duties Bicycles 10 per cent, ad valorem. Matches $6‘J per case of 7,200 boxes. Motor128 words
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Advertisement335 1916-12-09 6 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE lavj a ohoice aescrtment of Perfumes by the heft English French Makers, Eau-de-C. logne 1 4» vender Water, Manicure Sets, Hair Brushes, Hand Mirrors. Waterman’s Fountain Pens. A most acceptable gift. Fills itfelf in a flash and absolutely never leaks. $Q. rs Auto-Strop Safe'y Razor. It strops335 words
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Article1076 1916-12-09 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. labour the pivot. Mr Herbert Samuel Declines. LondoD, December 8. Mr Herbert Bamuel has declined the mfitation of Mr. Lloyd George to join the GovernmentLiker»! Co-operation Promised. lt 1H authoritatively stated that Mr. uith and bis colleagues will fully cotu with the Government in1,076 words
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Article59 1916-12-09 7 The esse in which E,da Siogh «■dStfhe. w twin dMhed through wd when a tram Silibin Road (smashed the ga e before Mr. level crossing, was take V p olioe Goodman on Thursday u> the ipon Court, says the m*. calledt the letelcro«.n f! werer, l59 words
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Article558 1916-12-09 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Dastardly Outrages. London, Deoember 7. Reuter learns details of a dastardly attack on the Mayor of Athens. M. Benucbi, who is a septuagenarian and a member of tbe 1 Greek colony in Alexandria. His house was subjected to a fusillade i from the558 words
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Article566 1916-12-09 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. No Nsws for a Fortnight. Paris, December 2. It is officially announced that tbe French battleship Buffron which left on November 24 for Lorient has not arrived. It is feared ■he is a total loss. [The Suffren was a battleship of 12,730 tons566 words
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Article966 1916-12-09 7 Sitit «rat ia pilaalplo. Dark days and amious—-Bri’ons, wh-?reL wonder For Britain, since her chronicles begin. Never waged war in wnich she did not blander Never waged war in which she did not win. A Word la Ssasoa. Says a contemporary His Excellency the Governor and His Excellency966 words
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Article783 1916-12-09 7 To a weU-iufurm* d correspondent we put certain questions regarding the price of rubber. We give below his aoswors What has happened to rubber here and at Home f The prj gent rise is due to tho expected shortage of freights. Always towards the end of783 words
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Article81 1916-12-09 7 The following articles will be on our outside pages Pages. 3.—Dr. Wu Ting Fang. Politics in China. 4 —War News and Gossip. Tjx s. 5. —Cish Chemists, Ltd, Church Sv* vices. Fcolish Philosophies. 8 —Officers From Malaya. Tin Outputs. Pfnang Cricket Club. Shipping News. "Our Day” Fund. Tne Week’s81 words
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Article1911 1916-12-09 8 Annual Qe.vebil Miitiio The annual general meeting of the member» of the Penang Cricket Club was held at the Club Pavilion yesterday evening when there were prea°nt over fifty members. In the absence of M r R. T. Reid, President, Mr. R E. Prentia (Vice-President) proposed that1,911 words
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Article417 1916-12-09 8 The 88. Omapere brought 3,819 bags of rice. The Norwegian s.s. Sauna came into port this morniog from Colombo. Bhe left to-day for Singapore. The 8.8. Takeno Maru is expected to arrive here on Monday, the 11th instant, from Moulmein with a cargo of rice. The a s417 words
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Article128 1916-12-09 8 [To thk Editor or thb Straits Echo.] Dear Sir, I beg to advise having to-day forwarded to the Colonial Secretary for the credit of the above Fund 1897, being further subscriptions received, as par attached list, since the remittance on 17th ultimo of $67,221.28. The Colonial Secretary128 words
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Article164 1916-12-09 8 Mrs, T. O. Woodford has received the following letter of acknowledgment of a remittance sent to the Overseas Club Tobacco Fund The Overseas Club, Aldwych, Louden, October 30, 1916, Dear Madam, Please accept my cordial thanks for your letter of September 23, with draft for jB5O164 words
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Article32 1916-12-09 8 Not. 3 By Balance 1,869.57 4 R Scott monthly 26 00 Dec. 2 Chief Post Office 23rd instalment 51.46 4 R. Scott monthly 25.00 Dec. 8 By Balance $8,971.0232 words
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Article819 1916-12-09 8 [To THi Editor of thi Malaya Tribune Sir, —Considerable interest has been aroused by the statement in the House of Commons on November 14 last, by Mr. Booar Law, that the Colonial Office in* fluence was directed to securing the largest possible man power from the Crown819 words
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Article107 1916-12-09 8 The output of the New Tambun Mktes for the month of November was nieula 16.59 i. v Messrs. Lean Co., are officially informed that th 6 output from Ipoh Tin Dredging Ltd., during November was 300 piculs. The Perak tin Export for the month of November, was Block107 words
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Article91 1916-12-09 8 Saturday, 9. Cish Chemists Ltd Annn.i FuuMZ: Ch ro, bo ““««.iS. Sunday, Dbcbmbbr 10. Second in Advent. P. V. Field Operations, Monday, Dbcbmbbr 11. Penang Volunteers— Battalion rv Esplanade, 530 p.m. 00 *>"11, Town Band, Esplanade commence. D10r Tursday, Novbmbbr 12 Penang Volunteers—Battalion' Drill Race Course 5,1591 words
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Article118 1916-12-09 8 Pbnanq, 9. r i eo ™f te *y °f Chartered Bank) London, Demand Bank 2/4 7/3* 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 5 8 3 Credit 2/413/16 Calcutta, 3 days’ sight Private 17(, Bombay, Demand Bank Moulmein, Demand Bank ,731 3 days’ sight Private 1751 Madras Demand Bank J7OJ 3118 words
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Advertisement501 1916-12-09 8 TOWN HALL PENANG. Coming Coming FOR ONE .NIGHT ONLY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th, AT 9.30 The Howitt-Phillips Co. IN “Peg o’ my Heart” Prices $3-2-1. BOOKING NOW OPEN At the Robinson Piano Co. FOR SALE CHEAP. EMPTY OIL DRUMS in good condition. Capacity 44 gallons. For particulars and price apply to501 words
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Advertisement45 1916-12-09 8 lhe lot Covgh Mcdiciu, Chamberlain's Cough remedy i§ the largest selling cough medicine in the world to-day because it dees exactly what a couch medicine is supposed to do. It .tope cough, and cold. sp?edily and effectually. For wle by all dispen.arie. and dealer., I45 words
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Advertisement53 1916-12-09 8 Unnecessary Words Why wasti words and advertising space in describing the many poiots of merit in Cbamberlan's Cough Remedy? The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale by all53 words
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Advertisement378 1916-12-09 8 Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Retail Price: 35 cents per quart bottle $7 per tin of 4 gallons. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAHKEE EE&CO., 66, CHINA STREET, PENANO. PENANG SIN POE.” Chinese Daily Newspaper. IF you want to make your goods known to the Chinese advertise in the Penang Sin Poe whicn is378 words
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Article423 1916-12-09 9 In Church circlet considerable attention hat been aroused bj the recent remarks of the Bishop of Manchester concerning Church Reform. Dr. Kooz was discussing at his Diocesan Conference the movement for Democratising the Church M and urged Church-men to remember the outcome of such proposals. We ought," he423 words
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Article216 1916-12-09 9 Per P. and O. steamer Kathgar. From London Nov. 10,—To Singapore: Mrs. Grieg, Mr. snd Mrs. Maxwell Rev. H J Billyard, Mr- Robins, Mr. Banks, Mr Stephens, Mr. Grant. To Penang; Mr. Peau. Per P. and O. steamer Karmala. From London Nov. 24 —To Singapore: Mrs.216 words
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Article219 1916-12-09 9 Wbat will happen after the war to the alien enemies who are now having a very comfortable time in internment camps in this country The average Briton would like to think that they would be sent bag and baggage back to the Fatherland, and that for a219 words
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Advertisement282 1916-12-09 9 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: BINGAPORE. rue undersized hw beet appointed agent or the above Corporation, a».* in now pre to *cceU MARINE V FIRE RISKS at current rater QUaH beng kee, 43. Bĕ&jk Btr**t, Pena%4, PENANG HARBOUR BOARD. firewood. CtEALED TENDERS will be received at 0282 words
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Article1047 1916-12-09 10 Further acquaintance with the effects ofthe decision of the Board of Beferess under the Excess Profits Tax, as regards the percentage standard allowed to plantation companies,. does not lead to any appreciation of the inequity that is being enforced on many rubber companies. It may bs stated1,047 words
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Advertisement890 1916-12-09 10 GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH. Public Works Detriment, Kodak. WANTED 4 CHINESE CLERKS (Qiade II). with knowledge of accounts 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.890 words
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Advertisement10 1916-12-09 10 For Chronic Cheat Comphunta, Wood»’ Great Peppermint Cere la. 6d.10 words
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Advertisement205 1916-12-09 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 r**' £*P 3* m A--’ ■s 5? m > PERLAS. PERECTOS. IMPERIALES. CORTADO DE LA REINA. THE TRADE MARK OF THE205 words
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Article1125 1916-12-09 11 When Disraeli wrote, in Lothair, that the world is weary of statesmen, whom democracy has degraded into politicians,” i he was indulging in an epigram which was a trifle unjust to democracies. But that injustice is, after all, the common coin of < your epigram monger, from1,125 words
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Article832 1916-12-09 11 The possessor of books can commit no creator offence against taste than to apply the stiff name of “library” to his collection. One is thereby unpleasantly reminded of dust, of extension ladders and of Mr Andrew Carne.,ie. Libraries are for serried ranks of calf-bound tomes libra ries are for832 words
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Advertisement225 1916-12-09 11 The BEST BEER Obtainable in the EAST carlsberg beer IS DANISH BEER fry it at Tiffin! Try it at Dinner 4 r\ M PRICES MODERATE. ’i Stocked by all storks, nouns and BARS. y SOLE IMPORTERS f'l It: I II 3k a Phone No. 453. PENANG. 3N SOME REASONS WHY225 words
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Advertisement50 1916-12-09 11 Th« Children's Colds. Watch the children’s colds and care thru before they weaken the vitality, Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy freely. It is perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronrunced free from injurious subitanres atd costs bu* a tr fl<*. For sale by all d ®jeossries and dealers.50 words
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Advertisement694 1916-12-09 11 Do you Suffer with Rheumatism Has thia terrible, nerve-racking. painful ailment ft ncd its* P upon jot? Don’t lose bop»-. Here's succour for you. Little*» Oriental Balm has cu»ed thousands ot inveterate chronic ctaca of Rheu matism—among them hundreds of cases that were pronounced bopeleaa by doctors Through this wonderful694 words
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Advertisement1589 1916-12-09 12 P.& O -B. I. AND APCAK LINK (Ifcoeporitbd in England.) Mall and P»*»en^er Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Hoatwird (for O.iw.rd (for Cbm tri j*M«i Steamer. Connecting with. •Somali Nyanzi Malta •Namur Nellore Novara Nore Malta (a steamer) Kashgar Karmala Morea Kashmir Medina Mongolia Malwa Kaiear-l-Hind Mooltan •from1,589 words
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