Straits Echo, 11 December 1916
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Title Section35 1916-12-11 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, MONDAY, lith DECEMBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cent}.') No. 290,35 words
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Advertisement918 1916-12-11 1 EStt m f mm FOR SALK One new 1916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model HUFMOBILE 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 lull particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A918 words
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Advertisement11 1916-12-11 1 milkt^ *Cc T ONS 3S m •m VI E N 011 words
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Advertisement21 1916-12-11 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: £3 BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANC.21 words
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913 1916-12-11 3 (Under 5. A. Joules ot Racing.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuosday, 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. Value $500. A Selling Handicap for all913 words
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Article1075 1916-12-11 3 TEN HOUBAND A WEEK FROM ONE NATIONAL FACIORY. Br Arnold Bennett. I know not bow many National Projectile Fictoiiai there are in Biilain. Perhaps Mr. Montagu, Iha Minister of Munitions, know?. Tois particular factory is a very large one. It has oyer eleven acres beneath a1,075 words
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Article1009 1916-12-11 3 The Excess Profits Eoobt —Bitter Maremt Sentiment. Fortifiei by the growing strength of the market in the raw materia), Rubber shares are steadily recovering from tbe attack of nerves caused by the excess-profits tax bogey. Now that the issue is no longer in doubt share values will gradually1,009 words
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Advertisement389 1916-12-11 3 Entries Close January, ltH7. at 5 p.m. on Day will Friday, 5th January, 1917. Handicaps for the First be published on or before Wednesday, the 10th Any owners wishing to enter for more than one Griffin Race, on the First or Second r> »r, can do so on paymont of389 words
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Advertisement601 1916-12-11 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 check601 words
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Article913 1916-12-11 4 Koala Lumpur, December 7. Shipments of goods after long delays are now arriving one after the other with embarrassing celerity. As a consequence our traders and shopkeepers are finding them selves with very large stocks to handle. This is certainly better than being understocked but they would913 words
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Advertisement399 1916-12-11 4 WHITEAWAY’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 i0% Discount on all Toy399 words
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Advertisement75 1916-12-11 4 Digestive troubles, Wfcat a world of misery those worlds represent, and yet the disorder can quickly be correctei by a course of J WOODS* GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE a medicine that is particularly efficacious in cases of indigestion, flatulence, acidity of the stomach. If you are affected in this way, buy75 words
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Advertisement239 1916-12-11 4 GLAXO ‘•The Food that Builds Bonnie Bab tes." FRESH STOCKS JUST RECEIVED. ‘CASH CHEMISTS” UMITED 52-54, Beach Street, Penang. i i l i a a i a a a Swimming Club 8 Spring Tide Hotel. MOTOR CAR SERVICE. Prom 7 a.m. to 7 p,m. every day. CHIN SENG GARAGE, NORTHAM239 words
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Article892 1916-12-11 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Petrograd, December 9. Tba Council of the Empire has adopt.d a resolution urging “the destruction of clandestine responsible influences iu the affa.rs of state" and the formation of a :eai working Government united by a well defined programme, relying on the confidence892 words
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Article681 1916-12-11 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. tl S, Note to Otraiijr, Washington; December 9. The State Department publishes the U. S. Note to Germauy, pr toting against the de. portations of Belgians for forced labour as contrary to all precedents and humane principles. The probability iathat it will be681 words
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Advertisement1024 1916-12-11 5 TOWN HALL PENANG. Coming 7 Coming for one night only TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12th, AT 9.50 The Howitt-Phillips Co. I NOTICE. IN Jf "Peg o’ my Heart Prices $3-2-1. BOOKING now open At the Robinson Piano Co. NOTICE. a MEETING of the Justices of the j\_ Peace will be held on1,024 words
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Advertisement254 1916-12-11 5 WILLS MEDIUM ran** A HOW I t*T(H CAPSTAN w C 1 1 HOV/IULONP®!. istol FULL HXfUU Corning Coming Coming 111 Univaisal Great Circm rieriil Pl;otc-p!iv The adventures of Peg O'Thc Ring la 30 pels tie cinsition ot the Picture World. To-night! THE To-night! sic LYCEUM THEATRE. ARGYLL ROAD. rouse OPR254 words
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Article, Illustration98 1916-12-11 6 Flhlkhtd daily (except Sundays and public holidays) XT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. E®. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local 124 per annum. Ontstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” i. Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 I S.B.— All businwi communications98 words
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Article65 1916-12-11 6 EvANS-Rickett—On December 11, 1916, at St. George’s Church, Penang by the Rev. Keppel Garnier, M. A., Leonard Melville Evans, of Messrs, Huttenbach Brothers A Co. to Minnie Beatrice Rickett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rickett, of Norwood, England, late of Yokohama. Death. Goldham —At 3, Clove Hall Road,65 words
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Article1217 1916-12-11 6 The situation created by the collapse of Rumania needs to be frankly and resolutely faced and it will be noted with satisfaction that there is no tendency in Russia to minimise its serious aspects. Besides providing Germany with Btocks of food and oil large enough to wipe out1,217 words
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Article866 1916-12-11 6 We regret to learn that Mr. W. J. Lewis, uf Seremban, is .aid up in hospital.— M. M. H. E. Major-General Ridout is expected in Penang in the near future. He will inspect both the P. V. and the P. W, V. R, Mr. L. L. Mills,866 words
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Article663 1916-12-11 6 (Reuter's Service) Copyright Telegram. ENTENTE ULTIMATUM. Neutral Represeatatioat, Athens, December 9. The Ministers of Spain, the United Btates and Holland have made representations to the Greek Government censuring the violence of the Greek soldiery on December 1 and 2. Troopa Coaccatrating at Alkaat, London, December 10,663 words
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Article80 1916-12-11 6 Exteiiirt Dtmi(e Doit. (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, December ll> Early on Saturday evening the Exchange was destroyed by fire. Fjr minutes the firemen were without water; 10 fifteen minutes from the start the wholi damage was done. The test room and tha switch board room were dtstroyed.80 words
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Advertisement183 1916-12-11 6 4 im- i r de luxe light weight MOTOR CYCLE. Exact to illustration but with Touring Handle Bar. Price $275 only. Fitted with 2'Speed countershaft gear $5O extra. SEASUN Co. WHAT SHALL I GIVE IS UNQUESTIONABLY THE QUESTION OF THE HOUR. If you are in quest of an establishment where183 words
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Article1219 1916-12-11 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. PREMIER'S POLICl latuffieieat Progress, London, Decer ber 9. Tbe meeting of the Privy Council to day has been cancelled, it is understood ow ug to insufficient progress in the formation of Yr. Lloyd George’s Cabinet, COMPOSITION OF THE MINISTRY. Lakour’s Share. London, December1,219 words
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Article69 1916-12-11 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 3 —Rubber Notes. Shells for the Summe. 4 —Kuala Lumpur Comments. g—Penang Volunteers. Directors Fees. The Late Mrs. Goldbam. PenaDg Motor Ambulance Fu d Wedding. Strenuous F Ipoh. Chinese Taxtion Meeting. g Trtde o’f tbe Colony. The Colony69 words
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Article1545 1916-12-11 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE SITUATION REVIEWED. Rvatiaa Success. London, December 9. A Russian communique states: “The Russians captured five hundred prisoners, six macbine-gunB and three cannon in an engagement south of Yalleputu on the Rumanian front where the enemy was dislodged from two heights.” GERMAN CLAIMS. Large1,545 words
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Article2028 1916-12-11 7 Sqveeziag The Public. It woull uot ba a bad thing if the authorities bath in the Colony anl the F M S were to remind traders and dealers that the local G vernmeat possesses amph powers to take over stocks and regulate prices if it thinks fit to2,028 words
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Article935 1916-12-11 8 Chinese Plater Assaulted. A Malay lad Darned Babari was charged yesterday before Mr. A. M. Goodman, in the 1 Ipoh Police Court, with haying voluntarily caused grievous hurt to Lee Iluan Boon on the P.C R.O. padang on November 21, says the Ipoh paper of Saturday.935 words
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Article394 1916-12-11 8 [To the Editor of the Malaya. Tribune.'] Sir, —Aa an erroneous impression has been created by the publication in yonr paper of a reprint from iho Free Frets, being an incorrect translation of the Chinese newspaper report of the Extraordinary Meeting of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of394 words
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Article549 1916-12-11 8 [To the Editor of the Straits Times Si»*, —Indians are still required to secure a police pass in case of their leaving this Colony. Now, tho origin of the order his become a talk of the but tho pisa system still lives. The aim of this letter549 words
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Article528 1916-12-11 8 Yestebdat’s Field Exercise*. The idea of the field exercises for the Volunteers and the Cadets yesterday was the defence of and attack on Glugor House and the main object on this occasion for both sides was practice and not strategy, Tbe turn-out yesterday was unusually small, probibly dua528 words
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Article205 1916-12-11 8 We are in complete agreement with T. E. N. who writes from Johore to the Straits Timet as follows E ir.y this year—about May—the question of directors’ fees was discussed in your columnsowing to the absurd amount of $14,890.02 having been apportioned to the directorate of tbe Ayer205 words
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Article182 1916-12-11 8 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission Business fob Special Meeting. 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read ana confirmed. 11. To consider and if approved to pass Supplemental Budget No. 1 of 1916. Business fob Obdinaby Meeting 1. Any special business the182 words
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Article299 1916-12-11 8 It is with regret that we announce the death of Mrs. Anna Goldham, wife of the late Mr. Clarence Goldham, of Taiping, who expired on Saturday night at 11.15 and was interred this morning at the New Cemetery at 8 o’clock, tbe Rev. Keppel Gamier conducting299 words
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Article204 1916-12-11 8 Wo give below the following letter from Lord Inchcape to Captain Macintyre, together with the list of subscribers to complete the Penang Motor Ambulance Fund 122, Leadenhall Street, London, 9th November, 1916, E. C. Dear Captain Macintyre, 1 have r.ceivod from the Chartered Bank to-day the204 words
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Article342 1916-12-11 8 Evans—Rickett, A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnieed at the St. George’s Church this morniDg by the Rev. Mr. Keppel Gamier, the contractiDg parties being Mr. Leonard Melville Evans, of Messrs, Huttenbach Brothers Sc Co, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mr. J. Evans of Ba a, W4IOP, snd342 words
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Article274 1916-12-11 8 The s,B. Kalmoa is scheduled to leave here to-morrow for Laugsa, The 8.8. Perlit brought 479 bags of tin ore for different consignees. The 8.8. Talteno Maru which arrived here to-day with a cargo of rice will be dispatched to-morrow morning for Rangoon. Messrs. Chin Hin A Co.274 words
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Article645 1916-12-11 8 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6pm to 7 p.m 1 Selection Orpbee Aux Eofera Offenbach 2 Galop Mail Coach Lecccq 3 Waltz The Last Diops Kratzl L 4 Gavotte Wilhelmina Neumann 5 March To the Front Hume l645 words
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Article36 1916-12-11 8 (from Our Own Oirntpondcnt,') London, December 8 Tno prices in the London Rubber Marks! to-day are Pale Crepe 3/3 Diamond Smoked o o 1 <>/oj London, December 9 Pale Crepe Diamond Smoked 3/36 words
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Article59 1916-12-11 8 Lsteat Quotation*. London Dec 8 Mesere. Bouetead Co. iuforu, a ,L. tbe following were thequoUtion. for R ub t» on Spot in London r Plantation Ist latex crepe 3/4* Smoked sheet 3/4s. 4 London Dec 9 Plantarion Ist latex crepe 3/31 Smoked Sheet 8/3s. r»t London Dae.59 words
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Article40 1916-12-11 8 Tbe output of the Ton R kah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., for the week ended 9th inst was nineteen ton*. The total tin output of'the Tronoh Mines Ltd. from all sources fornthe month of November is Piculs 1,556.40 words
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Article95 1916-12-11 8 Monday, December 11. Penang Volunteers—Battalion Drill, Esplanade, 5 30 p m. Town Band, Esplanade. Hongkong University, Matriculation Examinations (Junior and Senior) commence. Tuesday, November 12. Penang Volunteers—Battalion Drill, Race Course 5,15 p.m. Wednesday, November 13 Penang Volunteers— Recruit Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. Town Band, Esplanade. Thursday,95 words
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Advertisement72 1916-12-11 8 Whooping Cough. hen jour child has whooping cough be careful to keep tho oough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain’s Cough R medy as may be required. This remedy wil, also 1 quify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many72 words
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Advertisement307 1916-12-11 8 FOR SALE CHEAP. TT'MPTY OIL DRUMS in pood condition. Capacity 44 gallons. For particulars i and price apply to j CfIUAH CHENG EEAT, > 585 71, Penang Street, i The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. 5 Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed agent jor the above Corporation, ai_307 words
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Article823 1916-12-11 9 xx-KWS effect on imports and A EXPORTS. Comparative Statistics. Xbe ffioial i® urn of and exports tho Straits betlDm/nts for the quarter 1... J September 30 bas been issutd and e D w t-.nt the trade of the three Setlemetts continues to increase. The figures for823 words
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Article201 1916-12-11 9 People who are tired all of th 9 time and never feel retted, even after a long night in bed, who cannot regain weight and strength, whose step lacks plasticity snd who feel no joy in living, are debilitated. An examination might show that every organ of201 words
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Article966 1916-12-11 9 A PegspErocs Year. The trade return* for the third quarter of the year,- which are analysed in another 'column, give substantial evidence of the prosperity of the Colony and also c f the fact that that prosperity is in (treat measure due to rubber. Out of an966 words
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179 1916-12-11 9 You can cure an ordmury cough is 24 hours with Vaco’s Lghtieg Cjugb Cure. You can cure any c ugh or bronchial trouble with Veno's that is curable at all and the fact that ether means have failed is179 words
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Advertisement46 1916-12-11 9 The Children’s Colds. '•fitch tlie childrens colds and cur 9 them before they weaken the vitality* Use Cbdiuberltun's Cough Remedy freely. It perfectly safe, It has been tested by chemists pronounced free from injurious Bn *Unce» and costa but a trifle. For *•1 dispeastrios and dealers*46 words
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Advertisement147 1916-12-11 9 Stay during the Chriatmaa Holidays AT THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, P S A S EXTRA DINNER AT $3. On the 25 th and 26th December 1916 and Ist January 1917 dancing after Dinner. (Weather permittiop, dinner will be serrtd on the lawn) Book your seats now. Tklkuram APDKEB3: Rnnnymede. Trlkphonb Nos.147 words
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Advertisement217 1916-12-11 9 HAVE YOU THE CONSTIPATION HABIT Io too many cases constipation is self* ciused. Tbe system gets out of order and purgative pills or salts are taken. These so weaken the bowels that constant dosing follows, and so the habit is formed. Dr. Cassell’s Instant Relief cures because it st'engthens tbe217 words
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Advertisement45 1916-12-11 9 The Best Co«jh Mrdiciac, Chamberlain’s Cjugh remedy is the largest selling ccagh medicine in the world to-day because it di ei exactly wbat a cough medicine is supposed to do. It stops coughs and oolds speedily and effectually. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,45 words
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Advertisement666 1916-12-11 9 NOTICE PROBATE 1916 No. 287. IN THE ESTATE OF ALFRED de WIND NEUBR INNER, deemed. PURSUANT to the Tuatees Oidiaance 19;4, Section 26 Notice is hereby given that all Creditors and other peisons having any claims and demands against the Estate cl Alfred de Wiod Nt-übrouner deceased wh > died666 words
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Article1516 1916-12-11 10 A letter addressed to the press a few days ago by two well-known M.P.’s informs all whom it may concern that a private society has been for some time considering the problem of forming an international league for tbe preservation of peace (when we get1,516 words
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Article377 1916-12-11 10 Discussing "The Position of Bumania” in the Fortnightly ‘Politicus” examines the statistics of her grain and petroleum production. He goes on to say Rumania’s downful would be a disaster of the first magnitude to the Grand Alliance. It would almost completely nullify tbe British blockade. Germany377 words
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Advertisement53 1916-12-11 10 Uaaeccsary Words by waste words and &d>ettising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlana Cough Remedy? The most fastidious are satufied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any causr and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale by all53 words
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Advertisement62 1916-12-11 10 A Germ Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from leek jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germs which cause these diseases. It also cause wounds to heal without maturation and in one*third the time62 words
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Advertisement488 1916-12-11 10 WHEN BUYING MANILA CIGARS Be careful to see that the box bears the trade ‘mark as shewn below: LONDRES. HIGH LIFE IN THE EAST. REINA VICTORIAS. CORTADO FINO. -.as» m r. fk m&Wm a H m •ji*' PER LAS. PERECTOS. IMPERIALES CORTADO DE LA REINA. THE TRADE MARK OF THE488 words
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Article1140 1916-12-11 11 wartime changes. Ranob am d Speed. (By A Naval Correspondent.) Tbe return of U 63 to Germany, and the reported arrival in America of the Douietkland and on her aeoond trip acroaa tbe Atlantic, are event* of great interest, but of no new significance, in tbe1,140 words
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Article815 1916-12-11 11 The custom of awarding medals for military service is supposed to have originated with the Chinese, It is nothing new for the curious in such matters to trace the germs of what are at least counterparts of Western ideas to the much more ancient civilisation of815 words
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Advertisement218 1916-12-11 11 fhe BEST BEI f> Obtainable in the EAST CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER Try it at Tiffin! Try it at Dinner A t PRICES MODERATE Stocked by all STORES, HOTELS and EARS. SOLE IMPORTERS: G.H.SLOT PENANG. Phone No. 453 Si SOME REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INSTAL A U. E. SCRAP218 words
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Advertisement71 1916-12-11 11 Whoopis* Caulk. When jonr child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also l quify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics71 words
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Advertisement655 1916-12-11 11 Not Beyond Hope Those who hare suffered year after year with Rheumatism will be glad to hear of a remedy that has proved an absolute specific. There are no conditions of Rheumatiam, no matter how severe, nor from what caaae, that cmnot immediatelv be relieved, and permanently cared by Little's655 words
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Advertisement1691 1916-12-11 12 f*. O.—B. I. AND APCAK LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger Servioei KOHINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (Incorporated in Holland.) For Intended to Sail. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MATT. SERVICE. 16th December 30th December Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China and Japan Connecting with. Kashgar Karmala1,691 words
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