Straits Echo, 23 December 1916
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Title Section35 1916-12-23 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. OL. 14. M* Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents No. 301*35 words
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Advertisement1102 1916-12-23 1 1 ViivjAl n te|D NATUEh HiNESE New \m (BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. ♦4Send your Motor Cars £nd Carriages to us for painting and varnishing. An expert painter has been engaged from Hongkong. Torpedo body or Motor r ans built to order (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL1,102 words
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Advertisement22 1916-12-23 2 DRINK 4 RECOGN Y CONNOISSEURS THE L tf BRAND on the MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: OTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG22 words
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938 1916-12-23 3 (Under if, A Rules ot Racing.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 16th January, 1917. SECOND DAY Thursday, 18th January, 1917. THIRD DAY Saturday, 20th January, 1917. FIRST DAY. Ttietday, 16th January, 1917. 1 The Ofenino Stakes. Value $500. A Selling Handicap for all938 words
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Article1242 1916-12-23 3 Who knows what goes on in the kitchen Ask the question of any group of fashionably dressed ladies at any club and oonversation will drop Some will try to evade the question by starting a new subject others more daring may venture to suggest that it is1,242 words
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Article621 1916-12-23 3 A coriespondent dwells with unrcs'rained acerbity upun the shortcomings of the muchharassed young ladies who aro responsible for telepbooic connections in Penang. While cn3 must admit that his remarks are not wholly without justification, those who are familiar with the difficulties under which Exchange” girls work will621 words
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Advertisement393 1916-12-23 3 the lent Entries Close v,an nna Griffin Race, on the First or Second Any owners wishing to enter for more than R provided the other conDay, can do so on payment of $10 Entrance Fee for each extra itace, prov ditions of the Race are complied with. R -In all393 words
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Advertisement491 1916-12-23 3 s 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. PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent491 words
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Article889 1916-12-23 4 Pboqrbss in tei Philippine. Particularly in educational matters could advantage be taken in this Colony of com* parison with what is being done in places engaged in the same great work of the betterment of the masses of the population. For here as in CeyloD,889 words
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Advertisement439 1916-12-23 4 The Post, Telephone, Telegraph-and-Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., Ltd., are at YOUR Service. Post Card, Phone Message, or a Wire will bring you by return—gratis and post free—a copy of our illustrated Catalogue. m H ■Be! ud •.ts Fi:--5 3 w a THE “QUICK-BOIL. «9 BEATRICE BLUE FLAME STOVE. This Stove is439 words
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Advertisement37 1916-12-23 4 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of EUj. v., ij the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of cLenusts, 50 cents per phial, or post tree from the Dr. Williams- Medicine Co., Dept. 50, Singapore.37 words
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Advertisement423 1916-12-23 4 Every Mother would feed her Baby if she could BUT frequently the breast-milk is deficient ii is deficient in quantity or quality, or absent altogether. This, however, can often be rectified if the mother herself will take Glaxo three times a day—made rich and strong and taken hot or milk-puddings423 words
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Article2035 1916-12-23 5 [A Characteristic Series by Tom Wright, Reviewing Human Speculations from the Earliest Times Till Now Continued .J Buddhist metaphysic (abidharma) is more scientific than Aristotle in that it sees the fallacy in the idea of free will. It recognises Will, of course, as I do, but notes its2,035 words
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Advertisement243 1916-12-23 5 '»m »i VIOLIN STRINGS I FRESH SUPPLIES *Vf RY MAIL. Eor lBt Aoribelle Silk ctB 30 3 length I !A or 2nd Best Gut 30 2 I ID or 3rd »30 2 I or 4th covered with heavily plated wire 1 on Dampproof Silk M 25 1 I Send One243 words
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Advertisement434 1916-12-23 5 »qi jo ®c®o fa® noiprcqddi tJL»uo\$t\\uwoj 10 pwjddni eq ||!m ajujoj ©qj aoj scn-iog ’iivnunf par; Jeqoj.-'Q ‘Ajnf *|ijdy a) eqj &aunp •jnoqtg jo Jt-|(oj)aoQ ijndr>(j »m |o eogo 0 qi °1 l ad# cq i*nai jeqj«nb 3aip©D0jd eqjjoj saaniaj }»qj pepatmaj ojb f~~w~ anosyi nviqni jo saaAOidrcwM »y; of434 words
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Article, Illustration96 1916-12-23 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59,* Beach Street, Penang. Pbice Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N. B.~~ All business communications should96 words
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Article19 1916-12-23 6 Harrison—At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on the 23rd inst., the wife of Dr. John Harrison, of a daughter.19 words
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Article1403 1916-12-23 6 The year is drawing to a close, and the coming of Christmas finds us still engaged in a life and death struggle with the most powerful and malignant foe the Empire has ver bien called upon to face. Sorrow is in ilmost every British home. The Angel1,403 words
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Article897 1916-12-23 6 Capt. K C. Kinder, we are glad to see, it out of hospital. He leaves for Home shortly.— MM. The Rev. C. E. Swinnerton was carried on to Singapore in the Krian when attempting to make his usual visit to Miri, Sarawak, The District Grand Master will897 words
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Article335 1916-12-23 6 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS] EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN. RECAPTURE OF EL ARISH. Serious Blow (o Ike Turks, London, December 22. An official announcement regarding the operations in Egypt states: “We occupied El Arish after the town had been two years in the enemy’s hands. The enemy intended a stubborn resistance and had335 words
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Article126 1916-12-23 6 Chinese Community's Request. In view of the departure of Mr. P- T. Allen, Assistant Protector of Chinese, on transfer to Singapore, the Chinese of Penang held a meeting at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon to consider a request to Government to retain Mr. Allen in126 words
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Article258 1916-12-23 6 The other day, when Messrs. Van Cuylenberg and Rees were out after pig in Kampong Jernek, Batu Gajah, the dogs put up a huge tusker weighing well overs picul and a half. The boar was hunted for over two hours and eventually ran into a258 words
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Advertisement226 1916-12-23 6 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. 'E have a choice assrrtmfnt of Perfumes by the Ve,t Fng’i-'h French Makers, Eau-de-Cologne, Lavender Water, Manicure Hair Brushes, Hand Mirrors. W Waterman's Fountain Pens. A most acceptable gift. Fills it°elf in a flash and absolutely never leaks. $6. s Auto-Strop Safety Razor. It strops its'lf. In beautifu’226 words
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Article1519 1916-12-23 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] PLEA FOR AN AVOWAL. Furtksr Detail*. London, Deoember 22, Preaident Wilaon in his Note suggested that tbe belligerents should avow their desires in regard to the arrangements for a guarantee against future war. He feels it his duty and right to point out their interest1,519 words
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Article717 1916-12-23 7 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS] GERMAN PEACE TERMS. TRENCHANT CRITICISM. Sir Joka Siiaoa's Speeek. i London, December 21. In the House of Commons Sir John Simon expressed bis desire to voice the whole of the United Kingdom’s acceptance of the Prime Minister’s speech on December 19, The German Note did717 words
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Article206 1916-12-23 7 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS] INDIAN AFFAIRS. QUESTIONS IN THE COMMONS. It«r»t«d Tiiillo*. London, December 20. In the House of Commons Mr. Brookes suggested increased taxstion in India, Mr, Chamberlain pointed out that additional taxation had already been imposedTk« Law’s Delays. In reply to Sir J. D. Rees, Mr. Chamberlain stated206 words
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Article465 1916-12-23 7 CORRESPONDENCE FROM GOVERNMENT. Sajs the Taiping correspondent of tbe T.O.M. Considerable interest is being shown by, the European community here—especially those who belong to Clubland —in the question of treating,” with which is connected the question of supplying drinks for cash only or for a deposit already465 words
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Article25 1916-12-23 7 (From Our Own Correspondent') London, December 22. Tne prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2/11 Diamond Smoked 2/1125 words
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Article31 1916-12-23 7 Latest Qvotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $83.50 business dune, in Singapore (refined)at $B4, bnvers no sellers, and in London at .£177 spot and j£l79 three months’ sight.31 words
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Article1674 1916-12-23 7 A Thought for the Day. Drop, dr< p. slow tears And battie those beauteous feet Which brought from Heaven The news and Prince of Peace. Cease not, wet eyes. His mercy to entreat; To cry for vengeance, Sin doth never cease. In your deep floods Drown all my1,674 words
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Article120 1916-12-23 7 Annual Dividend. We are informed by Messrs. Fraser Co. that the annual report aud accounts of the Eistern Smelting Co. for the yeir euded August 31, 1910, was issued in London yesterday. The net profit is .£21,395 which with balance carried forward from previous year and120 words
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Article69 1916-12-23 7 The following articles will bo found on our outside pages:— Pages. 3. —The Indian KitcheD, Telephones and Newspapers. 4. —E location in the Far EisL 5. —Foolish Philosophies. 8 —Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Church Services. llabrakol Syndicate, Limited. Alleged Theft Rtw.ing Collierie*. Mortality Returns. To-morrow’s Band Programme. Tie Week’s Events.69 words
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Article297 1916-12-23 8 KONOBIS ON STRIKE. THE TROUBLE SITTLED. Further particulars are to baud (says the Malay Mail of Thursday) of the labour trouble at Batu AraDg on the Malnyan Collieries’ coalfields. Recently, it is stated, the management granted the labour an all-round increase of 15 cents per truck on coal297 words
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Article568 1916-12-23 8 The following is the health statement for the week ended December 16 C Male 44 Total Deaths 2 >63 Female 19 Death rate 31.31 per mill» per annum compared with 32.30 in the preceding week and with 29.95 in the corresponding week of last year. Nationality. M. F-568 words
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Article271 1916-12-23 8 Halv-tkaelt Retort. Annexed is the statement of the assets and liabilities of the Company, and the profit and 1069 account for the half -year ended September 30, 1916. Tbs surplus of earnings after deducting current expenditure for the past half-year amount to Ten 19,775,641, out of which271 words
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Article234 1916-12-23 8 8-00 a.m. Matins. 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion. There will no 8unday School. 6-00 p m. Evensong. Professional Hymn 58. Responses Roberts. Psalm 119 Goodenough and Matthews. Magnificat Maunder Nunc Dimiiti8 in C. Hymns 482, 51, 61. After the Blessing Two C-rols and GOD SAVE THE KING.234 words
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77 1916-12-23 8 9 a.m. Children’s Service and Sacrameit of Baptism. 6 pm. Special Christmas Service. Preacher Rev. Donald J. Rosa, m a. Hymns —41, 36, 43, 39. On Friday. 6- Devotional Service. 7- Choir PracticeFitzgerald Memorlaa Metrodist Church, Cor. Anson and Buemah < Roads. i 977 words
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Article1935 1916-12-23 8 Statutory Meeting. I The Statutory Meeting of the share- holders of the Habrakol Syndicate, Limited. pursuant to Section 56 of the Companies 1 Ordinance, 1915, w*a held at the offices of 1 Messis. A.A Anthony A Co. at noon yetter- 1 day. Theie were present Messrs. A.1,935 words
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Article168 1916-12-23 8 A Malty named Mohamad Noor, who ii better known as Noor Blanda, was this morning charged before Mr. Y. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court with theft of 85 cents from a riesha. The accused claimed trial. Court Inspector Nicol applied for an adjournment and that the case168 words
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Article306 1916-12-23 8 The following programme of music will be played at the Golf Club this evening from 5.45 p.m to 7.15 p.m. 1 Overture Morimo Williams 2 Two Step Karama Grey 3 Selection Robbie Burns Elliot 4 Wallz On the Mountain Kaulich 5 Song Queen of the Eaith Pinsuti306 words
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Article101 1916-12-23 8 Saturday, December 23. Penang Golf Club, Men’s Monthly Medal Competition. Christmas Eve Dinner E. A O. Hotel and Entertainment by Misses Aileen and Doris Woods, Dance. Sunday, December 24 Fourth in Advent. Monday, December 25 Christmas Day. Public Holiday. New Moon. Tuesday, December 26. Boxing Day. Public101 words
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Article124 1916-12-23 8 Penano, December 23. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4j 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 11/16 3 Credit 2/415/16 3 Documentary 2/4 31/3$ Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 172 t. 3 days’ sight Private... 174| I Bombay, Demand Bank 1/2 -3 Moulmein, Demand Bank 171 S 3124 words
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Advertisement412 1916-12-23 8 ♦nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnncnnnDnnna a s a a a a a m a a a a a g a a a a a a a a D a 8 D THE PENANG CHORAL SOCIETY WILL PRE3ENT The “Pirates THE TOWN HALL, ON Tuesday, 16th Jan. Thursday, 18th Saturday, 20th (RACE DAYS.) AT 9-15412 words
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Article1529 1916-12-23 9 Louise Heilgers - By Louise Heilgers. The bells were ringing, for it was Christmas day. Outside upon the frozen path a robin hopped, the sky waß clear, cold and blue, The tall chrysanthemums (ringing the lawn stood st iffly at attention like sentinels. A pale December sun lay like a1,529 words
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Article393 1916-12-23 9 WITH THE MEN WHO WILL NEVEU FIGHT AGAIN. A Hospital Pictube. The psychology of the British troops is one of the wonderful things of the war. Christmastide finds tbe men brave and gay happy Bnl confident, even those, indeed, who are maimed beyond hope. Round a glistening393 words
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Advertisement329 1916-12-23 9 Ft &ouwifu£, JfnPumb Jfowt9UAtoiaWva> ValuaMi Jtcmacfua, and Weak, Jaded Women. The Cure That Gives Strength and Vital Power. For all weakness of nerve or body, whether in men or women, Or. Cassell s Tablets are the supreme remedy. They give that splendid strength and vigour which is the pride of329 words
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Advertisement63 1916-12-23 9 A Germ Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock 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 aUo cause wounds to heal without maturation and m one-third the time63 words
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Advertisement62 1916-12-23 9 In a hot climate Buch as this harmful bacteria multiply very quickly, and that is the reason of stomach and bowel complaints being so prevalent. These troubles are difficult to cure unless the right medicine be taken WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE is a medicine of sound curative porperties and particularly62 words
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Advertisement452 1916-12-23 9 FOR SALE CHEAP, EMPTY OIL DRUMSio good condition. Capacity 44 gallons. For particulars and price apply to CHUAH CHENG KEAT. 667 71, Penang Street. FOR SALE. 24 ALBION BUSES 4 ion and 6 row For prices and paiticulara apply to TOWERS A Co., Secretat ies, Str A F.M S. Motor452 words
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Article892 1916-12-23 10 We are told that, in time of war, there are no such people as the Idle Rich; we are asked to believe that every individual of the Upper Ten Thousand is so occupied with practical and charitable affairs pertaining to the nation’s welfare that the term is892 words
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Article1225 1916-12-23 10 The Thunderbolts of War. A humourous paragrapher in a daily paper has Baid that the art of war is artillery,” and this appears to be literally true, for without its powerful artillery, against wh ch Belgium and France had nothing to oppose, the great advance of Germany in1,225 words
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Advertisement61 1916-12-23 10 ESTABLISHED 1874 THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd. Incorporated in India. BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE. J. R. MaCPH ERSON, Secretary S.B. and F.M.S. Total Assets exceed 128,000,000 Claims Paid »26.000.000 LOW RATES. LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Prospectus etc. to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 16t>, Beach or Street. Feanang. The61 words
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Advertisement334 1916-12-23 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. THE TRADE MARK OF THE LA ISABEL FACTORY. One of the few Tobacco concerns in Manila that is not controlled by Germans.334 words
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Article1922 1916-12-23 11 In these days of heavy hearts the publication of a book on joy does not seem very appropriate, yet what Professor Dearborn, of Cambridge, Mass., has to tell us makes for the better ordering of life. For he is one of those who have followed the1,922 words
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Advertisement205 1916-12-23 11 HAVE YOU TRIED THE FAMOUS SLOT BRANDY MADE IN FRANCE. ONE, THREE SIX STARS? ON SALE EVERYWHERE. G. H. Slot Co. •PhoMttJ. SOLE IMPORTERS. Telegrams: SLOT. IX SOME REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INSTAL A U. E. SCRAP WASHER am (1) (2) (3) It will enable you to recover more rubber205 words
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Advertisement70 1916-12-23 11 Whoo»iai C:u|h. When jour child has whooping cough be careful to beep the cough loose and expectoration easy bv giving Chamberlain’* Cough R°medy as may be required. Thia remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics and70 words
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Advertisement54 1916-12-23 11 Inaecejstry Words Why waste words acd advertising space in describing the ra?ny points of merit in Cbamberlan’s CjU2b Remedy The most fast dicus are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, aod that it contains absolutely uo narcotics or iDjarious substances. For sale by54 words
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Advertisement777 1916-12-23 11 A Cure that Cures There ere men end women in every locality who ere being racked to deeth with Rheumatism. Many of them here tried electricity, liniments, Turkish and mineral bathe, massage, e c„ while other* have been doctored until they have lost ell hope and patience. Little's Oriental Balm777 words
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Advertisement1576 1916-12-23 12 p. I. Mail AND apcar line (Incorforatmd in England.) and Puaentfer Service». KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATBCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (lnooefoeated in Holland.) Foe Intended to Sail. Stbambe. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS MAIL BERYICE. Outward (for China and Japan») Langs*, Telok Serna we, SegU, Olehleh, Sabang, Padang, Benkoelen and Batavia.1,576 words
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