Straits Echo, 4 January 1917
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Title Section35 1917-01-04 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, THURSDAY, 4th JANUARY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 4.35 words
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Advertisement1109 1917-01-04 1 ffjli Vi** aid; P V 233 BatOhi (BANKS, i FOR Chse New Yeah Send your Motor Cars and Carriages to us for painting and varnishing. An expert painter has been engaged from Hongkong. Torpedo body or Motor Vans built to order. A Fleet of English and American Cars for hire1,109 words
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Advertisement13 1917-01-04 1 w m E3t-* ft It in l I i« 3S 35 aH SiR13 words
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Advertisement86 1917-01-04 2 DRINK r*v' < ■jy*. a ft®» m M 51 KB»? .l4S£Es m m m m ft' m (to ti vem *j m tv l.fc.* l-?X Wf u; t'jfM ft» 1 JT* j®#; EM GV‘ *45 W-^r iiiiftrV SrtAl: is& fSaffl Sf V&& $§93 fife? tem to v;^ f ?*§k seas86 words
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921 1917-01-04 3 (Under S, R, 4. Rules ot 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. Value $500. A Selling Handicap for921 words
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Article1822 1917-01-04 3 The Cabinet and Parliament. A careful perusal of the vernacular papers in Peking must compel the reader to ask the question: Who are the plotters, the Cabinet or Parliament cr their respective representatives? The pro Kuo Wu Yuan papers accuse the radical papers of plotting to overthrow1,822 words
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Advertisement882 1917-01-04 3 Singapore Cold Storage Ccirjrry. iimi.cd. IMPORTERS OF Australian Frozen Meat and Produce ALSO English Fish and Game. Singapore, Kuala ?umpur, Ipoh and Penang. rxxrrxrrx^a: 4 5/m 'M m k TO-DAY 37 v V m>ui-x n& s? S-fc, for That’s all we ask you to send now, and you can pay882 words
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Article1225 1917-01-04 4 Need for Common Sense. (By Harold Co».) A few months ago the voluntary body t known as the National Birth Bate Commis- sion, over which Dean Inge presided for nearly three years, published their report. It is an admirably balanced piece of work. It gives facts and1,225 words
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Article634 1917-01-04 4 It was once rumoured (says the China Pres») that British steamship companies such as the Blue Funnel Line, Ben Line, Shire Line, Glen Line, etc suspended or were to suspend their runs to the Orient and Japan. At least as far as the Blue Funnel Line’s Far Eastern634 words
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Advertisement508 1917-01-04 4 BATH TOWELS --O 3? 'V TOWEL FACE TOWELS The DRY WELL” Towel. Fringed Honeycomb Towel. Size 21 by 40 inches. Face towel size Price 50 cents each. VALUE BATH TOWELS. The “SOUDAN" Towel. Very thick and extra absorbent. Large size measuring 59 by 36 ins Price $1-95 each, The SPECIAL508 words
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Advertisement21 1917-01-04 4 Fop Sale. SHARE TRANSFER FORMS. PRICE: S CENTS EACH OS $1.50 PER HUNDRED. The Criterion Press. Ltd 69, BEACH STBEET, PENANO.21 words
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Advertisement705 1917-01-04 4 Desirable residence in rmio* locality No. 6, Vermont Road,enn u i™ No, 111, Brick Kiln Road or Telephone FOR SALE CHEAP. EMPTY OIL DRUMS in good condition Capacity 44 gallons. For particular» and price apply to CHUAH CHENO KEAT, 667 71, Penang Btreet. NOTICE. M. CATHIRAVALO. WITH a view to705 words
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Article572 1917-01-04 5 Intebestixo Mobninq’b Wobk. Thera was a good attendance at the Race Course this morning tj witness the training of the horses for the New Year Meeting, the entr.es tor which close to-morrow. The course was a bit on the hard side and if there is no ram before572 words
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Article83 1917-01-04 5 Gula Kalumpong 132,648 lb, Columbia 34,494 lb, K r ian 43,000 lb, Pad .ng Jawa 20.842 !b, Padang 29 000 lb, Karai 13 045 !b, Samagsga 16,500 lb, Ne'lmuv 4.962 lb, Rantau 5,500 lb, Suncei Bafu (Malaya) 26 850 lb, Yal D'or 31,300 lb, Kurau 31,0001 b,83 words
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Article396 1917-01-04 5 The following programme of music will be played at the to-morrow evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: 1 Selection Girofle Gircfli Lecocq 2 Quadrille The Gondoliers Bucalossi 3 Waltz The Skaters Waldteufel 4 Polka Gcol Luck Williams 5 March Oriental Echoes Rosey 1 he Sumatra Pott396 words
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Article261 1917-01-04 5 i A Klang Case. Our Klang correspondent writes 0° December 29 M r N. R. Jarrett held a preliminary inquiry into the case against four accused in connection w*th the theft of rubber valued at $5,000. Accused Nos. 1 and 2 (tlusea and Yusope) are detectives261 words
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Article649 1917-01-04 5 The Perak AntuOpium Society held its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, December 30, at the Tai Pak Kong’s Pavilion, Ipob, when the accounts for tbepast yesr were passed. The following effiesrs and committee were elected for the com ng year: ratrens. —Dr. R, M. Connolly and Mr.649 words
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Advertisement422 1917-01-04 5 the Eastern Produce Exchange 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street an* Church Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000 Auctioneers Brokers. The Ninety-seventh Auction Sale I WILL BE HELD i~Z[ 'On Monday, th? 8th January, 1917. Bftiea or Purohasus negotiated by Private Treaty or by Pablio Auction uniting Saltern and422 words
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Advertisement257 1917-01-04 5 GOLOFINA JAMAICA CIGARS PERFECTOS “BOUQUET” backed in Boxes ©e 25 QUALITY EQUAL TO BEST HAVANA BRANDS. SOLD BY Pritchard Co., Ltd. Caldbeck, MacGregor Co. Tong Joo Co. Chong Kee Co. S. S. A. Marican. SHOWING FRIDAY, oth JANUARY. 1917. Patbe’s Latest and Most Succeisful Poiidl THE IRON CLAW” caturipg the257 words
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Article, Illustration96 1917-01-04 6 PlkiiaWd daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Vo. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Puck Doily Local m $24 per annum. OaUUtion... Postage Extra. Moil Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N-B. AH business communications96 words
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Article1347 1917-01-04 6 Some little time ago we mentioned that the more vociferous of those who advocated raising a war contribution from this Colony by means of an income-tax were not prepared to abide by the recommendations of the Committee which Bat recently in Singapore. It will be remembered that immediately1,347 words
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Article625 1917-01-04 6 Mr. D. A. M. Brown is laid up with a poisoned leg. Mr. Maurice Maude is paying a short visit to Penang. A son was born to Lieut, and Mrs. G. Venning on Nov. 20 in London, A farewell dinner to Regt. S.-Major Latter was held in625 words
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Article192 1917-01-04 6 Latest Quotatioas, Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $86.15, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $B6 50, buyers no sellers, and in London at j6lBl 15?. spot and .£lB3 10s. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following were the quotations for Rubber192 words
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Article993 1917-01-04 6 A Thought for (he Day, Prance—and her caus9 is happily f ar from desperate—is now fighting not only for her national independence but for the freedom of Germany and of the rest of Europe.” —Karl Marx, January 1871. A Tip. Perhaps the Straits Government whose spokesmen have been993 words
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Advertisement93 1917-01-04 6 EVALAX The Ideal Laxative for Constipation in Children and Adults. Pleasantly flavoured with Orange and readily taken by children. Being a paraffin preparation its action is purely mechanical and free from all unpleasant effects. Sold in Jars $1-00 each. George Town Dispensary Ltd., PENANC, TAIPINC AND IPOH. ANDREW USHER Co.s93 words
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Article769 1917-01-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GERMAN COMMENTS. Blood-Cardli.g lhre*t*. London, January 1. •'Tbe Peace dream is over for the preHo ut” is the keynote of the German Press comment on the Allies reply, Tbe papers complain of the Allies’ brutal rejection of Germany’s efforts towards peace” and then make blood-curdl-mg threats769 words
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Article736 1917-01-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE SITUATION UNRAVELLED. Russia* Account, London, January 2. It is evident from tbe Russian communique that the German claim to have thrown back the Allies to the Braila bridgehead is inaccurate, The composite Danube Army, during tbe later phases of the campaign, has lagged behind736 words
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Article1357 1917-01-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Uaeertain Situation. Athens, Jan. 3. The situation in Athens is one of the utmost uncertainty. King Constantine is finding much difficulty in replying to the Allies’ demands owing to the attitude of the populace. Allegiance Thrown Off. London, January 2. Reuter announces that the islands1,357 words
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Article310 1917-01-04 7 New Premises at Sememe an. The new premises of the Seremban branch of tbe Chartered Baok of India, Australia and China were formally opened yesterday when Mr. A. E. Todd did the bonouis to a large company, saya the Malay Mail of Tuesday. The new building has310 words
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Article540 1917-01-04 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] “The Beat Christina* Present." London, January 3. Field-Marshal Haig, in a letter to Mr. Ben Tillett, says "Tell Labour that tin best Christmas present they can make to their comrades iD the field is that nothing in 1917 shall hinder the regular, constant, and increasing540 words
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Article243 1917-01-04 7 Pbnano Womin Workers, Amount previously acknowledged $3,236.73 Belle Vue 1.30 Mrs. Teip Keng Teng (2nd Don.) 10 CO Mrs. Lonie 5.00 Mrs. Wilson (Caledonia) (Bth Don.) 10.00 Mrs. Cleaver (10th Don.) 1.00 Mrs. Cama 25.00 Mrs. H. B. Kaka (Singapore) 5.00 Mrs. Brereton Martin (2nd Don.)243 words
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Article355 1917-01-04 7 [Reuter's Telegrams] Gsias TsbuUu d. Rjine, Jsunny 3. Italy notifies that she has conquered 1,200 iquare miles of terriloiy, shortened her front by 125 miles and made 85,000 Austrian prisoners. Four hundred and sixty-nine thousand workers are ergiged in the munition factories of whom 73,000 are women. Italian355 words
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Article67 1917-01-04 7 C From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, January 4. The directors of Luuas Rubber Estate have decided to raise the capital to $400,000. The new buildings aud new clearings will entail a capital expenditure during the current financial year and shareholders are invited to tender for shares instead67 words
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Article401 1917-01-04 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 3. —Affairs in China. 4 —Birth Rate Agitation. Shipping News. 5. —Training Notes. December Rubber Crops, To-morrow’s Band Programme, Alleged Tteft of Rubber, Perak Anti-Opium Society. 8. —A Week’s Warring. The ChikiCard Case. The Week’s Events. 9. —A401 words
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Article847 1917-01-04 8 Unofficial Review The following cables, communicated by H B M. Legation, appeared in the Bangkok papers: Western Front. London, Dec, 23. The weather has again interfered almost continuously with the fighting on all fronts and there has been no impirtant operation, with the brillant exception of the847 words
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Article3068 1917-01-04 8 Full Text of Jcdoment. We append the full text of the judg- ment of Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward in the Bait in which Mr. G J- M. Keulemans, as liquidator of the firm of Messrs. Herm Jebsen A Co. and Chop Swee Hock Hup Kee3,068 words
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Article53 1917-01-04 8 Friday, January 5 PenaDg Race Entries Close 5 p.tn. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m. Saturday, January 6. The Wagon Pachaung Wolfram Mines Ltd, Extraordinary General Meeting. 12.30 p.m. 5 Epiphany. Sunday, January 7. Ist Sunday after Epiphany. Monday, January 8. Penang Criminal Assizes commence. Wednesday, January 10.53 words
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Article125 1917-01-04 8 Penang, January 4 {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 11 15 3 Credit 2/415/16 3 Documentary 2/4 31 33 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 170 3 days’ sight Private.., 174} Bombay, Demand Bank 110 Moulmein, Demand Rank 169 a 3 days’125 words
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Article187 1917-01-04 8 Pinajco, 4th January 1917. Biif tti. Soup per catty 1$ Roast 14 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat II Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue 60 Feet 21 Heart 40 Liver per catty Si Pork Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 18 Feet 22 Tongue 22187 words
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Advertisement496 1917-01-04 8 □□nnnnnnnnnnnannonannnnnaDnnan a THE PENANG CHORAL SOCIETY I WILL PRESENT l The “Pirates of Penzance AT I THE TOWN HALL, S 16th Jan. g n a a a a g ADMISSION Reserved $3. g Unreserved $2. D BOOKING AT g ROBINSON PH NO Co., Ld, PENANG, g n aonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnaanna ON Tuesday,496 words
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Advertisement62 1917-01-04 8 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 diseasee. It also cause wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time62 words
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Advertisement10 1917-01-04 8 For Chronic Cheat Complaint», Wooda’ Great Peppermint Cure la. 6d,10 words
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Advertisement181 1917-01-04 8 for sale ONE 10/12 H. P. BEL8IZE CAR model 1913. 2-seater in good condi* tion. Apply 328 c/o Strait Echo, PENANG SIN POE. Chinese Daily Newspaper. I F you want to make your goods known to the Chinese advertise in the Pen* ang Sin Poe whioa is the best advertising181 words
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Article1967 1917-01-04 9 Pax in Billo, I bave beard and read various accounts, mostly written by those who have not lived in them, of the discomforts of the trenches. But quite their worst feature is scarcely ever touched upon I mean the appalling monotony of their names. When1,967 words
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Advertisement682 1917-01-04 9 -v &> > A l f 3S5K*'-tv sr'7 ->:.»;.-* V' TJM* a: f.s*S V- V IrW ■*.< **-i VS m .-•< wC USED TO SO AND THEY IHIN. emved the^oumted^uty^.ucJ 1 figu al' t^t^CT^Sl 8 u,ar 1 J°« yourself hare •t all public places—admired by all g we,, deTe,0 P«682 words
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Advertisement12 1917-01-04 9 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night. Wood*' Great Peppermint Cure. I*. od.12 words
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Advertisement70 1917-01-04 9 Whooping Cough. When jour child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giring Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make ti easier to expectorate, It has been used successfully in maDy epidemics and70 words
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Article846 1917-01-04 10 SIB BOBEBT HO TUNQ. A Remarkable Business and Philanthropic Carrrr. Hir Robert Ho-tung, of Hongkong, who wrs among those to receive the Hongkong degree of Doctor of Laws from Hongkong University, is well-known throughout the Far East. His career at Hongkong and his munificence have kept his846 words
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Article1101 1917-01-04 10 TWO CONCEPTIONS. Bt Rev. J. J, Lias. The utterances of the clergy concerning the moral problems of the war seem, as a rule, to give very little satisfaction. And their utt ranees concerning a future peace seem to aim at the result that the enormous financial1,101 words
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Advertisement65 1917-01-04 10 Sharp attacks of colic are very prevalent in this trying climite, and it i'b well to know wbat should be taken to overcome the trouble. Here is the knowledge t 3 act on Get a bottle of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE and take a teaspoonful every three hours. Speedy relief65 words
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Advertisement50 1917-01-04 10 The Children’s Colds. Watch Ihe children’s colds and cure them before they weaken the vitality, {Jee Chamberlain's Cough Remedy freely. It is perfectly safe. It baa been tested by chemists and pronounced free from injurious sub. atauces and costs but a trifle. For sale bv all dispensaries and dealers, 350 words
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Advertisement116 1917-01-04 10 Huttenkch Bros. 8 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of Electrical machinery. tt?* stimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: TEE Smim TELEPHONE CO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept an< Private Installations can be Started116 words
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Advertisement273 1917-01-04 10 The Tamil-Anglo-Latin Pocket Medical Dictionary. OP//V/O/VS. Paul. F n RCS me rFn UBe f Ul I b ok (Dr C. Fir t he coio^'v K the interest and respect of ™ot Th^U^ 81 ,,nand also the laymen-It is a usef,,l Med ‘“l men but (Dr E. V, Ratnam ne '>>rary."273 words
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Article1575 1917-01-04 11 It is difficult duriog the war (says the Nett Statesman in an article published before the recent change in the Russian premier* ■hip) to write of Russian internal developments, partly because news percolates slowly through the Russian oensorship, and partly because the courtesy of1,575 words
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Article303 1917-01-04 11 NOIE3 AND COMMENTS ON CURRENT TOPICS. The Firestone Ttre and Rubber Co, The capital stock of the Firestone Tyie aod Rubber Cj., has been increased from »5,000, 00J (go'd) to »50,000,000 (gold), the reorganisation having taken effect from November 1 last. Of the new capitalisation, »40,000,000 will303 words
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Advertisement205 1917-01-04 11 HAVE YOU TRIED THE FAMOUS SLOT BRANDY MADE IN FRANCE. ONE, THREE SIX STARS ON SALE EVERYWHERE. G. H. Slot Co. 'Phone 45J. SOLE IMPORTERS. Telegrams: SLOT. I] 19 I SOME REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INSTAL A U. E. SCRAP WASHER (1) It will enable you to recover more rubber205 words
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Advertisement10 1917-01-04 11 For Chronic Chest Complaint?, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d,10 words
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Advertisement61 1917-01-04 11 THE OFFICE MAN leads a sedentary life; his brain grows sluggish—so does his liver His health suffers—so does his business. PJN'KETTE" the tiny laxatives gently stimulate the bowels thus toning up the system and nerves which lead to sparkling good health. Do not gripeOf chemists, 50 cents per phial, or61 words
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Advertisement602 1917-01-04 11 It’s a Bad Sign When you have that obstinate, lingering cough which will not be shaken off. There is no cough at any stage, whether old or young, but what needs attention. A cough soon wrecks a strong constitution, I soon makes one helpless, in fact a cough is a602 words
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Advertisement1411 1917-01-04 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (IWGOKrO RATIO IK ENGLAND.) Mail and Passenger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Oat ward (for China and Japan.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. (Service temporarily suspended.) Wirelett Telegrapky fitted oa all Steamers. NOTICE.—All cabins are fitted with Electrio Fans free of1,411 words
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