Straits Echo, 13 January 1917
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Title Section36 1917-01-13 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, SATURDAY, lath JANUARY, 1917. Single Copy, 1« cents. No. 1 if.36 words
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Advertisement1099 1917-01-13 1 m jUHia^Ai 3 &D NATUKfii FOR Chinese New Yem ~i BANK Send your Motor Cars and Carriages to us for painting and varnishiDg. An expert painter has been engaged from HongkoDg. Torpedo body or Motor Vans built to order A Fleet of English and American Cara for hire day and1,099 words
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Advertisement27 1917-01-13 1 I T* Fob imco/k mu tf Dl^SSlfi **n2 fOftlWAHTSCfltt,>**■ #f whim IS THE MST ■to '>h!?°AT V <. V*f c TION* '6* U,C /ssi' “5 §l§? ss H27 words
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Advertisement41 1917-01-13 2 DRINK ■J-.: 1 A ‘HRS r THE I tvwa r 3 am f'&u .i-J» 1 f ■mi 1 is ■ti as li I'j&p JH BY CONNOISSEURS z t BRAND ON the MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) LTD., PENANG41 words
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Article869 1917-01-13 3 The Peace Problem.” A French Ex-Foreion Ministbb’s Views. Paris, December 1. While folly recognising that there is nothing like catching your bare before cookiDg it, M. Hanotaox, one time Minister of Foreign Affairs, thinks the war has advanced sufficiently to warrant those competent to take stock from now onward of869 words
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Article905 1917-01-13 3 i Mr Churchill’s account of the operations round Antwerp in October, 1914 is a spirit ed narrative and throws valuable light on the (ircumstances attending the Allies’ 2 choice of what is still the northern end of r their long battle line The newest details which905 words
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Advertisement554 1917-01-13 3 Straits Settlements War 1 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 lent554 words
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Advertisement797 1917-01-13 3 Your Baby is growing every day That is why his food is all important. A week of wrong feeding results in indigestion and a loss of weight and vitality which takes weeks of proper feeding to put right. Baby should, of course, have breast milk, but if this is impossible,797 words
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Article1209 1917-01-13 4 la tbe ball there are a few British officers, few Belgians, some war correspondents, and soma French doctors attached to the health department of the town. We are sitting at a little table after dinner and there are coffee caps on the table and a box of chessmec, Bat1,209 words
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Article703 1917-01-13 4 Important Discovrbt, Important results are anticipated from the discovery made by Captain Marris of the Royal Army Medical Corps, that a very early and accurate diagnosis of typhoid fever may be made by giving the patient a dose of the drug atropine. For some time it has703 words
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Advertisement309 1917-01-13 4 TOWELS BATH A V' v s TOWEL FACE TOWELS VALUE BATH TOWELS. The “SOUDAN" Towel. Very thick and extra absorbent. Large size measuring 69 by 36 ins. Price $l-95 each. The SPECIAL VALUE Towel. Large size Turkish Bath Towel Size 32 by 52 inches. Price $l-10 each. The “WAYLOW Towel.309 words
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Advertisement44 1917-01-13 4 The Best Cough Medicine, Chamberlain’s Cough remedy is the largest selling cough medicine in the world to-day because it dees exactly what a cough medicine is supposed to do. It stops coughs and oolds speedily and effectually. For salt by all dispensaries and dealers.44 words
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Advertisement49 1917-01-13 4 The Children’s Colds. Watch the children’s cold* and cure them before they weaken the vitality. Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy freelv. It j 8 perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from iojurious subatances and costa but a trifle. For sale by all dispensaries and dealer»,49 words
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Advertisement498 1917-01-13 4 DannnnnDHDronnnDDonnnnaoaoaQD THE I PENANG CHORAL SOCIEII WILL PRE3ENT The "Pirates of Penzance" AT THE TOWN HALL, ON Tuesday, /6 th 7 a/1 Thursday IBth Saturday. 20th (RACE DAYS.) AT 9-15 P. M., IN AID OF THE OFFICERS’ FAMILIES FUND. ADMISSION Unreserved Reserved $3. g a o a BOOKING AT $2.498 words
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Article1073 1917-01-13 5 [A Characteristic Series by Tom Wright, Reviewing Human Speculations from the I Earliest Times Till Now [Continued.] As every idea is derived from a prece I dent impression, had we any idea of the substance of our minds, we must also have lan impression of it; which is1,073 words
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Article459 1917-01-13 5 Address from Ptsssi Chinese. e The Penang Chinese feel that they have lost a good friend and an exceptionally able and sympathetic head cf the local Protectorate m Mr. P. T. Al.'eo who has ju*t been transferred to Singapore. Before I his departure Mr. Allen was459 words
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Article76 1917-01-13 5 8-00 a.m. Matins. 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion. 1(M 0 a.m. Holy Communion (Cuinese). 5- p.m. Sunday School. 6- p m. Evensone. Hymn 273. Responses Roberts. Psalm LXXJII Soaper. LXXIV Wesley. Magnificat Parry. Nunc Dimittis Stainer. Hymns 361, 391, 31. During (he week Wednesday— 9.30 a.m. Short76 words
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40 1917-01-13 5 9 a.m. Children’s Service, 6 pm. Public Worship. Preacher Rev. Donald J. Rosa, M A. Hymns 654, 342, 418, 434, 516. Friday Evening. 6 30 p in. Devotional Suvice. 7-00 p.m. Choir Practice.40 words
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Article94 1917-01-13 5 The following is the health statement for the week ended Jaouary 6 1917 f Male 51) Total Deaths < >76 Female 25 Death rate 37.77 per mille per annum com par-d with L’9 32 in the preceding week and with 22.46 in the corresponding week of last year.94 words
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Article58 1917-01-13 5 The following pr-gramme of music will ba played at the Golf Club this evening from 5.45 p.m, t 715 p.m.: 1 Overture Ruy Blaa Mende’ssohn 2 Two Step Grizz’y Bear Rigßetsford 3 Reminiscences Of Scotland Godfrey 4 Waltz Roses Red and White Meisaler 15 Bolero P*‘quit* Bigge58 words
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Advertisement320 1917-01-13 5 nnnnnnnnnnnn OON’T MISS! DON’T MISS I THE ONLY CHANCE WE OFFER A GREAT CLEARANCE SALE FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY. COMMENCING MONDAY. THE Btli JANUARY, 1917. HIGH CLiASS CODDS AT LOW PRICES. «ilk and Fancy Goods, Drapery and Jewellery, Bootß and Shoes, Hats, Perfumery etc., etc. WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL A Co..320 words
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Advertisement12 1917-01-13 5 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cure. Is 6d,12 words
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Advertisement181 1917-01-13 5 GOLOFINA JAMAICA CIGARS “PERFECTOS “BOUQUET" Packed in Boxes of 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. To-night! To-night!! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE LYCEUM THEATRE, ARCYLL ROAD. JLf 1 PRESENT PATHE SUPERB SERIAL p 1?„181 words
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Article, Illustration95 1917-01-13 6 fiUiiltid daily (except Sundays and public holidays) i ax ms CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. So. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Paics. Doily Local 924 per annum. OvteUtion... Postage Extra. Edition (Post Free) 917.50 OABLI ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 1f.8. All business communications should be95 words
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1312 1917-01-13 6 So many other matters claimed our attention yes’erday that we were unable to find time or space to reply to Colonel Adams’ letter in that issue* We feel obliged, however, to return to the subject to-day in order to refer to oue or two1,312 words
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Article872 1917-01-13 6 Mr. A. O. M. Forrest, Accountant of the j Penang Branch of the Chartered Bank, will leave for Home in the near future on long leave. J Mr. D. M. Millar, Accountant of the 1 Chartered Bank here, will be leaving for the Batavia branch in the872 words
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Article1020 1917-01-13 6 India* Moslems aad The War. In opening the Ali-Indi* Mr,.Educational Conference at Aligarh th« Mr. Mian Muhammad Shafi made a pointed reference to the subject whir-hY* nates the horizon, and g* T9 an lt Y,’ lead to Mahomedan opin on. Ho d tna TS that German militarism should1,020 words
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Advertisement146 1917-01-13 6 CHOICE PERFUMES, SOAP, POWDERS AND HAIR LOTIONS FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR BY THE BEST BRITISH MAKERS. CALL AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. special Chinta Hati $2 a bottle. r% i 0. PENANG, TAIPING AND IPOH. ANDREW USHER Co/s SPECIAL RESERVE V.G. WHISKY Sandilands, Buttery Co., Sole Agents for PENANG PEFAK. W146 words
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Obituary18 1917-01-13 6 Death Phillips— At Bitu Gajab, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. H. Phillipp, Nova Scotia Estate18 words
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Article2327 1917-01-13 7 The Prospectus. FULL TEXT. INVESTMENTS AN» CONVERSIONS. Londou. January 12. Issue of £5 par cent. War Loan 1929 1947 in stuck or bonds. Interest payable Ist Juno and Ist December. First dividend as follows :—payable Ist June, 1917, on fully-paid allotments “JCI B*9 per cent.” instalment allotments2,327 words
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Article229 1917-01-13 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] lacreaaitg Artillery Activity. London, January 11. A Franc’i commuiique, recording the Macedonian campaign, states that the artillery duel is increasing along the whole front, particularly along th9 Struma and in the regions of Makova and Monastir. Effective British and French aeroplane bombardments ware carried out on229 words
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Article352 1917-01-13 7 Latest Quotatioas, Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at •88.75, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $89.50, business done (275 tons sold) and in London at j£184 5s spot and JB186 three months’ eight. Messrs. Bouitead Co. inform us that the following are the quotations received to*352 words
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Article1505 1917-01-13 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] AIMS DEFINED. Fra»k Avowal. London, January 12. The Allies' reply to President Wilson is described as an impressive and a historic document. The papers are of opinion that it is courteous and friendly in tone close in reasoning, and lofty in ideals. It it bound to1,505 words
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Article84 1917-01-13 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages s Pages. 3. The Peace Problem.” Mr. Churchill aud Antwerp. 4. —Tommy. New T/phoid Treatment. —Mr. P. T. Allen. Church Services, Mortality Returns. To-night’s Band Programme. Foolish Philosophies. 8. —Malaya’s Man-Power. The Income Tax. The Week’s Events. Penang Volunteer84 words
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Article569 1917-01-13 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Admiral J<llicoe’a Review, London, January, 12 Tbs freedom of the Fishmongers Company waa conferred on Admiral Sir John Jelbcoe in the oity. Admiral Jellicoe, in hia apeeob, dwelt on the difficulties of naval warfare, as torpedoing waa effective at 10,000 yards beyond which569 words
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Article677 1917-01-13 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Customary Duplicity. Athens, January 12 The Greek reply to tbe uliimatum makes all tbo concession o accompanied by conditions, including the raising of the blockade. Reply to tka Eateate. London, January 12—Later, The Greek reply to tho Allied ultimatum evades the demand for apologies677 words
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Article442 1917-01-13 8 Lumut was en fete on Siturday and Sunday, JaDUiry 6 aLd 7 as the Dindiogs R creation Club was holding their sports in ce tbrati* n cf the New Year. The Club and its grounds were most tastefully decorated for the occasion, flags being kindly supplied by the442 words
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Article588 1917-01-13 8 Both Accused Convicted, Syed Abdul Rahman and Abiullah, a chiuttng, who were charged before the District Judge, Mr. R D. ActOD, with criminal intimidation by tbr ratening one Cbuah Cbai Seng with injury to his person with intent to cause alarm to lim on December 31, wt re588 words
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Article957 1917-01-13 8 MEN FOR THE FRONT. The Course to be Followed. From the Colonial Secretary ice have received the following publication With reference to the Notice recently issued in the Press regarding the appointment of Man-power Advisory Committees in the vaiious Settlem nts, it has been decided that every man957 words
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Article243 1917-01-13 8 (To the Editor of the Straits Timet.) Sir, —I am glad to note the decision in favour of a local income t;*x, but in the application of it I h -po some distinction wil l be made in favour of married men with establishments to keep up243 words
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Article71 1917-01-13 8 Saturday, January 13. Town Band, Go'f Ciub. P. C. C. Tennis Entries close. Sunday, January 14, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. Monday, January 15. Town Band, Esplanade. St. Xavier’s Institution re-opens, Tuesday, January 16. Penang Races, Pirates of PeDzmce in aid of Officers’ Families Fund, Town Hall, 9,1571 words
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Article112 1917-01-13 8 Mr. Houston, M.P. has offered jBIOO.OOO for the destruction of fifty submarines. It has brought him an enormous correspondence and it is quite possible th>t this question may yet be solved by privateering and private enterprise. In spite of submarines the worli’s tonnage increases. L’oyd’s register of all112 words
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Article416 1917-01-13 8 Members are reminded of the Club Shoot to take place to-morrow morning at 7 a.m. 300 vrds. Deliberate=A sighter and 7 counting. 300 yrds. Rapid=B shots in 45 seconds. (00 yrds. Deliberate A sighter and 7 counting. 800 yrds. A sighter and 7 counting. The usual416 words
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Advertisement70 1917-01-13 8 Whoopis* Cough. When your child ban whooping cough be careful to beep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chimberlain’s Cough E«medy an may be requirtd. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and m<ke ti eaaier to expectorate. It has beeu used successfully iu many epidemics and70 words
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Advertisement462 1917-01-13 8 RACE HOLIDAYS. The Exchange Banka will be closed at noon on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the 16(11, 18fh and 20th January, 1917, being Race Days, for sale. ONE FRENCH D\RRACG DE LUTP brand new 16 H P,, electric starter 5 electric light; dynamo. Latest model 5. seater, spare wheel. 27462 words
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Article930 1917-01-13 9 Kl )U TH Straiti Timet Co»*mpowdeht.) Kuala Lumpur, January 9. Men who have given up their portions to for the war do not think it fair !u° Hhev should have to pay $5 for a passba to go and another |3 80 for it to be P930 words
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Article928 1917-01-13 9 Squeezing the Poor. We Singapore Free Press) seriously ask that all those gentlemen who have been talking lately about proposed taxation being a grave hardship on the poor, should devote close attention to the far more grave hardship about which we wrote laßt week, namely the large number of928 words
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Advertisement9 1917-01-13 9 For Chronio Cheat Oumplaint», Great Peppermint Cure la. 6d.9 words
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Advertisement623 1917-01-13 9 fig>F»7. r rirrwir A HOUSEHOLD NECESSITY. IN the best regulated families the little ills of life will creep in. Some member of the family circle may occasionally suffer from Biliousness and Indigestion, and one or the other will from time to time exhibit the well-known symptoms of Constipation. from these623 words
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Advertisement62 1917-01-13 9 A Germ Destroyer. There ie 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 causo these diseases, It also oause wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time62 words
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Advertisement542 1917-01-13 9 FOR SALE CHEAP. EMPTY OIL DRUMS in good condition. Capacity 44 gallons. For particulars and price apply to CHUAH CHENG KEAT, 667 71, Penang Street. FOR SALE. FORD -vc seater 1916*17 Model in perfect running order, only six months on road. What offers GRAMAPHONE on Mahogany Cabinet with 7d good542 words
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Article1601 1917-01-13 10 All over the world, a few years ago, people concerned with the production of newspapers were, apparently, coming to believe that in one important matter their destiny was sealed. The news of the day in all countries would be purveyed at a unitary price. Some power1,601 words
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Article372 1917-01-13 10 Developing Muck and Truck Trade. British merchant firms in China in the past have ignored the tremendous energy displayed by German merchants and shippers through the medium cf the China houses, in the sale of goods which can be best classed under the heading of muck372 words
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Advertisement70 1917-01-13 10 Whooping Cough. When your 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 liqnify the tough mucus and make ti easier to expectorate, It has been used successfully in many epidemics and70 words
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Advertisement328 1917-01-13 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. m "4 ■•*s» PER LAS. PERECTOS. IMPERIALES. CORTADO DE LA REINA. THE TRADE MARK OF THE LA ISABEL FACTORY. One of the328 words
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Article1360 1917-01-13 11 [We publish this extraordinary »t at ament' made by a neutral’of standing, on account of the widespread interest it will cause, The statement is a genuine one in the sense that it represents the honest opinion and belief of the speaker but we cannot, of1,360 words
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Article577 1917-01-13 11 We beg to offer our humble felicitations to His Majesty King Rama VI on the occasion of the completion of the third cycle of his birth, an occasion which according to the traditions of this country has a greater degree of importance than any ordinary birthday.577 words
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Advertisement50 1917-01-13 11 HAVE YOU TRIED THE FAMOUS SLOT BRANDY MADE IN FRANCE. ONE, THREE SIX STARS ON SALE EVERYWHERE. G. H. Slot Co. «3. SOLE IMPORTERS. Telegrams: SLOT. V W/////T i i Va vm Vi F w y. m r- £5 N DREADNOUGHTS TWO MALAYAN FRASER A NEAVE, LTD > ARGYLL ROAD.50 words
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Advertisement53 1917-01-13 11 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points 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 naicotics cr injurious substances. For sale by all53 words
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Advertisement60 1917-01-13 11 Harsh Purgatives, Sails and Cast.* Oil, are old fashion* ed remedies more drastic than safe. ISffeMffli the tiny laxatives ensure the tame results, but in a perfectly natural man* ner. They do not upset the stomaoh, nor gripe, but gently assist nature. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or poet60 words
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Advertisement499 1917-01-13 11 The Ancient Torturers could have devised nothing more cruel then 3 the frightful twinging pains of Sciatic». Modern Medicine can devise nothing r more effective than i LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM J wherewith to combat this terrifying afflic- tion. It doe* its work and does it well. All pain immediately relieved.499 words
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Advertisement1637 1917-01-13 12 P. o.—British India AND APGAR LINE (Companiis Incorporated in England.) Mail and Service PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s government) For Singapore, China, Japan, Cejlon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt. Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homvward (for Europe.) Outward (for China INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tki Intermediate Service1,637 words
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