Straits Echo, 15 January 1917
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Title Section38 1917-01-15 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per t nnum PENANG, MOM DA V, loth JANUARY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 13.38 words
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Advertisement1186 1917-01-15 1 'fill iwAlDjj v;’ ■mi v V, *>•/ i^/EimnMws FOR Chinese J|ew Year, <BANKS Send your Motor Cars and Carriages to us for painting and varnishing. An expert painter has been engaged from HongkoDg. Torpedo body or Motor Vans built to order. A Fleet of English and American Cars for hire1,186 words
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Advertisement24 1917-01-15 1 fes milk 5^ f °Rinfantsaugl£B «WHICH |j THCMSTW tf ft >AT IoNC 01 c Tior»s po> uSC _»Jt i&L B 1 E2 li »ts24 words
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Advertisement60 1917-01-15 2 DRINK rmg*. 1-.-+ lH t >- K m. wi sMVfi irJLV.f '&T, m oa V- as i H Strut ifil r* a 27«! K iyS *> Bail ragg 4 «5 r',;j Psf 5«»,' i 3 *-1 *t SBC EU F 43« 3*5 RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE60 words
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Article938 1917-01-15 3 The New Knowledge.” Eib Oliver Lodge on Life Beyond Death. How far can the man or Woman of plain judgment and ordinary temperament progress in the New Knowledge New knowledge is a Baconian phrase, which Sir Oliver Lodge makes use of in his remarkable b ok, Raymond to den te938 words
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Article957 1917-01-15 3 The Hon. Mr. Darbishire, some time ago, made the statement at the Chamber of Commerce th**t this Colony would expect to be consulted if any L n !oa arrangements, with the view of rooting out enemy business after the war, were in any way to affect957 words
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Advertisement732 1917-01-15 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 15TH NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent to732 words
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Advertisement70 1917-01-15 3 Whooping Cough. Whoa your child has whoopiug cough bo careful to kepp the cough loose and expectoration easy by givicg Iain’s Cough Remedy as may be required. This remedy will also l quify the tough mucus and m.ikti easier to expectorate. It has bucc.ssfully in many epidemics and a- it70 words
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Advertisement527 1917-01-15 3 Lassitude is a feeling of weariness, depression, fatigue, which affects equally men, women and child" ren, and it is most important that these signs of a run-down condition be not neglected. Neglect may easily lead to more serious ailments. Therefore if you are feeling exhausted, slack and depressed, don t527 words
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Advertisement48 1917-01-15 3 The Children’s Colds. Watch the children's oolda aod cure them before they weaken the vitality, Use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy freely. It in perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from iojurioua aubatancea and costa but a trifle. For Bale by all diapenaaries and dealers,48 words
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Article2433 1917-01-15 4 By the forces in M idem China I mean those that have been at work during the last decades, and which reveal themselves when 1 ask tie following questions: 1. What made China alter her ancient aDti-foreign policy of monopolising the rich resources of the2,433 words
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Advertisement265 1917-01-15 4 THE WORLD’S GREATEST DUST GATHERER TT ~^yy. 0 Car. 7a /O p! TWE O-CEDAR MOP O-CEDAR MOP GLEANS AS IT POLISHES. O-CEDAR MOP. Made with a strong enamelled steel centre, Indestructible Cleans and polishes at the same time, putting a high lustre on all varnished surfaces There is nothing to265 words
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Advertisement58 1917-01-15 4 A Germ Destroyer. Tti’V 0 dan er wh *‘ever from lock Ij nu 00 ***** resultin K from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the «arms which cause these diseases. It also cause wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third58 words
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Advertisement372 1917-01-15 4 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd, laeorporated i« India, BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE, J. R Macpherson, Secretary S.S. and F.M.S. Total Assets exceed 128,000,000 Claims Paid $26,000,000 LOW RATES. LIBERAL CMIITIIM Apply for Prospectus etc, to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 158, Beach or Street. I'eai uvtj The372 words
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Article614 1917-01-15 5 Fortniohtly Handicap Shoot. IA I R P>d Firing at 300 yard», 8 Bhots in 45 tne 1 8econ da at N. R. A. targets (8* bull). H.P.8. of K Are! A Class. with b’cap. made “"JMr. H Hcsden .20 35.20 I Pte. W. P. V. Jones614 words
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Article305 1917-01-15 5 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: 1 Selection Marco Visconti Petrella 2 Polka Bon Vivants Godfrey 3 Waltz The River of Tears Liddell 4 Galop Cmillon Lenter 5 March Smart Troops Lehnhardt Tbe passing305 words
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Article293 1917-01-15 5 Chamfionship, 1916. j Tne folUwing is the draw G. A Carmichael Bye R. D. Acton C. G. May W. S Goldie) A. B. Voules j G. B. Fitzgerald j SF, B. Martin D. A, M. Brown Bye C. C. Regers i J. Sellar n Ist Round to293 words
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Article550 1917-01-15 5 J Japanese papers state that the Magtilan which was sunk by a submarine in the Mediterranean last year had on board silk to the value of one and a half million yen, and 150 tons of copper. During the very dirty weather on Wednesday afternoon, no less than six550 words
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Advertisement219 1917-01-15 5 Ntw British War Loan. New Sterling War Loan. The Chartered Bank of India, Australia D d China will be please 1 to receive appli «dtKmi for the new 6% loan ha terms ot the proajxk-ttrt published to the local press on 13th inittnt. jrart assistance Will re given here and219 words
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Advertisement174 1917-01-15 5 GOLOFINA JAMAICA CIGARS PERFECTOS “BOUQUET" Packed in Boxes of 98 QUALITY EQUAL TO BEST HAVANA BRANDS. SOLD BY Pritchard Co., Ltd. Caldbeck, MacGregor Co. Tong Joo Co. Chong Kcc Co. S. S. A. Marican. To night To-night!! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE MJ LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. MJ PRESENT PATHE SUPERB SERIAL ri?u174 words
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Article, Illustration92 1917-01-15 6 daily (except Sunday■ and public holidays) ITTHI CBITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Prior Daily Local $24 per annum. OaUtation... Postage Extra. Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business communications should be addressed to THE92 words
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Article1366 1917-01-15 6 The diplomats of the “Entente” have come in for some very severe criticism of late. Much of it was doubtless misinformed and some of it was patently childish, though as regards the handling of the situation at Athens our diplomacy does certainly seem to have been painfully weak1,366 words
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Article862 1917-01-15 6 Mr. G. C. Valpy is appointed an assistant 1 Superintendent of Immigrants. Mr. H. T. Martin, of the F.M.S. Government Service, has gone on transfer to East Africa. Mr. H- S. Morgan has been appointed to act temporarily as a Deputy Registrar of the i Supreme Court,862 words
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Article1032 1917-01-15 6 Dura Lex. g aporecoDtempora., 0( Before Mr. Clarke, Second Marini morning, Lee Chua, a th charged with telling falsehoods with th!"’•/** birds and papers in Rochor It„ a ,i ir d o{ sent to the house of detention as ‘h„t visible means of support, whilst fi Cfin T1,032 words
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Advertisement190 1917-01-15 6 MONEY SPENT HERE BUYS MORE. A special range of new goods suitable for Chinese New Year wear is now on show. Doors ope 8-30 a.m. to 9 p m. eveiy day durng this week. '’-C Special soft leather Gent’s r:r~——_j<e*=s ft Belt many desions in stock. Gent’s Patent Leather Pump,190 words
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Article354 1917-01-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BRITISH DISINTERESTEDNESS. Press Comment». L'jndoD, January 13. Tbe Daily Chronicle comments on the |ign ificant abates of uuy British demand tbe Allies’ reply. The British are even ulect regarding the conquered colonies. This gelf-effacement is bound to impress public opinion in the United States as proving354 words
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Article328 1917-01-15 7 Aaautl General Meeting. (/Vow* Our Own Correspondent Singapore, January 15. At the meeting of the Lunas Rubber Company Mr. Robinson, who presided, said that the Estate had recovered completely from its difficulties of the previous year and had enterel the dividend stage, the profit equalling 31 of328 words
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Article391 1917-01-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Ocrmtay'i Defence. Amsterdam, January 12. The German Note to neutrals reiterates s that Germany took up arms to defend her 1 existence and says that this aim has now 1 been attained. It alleges that the Allies j have departed more and more from their391 words
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Article25 1917-01-15 7 (From Our Own Correspondent London, January 13. The prices in the London Rubbar Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2/11 Diamond Smoked 2/1125 words
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Article297 1917-01-15 7 Latest Qootatioaa, Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $B9, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at $9O, business done (200 tons sold.) The following passengers arrived here per 8.8. Klang this evening From Singapore: Mrs. and Miss Smith and Master Smith, Mr. H. M. Boelen, Mr. A. Van297 words
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Article552 1917-01-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Rutaiaa Report. London, January 12. A wireless Russian announcement states r—- The enemy pressed back detachments from a height northwards of the Saloniki River, “The Rumanians attacked westward of Monestirka, threw back the enemy and succeeded iu occupying the trenches, capturing three machiae-guns.” London, January552 words
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Article579 1917-01-15 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Operations Around Riga. Aerial Activity, London, January 12, A wireless Russian anuonnesment states:— “An enemy attack on Kilucelm was beaten back. ‘*Aa enemy aerial squadron bombed the station and town of Radziviloz. “Our aeroplanes used their machiae-guos from a height of 5,560 ft. on a battery579 words
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Article867 1917-01-15 7 [Reuter's Telegrams] Heavy Los* of Life, Rom?, Jinuiry 13. An Italian official anlouocement states that the battleship Regina Margherita struck two mines in the open sea cn the night of December 11 and sank in a few minutes Two hundred and seventy were saved with very great867 words
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Article664 1917-01-15 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] APPLICATIONS POURING IN. £.100.000,000 is a few H ours. London, Jiuuiry 12 Applicitions for the Niw Wir Ljanare pouring in from all classes. Tuere have been many big applicitions from the bauks, insurance companies and Municipalities. The first huud ed million was reached at an664 words
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Article85 1917-01-15 7 The following articles w 11 be found on mr outside pages Pages. 3. —The Niw Kuowlege.” Trade after the War. 4. —Sonne Forces in Modem China. E. —P. V. R. C. To-night’s Bind Pic» gramme. Shipping Newsu Penang Golf Club. 8. —Penang Turf Club. The Week’s Events. America and85 words
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Obituary15 1917-01-15 7 Obituary. Lord Binii|. London. January 12. Tbe death has taken place of Col, Lord Binniog,15 words
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Article1340 1917-01-15 8 COMPLETE TEXT OF PRESIDENT WILSON’S NOTE. Following is the full text of President Wilson's peace note, as presented to the Belligerent Powers. It was presented to the Chinese Minister for Foreign Affairs by the American Minister for the information of the i Chinese Government, The note1,340 words
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Article812 1917-01-15 8 [Thb Editob of the Malay Mail Sir, —Having read with great interest the lengthy correspondence under the Heading of Malaya’s Man Power,” I should like to add a letter if I may, Being at Home during the first year of war, I bad the privilege and opportunity to812 words
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Article, Illustration1715 1917-01-15 8 TO-MORROW'S PROGRAMME. Patrons.—H. E Sir Arthur Young, G. H. H. The Saltan of Kedah, K.C.M.G., H, H. The Sultan of Perak, H. H. The Sultan of Doli, and the Hon. A. T. Bryant Committee. —Lieut-Colonel The Hod. A. R. Adams, V D. President W. Dnocan, Esq., D.1,715 words
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Article131 1917-01-15 8 Monday, January 15. Town Band, Esplanade. St. Xavier’s Institution re-opens, Tuesday, January 16. Penang Races. Pirates of Penzance in aid of Officer.’ Families Fund, Town Hall, ».15 Dm E. A 0. Race Dinner. p, Wednesday, January 17. Town Band, Esplanade. S, R. A. Meeting, Chamber of Commerce131 words
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Advertisement381 1917-01-15 8 nnnnnnnnnornnonnnonnnnnnnDnnno v a g THE g a a a a D a a S D a n D q D a a PENANG CHORAL SOCIETY WILL PRESENT The “Pirates of Penzance AT THE TOWN HALL, ON Tuesday, 16th Jan. Thursday, 18th Saturday, 20th (RACE DAYS.) AT 9-15 P.M., IN AID381 words
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Advertisement348 1917-01-15 8 FOR SALE. ONE FRENCH DARRACQ DE LUXE brand new UH, P., electric etarter 5 electric light dynamo, Latest model 5. U seater, spare wheel, f Apply to G. AURELY, 36, Beach Street, Penang. Penang Turf Club. SPUING MEETING, 1917. ADMIS lON to Grand Stand br Tickets only. liekets for Grand348 words
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Article679 1917-01-15 9 [To thb Editor or the Free Press Sir, —The gentleman who wrote the revenue pjr head of the population is higher than the revenue per bead of the population elsewhere” is not so far wrong as the leader writer in your contemporary seems to imagine. The revenue per679 words
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Article206 1917-01-15 9 From the languor and weakness of early girlhood to the headaches and backaches of later womanhood, the sufferings of the weaker sex call for constant watchfulness, Few women can boast that they never I know a day’s illness, and few can say that they are always206 words
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Advertisement579 1917-01-15 9 ARRIVING SHORTLY Famous Humber *m. if ■’i/ffc/j'*, ii^y: |_M (7,,. .r> 1 NT »£«1 i Motorcycles New Flat-Twin-Opposed-Cylinders 3i h.p., 3 Speed, Chain drive. D D D LEAFLETS PRICES ON APPLICATION. Sole Agents for S.S. 3* F.M.S. GOH TAIK CHEE SON, 24, Reach Street 81 Church Street, T PENANG. T579 words
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Advertisement94 1917-01-15 9 For Cbildien’s Hacking Cough at Night* Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Is. 63. NOTICE. PENANG AUCTION MART. TM) LET Nos. 229 and 231, Bur- mah Road. Apply to LEAN CHONG HIN, Auctioneer, IS, Bishop Street. Penaug, 2nd December, 1916. 627 a THE BODEGA RESTAURANT 8 BAR (The Rendezvous of Penang The94 words
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Advertisement561 1917-01-15 9 INSTANT RELIEF FOS D IZZINESS AND SPECKS BEFORE THE EYES. Liver derangement is tbe cause behind these distressing conditions, and only restoration of p3rf 'Ct natural action can effect lasting cure. That ia why Dr. Cassell's lustant Relief ia so immeasurably superior to the old-fashioned cathartic liver pills and aperient561 words
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Advertisement193 1917-01-15 9 CONSULATE FOR THE NETHERLANDS. NOTICE. will be received in the buildJ_ ing of the 11 Lindraad ”at Taojong PinaDg on Monday, the 29th January, 1917, at 10 a tn. for the supply of provisions, fuel, etc. for the hospital at Taojong Pinaug for one and/or for three years as from193 words
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Article519 1917-01-15 10 £To THE Editob of the Straits Times.] Sir, —la there not a good deal of cant and humbug in the outcry about the proposed taxation of the so-called poor” in this country The poor are the backbone of every taxation system in the world, just as the519 words
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Article389 1917-01-15 10 What is the matter with the rest of the world that it should be against Germany P” This question, ascribed with entire credibility to a well-known official of the empire” by Mr. Swore of The World’s staff, recently returned from Berlin, is so easily389 words
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Article919 1917-01-15 10 Half-Crown Rubber f or 1918 Most readers, and in f*ct many D tion directors, will be surprised to the market has actually bid iust l bat 2..6d. par lb, for rubber tob, over the first part of 1918. This Cj indicates either sheer speculation o/* 101 serious forecast of requirements919 words
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Advertisement59 1917-01-15 10 Coughs and Colds are common ailments, and in consequence often neglected, thereby permitting the system to drift to a atage favourable for tin entry of eericm disease Proteot youraelf at the first sign of a cold by taking WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE. It is the flaest medicine. Bdd at Dispen59 words
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Advertisement242 1917-01-15 10 w 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. iV. >- 5-: .»x I m -rf. > v PZ r rx--.' PERLAS. PERECTOS. IMPERIALES. CORTADO DE LA REINA. THE TRADE242 words
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Advertisement44 1917-01-15 10 The Best Cough Medicine. Chamberlain’s Cough remedy is largest selling cough medicine in the wor to-day because it does exactly what a coug medicine is supposed to do. It stops coue and colds speedily and effectually. F° r J> > by all dispensaries and dealers,44 words
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Article1171 1917-01-15 11 Surnsmss. Bj Ernest Weeklsy, Murray 6«. net. Though Mr. Weakley ia a Profeaaor and the Head of a learned Department, he ia not in the leaat pedantic, and there ahould by this time be a large body of readera who hare enjoyed hia books1,171 words
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Article458 1917-01-15 11 The following aro the Statist's indexnumbers of the prices of 45 commoditities, in the United Kingdom, the average for the 11 years 1867 77 being 100 Annual Number Monthly Numbers. Period Average Month Index-No. 1818 27 11l June 1914 81.2 1818 142 October 1914... 89.8 1873458 words
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Article275 1917-01-15 11 [To the Editor of the Straitt Times.] Sir, —A recent Government announcement seemed to indicate that a grant of £3O to- wards the cost of bis passage would be given to every man in Malaya accepted for active service, thus removing the unpleasant impression that Government275 words
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Advertisement205 1917-01-15 11 HAVE YOU TRIED THE FAMOUS SLOT BRANDY MADE IN FRANCE. ONE, THREE SIX STARS O/V SALE EVERYWHERE. G. H. Slot Co. 'ftoM 453. SOLE IMPORTERS. Tcltgrtms: SLOT. <F=' SOME REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD INSTAL A U. E. SCRAP WASHER (1) It will enable you to recover more rubber from your205 words
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Advertisement53 1917-01-15 11 Cnnecesury Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlin'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 cr injurious substances. For sale by all53 words
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Advertisement606 1917-01-15 11 To end Sciatica ■6em« too good to be true, doesn’t it It ia good to be sure, but it’s true, TOO. LITTLE S ORIENTAL BALM Boothes the stabbing, biting nerves Brings instant relief to pain and continued use brings permanent relief Take a little in jour hand and rub it606 words
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Advertisement1453 1917-01-15 12 P. 0.—British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporate in England.) Mail and Servicei PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINCS. (t'NDKK contract with his majesty’s government) For Singapore, China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Forts und London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (por Europe.) Outward (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tk« Intermediate Service1,453 words
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