Straits Echo, 1 February 1917
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Title Section34 1917-02-01 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES ANDiTHE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, THURSDAY, Ist FEBRUARY, i9i/. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 2634 words
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Advertisement1152 1917-02-01 1 Mix asta I'H I K '-(BANKS, t RESERVE your car FOR U 1« NOW. A Fleet of English and American Cars for hire day and night. COME TO The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, PENANG ROAD. Phono No. 694. T el. Address: Hokimteik. Penang. JUST RECEIVED Chartered Bank of India, Australia1,152 words
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Advertisement28 1917-02-01 1 jt rd MILK fO9 I mvi kj r-r ru,i Otffl wants cm 0F whim is the sot w. F D 4> Jl b| *eer^ Ct <on« fo* Ammmaim28 words
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Advertisement19 1917-02-01 2 Outside m MANGALORE THE BEST nBonsMK :r«r THE COOLEST FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) PENANG.19 words
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Article960 1917-02-01 3 The old son used to say Caesar and Poinpey are very much alike, especially Poropey, and in the trenches human nature is very much the same in the French poilu and the English Tommy Atkins. The famous motto of the French Army is De ne960 words
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Article697 1917-02-01 3 Gustave Le Bon - By Gustave Le Bon. L’fa is a p'©3u possession to man, but be reaiily sacrifices it nnder certain circumstances, especially in obedienoe to anoestrai impulses which are stronger than the instinct of self-preservation. Courage is resistance to the natural fear of danger. It is compounded of various elements697 words
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Advertisement455 1917-02-01 3 SENT TO YOU ENGLAND VOU can have either of these latest London Novelties sent to you from England by Heturn Mail. Thousands of other useful articles you can obtain in the same way. Everyone in England and in the British Army and Navy is wearing protected w/?/sr VIAT OH RROM455 words
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Advertisement168 1917-02-01 3 From The Psychology of the Great War." A fourth supplement to the F. M. S. Government Gamtte contains a notificatic n 1-y the Chief Secretary appointing February 1st as the date upon which the Fugitive Offenders Enactment, 1915, will come into operation. The following are said to be the figures168 words
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Advertisement417 1917-02-01 3 BILIOUSNESS There are many causes of this complaint, hut they all spring from a disordered liver which does not properly fulfil its functions, especially in a warm climate, when it becomes sluggish in its action. The Hie is turned from its proper channel, and enters the blood, and Hie person417 words
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Article936 1917-02-01 4 Anything that wilt tend to further the oause of the education of the rubber planter in Malaya is to be commended, for it is be- ootning more and more evident every day that rubber ia deatined to play a much larger part than ever in the commerce936 words
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Article958 1917-02-01 4 Hungry Stones and othsr Stories.” ss. net. Fruit-Gathering.” 4s. 6d. net. By Sir Rabindranath Tagore. (Macmillan.) Wben Sir Rabindranath first appeared in England, a tumult arose, which may hare been in fair proportion to his merit, but which created an atmosphere very unfavour* able to judgment.958 words
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Article165 1917-02-01 4 Pmmamq, Ist F*Bac A T Ul7 Bair—a u freak. u Stew or Curry Meat Rump Steak Ox Tail h H Tongue J® Feet Heart U Po L^ e I 31 H..d::: per Feet W Tongue M tto Per lb. Head each tbs fo ur Tripe each Liver h165 words
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Advertisement53 1917-02-01 4 Unnecessary WordsWhy waste words and advertising apace in describing the many points of merit in Cbamberlan's Cough Bemrdy P Tte moat aatidioua are satisfied when we stale that, it curea colda and cougba from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no naiootics cr injurious substances. For sale ly all53 words
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Advertisement233 1917-02-01 4 Whiteaway, Laidlaw Co., L i (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) PETERSONS DE LUXE BRIAR PIPES. 8) Inm wrCTSiB s ‘se tTO’ STRAIGHT STEM $3.25 $3.75 CURVED STEM $3.95 $4.25 GUARANTEED MADE FROM BRIAR 150 YEARS OLD. UUMI\MII I C.C.U r/IMUL riWIYI Requires no breaking in. A sweet cool smoke from the start.233 words
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Advertisement49 1917-02-01 4 The Children’s Colds. Watch tho children’s colds and cure them before they weaken the vitality, Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy freely. It is perfectly cafe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from injurious sub* stances and costs but a trifle. For sale by all dispensaries aad dealers.49 words
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Advertisement200 1917-02-01 4 For Sale. SHARE TRANSFER FORMS. PRIGS; S CENTS EACH os (1.50 PER HUNDRED. The Criterion Press. Ltd 69, BEACH STBEET, PENANG. Medicines Just Unpacked. The Penang Rubber Stamp Co, beg to announoe to their patron* and many interested customer* that they have now received a large fresh shipment of medicine*200 words
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Article461 1917-02-01 5 The following is a farther list of subscriptions to theTaipiog Rkl Cross Fnnd Collected by the Perak Club.—Mr. and Mrs. Moraes $368 50, F. A. Sugden 50.00, F. N. Cox 5 20, W Pike 100, R. H. A Wicks 5, E. P. Despird 5, W. H461 words
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Article106 1917-02-01 5 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $3,881.08 Committee Golf Cub. Dance Entrance Fees 25.00 Church Workers’ Association, Penang Branch 25.00 Ladies Bridgo B >ok, Goif Club (sth Dod.) 22-80 VI rs. Heim (18th Don.) 10.00 Mrs. VonUs sth 10.00 Mrs Eblen (18 h 10 00106 words
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Article70 1917-02-01 5 Mrs. Stephen Anthony’s January list of the Tobacco Fund closed as follows. The amount ($62) is Jbeing remitted to the Overseas Club for smokes Previously acknowledged $27 Bantu" 5 Mrs. A. B, Voules 5 A Bridge win 1 “Toffee” 4 A Bridge win 2 Mr. G. Marshall 170 words
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Article66 1917-02-01 5 COMPETITIONS. Men’s Foursomes. Final. —Messrs. C. C. Rogers and F. CLean beat Messrs. G. A. Carmichael and J. T. Nicol by 3 and 2. Ladies’ Gold Medal, 1916. Winner Mrs. C M Henderson 424-44=86—24=62 nett Mrs. Maciotyre 444-44=88—20=68 Mrs. Kinder 444-37=81 —12=69 Mrs. A S. Evens 414-38=79-66 words
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Article510 1917-02-01 5 A Daring Robbert. Chan Ah Peng appeared before the District Judge, Mr. R. D. Acton to-day charged with robbtry of a silver chain and a pair of silver anklets valued at $l2, the property of one Yeoh Paik Geok in Beach Street. From the evidence tendered by510 words
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Article512 1917-02-01 5 A cowardly assault took place in the vicinity of Prangia Ditch last night when a prominent resident of this place, who does not wish his name to be disclosed, was suddenly assiul.ed with a sharp instrument. The blow was dealt at his head but he waided it512 words
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Advertisement271 1917-02-01 5 New Shipment of the well-known “JOOCOCLES" Fitted with ties! BRITISH MADE Dunlop fyros Complete with Bell and all ri'\ occsac ries, Reduced Price $153 each net*. Tf A r i. n fi JO r\ 5’ V. ■< S3le lior.crj, IJ. 7. JjTsAL/JI ki 'ji'iitL. L* J'. J 777 ’A. O,271 words
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Advertisement292 1917-02-01 5 V/ 1 1 1 r p QUALITY is the point which is necessary in an enjoyable (l 4 Cigarette. 2 I 1 I I g V/, '4 4 i 3 I i hat’s why EMBASSY 1 g u '4 '4 4. '4 '4 J 1 17 J ”0 V I292 words
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Article, Illustration99 1917-02-01 6 yyftM daily (except Sunday! and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ho. 59 1 Beach Street, Penang. t Price., f Daily Local M $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Kail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B.— All99 words
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Article1328 1917-02-01 6 Nothing would please the British Empire in general and S r David Beatty, his officers and men in particular better than that the news seat to New Yotk by the Berlin correspondent of the World should prove correct. A great naval battle is what we have all1,328 words
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Article891 1917-02-01 6 Mr. S. P, Humphrey, of Messrs. Pritchard St Go, Ltd., hie goue home where he intends joining up. The Colonial Secretary and Mrs. F. S James are leaving Penang Hill on Friday and proceeding next diy by car to Perak. Mr. Charles Christopher Simpson has filed his891 words
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Article973 1917-02-01 6 Bread in War Time. Even at its present high figure the Vh loaf is still considerably under Crimean W. prices. In 1855 a loaf of the best wheat bread cost elevenpenoe-halfpenLv the of a loaf of household bread b^ n g 4t pmee to tenpence-h»lfpenny. Town m J'973 words
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Advertisement289 1917-02-01 6 Super Preparations have responded to the call and stepped into the breach caused by the disappearance of German Preparations from the field. They are All British and are obtainable only from the George Town Dispensary, Ltd. SDPE J -ODOL.— The only dentrifice which gives that delightful feeling of cool freshness289 words
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Article623 1917-02-01 7 THE LOST LAURENTIC” [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS.] How Ske Waa Suak. London, January 31. The Admiralty announces that the uxili* r y cruiser L&uTcntic lost off the coast j Ireland was sunk by a mine and not by a inbiDsrine. full details. Miaed off Irish Coast. Belfast, January 31. Tlie hmrentic was623 words
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Article1351 1917-02-01 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Garmaay's Reaewrd Threats. London, January 30. lelegrams from America report that renewed threats of German frightfulness in retaliation for the new British minefield in the North-Bea (off the west coast of Jutland) and the increased armament of the merchantmen are causing apprehension among the authorities.1,351 words
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Article417 1917-02-01 7 Latest Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 391.60, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $92.60, business done (100 tons sold) and in London at £193 spot and £194 three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following received on the Ist, fare the417 words
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Article508 1917-02-01 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] LIVELY ARTILLERY ACTIONS. Covpa-d.-Maia Stopped. London, January 31, 1.10 a.m. The French oomtnuniqae says: Between Seasons and Rbeims our fire stopped dead two attempted coups-do-main There waa a fairly lively artillery on K a, K® na n f in Lorraine and the Vosges. During the night508 words
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Article611 1917-02-01 7 GREECE AND THE ENTENTE.” [Reuter’s Telegrams.] IN REPARATION. Tk« Certaoiy DescribedAthens, January 30. Some regiments of the garrison were present in full strength and the remainder were represented by detachments at the saluting of the Allied flags. The infantry carried fixed bayonets and the mounted troops drawn swords. The Greek611 words
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Article638 1917-02-01 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Lord Robert Ceeil at Notti«gbaa. London, January 31. Lord Robert Cecil, in a speech at Nottingham, said that the blockade of Germany was very nearly complete. He believed that it absolutely destroyed the enemy’s overseas exports and praotioally destroyed the overseas imports. It was very638 words
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Article83 1917-02-01 7 The following articles will be fonnd oa our outside pages i Pages. 3, —Human Nature in the Tranches. Concerning Courage. 4—The Meaniog of Tagore. Rubber Seed Selection. s.—Taiping Red Cross Fund. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. Penang Golf Club. District Court Cases, A Dastardly Assault. 8. Shipping. Penang Cricket Club.83 words
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Article558 1917-02-01 8 The s.s. Un Feng discharged 29 big* of I tin oro yesterday. 1 1 The ».s, Kedah, which arrived here yesterday from Teluk Anson, brought 2,213 bags of tin ore for the Eastern Smelting Co-, Ltd., and 33 slabs of tin, The b.u, Hebe from Teluk Anson arrived here558 words
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Article347 1917-02-01 8 Tennis Tournament. i The following are the results of the ties i played off yesterday Mixed Doubles Mr A Mrs Reimaon beat Mrs Everest A R N Byatt 3-6. 6-3, 6—2. Miss Hooker C H Mackay wo. from t Mr A Mrs L M Evans Mrs Welbam347 words
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Article2697 1917-02-01 8 Chinksb Will Cask. We append the full text of the judgment of Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward in the suit instituted by Josephine Uhen, Mary Nelligan and Theresa Pasqual against Kboo Hun Yeang, Khoo Hun Eng, Yeoh Tuan Neob, Khoo Hooi L9ong, Maria Qaudoin, Elihs Gaudoin, Khoo Hun2,697 words
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Article47 1917-02-01 8 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade to-morrow evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: 1 Selection The Gay Parisienne Caryll 2 Galop Vinea Ziehrer 3 Walts La Serenade Jaxone 4 Mazurka Souvenir Brasonier 5 March The Motor March Rosey47 words
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Article386 1917-02-01 8 Straits 265.000 lb., Penang 207,000 lb Tali Ayer 98,000 lb., Rubana 65,000 lb, Bagan Serai 37,000 lb., Batak Rabit 32,500 lb. Towards the end of the last Balkan War Abdul Hamid, to be on the safe side, deposited in a German bank, with the proviso that no386 words
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Article183 1917-02-01 8 Minutes of a meeting of the Mn„- Commissioners held on Tuesday January 1917. 7 thq 9th Present if'A 1 E j q rr «*ide n t A. h. Goodrich Esq. F. Duxbury E«q. Quah Beug K‘3e Esq. Yeoh Guan 3eok E-q. Chee Wor Lok E-q. Absent P. T183 words
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Article137 1917-02-01 8 Thursday, February 1. Church Workers’ Associatim Meeting St. George’s Girls’ Home 10 a.ir. Penang Golf Club, Lidios Monthly Modal C >ro petition. Friday, February 2. Town Band. Esplanade. 6 p.m. PenaDg Golf Club, Annual General Meeting, 6 30 p.m. Saturday, February 3. Town Band, Golf Club. Cricket—Officers137 words
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Article124 1917-02-01 8 Penano, Ferruart 1. (By courtesy of the Chartered Batik.) London, Demand Bank 2/4$ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 31/3» u 3 Documentary 2/5 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 168 3 days’ sight Private... 174 Bombay, Demand Bank 168 Moulmein, Demand Bank 167 ,jj 3 days’ Bight124 words
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Advertisement565 1917-02-01 8 An experienced bookKEE t'ER Apply to A B. c,'o Straits Echo, WANTED. WANTED Assistant Book-keepsr. Apply by letter to Fatbbson, Simons Co Ltd, 66 WANTED. A DVERTISER (European) of good i\ commercial exppricnce desires extra work for spare time. Accounts etc., etc. Rpply 62a D.V.C, c/o Straits Echo. WANTED. Advertiser565 words
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Advertisement84 1917-02-01 8 Penang Sales Room. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION Highclass Household Furniture COMPRISIN'} Single and double iron bedstead». D l-o ing tables, Washstands, Almeirah», Mirwr front wardrobes, Tables, dinner wagon*. Chairs, dining table, Ice chest, Filter, Cmw screen doors, Glass and crockery, Chi«*i etc., etc. AND A Fine Collection of84 words
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Article876 1917-02-01 9 S*m-Official Rhtihw, Tb, following cable! or. oomn.unfo.tod b the British Leg.t.on to tbo B.ngkok papal® T B i Sham Piaoi Pbofosals. London, January 20. The shrieks of rage throughout Osrm.nr bT a torrential new outburst of from the Kaiser, indicate plainly byateriw degpa j r in which876 words
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Article428 1917-02-01 9 The meatless days and three oourae dinners and other dreadful hardahipa of the public at home have raised the question whether it ia necessary to eat every day. and in a home paper there are a aeriea of curioua facts on the subject. If we recolleot, the428 words
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Article331 1917-02-01 9 A proposal has been made in Burma that the rice trade should organise a serious effort to popularise the use of rice in Great Britain. If that be possible of accomplishment, this country aUo would be directly interested, for it would mean an important growth in the331 words
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Article186 1917-02-01 9 Jbalousy amono M, P.’s Peking, January 10. As all oitixens of a republic are equal there is a good deal of heartburning in Parliament as to the distribution of decor* ations at the New Year. Some M. P.’s re» ceived fit at class decorations, some second class, some186 words
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Advertisement873 1917-02-01 9 V m rem £\S <? 1 //if U i I/ m «4 J ir&xA v 1 S «5« <s6^ “Look t( (hat pair of akiaty aaarecrows I Why don't th«y try Sargol r AN EASY WAY TO GET FAT AND &E STRONG. Ihe trouble with moat tbiu folks who wish873 words
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Advertisement58 1917-02-01 9 A machine weakened in one part soon breaka down altogether. That ia the caße with eufferera from indigestion, a most diaheaitening complaint. If you are troubled, turn immediately to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. A conrae of tbia medicine will place the body maobine in perfect running order. Sold at Dispemariea58 words
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Article1259 1917-02-01 10 Qishaity’s Gioantic Evkokt to Skcur«i Markets Dr. Friedrich Naumann’s idea of establishing an economic and commercial bond between the Central Powers and such of the Balkan States as can be forced into the compact has already met with such strong opposition in Germany as well as1,259 words
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Article607 1917-02-01 10 Flood and famine often exact a heavy toll from the poor in China, and those who recall the destruction wrought by water in the Cautou delta in July, 1915, will appreciate the wealth of detail which has just been presented to the Chinese Government bv the Director General607 words
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Advertisement303 1917-02-01 10 HutteaUch Bros. S ELECTRIC A, L ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of Machinery r^h" 1 f i farvv^ppT';»-r_ Estimates Giwen for all Kinds of Electrical Work Mining Plants and Private Lighting installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: III SIERLM TELBFS0I8 CO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and303 words
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Article2292 1917-02-01 11 Those who are happiest ovtr the change in the Government are happy chiefly for I two reasons. One is that they have got new j lawyers for old The other is that there has been an influx of business-men into the new Ministry, For some years past there2,292 words
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Advertisement49 1917-02-01 11 HAVE YOU TRIED THE FAMOUS SLOT BRANDY MADE IN FRANCE. ONE, THREE SIX STARS O/V SALE EVERYWHERE. G. H. Slot Co. j 'Phone 45J. SOLE IMPORTERS. Telegrams: SLOT. 7 r lOftHiit r\ < r ibA--4 V/. VA V. 2 m <$• Af DREADNOUGHTS TWO MALAYAN FRASER NEAVE, LTD RCYLL ROAD.49 words
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Advertisement72 1917-02-01 11 Whooping Cough. When your child baa whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giving Chamberlain’s Cough R -medy as may be required. This remedy will also l quify the tough mucus and make ti easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many72 words
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Advertisement550 1917-02-01 11 There is Nothing to Joke about iu a backache. It may oe serious, parti* cularlv with women. In all events it is sure to handicap to your activities, at work or at play. There is no need to suffer. Speedy relief is found in LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM The sovereign cure550 words
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Advertisement1587 1917-02-01 12 P. o—British India AND APCAR LINE (COM PAX IKB INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) Mall and Paaienger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s government) For Singapore, China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden. Egypt. Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe Outward (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE.1,587 words
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