Straits Echo, 8 February 1917
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Title Section36 1917-02-08 1 Straits Echo 1 DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, THURSDAY, Bth FEBRUARY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 31*36 words
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Advertisement1251 1917-02-08 1 a n t> a 2 a O D d r m n m a g o B P D S' o c s= 8 I 1 o g. F r QD uucnnn C*> 05 m D aaoaDDDnnnnnr. nß DDODDnnaaannnanannaDoaoanDa reserve your car FOR IP 1 M BANKS Arr NOW. A1,251 words
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Advertisement45 1917-02-08 1 aoßßoannnnnno*nnaaaanoDßißiß I FRESHj GRAPES I g I Fresh Shipment of Choicest and 9 d Best quality expected in a few a g days. g n a g n a Price moderate. a a Orders solicited, g 2 tianc lee a co. 2 n o aanannnnnnnnnnDQnnnannnnnnnn45 words
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Advertisement18 1917-02-08 2 Outside MANGALORE ISr'-V? A THE BEST THE COOLEST FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) PENANG.18 words
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Article1700 1917-02-08 3 De. Charles Sarolea - er De. Charles Sarolea) J or twenty-eight months public opinion has been bewildered by the Greek imbroglio and has been deceived by a double conspiracy of silence and a conspiracy of lies. Ignorant Press correspondents have rushed to hasty conclusions and have indulged in1,700 words
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Advertisement359 1917-02-08 3 \J Y# VM w < fevp'-f*’ i-Sjr*' V- \*3V >*v<\. 2 i -2 ;J -M- J Jit f/l '4p£. W fc!±fc*=r V €k'r Ĕ I Summer Days Are Flesh Building Days Gain Healthy Flesh—lncrease Your Weight From Ten To 1 hirty Pounds—By Taking Sargol Thin Mm acd Women ray "I’d359 words
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Advertisement123 1917-02-08 3 t Q THE RECOGNISED STANDARD m EAST. H i 1 {1 ti 11 i i I i i j f i i r 11 II II 6 I I J ‘l9 ra *r- T. rca i mfaiirt,. it.-(SUN-BRAND) BEER Winners at Several of the WORLD’S EXPOSITIONS. Japaa-British Exhibition, 1912. Japan123 words
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Article2081 1917-02-08 4 A contributor write* a* follow* to the Singapore Free Prete On Friday, January 12, the proposed legislation for the collection of income tax was published in a Oaeette Entraordinary That Bill is of vital importance to this Colony, but as the average man here has no2,081 words
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Article177 1917-02-08 4 PiFAse, Fiaaeiav 7 «old leaf J. 3 wl Pepper (W.Coast 9 lb. »o«j*.sl« j/• l Black Pepper b ’J»n. Whit. Pepper Traag Pepper Mm. JK Mace Piokiugs l® 011, OUT.. 6 b ’J'n «fife jg° (.Basket ti* Capra Bundri.d t00., 7 T.bb.. ir* V Rambong Mo. to Sacked Sheet177 words
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Article168 1917-02-08 4 Paimr«, 8th Fisecait 1917. Bm— (i,, Soap per catty Boast 14 Steaks M 14 Btew or Curry Meat 13 Bump Steak 14 Ox Tail t»oh 40 Tongue 40 Feet II Heart 40 Lirer per catty 11 Pom— Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 11 Feet II Tongue II168 words
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Advertisement259 1917-02-08 4 New Models in Stylish Ladies’ Footwear. cant give you the best possible value for money. We are constantly adding new styles of Ladies 9 Footwear, but we trust that the specimens shown in this page will Interest you. j: m :v mf V LADIES' BLACK DERBY LACING SHOE. PRICE Fitted259 words
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Advertisement62 1917-02-08 4 A Gera Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from look 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 also cause wounds to heal without maturation and in one*third the time62 words
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Advertisement177 1917-02-08 4 FOR SALfl* The Tamil-Anglo-Latin Medical Dictionary* opinions- “I» la work truly original and highly (Dr. M. Slnnatamby, M.D. (Brumal»), t R as Superintendent, Lying-in Horn», Colombo.! to ifl "A daaerving work with far reaching mW" the community n«id Rockwood, h 8.0. P. (In). Colombo. (Df B.C--“I truet it will b#177 words
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Article637 1917-02-08 5 Numerous Chinese Charged. The hearing was commenced yesterday afternoon in the Second Court before M r S. H. Langston of the case against the 58 Chinese who were arrested on the 30th of last month for playing in premises No. 103, Cintra Street, which was kept as637 words
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Article252 1917-02-08 5 The following report of the directors was J presented at the general meeting held in London on December 29 The Directors submit the Report aud Accounts for the year ended 31st August, 1916. The net profit for the period under review amounted to £21,395 19s. lid. After252 words
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Article186 1917-02-08 5 Penang Women Woreers. Amount previously acknowledged $4,002.88 Mrs. TreDgrove (18th Don) 10.00 Mrs. Jamieson (19th Don) 10.00 Mr Pritchard (9th Don) 10.00 Mrs Allen Dennys (7th Don) 3.00 Mrs. Wflham (2nd Don) 5 00 Goh Hooi E a u 10.00 Mrs. G. S. Evans 5.00 Mrs.186 words
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Article51 1917-02-08 5 The following programme of music will be played at tha Esplanade to-morrow evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: 1 S-lection La Petite Mademoiselle Hare 2 Polka Wot Cher Crook 3 Waltz Dins Tes Yeux Wildteufel 4 Gavotte Gluck'9 Bidding 5 March The Stars and Stripes Forever51 words
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Article70 1917-02-08 5 Kuala Sidim 25,700 ib, Alma 26,900 lb, Bukit Toh Alang 18,191 lb, ShaDthii Klebaog 11.500 lb, Kota Bahroe 39,625 lb, Pungei Dari 20,700 lb, Chemor United 21,733 lb. Shanghai Malay 21,040 lb, Cluny 21 500 lb, Kamuntir-g 22,358 lb, .Kinta Kolias 46,174 Ib. Klian Kellas 7,015 lb,70 words
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Article35 1917-02-08 5 The following wore the results of the tits played off yes‘erday Championship. H Waugh beat F D Hind ey 6—2, 6—o. Singles B. L O Hargrave beat E J Bennett 6-3, 6—l35 words
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Article341 1917-02-08 5 Tho output of The New Tambun Mines, L*d. for the month of January 1917, was Piculs 25.14|. Messrs. Lewis and Ptat’s estimate of the world’s rubber supply in 1916 is 202,000 tons. They state that consumption practically equalled production. The Pope has written to the German Emperor, requesting341 words
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Advertisement210 1917-02-08 5 PviOLIN STRINGS. FRESH SUPFLIFS ?VfRY MAIL. Ig or Ist Acribelle Silk cts. 30 3 leDgth ■A or 2nd Best Gut M 30 2 jQ or 3rd „30 2 M I {J or 4th cohered with heavily plated wire J on Dampproof Silk M 25 1 0 M I Send One210 words
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Advertisement305 1917-02-08 5 1 1 1 i QUALI TY is the point which is necessary in an enjoyable Cigarette. a m u 1//J A I 6 a X' 2 2 xl 2 2 g A A A A A A A A A A A A A That’s why “EMBASSY j VIRGINIA No.305 words
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Article, Illustration101 1917-02-08 6 M&M daily (except Sundays and pwblie holidays) iT TXI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. V*. 59, Beech Street, Penang. V,- f Paice. i «W Dafly Local •m $24 per annum. Omkrtatiow... Postage Extra. Mail E4aßen (Port Free) $17.50 OABLB ADDBBSB •ECHO—PENANG” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 If101 words
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Article1409 1917-02-08 6 The note of sustained confidence and resolution which is perceptible throughout the King’s Speech is not the less satisfactory because it was expected. The speech is something more than an echo of that earlier declaration of His Majesty at the beginning of the war. Reparation and restitution1,409 words
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Article982 1917-02-08 6 Tbe rra r riage of Mr. Lim Chin Kbeng, headmaster of the Anglo-Chinese School, Klaog, with Miss Wee Siew Inn (Dolly Wee), second daughter of Dr. and Mrs. K. C. Wee, of Klaug, is announced to take place at Singapore, on Saturday, February 24. Amongst the list982 words
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Article625 1917-02-08 6 [Reuter's Telegrams.] AUSTRIA'S ATTITUDE. Important Pronouncement. Amsterdam, February 7, A pronouncement on Austria’s attitude towards the new submarine policy was made by Count Tisza in the Hungarian Parliament who justified the use of the new weapon on the ground that the adversaries of the Central Powers were625 words
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Advertisement275 1917-02-08 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. SUPEK-ODOL— The only dentrifice which girei that delightful feeling of cool freshness to ths275 words
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Article1291 1917-02-08 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] V SCENE IN THE COMMONS. An Illustrious Assemblage. London, February 7. The openie» of wa. .horn of the cuit° luar y splendour but wa, «..mated ,t»rn and practical spirit appropriate ’’’he critical time.. The throne, were ihrouded in -Into ol1 I t sepulchral, from beneath1,291 words
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Article51 1917-02-08 7 Latest Quotstioss. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $94. buyers no sellers. Messrs. Boustead A Co. inform us that the following, received on the Bth instant, are the quotations for Rubber ou Spot in London on the 6th inst.:— Plantation Ist latex crepe 3/lf Smoked Sheet51 words
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Article103 1917-02-08 7 London, February 6. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day are:— Pale Crepe 3/1 f Diamond Smoked 3/11 The Czech Press Bureau says:—The rumours that Austria-Hungary would be ready to conclude a separate peace must not mislead public opinion in England and prejudice the ideals for103 words
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Article1332 1917-02-08 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] SEEKING A LOOPHOLE. Ai I»»pired Message. i Loudon, February 7, 2.10 p.m. The British Admiralty has intercepted and issues a remarkable, admittedly inspired, wireless message from a Washington cor* respondent to the Koelnitche Zeitung for general dissemination. Tbe correspondent sayß that President Wilson’s attitude must1,332 words
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Article1104 1917-02-08 7 The Principles of Peace, > Lord Esher baa written a paper for the Garton Foundation in Paris on the principles t on which peace should be based. “Reparation and Preparation” are the two principles, In France there is a tendency to divide the terms into two distinct portions1,104 words
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Article500 1917-02-08 7 [Reuter's Thlkorams.] A NIGHT ASSAULT. 1 Oermas Poailioaa CipttriJ, London, February 6, Dos bribing the first night-time assault in the Ancre region on February 3 as distinct from raids, Reuter’s corresponds with the British Headquarters states that the moon waa nearing full and was shining brightly. The ground500 words
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Article82 1917-02-08 7 The following articles will be found on oar outside pages t Pages. 3. —Some Light on the Greek Tragedy. 4. —ThB War Tax Bill. 5. —Eastern Smelting Company. Big Gambling Haul. Queen Many's Needlework Guild. Tin Output. To-morrow’s Band Programme. P. G. C. Tennis Tournament. January Rubber Crops. 8,82 words
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Article438 1917-02-08 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] R 'm?, February 7. The Duka of Abruzzi has been relieved of the command of the Fleet at his own request for roasone of health. Vioe*AdmirBl Thaou Direval, Chief of the Naval 3taff, succeeds him. In Germany Now. Huagcr Demonstrations at ix-la-Chapelle. Amsterdam, February 7.438 words
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Article150 1917-02-08 8 Successful Lotteries. Kuala Lumpur, February 8. Tho lotteries which were held at the Selangor Club last night were most successful. The best prices were as follows Race I. Moment, (240), Taman (200). ll.— Mystic (260) (130), Krong Lim (260) (110). lll.— The Earl (550), IV, —(First Lottery) Glorify150 words
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Article432 1917-02-08 8 Oelt 91 Per Cent, or the Five Years’ Average. Says a London paper of January 3 1 According to the International Institute of Agriculture, Rom a the world’s yield of wheat so far as is knowo at present from sixteen countries in the northern hemis- pbere and432 words
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Article425 1917-02-08 8 The Nineteenth Century— and After,” The German Chancellor’s paaca proposals and President Wilson’s peace Not" have the place of honour iu the Nineteenth Century.” Dr. Arthur Shadwell deals with the first of the two subject?, not as a serious contribution to the settlement, but as an425 words
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Article261 1917-02-08 8 Petticoat lefluenee. London, Jam 5. The report of the official inquiry into the caso of L eu'eaant Birrett—who was alleged to have been promoted throueh the influence! of Mrs. William Cornwallis-West, and after-1 wards harshly treated because he would not I accede to that lady’s wishes—does not261 words
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Article102 1917-02-08 8 Thursday, February 8. S.langor Races, Friday, February 9. Town Band, Esplanade. National Mission, Public Meeting, Town Hall, 5 p.m. Saturday, February 10, Town Band, Golf Club. North Kedah Our Day Celebrations. Selangor Bices. Perak River Valley Rubber Co. Ltd., A.G.M. Chamber of Commerce, 12 noon. Sunday, February102 words
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Advertisement943 1917-02-08 8 WANTED. WANTED a Maluy D.imarcator for liLiog new clearings. Please apply stating salary expected and previous experience, THE MANAGER, [Rbcter’b Telegrams.] British Front. Li*e Advanced, London, February 7. General Haig reports r I of We advanced our line in the neighbour-1 re< hood of Grandcourt where a thousand yards Padang943 words
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Advertisement46 1917-02-08 8 The Best Cough Medicine. Chamberlain 8 C ugh remedy is the largest selling cough medicine in the world to-day because it d< es exactly what a cough medicinoia supposed to do. It stops coughs and colds rp’edily and effectually. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.46 words
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Advertisement326 1917-02-08 8 TYPEWRITERS AT REDUCED PRICES. OLIVERS No. 5 .the machine for hard work. ROYAL STANDARDS have the lightest touch. REMINGTONS No. 10 have a reputation of their own. Inspection trial invited. J. HEIM, 2 Railway Building NOTICE IN THE ESTATE OF LIEUT. WILLI iM STANLEY EAMES. deceased. PURSUANT to Section 26326 words
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Article1087 1917-02-08 9 T*i Niw Rblioious Enaaar. (Frm Cirrtipondent The moat hopeful fact about religion now the flow of intelllgenca into it. A genera- \*o intelligence, when it conoerned 1 lfmth religion, usually took the form “Hr of learning or of apology. Th.t i. to CI t was occupied rather1,087 words
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Article946 1917-02-08 9 Niid je Tim* Limit. (By a Military Corretpondent.) We hare shown that anj peace based upon the present military situation would enable Germany to set up Poland as a buffer State between herself and the dreaded millions of Russia, which would enable her to turn her undivided946 words
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Advertisement599 1917-02-08 9 Prevent Malaria Dysentery m > I y Dr. Cassell’s Tablets Increase the Resisting Power of the Body and Fortify Yon against Attack. The surest protection against malarial fever, ague, and dysentery is vital strength of the system. When the vitality is reduced, in other words when we become run-down, we599 words
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Advertisement70 1917-02-08 9 Whoopin* Cotjjh. When your child baa whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giviDg 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 many epidemics and70 words
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Advertisement760 1917-02-08 9 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Held Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has boon appointed agent for the above Oorporatior ai_ 1 is now prepared to accept MARINE V FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUaII BENG KEE, 43. Beaoh Street, Penan For Sale. SHARE TRANSFER FORMS. PRICE: a CENTS EACH OK760 words
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Article1032 1917-02-08 10 Mr, B. H. P. Barnard, writing in the Agricultural Bulletin for December says In recent years complaints have frequently been made to the Government on the subject of the injury caused to property by wild elephants. The complaints have come principally from the owners or managers of1,032 words
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Article1013 1917-02-08 10 PuilfO A*D TMK PkOTI Veil, Tho motive which inspired the V President and the Tuchun. and GovPrn of the twenty-two provinces to send sensational advice to tho Preside,» u Premier and Parliament .om„ tin,. been d.eciowd hj the V,oe-P,e„d (I ,Ue inter,lew with the Preeident of the1,013 words
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Advertisement10 1917-02-08 10 For Chronic Cheat Complaint», Woods' Great Peppermint Cure la. 6d10 words
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Advertisement362 1917-02-08 10 Huttenbach Bros. 8 (if* h« COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: HE STERLING TELEPHONE CO., LIE. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations362 words
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Article1308 1917-02-08 11 Except a f> w fol icu p'rp’e who refuse to ba informed or even interested by anytbiDg too abort to bo called a treatise—we all like snippets. Personally I have the! tasta so strongly that if 1 find a copy of j Answers or Tit-Bits in a railway carriage1,308 words
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Article552 1917-02-08 11 Investors in Rubber shares have every reason to be satisfied with the course of share pr:e*9 in 1916 The year begin, it will be remembered, with p'antation rubber fel ng at 4i. l£d per lb., and it cl:sed with the price just under 3?. per lb. During552 words
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Advertisement51 1917-02-08 11 HAVE YOU TRIED THE FAMOUS SLOT BRANDY MADE IN FRANCE. ONE, THREE SIX STARS ON SALE EVERYWHERE. G. H. Slot Co. ’Phone 453. SOLE IMPORTERS. Telcgr.ms: SLOT. x A tint ft **0 PA*' i VA '/A m- 6 2 7/ N TWO MALAYAN DREADNOUGHTS FRASER A NEAVE, LTD. ARGYLL ROAD,51 words
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Advertisement71 1917-02-08 11 The scourge of a tropical country is dysentery, but every trouble has its antidote, and for dysentery the medicine is WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. It is a medicine that will provide quick relief and cure. Those who have to get away into the out portions of this country should never71 words
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Advertisement54 1917-02-08 11 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Cbamberlan’s Cough Remedy Tbe most astidious are satisfied when we Btate that, it cures colds and c ugbs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics cr injurious subiUnw». Fur sale by54 words
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Advertisement504 1917-02-08 11 Driving Pain Have you a pain anywhere in your body P Is it a little pain or a bin pain P Does it torture a single nerve or does it grind and rack your entire being Isn’t it foolish then to be driven by pain* or aches, big or little,504 words
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Advertisement1510 1917-02-08 12 P. o.—British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger 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. Tke 'lntermediate1,510 words
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