Straits Echo, 17 February 1917
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Title Section35 1917-02-17 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. IS. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 17th FEBRUARY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 39.35 words
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Advertisement1135 1917-02-17 1 pSsafii w' s' i v -nmm MD'mWs jnaaar^ day and nicht A Fleet of English and American Cars. PLEASE CALL AT The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. 'el. Address• Hokimtcik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694. Motor Car Importers and Stockists ot various kinds of Tyres largest Dealers in Motor Accessories1,135 words
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Advertisement21 1917-02-17 1 (jte milk «29§wS»aiBj 0f WHICH is THE BBT rMi Otv «•< >U a^F CT| Ons poi e BUSSES: *<N ’""Muh V '•'W21 words
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Advertisement25 1917-02-17 2 Outside ALOR m i a i 6m ■y)»gy w*r -t -s THE BEST THE COOLEST FOR PARTICULARS APPLY TO (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.) PENANG25 words
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Article1094 1917-02-17 3 Is a High Birth-Rate a Remedy f It is commonly credited that a great increase of births io a nation is a sign of a stable or augmenting population, and a proof of national vigour and prosperity, This belief requires very careful examination at the present1,094 words
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Article625 1917-02-17 3 Some months ago, a gentleman who has lived for years in the interior, and is famiiar with China and the Chinese, contributed a most interesting special article to these columns, wherein h 9 advocated the immediate preparation of a scheme whereby a network of roads would be625 words
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Advertisement542 1917-02-17 3 i 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. fflj REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15™ NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF ISSUE-100 PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be542 words
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Advertisement389 1917-02-17 3 Baby is nourished only by what he digests not necessarily by all the food he swallows. For instance, the curd of unmodified cow's milk forms, in baby’s stomach, a solid, indigestible mass which causes him acute pain and gives both baby and his mother many a sleepless night. The stomach389 words
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Article1165 1917-02-17 4 The Honourable Artillery Company, the only remaining municipal militia in the Three Kingdoms, and the oldest regiment in the British Army, is essentially London’s own.’’ It was London who saw its rise, London who watched its development, Londoners who filled its ranks, and the Coporation1,165 words
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Article1225 1917-02-17 4 A Leaner Race. Miss Madeleine Doty in a recent number of the Nation continues her exceedingly graphic record of her trip to Germany. Her description of life in Berlin, where she arrived in August last, is intimate and con viccing to a degree certainly not exceeded by any1,225 words
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Advertisement247 1917-02-17 4 THE LEADING PENANG BOOT STORE. ALL VARIETIES OF LADIE FOOTW A Tremendous Assortment. Value Unequalled. WIITEAWAY,IiIMW&CO,LID. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) E A D G YIOiLIM SPRINGS FRESH SUPPLIES EVERY MAIL. cts. 30 3 length i*. I» 30 2 i) 30 2 or Ist Acribelle Silk or 2dcl Best Gut or 3rd247 words
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Advertisement704 1917-02-17 4 EUROPEAN AGENCY WHOLESALE Indents promptly OM cuted at lowest cash prices for all Kinds of British and Continental eoi'l, including:— Boots and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Chemicals and Druggists’ Sundries, Chin? Earthenware and Glassware' Cycles, Motors and Accessories, Drapery, Millinery and Piece Goods Pancy Goods and Perfumery, Hardware, Machinery704 words
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Article826 1917-02-17 5 He didn’t have corduroy trousers, a sleeved waistcoat, a red tie, and a cheese cutter kepi He had a fancy shirt of printed cotton, with the sleeves rolled above the elbows, a slouch hat, and a cigarette, But when I called Po’tah,” he seemed interested. So I risked826 words
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Article212 1917-02-17 5 [To the Editob of the Straits Echo.] Sir, Permit me to bring to your notice the following which at pre.ent causes the Chinese community which travels to and from the F. M. S. no small amount of annoyance and inconvenience. The rieshas stationed in and212 words
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Article403 1917-02-17 5 A GOOD YEAR. The eighth annual general meeting of the Menglembu Lode Syndicite, Limited, was held at the Chamber of Commerce to-day. There were present Messrs W. H. Thorne, in the chair, M. C. Corbett, R, P. Brash, G. N. Sayp, J. L. Woodford, L*?e Soon Theam,403 words
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Article382 1917-02-17 5 Chinaman Cabbied off. A sensation was caused at Kuala Selangor and in the whole of tbo Port Weld district, recently, when the news got abroad that a tiger had bagged a human being in broad day light. It is well known that tbe r e are382 words
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Article49 1917-02-17 5 The following were the exports of Penang for the first half of February To United Kingdom. Tin 900 tons Tapioca (pearl) 225 Copra 101 Rubber 362 To U.S. Amebica. Tin 200 tons Tapioca (pearl) 462 Rubber 114 To Continent of Eubope. Tin 15 tons Copra 3,333*,,49 words
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Article59 1917-02-17 5 The following programme of music will be played at the ;Golf Club this evening from 5.45 p.m. to 7,15 p.m.:— 1 Overture The Bohemian Girl Balfe 2 Two Step The Wrestler and his hog Holmes 3 Selection English Hartmann 4 Waltz May Blossom Roy 5 Melody Serenade59 words
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Advertisement190 1917-02-17 5 RALEIGH ALL STEEL BICYCLES f. best in the -world. PENANG AGENTS SEABUN 23, BEACIi STREET. The Eastern Produce Exchange 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000 Auctioneers Brokers, g The 108th Auction Sale WILL BE IiELD Q& Monday, the 19th February, 1917.190 words
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Advertisement201 1917-02-17 5 Q£ Id CD 2 < GARRICK CIGARETTES m Eg? c r YiiRfiiSfJA m 70 ARE UNSURPASSED SHOWING TUESDAY, lOlh FEBRUARY, 1917. Kalem Sensational Detective Serial “The Mysteries of the Grand Hotel*' in 24 Parts. To-night! To-night!! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE MJ LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. mJ PRESENT PATHE’S LATEST AND MOST POPULAR201 words
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Article, Illustration97 1917-02-17 6 Plblisl*d daily (except Sundays and public bobdays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Vtt. 59 f Beach Street, Penang. i Price., Daily Local 924 per annum. Oatetation... Postage Extra. Kail Edition (Post Free) 917.50 CABLE ADDRESSJ ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B.— All business communications97 words
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Article1452 1917-02-17 6 Sinitary science d;d not wtit for the great war to discover iti utility. Indeed, for some years bifora the war the sanitary inspector was gradually passing into a nuisance not to ba tolerated, and now from the doctors comes an arresting example of patriotic sacrifice. Why, even long1,452 words
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Article921 1917-02-17 6 Dr J. Sharp is awiy on a abort holiday, Mr. F. O. B. Dennys is on a visit to Penang, Mr. H. J. Cooper, of Messrs. Aylesbury and Garland, Ipob, left by the mail on long leave. Mr, R. D. Acton, District Judge, will leave for thi921 words
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Article585 1917-02-17 6 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] POSSIBILITIES DISCUSSED. Correapoadeati' View*. London, February 16. American correspondents from Germany confirm the opinion of English and French experts that Marshal von Hindenburg must strike soon. They say that the people have recently almost forgotten their sufferings in the full hope of an early and slashing585 words
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Advertisement176 1917-02-17 6 tr NYAL’S COMPOUND ELERY THE BLOOD AND NERVE TONIC A VALUABLE MEDICINE FOR THE RELIEF OF NERVOUS DISORDERS AND BLOOD DISEASES. TONES UP THE ST&TEM, IMPROVES THE APPETITE, AIDS DIGESTION. Price per large bottle $1.70 Full directions for use. Itie *1 PENANG, ANDREW USHER Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O. V. G.176 words
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Article557 1917-02-17 7 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] heavy fighting. E.«®r Attack Cksmpsguc. London, February 16. A French communique reports: The enemy bombarded our Butt* de Me.nil~M*i«on. de Champagne front intensely and succeeded with the 7of the explosion of several mines, impenetrating a salient west of Maisons de Cbaropatt De an d north of557 words
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Article771 1917-02-17 7 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] ENGLAND THE ENEMY. Kaiser* s Order to the Navy. Amsterdam. Fdbruary 16. According to a Berlin official announcement the Kaiser, in an order to the Ntvy, says “In the impending decisive battle the task will fall to my Navy of turning the English war method of771 words
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Article552 1917-02-17 7 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] THE Y ARROWDALE AFFAIR. New aad Vigorous Dcosssd. Washington, February 16. A new and vigorous demand by the United States for the release of the Americans on board the Yarrovodale will be forwarded to Germany shortly with a full statement of the treatment accorded to552 words
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Article488 1917-02-17 7 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] ladina Subscriptions. London, February 15, Messrs. Ralli brothers and their clients have subscribed 41,500,0C0 to the War Loan. The following are other subscriptions Indian and General Investment Trust £66,000. Beogal-Dooars Railway 430,000. Unprecedented Scenes. London, February, 16. Extraordinary scenes were enacted on the last day of488 words
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Article1246 1917-02-17 7 The Uses of Advertiaemeat. At list it would appear that we have learnt the difficult science of asking in the most irresistible way- With bands playing and choirs singing the final War Loan demons* tration took place in Trafalgar Square on Thursday and the success of the loan1,246 words
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Article38 1917-02-17 7 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] U. S, A, Warming to Revolutiommrles, Washington, February 15. Mr. Lansing, the U. S. Secretary of State, has warned the Cubans that the United States cannot recognise any Government resulting from the revolution.38 words
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Article86 1917-02-17 7 tFrorn Our Oxen Correspondent.') Singapore, February 17« The report of Titi Tin shows a profit of 945,835 which with the sum brought forward makes 9127,045. The directors regret that they are unable to recommend a dividend. The Glami lode is rich, both in tin and wolfram. There is86 words
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Article171 1917-02-17 7 The recklessness shown by highway robbers in this country, and their apparent disregard for any consequences that might resilt from their lawiees actions, is noteworthy, Frequently one hears of hold ups’ in compartively crowded streets close to town, while it is evident that considerable improvement has yet to171 words
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Article25 1917-02-17 7 QPYom Our Own Correspondent.) London, February 15. The prices in tin London Rabbir Market to*day were:— Pale Crepe 3/3$ Diamond Smoked 3/3$25 words
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Article51 1917-02-17 7 Latest Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 992,25, buyers no sellers, Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following, received on the I6tb instant, are the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London on the 15th inst.:— Plantation Ist 1 itex crepe 3/3$ Smoked Sheet51 words
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Article90 1917-02-17 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages:— Pafles. 3. —The Menace of Depopulation. Roads for China. 4. —The London Regiment: The H.A.C. German Hunger. 5. Wright’s Wander jahr. Church Services. Tin Outputs. Exports nf Penang. Health Statistics. To-night’s Band Programme. A Complaint and a Suggestion. 8.90 words
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Article124 1917-02-17 8 Penang, February 17. (J3y court ety of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4^ 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 11/16 3 Credit 2/5 1/32 3 Documentary 2/5 1/32 Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 166 3 days’ sight Private... 172 Bombay, Demand Bank 166 Moulmein, Demand Bank 165 .5 3 days’124 words
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Article109 1917-02-17 8 February 18, Quinquagesima Sunday. B*oo a.m. Matins. 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion. 10*00 am. Holy Communion (Tamil). 5- p.m. Sunday School. 6- pm, Evensong. Hymn 210. Responses Roberts. Psalms 93 Onseley. 94 Grant. Magnificat 46 Nunc Dimittis 66 Hymn Rejoice O Land Tune 317. Hymns 273 and 193.109 words
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43 1917-02-17 8 9 a.m. Children’s Service. 6 pm. Public Worship. Preacher Rev. Donald J. Ross, m a. Hymns —685, 356, 342, 601, 516. Service of Devotion and Intercession on Friday evening at 6.30. Choir Practice on Friday evening at 7.43 words
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Article24 1917-02-17 8 Public Worship will be conducted on Sunday morning at 9 o’clock in the Straits Trading Co.’s Club, Butterworth, All are cordially invited,24 words
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Article125 1917-02-17 8 The following were the outputs for the first half of Febtuiry of the mines undermentioned Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd. Piculs 224 Hours run 315 Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd. Dredge, Piculs 175 Hours rua 313 Elevators. Piculs 35 (Total Chenderiang) 210 Larut Tin Dredging Ltd. Piculs 270 Hourn run125 words
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Article222 1917-02-17 8 The following is the health statement of the Penang Municipality for the week ended February 10, 1917 r Male 50 Total Deaths < >76 Female 26 j Death rate 37-39 per mille per annum compared with 30 99 in the preceding week and with 29.32 in the corresponding222 words
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Article2122 1917-02-17 8 Further Proceedings. Inths District Court before Mr. R D, Acton yesterday afternoon the bearing was resumed of the case against L»m Ngo alias Lim Mau Seng, and Wan Cbeugwho were both charged in thatthey on January 30,1917, did have the use, temporarily, of house 103, Cintra Street,2,122 words
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Article633 1917-02-17 8 The following were the results of the ties played ofF yesterday Singlet A. R J Blunders beat H Waugh 6—l, 6-3. Singles B. J Tryner beat C R A Goatly 6-2, 6-3. Singles C. E Lewis beat H R Cheesemau 6—1,6—3. Doubles —A. Rogers Threlfall w.o from633 words
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Article76 1917-02-17 8 Saturday, February 17. Town Band, Golf Club. Penang Bisley, Entries close n OoD Cricket B Company VB The Beet. Sunday, February 18. Quinquageeima—Shrove Sunday Penang Golf Club, Championship Fma Penang Volunteers, Field Operations Penang Catholic Benevolent AesSk» Special General Meeting, Monday, February 19 Town Band, Esplanade. Tuesday,76 words
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Article227 1917-02-17 8 Penang, February 17 Tapioca »8.80 *11«,. u, T T° C 30 Gold leaf 64.40 Pepper (W.Coast 8 lb. 50z).516 1/2 bum. Black Pepper 25.00 bum. White Papper 42 00 .all, r Trang Pepper 34 80 erg Maca 1110 nom Mace Pickings 56 buyer! Clove. 40 g9 )i eri Nutmeg.227 words
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Advertisement377 1917-02-17 8 WANTED Advertiser wishes to inve't sums of 1,000 or more in sound businesses or business propositions. Apply Box No,_ 500, 66 e/o Straits Echo. \i/V ANTED. STOREKEEPER WANTED by Import firm. Will have to give security. Apply Box 14, 104 ejo Straits Echo. PUBLIC NOTICE. Buttirworth -Peai Bukit Mertajam. WATER377 words
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Advertisement51 1917-02-17 8 DON’T BISK PNEUMONIA. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement39 1917-02-17 8 A FORTY YEAH’S TEST. Chamberlaiu’s Cough Remedy has been curing coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained tn popularity every year. What better recommendation is re* quired P For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.39 words
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Advertisement299 1917-02-17 8 PENANG SIN POE." Chinese Daily Newspaper. IF you want to make your goods known to the Chinese advertise in the Penang Sin Poe which is the best advertising medium of its kind in the Straits and F. M. S. For contract and non-contract advertisements, apply to THE MANAGEB, Criterion Prett299 words
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Article1003 1917-02-17 9 Forbes Phillips - By Forbes Phillips. The sea breeds a distinct race of ita own does the Air. There is no mistaking four sailor-man. The ocean puts her own nhatic mark upon him for ever. Character 1 d ts development is her special work. The migbtv, majestic sea produces Vikings1,003 words
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Article832 1917-02-17 9 THE SECRET OF HIS POWER. Bt A Russian. Grigory Rasputin, whose assassination by Prince Youssoupcff and Count SoumdrokoffElBton has been the sensition of the week, was during the past decade the most mysterious and, in a secse, the most import» ant figure in Russian life, Outside Russia he832 words
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Advertisement36 1917-02-17 9 tickling in the throat. in <rs* tickling or hoarseness 0 ro *t may bfi the forerunner of a ger°u« illness, Stop it at one* with ttberlttin’a Cough Remedy, For sale by W dl, P«*ariti and dealers.36 words
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Advertisement376 1917-02-17 9 NOTICE OF In the Court of the Judicial Commissioner at Kuala Lumpur. Civil Suit No. 215 of 1914. In the matter of the Estate of Lim Swee Keng deceased and in the matter of the Iktate of Tan Peck Siew (his wife) and in the matter of a family settlement.376 words
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Advertisement77 1917-02-17 9 For Children’* Hacking Cough at Night* Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. Is. 6d. NOTICE. Mr. Robert Speucer Jarvis, having resigned his connection with our firm as from Ist January 1917, has ceased to sign our firm per procuration. 103 JICTTINBACH BeOS, Co NOTICE. A MEETING of the Penang Man Power Advisory77 words
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Article1458 1917-02-17 10 J. D. Berestord - By J. D. Berestord. To the idealist rejoicing in the thought of I a future that seems beautifully forming out of present conflict and stress, the h*r* r shout of the man who asserts that th o I country is going to the dogs presents nothing but ugliness1,458 words
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Article185 1917-02-17 10 (To the Editor or the Timet of Malaya.) Sir, —I have read with amusement the tale of woe of a Police Inspector regarding the smallness of his salary. Such tales com 3 out periodically, not only from the Police but from railway drivers and every class of185 words
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Article188 1917-02-17 10 There seems to be considerable divergence of opinion among Japanese shipowners as to the advisability of the arming of merchantmen against the submarine danger. The Imperial Japanese Navy, however, is understood to strongly iu favour of the proposition, and in all pobability, the arming of meachant188 words
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Advertisement80 1917-02-17 10 BEWARE OF COLDS. Children are much more likelylto contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheiia, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child haß a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure of80 words
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Advertisement62 1917-02-17 10 In a hot climate such as this harmful bacteria multiply very quickly and that ia the reason of stomach and bowel complaint! being ao prevalent. These troubles are difficult to cure unless the right medicine be taken WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. is a medicine of sound curative properties and particularly62 words
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Advertisement251 1917-02-17 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. 2* j ‘V PERLAS. PERECTOS. IMPERIALES. CORTADO DE LA REINA. THE TRADE MARK OF THE LA ISABEL FACTORY. One of the few251 words
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Article2074 1917-02-17 11 There is a tenereal belief, nrr is it unreasonable, that t is v ear is likely to Bee the end of the war But in considering the prospect it is advisable forthwith to focus on the main point. The victory we both anticipate and need is2,074 words
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Advertisement237 1917-02-17 11 Protects Preserves Beautifies <3// WOODWORK, from the ravages Life. of Weather, Insect fungoid Pi 9* r V r 7 i a/ HSI! y*i. e fr. m Tbr k:-* lied in Drums Barrels Ĕf Light, Medium Sr Dark Sole Agents for Penang, federated Malay States. ~r m Sumatra &<Java gr G.H.Slot237 words
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Advertisement14 1917-02-17 11 For Children's Kicking Cov jh at NightW io V Gh?»t Peppermint Curs is G’J.14 words
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Advertisement52 1917-02-17 11 DON'T BISK PNEUMONIA. Get rid of fevery cold aa quickly as poasii ble. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain's Gough Remedy, It is a timple thing to do, but the (fleet is marvellous, For sa'e by all dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement424 1917-02-17 11 Haunted by Pain I Are your waling and sleeping hours haunted by the awu dread or the worse reality of bodily pain P Headache, tackache, toothache, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatism, sore throat and other external aches and pains are quickly soothed and cured by LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM Simply rub it in424 words
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Advertisement1664 1917-02-17 12 P. o» —British India AND APCAR LINE (Com pax ns Incorporate» in England.) Rfa.il and Passenger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s qoykrnment) For Singapore. China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (eor Europe Outward (eor China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT1,664 words
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Article2164 1917-02-17 13 a I 3 Diridend. I ■g -2 1 Num ber of j a, a Capital. i Shares £=> l Name >> J a S issued. 2 ?3 last finan- for current °l£ I S fS cial year. year- RUBBER—DOLLAR SHARES. f cts. cts 1909 120,000 120,0)0 1 1 652,164 words