Straits Echo, 21 March 1917
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Title Section35 1917-03-21 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE or EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. IS. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, st MAliUii, 1917. ■'injle Copy, 10 cents. No. 66.35 words
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Advertisement1134 1917-03-21 1 W4waid ?<3»' LV 4*B* mml iii il 'ONV\I3d X33HXS NOV 39 '9 03 S SANN3O N3YIV SXN3OV 310 S tn 06 w J < u Q J < PU O 2 5 a, ~3 -J < >■ ffi O o w Ainvnr, isanoiH 3hi savmiv zii r*MO > syr> inoav1,134 words
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Advertisement16 1917-03-21 1 K V» JS me BEST corf*”;: '■V &SS j C?sf tm *s»SI" F= gjffiggg jjjm I16 words
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Article1113 1917-03-21 2 DEBATE BY PERAK PLANTERS. Further Information To Be Sought. •At the meeting of the Central Perak Planters’ Association on Saturday Mr. de Bondy brought forward the question of land grants as affected by the Government decision previously announced. He said Iu view ot a Government assertion that1,113 words
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Article614 1917-03-21 2 In a little book on The Eyes of Our Children,” by N. Bishop HarmaD, M.B, F.R.C-S.. just addded to Methuen’s Health Series, to which we have already called attention, there are some interesting observations in a chapter on Reading However excellent books may b 3614 words
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Advertisement255 1917-03-21 2 The Leading Penang Bi ot Store. Value Unequalled. Ever Increasing Assortment. Newest Styles Shapes. THE ••IMPERATOR” BRAND. u.2, ATOKfBoor q Suoeless. THE "IMPERATOR" BRAND. In Black Box Calf L icing Boots, oxford fronts, medium or bread toes, and extra wide fittings. every pair of Boots is guar* anteed to be255 words
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Advertisement77 1917-03-21 2 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured in much less time wh«n promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and i rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially77 words
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Advertisement109 1917-03-21 2 I Swellings Disappear when you rub in Little’s Oriental Balm. The pain goes right away and the swelling itself disappears with a few applications. It is utterly useless to suffer. It is useless to pay big doctor’s bills and then to find yourself no better. For 1 Be. you can109 words
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Advertisement488 1917-03-21 2 SALE. A very «mart bluer Skirt, bv Dicker,- a i, Co&t fi'E”--"3 189 A.BC. c traits Echo. SMALL INVESTMENT BIG PBOFIT Special Lime-Light OXYGEN CINEMA SETS ”..“3, 't:;„ Specially recommended for Travelling Purposes. SIMPLE AND RELIABLE fit standard sizf, films Modele A $475 Modele B 4o Complete EX GODOWN Particulars:488 words
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Article272 1917-03-21 3 A government Gazette Extraordinary itsiipd on Saturday contains rules made by the Governor in Council under the War Tax I wq copies of forms to be used under the ordinance. Returns have to be furnisht m A J®T?• Jul D October, 1817, and Minary, 1918, of deductions272 words
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Article297 1917-03-21 3 [The Eoitob op the Malay Mail Sib, —I gather from the leading article in your issue of March 17 that the question whether it is desirable to encourage travelling theatrical companies to visit Kuala Lumpur at present has been the subject of discussion at the Sanitary Board. It297 words
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Article264 1917-03-21 3 Feeing Fobbion Orricß Wire to Singapore, Mr, Hoo Wei Yen, Chinese ConsulGeneral at Singapore, has received the following telegram from the Foreign Office at Peking. China has been maintaining strict neutrality since outbreak of war, Chinese citizens serving on board foreign merchantmen have lost lives through submarinism.264 words
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Article48 1917-03-21 3 The following programme of musio will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 1 Selection Marco Visconti Petrella 2 Polka L’ esprit Francais Waldteufel 8 Waltz Alexandra Gung’l 4 Melody .The Choristers Sullivan 5 Maroh The Comrades Farewell Blon48 words
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Article525 1917-03-21 3 I Annual Rbpobt fob, 1916, r The following report will be submitted at the annual meeting to be held at the Town Hall next Wednesday The Committee submit the following re port for the year ending 31st December, 191 b, The Committee for the year consisted of:525 words
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Article277 1917-03-21 3 A Malay named Babaron was this mov ing summoned at the instance of Dr. F. R. Sayers before Mr. V, G. Ez?chiel in the Third Court for wilfully exposing himself iD Batu Ferringhi Road while suffering from smiil-pox. He claimed trial, stating he was not suffering from the277 words
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Article155 1917-03-21 3 Britain Prepared. One of the finest programmes of official War Films, entitled Britain Prepared will be screened at tbe Empire Theatre on Friday and Saturday nights next. Britain Prepared” is in two series showing, the British army, munition making, the Grand Fleet, also the Official War Films taken155 words
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Advertisement400 1917-03-21 3 YOU MAY REST ASSURED sssss u^S£T^s >mA is out e rder nearly, everybody is at times, overtaken by versus Cw\ y so ,«renuoos that organs. Even the strongest and healthiest occas. o n!lf nBea n,S f di *««'v« medicine. It ts worth remembering that thousands C iv nQS ot P*°P400 words
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Advertisement361 1917-03-21 3 fvAW r *IA W. D. H. O. WILLS N 77 VIRGINIA CIGARETTES DON’T FORGET T-MUj ALL THE COUPONS PACKED WITH THESE CIGARETTES WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR VARIOUS HANDSOME PRESENTS BY British-American Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 7 CHURCH STREET GHAUT, PENANG, To-night! To-night!! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE 1 Jj J361 words
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Article, Illustration104 1917-03-21 4 FwMisKed daily (except Sundays and public V holidays) at ni CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. ■a. 59, Beach Street, Penang. V I' Pnicn.t v ti l DuOy Local w 924 per annum. OutaAataon... Postage Extra. Mail riihn (Post Free) $17.50 OABLU IDDIISS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department104 words
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Article1357 1917-03-21 4 It is rather stuffing to learn that there ire still Chicese in Penang who are quite in the dirk as regards the cause and the progress of the greatest war the world has ever seeD. Yet a local doctor, whose work takes him more among1,357 words
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Article922 1917-03-21 4 Mr, J. Ross, Wharf Superintendent, has been appointed Assistant Traffic Manager, Federated Malay States Railways, with effect from January 1, 1916. The leave of absence granted to Mr. R. E, Gordon-Walker has been farther extended by the Secretary of State for the Coloniee for three months from922 words
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Article978 1917-03-21 4 A Rite in Cervaates. Goethe Weakeai.r Correspondents in the Home papers have been recommending the study of Spanish in beaut G rman a 8 a lan ua &e of power and teauty. Browning is quoted as admiring the long-drawn out sweetness of a S D anuh name, exclaiming978 words
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Advertisement184 1917-03-21 4 The pen is mightier than the sword. A fountain pen is no more a luxury. It is a necessity with every business man and woman, and with every school boy and girl. The ink always flows freely without clogging—a virtue which will not be found in any other pen, save184 words
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Article1276 1917-03-21 5 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] ENEMY’S PRECIPITATE FLIGHT. Germs** Badly Mauled. LondoD, March 20. Outer's correspondent with the British Headquarters opens his despatch of this evening with references to the unaccustomed Bl ght of cavalry and patrols skirmishing with mail parties of Uhlans, Batteries of artillery are constantly galloping across the1,276 words
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Article611 1917-03-21 5 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] I AVOCOURT-MORTHOMME line. Geraa* Attack. London, March 19. A French communique states i After a violent bombardment yesterday evening the Germans powerfully attacked the Avooourt-Morthomme front. Onr barrage and machine-gun fire smashed the waves of the assault on the greater part of the froDt before it611 words
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Article22 1917-03-21 5 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $96.75, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at $97.25, buyers no sellers.22 words
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Article660 1917-03-21 5 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. Premier's Review of tke Situatloa. London, March 19. In the House of Commons, in reply to I Mr. Asquith. Mr. Lloyd George, the PreI mier, said that owing to the dramatic suddenness of events in Russia it was imI possible at present660 words
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Article685 1917-03-21 5 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] Members of tke Miiiilry. LondoD, March 20. The French Cabinet has been formed 1 land is constituted as follows I remier and Foreign Seoretary: M. I Ribot. Minuter for War M. Paiulev^. Minister of Marine Admiral Lacaze, I Minitter of Munitions M. Thomas I Minister685 words
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Article411 1917-03-21 5 [REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.] RAMSGATE SHELLED. Destroyers is Aetios. London, March 19, The Admiralty announces that enemy destroyers ihelled the undefended watering—pUce of Ramsgate on the night of Msroh 17—18 and hurriedly escaped in the darkness. It is impossible to ascertain the damage inflicted on them. The enemy411 words
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Article212 1917-03-21 5 The following articles will bo found on our outside pages Pages. 3. —War Tax Bill. Theatrical Companies. China and Germany. To-night’s Bind Programme, Penang Nursing Association, Small-pox Prosecutions. Empire Theatre, 6. The Barred Z mes. U. S. A. and Germany. China’s Trade. Tapah Rubber. Affairs in China The Week212 words
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Article847 1917-03-21 6 FULL TEXT OF THE GERMAN MEMORANDUM. Astounding Delimitations. The Exchange Telegraph Company’s special correspondent at Copenhagen sends the following text of the German memorandum, which accompanied the note to Washington On and after February 1,1917, we begin, without other warning, and by meins of every weapon, the847 words
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Article609 1917-03-21 6 What Does Honour Say. The last disclosure of German activity is more sensational, tbe efface to tbe United States is more flagrant, than anything that has gone before. Tat the situation as between Germany and America is not changed. Tbe plain truth, is—and most Americans realised it609 words
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Article313 1917-03-21 6 Figures for Last Year. As far as its products were concerned the past year was a good one but, as already staged, the political situation and the price of silver prevented the fullest advantage being taken of Nature’s bounty and the industry of the inhabitant». The silk crop313 words
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Article1023 1917-03-21 6 Building up a Substantial Reserve. The annual general meeting of Tapah Rubber Estates was held on Saturday at French Bank Buildings, there being present 1 Messrs. W. H. Macgregor (chairman). 1 D. Y. Perkins, W. P. Plummer, P. R. J Hill and Mr. Ward, for the secretaries, (Messrs.1,023 words
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Article619 1917-03-21 6 Dr Wu’s Retirement, The regret will be shared by Chinese and foreigners alike that Dr Wn Ting-Fang has resigned his post as Minister for Foreign Affairs in China. Only a few months ago officialdom was cudgelling its brains for a man ready to grapple with the Gordian619 words
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Article176 1917-03-21 6 Wednesday, Mabch 21. Town Band, Esplanade. Licensing Justices Meeting, District Court, 2,15 p.m, Thursday, March 22. Sungei Guttah Rubber Estate, Ltd., A- G. M., Chamber of Commerce, noon. Friday, March 23 New Moon. Town Band. Esplanade. Mayfield Rubber Plantation (8 S Ltd, Annual Meeting, Weld Quay, 3176 words
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Article405 1917-03-21 6 THE WAR TAX. (From Our Own Correspondent.") Singapore, March 21. At tbe meeting of the Legislative Council yesterday all the votes were approved. The Court Ordinance was passed. Sir J. A. S Bucknill had suggested the measure, with the approval of his confreres, to enable Cadets to go405 words
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Article232 1917-03-21 6 The Alphabet in a New Form. The War Savings Committee have issued the following War Loan Alphabet:— A i* for Asking the nation to lend, ■B is for Belgium, whose right we defend, C for Certificate still to be sold, D is for Do it turn silver232 words
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Article54 1917-03-21 6 Mar. 5 By balance $1,333.53 17 Employees of fhe Caledonia-Cum-Sec-tioDS (Feb. as fol--lowbJ[ W. B. Wilson 50.00 A. S. Evans 25.00 F. C. Marples 25.00 J. M. Kydd 21.43 K. M. McLeod 18.00 A. F. Smith 14.00 J. A. Hunter 12.00 Mar. 17 By balance $1,548.96 Amount54 words
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Article129 1917-03-21 6 Penang, Maech 21 (By courtesy of the Chartered Rank.) London, Demand Bank 2/44. J months’ sight Bank*". 2/4*l 3 credit Documentary 2/4 W/19 Calcutta, Demand Bank 165 2 u 3 days’ sight Private... 171 1 Bombay, Demand Bank lG r Moulmein, Demand Bank i 641 j 1 V 3129 words
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Article157 1917-03-21 6 Malaria is no respecter of po rsoilB No age or station of life 18 exempt from it n leaves its victim in such a debilitated con dition that one of our foremost medical writers has been led to say, “It i 8 B oaiB C J ing157 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-21 6 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yourß must be chpcked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.43 words
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Advertisement10 1917-03-21 6 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Cur® Is. 6d,10 words
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Advertisement47 1917-03-21 6 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be curtd without, taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and give relief quicker." For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.47 words
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Advertisement51 1917-03-21 6 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It relieves the lungs opens the secretions, aids expectoration and nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale by all dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement342 1917-03-21 6 WANTED. CLERK-DRESSER. Wanted for an Estate near Selama, competent dresser who will also undertake office wxnk monthly accounts, typing etc. Must hare good testimonials, write enclosing copies of these to Bi x No. 33. 194 c/o Straits Echo, NOTICE? Mr. Francis James Hill has been admitted a Partner in our342 words
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Article1365 1917-03-21 7 When we last wrote regarding Volunteer I affairs, says the 8. F. P., we referred mainly I to the present unsatisfactory Btate of trainI ing, considering always that the Empire I is at war, when the time and possessions 1 of every man really belong to the State1,365 words
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Article610 1917-03-21 7 The New York Tribune quotes Dr. G. Stanley Hall as saying that the military efficiency of France and Germany has been greatly increased by the application of psychology to the problems of war. If a scientific knowledge of the effect on the human mind of war in610 words
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Advertisement912 1917-03-21 7 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 lent to His Majesty's912 words
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Advertisement61 1917-03-21 7 A Life Saver. It is safe to say that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy ba» saved the lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all over the civilised world for its speedy cures of oramps in the stomach, diarrhoea61 words
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Advertisement58 1917-03-21 7 With a sore throat it is often sheer sgonj to speak a word. That is the time when WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE proves its worth. Take a teaspoonful ■wallowing it gradually, then an hour after use a little Peppermint Cure in warm water as a throat gargle. The relief will58 words
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Advertisement516 1917-03-21 7 of a l ccncuxi rcuciiAL SALES are Repeat Orders. Anotho' Federal This is thw best proof of Fede ai quality when motor 1 rries parfor n their duties w rfi satisfact.on they r ceive praise from their owners, Federal l»rries are paid the highest tr but possible by their own.rs516 words
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Article836 1917-03-21 8 4 White Slavic Law and Blackmail, Under pretext of regulating private morals, is the United States to become 41 permanently a party to organised blackmail asks the Neto York World. The question suggests itself to this journal and others as a result of the Supreme Court’s decision, by836 words
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Advertisement993 1917-03-21 8 a /ci ■v |f/ A. ni >m J m pi r w. You Gloomy Qj! Strengthen Your Nerves by taking Dr. Cassell's Tablets and you will feel Bright, Strong, and Self-Confident. When you feel gloomy and depressed suspect your nerves- When you shrink from company and would rather be alone993 words
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Advertisement113 1917-03-21 8 WANTED BY an Import Firm a salesman and a Bill-Collector (security $2,000). Only experienced men need apply to T P.C. 192 c/o StraitB Echo. WANTED. 17UJROPEAN REQUIRES LOAN of -J $dOCO for short period; will give good interest and first class security. Box No. 60, 191 c/o Straits Echo, MARTINS113 words
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Advertisement165 1917-03-21 8 SOME MAKES OF PENS are pretty, out fail the test cf hard work. Some pens write under favour able conditions, but fail when driven The Swau stands every test. Unqualified satisfaction is guaranteed. Does not leak or Drj up. USE SWAN INK. Catalogues Free. (y m /A i foil®! KjSfta165 words
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Article1038 1917-03-21 9 Various responsible American publications have given a good deal of space to reviews of a work entitled Inside the G-rman Empire,” by Herbert Bayard Swope, and from the reviews we are enabled to take certain passages which are as interesting as they are important. Mr. Swope1,038 words
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Article730 1917-03-21 9 Th «pecial privileges of the Brigade of Guards do not exempt them from the familiarity of nicknames. The Grenadiers whose name reminds us that the bombthrowing in the preseut war is no newthing are Sandbags” and Coalheavers” because id the eighteenth century they eked out their pay by730 words
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Advertisement221 1917-03-21 9 V. m m f ii FKT OF CABLE FAME ARE ALL BRITISH. manufactured from specially Toughened-R übber CARS OWNERS You Must Fry Them They are very Good Cheap, APPLY TO G. H. SLOT 8 Co., SOLE AGENTS FOR PENANG, PERAK SUMATRA. II 2 SOME REASONS WHY asanas YOU SHOULD INSTAL221 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-21 9 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.43 words
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Advertisement98 1917-03-21 9 icacaEsaEagcacarmi! PINKETTES cure biliousness and constipation ‘tV*Y l h b,, h 4 50 cents per phial at your druggist's or direct by mail on receipt of price trom DR WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPORE. itteaao—I itßMt tarns, •■cae^n JUST ARRIVED SIX u Famous Humber 1 K V\ n n rt Vs.98 words
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Advertisement1837 1917-03-21 10 p. o,—British India AND APC A R I t l N E I (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and Jt aaaenger Services. G.V KOHiNKLUKE PAKETYAART MAATSCH APPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (lncorporated in Holland.) 3*o. For Irtixuid to Sail. Stuambr PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s1,837 words
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